Look at Gaming #116 | Monday December 12th 2022

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🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at MrBeast joining Fortnite with his own skins + $1M challenge
https://www.theverge.com/2022/12/12/23502483/mrbeast-fortnite-skin-1-million-survival-challenge-icon


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Metaverse company Infinite Reality going public through a $1.85B SPAC
https://venturebeat.com/games/metaverse-company-infinite-reality-will-go-public-through-1-85b-spac/

A look at Phil Spencer discussing the Activision Blizzard deal.
https://www.theverge.com/2022/12/12/23505078/xbox-phil-spencer-sony-growth-comments-activision-blizzard


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at translating real-world marketing goals into your metaverse strategy
https://venturebeat.com/metaverse/translating-real-world-marketing-goals-into-your-metaverse-strategy/

A look at the App Store's new pricing upgrades
https://naavik.co/digest/app-store-gets-a-pricing-updgrade

A look at Browsers, an answer to the walled gardens
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/browsers-an-answer-to-walled-gardens


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at MrBeast joining Fortnite with his own skins + $1M challenge
https://www.theverge.com/2022/12/12/23502483/mrbeast-fortnite-skin-1-million-survival-challenge-icon

A look at Supercell pulling loot boxes for more "deterministic rewards"
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/supercell-pulls-loot-boxes-from-brawl-stars-in-favor-of-deterministic-rewards-


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Illuvium releasing Overworld
https://www.theblock.co/post/194026/illuvium-releases-overworld-as-it-attempts-to-bring-aaa-quality-to-web3-gaming

A look at Oasys mainnet going live
https://www.theblock.co/post/193980/gaming-blockchain-oasys-sega-and-ubisoft-validated-mainnet-goes-live

Look at Gaming #117 | Tuesday December 13th 2022

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🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Apple permitting 3rd-Party app stores
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/mobile/apple-will-permit-third-party-app-stores-for-europe-in-2024


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at the streaming market by Streamelements
https://venturebeat.com/games/stream-elements-state-of-the-stream-november-2022/

A look at 2022 in Review by @gamesindustrybiz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/2022-in-review-podcast


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at how to build a robust accessibility toolbox
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/deep-dive-designing-for-accessibility-in-the-forest-cathedral

A look at the State of Play 2022 for Loot Boxes. A regulatory and Policy Research piece
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/loot-box-state-of-play-2022-regulatory-and-policy-research-developments

A look at Supercell's future new studio by @deconoffun
https://www.deconstructoroffun.com/newsletter/predicting-the-future-of-supercells-brand-new-studio


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Apple permitting 3rd-Party app stores
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/mobile/apple-will-permit-third-party-app-stores-for-europe-in-2024

A look at Netflix's 2022 final line up and what to come in 2023
https://venturebeat.com/games/netflix-adds-final-games-of-2022-announces-2023s-first-titles/


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at land speculation & economies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHq2pHT_foQ&ab_channel=Naavik


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at what kind of mobile games can generate more than $1B in rev
https://www.socialpeta.com/blog/what-kind-of-mobile-games-can-generate-more-than-1-billion-in-revenue


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Dogami raising $7M
https://www.theblock.co/post/194008/maker-of-web3-adoptable-dogs-from-outer-space-dogami-raises-fresh-7-million


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Brawl Stars hitting $1.25B and 355 installs
https://mobilegamer.biz/brawl-stars-at-4-over-1-25bn-revenue-355m-installs-and-it-just-ditched-loot-boxes/

Look at Gaming #118 | Wednesday December 14th 2022

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🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at whether allowing 3rd-party app stores are good for discovery
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/third-party-app-stores-are-they-good


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Take-Two publishing label leadership discussing latest moves & strategies
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/private-division-development-fund-reaffirms-labels-small-scale-push

A look at the 2022 Esports Trounaments in Asia-10 Region by @nikopartners
https://nikopartners.com/pubg-leads-the-way-in-esports/

A look at some reflection on 2022 and the Macro Headwinds
https://naavik.co/digest/reflecting-on-2022-macro-headwinds

