Look at Gaming #191 | Friday April 14th 2023
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
VC funding takes a nosedive in Q1 for 7th straight quarter | NVCA | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/vc-funding-takes-a-nosedive-in-q1-for-7th-straight-quarter-nvca/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
Adobe launches AI-powered text-based video editing | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/adobe-launches-ai-powered-text-based-video-editing/
Unity on managing perceptions and cloudless generative AI | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/unity-on-managing-perceptions-and-cloudless-generative-ai
VC funding takes a nosedive in Q1 for 7th straight quarter | NVCA | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/vc-funding-takes-a-nosedive-in-q1-for-7th-straight-quarter-nvca/
DFC: Gaming audience worldwide reached 3.7B
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/dfc-gaming-audience-worldwide-reached
From photorealism to the silver screen: what's next for Unreal Engine 5? | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/from-photorealism-to-the-silver-screen-whats-next-for-unreal-engine-5
Consumers spent an average of $1.6 billion on mobile gaming per week in 2022 | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/81276/consumers-spent-an-average-of-16-billion-on-mobile-gaming-per-week-in-2022/
StreamElements & Rainmaker.gg: The streaming market in February 2023
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/streamelements-and-rainmakergg-the-bdd
China's Game Art Industry is decimated by AI
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/art/china-s-game-art-industry-reportedly-decimated-ai-art-use
Gaming Industry Report Q4 2022
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/gaming-industry-report-q4-2022
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
Everywhere and nowhere: Metaverse leaders plan for data centers on a whole new scale | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/metaverse/everywhere-and-nowhere-metaverse-leaders-plan-for-data-centers-on-a-whole-new-scale/
MultiVersus and the Live Service Struggle — Naavik
https://naavik.co/digest/multiversus-live-service-struggle
Apple's latest cookie restriction is ad tech whack-a-mole | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/apples-latest-cookie-restriction-and-the-relentless-game-of-ad-tech-whack-a-mole/
A deep dive into the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Digital Services Act (DSA) | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/a-deep-dive-on-the-digital-markets-act-dma-and-digital-services-act-dsa/
Last-click attribution, deterministic measurement, and Wittgenstein's ruler | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/last-click-attribution-deterministic-measurement-and-wittgensteins-ruler/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
Fortnite players are getting a new Coachella-themed destination | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2023/04/13/fortnite-players-are-getting-a-new-coachella-themed-destination/
Microsoft integrates Ubisoft with Xbox
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/microsoft-integrates-ubisoft-service-with-xbox
Xbox PC Game Pass expands to 40 new countries | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/xbox-pc-game-pass-launch-40-new-countries/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
Why classic gaming names like Atari and MapleStory are still going in on the blockchain - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/23680785/retro-gaming-atari-maplestory-blockchain
Companies Behind Azuki NFTs and Line Friends Characters Join Forces for Web3 Expansion
https://www.coindesk.com/web3/2023/04/12/companies-behind-azuki-nfts-and-line-friends-characters-join-forces-for-web3-expansion/
Gojira Labs turns static NFTs into playable game characters with 'animatronic NFTs' | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/gojira-labs-turns-static-nfts-into-playable-game-characters-with-animatronic-nfts/
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
6 Lessons From Making Zoo Tycoon
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/six-lessons-from-the-making-of-zoo-tycoon
Five tips to building developer-publisher relations | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/five-tips-to-building-developer-publisher-relations
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
VC funding takes a nosedive in Q1 for 7th straight quarter | NVCA | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/vc-funding-takes-a-nosedive-in-q1-for-7th-straight-quarter-nvca/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
Adobe launches AI-powered text-based video editing | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/adobe-launches-ai-powered-text-based-video-editing/
Unity on managing perceptions and cloudless generative AI | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/unity-on-managing-perceptions-and-cloudless-generative-ai
VC funding takes a nosedive in Q1 for 7th straight quarter | NVCA | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/vc-funding-takes-a-nosedive-in-q1-for-7th-straight-quarter-nvca/
DFC: Gaming audience worldwide reached 3.7B
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/dfc-gaming-audience-worldwide-reached
From photorealism to the silver screen: what's next for Unreal Engine 5? | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/from-photorealism-to-the-silver-screen-whats-next-for-unreal-engine-5
Consumers spent an average of $1.6 billion on mobile gaming per week in 2022 | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/81276/consumers-spent-an-average-of-16-billion-on-mobile-gaming-per-week-in-2022/
StreamElements & Rainmaker.gg: The streaming market in February 2023
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/streamelements-and-rainmakergg-the-bdd
China's Game Art Industry is decimated by AI
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/art/china-s-game-art-industry-reportedly-decimated-ai-art-use
Gaming Industry Report Q4 2022
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/gaming-industry-report-q4-2022
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
Everywhere and nowhere: Metaverse leaders plan for data centers on a whole new scale | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/metaverse/everywhere-and-nowhere-metaverse-leaders-plan-for-data-centers-on-a-whole-new-scale/
MultiVersus and the Live Service Struggle — Naavik
https://naavik.co/digest/multiversus-live-service-struggle
Apple's latest cookie restriction is ad tech whack-a-mole | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/apples-latest-cookie-restriction-and-the-relentless-game-of-ad-tech-whack-a-mole/
A deep dive into the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Digital Services Act (DSA) | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/a-deep-dive-on-the-digital-markets-act-dma-and-digital-services-act-dsa/
Last-click attribution, deterministic measurement, and Wittgenstein's ruler | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/last-click-attribution-deterministic-measurement-and-wittgensteins-ruler/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
Fortnite players are getting a new Coachella-themed destination | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2023/04/13/fortnite-players-are-getting-a-new-coachella-themed-destination/
Microsoft integrates Ubisoft with Xbox
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/microsoft-integrates-ubisoft-service-with-xbox
Xbox PC Game Pass expands to 40 new countries | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/xbox-pc-game-pass-launch-40-new-countries/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
Why classic gaming names like Atari and MapleStory are still going in on the blockchain - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/23680785/retro-gaming-atari-maplestory-blockchain
Companies Behind Azuki NFTs and Line Friends Characters Join Forces for Web3 Expansion
https://www.coindesk.com/web3/2023/04/12/companies-behind-azuki-nfts-and-line-friends-characters-join-forces-for-web3-expansion/
Gojira Labs turns static NFTs into playable game characters with 'animatronic NFTs' | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/gojira-labs-turns-static-nfts-into-playable-game-characters-with-animatronic-nfts/
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
6 Lessons From Making Zoo Tycoon
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/six-lessons-from-the-making-of-zoo-tycoon
Five tips to building developer-publisher relations | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/five-tips-to-building-developer-publisher-relations
VentureBeat
VC funding takes a nosedive in Q1 for 7th straight quarter | NVCA
The first quarter of 2023 was bleak for the venture capital and startup sectors, as late-stage deal value declined for the 7th quarter.
