Obsidian Entertainment

Mentioned in 16 analyzed podcast episodes across 8 shows

Mentioned On

Giant Bombcast Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast Game Theory Game Scoop!Triple Click The Besties

Episode Mentions

Giant Bombcast · Apr 7, 2026

Giant Bombcast 935: Dark Cloud 3

“Developing State Decay 3; playable alpha launching May 2026 after 6-year development cycle”

Super Mario Bros. Movie Box Office PerformancePlayStation PC Port Strategy ShiftStar Wars Eclipse Development Challenges

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Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast · Apr 1, 2026

How to Fix Xbox - Kinda Funny Gamescast

“Xbox studio discussed for Fallout franchise development and single-player game production”

Xbox Game Pass pricing and tier restructuringFirst-party exclusive game development and quality standardsStudio acquisitions and post-acquisition layoffs impact

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Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast · Apr 1, 2026

How to Fix Xbox - Kinda Funny Gamescast

“Microsoft-owned studio; praised for Outer Worlds; discussed as potential developer for Fallout franchise”

Game Pass Pricing and Tier RestructuringFirst-Party Game Exclusivity StrategyXbox Hardware Pricing and Project Helix

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Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Mar 31, 2026

Disney Wants To Buy Fortnite & Epic Games?! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 03.31.26

“Co-developing Grounded 2 with Playground Games; example of smaller, focused studio model”

Disney Acquisition of Epic GamesUnreal Engine Strategic ValueVideo Game Industry Crash

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Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Mar 24, 2026

Epic Lays Off 1,000 People Amid Fortnite Downturn - Kinda Funny Games Daily 03.24.26

“Mentioned for best practices on temporary asset management to avoid shipping generative AI content in final games.”

Epic Games Layoffs and Fortnite Engagement DeclineLive-Service Game Business Model SustainabilityNintendo Switch 2 Production Cuts and Sales Expectations

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Game Theory · Feb 26, 2026

The TRUE Ending of Fallout

“Developer of Fallout: New Vegas; rumored to be developing Fallout 5 based on Bethesda's narrative constraints.”

Fallout franchise canonical timeline establishmentVideo game to television adaptation strategyPlayer choice consequences in narrative design

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Game Scoop! · Feb 20, 2026

Game Scoop! 845: What Was the Point?

“Praised as top studio of last decade; developing Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2”

Studio Acquisitions and Integration StrategyLive-Service Game Development FailuresRemaster and Remake Market Demand

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Game Scoop! · Feb 6, 2026

Game Scoop! 843: Did an Extra $10 Kill a Franchise?

“Outer Worlds 2 underperformed financially; studio confirmed no sequel in development despite critical acclaim”

AAA Game Underperformance and Financial RiskDevelopment Timeline Optimization and Cost ReductionAI-Generated Content in Gaming and Voice Acting

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Game Scoop! · Jan 9, 2026

Game Scoop! 839: This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Games

“Avowed PS5 release announced for February 17 with 2.0 update; compared favorably to Outer Worlds 2”

PlayStation 5 most-played games analysis and live-service dominanceNintendo Switch 2 holiday sales performance vs. Switch 1 launchThird-party Western game availability on Nintendo platforms

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Triple Click · Dec 25, 2025

Our Favorite Video Games of 2025

“Developed Avowed, an RPG that Jason praised as underappreciated and featuring strong narrative branching and exploration mechanics.”

Best Video Games of 2025Narrative Design in Video GamesCouch Co-op Gaming Experiences

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Game Scoop! · Dec 20, 2025

Game Scoop! 837: The 2025 Daemie Awards

“Developed Outer Worlds 2, praised as superior to Starfield with better gunplay and larger scope”

Roguelite Deck-Builder Game DesignPlatformer Level Design InnovationNarrative Pacing in Action Games

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The Besties · Dec 19, 2025

The Besties Best Game Bracket: 2025 Edition, Part 1

“Developer of Avowed, discussed as strong world-building with solid but disconnected mechanics”

Game of the Year selection methodology and biasRoguelike progression systems and meta-progression designAccessibility standards in game design (colorblind modes, difficulty options)

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Game Scoop! · Nov 27, 2025

Game Scoop! Presents: The 100 Questions Challenge (2025)

“Developer of The Outer Worlds, mentioned as game Justin Davis plans to play”

Video game identification and triviaClassic gaming history (Genesis, PS2, Wii era)Arcade game preservation and porting

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The Besties · Nov 21, 2025

Reflecting on 2025’s Best Games Ahead of GOTY

“Outer Worlds 2 discussed as having strong opening but filler-heavy later game content”

Game of the Year Selection MethodologyAccessibility in Video GamesEarly Access Game Evaluation

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The Besties · Nov 7, 2025

What Even Is a Video Game?! (Grab Bag!)

“Developer of Outer Worlds 2; discussed regarding RPG mechanics and game length sustainability”

Detective Game Design and Deduction MechanicsTime Pressure Systems in Narrative GamesSimulator Games as Wellness and Relaxation Tools

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The Besties · Oct 24, 2025

Is Outer Worlds 2 the Second Coming of Fallout New Vegas?

“Developer of Outer Worlds 2 and Fallout New Vegas; praised for RPG design and writing quality”

Outer Worlds 2 game design and mechanicsOpen-world RPG quest structure and player agencySkill-based dialogue systems in RPGs

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