A look at the top gaming genres in livestreaming in 2022
https://streamhatchet.com/2022/12/13/top-gaming-genres-in-livestreaming-2022/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at whether allowing 3rd-party app stores are good for discovery
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/third-party-app-stores-are-they-good

A look at Voodoo announcing a new mobile publishing business model
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/voodoo-announces-new-mobile-publishing-business-model

A look at the history of privacy legislation by @eric_seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/a-brief-history-of-privacy-legislation/


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Utomik cloud gaming service now available on Android devices
https://venturebeat.com/games/utomik-cloud-gaming-now-available-on-android-devices/


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at the Player Types in Web3 by Nami
https://blog.nami.gg/p/understanding-player-types-and-motivations?sd=pf

A look at the NFT Market Review of 2022
https://www.theblockresearch.com/nft-market-review-2022-194009

A look at FirstLight (Blast Royale devs) figuring out blockchain games
https://mobilegamer.biz/first-light-is-figuring-out-blockchain-games-on-the-fly-with-blast-royale/

A look at Tiny Digital Factory launching Aston Martin NFTs
https://venturebeat.com/games/the-tiny-digital-factory-launches-aston-martin-nfts-for-infinite-drive-racing/


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Jarvi Games raising $3M
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/jarvi-games-raises-3m-in-a-seed-funding-round

A look at Spaceport raising $3.6M
https://venturebeat.com/games/spaceport-raises-3-6m-for-web3-licensing-protocol/

Look at Gaming #119 | Thursday December 15th 2022

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🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at mobile games demographic by LoopMe
https://venturebeat.com/games/loopme-mobile-gamer-survey-multitask-second-screen-attention/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Gamesight comparing ad networks for PC and Console
https://venturebeat.com/games/gamesight-ad-network-comparison-pc-console-games/

A look at mobile games demographic by LoopMe
https://venturebeat.com/games/loopme-mobile-gamer-survey-multitask-second-screen-attention/

A look at 11 games that could hit $2B in rev in 2023
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80436/11-games-are-forecast-to-exceed-2-billion-in-revenue-in-2023/


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at lawmakers pressing top gaming co on extremism
https://www.axios.com/2022/12/15/congress-trahan-porter-wyden-games-extremism


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Futureverse merging 8 web3 companies to create an open metaverse ecosystem
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/special-report/80426/fewer-games-but-greater-revenue-the-reality-of-the-global-mobile-games-market/


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Anima raising $3M for AR digital pets
https://venturebeat.com/games/anima-raises-3m-for-onlybots-augmented-reality-digital-pets/


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Death Stranding film adaptation in the works
https://venturebeat.com/games/a-death-stranding-film-adaptation-in-the-works/

Look at Gaming #120 | Friday December 16th 2022

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🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Pokemon series retiring Ash & his Pikachu after 25 years
https://venturebeat.com/games/pokemon-ash-ketchum-pikachu-retire-25-years/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at a loss, a win, and what's ahead after 2022
https://hitpoints.substack.com/p/167-game-set-match

A look at lawsuits suggesting that cheating in video games could be illegal
https://www.axios.com/2022/12/16/video-game-cheating-lawsuits

A look at 2022, as the year of market corrections
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/2022-was-a-year-of-market-corrections-this-year-in-business

A look at Azur Games summarizing trends through 2022
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80446/azur-games-summarises-trends-in-gaming-through-2022/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at two perspectives on sales and luck
https://systemchalk.wordpress.com/2022/12/16/two-perspectives-on-sales-and-luck/

A look at two lessons from Netflix's shortfall in ads supply
https://mobiledevmemo.com/two-lessons-from-netflixs-shortfall-in-advertising-supply/


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Amazon developing Warhammer show starring Henry Cavill
https://venturebeat.com/games/amazon-is-developing-a-warhammer-show-starring-henry-cavill/


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at a review of Web3 Gaming
https://www.theblockresearch.com/2022-review-of-web3-gaming-194089


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Pokemon series retiring Ash & his Pikachu after 25 years
https://venturebeat.com/games/pokemon-ash-ketchum-pikachu-retire-25-years/

Look at Gaming #121 | Monday December 19th 2022

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🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at the 2022 UGC Games playbook by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/the-2022-ugc-games-playbook