💰 Fundraising 🧧
Hadi Games raises $10M
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/mobile-dev-hadi-games-rebrands-to-grand-attic-gets-10m-in-funding
Reactional Music raises $2.05m in pre-Series A funding round | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/reactional-music-raises-205m-in-pre-series-a-funding-round
Soccer Manager creator Invincibles raises £1m for two new games | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/81280/soccer-manager-creator-invincibles-raises-1m-for-two-new-games/
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
EA shares new trailer for its single-player shooter with magic spells - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/13/23682477/ea-immortals-of-aveum-single-player-shooter-magic-spells-originals-release-date
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Is A Record-Breaking Box Office Success - Game Informer
https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/04/12/the-super-mario-bros-movie-is-a-record-breaking-box-office-success
Monopoly Go! is Scopely's latest Hasbro board game adaptation | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/monopoly-go-is-scopelys-latest-hasbro-board-game-adaptation/
Magic: The Gathering creator Richard Garfield starts game studio Popularium | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/magic-the-gathering-creator-richard-garfield-starts-game-studio-popularium/
Hadi Games raises $10M
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/mobile-dev-hadi-games-rebrands-to-grand-attic-gets-10m-in-funding
Reactional Music raises $2.05m in pre-Series A funding round | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/reactional-music-raises-205m-in-pre-series-a-funding-round
Soccer Manager creator Invincibles raises £1m for two new games | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/81280/soccer-manager-creator-invincibles-raises-1m-for-two-new-games/
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
EA shares new trailer for its single-player shooter with magic spells - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/13/23682477/ea-immortals-of-aveum-single-player-shooter-magic-spells-originals-release-date
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Is A Record-Breaking Box Office Success - Game Informer
https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/04/12/the-super-mario-bros-movie-is-a-record-breaking-box-office-success
Monopoly Go! is Scopely's latest Hasbro board game adaptation | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/monopoly-go-is-scopelys-latest-hasbro-board-game-adaptation/
Magic: The Gathering creator Richard Garfield starts game studio Popularium | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/magic-the-gathering-creator-richard-garfield-starts-game-studio-popularium/
GamesIndustry.biz
Reactional Music raises $2.05m in pre-Series A funding round
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Reactional Music Group announced that it h…
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Look at Gaming #192 | Monday April 17th 2023
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
Sega to acquire Angry Birds-maker Rovio for $775M | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2023/04/17/sega-to-acquire-angry-birds-maker-rovio-for-775m/
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Sega to acquire Angry Birds-maker Rovio for $775M | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2023/04/17/sega-to-acquire-angry-birds-maker-rovio-for-775m/
Young generations consume a 'tapestry' of games and other media | Deloitte | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/young-generations-consume-a-tapestry-of-games-and-other-media-deloitte/
The State of Esports, UGC, and Venture Capital - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6X0d7G1gfg
Betas, events, and releases: How did mobile gaming do in March? | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/81317/betas-events-and-releases-how-did-mobile-gaming-do-in-march/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
The 8 Things Supercell is Doing to Level Up — Deconstructor of Fun
https://www.deconstructoroffun.com/blog/2023/04/12/supercells-transformation
Gaming’s Generative AI Boom is Just Getting Started — Naavik
https://naavik.co/digest/generative-ai-game-development
🌈 Platforms 🏔
Roblox creators can now make and sell limited-run avatar gear - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/14/23683459/roblox-limiteds-creators-make-sell-avatar-gear-user-generated-content-ugc
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
Reddit to the Moon, Razer Stays Sharp
https://www.coindesk.com/web3/2023/04/14/reddit-to-the-moon-razer-stays-sharp/
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
6 Tips For Finding Your TikTok
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/marketing/6-tips-for-finding-your-voice-on-tiktok-and-making-your-game-go-viral
An interview with The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman on games and Hollywood | The DeanBeat | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/an-interview-with-the-walking-dead-creator-robert-kirkman-on-games-and-hollywood-the-deanbeat/
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
The Super Mario Bros. Movie pulls in $500m globally | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-super-mario-bros-movie-pulls-in-500m-globally
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
Sega to acquire Angry Birds-maker Rovio for $775M | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2023/04/17/sega-to-acquire-angry-birds-maker-rovio-for-775m/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
Sega to acquire Angry Birds-maker Rovio for $775M | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2023/04/17/sega-to-acquire-angry-birds-maker-rovio-for-775m/
Young generations consume a 'tapestry' of games and other media | Deloitte | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/young-generations-consume-a-tapestry-of-games-and-other-media-deloitte/
The State of Esports, UGC, and Venture Capital - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6X0d7G1gfg
Betas, events, and releases: How did mobile gaming do in March? | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/81317/betas-events-and-releases-how-did-mobile-gaming-do-in-march/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
The 8 Things Supercell is Doing to Level Up — Deconstructor of Fun
https://www.deconstructoroffun.com/blog/2023/04/12/supercells-transformation
Gaming’s Generative AI Boom is Just Getting Started — Naavik
https://naavik.co/digest/generative-ai-game-development
🌈 Platforms 🏔
Roblox creators can now make and sell limited-run avatar gear - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/14/23683459/roblox-limiteds-creators-make-sell-avatar-gear-user-generated-content-ugc
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
Reddit to the Moon, Razer Stays Sharp
https://www.coindesk.com/web3/2023/04/14/reddit-to-the-moon-razer-stays-sharp/
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
6 Tips For Finding Your TikTok
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/marketing/6-tips-for-finding-your-voice-on-tiktok-and-making-your-game-go-viral
An interview with The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman on games and Hollywood | The DeanBeat | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/an-interview-with-the-walking-dead-creator-robert-kirkman-on-games-and-hollywood-the-deanbeat/
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
The Super Mario Bros. Movie pulls in $500m globally | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-super-mario-bros-movie-pulls-in-500m-globally
TechCrunch
Sega to acquire Angry Birds-maker Rovio for $775M
Japanese gaming giant Sega has confirmed that it’s buying Finland’s Rovio in an all-cash deal worth €706 million ($775 million).
