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Look at Gaming #51 | Monday September 12th 2022


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Square Enix becoming a validator on Oasys
https://venturebeat.com/games/square-enix-becomes-a-validator-for-blockchain-gaming-firm-oasys/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Mercedes-Benz extending esports commitment with Riot Games
https://venturebeat.com/games/mercedes-benz-extends-esports-commitment-with-riot-games/

A look at Zynga finalizing purchase of Storemaven
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/zynga-finalizes-purchase-of-storemaven

A look at 74% of consumers use mobile ads to discover new apps
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79603/74-of-consumers-use-mobile-ads-to-discover-new-apps/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at The Riftbreaker's bruteforcing DLC to success
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/case-study-muscling-the-riftbreakers

A look at Android puling ahead
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/android-is-pulling-ahead

A look at Black Desert surpassing 50M registered players
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/79602/black-desert-surpasses-50-million-registered-players/

A look at making money in mobile games. State of IAP
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/data-and-research/79486/survey-making-money-in-mobile-games/

A look at App Store Optimization's role in User Acquisition
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/comment-and-opinion/79588/app-store-optimisations-increasing-role-in-user-acquisition/

A look at how iteration transformed Survivor.io into the game it is today
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/feature/79592/how-innovation-and-iteration-has-transformed-survivorio/


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Fortnite Creative + Unreal Engine 5
https://naavik.co/digest/fortnite-creative-meet-unreal-engine-five

A look at Sony announcing its State of Play on 9/13
https://venturebeat.com/games/sony-announces-state-of-play-for-september-13/

A look at Unity + IronSource announcing the vote-in date
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/79607/unity-announce-date-for-stockholders-vote-on-ironsource-merger/

A look at Assasin's Creed future. It's turning into a service more than a game
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/assassin-s-creed-infinity-looks-to-be-service-platform-not-a-game

A look at Nintendo announcing its Direct showcase for 9/13
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/12/23348876/nintendo-direct-showcase-date-time-games-breath-of-the-wild

A look at Netflix striking a deal with Ubisoft for 3 exclusives
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/mobile/netflix-strikes-deal-with-ubisoft-for-three-exclusive-games

A look at ReedPop launching a new audience targeting platform
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/reedpop-launches-new-engage-data-platform

A look at Roblox Developer Conference 2022
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79595/rdc-2022-new-look-roblox-showcased-teases-plans-for-metaverse-future/


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Cofounder of Rockstar Games advising Revolving Games
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/rockstar-games-dan-houser-joins-blockchain-developer-s-advisory-board

A look at NFT & Gaming firms increasing 66% in funding in August
https://www.theblock.co/post/169362/nft-and-gaming-firms-saw-a-66-jump-in-venture-funding-in-august

A look at Square Enix becoming a validator on Oasys
https://venturebeat.com/games/square-enix-becomes-a-validator-for-blockchain-gaming-firm-oasys/

A look at the Head of Gamestop's Blockchain division leaving the company
https://www.theblock.co/post/169292/gamestops-head-of-blockchain-departs-company

A look at Polygon collabing with Starbucks
https://www.theblock.co/post/169195/polygon-chosen-for-starbucks-web3-odyssey

A look at Sky Mavis $2.4M esports grant
https://venturebeat.com/games/sky-mavis-announces-2-4m-esports-grant-for-axie-infinity/

Look at Gaming #52 | Tuesday September 13th 2022


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at a deep dive into liquidity pools by @naavik_co featuring @crypto_unicorns CEO @abearschmitt and @NicoVereecke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFT6jraYoW4&ab_channel=Naavik


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Western EU see 27% surge in hardcore mobile gaming
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79619/western-europe-sees-a-27-per-cent-surge-in-hardcore-mobile-gaming/

A look at AppLoving giving up on Unity merger
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/applovin-gives-up-on-trying-to-acquire-unity