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Riot wants out of the $96M FTX deal
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/riot-wants-out-of-its-deal-with-disgraced-crypto-firm-ftx

A look at FTC fining Epic Games $520M for violating child privacy laws
https://venturebeat.com/games/ftc-fines-epic-games-520m-for-violating-child-privacy-laws/

A look at data.ai mobile games revenue continuing to decline in 2023
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/dataai-mobile-games-revenue-will

A look at a possible end of consolidations in the market @konvoyventures
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/end-of-consolidation


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at the rise of esports hotels in Asia by @nikochina
https://nikopartners.com/the-rise-of-esports-hotels-in-asia/

A look at the 2022 UGC Games playbook by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/the-2022-ugc-games-playbook


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Microsoft gauging interest for Xbox Game Pass that's ad-supported
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-gauging-interest-for-xbox-game-pass-ad-supported-tier-subscription


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Activision Blizzard president & COO joining Yuga Labs
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/activision-blizzard-president-joining-bored-ape-company-to-build-metaverse


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at a monetization masterclass with experts from Anzu, Unity & Wildlife Studios
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80475/monetisation-masterclass-learn-how-to-take-your-game-to-the-next-level/

A look at a player-centric approach to game ad creatives
https://venturebeat.com/games/the-player-centric-approach-that-improves-performance-for-mobile-game-ad-creative/

Look at Gaming #122 | Monday December 20th 2022

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🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at the 2022 games industry review in numbers
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/gamesindustrybiz-presents-the-year-in-numbers-2022


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at the 2022 games industry review in numbers
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/gamesindustrybiz-presents-the-year-in-numbers-2022

A look at the hypercasual market analysis in 2022
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/azur-games-hypercasual-market-analysis


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at The Sandbox selling $1.66M worth of virtual land
https://venturebeat.com/games/the-sandbox-sells-1-66m-of-virtual-land-for-its-metaverse/


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at the makings of a Hearthstone card in 2022
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/the-making-of-a-hearthstone-card

Look at Gaming #123 | Wednesday December 21st 2022

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🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at everything being an ad network by @eric_seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/the-duopoly-is-over-because-everything-is-an-ad-network/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at the games market in 2022 by the numbers
https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/the-games-market-in-2022-the-year-in-numbers

A look at a 2022 Review of Metaverse
https://www.theblockresearch.com/2022-review-of-metaverse-194134

A look at some favorite titles of the year
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/games-of-the-year-2022-podcast


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at EA Games' most successful in-house IP
https://venturebeat.com/games/apex-legends-was-ea-games-most-popular-in-house-ip-in-2022/

A look at everything being an ad network by @eric_seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/the-duopoly-is-over-because-everything-is-an-ad-network/

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!

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Will resume with your daily news next year!

Thank you all for the support!

Look at Gaming #124 | Wednesday January 4th 2023

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🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at China Regulators licensing 44 foreign games for domestic release
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/china-regulators-to-license-44-foreign-games-for-domestic-release


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Microsoft's response to the FTC's block
https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/12/27/microsoft-says-ftc-violates-the-constitution-by-blocking-activision-blizzard-acquisition

A look at Newzoo 2022's predicted numbers & future growth
https://venturebeat.com/games/newzoo-reveals-2022s-predicted-numbers-and-future-growth/

A look at Tecent to bounce back in 2023
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/80527/tencent-predicted-to-bounce-back-in-2023/

A look at the Steam Awards 2022 winners
https://venturebeat.com/games/the-steam-awards-2022-announces-winners/

A look at Microsoft's studios (ZeniMax, id Software, Arkane, Bethesda
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/03/microsoft-game-makers-unionize-zenimax

A look at Niko's prediction for Asia & MENA markets 2023
https://nikopartners.com/nikos-game-industry-predictions-for-asia-and-mena-markets-in-2023/

A look at China Regulators licensing 44 foreign games for domestic release
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/china-regulators-to-license-44-foreign-games-for-domestic-release

A look at Analysts predictions for 2023 in games
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/analysts-offer-predictions-for-2023-in-games

A look at 2022 by @konvoyventures
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/2022

