Matthew Ball
Strategic analyst and commentator on the games and media industries, author of the annual State of the Game Industry report and frequent industry commentator on topics like streaming, subscriptions and market structure.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 1h 5min
The state of video games with Matthew Ball – Part One
Matthew Ball, industry analyst and author of 'The State of Video Gaming in 2026', offers sharp analysis of market trends and strategy. He examines the collapse of studio funding and where new ideas are coming from. He debates console vs PC investment, explains Roblox and China’s outsized impact, and explores designing for older players and short-session mobile adaptation.
Feb 26, 2026 • 42min
“I’m pretty frightened by the DRAM crisis” – Matthew Ball Part Two
Matthew Ball, strategic analyst of games and media, offers sharp industry perspective. He discusses DRAM shortages and their ripple effects on hardware, streaming and consumer costs. They cover cloud streaming potential, PC handheld realities and how advertising and subscriptions are reshaping revenue models.
