Look at Gaming #132 | Monday January 16th 2023

‼️ 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/

Look at Gaming #133 | Tuesday January 17th 2023

‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀
powered by AppMagic.rocks 😎

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/

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

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/

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

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

Look at Gaming #138 | Thursday January 26th 2023


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Xbox Gaming Rev down but Game Pass Subscriber base continues to grow
https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/01/25/xbox-gaming-revenue-down-but-game-pass-subscriber-base-continues-to-grow


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Twitch promising better monetization and ad placement in 2023
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/twitch-promises-easier-revenue-opportunities-and-ad-placement-in-2023

A look at Xbox Gaming Rev down but Game Pass Subscriber base continues to grow
https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/01/25/xbox-gaming-revenue-down-but-game-pass-subscriber-base-continues-to-grow


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at whether a big game release can crush your launch or not
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/can-another-big-game-release-crush

A look at "Self-Imposed Crunch" in the games industry
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/blogs/diving-into-the-nuance-of-self-imposed-crunch

A look at why Minecraft won't reach its potential
https://naavik.co/digest/why-minecraft-wont-reach-its-full-potential


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at the wrongs of web3 gaming by Rockstar & 2K veteran
https://mobilegamer.biz/screw-tokenomics-play-to-earn-all-that-stuff-it-was-a-waste-of-time/

A look at Mythical Games acquiring DMarket
https://venturebeat.com/games/mythical-games-acquires-dmarket-blockchain-gaming-marketplace/


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at an introduction to choosing colors for game visual effects
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/an-introduction-to-choosing-colors-in-game-vfx


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Grilla raising $3M
https://venturebeat.com/games/grilla-raises-3m-for-skill-based-gaming-tournament-platform/

Look at Gaming #139 | Friday January 27th 2023


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at GDC's Game Industry Report 2023
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/gdc-game-industry-report-2023


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at GDC's Game Industry Report 2023
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/gdc-game-industry-report-2023

A look at Intel missing analysts targets
https://venturebeat.com/games/intel-misses-analyst-targets-as-it-struggles-with-slowdown/

A look at HBO's TLoU adaptation driving game's performance
https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/the-last-of-us-tv-show-boosts-the-games-performance

A look at Playtika's $800M bid for Rovio
https://superjoost.substack.com/p/inside-playtikas-800-million-rovio?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=66617&post_id=98869762&isFreemail=true&utm_medium=email


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Where people are going to advertise in 2023?
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/where-are-people-going-to-advertise-games-in-2023


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Emergent Games to launch web3 MMO on ImmutableX
https://venturebeat.com/games/emergent-games-to-launch-web3-mmo-resurgence-on-immutablex/


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Mega Cat studios raising "substantial" amount
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/wrestlequest-developer-mega-cat-nets-substantial-investment-from-skybound

A look at My.Games' VC arm investing into DC1AB (Portugal) and AMT Games (Switzerland)
https://venturebeat.com/games/my-games-mgvc-invests-in-two-more-game-startups/

A look at Spatial Labs raising $10M
https://venturebeat.com/games/spatial-labs-10m-seed-funding-web3-wearables/

Look at Gaming #140 | Monday January 30th 2023


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at the good and the bad of F2P
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/the-good-and-bad-of-free-to-play


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Dungeons & Dragons publisher relents and abandons license changes
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/27/dungeons-dragons-publisher-abandons-controversial-license-changes

A look at GDC: Game Industry Report 2023
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/gdc-game-industry-report-2023


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at the good and the bad of F2P
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/the-good-and-bad-of-free-to-play


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at PS VR2 and Fortnite gaining traction in XR
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/psvr2-and-i-fortnite-i-gain-traction-in-the-ar-and-metaverse-future

A look at how long Microsoft can float on goodwill
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/how-long-can-microsoft-float-on-goodwill-opinion


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at the great reset: 2023 Guide to web3 games by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/deep-dives/the-great-reset-2023