A look at @deantak 's prediction for 2023
https://venturebeat.com/games/predictions-for-gaming-in-2023-the-deanbeat/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at how GameFam's crushing the Roblox strategy
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/building-on-metaverse-successes-how-gamefams-roblox-strategy-delivered-a-triumphant-year

A look at Brawl Stars ditching loot boxes @deconoffun
https://www.deconstructoroffun.com/blog/was-brawl-stars-ditching-loot-a-good-move

A look at Netflix's stories in 2022, various hires & acquisitions
https://mobilegamer.biz/the-stories-behind-the-stories-of-2022-netflix-games-hires-and-acquires-all-year-long/


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Intel showing off 24-core mobile processor
https://venturebeat.com/games/intel-shows-off-24-core-13th-gen-mobile-processors-at-ces-2023/

A look at Nvidia Omniverse adding generative AI & Unity
https://venturebeat.com/games/nvidia-omniverse-adds-generative-ai-and-unity-with-update/

A look at YouTube's policy to demonetize game content
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/report-new-youtube-policy-leads-to-increased-demonetisation-of-games-content


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at the impact of optional royalties
https://www.theblockresearch.com/reviewing-the-impact-of-optional-royalties-195608

A look at Neal Stephenson's Lamina1 launching an L1 ecosystem fund
https://venturebeat.com/games/neal-stephensons-lamina1-launches-layer-1-ecosystem-fund/

A look at Axie Infinity: Origins debuting on google play store
https://venturebeat.com/games/axie-infinity-origins-will-debut-on-the-google-play-store/

A look at Square Enix reaffirming NFT commitment in 2023
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/square-enix-reaffirms-nft-commitment-in-2023-new-year-s-letter

A look at web3 investing with Animoca Brands by @naavik_co @animoca
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf77JNGXT88&ab_channel=Naavik

A look at the rise of Polygon NFTs
https://www.theblockresearch.com/the-rise-of-polygon-nfts-197389

Npixel's Gran Saga will be the first game on Aptos blockchain
https://venturebeat.com/games/npixels-gran-saga-unlimited-will-be-1st-game-on-the-aptos-blockchain/


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at how to improve your player analytics
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/how-game-companies-can-go-beyond-basic-analytics

A look at how to set up your web shop with Xsolla
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/mobile/how-to-accelerate-your-mobile-game-growth

💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at RainMaker Games raising $4.7M
https://venturebeat.com/games/rainmaker-games-raises-4-7m-in-additional-funding/


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Marvel Snap amassing $30M in global spending
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/marvel-snap-amasses-30m-in-global-consumer-spending


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Look at Gaming #125 | Thursday January 5th 2023

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🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at 2023 predictions for mobile by @eric_seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/2023-predictions-for-mobile-gaming/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at the CES 2023 tech trends
https://venturebeat.com/games/ces-2023-tech-trends-to-watch/

A look at Naavik's 2023 mini predictions
https://naavik.co/digest/2023-mini-preditions

A look at top 2022 mobile game publishers ranked by downloads
https://mobilegamer.biz/2022s-top-mobile-game-publishers-ranked-by-downloads/

A look at 2023 predictions for mobile by @eric_seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/2023-predictions-for-mobile-gaming/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Steam's top-grossing releases of 2022
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/deep-dive-steams-top-grossing-releases

A look at what's next after battle royale for mobile shooters
https://naavik.co/deep-dives/genre-report-shooter-preview


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Sony Playstation VR launching with atleast 30 titles
https://venturebeat.com/games/sony-playstation-vr-will-launch-with-at-least-30-titles/

A look at Oorbit partnering with LG to bring metaverse platform to TVs
https://venturebeat.com/games/oobit-partners-with-lg-to-bring-interoperable-metaverse-platform-to-tvs/

A look at Nvidia cloud gaming service coming to cars
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nvidia-cloud-gaming-service-heading-to-vehicles

A look at Samsung adds 1000 games to OLED 4K TVs
https://venturebeat.com/games/samsung-gaming-hub-adds-1000-cloud-games-to-oled-4k-tvs-and-freestyle-models/


