Ben Porter
Director at Newzoo and presenter of the company's PC and console gaming report, providing data-driven analysis of industry trends such as pricing, monetization, and platform playtime.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 53min
Whatever happened to Xbox Project Moorcroft?
Ben Porter, Newzoo director and industry data expert, and Guy Richards, ID@Xbox head supporting indie developers. They unpack why Project Moorcroft pivoted to demo support and how Project Helix aims to unify Xbox and Windows. They discuss Game Pass opportunities for indies, Newzoo’s surprise market shifts like PC overtaking console, pricing sweet spots, regional growth, and evolving playtime trends.
May 13, 2024 • 1h 18min
The Shifting Landscape of the Gaming Industry in 2024 with Newzoo's Ben Porter
Ben Porter, Director of Consulting at NewZoo, discusses the shifting landscape of the gaming industry in 2024. The podcast covers industry trends post-COVID-19, console market dynamics, opportunities for game developers, impact of AI, player engagement dynamics, economic aspects, challenges, strategies for growth, market concentration, and insights for global success. They touch on innovation, versatility, PS5 exclusives, mobile to AAA shift, and competitive landscape.
