Look at Gaming #23 | Wednesday August 3rd 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at games on web apps are getting attacked, a lot. 821M times this year so far.
https://venturebeat.com/2022/08/03/akamai-web-application-attacks-are-up-against-gamers-by-167-percent/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Nintendo's first fiscal quarter sales. $2.3B rev (down 5%). Switch sales down 23%
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nintendo-q1-sales-fall-47-to-23bn-switch-sales-down-23
A look at games on web apps are getting attacked, a lot. 821M times this year so far.
https://venturebeat.com/2022/08/03/akamai-web-application-attacks-are-up-against-gamers-by-167-percent/
A look at Gaming investments reaching $4.8B in Q2!
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ddm-gaming-investments-reached-48bn-during-q2
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A deep dive into the year ahead for Activision with the frens over at @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/the-year-ahead-for-activision
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at How Improbable put 4.5k Bored Apes in the same metaverse space
https://venturebeat.com/2022/08/03/herman-narula-how-improbable-put-4500-bored-apes-in-the-same-metaverse-space/
A look at Immutable X as an NFT L2 scaling solution. Shout out to the home girl @_calmdonut
https://www.theblockresearch.com/immutable-x-solving-liquidity-for-nfts-160740
A look at how females may be the future of the metaverse
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/royelles-the-future-of-the-metaverse-is-female
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at how to analyze sales comps & estimating your reach for games
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/blogs/sales-comps-for-your-game-how-not-to-do-it-
A look at the monetization trap by Mr. @eric_seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/the-monetization-trap/
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at games on web apps are getting attacked, a lot. 821M times this year so far.
https://venturebeat.com/2022/08/03/akamai-web-application-attacks-are-up-against-gamers-by-167-percent/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Nintendo's first fiscal quarter sales. $2.3B rev (down 5%). Switch sales down 23%
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nintendo-q1-sales-fall-47-to-23bn-switch-sales-down-23
A look at games on web apps are getting attacked, a lot. 821M times this year so far.
https://venturebeat.com/2022/08/03/akamai-web-application-attacks-are-up-against-gamers-by-167-percent/
A look at Gaming investments reaching $4.8B in Q2!
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ddm-gaming-investments-reached-48bn-during-q2
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A deep dive into the year ahead for Activision with the frens over at @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/the-year-ahead-for-activision
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at How Improbable put 4.5k Bored Apes in the same metaverse space
https://venturebeat.com/2022/08/03/herman-narula-how-improbable-put-4500-bored-apes-in-the-same-metaverse-space/
A look at Immutable X as an NFT L2 scaling solution. Shout out to the home girl @_calmdonut
https://www.theblockresearch.com/immutable-x-solving-liquidity-for-nfts-160740
A look at how females may be the future of the metaverse
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/royelles-the-future-of-the-metaverse-is-female
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at how to analyze sales comps & estimating your reach for games
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/blogs/sales-comps-for-your-game-how-not-to-do-it-
A look at the monetization trap by Mr. @eric_seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/the-monetization-trap/
VentureBeat
Akamai: Web application attacks are up against gamers by 167%
The fine folks over at Akamai have released a threat assessment which shows cyber attacks in the games industry have almost doubled. Yikes!
Look at Gaming #24 | Thursday August 4th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at @TencentGames seeking to become @Ubisoft 's largest shareholder
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-tencent-seeking-to-become-ubisoft-s-single-largest-shareholder
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at @TencentGames seeking to become @Ubisoft 's largest shareholder
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-tencent-seeking-to-become-ubisoft-s-single-largest-shareholder
A look at Jam City laying off hundreds (17%) of its staff. @JamCityHQ
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/mobile-game-studio-jam-city-lays-off-staff
A look at Warner Bros. quarterly financials. $2.8B in rev. @wbgames
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/games-contributed-strongly-to-warner-bros-discovery-s-quarterly-financials
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at how IP can help Mobile overcome challenges by @newzooHQ
https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/mobile-developers-are-leveraging-the-power-of-entertainment-ip-to-offset-mobiles-biggest-challenges
A look at Mobile Game Market Review in July 2022 by the fine folks over @GameRefinery
https://www.gamerefinery.com/mobile-game-market-review-july-2022/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at @Activision overreliance on @CallofDuty (single franchise)
https://www.axios.com/2022/08/04/activision-call-of-duty-quarterly-earnings
A look at @JoinSuperLeague publishing @Roblox titles (!!)
https://venturebeat.com/2022/08/04/super-league-gaming-now-publisher-of-roblox-title-anime-battlegrounds-x/
A look at the anime Bakugan being streamed INSIDE Roblox
https://venturebeat.com/2022/08/04/spin-master-to-play-bakugan-anime-in-roblox-as-metaverse-experience/
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at at early legal & practical considerations for gaming projects
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/navigating-early-access-legal-and-practical-considerations
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at @TencentGames seeking to become @Ubisoft 's largest shareholder
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-tencent-seeking-to-become-ubisoft-s-single-largest-shareholder
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at @TencentGames seeking to become @Ubisoft 's largest shareholder
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-tencent-seeking-to-become-ubisoft-s-single-largest-shareholder
A look at Jam City laying off hundreds (17%) of its staff. @JamCityHQ
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/mobile-game-studio-jam-city-lays-off-staff
A look at Warner Bros. quarterly financials. $2.8B in rev. @wbgames
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/games-contributed-strongly-to-warner-bros-discovery-s-quarterly-financials
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at how IP can help Mobile overcome challenges by @newzooHQ
https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/mobile-developers-are-leveraging-the-power-of-entertainment-ip-to-offset-mobiles-biggest-challenges
A look at Mobile Game Market Review in July 2022 by the fine folks over @GameRefinery
https://www.gamerefinery.com/mobile-game-market-review-july-2022/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at @Activision overreliance on @CallofDuty (single franchise)
https://www.axios.com/2022/08/04/activision-call-of-duty-quarterly-earnings
A look at @JoinSuperLeague publishing @Roblox titles (!!)
https://venturebeat.com/2022/08/04/super-league-gaming-now-publisher-of-roblox-title-anime-battlegrounds-x/
A look at the anime Bakugan being streamed INSIDE Roblox
https://venturebeat.com/2022/08/04/spin-master-to-play-bakugan-anime-in-roblox-as-metaverse-experience/
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at at early legal & practical considerations for gaming projects
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/navigating-early-access-legal-and-practical-considerations
Game Developer
Report: Tencent could be about to purchase a big stake in Ubisoft
Tencent is reportedly considering increasing its stake in Assassin's Creed publisher Ubisoft as it looks to expand its global footprint.
Look at Gaming #25 | Friday August 5th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Single-player games
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/single-player-games-deserve-more-than-lip-service-opinion
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Square Enix Q1 sales declining 57%. $533M rev
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/square-enix-q1-sales-decline-by-15
A look at Sega posting 11% gains on sales. $496M rev
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sega-posts-gains-on-light-release-slate
A look at Bandai Namco's game sales up 55%. $1.62B rev
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/bandai-namcos-game-sales-up-55-year-on-year-during-q1-fy2023
A look at Jam City laying off 17% workforce
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/jam-city-lays-off-17-of-workforce
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Single-player games
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/single-player-games-deserve-more-than-lip-service-opinion
A look at the value of handheld
https://venturebeat.com/2022/08/05/the-gamevice-proves-the-value-of-a-handheld-but-only-if-the-price-is-right/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at TikTok's sticky algorithm by @naavik_co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wf-0gE0A-c&ab_channel=Naavik
A look at Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass family plan
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/microsoft-is-testing-what-sounds-an-awful-lot-like-an-xbox-game-pass-family-plan
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at NFT Finance by @theblockres
https://www.theblockresearch.com/tracking-the-latest-trends-in-nft-finance-161769
A look at Why Web3 companies created the Open Metaverse Alliance
https://venturebeat.com/2022/08/05/the-deanbeat-why-web3-companies-created-the-open-metaverse-alliance/
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at INK Games raised $18.75M
https://venturebeat.com/2022/08/05/social-gaming-platform-ink-raises-almost-19m-in-funding/
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Single-player games
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/single-player-games-deserve-more-than-lip-service-opinion
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Square Enix Q1 sales declining 57%. $533M rev
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/square-enix-q1-sales-decline-by-15
A look at Sega posting 11% gains on sales. $496M rev
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sega-posts-gains-on-light-release-slate
A look at Bandai Namco's game sales up 55%. $1.62B rev
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/bandai-namcos-game-sales-up-55-year-on-year-during-q1-fy2023
A look at Jam City laying off 17% workforce
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/jam-city-lays-off-17-of-workforce
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Single-player games
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/single-player-games-deserve-more-than-lip-service-opinion
A look at the value of handheld
https://venturebeat.com/2022/08/05/the-gamevice-proves-the-value-of-a-handheld-but-only-if-the-price-is-right/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at TikTok's sticky algorithm by @naavik_co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wf-0gE0A-c&ab_channel=Naavik
A look at Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass family plan
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/microsoft-is-testing-what-sounds-an-awful-lot-like-an-xbox-game-pass-family-plan
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at NFT Finance by @theblockres
https://www.theblockresearch.com/tracking-the-latest-trends-in-nft-finance-161769
A look at Why Web3 companies created the Open Metaverse Alliance
https://venturebeat.com/2022/08/05/the-deanbeat-why-web3-companies-created-the-open-metaverse-alliance/
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at INK Games raised $18.75M
https://venturebeat.com/2022/08/05/social-gaming-platform-ink-raises-almost-19m-in-funding/
GamesIndustry.biz
Single-player games deserve more than lip service | Opinion
Reports of the death of single-player games have been greatly exaggerated. Just as with game consoles, for which bells …
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Look at Gaming #26 | Monday August 8th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at GamesIndustry.biz's podcast on the fiscal year @GIBiz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/a-thorny-start-to-the-fiscal-year-podcast
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at the changing price of video games
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/are-video-games-really-more-expensive
A look at Take-Two's earnings. $1.1B in revenue
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/take-two-delays-marvel-s-midnight-suns
A look at GamesIndustry.biz's podcast on the fiscal year @GIBiz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/a-thorny-start-to-the-fiscal-year-podcast
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at how Nintendo could level up by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/hardware-aside-how-nintendo-can-level-up
A look at the State of Anime Gaming 2022
https://www.data.ai/en/go/the-state-of-anime-gaming-2022/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at only 1% of Netflix users downloaded its game
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/only-one-percent-of-netflix-users-have-downloaded-its-games
A look at Unity & Microsoft announced Azure cloud partnership
https://venturebeat.com/2022/08/08/unity-and-microsoft-announced-azure-cloud-partnership/
A look at Konvoy's take on FTC's scrutiny of Supernatural @konvoyventures
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/ftc-scrutiny-of-supernatural-is-misguided
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Webb intergrating web2 x web3
https://twitter.com/webbemotional/status/1556231561879736321?s=28&t=mtqDSxcxL_j1eRy3BXzD2Q
A look at @animoncabarnds' portfolio projects
https://twitter.com/harry_forj/status/1556236503138947072?s=28&t=AtQh9aG0jgT9SZHCBI5w6A
A look at @DecentralGames Q2 report by @messariCrypto
https://twitter.com/messaricrypto/status/1556316429057769478?s=28&t=AtQh9aG0jgT9SZHCBI5w6A
A look at HyperLoot. The CC0 wars.