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at consumer & business interest in metaverse growing
https://venturebeat.com/games/consumer-and-business-interest-in-the-metaverse-is-growing-accenture/


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at using AI bots as game dev tools with modl.ai
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/programming/using-ai-bots-as-game-development-tools-not-replacements-with-modl-ai


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Genshin Impact surpassing $4B
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80535/genshin-impact-surpasses-4bn-in-lifetime-revenue/

Look at Gaming #126 | Friday January 6th 2023

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🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at H&M launching a new game within Roblox
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80542/handm-launches-a-new-game-within-metaverse-platform-roblox/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at why mobile devs should be excited about 2023
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80551/why-developers-should-be-optimistic-for-2023-in-spite-of-2022s-mobile-revenue-dip/

A look at 2022's top grossing mobile game publishers
https://mobilegamer.biz/2022s-top-grossing-mobile-game-publishers/

A look at PlayStation 5 surpassing 30M units
https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/01/05/playstation-5-surpasses-30-million-units-sold-ceo-jim-ryan-indicates-shortage-might-be

A look at the semiconductor execs saying supply chain shortage easing in 2024
https://venturebeat.com/games/most-semiconductor-execs-say-supply-chain-shortages-should-ease-by-2024-accenture/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Vampire Survivors dev being forced to do a mobile port because of clones
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/vampire-survivors-dev-says-clones-forced-our-hand-on-mobile-port

A look at storytelling in F2P games
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/feature/80553/storytelling-in-free-to-play-games-the-good-and-the-bad/


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at H&M launching a new game within Roblox
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80542/handm-launches-a-new-game-within-metaverse-platform-roblox/


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at MeetKai's conversational AI and creator tools
https://venturebeat.com/metaverse/meetkai-rolles-out-creator-tools-for-conversational-ai-and-the-metaverse/


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Ace Games raising $8M
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80550/turkish-developer-ace-games-lands-new-8m-investment/

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Look at Gaming #127 | Monday January 9th 2023

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🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at the future of publishing
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-future-of-publishing-playable-futures-podcast


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at US VC Investments and exits plummeting in 2022
https://venturebeat.com/games/vc-investments-and-exits-plummeted-in-2022-nvca/

A look at Epic's FTC deal highlights
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/new-years-resolution-2023-sell-to-people-who-want-to-buy-this-week-in-business

A look at the future of in-game audio ads
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhFvP1cLQbA&ab_channel=Naavik

A look at the MENA market by @konvoyventures
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/all-eyes-on-mena

A look at the top 10 mobile games industry trends
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/feature/80530/the-top-10-mobile-games-industry-trends-for-2023-and-beyond/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at D&D's Open Game License by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/ogl-debacle

A look at the future of publishing
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-future-of-publishing-playable-futures-podcast


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Pudgy Penguin's comeback story
https://www.theblockresearch.com/pudgy-penguins-case-study-of-a-comeback-199836


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at over 10M downloads for Meta Quest app in 2022
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/extended-reality/over-10-million-people-downloaded-the-meta-quest-app-in-2022

Look at Gaming #128 | Tuesday January 10th 2023

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🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Steam hitting 10M concurrent in-game users. 33M concurrent online users
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/steam-tops-10-million-concurrent-in-game-users-for-the-first-time


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at whether the Chinese mobile gaming industry can bounce back in 2023
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/feature/80563/can-the-chinese-mobile-gaming-industry-bounce-back-in-2023/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at addictive game design for monetization purposes
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/where-does-the-drive-to-monetize


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Steam hitting 10M concurrent in-game users. 33M concurrent online users
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/steam-tops-10-million-concurrent-in-game-users-for-the-first-time

A look at Apple preparing Reality Pro headset
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-apple-preparing-reality-pro-headset-for-fall-2023-release-


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at Sequels vs. Updates, what's better?
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/feature/80566/sequels-vs-updates-when-should-developers-stick-with-what-works/


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Stumble Guys hitting $80M lifetime rev and 270M downloads
https://mobilegamer.biz/stumble-guys-leaps-over-80m-lifetime-revenue-270m-downloads/

