Look at Gaming #120 | Friday December 16th 2022
‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀
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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/
‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀
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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/
VentureBeat
End of an era: Pokémon retires Ash and his Pikachu after 25 years
Pokémon's iconic protagonists, Ash Ketchum and his Pikachu, are being retired from the anime early next year.
Look at Gaming #121 | Monday December 19th 2022
‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀
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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/
‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀
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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/
Naavik
The 2022 UGC Games Playbook
2022 was a rollercoaster year for UGC games. Roblox shed 72% of its market capitalization despite demonstrating continued user growth.
Look at Gaming #122 | Monday December 20th 2022
‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀
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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
‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀
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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
GamesIndustry.biz
GamesIndustry.biz presents… The Year In Numbers 2022
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Look at Gaming #123 | Wednesday December 21st 2022
‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀
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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/
‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀
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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/
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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!
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Will resume with your daily news next year!
Thank you all for the support!
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Look at Gaming #124 | Wednesday January 4th 2023
‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀
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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
‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀
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Sorry no insights today frens. Let's get straight to the news.
🔦 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
GamesIndustry.biz
China regulators to license 44 foreign games for domestic release
China's National Press and Publication Administration have granted publishing licenses for 44 international titles to r…
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💰 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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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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VentureBeat
Rainmaker Games raises $4.7M in additional funding
Rainmaker Games says it raised $4.7 million in its latest seed round of funding, which it's used to pivot to a community platform.
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Look at Gaming #125 | Thursday January 5th 2023
‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀
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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/
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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/
Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
2023 predictions for mobile gaming | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
2023 predictions for mobile gaming. Mobile marketing and advertising, freemium monetization strategy, and marketing science. Mobile Dev Memo.
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/
‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀
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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/
PocketGamer.biz
H&M launches a new game within metaverse platform Roblox
Fashion brand H&M has launched a new game within metaverse platform Roblox. The game, H&M Looptopia, lets players create a virtual wardrobe for their...
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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
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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
GamesIndustry.biz
The future of publishing | Playable Futures Podcast
The latest of our Playable Futures series tackles the industry's foundational duo - publisher and developer - and looks…
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/
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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/
Game Developer
Steam tops 10 million concurrent in-game users for the first time
Steam continued its trend of breaking concurrent user records over this weekend, but this time there was an added twist.
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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/
‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀
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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/
Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
The App Tracking Transparency recession | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
The App Tracking Transparency recession. Mobile marketing and advertising, freemium monetization strategy, and marketing science. Mobile Dev Memo.
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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/
‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀
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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/
PocketGamer.biz
Mobile ad spend predicted to hit $362bn in 2023
Mobile ad spending will hit $362bn in 2023, up from $155bn in 2018. The prediction was given in Data.ai’s State of Mobile 2023 report. Which includes n...
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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
‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀
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Sorry no insights today frens. Let's get straight to the news.
🔦 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
Axios
Activision Blizzard studio's union draws some criticism from within
A worker who tells Axios they are politically pro-union still had some concerns.
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Look at Gaming #132 | Monday January 16th 2023
‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀
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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/
‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀
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Sorry no insights today frens. Let's get straight to the news.
🔦 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/
GamesIndustry.biz
The Chinese government is set to take shares in Tencent
The Chinese government is poised to take shares in conglomerate Tencent.
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Look at Gaming #133 | Tuesday January 17th 2023
‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀
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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/
‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀
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Sorry no insights today frens. Let's get straight to the news.
🔦 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/
GameDev Reports
data.ai: State of Mobile 2023
data.ai shared its annual report with a massive data chunk. There is a gaming part too.