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• 10 Newly Spotted Games
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Look at Gaming #193 | Tuesday April 18th 2023
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
The “Human Algorithm” Behind Manga’s Success — Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World
https://www.pureinventionbook.com/newsletter/the-human-algorithm-of-manga
🌊 MARKET ☎️
Sega & Rovio: Four key dates | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/81334/sega-and-rovio-four-key-dates/
Deloitte survey: 45% of gamers want more games based on film and TV | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/deloitte-survey-45-of-gamers-want-more-games-based-on-film-and-tv
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
The “Human Algorithm” Behind Manga’s Success — Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World
https://www.pureinventionbook.com/newsletter/the-human-algorithm-of-manga
Why cloud gaming isn't a market... - by Simon Carless
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/why-cloud-gaming-isnt-a-market
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
Smurf Happens: Beloved Blue Characters Enter Web3
https://www.coindesk.com/web3/2023/04/17/smurf-happens-beloved-blue-characters-enter-web3/
Nike is Releasing Its First Digital Sneaker Collection on .Swoosh
https://www.coindesk.com/web3/2023/04/17/nike-is-releasing-its-first-digital-sneaker-collection-on-swoosh/
LandVault teams up with Super League for metaverse gaming | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/landvault-teams-up-with-super-league-for-metaverse-gaming/
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
Anatomy of a Game Music Track: Composing Music for Skyweaver
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/blogs/anatomy-of-a-game-music-track-composing-music-for-skyweaver
💰 Fundraising 🧧
Xsolla invests in 'phygital' fashion startup Pillz | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/gaming-business/xsolla-invests-in-phygital-fashion-startup-pillz/
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
The “Human Algorithm” Behind Manga’s Success — Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World
https://www.pureinventionbook.com/newsletter/the-human-algorithm-of-manga
🌊 MARKET ☎️
Sega & Rovio: Four key dates | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/81334/sega-and-rovio-four-key-dates/
Deloitte survey: 45% of gamers want more games based on film and TV | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/deloitte-survey-45-of-gamers-want-more-games-based-on-film-and-tv
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
The “Human Algorithm” Behind Manga’s Success — Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World
https://www.pureinventionbook.com/newsletter/the-human-algorithm-of-manga
Why cloud gaming isn't a market... - by Simon Carless
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/why-cloud-gaming-isnt-a-market
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
Smurf Happens: Beloved Blue Characters Enter Web3
https://www.coindesk.com/web3/2023/04/17/smurf-happens-beloved-blue-characters-enter-web3/
Nike is Releasing Its First Digital Sneaker Collection on .Swoosh
https://www.coindesk.com/web3/2023/04/17/nike-is-releasing-its-first-digital-sneaker-collection-on-swoosh/
LandVault teams up with Super League for metaverse gaming | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/landvault-teams-up-with-super-league-for-metaverse-gaming/
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
Anatomy of a Game Music Track: Composing Music for Skyweaver
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/blogs/anatomy-of-a-game-music-track-composing-music-for-skyweaver
💰 Fundraising 🧧
Xsolla invests in 'phygital' fashion startup Pillz | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/gaming-business/xsolla-invests-in-phygital-fashion-startup-pillz/
Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World
The “Human Algorithm” Behind Manga’s Success — Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World
How to build an illustrated empire, the Japanese way
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Look at Gaming #194 | Wednesday April 19th 2023
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
Hypercasual games are shrinking while hybrid casual is on the rise | Liftoff | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/hypercasual-games-are-shrinking-while-hybrid-casual-is-on-the-rise-liftoff/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
Twitch hours watched drop another 5% in March | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/twitch-hours-watched-drop-another-5-in-march
Hypercasual games are shrinking while hybrid casual is on the rise | Liftoff | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/hypercasual-games-are-shrinking-while-hybrid-casual-is-on-the-rise-liftoff/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
Gala Games to Airdrop Version 2 Tokens in May
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2023/04/18/gala-games-to-airdrop-version-2-tokens-in-may/
Crypto Unicorns will shift more governance control to active players | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/crypto-unicorns-will-shift-more-governance-control-to-active-players/
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
Everything you never wanted to know about burnout | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/everything-you-never-wanted-to-know-about-burnout
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
The Sims 4 reaches franchise milestone with 70 million players
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-i-the-sims-4-i-reaches-franchise-milestone-with-70-million-players
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
Hypercasual games are shrinking while hybrid casual is on the rise | Liftoff | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/hypercasual-games-are-shrinking-while-hybrid-casual-is-on-the-rise-liftoff/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
Twitch hours watched drop another 5% in March | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/twitch-hours-watched-drop-another-5-in-march
Hypercasual games are shrinking while hybrid casual is on the rise | Liftoff | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/hypercasual-games-are-shrinking-while-hybrid-casual-is-on-the-rise-liftoff/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
Gala Games to Airdrop Version 2 Tokens in May
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2023/04/18/gala-games-to-airdrop-version-2-tokens-in-may/
Crypto Unicorns will shift more governance control to active players | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/crypto-unicorns-will-shift-more-governance-control-to-active-players/
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
Everything you never wanted to know about burnout | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/everything-you-never-wanted-to-know-about-burnout
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
The Sims 4 reaches franchise milestone with 70 million players
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-i-the-sims-4-i-reaches-franchise-milestone-with-70-million-players
VentureBeat
Hypercasual games are shrinking while hybrid casual is on the rise | Liftoff
The hypercasual games market share has shrunk by almost 20% percentage points in the past year, but hybrid casual games are on the rise.
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Look at Gaming #195 | Thursday April 20th 2023
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
Snap shows off new Snapchat AR experiences | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/metaverse/snap-shows-off-new-snapchat-ar-experiences/
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The Rising Stars of Kick: Analyzing the Growth of Top Live Streamers
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https://venturebeat.com/games/bitkraft-ventures-expands-to-asia-for-game-investing/
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/us-game-revenue-down-5-to-46bn-in-march-says-circana-us-monthly-charts
Buildbox is bringing generative AI to user-generated games | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/buildbox-is-bringing-generative-ai-to-user-generated-games/
Sega and Rovio: a perfect match or ‘two drunks holding each other up’? - Mobilegamer.biz
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The New Fortnite Creative Millionaires — Naavik
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Swaarm launches advanced privacy suite for user acquisition | VentureBeat
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Snap shows off new Snapchat AR experiences | VentureBeat
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The Rising Stars of Kick: Analyzing the Growth of Top Live Streamers
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Bitkraft Ventures expands to Asia for game investing | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/bitkraft-ventures-expands-to-asia-for-game-investing/
USC Games Expo returns to campus with 60 student games | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/usc-games-expo-returns-to-campus-with-60-student-games/
AARP: 45% of people 50+ play games | GamesIndustry.biz
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Netflix Q1 earnings: sequential ARPU decline in UCAN, ad economics strong | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/netflix-q1-earnings-sequential-arpu-decline-in-ucan-ad-economics-strong/
Netflix say 'no' in in-game ads in today's investor call | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/81343/netflix-say-no-in-in-game-ads-in-todays-investor-call/
US game revenue down 5% to $4.6bn in March, says Circana | US monthly charts | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/us-game-revenue-down-5-to-46bn-in-march-says-circana-us-monthly-charts
Buildbox is bringing generative AI to user-generated games | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/buildbox-is-bringing-generative-ai-to-user-generated-games/
Sega and Rovio: a perfect match or ‘two drunks holding each other up’? - Mobilegamer.biz
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The New Fortnite Creative Millionaires — Naavik
https://naavik.co/digest/fortnite-creative-millionaires
Privacy, Digital Deglobalization, and the Three Internets | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/privacy-digital-deglobalization-and-the-three-internets/
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Meta wants to turn Horizon Worlds into a place for the cool kids
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/meta-wants-to-turn-horizon-worlds-into-a-place-for-the-cool-kids
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Starbucks Odyssey Releases Second Limited-Edition NFTs, “The First Store Collection” Stamps
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Square Enix partners with Elixir Games on Web3 gaming platform | VentureBeat
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Swaarm launches advanced privacy suite for user acquisition | VentureBeat
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https://venturebeat.com/games/karate-combat-raises-18m-web3-live-sports/
Goals scores $20M Series A to develop esports ready soccer game | VentureBeat
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Public game company stock prices rise in Q1 but acquisitions fall | Drake Star | VentureBeat
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Why the $830M gaming fund Bitkraft is bullish on Asia | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2023/04/20/gaming-vc-bitkraft-asia/
Epic buys Brazil-based game developer Aquiris to boost Fortnite | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2023/04/20/epic-buys-brazil-based-game-developer-aquiris-to-boost-fortnite/
Public game company stock prices rise in Q1 but acquisitions fall | Drake Star | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/public-game-company-stock-prices-rise-in-q1-but-acquisitions-fall-drake-star/
2023 Casual Gaming Apps Report | Liftoff
https://info.liftoff.io/2023-casual-gaming-apps-report
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Sega's $776 million bid for Angry Birds maker Rovio.