https://twitter.com/hyperloot_
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at using influencers for your game
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/blogs/avoiding-ineffective-or-scam-discovery-interactions-with-influencers
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at a Tekken teaser(!!)
https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/08/08/is-bandai-namco-teasing-the-next-tekken
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at GamesIndustry.biz's podcast on the fiscal year @GIBiz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/a-thorny-start-to-the-fiscal-year-podcast
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at the changing price of video games
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/are-video-games-really-more-expensive
A look at Take-Two's earnings. $1.1B in revenue
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/take-two-delays-marvel-s-midnight-suns
A look at GamesIndustry.biz's podcast on the fiscal year @GIBiz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/a-thorny-start-to-the-fiscal-year-podcast
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at how Nintendo could level up by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/hardware-aside-how-nintendo-can-level-up
A look at the State of Anime Gaming 2022
https://www.data.ai/en/go/the-state-of-anime-gaming-2022/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at only 1% of Netflix users downloaded its game
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/only-one-percent-of-netflix-users-have-downloaded-its-games
A look at Unity & Microsoft announced Azure cloud partnership
https://venturebeat.com/2022/08/08/unity-and-microsoft-announced-azure-cloud-partnership/
A look at Konvoy's take on FTC's scrutiny of Supernatural @konvoyventures
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/ftc-scrutiny-of-supernatural-is-misguided
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Webb intergrating web2 x web3
https://twitter.com/webbemotional/status/1556231561879736321?s=28&t=mtqDSxcxL_j1eRy3BXzD2Q
A look at @animoncabarnds' portfolio projects
https://twitter.com/harry_forj/status/1556236503138947072?s=28&t=AtQh9aG0jgT9SZHCBI5w6A
A look at @DecentralGames Q2 report by @messariCrypto
https://twitter.com/messaricrypto/status/1556316429057769478?s=28&t=AtQh9aG0jgT9SZHCBI5w6A
A look at HyperLoot. The CC0 wars.
https://twitter.com/hyperloot_
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at using influencers for your game
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/blogs/avoiding-ineffective-or-scam-discovery-interactions-with-influencers
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at a Tekken teaser(!!)
https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/08/08/is-bandai-namco-teasing-the-next-tekken
GamesIndustry.biz
A flat start to the fiscal year | Podcast
The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast is back, with the team once again gathering around their mics to discuss the biggest stor…
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Look at Gaming #27 | Tuesday August 9th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at the brief history of writing for games
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/a-brief-history-of-writing-for-games
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at AppLovin's offer to merge with Unity by @eric_seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/applovin-offers-to-merge-with-unity-its-musical-chairs-on-mobile/
A look at Roblox's Q2 earnings. Q2 Rev of $591M with a 52M DAU
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/in-game-spending-in-roblox-continues-to-decline
A look at Nexon's Q2 earnings. Q2 Rev of $623M
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nexon-revenues-jump-in-q2
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at China's restrictions on young gamers. @niko_partners
https://venturebeat.com/games/chinese-gamers-diminish-following-regulations-but-a-rebound-is-nigh/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Unity partnering with Mercedes-Benz
https://venturebeat.com/games/unity-partners-with-mercedes-benz-on-infotainment-os-in-future-cars/
A look at Unity's JV into China (valued at $1b)
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/unity-sets-up-joint-venture-in-china
A look at Product Madness, mobile publisher, that opened its application for a new incubator program
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/product-madness-free-to-play-mobile-incubator-to-seek-exceptional-new-game-concepts
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at @Ancient8_gg's User ID
https://twitter.com/ancient8_gg/status/1556632018892767233?s=28&t=FMUfG6yWU-Shd2lnPZJCJg
A look at @MagicEden partnering up with @apecoin for an ape marketplace
https://twitter.com/magiceden/status/1557038366826397696?s=28&t=FMUfG6yWU-Shd2lnPZJCJg
A look at @Worldwide_WEB3 partnering with @immutable X and @starkwareltd
https://twitter.com/Immutable/status/1556989617319976960
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at the brief history of writing for games
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/a-brief-history-of-writing-for-games
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at MetaverseGo's $4.2M raise
https://www.theblock.co/post/162166/metaversego-raises-4-2-million-in-seed-funding-round?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Warner Bros.' MultiVersus reaching 10M players in less than a month
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/marketing/warner-bros-i-multiversus-i-has-now-reached-10-million-players
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at the brief history of writing for games
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/a-brief-history-of-writing-for-games
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at AppLovin's offer to merge with Unity by @eric_seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/applovin-offers-to-merge-with-unity-its-musical-chairs-on-mobile/
A look at Roblox's Q2 earnings. Q2 Rev of $591M with a 52M DAU
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/in-game-spending-in-roblox-continues-to-decline
A look at Nexon's Q2 earnings. Q2 Rev of $623M
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nexon-revenues-jump-in-q2
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at China's restrictions on young gamers. @niko_partners
https://venturebeat.com/games/chinese-gamers-diminish-following-regulations-but-a-rebound-is-nigh/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Unity partnering with Mercedes-Benz
https://venturebeat.com/games/unity-partners-with-mercedes-benz-on-infotainment-os-in-future-cars/
A look at Unity's JV into China (valued at $1b)
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/unity-sets-up-joint-venture-in-china
A look at Product Madness, mobile publisher, that opened its application for a new incubator program
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/product-madness-free-to-play-mobile-incubator-to-seek-exceptional-new-game-concepts
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at @Ancient8_gg's User ID
https://twitter.com/ancient8_gg/status/1556632018892767233?s=28&t=FMUfG6yWU-Shd2lnPZJCJg
A look at @MagicEden partnering up with @apecoin for an ape marketplace
https://twitter.com/magiceden/status/1557038366826397696?s=28&t=FMUfG6yWU-Shd2lnPZJCJg
A look at @Worldwide_WEB3 partnering with @immutable X and @starkwareltd
https://twitter.com/Immutable/status/1556989617319976960
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at the brief history of writing for games
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/a-brief-history-of-writing-for-games
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at MetaverseGo's $4.2M raise
https://www.theblock.co/post/162166/metaversego-raises-4-2-million-in-seed-funding-round?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Warner Bros.' MultiVersus reaching 10M players in less than a month
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/marketing/warner-bros-i-multiversus-i-has-now-reached-10-million-players
GamesIndustry.biz
Writing for Games, Part One: A brief history
In the past ten to 15 years, the quality of writing in games has been transformed. Not surprisingly, the primary agents…
Look at Gaming #28 | Wednesday August 10th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Microsoft accusing Sony of paying devs to avoid Game Pass
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-accuses-sony-of-paying-devs-to-stay-off-game-pass
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at President Biden signing the CHIPS & Science Act to boost semiconductor prod in US
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/president-biden-signs-chips-and-science-act-to-boost-semiconductor-production-in-the-u-s-
A look at Unity revenues. Q2 Rev = $297M
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/unity-revenues-up-modestly-as-losses-mount-in-q2
A look at Chinese youth playing less due to restrictions
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/study-finds-chinese-youth-playing-less-in-wake-of-restrictions
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at EA & Square Enix earnings by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/ea-squareenix-have-mixed-reviews
A look at 93% game devs saying in-game ads are critical part of revenue
https://venturebeat.com/games/meta-audience-network-93-of-mobile-game-devs-consider-in-game-ads-to-be-critical/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Sony's worries about Call of Duty
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/is-sony-right-to-be-worried-about-call-of-duty
A look at Microsoft accusing Sony of paying devs to avoid Game Pass
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-accuses-sony-of-paying-devs-to-stay-off-game-pass
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at MZ founder's new stealth game studio backed by Paradigm
https://twitter.com/gabrielleydon/status/1555183685527146497?s=20&t=tCdDta6oBmoenX2VQbkVmQ
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at if your game falls under main'ing, trending, or sampling
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/blogs/is-your-game-built-for-main--ing-trending-or-sampling-
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Microsoft accusing Sony of paying devs to avoid Game Pass
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-accuses-sony-of-paying-devs-to-stay-off-game-pass