A look at Manticore Games launching NFT collection with MekaVerse
https://venturebeat.com/games/manticore-games-launches-nft-collection-with-mekaverse-developers/

A look at Free2Own and Free2Play -- lessons from between
https://naavik.co/digest/the-evolution-of-marketing-for-blockchain-games

Look at Gaming #141 | Tuesday January 31st 2023


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Shell Shockers' multi-million dollar web game success
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/deep-dive-shell-shockers-multi-million


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Voodoo saying "Hypercasual is dead" showing evidence that the most successful titles in 2022 were existing ones not new ones
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80735/voodoos-alex-shea-hypercasual-is-dead/

A look at Qualcomm's take on the next gen of XR headsets
https://venturebeat.com/games/how-qualcomm-sees-the-next-generation-of-xr-headsets-hugo-swart/

A look at Android having 71% share of all ads traffic
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80729/android-has-a-71-share-of-all-ads-traffic/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Apple's ad targeting mechanics by @eric_seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/apples-ad-targeting-mechanics-revealed-in-french-privacy-case/


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Roblox adding recruitment tools into its tech stack
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/why-roblox-corp-has-added-recruitment-tools-to-i-roblox-i-s-tech-stack

A look at Fortnite's The Kid Laroi musical concert with a touch of shooter action
https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/30/23577949/fortnite-kid-laroi-concert-raid


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at the game theory in the Wolf Game
https://www.theblockresearch.com/wolf-game-game-theory-at-play-206260

A look at Sorare partnering with Premier League for fantasy sports
https://venturebeat.com/games/sorare-premier-league-football-soccer-partnership-web3-fantasy-sports/


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at Shell Shockers' multi-million dollar web game success
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/deep-dive-shell-shockers-multi-million


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Prisms VR raising $12.5M
https://venturebeat.com/games/prisms-vr-raises-12-5m-to-improve-math-literacy-with-virtual-reality/

A look at Oh Baby Games raising $6M
https://ohbabygames.com/news


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Apex Legends Mobile hitting $40M
https://mobilegamer.biz/apex-legends-mobile-hits-40m-but-eas-blockbuster-shooter-could-be-in-trouble/

A look at Netflix's Live Action One Piece show
https://www.gameinformer.com/gamer-culture/2023/01/30/netflixs-live-action-one-piece-show-coming-this-year

Look at Gaming #142 | Wednesday February 1st 2023


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Apex Legends Mobile to close (!!!), Battlefield Mobile was canceled and Industrial Toys shuttered
https://mobilegamer.biz/apex-legends-mobile-to-close-battlefield-mobile-cancelled-industrial-toys-shuttered/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at CPI for hypercasual hitting ATH
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80740/cost-per-install-for-hypercasual-games-hit-an-all-time-high/

A look at EA's net bookings drop 9% to $2.34B in Q4 2022
https://venturebeat.com/games/eas-net-bookings-drop-9-to-2-342b-in-december-quarter/

A look at Apex Legends Mobile to close (!!!), Battlefield Mobile was canceled and Industrial Toys shuttered
https://mobilegamer.biz/apex-legends-mobile-to-close-battlefield-mobile-cancelled-industrial-toys-shuttered/

A look at AMD Q4 Revenue $5.59B
https://venturebeat.com/games/amd-ekes-out-a-q4-profit-amid-slowing-game-console-chip-and-pc-sales/

A look at Video Game 2022 Spending Snapshot
https://www.npd.com/news/infographics/2023/video-game-market-2022-spending-snapshot/

A look at mobile games industry 2023 prediction
https://www.deconstructoroffun.com/blog/2023/1/31/the-mobile-games-industry-in-the-year-2023

A look at 60% of engagement on media platforms happen on mobile
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80734/mobile-is-the-dominant-platform-for-accessing-media-and-ip/

A look at investors remaining bullish on the metaverse by @KPMG
https://venturebeat.com/games/investors-remain-bullish-on-the-metaverse-kpmg/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at the future of media & entertainment by @newzoohq
https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/what-is-the-future-of-media-and-entertainment-all-about-how-to-navigate-a-changing-consumer-engagement-landscape