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Look at Gaming #134 | Wednesday January 18th 2023
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Prime Gaming's user engagements
https://venturebeat.com/games/prime-gaming-user-engagement-increased-25-in-2022/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at some 2023 predictions by @deconoffun
https://anchor.fm/deconstructoroffun/episodes/TWIG-215-THE-2023-PREDICTIONS-e1tcnu2
A look at US video games spending hit $56.6B in 2022 (down 5%)
https://venturebeat.com/games/u-s-video-game-spending-hit-56-6b-in-2022-down-5-esa/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Microsoft's plans to add AI capabilities to every product
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-plans-to-add-ai-capabilities-into-every-product
A look at Prime Gaming's user engagements
https://venturebeat.com/games/prime-gaming-user-engagement-increased-25-in-2022/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at MetaJuice hitting a million Web3 wallets
https://venturebeat.com/games/metajuice-hits-a-million-web3-wallets-and-sells-out-digital-collectibles-in-imvu/
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at some lessons on the marketing of games
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/gdc/learn-the-business-and-marketing-of-games-with-this-gdc-2023-session-guide
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Intella X raising $12M
https://venturebeat.com/games/neowizs-intella-x-raises-12m-for-web3-gaming-platform/
A look at sleepagotchi raising $3.5M
https://venturebeat.com/games/sleepagotchi-raises-3-5m-to-gamify-sleep-with-digital-collectibles/
A look at Carry1st raising $27M
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80629/carry1st-raises-27m-off-the-back-of-outside-partnerships/
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at The Last of Us TV show debuts with 4.7M viewers
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-last-of-us-tv-show-debuts-with-47m-viewers
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Prime Gaming's user engagements
https://venturebeat.com/games/prime-gaming-user-engagement-increased-25-in-2022/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at some 2023 predictions by @deconoffun
https://anchor.fm/deconstructoroffun/episodes/TWIG-215-THE-2023-PREDICTIONS-e1tcnu2
A look at US video games spending hit $56.6B in 2022 (down 5%)
https://venturebeat.com/games/u-s-video-game-spending-hit-56-6b-in-2022-down-5-esa/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Microsoft's plans to add AI capabilities to every product
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-plans-to-add-ai-capabilities-into-every-product
A look at Prime Gaming's user engagements
https://venturebeat.com/games/prime-gaming-user-engagement-increased-25-in-2022/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at MetaJuice hitting a million Web3 wallets
https://venturebeat.com/games/metajuice-hits-a-million-web3-wallets-and-sells-out-digital-collectibles-in-imvu/
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at some lessons on the marketing of games
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/gdc/learn-the-business-and-marketing-of-games-with-this-gdc-2023-session-guide
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Intella X raising $12M
https://venturebeat.com/games/neowizs-intella-x-raises-12m-for-web3-gaming-platform/
A look at sleepagotchi raising $3.5M
https://venturebeat.com/games/sleepagotchi-raises-3-5m-to-gamify-sleep-with-digital-collectibles/
A look at Carry1st raising $27M
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80629/carry1st-raises-27m-off-the-back-of-outside-partnerships/
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at The Last of Us TV show debuts with 4.7M viewers
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-last-of-us-tv-show-debuts-with-47m-viewers
VentureBeat
Prime Gaming user engagement increased 25% in 2022
Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. Amazon revealed how Prime Gaming performed in 2022, including stats on its free games and user response. According to Amazon, the number of subscribers…
Look at Gaming #135 | Thursday January 19th 2023
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at gaming investments in 2022. $127B across 1,250 investments
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/18/investment-in-gaming-swelled-in-2022
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at gaming investments in 2022. $127B across 1,250 investments
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/18/investment-in-gaming-swelled-in-2022
A look at who were the most strategic gaming investors in 2022
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/feature/80651/who-were-the-top-strategic-buyers-of-2022/
A look at the State of Gaming VC by @naavik_co and @lightspeed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfD2Iap9n6g
A look at Lightspeed Venture Partners adding new partner, Moritz Baier-Lentz, to lead its gaming practice
https://medium.com/lightspeed-venture-partners/when-youre-serious-about-gaming-you-work-with-a-former-pro-gamer-f4be6c4fd930
A look at Newzoo's Games Market Trends in 2023 Part 2 @newzoohq
https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/newzoos-game-market-trends-to-watch-in-2023-part-2
A look at James Gwertzman leaving his role as GP at a16z GAMES FUND
https://twitter.com/gwertz/status/1615435389090828288
A look at what GamesIndustry.biz wants to see from the games industry in 2023
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/what-do-we-want-to-see-from-the-games-industry-in-2023-podcast
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at the inconsistency in loot box labels
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/study-loot-box-labels-inconsistently-applied
A look at game subscription services: the ups and downs
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/game-subscription-services-the-upsides
A look at declining app store rev growth and the bull case for mobile gaming
https://mobiledevmemo.com/declining-app-store-revenue-growth-and-apples-meat-loaf-dilemma/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at the final hours of Google Stadia
https://venturebeat.com/games/the-final-hours-of-google-stadia-have-arrived/
A look at Roblox CEO saying 70 user-created games hit 1B plays
https://venturebeat.com/games/roblox-ceo-says-70-user-created-games-have-crossed-a-billion-plays/
A look at Netflix games have now passed 40M downloads
https://mobilegamer.biz/netflix-games-have-now-passed-40m-downloads-here-are-the-hits-and-misses/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Web3 RPG Guild of Guardians partners with 8 esports teams (Team Liquid, Cloud 9, etc.)