https://superjoost.substack.com/p/segas-776m-rovio-bid
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Exclusive: TikTok is turning into gaming's discovery engine | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/exclusive-tiktok-gaming-strategy-discovery-engine/
Facebook makes Messenger more alluring with games during your calls | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/81354/facebook-makes-messenger-more-alluring-with-games-during-your-calls/
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NFT Marketplaces Sales, Users Drop to Lows Not Seen Since 2021, Dune Data Shows
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XSET branches into Web3 gaming, signs creator Brycent | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/brycent-xset-web3-gaming-creator-esports/
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Download this game developer's guide to going cross-platform | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/download-this-game-developers-guide-to-going-cross-platform
How Move's AI technology aims to be a game-changer for motion capture | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/how-moves-ai-technology-aims-to-be-a-game-changer-for-motion-capture
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TreesPlease Games unveils LongLeaf Valley eco game and $8M funding | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/treesplease-games-unveils-longleaf-valley-eco-game-and-8m-funding/
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Diablo IV is having an open server test in May | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/diablo-iv-is-having-an-open-server-test-in-may/
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Public game company stock prices rise in Q1 but acquisitions fall | Drake Star | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/public-game-company-stock-prices-rise-in-q1-but-acquisitions-fall-drake-star/
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How acquiring Rovio empowers Sega to grow its IP and global games business
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/blogs/how-acquiring-rovio-empowers-sega-to-grow-its-ip-and-global-games-business
Why the $830M gaming fund Bitkraft is bullish on Asia | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2023/04/20/gaming-vc-bitkraft-asia/
Epic buys Brazil-based game developer Aquiris to boost Fortnite | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2023/04/20/epic-buys-brazil-based-game-developer-aquiris-to-boost-fortnite/
Public game company stock prices rise in Q1 but acquisitions fall | Drake Star | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/public-game-company-stock-prices-rise-in-q1-but-acquisitions-fall-drake-star/
2023 Casual Gaming Apps Report | Liftoff
https://info.liftoff.io/2023-casual-gaming-apps-report
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Sega's $776 million bid for Angry Birds maker Rovio.
https://superjoost.substack.com/p/segas-776m-rovio-bid
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https://venturebeat.com/games/exclusive-tiktok-gaming-strategy-discovery-engine/
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XSET branches into Web3 gaming, signs creator Brycent | VentureBeat
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Download this game developer's guide to going cross-platform | GamesIndustry.biz
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How Move's AI technology aims to be a game-changer for motion capture | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/how-moves-ai-technology-aims-to-be-a-game-changer-for-motion-capture
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TreesPlease Games unveils LongLeaf Valley eco game and $8M funding | VentureBeat
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Diablo IV is having an open server test in May | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/diablo-iv-is-having-an-open-server-test-in-may/
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Public game company stock prices rise in Q1 but acquisitions fall | Drake Star
Stocks rose for public game companies in Q1, and that could help revive a weak acquisition market, according to Drake Star Partners.
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Speedrunning a16z Games' Games Startup School: AI Edition
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Sega and Rovio’s top grossing and most-downloaded mobile games - Mobilegamer.biz
https://mobilegamer.biz/sega-and-rovios-top-grossing-and-most-downloaded-mobile-games/
data.ai: Top Mobile Games by Revenue and Downloads in Q1 2023
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/dataai-top-mobile-games-by-revenue
China's game regulator approves 86 new games, including Mobile Legends: Bang Ban | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/81357/chinas-game-regulator-approves-86-new-games-including-mobile-legends-bang-bang/
Speedrunning a16z Games' Games Startup School: AI Edition
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https://mobiledevmemo.com/interpreting-the-results-of-googles-privacy-sandbox-test/
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a16z Games' Tips on Hiring
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World Makers receives $4m in funding | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/world-makers-receives-4m-in-funding
SuperDuperSecret Co. raises over $1M to re-create classic chess with 10-player battle royale | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/superdupersecret-co-raises-over-1m-to-re-create-classic-chess-with-10-player-battle-royale/
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Stardew Valley creator shares early concept sketches from old notebook
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Speedrunning a16z Games' Games Startup School: AI Edition
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data.ai: Top Mobile Games by Revenue and Downloads in Q1 2023
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/dataai-top-mobile-games-by-revenue
China's game regulator approves 86 new games, including Mobile Legends: Bang Ban | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/81357/chinas-game-regulator-approves-86-new-games-including-mobile-legends-bang-bang/
Speedrunning a16z Games' Games Startup School: AI Edition
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The Tabletop Renaissance - YouTube
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OTT: Gaming’s Next Unlock
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Interpreting the results of Google's Privacy Sandbox test | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/interpreting-the-results-of-googles-privacy-sandbox-test/
Breaking Down Duolingo's Gamified App
https://twitter.com/amytongwu/status/1650310271682981888
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What is Decentralized Media? How Web3 is Making Its Way Into Journalism
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a16z Games' Tips on Hiring
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World Makers receives $4m in funding | GamesIndustry.biz
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Stardew Valley creator shares early concept sketches from old notebook
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Look at Gaming #198 | Tuesday April 25th 2023
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Apple wins appeal against Epic Games' antitrust lawsuit | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/apple-wins-appeal-against-epic-games-antitrust-lawsuit
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Meta's ad spend glitch and the risks of marketing automation | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/metas-ad-spend-glitch-and-the-risks-of-marketing-automation/
Where are Steam, Xbox and PlayStation's players located?
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/where-are-steam-xbox-and-playstations
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Apple wins appeal against Epic Games' antitrust lawsuit | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/apple-wins-appeal-against-epic-games-antitrust-lawsuit
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Users See Bluesky as a Twitter Alternative After Twitter Ends Legacy Verification
https://www.coindesk.com/web3/2023/04/24/as-twitter-ends-legacy-blue-checks-bluesky-emerges-as-decentralized-alternative/
Polygon, Cardano and Solana See Rise in NFT Sales
https://www.coindesk.com/web3/2023/04/24/polygon-cardano-and-solana-nft-sales-rise-as-ethereum-nft-sales-slump/
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
In-game ads by Anzu.io triple Cooking Fever’s ARPDAU | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/81367/in-game-ads-by-anzuio-triple-cooking-fevers-arpdau/
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King, Seriously and Next veterans Cosmic Lounge land €4m in seed funding - Mobilegamer.biz
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Katmai raises $22M for a new take on the metaverse with 3D virtual office | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/katmai-raises-22m-for-a-new-take-on-the-metaverse-with-3d-virtual-office/
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
Dead Island 2 slays its way to 1 million copies in one weekend
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-i-dead-island-2-i-slays-its-way-to-1-million-copies-in-one-weekend
Genshin Impact developer returns with Honkai: Star Rail on April 26th - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/24/23695826/honkai-star-rail-release-date-trailer-pre-install
Call of Duty is being turned into a board game
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/call-of-duty-the-board-game-aims-to-turn-the-shooter-into-a-strategic-tabletop-experience
Monopoly Go is topping charts worldwide – can Scopely beat Coin Master at its own game? - Mobilegamer.biz
https://mobilegamer.biz/monopoly-go-is-topping-charts-worldwide-can-scopely-beat-coin-master-at-its-own-game/
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Apple wins appeal against Epic Games' antitrust lawsuit | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/apple-wins-appeal-against-epic-games-antitrust-lawsuit
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Meta's ad spend glitch and the risks of marketing automation | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/metas-ad-spend-glitch-and-the-risks-of-marketing-automation/
Where are Steam, Xbox and PlayStation's players located?
