Assassin’s Creed creator Patrice Désilets: “I have two or three games left”
Summary
Hosted at Gamescom 2026, this episode features interviews with Patrice Désilets on his new title 1666 Amsterdam and Raccoon Logic’s founders on their hockey game Breakaway Hockey League. The show covers major announcements including CD Projekt Red’s Witcher 3 remaster and Witcher 4, Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six Tactics, and industry news like the GTA 6 leaks and declining US console sales.
Topics discussed
Intro: Gamescom highlights and sponsor
Rise of Southeast Asian and Korean studios
CD Projekt Red: Witcher 4 and physical media
Other announcements: Afterworld, City Skylines, Murals
Interview: Patrice Désile on 1666 Amsterdam
Origin story: Discovery of Amsterdam and Devil concept
Game design: Multiple timelines and self-publishing
Early access strategy and player feedback
Development pace and industry pressures
Ancestors legacy and future Panache projects
Studio growth and use of AI tools
Personal connection to 1666 and 10-year vision
Closing thoughts on the development journey
Sponsor segment: Exola Publishing Suite
Opening Night Live: Exodus, Warlock, Stage Tour
Raccoon Logic: Breakaway Hockey League intro
Interview: Raccoon Logic on genre pivot
Nostalgia for the old game release model
Hockey game mechanics and early access plans
Industry trends: Live service vs. ownership
Console demographics and audience tastes
News: Xbox disk-to-digital, console sales drop
News: 2XKO shutdown and 77'1st Light sales
Outro
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