Ubisoft and Embracer Group: A Tale of Two Strategies | Microcast

In the latest GamesIndustry.biz Microcast, James and Brendan delve into two significant gaming stories. They begin by recapping the major summer games showcases, focusing on Ubisoft's recent Forward event, which featured a diverse lineup including Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and the unconventional introduction of Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix. The conversation then shifts to Embracer Group's announcement of a restructuring program, involving studio closures, game cancellations, and potential layoffs. The hosts explore the possible reasons behind this decision and its potential aftermath. The episode can be streamed via the embedded player, downloaded directly, or subscribed to through various podcast platforms, including Spotify, iTunes, and Google Play, with music composed by Thomas Marchant.