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at what's happening with MSFT's ATVI acquisition
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/the-rundown-what-s-happening-with-microsoft-s-activision-blizzard-merger-

A look at Auxuman letting gamers generate multiplayer games on LG TV (using TEXT!)
https://venturebeat.com/ai/auxuman-brings-generative-ai-multiplayer-games-to-lg-tvs/

A look at Supercell revealing IP mash-up
https://mobilegamer.biz/supercell-reveals-ip-mash-up-squad-busters/

A look at Ubisoft bringing Valiant Hearts spin-off exclusively to Netflix Games
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80738/ubisoft-brings-valiant-hearts-spin-off-exclusively-to-netflix-games/

A look at Capcom teaming up with Crunchyroll to launch new Street Fighter mobile game
https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/31/23580037/capcom-crunchyroll-street-fighter-duel-mobile-android-ios


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at the key metrics for effective ad creative
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80741/revealed-the-key-metrics-for-an-effective-ad-creative/

A look at AppLovin Creative Trends Report for 2023 to outline top performance
https://venturebeat.com/games/report-highlights-ways-to-get-mobile-games-noticed-applovin/


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Nexus raising $10M
https://venturebeat.com/games/nexus-raises-10m-for-white-label-support-a-creator-programs/


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at DC movie actors continuing to play their superhero roles in DC games
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/dc-movie-actors-will-play-their-superhero-roles-in-dc-games

A look at FIFA 23 on pace to set franchise records for engagement
https://venturebeat.com/games/fifa-23-pacing-engagement-net-booking-records/

A look at the Sales and Play Time effects of the TLoU TV series on the game
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/newzoo-the-last-of-us-tv-series-effect

Look at Gaming #143 | Thursday February 2nd 2023


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at AppLovin's mobile creative trends insights
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/applovin-mobile-creatives-trends


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at AdLiven announcing AI imagine Generation Tool for playable ads
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80749/adliven-announces-ai-image-generation-tool-to-for-playable-ads/

A look at GitHub founder unveiling new game publisher
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/github-founder-chris-wanstrath-unveils-null-games

A look at US Gov't calling for changes to Apple & Google app store practices
https://mobilegamer.biz/us-government-calls-for-changes-to-apple-and-googles-harmful-app-store-practices/

A look at Meta reporting Q4 operating loss of $4.3B for metaverse division
https://venturebeat.com/games/meta-reports-q4-operating-loss-of-4-279b-for-its-metaverse-division/

A look at an Ai-generated show that's similar to Seinfeld (even with laughing tracks) on Twitch called Nothing, Forever
https://www.theverge.com/23581186/ai-seinfeld-twitch-stream-chatgpt

A look at Iron Galaxy & Epic Games to sunset Rumbleverse
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/iron-galaxy-and-epic-games-to-sunset-rumbleverse

A look at Apptica report on mobile advertising 2022
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/apptica-mobile-advertising-in-2022

A look at AppLovin's mobile creative trends insights
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/applovin-mobile-creatives-trends


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Chess.com
https://naavik.co/digest/chess-the-everything-store


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Samsung debuting Galaxy S23 with desktop-level gaming performance
https://venturebeat.com/games/samsung-debuts-galaxy-s23-family-with-desktop-level-gaming-performance/

A look at EA's boss explaining the closing of Apex Legends & Battlefield on mobile
https://mobilegamer.biz/ea-boss-explains-canning-apex-legends-and-battlefield-hints-at-future-re-imaginings/


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at how to win at game discovery on TikTok (IG Reels)
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/winning-at-game-discovery-on-tiktok


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at God of War Ragnarok hitting 11M copies sold
https://venturebeat.com/games/god-of-war-ragnarok-hits-11-million-copies-sold/

A look at Techland's dying light franchise hitting 30M copies
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/techland-s-dying-light-franchise-hits-30-million-copies-sold