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at President Biden signing the CHIPS & Science Act to boost semiconductor prod in US
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/president-biden-signs-chips-and-science-act-to-boost-semiconductor-production-in-the-u-s-
A look at Unity revenues. Q2 Rev = $297M
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/unity-revenues-up-modestly-as-losses-mount-in-q2
A look at Chinese youth playing less due to restrictions
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/study-finds-chinese-youth-playing-less-in-wake-of-restrictions
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at EA & Square Enix earnings by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/ea-squareenix-have-mixed-reviews
A look at 93% game devs saying in-game ads are critical part of revenue
https://venturebeat.com/games/meta-audience-network-93-of-mobile-game-devs-consider-in-game-ads-to-be-critical/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Sony's worries about Call of Duty
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/is-sony-right-to-be-worried-about-call-of-duty
A look at Microsoft accusing Sony of paying devs to avoid Game Pass
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-accuses-sony-of-paying-devs-to-stay-off-game-pass
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at MZ founder's new stealth game studio backed by Paradigm
https://twitter.com/gabrielleydon/status/1555183685527146497?s=20&t=tCdDta6oBmoenX2VQbkVmQ
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at if your game falls under main'ing, trending, or sampling
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/blogs/is-your-game-built-for-main--ing-trending-or-sampling-
GamesIndustry.biz
Microsoft accuses Sony of paying devs to stay off Game Pass
Microsoft has claimed that Sony has been paying developers to keep their work off subscription services like its own Ga…
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Look at Gaming #29 | Thursday August 11th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Google's new "search-and-play" feature that allows you to play games that you search for in google
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/11/23301875/google-search-results-launch-stadia-geforce-now-xcloud-luna-cloud-gaming
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at 'Mainstream Gamers' accounting for 32% of 3.2B global gamers.
https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/the-mainstream-gamer-persona-accounts-for-23-of-the-worlds-3-2-bn-gamers
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Microsoft's defense of CoD
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-xbox-exclusive-call-of-duty-would-simply-not-be-profitable
A look at Stadia bringing back the play-before-you-buy model
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/the-cloud/stadia-is-testing-a-new-game-trial-system-tied-to-achievements
A look at Google's new "search-and-play" feature that allows you to play games that you search for in google
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/11/23301875/google-search-results-launch-stadia-geforce-now-xcloud-luna-cloud-gaming
A look at Fortnite adding Dragon Ball Z character(s). More crossover Ips
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/11/23301844/goku-dragon-ball-z-fortnite-new-crossover-teaser
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at an interview with @Loopifyyy, founder of @TheTreeverse
https://twitter.com/gamingathedge/status/1557375544135761922?s=28&t=JmDdB-7dX5cQbUZuTYeIUA
A look at @fractional_art collab with @parallelNFT
https://twitter.com/andy8052/status/1557433547606089728?s=28&t=JmDdB-7dX5cQbUZuTYeIUA
A look at @immutable X partnering with @CrossTheAges tcg
https://twitter.com/immutable/status/1557396833344770048?s=28&t=JmDdB-7dX5cQbUZuTYeIUA
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at the Secrets to successfully outsourcing your art
https://www.deconstructoroffun.com/thisweekingames/outsourcing
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Rumbleverse -- a melee brawler royale
https://venturebeat.com/games/rumbleverse-slams-onto-the-scene-with-melee-mayhem/
A look at Rec Room's new original game "Showdown"
https://venturebeat.com/games/rec-room-announces-showdown-its-newest-original-game/
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Google's new "search-and-play" feature that allows you to play games that you search for in google
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/11/23301875/google-search-results-launch-stadia-geforce-now-xcloud-luna-cloud-gaming
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at 'Mainstream Gamers' accounting for 32% of 3.2B global gamers.
https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/the-mainstream-gamer-persona-accounts-for-23-of-the-worlds-3-2-bn-gamers
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Microsoft's defense of CoD
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-xbox-exclusive-call-of-duty-would-simply-not-be-profitable
A look at Stadia bringing back the play-before-you-buy model
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/the-cloud/stadia-is-testing-a-new-game-trial-system-tied-to-achievements
A look at Google's new "search-and-play" feature that allows you to play games that you search for in google
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/11/23301875/google-search-results-launch-stadia-geforce-now-xcloud-luna-cloud-gaming
A look at Fortnite adding Dragon Ball Z character(s). More crossover Ips
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/11/23301844/goku-dragon-ball-z-fortnite-new-crossover-teaser
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at an interview with @Loopifyyy, founder of @TheTreeverse
https://twitter.com/gamingathedge/status/1557375544135761922?s=28&t=JmDdB-7dX5cQbUZuTYeIUA
A look at @fractional_art collab with @parallelNFT
https://twitter.com/andy8052/status/1557433547606089728?s=28&t=JmDdB-7dX5cQbUZuTYeIUA
A look at @immutable X partnering with @CrossTheAges tcg
https://twitter.com/immutable/status/1557396833344770048?s=28&t=JmDdB-7dX5cQbUZuTYeIUA
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at the Secrets to successfully outsourcing your art
https://www.deconstructoroffun.com/thisweekingames/outsourcing
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Rumbleverse -- a melee brawler royale
https://venturebeat.com/games/rumbleverse-slams-onto-the-scene-with-melee-mayhem/
A look at Rec Room's new original game "Showdown"
https://venturebeat.com/games/rec-room-announces-showdown-its-newest-original-game/
The Verge
Google is letting some people launch cloud games directly from search results
Not just Stadia, either — xCloud, Luna, GeForce Now.
Look at Gaming #30 | Friday August 12th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at AppLovin's game of musical chairs with @deconoffun
https://anchor.fm/deconstructoroffun/episodes/TWIG-195-AppLovins-game-of-musical-chairs-I-JamCitys-infamous-layoffs-I-Roblox-misses-estimates-e1mcc2h
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at AppLovin's game of musical chairs with @deconoffun
https://anchor.fm/deconstructoroffun/episodes/TWIG-195-AppLovins-game-of-musical-chairs-I-JamCitys-infamous-layoffs-I-Roblox-misses-estimates-e1mcc2h
A look at Krafton (PUBG's creator) H1 2022. Q2 Rev $326.5M
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/krafton-credits-i-pubg-mobile-i-for-its-successful-h1-2022
A look at the loss leaders of the pack
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/loss-leaders-of-the-pack
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at @GuildFiGlobal 's partnership with Pocket Worlds
https://twitter.com/guildfiglobal/status/1557957062205657089?s=28&t=fGR7SZIBEZaWKcMKAcRYDw
A look at Ape-themed games in AIP-78
https://twitter.com/apecoin/status/1557815401375055874?s=28&t=fGR7SZIBEZaWKcMKAcRYDw
A look at BlackPool Q2's Report
https://twitter.com/blackpoolhq/status/1558050961133821953?s=28&t=fGR7SZIBEZaWKcMKAcRYDw
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at AppLovin's game of musical chairs with @deconoffun
https://anchor.fm/deconstructoroffun/episodes/TWIG-195-AppLovins-game-of-musical-chairs-I-JamCitys-infamous-layoffs-I-Roblox-misses-estimates-e1mcc2h
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at AppLovin's game of musical chairs with @deconoffun
https://anchor.fm/deconstructoroffun/episodes/TWIG-195-AppLovins-game-of-musical-chairs-I-JamCitys-infamous-layoffs-I-Roblox-misses-estimates-e1mcc2h
A look at Krafton (PUBG's creator) H1 2022. Q2 Rev $326.5M
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/krafton-credits-i-pubg-mobile-i-for-its-successful-h1-2022
A look at the loss leaders of the pack
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/loss-leaders-of-the-pack
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at @GuildFiGlobal 's partnership with Pocket Worlds
https://twitter.com/guildfiglobal/status/1557957062205657089?s=28&t=fGR7SZIBEZaWKcMKAcRYDw
A look at Ape-themed games in AIP-78
https://twitter.com/apecoin/status/1557815401375055874?s=28&t=fGR7SZIBEZaWKcMKAcRYDw
A look at BlackPool Q2's Report
https://twitter.com/blackpoolhq/status/1558050961133821953?s=28&t=fGR7SZIBEZaWKcMKAcRYDw
Spotify for Podcasters
TWIG #195 AppLovin's game of musical chairs I JamCity's infamous layoffs I Roblox misses estimates by Deconstructor of Fun
Seufert is back from Europe and has a couple of words regarding last week’s analysis of the Hypercasual games' economy following Google’s ad changes. We’ll deep dive into AppLovin’s gangster move. JamCity’s massive layoffs and Roblox’s bookings miss. The…
Look at Gaming #31 | Monday August 15th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Hasbro plans to be more aggressive in video games space
https://www.axios.com/2022/08/15/hasbro-wizards-of-the-coast-tim-fields
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Unity rejecting AppLovin's $17B hostile takeover
https://venturebeat.com/games/unity-rejects-17b-hostile-takeover-bid-from-applovin/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at the end of Hypercasual by @konvoy_ventures
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/the-end-of-hypercasual
A look at the Microsoft vs Sony 'unfair competition' feud
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/blogs/inside-the-microsoft-vs-sony-unfair-competition-feud
A look at Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard: what's next?