https://venturebeat.com/games/guild-of-guardians-web3-esports-team-ip-partnership-collectibles/
A look at Zebedee (gaming payment processor) and Viker (game studio) launching Bitcoin Chess & Bitcoin Scratch
https://venturebeat.com/games/zebedee-and-viker-launch-bitcoin-chess-and-bitcoin-scratch-with-crypto-rewards/
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at gaming investments in 2022. $127B across 1,250 investments
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/18/investment-in-gaming-swelled-in-2022
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at gaming investments in 2022. $127B across 1,250 investments
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/18/investment-in-gaming-swelled-in-2022
A look at who were the most strategic gaming investors in 2022
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/feature/80651/who-were-the-top-strategic-buyers-of-2022/
A look at the State of Gaming VC by @naavik_co and @lightspeed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfD2Iap9n6g
A look at Lightspeed Venture Partners adding new partner, Moritz Baier-Lentz, to lead its gaming practice
https://medium.com/lightspeed-venture-partners/when-youre-serious-about-gaming-you-work-with-a-former-pro-gamer-f4be6c4fd930
A look at Newzoo's Games Market Trends in 2023 Part 2 @newzoohq
https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/newzoos-game-market-trends-to-watch-in-2023-part-2
A look at James Gwertzman leaving his role as GP at a16z GAMES FUND
https://twitter.com/gwertz/status/1615435389090828288
A look at what GamesIndustry.biz wants to see from the games industry in 2023
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/what-do-we-want-to-see-from-the-games-industry-in-2023-podcast
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at the inconsistency in loot box labels
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/study-loot-box-labels-inconsistently-applied
A look at game subscription services: the ups and downs
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/game-subscription-services-the-upsides
A look at declining app store rev growth and the bull case for mobile gaming
https://mobiledevmemo.com/declining-app-store-revenue-growth-and-apples-meat-loaf-dilemma/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at the final hours of Google Stadia
https://venturebeat.com/games/the-final-hours-of-google-stadia-have-arrived/
A look at Roblox CEO saying 70 user-created games hit 1B plays
https://venturebeat.com/games/roblox-ceo-says-70-user-created-games-have-crossed-a-billion-plays/
A look at Netflix games have now passed 40M downloads
https://mobilegamer.biz/netflix-games-have-now-passed-40m-downloads-here-are-the-hits-and-misses/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Web3 RPG Guild of Guardians partners with 8 esports teams (Team Liquid, Cloud 9, etc.)
https://venturebeat.com/games/guild-of-guardians-web3-esports-team-ip-partnership-collectibles/
A look at Zebedee (gaming payment processor) and Viker (game studio) launching Bitcoin Chess & Bitcoin Scratch
https://venturebeat.com/games/zebedee-and-viker-launch-bitcoin-chess-and-bitcoin-scratch-with-crypto-rewards/
Axios
Gaming deals swelled in 2022
M&A and private deals climbed, bucking the overall trend.