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/where-are-steam-xbox-and-playstations
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Apple wins appeal against Epic Games' antitrust lawsuit | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/apple-wins-appeal-against-epic-games-antitrust-lawsuit
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
Users See Bluesky as a Twitter Alternative After Twitter Ends Legacy Verification
https://www.coindesk.com/web3/2023/04/24/as-twitter-ends-legacy-blue-checks-bluesky-emerges-as-decentralized-alternative/
Polygon, Cardano and Solana See Rise in NFT Sales
https://www.coindesk.com/web3/2023/04/24/polygon-cardano-and-solana-nft-sales-rise-as-ethereum-nft-sales-slump/
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
In-game ads by Anzu.io triple Cooking Fever’s ARPDAU | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/81367/in-game-ads-by-anzuio-triple-cooking-fevers-arpdau/
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King, Seriously and Next veterans Cosmic Lounge land €4m in seed funding - Mobilegamer.biz
https://mobilegamer.biz/king-seriously-and-next-veterans-cosmic-lounge-land-e4m-in-seed-funding/
Katmai raises $22M for a new take on the metaverse with 3D virtual office | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/katmai-raises-22m-for-a-new-take-on-the-metaverse-with-3d-virtual-office/
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
Dead Island 2 slays its way to 1 million copies in one weekend
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-i-dead-island-2-i-slays-its-way-to-1-million-copies-in-one-weekend
Genshin Impact developer returns with Honkai: Star Rail on April 26th - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/24/23695826/honkai-star-rail-release-date-trailer-pre-install
Call of Duty is being turned into a board game
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/call-of-duty-the-board-game-aims-to-turn-the-shooter-into-a-strategic-tabletop-experience
Monopoly Go is topping charts worldwide – can Scopely beat Coin Master at its own game? - Mobilegamer.biz
https://mobilegamer.biz/monopoly-go-is-topping-charts-worldwide-can-scopely-beat-coin-master-at-its-own-game/
GamesIndustry.biz
Apple wins appeal against Epic Games' antitrust lawsuit
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Apple has won an appeal in an antitrust cl…
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This one is on the Ronin Network!
The purpose of this article is to be the seminal tome on what it means to build on Ronin.
How are developers supported by Sky Mavis? Why did projects choose to build here? What are the considerations?
Show some love y'all! Appreciate you guys for rockin' with us since Day 1.
https://twitter.com/thecoreloop/status/1650847583357784068
Our first deep-dive piece ❤️
This one is on the Ronin Network!
The purpose of this article is to be the seminal tome on what it means to build on Ronin.
How are developers supported by Sky Mavis? Why did projects choose to build here? What are the considerations?
Show some love y'all! Appreciate you guys for rockin' with us since Day 1.
https://twitter.com/thecoreloop/status/1650847583357784068
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Look at Gaming #199 | Wednesday April 26th 2023
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
UK blocks Microsoft's planned $68.7B Activision bid, saying it would 'substantially weaken competition' | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2023/04/26/uk-blocks-microsofts-planned-68-7b-activision-bid-saying-it-would-substantially-weaken-competition/?guccounter=1
🌊 MARKET ☎️
UK blocks Microsoft's planned $68.7B Activision bid, saying it would 'substantially weaken competition' | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2023/04/26/uk-blocks-microsofts-planned-68-7b-activision-bid-saying-it-would-substantially-weaken-competition/?guccounter=1
Microsoft praises Xbox Game Pass as subscription revenue nears $1B
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/microsoft-praises-xbox-game-pass-as-quarterly-subscription-revenue-nears-1-billion
Alphabet Q4 earnings: Search returns to growth, YouTube down 3% | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/alphabet-q4-earnings-search-returns-to-growth-youtube-down-3/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
App review is still broken, and developers are angry: “Apple sees itself as above the law” - Mobilegamer.biz
https://mobilegamer.biz/app-review-is-still-broken-and-developers-are-angry-apple-sees-itself-as-above-the-law/
The Epic v. Apple appeal decision will change very little | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/the-epic-v-apple-appeal-decision-will-change-very-little/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
Eva Herzigová turned herself into a MetaHuman - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/25/23696837/epic-metahuman-eva-herzigova-model
Razer, Roblox partner for peripherals bundled with in-game items | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/razer-roblox-partner-peripherals-bundled-digital-item/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
🎮 Web3 Gaming Consolidates to Survive — Deconstructor of Fun
https://www.deconstructoroffun.com/shorts/2023/4/24/web3-gaming-consolidates-to-survive
Interoperability, Game Ecosystems and Web3 - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM7mgexXHmk
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
Kinetix launches text-to-animation AI for new era in user-generated content | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/kinetix-launches-text-to-animation-ai-for-new-era-in-user-generated-content/
Give me the money: A mobile funding application guide | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/give-me-the-money-a-mobile-funding-application-guide
💰 Fundraising 🧧
Animoca Brands subsidiary Tinytap accrues $8.5m investment | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/81385/animoca-brands-subsidiary-tinytap-accrues-85m-investment/
Mobile games veterans raise €4m in seed funding for new studio, Cosmic Lounge | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/81380/mobile-games-veterans-raise-4m-in-seed-funding-for-new-studio-cosmic-lounge/
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
Realistic bodycam video game trailer goes viral
https://www.axios.com/2023/04/25/unrecord-trailer-bodycam-studio-drama-columbine
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
UK blocks Microsoft's planned $68.7B Activision bid, saying it would 'substantially weaken competition' | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2023/04/26/uk-blocks-microsofts-planned-68-7b-activision-bid-saying-it-would-substantially-weaken-competition/?guccounter=1
🌊 MARKET ☎️
UK blocks Microsoft's planned $68.7B Activision bid, saying it would 'substantially weaken competition' | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2023/04/26/uk-blocks-microsofts-planned-68-7b-activision-bid-saying-it-would-substantially-weaken-competition/?guccounter=1
Microsoft praises Xbox Game Pass as subscription revenue nears $1B
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/microsoft-praises-xbox-game-pass-as-quarterly-subscription-revenue-nears-1-billion
Alphabet Q4 earnings: Search returns to growth, YouTube down 3% | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/alphabet-q4-earnings-search-returns-to-growth-youtube-down-3/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
App review is still broken, and developers are angry: “Apple sees itself as above the law” - Mobilegamer.biz
https://mobilegamer.biz/app-review-is-still-broken-and-developers-are-angry-apple-sees-itself-as-above-the-law/
The Epic v. Apple appeal decision will change very little | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/the-epic-v-apple-appeal-decision-will-change-very-little/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
Eva Herzigová turned herself into a MetaHuman - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/25/23696837/epic-metahuman-eva-herzigova-model
Razer, Roblox partner for peripherals bundled with in-game items | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/razer-roblox-partner-peripherals-bundled-digital-item/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
🎮 Web3 Gaming Consolidates to Survive — Deconstructor of Fun
https://www.deconstructoroffun.com/shorts/2023/4/24/web3-gaming-consolidates-to-survive
Interoperability, Game Ecosystems and Web3 - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM7mgexXHmk
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
Kinetix launches text-to-animation AI for new era in user-generated content | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/kinetix-launches-text-to-animation-ai-for-new-era-in-user-generated-content/
Give me the money: A mobile funding application guide | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/give-me-the-money-a-mobile-funding-application-guide
💰 Fundraising 🧧
Animoca Brands subsidiary Tinytap accrues $8.5m investment | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/81385/animoca-brands-subsidiary-tinytap-accrues-85m-investment/
Mobile games veterans raise €4m in seed funding for new studio, Cosmic Lounge | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/81380/mobile-games-veterans-raise-4m-in-seed-funding-for-new-studio-cosmic-lounge/
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
Realistic bodycam video game trailer goes viral
https://www.axios.com/2023/04/25/unrecord-trailer-bodycam-studio-drama-columbine
TechCrunch
UK blocks Microsoft’s planned $68.7B Activision bid, saying it would ‘substantially weaken competition’
The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has confirmed that it intends to block Microsoft’s megabucks Activision acquisition, concluding that such a merger would create “…the most powerful operator” in the cloud gaming market.
