# Why Game Companies Stopped Making Games - How Money Works | How Money Works

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Podcast: [How Money Works](https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-money-works-7289568)
Published: 2026-07-03T12:30:00+00:00
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Why Game Companies Stopped Making Games - How Money WorksGo to https://bit.ly/3Bo4vh9 and use code HMW to get 15% off ClickUp's massive Unlimited Plan for a year! Start reclaiming your time for less than $5 a month. Hurry offer ends soon.Sign up for my newsletter https://compoundeddaily.com 👈 --------------Today the video game industry is worth more than the movie and music industry combined, and the companies that make these games are some of the most valuable businesses in the world.The only thing is, they don’t really make video games anymore.Movie studios are pumping out record numbers of big budget movies which are being viewed by more people on more platforms, but video game studios are doing the opposite.Rock star, the creators of the infamous Grand Theft Auto series used to release a new game every 4 months on average. But as of mid-2022 their latest game is now almost 4 years old, and there is no news of any new releases coming soon.#gameindustry #HowMoneyWorks --------------------------Edited By: Andrew GonzalesMusic Courtesy of: Epidemic SoundSelect Footage Courtesy of: Getty ImagesAll materials in these videos are for educational purposes only and fall within the guidelines of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. This video does not provide investment or financial advice of any kind.Follow to learn How Money Works.Find How Money Works on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HowMoneyWorksDisclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally created by How Money Works. It was developed by a fan who values the channel’s clear and engaging approach to financial education, with the goal of making that knowledge more accessible in a hands-free, audio format. This is not an official production of How Money Works, and it…

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