Look at Gaming #144 | Friday February 3rd 2023


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Roblox holding NFL Super Bowl concert
https://venturebeat.com/games/roblox-to-hold-nfl-super-bowl-concert-starring-saweetie/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at the impact of global chip shortage
https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/latest-consumer-insights-pc-gaming-hardware-and-components-markets

A look at NCSoft West laying off 20% of staff
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ncsoft-west-lays-off-20-of-staff

A look at PlayStation 5 surpassing 32M units
https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/02/02/playstation-5-surpasses-32-million-units-shipped-after-its-best-quarter-yet

A look at Casual game attracted 28% of all game advertisers 2022
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80762/casual-games-drew-almost-28-of-all-game-advertisers-last-year/

A look at the biggest mobile game dev trends of 2022
https://www.gamerefinery.com/the-biggest-mobile-game-development-trends-of-2022/

A look at 2022 US Video Games spending, with some hope for 2023
https://www.npd.com/news/blog/2023/2022s-strong-finish-brings-optimism-to-2023/

A look at Niko Partners' MENA-3 games market to grow 56% by 2026
https://venturebeat.com/games/niko-partners-mena-3-games-market-to-grow-56-by-2026/

A look at RPGs saw a 5% increase in downloads in 2022
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80765/rpgs-saw-a-476-increase-in-downloads-last-year/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at how Playtika fumbled the $600M acquisition of Redecor
https://mobilegamer.biz/how-playtika-fumbled-its-600m-acquisition-of-redecor/


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Roblox holding NFL Super Bowl concert
https://venturebeat.com/games/roblox-to-hold-nfl-super-bowl-concert-starring-saweetie/

A look at Google providing devs alt user payment options in India
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/google-to-provide-developers-alternative-user-payment-options-in-india


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Ready Player Me launches generative AI avatars
https://venturebeat.com/games/ready-player-me-launches-trial-of-generative-ai-avatar-creator/

A look at the DMarket and Mythical Games merger with the backdrop of war
https://www.axios.com/2023/02/02/mythical-dmarket-vlad-panchenko-ukraine

A look at Dappradar's report on on-chain activity, gaming usage leading
https://venturebeat.com/games/gaming-grows-to-48-of-all-blockchain-activity-dappradar/


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at 10 points to check before choosing a dev
https://kevurugames.com/blog/video-game-questions-to-ask-10-points-to-check-before-choosing-a-developer/

Look at Gaming #145 | Monday February 6th 2023


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Data.ai reveal the state of mobile 2023 | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/feature/80777/dataai-reveal-the-state-of-mobile-2023/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at EA and Meta weren’t the only companies to ax games this week - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/3/23584877/ea-meta-live-service-game-shutdowns-apex-legends-mobile-rumbleverse-knockout-city

A look at Lexi Sydow: The State of Mobile 2023 - Naavik Gaming Podcast - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4iLlogSI_s&ab_channel=Naavik

A look at Konami's nine-months net sales see a 5.5% boost as it amasses $1.7bn | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/konamis-nine-months-net-sales-see-a-55-boost-as-it-amasses-17bn

A look at Amazon have reportedly purchased Tomb Raider from Embracer Group for $600 million | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80742/amazon-have-reportedly-purchased-tomb-raider-from-embracer-group-for-600-million/

A look at Data.ai reveal the state of mobile 2023 | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/feature/80777/dataai-reveal-the-state-of-mobile-2023/

A look at Kadokawa: Elden Ring drove games sector revenue to an increase of 123% in Q3 | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/kadokawa-elden-ring-drove-games-sector-revenue-to-an-increase-of-123-in-q3

A look at Alphabet Q4 earnings: Search down 2%, YouTube down 8% | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/alphabet-q4-earnings-whats-eating-youtube/

A look at Square Enix sees an 6.6% drop for the past nine months as it pulls in $2bn | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/square-enix-sees-an-66-drop-for-the-past-nine-months-as-it-pulls-in-2bn

A look at Matthew Ball on Twitter
https://twitter.com/ballmatthew/status/1622349614438383616?s=20&t=5wOdTu0JEu7kmAnDttci9g