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsofts-acquisition-of-activision-blizzard-whats-going-on-and-what-happens-next
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Hasbro plans to be more aggressive in video games space
https://www.axios.com/2022/08/15/hasbro-wizards-of-the-coast-tim-fields
A look at Google Stadia expanding to support new regions
https://venturebeat.com/games/google-stadia-is-expanding-to-support-new-regions/
A look at PS4 sales (117.2M units) vs Xbox (58.5M units)
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/15/23306068/microsoft-xbox-one-sales-lifetime-versus-ps4-sales
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at @Treasure_DAO partnering with @Strider_DAO to assemble an in-house game studio
https://twitter.com/jpatten__/status/1557765647978856449
A look at @FOGDAO 's Weekly Blockchain Gaming Rollup
https://twitter.com/FOGDAO/status/1558104681565392896
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at the future of external development: live game support
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/the-future-of-external-development-is-in-live-game-support-says-former-keywords-ceo
A look at a beginner's guide to approaching influencers
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/a-beginners-guide-to-approaching-influencers
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Hasbro plans to be more aggressive in video games space
https://www.axios.com/2022/08/15/hasbro-wizards-of-the-coast-tim-fields
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Unity rejecting AppLovin's $17B hostile takeover
https://venturebeat.com/games/unity-rejects-17b-hostile-takeover-bid-from-applovin/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at the end of Hypercasual by @konvoy_ventures
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/the-end-of-hypercasual
A look at the Microsoft vs Sony 'unfair competition' feud
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/blogs/inside-the-microsoft-vs-sony-unfair-competition-feud
A look at Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard: what's next?
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsofts-acquisition-of-activision-blizzard-whats-going-on-and-what-happens-next
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Hasbro plans to be more aggressive in video games space
https://www.axios.com/2022/08/15/hasbro-wizards-of-the-coast-tim-fields
A look at Google Stadia expanding to support new regions
https://venturebeat.com/games/google-stadia-is-expanding-to-support-new-regions/
A look at PS4 sales (117.2M units) vs Xbox (58.5M units)
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/15/23306068/microsoft-xbox-one-sales-lifetime-versus-ps4-sales
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at @Treasure_DAO partnering with @Strider_DAO to assemble an in-house game studio
https://twitter.com/jpatten__/status/1557765647978856449
A look at @FOGDAO 's Weekly Blockchain Gaming Rollup
https://twitter.com/FOGDAO/status/1558104681565392896
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at the future of external development: live game support
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/the-future-of-external-development-is-in-live-game-support-says-former-keywords-ceo
A look at a beginner's guide to approaching influencers
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/a-beginners-guide-to-approaching-influencers
Axios
Hasbro's aggressive plan to make a lot more video games
Games featuring G.I. Joe, D&D, and some original worlds, too
Look at Gaming #32 | Tuesday August 16th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Liquidity Pools written by yours truly (disclaimer: it's paywall'd)
https://naavik.co/pro-blockchain-games/mastering-liquidity-pools
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at 10 years of Clash of Clans
https://mobilegamer.biz/ten-years-of-clash-of-clans-milestones-missteps-and-barbarian-drool/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at a PlayStation PC Launcher
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/16/23307990/playstation-pc-launcher-references-spider-man-remastered-rumors
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Illuvium by @theblockres
https://www.theblockresearch.com/illuvium-initial-look-at-game-design-163701
A look at Web3 Game publishing, growth & UA @naavik_co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMND8UxKRXk&ab_channel=Naavik
A look at Liquidity Pools written by yours truly (disclaimer: it's paywall'd)
https://naavik.co/pro-blockchain-games/mastering-liquidity-pools
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at how to get more utility out of your game music
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/blogs/utility-for-modular-game-music-composing-for-lineage-m-gdc-2022-
A look at social media marketing tips by Riot Games
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/marketing/solid-social-media-game-marketing-tips-from-riot-games
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Liquidity Pools written by yours truly (disclaimer: it's paywall'd)
https://naavik.co/pro-blockchain-games/mastering-liquidity-pools
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at 10 years of Clash of Clans
https://mobilegamer.biz/ten-years-of-clash-of-clans-milestones-missteps-and-barbarian-drool/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at a PlayStation PC Launcher
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/16/23307990/playstation-pc-launcher-references-spider-man-remastered-rumors
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Illuvium by @theblockres
https://www.theblockresearch.com/illuvium-initial-look-at-game-design-163701
A look at Web3 Game publishing, growth & UA @naavik_co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMND8UxKRXk&ab_channel=Naavik
A look at Liquidity Pools written by yours truly (disclaimer: it's paywall'd)
https://naavik.co/pro-blockchain-games/mastering-liquidity-pools
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at how to get more utility out of your game music
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/blogs/utility-for-modular-game-music-composing-for-lineage-m-gdc-2022-
A look at social media marketing tips by Riot Games
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/marketing/solid-social-media-game-marketing-tips-from-riot-games
Mobilegamer.biz
Ten years of Clash of Clans: milestones, missteps and Barbarian drool - Mobilegamer.biz
Game lead Stuart McGaw and artist Arto Tervo talk us through the last decade.
Look at Gaming #33 | Wednesday August 17th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Tencent earnings. Q2 Rev = $19.8B
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/tencent-q2-2022-revenue-dip-china-restrictions
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at PwC's 2022 US Metaverse Survey
https://www.pwc.com/us/en/tech-effect/emerging-tech/metaverse-survey.html
A look at online gambling rising on twitch
https://streamhatchet.com/2022/08/17/blog-online-gambling-rises-on-twitch/
A look at Zynga x Take-Two earnings by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/taketwo-reports-earnings-with-zynga-in-the-mix
A look at Tencent earnings. Q2 Rev = $19.8B
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/tencent-q2-2022-revenue-dip-china-restrictions
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at the story of how a game went from demo to debut
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/from-demo-to-debut-turning-a-game-jam-project-into-a-full-release
A look at RPGs report by @newzoohq
https://newzoo.com/insights/trend-reports/role-playing-games-rpg-revealed-newzoo-game-genre-report
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at transmedia with Fallout TV Show. The power of IP
https://www.gameinformer.com/gamer-culture/2022/08/17/the-fallout-tv-show-looks-great-if-leaked-set-photos-are-any-indication
A look at Google's 2022 PC & Console insights Report
https://venturebeat.com/games/googles-2022-pc-console-insights-report-diversity-and-inclusion-are-key-for-global-success/
A look at Flexion targeting TikTok Influencers for game ads
https://venturebeat.com/games/flexion-targets-tiktok-influencers-on-behalf-of-game-developers/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Wisdom Gaming expanding its esports & event broadcasting to web3
https://venturebeat.com/games/wisdom-gaming-launches-wisdom-labs-to-expand-web3-services-for-game-devs/
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Modulate raising $30m. Detoxing the toxic game voice chats
https://venturebeat.com/games/modulate-raises-30m-to-detoxify-voice-chat-in-games-with-ai/
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Tencent earnings. Q2 Rev = $19.8B
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/tencent-q2-2022-revenue-dip-china-restrictions
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at PwC's 2022 US Metaverse Survey
https://www.pwc.com/us/en/tech-effect/emerging-tech/metaverse-survey.html
A look at online gambling rising on twitch
https://streamhatchet.com/2022/08/17/blog-online-gambling-rises-on-twitch/
A look at Zynga x Take-Two earnings by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/taketwo-reports-earnings-with-zynga-in-the-mix
A look at Tencent earnings. Q2 Rev = $19.8B
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/tencent-q2-2022-revenue-dip-china-restrictions
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at the story of how a game went from demo to debut
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/from-demo-to-debut-turning-a-game-jam-project-into-a-full-release
A look at RPGs report by @newzoohq
https://newzoo.com/insights/trend-reports/role-playing-games-rpg-revealed-newzoo-game-genre-report
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at transmedia with Fallout TV Show. The power of IP
https://www.gameinformer.com/gamer-culture/2022/08/17/the-fallout-tv-show-looks-great-if-leaked-set-photos-are-any-indication
A look at Google's 2022 PC & Console insights Report
https://venturebeat.com/games/googles-2022-pc-console-insights-report-diversity-and-inclusion-are-key-for-global-success/
A look at Flexion targeting TikTok Influencers for game ads
https://venturebeat.com/games/flexion-targets-tiktok-influencers-on-behalf-of-game-developers/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Wisdom Gaming expanding its esports & event broadcasting to web3
https://venturebeat.com/games/wisdom-gaming-launches-wisdom-labs-to-expand-web3-services-for-game-devs/
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Modulate raising $30m. Detoxing the toxic game voice chats
https://venturebeat.com/games/modulate-raises-30m-to-detoxify-voice-chat-in-games-with-ai/
Game Developer
Tencent sees Q2 revenue dip thanks to China's playtime restrictions
Tencent's quarterly financials for the second quarter of 2022 show a decrease in revenue in Chinese and international markets.
