The Game Business Show What’s the truth about Nintendo Switch 2?
Mar 26, 2026
Stephen Totilo, journalist and founder of the Game File newsletter, returns to talk industry trends. They unpack mixed signals around Nintendo Switch 2 sales and regional performance. They compare its trajectory to past Nintendo handhelds and discuss digital sales and third-party attach rates. They also cover Epic’s large layoffs and Meta removing Horizon Worlds from the Quest Store.
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Doing A Solo High‑Level Interview Taught Video Production
- Christopher built Game Business video production skills by doing his own interview setup for Sega's Shunji Tsumi without his producer.
- He managed tripods, cameras, and editing for a high‑level executive interview despite being new to video.
Unexpected Hit Came From A Jagex Feature
- A seemingly filler episode about Jagex became Christopher's most viewed feature, showing niche topics can outperform expectations.
- The RuneScape community amplified the episode and drove deep engagement beyond the host's prediction.
Epic Hired Back After 2023 Cuts Before 2026 Layoffs
- Epic's layoffs appear cyclical: headcount fell in 2023 then rebounded before the 2026 cuts, implying aggressive re‑hiring followed by retrenchment.
- Reported numbers: ~5,000 pre‑cut going to ~4,000 after 1,000 layoffs (~20%).