A look at Jon Lai on Twitter
https://twitter.com/Tocelot/status/1621575907772354560?s=20&t=5wOdTu0JEu7kmAnDttci9g


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at How PlayStation Outperformed Xbox — Naavik
https://naavik.co/digest/playstation-outperforms-xbox

A look at Africa’s Mobile Gaming Market and Carry1st — Naavik
https://naavik.co/deep-dives/africa-carry1st

A look at Artificial Advantages
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/artificial-advantages

A look at Stumble Guys vs Fall Guys - Why speed is essential in capitalizing on mobile | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/feature/80778/stumble-guys-vs-fall-guys-why-speed-is-essential-in-capitalising-on-mobile/

A look at The Creator Economy In Gaming - by Joel John and Siddharth
https://www.decentralised.co/p/creator-economy-gaming


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Matr1x raising $10M
https://cointelegraph.com/press-releases/matr1x-first-ever-mobile-shooting-game-in-metaverse-a-new-hope-for-web3

A look at TridentDAO crowd raising $3M
https://twitter.com/degenscore/status/1622214608940310530?s=46&t=gM-RgdMXxH1aP6NhFFNHVg

👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at It Takes Two has sold over 10 million copies in two years
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/it-takes-two-has-sold-over-10-million-copies-in-two-years

Look at Gaming #146 | Tuesday February 7th 2023


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Newzoo: Gen Z's gaming habits foreshadow the metaverse | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/newzoo-gen-zs-gaming-habits-foreshadow-the-metaverse/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Rovio enters preliminary proposals with potential buyers | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/rovio-enters-preliminary-proposals-with-potential-buyers

A look at Take-Two misses net bookings target as "pressure" builds on new titles
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/take-two-misses-net-bookings-guidance-as-pressure-builds-on-new-releases

A look at Nintendo's financials slightly down to $9.8bn as hardware dips | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nintendos-financials-slightly-down-to-98bn-as-hardware-dips

A look at SocialPeta: Mobile Games marketing in 2022
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/socialpeta-mobile-games-marketing

A look at Activision Blizzard reaches fiscal highs in Q4 2022 | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/activision-blizzard-financial-results-q4-2022/

A look at Newzoo: Gen Z's gaming habits foreshadow the metaverse | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/newzoo-gen-zs-gaming-habits-foreshadow-the-metaverse/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Mobile Masterworks: Subway Surfer | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/feature/80788/mobile-masterworks-subway-surfer/


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Overwatch 2 gets first-ever brand crossover with new season
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-i-overwatch-2-i-gets-first-ever-brand-crossover-with-new-season


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Solana and Web3 Gaming - Naavik Gaming Podcast - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IirgOxwTVI0&ab_channel=Naavik

A look at The State of Web3 Economies
https://www.theblockresearch.com/the-state-of-web3-economies-204499


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at Which showcase should you announce your game at?
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/which-showcase-should-you-announce


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Latent Technology raises $2.1M to blend AI and game animations | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/latent-technology-raises-2-1m-to-blend-ai-and-game-animations/

A look at Xterio invests $2.5M in multiplayer RPG studio Overworld | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/xterio-invests-2-5m-in-multiplayer-rpg-studio-overworld/


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Red Dead Redemption 2 has sold more than 50 million copies | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/red-dead-redemption-2-has-sold-more-than-50-million-copies/

A look at The Nintendo Switch is now the third-bestselling console of all time - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/7/23589075/nintendo-switch-q3-2023-earnings-sales-console-third-bestselling

Look at Gaming #147 | Wednesday February 8th 2023


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at How much time do consumers spend on distinct media platforms?
https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/how-much-time-do-consumers-spend-on-media-platforms


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Nintendo Direct Set For Tomorrow Afternoon - Game Informer
https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/02/07/nintendo-direct-set-for-tomorrow-afternoon

A look at AppMagic: Top Mobile Games in January 2023 by Revenue & Downloads
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/appmagic-top-mobile-games-in-january