Look at Gaming #34 | Thursday August 18th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Sony adding "PlayStation on PC" to its website
https://venturebeat.com/games/playstation-on-pc-is-live/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Embracer acquiring IP rights to Lord of the Rings
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/embracer-to-acquire-lord-of-the-rings-ip-tripwire-limited-run-and-more
A look at Aonic's purchase of Exmox for $100M
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/aonic-purchases-marketing-company-exmox-for-nearly-100m
A look at the M&A market by Quantum Tech Partners
https://venturebeat.com/games/quantum-tech-partners-gaming-ma-isnt-taking-a-summer-break/
A look at Embracer earnings. Q2 Rev $682M
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/embracer-net-sales-up-107-for-q1
A look at venture market valuations by @joshchapmn from @konvoyventures
https://twitter.com/joshchapmn/status/1560253162803539968
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Sony adding "PlayStation on PC" to its website
https://venturebeat.com/games/playstation-on-pc-is-live/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at a new study showing devs still don't like NFTs
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/new-study-developers-nft-skepticism
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Sony adding "PlayStation on PC" to its website
https://venturebeat.com/games/playstation-on-pc-is-live/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Embracer acquiring IP rights to Lord of the Rings
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/embracer-to-acquire-lord-of-the-rings-ip-tripwire-limited-run-and-more
A look at Aonic's purchase of Exmox for $100M
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/aonic-purchases-marketing-company-exmox-for-nearly-100m
A look at the M&A market by Quantum Tech Partners
https://venturebeat.com/games/quantum-tech-partners-gaming-ma-isnt-taking-a-summer-break/
A look at Embracer earnings. Q2 Rev $682M
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/embracer-net-sales-up-107-for-q1
A look at venture market valuations by @joshchapmn from @konvoyventures
https://twitter.com/joshchapmn/status/1560253162803539968
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Sony adding "PlayStation on PC" to its website
https://venturebeat.com/games/playstation-on-pc-is-live/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at a new study showing devs still don't like NFTs
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/new-study-developers-nft-skepticism
VentureBeat
Sony adds a PlayStation on PC section to its site
PlayStation on PC is live, listing all of the currently available PlayStation games as as well as what gamers can look forward to.
Look at Gaming #35 | Friday August 19th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Untamed Isles pausing their production
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/kickstarter-game-i-untamed-isles-i-goes-on-hiatus-after-crypto-crash
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at July 2022 NPD: Multiversus beating Elden Ring
https://venturebeat.com/games/july-2022-npd-multiversus-shoots-past-elden-ring-to-the-top/
A look at Twitch hitting 1.7B hours watched in July
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/twitch-amassed-17bn-hours-watched-during-july
A look at US gamikng revenue falling 9%
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/us-gaming-revenue-fell-9-to-42-bn-during-july-says-npd
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at game pithces before the one that hit
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/here-are-some-of-the-game-concepts-outerloop-pitched-before-making-thirsty-suitors
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Day's Gone game to turn into a film. IP is power. OP
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/sony-bend-s-i-days-gone-i-to-receive-film-adaptation
A look at Fortnite + Pop Culture
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/fortnite-and-the-contemporary-pop-culture-slurry-this-week-in-business
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Physgital NFTs by @theblockres
https://www.theblockresearch.com/phygital-nfts-the-physical-digital-nexus-164514
A look at Untamed Isles pausing their production
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/kickstarter-game-i-untamed-isles-i-goes-on-hiatus-after-crypto-crash
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Atom Switch raising $3.4M
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/hiro-capital-and-1up-ventures-invest-34m-in-atom-switch
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Untamed Isles pausing their production
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/kickstarter-game-i-untamed-isles-i-goes-on-hiatus-after-crypto-crash
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at July 2022 NPD: Multiversus beating Elden Ring
https://venturebeat.com/games/july-2022-npd-multiversus-shoots-past-elden-ring-to-the-top/
A look at Twitch hitting 1.7B hours watched in July
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/twitch-amassed-17bn-hours-watched-during-july
A look at US gamikng revenue falling 9%
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/us-gaming-revenue-fell-9-to-42-bn-during-july-says-npd
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at game pithces before the one that hit
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/here-are-some-of-the-game-concepts-outerloop-pitched-before-making-thirsty-suitors
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Day's Gone game to turn into a film. IP is power. OP
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/sony-bend-s-i-days-gone-i-to-receive-film-adaptation
A look at Fortnite + Pop Culture
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/fortnite-and-the-contemporary-pop-culture-slurry-this-week-in-business
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Physgital NFTs by @theblockres
https://www.theblockresearch.com/phygital-nfts-the-physical-digital-nexus-164514
A look at Untamed Isles pausing their production
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/kickstarter-game-i-untamed-isles-i-goes-on-hiatus-after-crypto-crash
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Atom Switch raising $3.4M
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/hiro-capital-and-1up-ventures-invest-34m-in-atom-switch
Gamedeveloper
Kickstarter game Untamed Isles goes on hiatus after crypto crash
Enough of Untamed Isles is wrapped up in NFTs that developer Phat Loot Games is waiting out the current crypto crash before resuming production on the game.
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Look at Gaming #36 | Monday August 22nd 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at The Last of Us' show adaptation by HBO
https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/08/22/hbo-releases-first-footage-from-the-last-of-us-show-coming-next-year
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Layoffs & Gaming Employment Trends by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/a-look-at-layoffs-and-gaming-employment-trends
A look at @gamescom opening night live stream
https://twitter.com/geoffkeighley/status/1560741947937095682
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at WB's MultiVersus surpassing 20M Players in ONE month
https://venturebeat.com/games/warner-bros-games-multiversus-surpasses-20m-players-in-a-month/
A look at what's next for AppLovin by @konvoy_ventures
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/whats-next-for-applovin
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at a deluge of movie adaptations of video games IP b/c of Sonic's success
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/22/23316140/video-game-movies-days-gone-comix-zone
A look at Sony producing a Gravity Rush movie
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-productions-and-scott-free-productions-are-creating-a-gravity-rush-film
A look at The Last of Us' show adaptation by HBO
https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/08/22/hbo-releases-first-footage-from-the-last-of-us-show-coming-next-year
A look at Destiny 2 & Fortnite IP Crossover
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/21/23314871/destiny-2-fortnite-skins-crossover-rumors-bungie-event
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Yugalab's IP ecosystem
https://twitter.com/harry_forj/status/1561573214479958016
A look at the onchain game 0xMonaco game by @paradigm
https://twitter.com/aradtski/status/1561451068265037825
A look at Fortnite devs supporting Animoca's P2E Torque Drift 2
https://cointelegraph.com/news/fortnite-developer-supports-animoca-subsidiary-s-blockchain-racing-game
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at the limits for loot boxes
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/defining-limits-for-loot-boxes-we-need-to-understand-the-pressures-were-putting-into-games
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Will Wright (The Sims creator)'s new studio, Gallium Studios, raising $6M
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/will-wright-s-gallium-studios-raises-6-million-to-fund-blockchain-games
A look at Stratosphere Games' 3M Euro raise
https://venturebeat.com/games/stratosphere-games-is-kicking-off-a-new-investment-round/
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at The Last of Us' show adaptation by HBO
https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/08/22/hbo-releases-first-footage-from-the-last-of-us-show-coming-next-year
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Layoffs & Gaming Employment Trends by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/a-look-at-layoffs-and-gaming-employment-trends
A look at @gamescom opening night live stream
https://twitter.com/geoffkeighley/status/1560741947937095682
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at WB's MultiVersus surpassing 20M Players in ONE month
https://venturebeat.com/games/warner-bros-games-multiversus-surpasses-20m-players-in-a-month/
A look at what's next for AppLovin by @konvoy_ventures
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/whats-next-for-applovin
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at a deluge of movie adaptations of video games IP b/c of Sonic's success
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/22/23316140/video-game-movies-days-gone-comix-zone
A look at Sony producing a Gravity Rush movie
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-productions-and-scott-free-productions-are-creating-a-gravity-rush-film
A look at The Last of Us' show adaptation by HBO
https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/08/22/hbo-releases-first-footage-from-the-last-of-us-show-coming-next-year
A look at Destiny 2 & Fortnite IP Crossover
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/21/23314871/destiny-2-fortnite-skins-crossover-rumors-bungie-event
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Yugalab's IP ecosystem
https://twitter.com/harry_forj/status/1561573214479958016
A look at the onchain game 0xMonaco game by @paradigm
https://twitter.com/aradtski/status/1561451068265037825
A look at Fortnite devs supporting Animoca's P2E Torque Drift 2
https://cointelegraph.com/news/fortnite-developer-supports-animoca-subsidiary-s-blockchain-racing-game
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at the limits for loot boxes
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/defining-limits-for-loot-boxes-we-need-to-understand-the-pressures-were-putting-into-games
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Will Wright (The Sims creator)'s new studio, Gallium Studios, raising $6M
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/will-wright-s-gallium-studios-raises-6-million-to-fund-blockchain-games
A look at Stratosphere Games' 3M Euro raise
https://venturebeat.com/games/stratosphere-games-is-kicking-off-a-new-investment-round/
Game Informer
HBO Releases First Footage From The Last Of Us Show Coming Next Year
I'm ready for more now.
