Get ready for the biggest stories in gaming right now. From the highly anticipated Elden Ring DLC update and Doom: The Dark Ages' surprising medieval twist, to Roblox's explosive growth with “Grow a Garden” and the unexpected revival of Star Wars Battlefront II, we break it all down.Timestamps:00:00 Welcome Back and Nordic Game Highlights03:01 Game Releases and Personal Gaming Experiences05:59 Doom and Gaming Mechanics Discussion11:51 Industry Insights and Reports15:04 Apple's Game Studio Acquisition and Market Impact19:51 Roblox's Success with Grow a Garden23:16 Exploring Roblox Game Trends26:34 The Resurgence of Star Wars Battlefront II30:00 Capcom's Digital Sales Dominance34:34 The Future of Racing Games45:22 AI in Gaming: Opportunities and Concerns48:04 The Value of Human Experience in Art49:53 AI vs Human Creativity: The Economic Impact51:56 The Future of Video Game Adaptations53:39 Quality Control in Gaming: The Shovelware Dilemma56:34 Fortnite's Return: Implications for Mobile Gaming01:01:13 The Rise of AA Games: Insights from Clear Obscura01:04:01 Marathon Delays and Industry Rumors🔗 Connect With Us🌐 Learn more about the Mighty Diamonds: www.mighty.diamonds🎙️ Subscribe to the Gies Podcast wherever you get your podcasts📰 Join the Gies Newsletter on Substack: giesweekly.substack.com📺 Subscribe to Gies on YouTube: youtube.com/@giesweekly👥 Connect with our hosts on LinkedIn:Casey Al-Kaisy: linkedin.com/in/caseyalkaisyDave Thier: linkedin.com/in/david-thier-10167415Manu Rosier: linkedin.com/in/emmanuelrosier