A look at Moonrock Labs brings together brands and developers for metaverse experiences | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/moonrock-labs-brings-together-brands-and-developers-for-metaverse-experiences/

A look at How much time do consumers spend on distinct media platforms?
https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/how-much-time-do-consumers-spend-on-media-platforms

A look at The Nintendo Switch tops 122M lifetime sales to overtake the Game Boy
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/the-nintendo-switch-eclipses-122m-sales-to-overtake-the-game-boy


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredder's Revenge is new and nostalgic
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/deep-dive-how-tmnt-s-shredder-s-revenge-was-built-from-nostalgia-and-new-ideas

A look at The Third Browser War | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/the-new-browser-wars/

A look at Down But Not Out - Mobile Match Analysis — Naavik
https://naavik.co/deep-dives/match-jan-2023

A look at #181: Death in service - Hit Points by Nathan Brown
https://hitpoints.substack.com/p/181-death-in-service?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=342532&post_id=101433924&isFreemail=true


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Report: Meta's Horizon Worlds pivot goes all in on younger players
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-meta-to-sell-i-horizon-worlds-i-appeal-by-courting-teens


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at Yahaha Studios announces launch of 3D search tool Asset Ovi | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80794/yahaha-studios-announces-launch-of-3d-search-tool-asset-ovi/


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at The Horizon Franchise is reportedly eyeing a mobile debut | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80796/the-horizon-franchise-is-reportedly-eyeing-a-mobile-debut/

Look at Gaming #148 | Thursday February 9th 2023


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at where kids are spending their time online
https://twitter.com/omooretweets/status/1623355721420267520


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at 2022 Yearly Video Game Live Streaming Trends Report
https://streamhatchet.com/blog/blog-2022-yearly-video-game-live-streaming-trends-report/

A look at Krafton sees full-year sales, profit dip | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/krafton-sees-full-year-sales-profit-dip

A look at 3 disruptive trends in game development in 2023 | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/3-disruptive-trends-in-game-development-in-2023/

A look at Game vs. Edtech investments by Konvoy Ventures
https://twitter.com/joshchapmn/status/1623457721168314369

A look at where kids are spending their time online
https://twitter.com/omooretweets/status/1623355721420267520


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Why discounting your game works: psychology edition!
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/why-discounting-your-game-works-psychology

A look at Activision Q4 earnings: How is Candy Crush growing 20% annually? | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/why-is-candy-crush-growing-20-annually/


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Nintendo Direct February 2023: the biggest news and trailers - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/8/23591422/nintendo-direct-february-2023-news-trailers


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Why casual gamers are crucial to the adoption of web3 gaming | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/comment-and-opinion/80801/casual-gamers-crucial-web3-gaming-adoption/


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at How Games Can Leverage TikTok — Naavik
https://naavik.co/digest/how-to-leverage-tiktok

A look at Unity's Supersonic assesses how marketable mobile game prototypes will be | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/unitys-supersonic-assesses-how-marketable-mobile-game-prototypes-will-be/

A look at 8 Tips of Game Ad Creative
https://www.socialpeta.com/blog/game-ad-creative


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Snapser raises $2.6m in seed funding round | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/snapser-raises-26m-in-seed-funding-round

A look at Mawari raises $6.5M to speed 3D content delivery for the metaverse | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/mawari-raises-6-5m-to-speed-3d-content-delivery-for-the-metaverse/

A look at Light Field Lab raises $50M to manufacture its SolidLight holographic displays | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/light-field-lab-raises-50m-to-manufacture-its-solidlight-holographic-displays/


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Squid Game is coming to Sandbox VR immersive experience locations | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/squid-game-is-coming-to-sandbox-vr-immersive-experience-locations/

Look at Gaming #149 | Friday February 10th 2023


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Epic’s new clips app, Postparty, helps you easily share your Fortnite moments - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/9/23592866/epic-games-postparty-clips-app-fortnite-rocket-league