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Look at Gaming #37 | Tuesday August 23rd 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Nike & Adidas making $185 and $10.9M, respectively from NFTs. H/t to @nlevine19
https://twitter.com/nlevine19/status/1561554428791885824?s=20&t=DuiBC136HErjJuTfa0Quzw
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at the best and worst of Opening Night Live
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/23/23318869/gamescom-2022-trailers-announcements-opening-night-live
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at changes in the gaming industry by Andrew Brown CEO of Universally Speaking
https://venturebeat.com/games/andrew-brown-of-universally-speaking-on-the-gaming-industrys-changes/
A look at this game using TikTok to get 120M views + 60k Steam wishlists
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/blogs/this-game-used-tiktok-to-get-120m-views-60k-steam-wishlists-
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Dune getting an open-world MMO
https://www.gameinformer.com/gamescom-2022/2022/08/23/dune-is-getting-an-open-world-mmo
A look at the game Heads Up! coming to Netflix
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/23/23317830/heads-up-gaming-app-is-coming-to-netflix
A look at Destiny 2 launching on Epic Games Store
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/destiny-2-launches-on-epic-games-store
A look at Twitch letting partners stream on YouTube & Facebook
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/23/23317939/twitch-ends-partner-exclusivity-youtube-tiktok-facebook-gaming
A look at legal claims filed against Sony over 30% store cut
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/legal-claim-filed-against-sony-over-30-store-cut
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Nike & Adidas making $185 and $10.9M, respectively from NFTs. H/t to @nlevine19
https://twitter.com/Blockworks_/status/1561666150991335431
A look at what's next for Play-to-Earn Gaming Guilds by @naavik_co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9xYppVkvvU&ab_channel=Naavik
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at 20 lessons from 20 years by industry icons, devs, and more
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/20-lessons-from-20-years
A look at GDC Masterclass returning
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/gdc/gdc-masterclass-returns-with-new-game-developer-classes-from-industry-experts
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Something Wicked Games raising $13.2M
https://venturebeat.com/games/bethesda-veteran-jeff-gardiner-raises-13m-for-something-wicked-games-to-make-open-world-rpg/
A look at Solsten raising $22M
https://venturebeat.com/games/solsten-raises-22m-for-digital-experience-optimization-via-psychology/
A look at Ready Player Me raising $56M. Congrats!!! @readyplayerme @timmotoke @tocelot
https://venturebeat.com/games/ready-player-me-raises-56m-for-metaverse-avatars/
A look at Inworld AI raising $50M
https://venturebeat.com/game-development/inworld-ai-raises-50m-to-populate-games-and-the-metaverse-with-smart-characters/
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Dead Island 2 letting you taunt zombies with your voice
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/23/23318871/dead-island-2-amazon-alexa-voice-control-zombies
A look at Hideo Kojima's new podcast in September
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/23/23318748/hideo-kojima-podcast-brain-structure-spotify-september-eight
A look at Settlers of Catan going AR!
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/23/23318281/catan-tilt-five-ar-settlers-board-game-augmented-reality
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Nike & Adidas making $185 and $10.9M, respectively from NFTs. H/t to @nlevine19
https://twitter.com/nlevine19/status/1561554428791885824?s=20&t=DuiBC136HErjJuTfa0Quzw
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at the best and worst of Opening Night Live
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/23/23318869/gamescom-2022-trailers-announcements-opening-night-live
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at changes in the gaming industry by Andrew Brown CEO of Universally Speaking
https://venturebeat.com/games/andrew-brown-of-universally-speaking-on-the-gaming-industrys-changes/
A look at this game using TikTok to get 120M views + 60k Steam wishlists
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/blogs/this-game-used-tiktok-to-get-120m-views-60k-steam-wishlists-
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Dune getting an open-world MMO
https://www.gameinformer.com/gamescom-2022/2022/08/23/dune-is-getting-an-open-world-mmo
A look at the game Heads Up! coming to Netflix
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/23/23317830/heads-up-gaming-app-is-coming-to-netflix
A look at Destiny 2 launching on Epic Games Store
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/destiny-2-launches-on-epic-games-store
A look at Twitch letting partners stream on YouTube & Facebook
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/23/23317939/twitch-ends-partner-exclusivity-youtube-tiktok-facebook-gaming
A look at legal claims filed against Sony over 30% store cut
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/legal-claim-filed-against-sony-over-30-store-cut
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Nike & Adidas making $185 and $10.9M, respectively from NFTs. H/t to @nlevine19
https://twitter.com/Blockworks_/status/1561666150991335431
A look at what's next for Play-to-Earn Gaming Guilds by @naavik_co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9xYppVkvvU&ab_channel=Naavik
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at 20 lessons from 20 years by industry icons, devs, and more
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/20-lessons-from-20-years
A look at GDC Masterclass returning
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/gdc/gdc-masterclass-returns-with-new-game-developer-classes-from-industry-experts
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Something Wicked Games raising $13.2M
https://venturebeat.com/games/bethesda-veteran-jeff-gardiner-raises-13m-for-something-wicked-games-to-make-open-world-rpg/
A look at Solsten raising $22M
https://venturebeat.com/games/solsten-raises-22m-for-digital-experience-optimization-via-psychology/
A look at Ready Player Me raising $56M. Congrats!!! @readyplayerme @timmotoke @tocelot
https://venturebeat.com/games/ready-player-me-raises-56m-for-metaverse-avatars/
A look at Inworld AI raising $50M
https://venturebeat.com/game-development/inworld-ai-raises-50m-to-populate-games-and-the-metaverse-with-smart-characters/
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Dead Island 2 letting you taunt zombies with your voice
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/23/23318871/dead-island-2-amazon-alexa-voice-control-zombies
A look at Hideo Kojima's new podcast in September
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/23/23318748/hideo-kojima-podcast-brain-structure-spotify-september-eight
A look at Settlers of Catan going AR!
