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

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

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/

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

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

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/

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

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

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/

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

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/

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

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/

Look at Gaming #44 | Thursday September 1st 2022


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at League of Legends: Wild Rift pulling in $750M in global spending
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/league-of-legends-wild-rift-pulls-in-750m-global-player-spending


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at the ticking time bomb of F2P games
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/1/23330632/free-to-play-gacha-games-closures-dragalia-lost-kingdom-hearts

A look at Survivor.io passing $15M IAP Rev and 12M Downloads
https://mobilegamer.biz/tiktok-drives-habbys-survivor-io-past-15m-iap-revenue-12m-downloads/


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at PlayStation VR2 being easier to port to other consoles
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/playstation-vr2-will-be-easier-to-develop-ports-for-says-sony


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at League of Legends: Wild Rift pulling in $750M in global spending
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/league-of-legends-wild-rift-pulls-in-750m-global-player-spending

Look at Gaming #45 | Friday September 2nd 2022


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at ChromeOS gaming overlay, putting touch on your PC
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/2/23333400/google-chromeos-touch-android-games-keyboard-controls


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Garena's $1B quarter loss
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/after-1bn-quarter-loss-garena-parent-company-halts-projects-and-lays-off-some-staff


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Nintendo removing gacha from Mario Kart Tour
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/nintendo-is-removing-i-mario-kart-tour-i-s-gacha-mechanic

A look at what could be Steam's next biggest game
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/plus-what-next-quarters-hype-says


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Microsoft keeping CoD on PlayStation for more years to come
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/2/23334619/microsoft-sony-call-of-duty-playstation-letter-commitment-activision-blizzard

A look at Meta acquiring a haptic VR startup Lofelt
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/meta-acquires-haptic-vr-start-up-lofelt

A look at if Netflix could command premium advertising? By @eric_seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/can-netflix-command-premium-advertising-pricing/

A look at ChromeOS gaming overlay, putting touch on your PC
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/2/23333400/google-chromeos-touch-android-games-keyboard-controls

Look at Gaming #46 | Monday September 5th 2022

🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Snapchat stop investing in games
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/snapchat-owner-to-lay-off-20-percent-of-workforce-will-no-longer-invest-in-games


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Snapchat stop investing in games
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/snapchat-owner-to-lay-off-20-percent-of-workforce-will-no-longer-invest-in-games

A look at LG launching art NFTs for the smart TVs
https://venturebeat.com/games/lg-launches-art-nfts-for-its-smart-tvs/

A look at Amazon's Future in Gaming by @konvoy_ventures
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/amazons-future-in-gaming


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at how the merge will affect NFTs
https://www.theblockresearch.com/how-the-merge-will-affect-nfts-167497

A look at why Limit Break Raised $200M
https://naavik.co/digest/why-limit-break-raised-two-hundred-million

Look at Gaming #47 | Tuesday September 6th 2022

🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at the value of alternate mobile app stores
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/mobile/taking-a-look-at-the-value-of-alternate-mobile-app-stores


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Video Games Topline: Year-to-date July 2022
https://www.npd.com/news/infographics/2022/video-games-topline-year-to-date-july-2022/

A look at Analyst Bulletin: Mobile Game Market Review August 2022
https://www.gamerefinery.com/mobile-game-market-review-august-2022/

A look at GameStop chairman's co-defendant in insider trading suit found dead
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/gamestop-chairmans-co-defendant-in-insider-trading-suit-found-dead

A look at Tencent increases investment in Ubisoft
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/tencent-increases-investment-in-ubisoft


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Appsumer: Apple’s privacy measures boosted its own Apple Search Ads
https://venturebeat.com/games/appsumer-apples-privacy-measures-boosted-its-own-apple-search-ads/

A look at Arcane is awarded Emmy for Oustanding Animated Program
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/arcane-is-awarded-emmy-for-oustanding-animated-program

A look at the value of alternate mobile app stores
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/mobile/taking-a-look-at-the-value-of-alternate-mobile-app-stores

A look at Sony Interactive Entertainment donates $3 million to USC's game program
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/sony-interactive-entertainment-donates-3-million-to-usc-s-games-program

A look at Gaming's biggest players have moved past competing with one another
https://www.axios.com/2022/09/07/gaming-competition-video-games


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at The Current State of Play-to-Earn - The Metacast by Naavik
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkFeS3uFnYc

A look at Geenee AR launches NFT All Stars, a multi-metaverse AR game
https://venturebeat.com/games/geenee-ar-launches-nft-all-stars-a-multi-metaverse-ar-game/


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at How to get a job as a product manager
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/how-to-get-a-job-as-a-product-manager

A look at Who are the top YouTube influencers for indie game discovery?
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/who-are-the-top-youtube-influencers

Look at Gaming #48 | Wednesday September 7th 2022


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at PlayStation not pleased with Xbox's CoD offer to extend for 3 years
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-xboxs-call-of-duty-offer-was-inadequate-on-many-levels


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Konvoy Venture's Managing Partner @joshchapmn interview on the gaming industry
https://twitter.com/konvoyventures/status/1567603787078008837

A look at Sony acquiring Savage Game Studios by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/sony-acquires-savage-game-studios

A look at CD Projekt Red's earnings. $81M
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-i-cyberpunk-2077-i-s-console-sales-gave-cd-projekt-red-a-satisfactory-h1-2022


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Space Ap hitting $73M rev and 38M installs
https://mobilegamer.biz/space-ape-readies-more-major-launches-as-beatstar-hits-73m-revenue-38m-installs/

A look at Destiny 2's PvP mode (Eruption)
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/7/23340667/destiny-2-eruption-iron-banner-mode-explained-review