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Look at Gaming #136 | Friday January 20th 2023
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Playtika trying to buy Rovio
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playtika-tries-to-buy-rovio
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Playtika trying to buy Rovio
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playtika-tries-to-buy-rovio
A look at the State of the Stream for Dec 2022
https://venturebeat.com/games/state-of-the-stream-december-2022-streamelements/
A look at some tips to navigate your first GDC 2023
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/gdc/navigate-your-first-time-at-gdc-with-this-helpful-gdc-2023-session-guide-and-tips
A look at FaZe Clan partnering up with Porsche
https://venturebeat.com/games/faze-clan-and-porsche-rev-up-multi-year-partnership/
A look at the Chinese regulators granting 88 new game licenses
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80665/happy-chinese-new-year-regulators-grant-88-new-game-licences/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Roblox users grew to 56M daily users in 2022
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/roblox-users-grew-to-56m-daily-users-in-2022-news-in-brief
A look at some big leadership changes at Jam City
https://venturebeat.com/games/jam-city-appoints-josh-yguado-as-ceo-as-chris-dewolfe-leaves-for-plai-labs-startup/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at the latest GDC survey revealing creators having no interest in NFTs, metaverse or any of the latest buzzwords
https://www.theverge.com/23562296/gdc-2023-survey-microsoft-blizzard-activision-nft-unionization
A look at Althea AI teaming up with Polygon to bring generative AI to AI character in NFT form
https://venturebeat.com/games/alethea-ai-debuts-generative-ai-on-polygon-blockhain/
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at some sound design essentials for live service mobile games
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sound-design-essentials-for-updating-live-service-mobile-games
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Neopets Meta raising $4M
https://www.theblock.co/post/203724/neopets-meta-raises-4m-in-funding-from-polygon-ventures-blizzard-avalanche
A look at Courtside Ventures raising $100M
https://venturebeat.com/games/courtside-ventures-raises-100m-fund-for-sports-collectibles-wellness-and-gaming/
A look at Plai Labs raising $32M
https://medium.com/@PlaiLabs/introducing-your-next-generation-social-platform-powered-by-web3-and-ai-d05d1a20700b
A look at Scenario raising $6M
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/scenario-raises-6m-ahead-of-ai-powered-art-engine-early-access
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Monster Hunter World: Iceborne past 10M copies sold
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-i-monster-hunter-world-iceborne-i-roars-past-10-million-copies-sold
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Playtika trying to buy Rovio
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playtika-tries-to-buy-rovio
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Playtika trying to buy Rovio
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playtika-tries-to-buy-rovio
A look at the State of the Stream for Dec 2022
https://venturebeat.com/games/state-of-the-stream-december-2022-streamelements/
A look at some tips to navigate your first GDC 2023
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/gdc/navigate-your-first-time-at-gdc-with-this-helpful-gdc-2023-session-guide-and-tips
A look at FaZe Clan partnering up with Porsche
https://venturebeat.com/games/faze-clan-and-porsche-rev-up-multi-year-partnership/
A look at the Chinese regulators granting 88 new game licenses
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80665/happy-chinese-new-year-regulators-grant-88-new-game-licences/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Roblox users grew to 56M daily users in 2022
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/roblox-users-grew-to-56m-daily-users-in-2022-news-in-brief
A look at some big leadership changes at Jam City
https://venturebeat.com/games/jam-city-appoints-josh-yguado-as-ceo-as-chris-dewolfe-leaves-for-plai-labs-startup/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at the latest GDC survey revealing creators having no interest in NFTs, metaverse or any of the latest buzzwords
https://www.theverge.com/23562296/gdc-2023-survey-microsoft-blizzard-activision-nft-unionization
A look at Althea AI teaming up with Polygon to bring generative AI to AI character in NFT form
https://venturebeat.com/games/alethea-ai-debuts-generative-ai-on-polygon-blockhain/
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at some sound design essentials for live service mobile games
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sound-design-essentials-for-updating-live-service-mobile-games
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Neopets Meta raising $4M
https://www.theblock.co/post/203724/neopets-meta-raises-4m-in-funding-from-polygon-ventures-blizzard-avalanche
A look at Courtside Ventures raising $100M
https://venturebeat.com/games/courtside-ventures-raises-100m-fund-for-sports-collectibles-wellness-and-gaming/
A look at Plai Labs raising $32M
https://medium.com/@PlaiLabs/introducing-your-next-generation-social-platform-powered-by-web3-and-ai-d05d1a20700b
A look at Scenario raising $6M
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/scenario-raises-6m-ahead-of-ai-powered-art-engine-early-access
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Monster Hunter World: Iceborne past 10M copies sold
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-i-monster-hunter-world-iceborne-i-roars-past-10-million-copies-sold
GamesIndustry.biz
Playtika tries to buy Rovio
Playtika is looking to acquire Rovio, as the mobile publisher and monetization outfit today announced it has made a €9.…
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Look at Gaming #137 | Wednesday January 25th 2023
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at AI killing UGC?
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/will-ai-kill-ugc
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at AppsFlyer's Uninstall benchmarks on Android
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/appsflyer-uninstall-benchmarks-on
A look into fans revolting to Dungeons & Dragons potentially new licensing policies
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/23/dungeons-dragons-ogl-wizards-of-the-coast
A look at Gaming M&A and Fundraising by Quantum
https://venturebeat.com/games/why-game-acquisition-and-financing-numbers-show-reasons-for-optimism-the-deanbeat/
A look at whether M&A is good for the industry. Devs don't think so
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/can-m-a-be-a-positive-force-in-the-game-industry-devs-aren-t-convinced
A look at Newzoo's market trends to watch in 2023, Part III
https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/games-market-trends-to-watch-in-2023-and-beyond-part-iii
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at how Goose Goose Duck hit 700k CCU
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/how-goose-goose-duck-hit-700k-ccu
A look at some notable events in 2008 for the games industry
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/2008-week-devil-may-cry-4-the-smash-success-that-doomed-the-franchise
A look at AI killing UGC?