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/23/23318281/catan-tilt-five-ar-settlers-board-game-augmented-reality
Twitter
Created a comprehensive dashboard on the IRL Brand NFT landscape. Crazy to see how lucrative NFTs have been for some of the largest brands. #dune #web3 #NFT
https://t.co/dBRAaNjA9e
https://t.co/dBRAaNjA9e
Look at Gaming #38 | Wednesday August 24th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at a short guide to Southeast Asia's Games Market by @nikopartners
https://nikopartners.com/southeast-asias-games-market-a-short-guide-to-one-of-the-fastest-growing-regions-for-the-games-industry/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Nvidia's earnings. Q2 Rev is $6.7B
https://venturebeat.com/data-infrastructure/nvidia-earnings-take-a-hit-as-game-graphics-sales-weaken/
A look at Embracer going on a shopping spree by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/taketwo-reports-earnings-with-zynga-in-the-mix-a4w5c
A look at a short guide to Southeast Asia's Games Market by @nikopartners
https://nikopartners.com/southeast-asias-games-market-a-short-guide-to-one-of-the-fastest-growing-regions-for-the-games-industry/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at why big IPs like Lord of the Rings should go retail distribution
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/for-a-mainstream-product-like-the-lord-of-the-rings-you-want-to-do-retail
A look at how EU gamers compare to America's
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/how-do-europes-gamers-compare-to-americas
A look at cloud computing and gaming by Parsec GM
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/the-cloud/parsec-ceo-for-cloud-gaming-to-take-off-games-need-to-be-made-for-the-cloud
A look at ads in streaming, differential pricing, and the pursuit of ARPU
https://mobiledevmemo.com/ads-in-streaming-pursuit-of-arpu/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Xbox head Phil Spencer commenting on game exclusives
https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/08/24/xbox-head-phil-spencer-believes-well-see-less-and-less-exclusives-over-time
A look at Google Play Games beta opening outside of US
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/24/23320014/google-play-games-beta-korea-australia-hong-kong-taiwan-thailand
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at developers sneaking NFTs into games
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-i-everywhere-i-developer-vaguely-addresses-rumors-of-being-an-nft-game
A look at Sandbox launching season 3 with 90 metaverse experiences
https://venturebeat.com/games/the-sandbox-launches-alpha-season-3-with-90-metaverse-experiences/
A look at The Sprawl, founded by ex-Rockstar and ex-Rovio
https://mobilegamer.biz/rockstar-and-rovio-veterans-black-block-are-making-the-sprawl-a-gta-style-web3-game/
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at when in the year you should release your game
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/which-time-of-year-should-you-release
A look at how mobile game devs are using ecommerce strategies
https://venturebeat.com/games/how-mobile-game-developers-are-leveraging-ecommerce-strategies-to-thrive/
A look at some GDC Master Classes
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/gdc/get-certified-in-agile-leadership-at-several-levels-in-these-gdc-masterclass-courses
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at a short guide to Southeast Asia's Games Market by @nikopartners
https://nikopartners.com/southeast-asias-games-market-a-short-guide-to-one-of-the-fastest-growing-regions-for-the-games-industry/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Nvidia's earnings. Q2 Rev is $6.7B
https://venturebeat.com/data-infrastructure/nvidia-earnings-take-a-hit-as-game-graphics-sales-weaken/
A look at Embracer going on a shopping spree by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/taketwo-reports-earnings-with-zynga-in-the-mix-a4w5c
A look at a short guide to Southeast Asia's Games Market by @nikopartners
https://nikopartners.com/southeast-asias-games-market-a-short-guide-to-one-of-the-fastest-growing-regions-for-the-games-industry/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at why big IPs like Lord of the Rings should go retail distribution
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/for-a-mainstream-product-like-the-lord-of-the-rings-you-want-to-do-retail
A look at how EU gamers compare to America's
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/how-do-europes-gamers-compare-to-americas
A look at cloud computing and gaming by Parsec GM
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/the-cloud/parsec-ceo-for-cloud-gaming-to-take-off-games-need-to-be-made-for-the-cloud
A look at ads in streaming, differential pricing, and the pursuit of ARPU
https://mobiledevmemo.com/ads-in-streaming-pursuit-of-arpu/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Xbox head Phil Spencer commenting on game exclusives
https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/08/24/xbox-head-phil-spencer-believes-well-see-less-and-less-exclusives-over-time
A look at Google Play Games beta opening outside of US
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/24/23320014/google-play-games-beta-korea-australia-hong-kong-taiwan-thailand
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at developers sneaking NFTs into games
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-i-everywhere-i-developer-vaguely-addresses-rumors-of-being-an-nft-game
A look at Sandbox launching season 3 with 90 metaverse experiences
https://venturebeat.com/games/the-sandbox-launches-alpha-season-3-with-90-metaverse-experiences/
A look at The Sprawl, founded by ex-Rockstar and ex-Rovio
https://mobilegamer.biz/rockstar-and-rovio-veterans-black-block-are-making-the-sprawl-a-gta-style-web3-game/
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at when in the year you should release your game
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/which-time-of-year-should-you-release
A look at how mobile game devs are using ecommerce strategies
https://venturebeat.com/games/how-mobile-game-developers-are-leveraging-ecommerce-strategies-to-thrive/
A look at some GDC Master Classes
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/gdc/get-certified-in-agile-leadership-at-several-levels-in-these-gdc-masterclass-courses
Niko Partners
Southeast Asia's Games Market - A Short Guide to One of the Fastest Growing Regions for the Games Industry
This insights article is a collaboration between Niko Partners and gamescom asia.
Asian gamers have contributed to the massive growth of the global video games industry. Niko Partners estimates the total mobile and PC game revenue in Asia will reach US$82…
Asian gamers have contributed to the massive growth of the global video games industry. Niko Partners estimates the total mobile and PC game revenue in Asia will reach US$82…
Look at Gaming #39 | Thursday August 25th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at iHeartRadio trying out Fortnite concert arena
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/25/23321395/fortnite-charlie-puth-metaverse-concert-iheartland
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at a deep dive into the ART in gaming
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/art/deep-dive-optimizing-glow-season-in-i-was-a-teenage-exocolonist
A look at Bandai Namco saying acquisitions is making it hard to work with devs
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/bandai-namco-talks-how-to-secure-ip-in-the-age-of-acquisitions
A look at Stumble guys crushing $40M rev and 225M downloads
https://mobilegamer.biz/surprise-smash-stumble-guys-hits-40m-revenue-and-225m-downloads/
A look at Zynga's history and now
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/everybody-hates-zynga-10-years-ago-this-month
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Valve's long-term vision
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/25/23322516/valve-steam-deck-long-term-vision-digital-book-ebook-booklet
A look at Warner Bros. gaming division
https://www.axios.com/2022/08/25/warner-bros-games-discovery-david-haddad
A look at the BioShock movie by Netflix
https://www.gameinformer.com/gamer-culture/2022/08/25/netflix-has-found-a-director-and-writer-for-its-bioshock-movie
A look at Horizon Zero Dawn's TV show by Netflix (again!)
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/25/23321655/horizon-zero-dawn-netflix-tv-show-series-steve-blackman
A look at Xbox's cloud gaming trojan horse through your TV
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/xbox-tv-key-to-taking-cloud-gaming-mainstream
A look at iHeartRadio trying out Fortnite concert arena
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/25/23321395/fortnite-charlie-puth-metaverse-concert-iheartland
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at the State of Crypto Gaming
https://www.theblockresearch.com/the-state-of-crypto-gaming-165652
A look at CoinMarketCap's GameFi report
https://twitter.com/Cov_duk/status/1561962575855702018
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at how real-time engagement drives retention
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/webinars/learn-how-real-time-engagement-drives-retention-in-gaming-virtual-spaces
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Nreal raising $15M
https://venturebeat.com/games/ar-glasses-maker-nreal-raises-15m-in-funding-from-iicombined/
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at iHeartRadio trying out Fortnite concert arena
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/25/23321395/fortnite-charlie-puth-metaverse-concert-iheartland
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at a deep dive into the ART in gaming
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/art/deep-dive-optimizing-glow-season-in-i-was-a-teenage-exocolonist
A look at Bandai Namco saying acquisitions is making it hard to work with devs
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/bandai-namco-talks-how-to-secure-ip-in-the-age-of-acquisitions
A look at Stumble guys crushing $40M rev and 225M downloads
https://mobilegamer.biz/surprise-smash-stumble-guys-hits-40m-revenue-and-225m-downloads/
A look at Zynga's history and now
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/everybody-hates-zynga-10-years-ago-this-month
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Valve's long-term vision
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/25/23322516/valve-steam-deck-long-term-vision-digital-book-ebook-booklet
A look at Warner Bros. gaming division
https://www.axios.com/2022/08/25/warner-bros-games-discovery-david-haddad
A look at the BioShock movie by Netflix
https://www.gameinformer.com/gamer-culture/2022/08/25/netflix-has-found-a-director-and-writer-for-its-bioshock-movie
A look at Horizon Zero Dawn's TV show by Netflix (again!)
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/25/23321655/horizon-zero-dawn-netflix-tv-show-series-steve-blackman
A look at Xbox's cloud gaming trojan horse through your TV
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/xbox-tv-key-to-taking-cloud-gaming-mainstream
A look at iHeartRadio trying out Fortnite concert arena
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/25/23321395/fortnite-charlie-puth-metaverse-concert-iheartland
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at the State of Crypto Gaming
https://www.theblockresearch.com/the-state-of-crypto-gaming-165652
A look at CoinMarketCap's GameFi report
https://twitter.com/Cov_duk/status/1561962575855702018
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at how real-time engagement drives retention
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/webinars/learn-how-real-time-engagement-drives-retention-in-gaming-virtual-spaces
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Nreal raising $15M
https://venturebeat.com/games/ar-glasses-maker-nreal-raises-15m-in-funding-from-iicombined/
The Verge
iHeartRadio is trying out a Fortnite “metaverse” concert arena
Charlie Puth will screen a prerecorded performance within the obnoxiously named iHeartLand virtual park on September 9th.
