https://simplecast.com How do PC and console games get popular? Hosted by GameDiscoverCo founder Simon Carless & Polygon co-founder and Post Games/The Besties co-host Chris Plante, this companion to GDCo's popular newsletter talks about the latest game platform & discovery news trends, weekly. 2020-2026 Game Discovery Now LLC en Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:34:16 +0000 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:34:27 +0000 https://the-gamediscoverco-show.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/9b27f3f5-cb9d-4ef0-8c20-da786311807f/a0e8a50a-3a60-4d0e-96e0-775a239fb3bc/3000x3000/gamediscoverco-logo-b5b89ym2.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://the-gamediscoverco-show.simplecast.com episodic How do PC and console games get popular? Hosted by GameDiscoverCo founder Simon Carless & Polygon co-founder and Post Games/The Besties co-host Chris Plante, this companion to GDCo's popular newsletter talks about the latest game platform & discovery news trends, weekly. Simon Carless & Chris Plante false https://feeds.simplecast.com/m533KlVm game discovery Game Discovery Now LLC simon@gamediscover.co cd1bf003-5ea7-47c3-a556-e6aac583996d Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:34:16 +0000 simon@gamediscover.co (Game Discovery Now LLC) https://the-gamediscoverco-show.simplecast.com/episodes/should-devs-center-their-plans-on-next-fest-8zL3Kwof Should devs center their plans on Next Fest? Game Discovery Now LLC 00:36:55 How does Steam Machine's pricing reflect the new reality of hardware costs? What's the state of physical video game sales in the U.S. in 2026? And what is Next Fest's relative importance for marketing your game? How does Steam Machine's pricing reflect the new reality of hardware costs? What's the state of physical video game sales in the U.S. in 2026? And what is Next Fest's relative importance for marketing your game? steam machine false full 2 d20f579e-7cb9-445c-b7a0-c3dfc52cd516 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:53:59 +0000 simon@gamediscover.co (Game Discovery Now LLC) https://the-gamediscoverco-show.simplecast.com/episodes/summer-game-fest-worth-it-for-devs-y83_Xzm7 Summer Game Fest: worth it for devs? Game Discovery Now LLC 00:40:54 In a pilot episode, Simon & Chris talk about Summer Game Fest & its discovery ramifications for devs, as well as GTA VI's release, Epic's State Of Unreal showcase and UK social media-related legislation that may affect games. In a pilot episode, Simon & Chris talk about Summer Game Fest & its discovery ramifications for devs, as well as GTA VI's release, Epic's State Of Unreal showcase and UK social media-related legislation that may affect games. false full 1