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Look at Gaming #200 | Thursday April 27th 2023
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
Crypto disrupts the IP market by being open, efficient, and accessible.
https://twitter.com/Mikey0x_/status/1651227118133551104?s=20
🌊 MARKET ☎️
Without Activision, what does Xbox do now? | Opinion | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/without-activision-what-does-xbox-do-now-opinion
Activision Blizzard Q1 2023 financials show another record quarter for King | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/81397/activision-blizzard-q1-2023-financials-show-another-record-quarter-for-king/
Meta Q1 earnings: can AI overcome ATT? | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/meta-q1-earnings-did-ai-overcome-att/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
The GameDiscoverCo: The geography of PlayStation, Xbox & Steam users (2023)
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/the-gamediscoverco-the-geography
Riot Games & The Problem With Esports — Naavik
https://naavik.co/digest/riot-games-esports-problem
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
NFL launches multiple games tied to NFL Draft | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/nfl-launches-multiple-games-tied-to-nfl-draft/
Thread of threads 🧵 across different subjects related to game design, startups, management, and digital collectibles
https://twitter.com/skilllevel7/status/1650831453712977920
Crypto disrupts the IP market by being open, efficient, and accessible.
https://twitter.com/Mikey0x_/status/1651227118133551104?s=20
The Ronin Experience -- a dive into the Ronin Network
https://twitter.com/thecoreloop/status/1650847583357784068?s=20
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
Unity Game Engine: A Comprehensive Guide
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/a-comprehensive-guide-to-the-unity-2d-3d-game-engine
💰 Fundraising 🧧
Rivalry raises $7.3M to drive growth, sets quarterly revenue record | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/rivalry-raises-7-3m-to-drive-growth-sets-quarterly-revenue-record/
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
Crypto disrupts the IP market by being open, efficient, and accessible.
https://twitter.com/Mikey0x_/status/1651227118133551104?s=20
🌊 MARKET ☎️
Without Activision, what does Xbox do now? | Opinion | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/without-activision-what-does-xbox-do-now-opinion
Activision Blizzard Q1 2023 financials show another record quarter for King | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/81397/activision-blizzard-q1-2023-financials-show-another-record-quarter-for-king/
Meta Q1 earnings: can AI overcome ATT? | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/meta-q1-earnings-did-ai-overcome-att/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
The GameDiscoverCo: The geography of PlayStation, Xbox & Steam users (2023)
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/the-gamediscoverco-the-geography
Riot Games & The Problem With Esports — Naavik
https://naavik.co/digest/riot-games-esports-problem
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
NFL launches multiple games tied to NFL Draft | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/nfl-launches-multiple-games-tied-to-nfl-draft/
Thread of threads 🧵 across different subjects related to game design, startups, management, and digital collectibles
https://twitter.com/skilllevel7/status/1650831453712977920
Crypto disrupts the IP market by being open, efficient, and accessible.
https://twitter.com/Mikey0x_/status/1651227118133551104?s=20
The Ronin Experience -- a dive into the Ronin Network
https://twitter.com/thecoreloop/status/1650847583357784068?s=20
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
Unity Game Engine: A Comprehensive Guide
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/a-comprehensive-guide-to-the-unity-2d-3d-game-engine
💰 Fundraising 🧧
Rivalry raises $7.3M to drive growth, sets quarterly revenue record | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/rivalry-raises-7-3m-to-drive-growth-sets-quarterly-revenue-record/
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Look at Gaming #201 | Friday April 28th 2023
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
Sony aims to sell 25m PS5 units by April 2024 | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sony-aims-to-sell-25m-ps5-units-by-april-2024
🌊 MARKET ☎️
NetEase reported $13.991 billion in revenue in 2022, but there may be trouble ah | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/81404/netease-reported-13991-billion-in-revenue-in-2022-but-there-may-be-trouble-ahead/
GDC is exorbitantly expensive — but still vital for many game developers - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/27/23679081/gdc-2023-price-affordability-game-developers-conference
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
#195: Blocking high - Hit Points by Nathan Brown
https://hitpoints.substack.com/p/195-blocking-high
🌈 Platforms 🏔
Sony aims to sell 25m PS5 units by April 2024 | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sony-aims-to-sell-25m-ps5-units-by-april-2024
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
ONE Championship partners with Animoca for Web3 mobile game | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/81405/one-championship-partners-with-animoca-for-web3-mobile-game/
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
Capcom's new Street Fighter movie finds its directors
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/capcom-s-new-i-street-fighter-i-movie-finds-its-directors
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
Sony aims to sell 25m PS5 units by April 2024 | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sony-aims-to-sell-25m-ps5-units-by-april-2024
🌊 MARKET ☎️
NetEase reported $13.991 billion in revenue in 2022, but there may be trouble ah | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/81404/netease-reported-13991-billion-in-revenue-in-2022-but-there-may-be-trouble-ahead/
GDC is exorbitantly expensive — but still vital for many game developers - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/27/23679081/gdc-2023-price-affordability-game-developers-conference
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
#195: Blocking high - Hit Points by Nathan Brown
https://hitpoints.substack.com/p/195-blocking-high
🌈 Platforms 🏔
Sony aims to sell 25m PS5 units by April 2024 | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sony-aims-to-sell-25m-ps5-units-by-april-2024
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
ONE Championship partners with Animoca for Web3 mobile game | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/81405/one-championship-partners-with-animoca-for-web3-mobile-game/
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
Capcom's new Street Fighter movie finds its directors
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/capcom-s-new-i-street-fighter-i-movie-finds-its-directors
GamesIndustry.biz
Sony aims to sell 25m PS5 units by April 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inboxSony plans to sell 25 million units of Play…
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Look at Gaming #202 | Monday May 1st 2023
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
5 top streamers team up to launch creator-led Fortnite experience | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/project-v-top-streamers-launch-creator-led-fortnite-experience/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
SGA: Serbian game industry in 2023 - by Dmitriy Byshonkov
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/sga-serbian-game-industry-in-2023
Video Game Live-Streaming Trends Q1 2023 - Stream Hatchet
https://streamhatchet.com/blog/video-game-live-streaming-trends-q1-2023-report/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
PlayStation: Our live-service games will target different genres, release schedules and audiences | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-our-live-service-games-will-target-different-genres-release-schedules-and-audiences
Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Deal: A Complete Timeline — Naavik
https://naavik.co/digest/microsoft-activision-blizzard-timeline
Why the U.K. is Blocking Gaming's Biggest Deal Ever
https://www.jacobwolf.report/p/why-the-uk-is-blocking-gamings-biggest#details
Playing by the Rules
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/playing-by-the-rules
🌈 Platforms 🏔
5 top streamers team up to launch creator-led Fortnite experience | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/project-v-top-streamers-launch-creator-led-fortnite-experience/
NetEase brings player content-creation tools to Life After | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/81410/netease-brings-player-content-creation-tools-to-life-after/
Even Microsoft is concerned its Xbox app store could struggle to break mobile's duopoly - Mobilegamer.biz
https://mobilegamer.biz/even-microsoft-is-concerned-its-xbox-app-store-could-struggle-to-break-mobiles-duopoly/
The PlayStation 5 has topped 38 million lifetime sales
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/playstation-5-nears-40-million-lifetime-sales-and-sony-thinks-it-could-become-a-record-breaker
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
The best free game making tools
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/pc/the-best-free-game-making-tools