Look at Gaming #40 | Friday August 26th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Beijing announcing a two year Metaverse innovation and development plan
https://twitter.com/ballmatthew/status/1562899937225949185
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Tomb Raider, Deus Ex going to Embracer
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/tomb-raider-deus-ex-and-more-are-now-officially-embracer-franchises
A look at Gamescom by Dean from GamesBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/the-deanbeat-gamescom-can-restore-your-faith-in-gaming-as-economy-slows/
A look at Beijing announcing a two year Metaverse innovation and development plan
https://twitter.com/ballmatthew/status/1562899937225949185
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at the hottest game on mobile
https://www.axios.com/2022/08/26/survivorio-habby-tiktok-ios-android
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Meta's new VR headset
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/meta-s-next-vr-headset-confirmed-for-october-release
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Build a Rocket Boy's answering the taboo blockchain question
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/build-a-rocket-boy-mishandles-blockchain-questions-this-week-in-business
A look at the State of Crypto Gaming Market by the homie @_calmdonut
https://twitter.com/_calmdonut/status/1563141724427341826
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Beijing announcing a two year Metaverse innovation and development plan
https://twitter.com/ballmatthew/status/1562899937225949185
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Tomb Raider, Deus Ex going to Embracer
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/tomb-raider-deus-ex-and-more-are-now-officially-embracer-franchises
A look at Gamescom by Dean from GamesBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/the-deanbeat-gamescom-can-restore-your-faith-in-gaming-as-economy-slows/
A look at Beijing announcing a two year Metaverse innovation and development plan
https://twitter.com/ballmatthew/status/1562899937225949185
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at the hottest game on mobile
https://www.axios.com/2022/08/26/survivorio-habby-tiktok-ios-android
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Meta's new VR headset
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/meta-s-next-vr-headset-confirmed-for-october-release
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Build a Rocket Boy's answering the taboo blockchain question
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/build-a-rocket-boy-mishandles-blockchain-questions-this-week-in-business
A look at the State of Crypto Gaming Market by the homie @_calmdonut
https://twitter.com/_calmdonut/status/1563141724427341826
Twitter
Beijing announces two-year Metaverse innovation and development plan https://t.co/3IsATmutwM via @cointelegraph
Look at Gaming #41 | Monday August 29th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at the "middle class" influencers
https://venturebeat.com/games/forget-the-top-1-its-all-about-the-middle-class-of-influencers/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at the "middle class" influencers
https://venturebeat.com/games/forget-the-top-1-its-all-about-the-middle-class-of-influencers/
A look at Digital Identities by @konvoy_ventures
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/digital-identity-update-one-to-rule-them-all
A look at how Rollic hit 2B downloads
https://venturebeat.com/games/how-rollic-hit-2b-downloads-for-its-hypercasual-games/
A look at how survivor.io mastered TikTok UA by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/how-habby-mastered-tiktok-ua-for-survivor
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Sony's PlayStation Studios moving hard into mobile
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/29/23326666/sony-playstation-studios-mobile-team-games-phone-savage
A look at Netflix working on gamertags
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/27/23324515/netflix-gamertags-game-handles-mobile-gaming-community
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at an overview of NFT Pricing
https://www.theblockresearch.com/an-overview-of-nft-pricing-166049
A look at ex-Machine Zone's Limit Break
https://venturebeat.com/games/gabe-leydons-limit-break-has-200m-to-make-a-new-kind-of-blockchain-game/
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at the "middle class" influencers
https://venturebeat.com/games/forget-the-top-1-its-all-about-the-middle-class-of-influencers/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at the "middle class" influencers
https://venturebeat.com/games/forget-the-top-1-its-all-about-the-middle-class-of-influencers/
A look at Digital Identities by @konvoy_ventures
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/digital-identity-update-one-to-rule-them-all
A look at how Rollic hit 2B downloads
https://venturebeat.com/games/how-rollic-hit-2b-downloads-for-its-hypercasual-games/
A look at how survivor.io mastered TikTok UA by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/how-habby-mastered-tiktok-ua-for-survivor
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Sony's PlayStation Studios moving hard into mobile
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/29/23326666/sony-playstation-studios-mobile-team-games-phone-savage
A look at Netflix working on gamertags
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/27/23324515/netflix-gamertags-game-handles-mobile-gaming-community
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at an overview of NFT Pricing
https://www.theblockresearch.com/an-overview-of-nft-pricing-166049
A look at ex-Machine Zone's Limit Break
https://venturebeat.com/games/gabe-leydons-limit-break-has-200m-to-make-a-new-kind-of-blockchain-game/
VentureBeat
Forget the top 1%, it’s all about the ‘middle class’ of influencers
Many brands are starting to see the shift in how to reach audiences effectively as the cookie approach is starting to crumble.
Look at Gaming #42 | Tuesday August 30th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at an interview with Jensen Huang (Cofounder of Nvidia) on the vision for the metaverse
https://venturebeat.com/games/jensen-huang-interview-how-the-metaverse-vision-will-outlast-any-economic-downturn/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at gamers feeling strongly about climate
https://venturebeat.com/games/gamers-feel-strongly-about-climate-change-according-to-unity-report/
A look at the investment gaming deals activity of H1 2022 by @naavik_co and @hirocapital
https://venturebeat.com/games/investgame-releases-report-for-the-first-half-of-2022/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Logitech's cloud gaming handheld device
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/30/23328440/logitech-g-gaming-handheld-google-play-cloud-gaming
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at an interview with Jensen Huang (Cofounder of Nvidia) on the vision for the metaverse
https://venturebeat.com/games/jensen-huang-interview-how-the-metaverse-vision-will-outlast-any-economic-downturn/
A look at the Meteoric Rise of DigiDaigaku
https://www.theblockresearch.com/the-meteoric-rise-of-digidaigaku-166499
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at how to get your game wishlist'd on Steam
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/earning-wishlists-on-steam-a-case-study
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Xterio raising $40M for high-end mobile web3 games
https://venturebeat.com/games/xterio-raises-40m-for-high-end-mobile-web3-games/
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at God of War Ragnarrok cover reveal
https://www.gameinformer.com/cover-reveal/2022/08/30/cover-reveal-god-of-war-ragnarok
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at an interview with Jensen Huang (Cofounder of Nvidia) on the vision for the metaverse
https://venturebeat.com/games/jensen-huang-interview-how-the-metaverse-vision-will-outlast-any-economic-downturn/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at gamers feeling strongly about climate
https://venturebeat.com/games/gamers-feel-strongly-about-climate-change-according-to-unity-report/
A look at the investment gaming deals activity of H1 2022 by @naavik_co and @hirocapital
https://venturebeat.com/games/investgame-releases-report-for-the-first-half-of-2022/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Logitech's cloud gaming handheld device
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/30/23328440/logitech-g-gaming-handheld-google-play-cloud-gaming
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at an interview with Jensen Huang (Cofounder of Nvidia) on the vision for the metaverse
https://venturebeat.com/games/jensen-huang-interview-how-the-metaverse-vision-will-outlast-any-economic-downturn/
A look at the Meteoric Rise of DigiDaigaku
https://www.theblockresearch.com/the-meteoric-rise-of-digidaigaku-166499
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at how to get your game wishlist'd on Steam
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/earning-wishlists-on-steam-a-case-study
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Xterio raising $40M for high-end mobile web3 games
https://venturebeat.com/games/xterio-raises-40m-for-high-end-mobile-web3-games/
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at God of War Ragnarrok cover reveal
https://www.gameinformer.com/cover-reveal/2022/08/30/cover-reveal-god-of-war-ragnarok
VentureBeat
Jensen Huang interview: How the metaverse vision will outlast any economic downturn
Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, isn't wavering from big investments in Earth-2 planet simulation or the Omniverse.
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Look at Gaming #43 | Wednesday August 31st 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at why IP matters by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/why-multiversus-ip-matters
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Tencent & Sony buying 30% of Elden Ring (From Software)
https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/08/31/tencent-sony-collectively-acquire-30-percent-of-elden-ring-developer-from-software
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at why IP matters by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/why-multiversus-ip-matters
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Xsolla talking about Apple & Google
https://mobilegamer.biz/xsolla-apple-and-google-are-the-grandpas-that-overstayed-their-welcome-at-christmas/
A look at Advertising Automation offered at Google & Meta by @eric_seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/google-pmax-meta-advantage-and-the-logic-of-total-advertising-automation/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Guildfi H1 2022 Report
https://twitter.com/guildfiglobal/status/1564587531932299264?s=21&t=qyWRZRQmyYDMEChJVb7WJQ
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Sprocket Games raising $5M.
https://venturebeat.com/games/sprocket-games-raises-5m-for-its-debut-title-a-social-adventure-game/
A look at Koop raising $5M
https://venturebeat.com/games/koop-raises-5m-to-enable-communities-and-creators-to-raise-funds-with-nfts/
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at why IP matters by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/why-multiversus-ip-matters
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Tencent & Sony buying 30% of Elden Ring (From Software)
https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/08/31/tencent-sony-collectively-acquire-30-percent-of-elden-ring-developer-from-software
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at why IP matters by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/why-multiversus-ip-matters
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Xsolla talking about Apple & Google
https://mobilegamer.biz/xsolla-apple-and-google-are-the-grandpas-that-overstayed-their-welcome-at-christmas/
A look at Advertising Automation offered at Google & Meta by @eric_seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/google-pmax-meta-advantage-and-the-logic-of-total-advertising-automation/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Guildfi H1 2022 Report
https://twitter.com/guildfiglobal/status/1564587531932299264?s=21&t=qyWRZRQmyYDMEChJVb7WJQ
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Sprocket Games raising $5M.
https://venturebeat.com/games/sprocket-games-raises-5m-for-its-debut-title-a-social-adventure-game/
A look at Koop raising $5M
https://venturebeat.com/games/koop-raises-5m-to-enable-communities-and-creators-to-raise-funds-with-nfts/
Naavik
Why Multiversus IP Matters — Naavik
MultiVersus has found its stride, making headlines with 20M players. We take a look at what’s making the game so popular, its mechanics and IP potential, and tease our latest Naavik Pro game deconstruction on Beatstar.
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