A look at the North American Esports growth 16% YoY
https://streamhatchet.com/2022/09/12/blog-north-american-esports-grows-16-yoy/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Idle Miner Tycoon hitting 150M downloads
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79612/idle-miner-tycoon-hits-150-million-downloads/

A look at Audio Ads
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/comment-and-opinion/79616/why-googles-new-ad-policy-proves-that-audio-ads-are-the-future/

A look at CoD Mobile earning $1B -- data powered by @appmagicrocks
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/call-of-duty-mobile-amasses-1bn-in-global-consumer-spending


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Xbox Integrating Disccord!
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/xbox-consoles-now-have-discord-integration

A look at the biggest announcement from Sony's State of Play
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/13/23351958/sony-playstation-state-of-play-biggest-announcements-news-god-of-war-ragnarok-tekken-8

A look at the biggest announcement from Nintendo's Direct
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/13/23350975/nintendo-direct-switch-fire-emblem-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom

A look at Google Play preventing review bombing
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79614/google-play-implements-review-bombing-prevention/



✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at a deep dive into liquidity pools by @naavik_co featuring @crypto_unicorns CEO @abearschmitt and @NicoVereecke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFT6jraYoW4&ab_channel=Naavik

A look at NFT marketplace Rarible partnering with Immutable
https://www.theblock.co/post/169458/nft-marketplace-rarible-partners-with-immutable-to-sell-gaming-nfts


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at Mobile app Unit Economics & how to calculate it properly
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/comment-and-opinion/79615/what-is-a-mobile-app-unit-economics-and-how-to-calculate-it-properly/

A look at a new monetization method outside of the app store
https://venturebeat.com/games/new-mobile-game-monetization-proves-theres-life-outside-the-app-stores/

A look at how to break into alternative app stores
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/how-to-break-into-the-alternative-app-stores


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at God of War Ragnarok Story Trailer
https://www.gameinformer.com/state-of-play/2022/09/13/atreus-appears-to-usher-in-fimbulwinter-in-god-of-war-ragnarok-story

A look at Tekken 8 official release + cinematic trailer
https://www.gameinformer.com/state-of-play/2022/09/13/tekken-8-officially-revealed-in-new-cinematic-trailer

Look at Gaming #53 | Wednesday September 14th 2022


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at China's 3Hr Rule, one year later by the good folks over at @nikochina
https://nikopartners.com/chinas-three-hour-rule-for-young-gamers-one-year-later/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Kaspersky report showing malware targeting gamers.
https://venturebeat.com/games/kaspersky-report-malware-attacks-targeting-gamers-increase/

A look at China's 3Hr Rule, one year later by the good folks over at @nikochina
https://nikopartners.com/chinas-three-hour-rule-for-young-gamers-one-year-later/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Diablo Immortal generating nearly $100M in August
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79630/diablo-immortal-generated-97-million-in-august/

A look at Tower Defence games reaching $2.3B by 2030
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79629/tower-defence-games-to-reach-23-billion-in-revenue-by-2030/

A look at The Sims 4 going F2P
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/the-sims-4-is-going-free-to-play

A look at Battle Passes & trying to make them work
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/temtem-and-battle-pass-a-study-in


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at what Immersive Ads means for Roblox by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/what-immersive-ads-means-for-roblox

A look at Discord adding Forum channels to servers
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/discord-is-adding-forum-channels-to-community-servers

A look at EA betting on UGC for lucrative upside
https://www.axios.com/2022/09/14/ea-ceo-player-made-creations

A look at Roblox launching in-game ads next year
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/roblox-to-launch-in-game-advertisements-next-year


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Gods Unchained teaming up with GameStop
https://venturebeat.com/games/gods-unchained-is-teaming-up-with-gamestop/

A look at Thirdwave helping blockchain games find customers
https://venturebeat.com/games/thirdwave-is-helping-blockchain-games-find-customers/