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Tenjin & GameAnalytics: Hypercasual Games benchmarks in Q4 2022
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/tenjin-and-gameanalytics-hypercasual-6e4

A look at Rovio saw revenue decline in Q4, but increases across 2022 | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80820/rovio-saw-revenue-decline-in-q4-but-increases-across-2022/

A look at Google Stadia barely made a dent in the cloud gaming market - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/9/23591989/google-stadia-cloud-gaming-market-share-eu

A look at AppLovin Q4 earnings: revenue beat, high MAX adoption | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/applovin-q4-earnings-revenue-beat-max-has-2-3rds-of-the-mediation-market/

A look at Mobile Game Trends and Predictions for 2023
https://www.gamerefinery.com/mobile-game-trends-and-predictions-for-2023/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Harry Potter’s warted legacy - SuperJoost Playlist
https://superjoost.substack.com/p/harry-potters-warted-legacy?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Interview: Activision Blizzard plans a more outspoken approach
https://www.axios.com/2023/02/09/activision-blizzard-lulu-cheng-meservey

A look at Epic’s new clips app, Postparty, helps you easily share your Fortnite moments - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/9/23592866/epic-games-postparty-clips-app-fortnite-rocket-league

A look at Nintendo and Google get roped into Microsoft's FTC defense
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/nintendo-and-google-get-roped-into-microsoft-s-ftc-defense

A look at Mastercard and Xsolla team up on payments for gamers | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/mastercard-and-xsolla-team-up-on-payments-for-gamers/


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Anima unveils AI-based Onlybots augmented reality pets | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/anima/

A look at Current State of NFT Lending
https://www.theblockresearch.com/current-state-of-nft-lending-208568

A look at Limit Break's Super Bowl ad will give away thousands of NFTs to gamers | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/limit-breaks-super-bowl-ad-will-give-away-thousands-of-nfts-to-gamers/

A look at Delphi Digital's 2023 Gaming Report & Predictions
https://twitter.com/Delphi_Digital/status/1623736027104911362


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at The ultimate cheat sheet for successful creatives By Sub-genre Games | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/comment-and-opinion/80790/the-ultimate-cheat-sheet-for-successful-sreatives-by-sub-genre-games/


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Boss Alien founder unveils Hardball Games following successful seed funding | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80817/boss-alien-founder-unveils-hardball-games-following-successful-seed-funding/

A look at Mino Games raises $15M to create Dimensionals Web3 game | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/latest-games-reviews/mino-games-raises-15m-to-create-dimensionals-web3-game/


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Idomoo delivers 18 million personalised ads for Assassin’s Creed’s 15th annivers | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80819/idomoo-delivers-18-million-personalised-ads-for-assassins-creeds-15th-anniversary/

Look at Gaming #150 | Monday February 13th 2023


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at I put my head on The Mandalorian and other UGC tales | The DeanBeat | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/i-put-my-head-on-the-mandalorian-and-other-ugc-tales-the-deanbeat/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Nexon revenue up 49% for Q4 to record-breaking $618m | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80825/nexon-revenue-up-49-for-q4-to-record-breaking-618m/

A look at Earnings & Strategy Analysis for Sony, Take Two, Konami & Nintendo - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVSWvq5WCbI&ab_channel=Naavik


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at the rise of secondary app stores — Naavik
https://naavik.co/digest/hogwarts-legacy-launch

A look at Brands: Loosen Your Gr-IP
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/brands-loosen-your-gr-ip


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Nintendo's nostalgia-fueled Direct gives the Switch some juice | Kaser Focus | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/nintendos-nostalgia-fueled-direct-gives-the-switch-some-juice-kaser-focus/

A look at I put my head on The Mandalorian and other UGC tales | The DeanBeat | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/i-put-my-head-on-the-mandalorian-and-other-ugc-tales-the-deanbeat/

A look at Sony claims it's being harassed by Microsoft over Activision merger
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/sony-calls-microsoft-subpoena-obvious-harassment-as-fight-for-activision-blizzard-continues