Look at Gaming #129 | Wednesday January 11th 2023

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🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at a recession for App Tracking Transparency
https://mobiledevmemo.com/the-att-recession/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at a recession for App Tracking Transparency
https://mobiledevmemo.com/the-att-recession/

A look at Netflix Games offering $1M salaries in California
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80579/netflix-games-is-offering-salaries-of-up-to-1-million-in-california/

A look at 2023's video game calendar
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/10/2023-video-game-calendar

A look at some improvements to naming conventions in gaming
https://hitpoints.substack.com/p/173-the-new-style


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at what's new for in-app purchases, in-game ads, and mobile monetization
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/whats-next-for-in-app-purchases-in-game-ads-and-mobile-monetization


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at House of Blueberry launching Boy Meets Girl digital wearables on Roblox
https://venturebeat.com/games/house-of-blueberry-launches-boy-meets-girl-digital-wearables-on-roblox/


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at web3 predictions for 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2ACQhnQlxE&ab_channel=Naavik


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at the tips and tricks for building a QA portfolio
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/tips-and-tricks-for-building-a-qa-portfolio

A look at the big index 2023 for game music composers
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/blogs/the-big-index-2023-articles-for-game-music-composers

A look at how to find a unified source of truth for your marketing team
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cedgC3ibWiw&ab_channel=DeconstructorofFun


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at India's Giga Fun Studios raising $2.4M
https://venturebeat.com/games/indias-giga-fun-studios-raises-2-4m-for-casual-games/

A look at Multiscription raising $1.6m
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80577/mobile-game-subscription-start-up-multiscription-announces-16m-funding-round/

A look at Playstream raising $2M
https://venturebeat.com/games/playstream-raises-2m-for-ai-generated-livestream-content/


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Avatar Generations -- F2P mobile RPG adaptation of Avatar: the Last Airbender
https://venturebeat.com/games/avatar-generations-debuts-gameplay-for-atla-mobile-rpg/

Look at Gaming #130 | Thursday January 12th 2023

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🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at mobile ad spend predicted to hit $362B in 2023
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80585/ad-spend-predicted-to-hit-362bn-in-2023/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at global mobile game revenue dipping 5% YoY to $110B in 2022
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/dataai-global-mobile-game-revenue-dipped-5-to-110bn-in-2022

A look at the newly enacted salary transparency laws
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/what-can-we-learn-from-newly-enacted-salary-transparency-laws

A look at mobilegamer.biz's predictions for 2023 mobile games
https://mobilegamer.biz/your-predictions-for-2023-in-mobile-games-navigating-market-slowdown-and-more-ma/

A look at hypercasual leading downloads while RPGs dominated consumer spend
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80584/hypercasual-led-the-download-charts-in-2022-while-rpgs-dominated-consumer-spend/

A look at mobile ad spend predicted to hit $362B in 2023
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80585/ad-spend-predicted-to-hit-362bn-in-2023/

A look at Amazon Game Studios losing its studio head John Smedley
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/amazon-game-studios-loses-studio-head-john-smedley

A look at the Gaming Industry Report Q4 2022 by @konvoyventures
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/gaming-industry-report

A look at Ubisoft cancelling 3 more games, deeper issues arise
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/11/ubisoft-cancels-update


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at what's the most effective paid ad platform for PC/console games
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/whats-the-most-effective-paid-ad

A look at a year ahead for Nintendo by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/the-year-ahead-for-nintendo


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Fortnite Champion Series changing format but still $10M prize pool
https://venturebeat.com/games/fortnite-champion-series-fncs-2023-format-10m-prize-pool/

Look at Gaming #131 | Friday January 13th 2023

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🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at the Blockchain Game Alliance's member survey and report for 2022
https://www.blockchaingamealliance.org/bga-2022-member-survey-report/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Activision Blizzard studio's union drawing criticism
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/12/activision-blizzard-proletariat-worker

A look at Ubisoft for sale?
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80601/ubisoft-is-reportedly-eyeing-up-an-acquisition-by-another-company/

A look at Newzoo's Games Market Trends in 2023
https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/newzoos-game-market-trends-to-watch-in-2023-part-1

A look at Japanese players spending $2.9B on boxed games & consoles in 2022
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/japanese-players-spent-29-billion-on-boxed-games-and-consoles-in-2022