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/will-ai-kill-ugc
A look at the promise of generative AI in 2023
https://mobiledevmemo.com/the-promise-of-generative-ai-in-2023/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Fortnite on iOS getting even more limited
https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/23/23567661/fortnite-ios-mac-google-play-v-bucks-parental-controls
A look at livestreaming + audience interactivity
https://venturebeat.com/games/captaintv-loaded-creators-team-up-for-streamer-led-racing-game/
A look at Riot Games saying LoL source code stolen
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/24/riot-games-league-of-legends-source-code-cyberattack
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at understanding web3 player behavior
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LX6xUde-wXY
A look at what web3 games should learn from designing fun game markets
https://www.deconstructoroffun.com/shorts/2023/1-24/web3-games-learn-from-designing-game-markets
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at knowing the difference between remasters, remakes, reboots, and ports
https://kevurugames.com/blog/remasters-remakes-reboots-and-ports-in-video-games/
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at The Tiny Digital Factory raising $3.25M
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80678/sandsoft-invests-325-million-in-the-tiny-digital-factory/
A look at Voldex raising a Series A
https://venturebeat.com/games/voldex-announces-new-funding-round-for-its-user-generated-content/
A look at Fractal raising another round
https://venturebeat.com/games/fractal-takes-nft-platform-to-polygon-and-raises-funding/
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at The Last Of Us episode 2 breaking records for HBO
https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/01/24/the-last-of-us-episode-2-broke-a-massive-record-for-hbo
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at AI killing UGC?
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/will-ai-kill-ugc
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at AppsFlyer's Uninstall benchmarks on Android
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/appsflyer-uninstall-benchmarks-on
A look into fans revolting to Dungeons & Dragons potentially new licensing policies
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/23/dungeons-dragons-ogl-wizards-of-the-coast
A look at Gaming M&A and Fundraising by Quantum
https://venturebeat.com/games/why-game-acquisition-and-financing-numbers-show-reasons-for-optimism-the-deanbeat/
A look at whether M&A is good for the industry. Devs don't think so
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/can-m-a-be-a-positive-force-in-the-game-industry-devs-aren-t-convinced
A look at Newzoo's market trends to watch in 2023, Part III
https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/games-market-trends-to-watch-in-2023-and-beyond-part-iii
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at how Goose Goose Duck hit 700k CCU
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/how-goose-goose-duck-hit-700k-ccu
A look at some notable events in 2008 for the games industry
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/2008-week-devil-may-cry-4-the-smash-success-that-doomed-the-franchise
A look at AI killing UGC?
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/will-ai-kill-ugc
A look at the promise of generative AI in 2023
https://mobiledevmemo.com/the-promise-of-generative-ai-in-2023/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Fortnite on iOS getting even more limited
https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/23/23567661/fortnite-ios-mac-google-play-v-bucks-parental-controls
A look at livestreaming + audience interactivity
https://venturebeat.com/games/captaintv-loaded-creators-team-up-for-streamer-led-racing-game/
A look at Riot Games saying LoL source code stolen
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/24/riot-games-league-of-legends-source-code-cyberattack
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at understanding web3 player behavior
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LX6xUde-wXY
A look at what web3 games should learn from designing fun game markets
https://www.deconstructoroffun.com/shorts/2023/1-24/web3-games-learn-from-designing-game-markets
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at knowing the difference between remasters, remakes, reboots, and ports
https://kevurugames.com/blog/remasters-remakes-reboots-and-ports-in-video-games/
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at The Tiny Digital Factory raising $3.25M
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80678/sandsoft-invests-325-million-in-the-tiny-digital-factory/
A look at Voldex raising a Series A
https://venturebeat.com/games/voldex-announces-new-funding-round-for-its-user-generated-content/
A look at Fractal raising another round
https://venturebeat.com/games/fractal-takes-nft-platform-to-polygon-and-raises-funding/
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at The Last Of Us episode 2 breaking records for HBO
https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/01/24/the-last-of-us-episode-2-broke-a-massive-record-for-hbo
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Will AI Kill UGC?
Playing out the bear case for generative AI’s impact on UGC platforms
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