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Playconomics is a weekly Podcast breaking down the business behind the 138 billion dollar industry that is Video Games. Hosted by industry nobodies (yet) Bobby & Matt. Playconomics aims to educate and entertain, running down the news of the week, speculating, commentating, and having a great time. New episodes post each Monday at 9:30 am EST “839569”

Playconomics Bobby Kawecki & Matt Mascari

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Playconomics is a weekly Podcast breaking down the business behind the 138 billion dollar industry that is Video Games. Hosted by industry nobodies (yet) Bobby & Matt. Playconomics aims to educate and entertain, running down the news of the week, speculating, commentating, and having a great time. New episodes post each Monday at 9:30 am EST “839569”

    NEW XBOX officially CANCELLED! | Playconomics Episode 137

    NEW XBOX officially CANCELLED! | Playconomics Episode 137

    On this Episode of Playconomics we discuss Embracer Group finally admitting they were a bad video game developer... and we discover their marketing team is terrible. Matt and Bobby focus in on the Microsoft quarterly report and whether or not Blizzcon getting cancelled is a blessing in disguise. OH and we reach out to the discord and see what fanbase is the most toxic of all time!

    • 52 min
    Baldur's Gate is the Greatest Game Ever Made | Playconomics Episode 136

    Baldur's Gate is the Greatest Game Ever Made | Playconomics Episode 136

    On this Episode of the Playconomics Podcast the boys break down the business behind Baldur's Gate become the greatest game ever made, everything Bethesda should have done along side the Fallout TV series, and finally the real reason behind all of the video game industry layoffs. Oh and don't forget about the DISCORD QUESTION OF THE WEEK!



    Baldur's Gate 3 Awards 02:54

    Layoffs (again) in the gaming industry 16:14

    Bethesda is mismanaging the Fallout TV Series 26:06

    Discord Question of the Week 38:42

    • 43 min
    The Real Reason Hellblade 2 Reviews Are So Mixed | Playconomics Episode 134

    The Real Reason Hellblade 2 Reviews Are So Mixed | Playconomics Episode 134

    xBobby & Matt breakdown whether or not there is space in today's gaming landscape for a true new competitor.
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    Playconomics is a weekly Podcast breaking down the business behind the 138 billion dollar industry that is Video Games. Hosted by industry nobodies (yet) Bobby Kawecki & Matt Mascari, Playconomics aims to educate and entertain, running down the news of the week, speculating, commentating, and having a great time. New episodes post each Monday at 9:00 am EST

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    • 50 min
    STEAM IS COMING TO XBOX | Playconomics Episode 133

    STEAM IS COMING TO XBOX | Playconomics Episode 133

    On this episode of Playconomics Matt and Bobby discuss the wildest video game news. Xbox and Steam are working towards a blockbuster deal, Xbox is working on a handheld, Nintendo has its first round of layoffs... kinda, Embracer group is selling off another major developer, and last but not least the DISCORD QUESTION OF THE WEEK!

    • 42 min
    Cross Media is SAVING Video Games! | Playconomics Episode 131

    Cross Media is SAVING Video Games! | Playconomics Episode 131

    On this episode of the Playconomics Podcast Matt and Bobby dive deep into some hotly debated video news stories. Is Crossmedia saving Video Games? When is the best time to make a remake or remaster? The future of outsourcing in the gaming industry and we cap it off with the Discord Question of the week

    • 57 min
    Breaking Point: The Fragile State of the Video Game Industry | Playconomics Episode 130

    Breaking Point: The Fragile State of the Video Game Industry | Playconomics Episode 130

    On this Episode of Playconomics Matt and Bobby debate the sustainability of current business models in the Video Game Industry. After seemingly endless levels of layoffs over the last few months, the video game industry is in a huge amount of trouble. The boys transition to their reaction and thoughts about a VERY underwhelming Pokemon Day and cap things off with a Solid discord question of the week. DID WE MENTION YOU SHOULD JOIN THE DISCORD?

    • 51 min

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