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Account Abstraction for Web3 Gaming - by jxck - MetaPortal
https://metaportal.substack.com/p/account-abstraction-for-web3-gaming


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at Venture Debt 101 - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEQ6Dfk0wNc&ab_channel=Naavik

A look at Psychonauts 2's Development Chronicled In 32-Part Documentary Series - Game Informer
https://www.gameinformer.com/gamer-culture/2023/02/10/psychonauts-2s-development-chronicled-in-32-part-documentary-series

A look at Bringing mobile to browser: “It’s like Swedish Black Magic” | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/feature/80827/bringing-mobile-to-browser-its-like-swedish-black-magic/

A look at Marketing tips to have a successful Early Access phase | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/marketing-tips-to-have-a-successful-early-access-phase

A look at 5 ads networks myths debunked [To Complete] | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/feature/80821/5-ads-networks-myths-debunked-to-complete/


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Tower Pop raises $2.1M for Web3 battle royale/tower defense game Omega Royale | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/tower-pop-raises-2-1m-for-web3-battle-royale-tower-defense-game-omega-royale/

‼️ NEW PRODUCT ALERT 👀

Introducing: Wassie's Guide to the Gaming Galaxy. In this weekly guide, you'll find all you need to navigate the world wide web3 and beyond.

Wassie will take you into the deepest depths to find hidden gems as well as fly you to the farthest stars to seek glory. Join us on this journey.

https://paragraph.xyz/@thecoreloop/wassies-guide-to-the-gaming-galaxy

P.S. Early subs will get access to our pre-release products. (eg. alpha calendar, etc.)

Look at Gaming #151 | Tuesday February 14th 2023


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Chinese regulators hand out 87 new video game licenses in February | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/chinese-regulators-hand-out-87-new-video-game-licenses-in-february


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Chinese regulators hand out 87 new video game licenses in February | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/chinese-regulators-hand-out-87-new-video-game-licenses-in-february

A look at Netmarble goes into the red in new financials | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80831/netmarble-goes-into-the-red-in-new-financials/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Steam's biggest Next Fest demos? We rank 'em!
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/steams-biggest-next-fest-demos-we


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Report: EA to sign $588 million licensing deal with Premier League
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-ea-to-sign-588-million-licensing-deal-with-premier-league


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at who's the web3 gamer by a16z
https://twitter.com/zebird0/status/1625209814954676224?s=20&t=fR7wf297NpaoUwKJejtMsQ


A look at Limit Break's 10K NFTs for DigiDaigoku were gone 'instantly' after Super Bowl ad | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/limit-breaks-10k-nfts-for-digidaigoku-were-gone-instantly-after-super-bowl-ad/

A look at January NFT Marketplace Recap
https://www.theblockresearch.com/january-nft-marketplace-recap-210083

A look at XP Foundry migrates mobile game Rooniverse to ImmutableX | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/xp-foundry-migrates-mobile-game-rooniverse-to-immutablex/


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at How to find and approach a composer to commission music for your game
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/blogs/how-to-commission-music-for-your-game

A look at How Innovative Games are Engaging Players with Agora's Real-Time Engagement Solutions, Free Agora eBook
https://gamedeveloper.tradepub.com/free/w_defa3726/?_sp=4e658f9a-4fca-4254-9532-006732b17ec6


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at nCore Games invests $1 million in Newgen Gaming | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80837/ncore-games-invests-1-million-in-newgen-gaming/


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at The Super Mario Bros. Movie Gets Its Own Plumbing Website And Commercial - Game Informer
https://www.gameinformer.com/gamer-culture/2023/02/13/the-super-mario-bros-movie-gets-its-own-plumbing-website-and-commercial

A look at Bigscreen VR’s $999 Beyond headset is custom-made to fit your face - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/13/23597808/bigscreen-vr-beyond-headset-custom-fit

A look at HBO’s The Last of Us TV show is pushing the game up the sales charts - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/13/23597863/hbo-the-last-of-us-tv-show-game-part-i-sales-npd-group