A look at US VC exits down 90% in 2022
https://venturebeat.com/ai/u-s-vc-exits-were-down-90-5-in-2022-with-just-71-4b-in-value-nvca/

A look at 19% of 2022 esports viewership were from mobile events
https://streamhatchet.com/blog/blog-19-of-2022-esports-viewership-were-mobile-events/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at modeling the real-world economy in Victoria 3
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/deep-dive-modeling-the-global-economy-in-victoria-3


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Roblox's new Creator Hub
https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/11/23547488/roblox-creator-hub-developers-metaverse


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Axie Infinity teaming up with Cloud9's Stratus
https://venturebeat.com/games/axie-infinity-leverages-cloud9s-stratus-fan-subscription-for-esports/

A look at Hypercasual goliath Voodoo launching its own blockchain ecosystem
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80595/hypercasual-goliath-voodoo-is-launching-its-own-blockchain-ecosystem-and-cryptocurrency/

A look at the Blockchain Game Alliance's member survey and report for 2022
https://www.blockchaingamealliance.org/bga-2022-member-survey-report/


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at the practice of co-development past, present, and future
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/virtuos-jake-digennaro-talks-about-the-past-and-future-of-co-development


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Marvel Snap PvP mode dropping "soon"
https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/12/23552374/marvel-snap-pvp-mode-january-31st-card-series-drop

Look at Gaming #132 | Monday January 16th 2023

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🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at the Chinese gov buying shares in Tencent
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-chinese-government-is-set-to-take-shares-in-tencent


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at HBO's the last of us, where film imitates game
https://venturebeat.com/games/hbos-the-last-of-us-is-where-film-imitates-games-but-not-too-much/

A look at how hybrid work and sustainability became part of game design
https://venturebeat.com/games/how-sustainability-and-hybrid-work-has-become-a-part-of-computer-design-alex-cho/

A look at mobile games unexpected highs & lows of 2022
https://venturebeat.com/games/data-ai-mobile-gaming-had-unexpected-highs-and-lows-in-2022/

A look at Dungeons & Dragons open gaming license announcement
https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/13/23554014/dungeons-and-dragons-dnd-open-gaming-license-announcement-wotc-hasbro

A look at the Chinese gov buying shares in Tencent
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-chinese-government-is-set-to-take-shares-in-tencent

A look at NetEase's Skybox Acquisition, Square Enix Analysis, & Meta UA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VITk6TL_GI&ab_channel=Naavik


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at how multiplayer impacts active users
https://naavik.co/digest/how-multiplayer-impacts-active-users

A look at a deep dive into 30 years of Kirby
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/gdc/dive-into-30-years-of-kirby-in-this-gdc-2023-session-on-kirby-and-the-forgotten-land-


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Immutable X's 2023 gaming outlook
https://venturebeat.com/games/immutables-outlook-for-blockchain-games-in-2023-robbie-ferguson/

A look at Tiny Colony to debut as a tower defense game on IMX
https://venturebeat.com/games/tiny-colony-will-debut-as-web3-tower-defense-game-on-immutablex/

Look at Gaming #133 | Tuesday January 17th 2023

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🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at the state of mobile 2023 by data.ai
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/dataai-state-of-mobile-2023


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at a review of the mobile game market in Dec 2022 by GameRefinery
https://www.gamerefinery.com/mobile-game-market-review-december-2022/

A look at game devs objecting to the Indian gov't lumping video games with gambling
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/devs-object-to-indian-government-lumping-video-games-in-with-gambling

A look at the Marketing Micro Audit by @eric_seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/introducing-the-mobile-dev-memo-marketing-micro-audit/

A look at the state of mobile 2023 by data.ai
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/dataai-state-of-mobile-2023


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at game console waitlists
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/console-game-wishlists-whats-the


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Valve's assets from Portal, Half-Life 2, and more leaked online
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/valves-assets-from-portal-half-life-2-and-more-leak-online


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at House of Blueberry raising $6m
https://venturebeat.com/games/house-of-blueberry-raises-6m-for-digital-fashion-in-the-metavese/