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at PlayStation not pleased with Xbox's CoD offer to extend for 3 years
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-xboxs-call-of-duty-offer-was-inadequate-on-many-levels

A look at how Apple can build $30BN ad business
https://mobiledevmemo.com/how-can-apple-build-a-30bn-advertising-business/

A look at Twitch's new policy to enable better brand strategies
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/new-twitch-policy-enables-wider-strategies-for-building-your-brand-opinion

A look at Nvidia including Spider-Man as a pack-in with their GPUs
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/7/23341996/nvidia-30-series-gpu-spider-man-remastered-marvel-pc


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at NBA, NBPA, & Sorare official license
https://venturebeat.com/games/nba-nbap-and-sorare-announce-officially-licensed-fantasy-game/

A look at Nor's whitepaper. @welcome_to_nor @
https://twitter.com/Welcome_to_Nor/status/1567589313671761920

A look at Decentral Games by @theblockres by the homie @_calmdonut
https://www.theblockresearch.com/decentral-games-a-profitable-metaverse-based-casino-167918

A look at Azra Games unveling NFT
https://venturebeat.com/games/azra-games-unveils-nfts-for-legions-legends-sci-fi-game/

A look at GameStop bringing FTX gift cards to video games stores
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/7/23341693/gamestop-ftx-partnership-gift-card-crypto


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Gameplay Galaxy raising $12.8M
https://venturebeat.com/games/gameplay-galaxy-raises-12-8m-for-web3-competitive-gaming-platform/

A look at LF.Group raising $1M
https://venturebeat.com/games/lf-group-raises-1m-to-help-gamers-find-multiplayer-friends/

A look at Netspeak Games raising $12M
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/netspeak-games-raises-12-million-to-launch-debut-game-i-sunshine-days-i-

Look at Gaming #49 | Thursday September 8th 2022


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Coinbase supporting Ethusiast Gaming (creator of EV.io)
https://www.theblock.co/post/168726/enthusiast-gaming-taps-coinbase-to-help-build-its-web3-game-offerings?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Scopely acquiring Stumble Guys
https://mobilegamer.biz/scopely-has-acquired-stumble-guys-from-kitka-games/

A look at GameStop's earnings. Net Sales $1.14B
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/gamestop-continues-to-post-losses


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at what Players really want from new games
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/what-do-players-really-want-from


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Sky Mavis' new features & products
https://venturebeat.com/games/sky-mavis-launches-new-features-and-products-for-axie-infinity-fans/

A look at Dropp Group acquiring Phyly for $25M to build digital twins of large metros
https://venturebeat.com/games/dropp-acquires-metaverse-platform-phly-for-25m/

A look at KPMG report of 78% of US Adults will socialize using the metaverse
https://venturebeat.com/metaverse/kpmg-78-of-u-s-adults-are-ready-to-move-into-the-metaverse/

A look at Coinbase supporting Ethusiast Gaming (creator of EV.io)
https://www.theblock.co/post/168726/enthusiast-gaming-taps-coinbase-to-help-build-its-web3-game-offerings?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social

Look at Gaming #50 | Friday September 9th 2022


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at the challenges in the technology gap to build web3 mobile games
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/comment-and-opinion/79562/building-blockchain-games/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at how Runescape is workign with the community to build better MMO experience
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/how-runescape-dev-jagex-is-working-with-players-to-help-the-mmo-adapt-and-thrive

A look at learnings from Downsized Social media Games by @naavik_co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rvklM50zhQ&ab_channel=Naavik

A look at Audio Ads by Gadsme
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79580/gadsme-branching-into-audio-ads/


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Roblox's anti-cloning measures
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/programming/-i-roblox-i-takes-aim-at-game-cloning-in-new-developer-update

A look at Roblox rolling out higher fidelity graphics and other parameters
https://venturebeat.com/games/roblox-is-rolling-out-voice-chat-high-fidelity-avatars-and-age-recommendations/

A look at Social platforms giving up on gaming
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/social-platform-gaming-ambitions-disappear-in-a-snap-this-week-in-business


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Indonesia leaning towards blockchain gaming by @Dean from GamesBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/the-deanbeat-indonesias-growing-game-economy-leans-toward-blockchain/

A look at Atari launching an experience in The Sandbox
https://venturebeat.com/games/atari-launches-its-sunnyvale-experience-in-the-sandbox-metaverse/

A look at Sky Mavis teaming up with Google Cloud to secure blockchain network
https://venturebeat.com/games/sky-mavis-teams-with-google-cloud-to-secure-blockchain-network/

A look at the challenges in the technology gap to build web3 mobile games
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/comment-and-opinion/79562/building-blockchain-games/

A look at DBS Bank coming to the metaverse
https://twitter.com/dbsbank/status/1568085536677445633?s=20&t=O7lS17aNe9Q17wwJXYtSdQ


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at a conversation re: mobile winners with Joakim Achren (founder of Elite Game Developers and investing at Play Ventures
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/profile/79584/the-future-winners-on-mobile-will-be-the-ones-who-double-down-on-live-ops-and-the-content-treadmill/


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Revolving Games raised $13.2M
https://www.theblock.co/post/168754/web3-game-developer-revolving-games-closes-25-million-seed-funding-round

A look at Animoca brand raises $110M
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/79585/animoca-brand-raises-110-million-in-funding/

A look at Limit Break raising $200M
https://www.theblock.co/post/166268/mobile-gaming-firm-limit-break-raises-200-million-across-two-rounds


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Niantic unveiling Marvel World Heroes location game
https://venturebeat.com/games/niantic-unveils-marvel-world-of-heroes-location-game-for-2023/

A look at Marvel & Disney showcasing their releases
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-disney-and-marvel-games-showcase-was-a-teaser-of-future-releases

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