Dean TakahashiGamesBeat's Dean Takahashi interviews Patrick Söderlund, CEO of Embark Studios and former Nexon CEO Owen Mahoney while playing inside ARC Raiders. Produced by Mark Chandler and edited by Fega Ofovwe. The wide-ranging interview covered the development of the game, why the devs made crucial decisions and some tips for playing on some of the maps. Söderlund discussed upcoming plans, and he says so many have offered to make a TV show or movie based on the game's success. (Recorded before update launch).
GamesBeats Dean Takahashi talks to Patrick Söderlund of Embark and Owen Mahoney in ARC RaidersDean Takahashi2025-12-30 | GamesBeat's Dean Takahashi interviews Patrick Söderlund, CEO of Embark Studios and former Nexon CEO Owen Mahoney while playing inside ARC Raiders. Produced by Mark Chandler and edited by Fega Ofovwe. The wide-ranging interview covered the development of the game, why the devs made crucial decisions and some tips for playing on some of the maps. Söderlund discussed upcoming plans, and he says so many have offered to make a TV show or movie based on the game's success. 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