Jun 9, 2026 9:45am PT
'Daily Variety' podcast dives into news, trends and personalities making headlines in showbiz
Summer Game Fest via Getty Image
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Jennifer Maas reports on Summer Game Fest, the gaming industry’s annual product showcase. Xbox and Paramount made news with strategic shifts and an executive appointment. Overall, Maas observes the mood among insiders was better at this year’s event compared to last year, when the games sector was hit by layoffs and disappointing releases.
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