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
The entire Super Mario Bros. movie keeps getting posted to Twitter - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/30/23705377/the-entire-super-mario-bros-movie-keeps-getting-posted-to-twitter
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
5 top streamers team up to launch creator-led Fortnite experience | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/project-v-top-streamers-launch-creator-led-fortnite-experience/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
SGA: Serbian game industry in 2023 - by Dmitriy Byshonkov
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/sga-serbian-game-industry-in-2023
Video Game Live-Streaming Trends Q1 2023 - Stream Hatchet
https://streamhatchet.com/blog/video-game-live-streaming-trends-q1-2023-report/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
PlayStation: Our live-service games will target different genres, release schedules and audiences | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-our-live-service-games-will-target-different-genres-release-schedules-and-audiences
Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Deal: A Complete Timeline — Naavik
https://naavik.co/digest/microsoft-activision-blizzard-timeline
Why the U.K. is Blocking Gaming's Biggest Deal Ever
https://www.jacobwolf.report/p/why-the-uk-is-blocking-gamings-biggest#details
Playing by the Rules
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/playing-by-the-rules
🌈 Platforms 🏔
5 top streamers team up to launch creator-led Fortnite experience | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/project-v-top-streamers-launch-creator-led-fortnite-experience/
NetEase brings player content-creation tools to Life After | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/81410/netease-brings-player-content-creation-tools-to-life-after/
Even Microsoft is concerned its Xbox app store could struggle to break mobile's duopoly - Mobilegamer.biz
https://mobilegamer.biz/even-microsoft-is-concerned-its-xbox-app-store-could-struggle-to-break-mobiles-duopoly/
The PlayStation 5 has topped 38 million lifetime sales
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/playstation-5-nears-40-million-lifetime-sales-and-sony-thinks-it-could-become-a-record-breaker
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
The best free game making tools
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/pc/the-best-free-game-making-tools
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
The entire Super Mario Bros. movie keeps getting posted to Twitter - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/30/23705377/the-entire-super-mario-bros-movie-keeps-getting-posted-to-twitter
VentureBeat
5 top streamers team up to launch creator-led Fortnite experience
Ninja, NICKMERCS, TimtheTatman, CouRageJD and SypherPK are joining forces to launch "Project V," a community-driven Fortnite experience.
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Look at Gaming #203 | Tuesday May 2nd 2023
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
Wreak havoc on your favorite streamer's game with Crowd Control | TechCrunch
🌊 MARKET ☎️
Stream Hatchet: Video Games Streaming in Q1 2023
Wreak havoc on your favorite streamer's game with Crowd Control | TechCrunch
Snap Q1 earnings: the best way out is always through | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
GamesBeat Summit 2023: The future of mobile gaming | VentureBeat
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
Interview: Electronic Arts hit-maker talks Star Wars, Battlefield
🌈 Platforms 🏔
Meta announces Quest VR gaming showcase in June | VentureBeat
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
Sotheby's Metaverse Launches Curated Secondary NFT Marketplace
A rising gaming investment DAO (modeled after @NounsDAO) ran by our fren @0xChanglu Twitter
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
Super Mario Bros. Movie grosses $1bn globally | GamesIndustry.biz
Apex Legends Mobile goes offline today after earning EA around $36m - Mobilegamer.biz
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
Wreak havoc on your favorite streamer's game with Crowd Control | TechCrunch
🌊 MARKET ☎️
Stream Hatchet: Video Games Streaming in Q1 2023
Wreak havoc on your favorite streamer's game with Crowd Control | TechCrunch
Snap Q1 earnings: the best way out is always through | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
GamesBeat Summit 2023: The future of mobile gaming | VentureBeat
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
Interview: Electronic Arts hit-maker talks Star Wars, Battlefield
🌈 Platforms 🏔
Meta announces Quest VR gaming showcase in June | VentureBeat
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
Sotheby's Metaverse Launches Curated Secondary NFT Marketplace
A rising gaming investment DAO (modeled after @NounsDAO) ran by our fren @0xChanglu Twitter
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
Super Mario Bros. Movie grosses $1bn globally | GamesIndustry.biz
Apex Legends Mobile goes offline today after earning EA around $36m - Mobilegamer.biz
TechCrunch
Wreak havoc on your favorite streamer’s game with Crowd Control
You’re streaming the Sims to your loyal Twitch followers when suddenly, a fire ignites in the middle of your virtual home. As you scramble to put out the fire before the Sim firefighters arrive, another flame appears out of nowhere. In the Twitch chat, your…
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Look at Gaming #204 | Wednesday May 3rd 2023
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
Snowman, the studio behind Alto's Adventure, debuts wingsuit game Laya’s Horizon exclusively with Netflix | TechCrunch
🌊 MARKET ☎️
WePlay Ventures launches Europe’s largest accelerator program for gaming startup | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
April’s top mobile game downloads worldwide - Mobilegamer.biz
Sega and Rovio bosses to double down on IP building across platforms and transmedia - Mobilegamer.biz
🌈 Platforms 🏔
Snowman, the studio behind Alto's Adventure, debuts wingsuit game Laya’s Horizon exclusively with Netflix | TechCrunch
Will Apple’s iOS sideloading be a Europe exclusive? | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
Nintendo targeting multiple platforms in new job listing - is mobile one of them | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
New World and Lost Ark forums killed as Amazon pivots to Discord
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
Atari and Anima turn classic arcade game characters into AR and AI Onlybots | VentureBeat
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
How Times & Galaxy makes reporting feel like a natural part of games
How to build a visionary game company and strong culture | Dino Patti | VentureBeat
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
Citizen Sleeper gets a tabletop game | News-in-brief | GamesIndustry.biz
Convergence: A League Of Legends Story Will Be Released This Month - Game Informer
Honkai: Star Rail races to 20 million downloads on launch day | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
Snowman, the studio behind Alto's Adventure, debuts wingsuit game Laya’s Horizon exclusively with Netflix | TechCrunch
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WePlay Ventures launches Europe’s largest accelerator program for gaming startup | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
April’s top mobile game downloads worldwide - Mobilegamer.biz
Sega and Rovio bosses to double down on IP building across platforms and transmedia - Mobilegamer.biz
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Snowman, the studio behind Alto's Adventure, debuts wingsuit game Laya’s Horizon exclusively with Netflix | TechCrunch
Will Apple’s iOS sideloading be a Europe exclusive? | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
Nintendo targeting multiple platforms in new job listing - is mobile one of them | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
New World and Lost Ark forums killed as Amazon pivots to Discord
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Atari and Anima turn classic arcade game characters into AR and AI Onlybots | VentureBeat
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How Times & Galaxy makes reporting feel like a natural part of games
How to build a visionary game company and strong culture | Dino Patti | VentureBeat
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Citizen Sleeper gets a tabletop game | News-in-brief | GamesIndustry.biz
Convergence: A League Of Legends Story Will Be Released This Month - Game Informer
Honkai: Star Rail races to 20 million downloads on launch day | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
TechCrunch
Snowman, the studio behind Alto’s Adventure, debuts wingsuit game Laya’s Horizon exclusively with Netflix
Snowman, the mobile game studio behind Alto’s Adventure and Alto’s Odyssey, has launched its latest title called Laya’s Horizon exclusively with Netflix. The wingsuit game sees players mastering the art of flying, diving off mountains, weaving across forests…
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Look at Gaming #205 | Thursday May 4th 2023
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A Deep Dive Into Starbuck's Odyssey
🌊 MARKET ☎️
Why did Sega buy Rovio? | GamesIndustry.biz
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
Analysis: how arcade video game 'discovery' works!
Digging Into Creator Revenue Attribution
Clash Mini - Supercell’s Next Billion Dollar Game? — Deconstructor of Fun
Sony is breaking records with PlayStation 5
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Unity lays off 600 staff members, prepares to close half of its offices | VentureBeat
Fortnite is now available on Fire TV and Amazon Luna | TechCrunch
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South Korean Publisher Neowiz Launches $10M Polygon Game Accelerator - Decrypt
How an Elon Musk Parody Twitter Account Spawned a Gaming Startup - Decrypt
NPixel's Chrono Odyssey | Official Gameplay Trailer (4K) - YouTube
Electronic Arts Co-Founder Jeff Burton Joins P2Earn Web3 Gaming Guild - Decrypt
A Deep Dive Into Starbuck's Odyssey
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
GameMaker's 2023 plans bring AI integration and mod extensions
How combining UA and ASO learnings can enhance store performance | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
💰 Fundraising 🧧
Frantic Games raises $2.4m in pre-seed funding | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A Deep Dive Into Starbuck's Odyssey
🌊 MARKET ☎️
Why did Sega buy Rovio? | GamesIndustry.biz
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
Analysis: how arcade video game 'discovery' works!
Digging Into Creator Revenue Attribution
Clash Mini - Supercell’s Next Billion Dollar Game? — Deconstructor of Fun
Sony is breaking records with PlayStation 5
🌈 Platforms 🏔
Unity lays off 600 staff members, prepares to close half of its offices | VentureBeat
Fortnite is now available on Fire TV and Amazon Luna | TechCrunch
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South Korean Publisher Neowiz Launches $10M Polygon Game Accelerator - Decrypt
How an Elon Musk Parody Twitter Account Spawned a Gaming Startup - Decrypt
NPixel's Chrono Odyssey | Official Gameplay Trailer (4K) - YouTube
Electronic Arts Co-Founder Jeff Burton Joins P2Earn Web3 Gaming Guild - Decrypt
A Deep Dive Into Starbuck's Odyssey
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
GameMaker's 2023 plans bring AI integration and mod extensions
How combining UA and ASO learnings can enhance store performance | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
💰 Fundraising 🧧
Frantic Games raises $2.4m in pre-seed funding | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
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A Starbucks Odyssey
So my girlfriend recently got access to @Starbucks Odyssey. I want to hate it because it's a corporate NFT grab, but I have to say, I'm kind of pleasantly surprised. We both (me as a CT-native and her as a crypto skeptic), that these…
So my girlfriend recently got access to @Starbucks Odyssey. I want to hate it because it's a corporate NFT grab, but I have to say, I'm kind of pleasantly surprised. We both (me as a CT-native and her as a crypto skeptic), that these…
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Look at Gaming #206 | Friday May 5th 2023
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Budgeting & Pivoting by Amy Wu
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Esports in Asia and MENA – Niko
Voodoo's hybridcasual strategy is working | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
Activision's death by 418 cuts - SuperJoost Playlist
The Next Era of Gaming and AI: And Why We’re (Even More) Bullish on Games
🌈 Platforms 🏔
Apple introduces 20 new games to Apple Arcade | TechCrunch
Phil Spencer: "We're not in the business of out-consoling Sony or out-consoling Nintendo" | GamesIndustry.biz
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Gambling Games for 'OG and Crypto Degens' Coming to Solana - Decrypt
Immutable's Passport Wallet Is Built to Onboard Gamers—Will It Work? - Decrypt
Alibaba Cloud Builds Metaverse Launchpad on Avalanche
Mysten Labs names high-end game partners for its Sui blockchain network launching May 15 | VentureBeat
What categories of games do web2 players play the most?
Autonomous Worlds: The Case for Fully On-chain Games — 1kx
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
Budgeting & Pivoting by Amy Wu
Five lessons from the history of making Star Wars games
Storytelling in video games - Kevuru Games
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Budgeting & Pivoting by Amy Wu
🌊 MARKET ☎️
Esports in Asia and MENA – Niko
Voodoo's hybridcasual strategy is working | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
Activision's death by 418 cuts - SuperJoost Playlist
The Next Era of Gaming and AI: And Why We’re (Even More) Bullish on Games
🌈 Platforms 🏔
Apple introduces 20 new games to Apple Arcade | TechCrunch
Phil Spencer: "We're not in the business of out-consoling Sony or out-consoling Nintendo" | GamesIndustry.biz
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
Gambling Games for 'OG and Crypto Degens' Coming to Solana - Decrypt
Immutable's Passport Wallet Is Built to Onboard Gamers—Will It Work? - Decrypt
Alibaba Cloud Builds Metaverse Launchpad on Avalanche
Mysten Labs names high-end game partners for its Sui blockchain network launching May 15 | VentureBeat
What categories of games do web2 players play the most?
Autonomous Worlds: The Case for Fully On-chain Games — 1kx
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
Budgeting & Pivoting by Amy Wu
Five lessons from the history of making Star Wars games
Storytelling in video games - Kevuru Games
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1/ It’s an eye-opening time for venture-backed gaming studios. A wave are set to launch open beta in the next 12 mos. But with 10,000 games launched on Steam per yr or Android per week, the odds are stacked against success for game 1. Studios should think…
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