A look at Saga pushing limits of blockchain interoperability
https://venturebeat.com/games/saga-wants-to-push-the-limits-of-blockchain-interoperability-to-better-the-metaverse/

A look at MyMetaverse + Enjin bringing NFT to GTA V & Minecraft
https://venturebeat.com/games/mymetaverse-and-enjin-bring-playable-nfts-to-grand-theft-auto-v-and-minecraft-servers/

Look at Gaming #54 | Thursday September 15th 2022


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Mythical Games launches Web3 title Blankos Block Party on the Epic Games Store
https://venturebeat.com/games/mythical-games-launches-web3-title-blankos-block-party-on-the-epic-games-store/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at StreamElements: Twitch and YouTube show modest August growth
https://venturebeat.com/games/streamelements-twitch-and-youtube-show-modest-august-growth/

A look at The future of the hypercasual games market
http://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79642/the-future-of-the-hypercasual-games-market/

A look at Lil Nas X is performing at the League of Legends World Championship
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/15/23354537/lil-nas-x-league-of-legends-worlds-2022

A look at Appodeal’s new ad monetisation index highlights USA’s increased ARPU on mobile
http://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79635/appodeals-new-ad-monetisation-index-highlights-usas-increased-arpu-on-mobile/

A look at Krafton’s virtual human Ana in action
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/15/23354604/krafton-virtual-human-ana-music-video


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile drops 2023, opens for Android pre-reg - Mobilegamer.biz
https://mobilegamer.biz/call-of-duty-warzone-mobile-drops-2023-open-for-pre-reg-on-android-now/

A look at Blizzard explains Overwatch 2's battle pass and in-game shop
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/blizzard-explains-i-overwatch-2-i-s-battle-pass-and-in-game-shop


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at The Sandbox invests in Cosmo Media Labs, partners with FaZe Clan
https://venturebeat.com/games/the-sandbox-invests-in-cosmo-media-labs-partners-with-faze-clan/

A look at Mythical Games launches Web3 title Blankos Block Party on the Epic Games Store
https://venturebeat.com/games/mythical-games-launches-web3-title-blankos-block-party-on-the-epic-games-store/

A look at Blockchain market is expected to reach $3.2 billion in the MENA region by 2024
http://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79646/blockchain-market-is-expected-to-reach-32-billion-in-the-mena-region-by-2024/

A look at Guild of Guardians teams up with top names in esports to grow Web3 game
https://venturebeat.com/games/guild-of-guardians-teams-up-with-top-names-in-esports-to-grow-web3-game/


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at a Deep Dive: Narrative mapping and simultaneous storytelling in Wayward Strand
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/deep-dive-dissecting-the-simultaneous-storytelling-in-wayward-strand

A look at Azur Games breaks down the benefits of sound design
http://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79640/azur-games-breaks-down-the-benefits-of-sound-design/


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Developer Ruckus Games, from ex-Gearbox and Riot devs, receives $5.5 million in funding
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/developer-ruckus-games-from-ex-gearbox-and-riot-devs-receives-5-5-million-in-funding

A look at Haptx raises $23M for full-body VR touch platform
https://venturebeat.com/games/haptx-raises-23m-for-full-body-vr-touch-platform/

Look at Gaming #55 | Friday September 16th 2022


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Gadsme launching in-game AUDIO ads
https://venturebeat.com/games/gadsme-launches-in-game-monetization-for-audio-ads/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Gadsme launching in-game AUDIO ads
https://venturebeat.com/games/gadsme-launches-in-game-monetization-for-audio-ads/

A look at Animoca Brands acquiring WePlay Media
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79660/animoca-brands-begins-acquisition-proceedings-of-weplay-media/

A look at 1% of publishers responsible for 91% of app rev
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79656/1-of-publishers-are-responsible-for-91-of-app-revenue/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at "long tail" for year-old games
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/plus-how-does-long-tail-differ-for

A look at Mobile Clones, IP Ecosystems, UGC by @naavik_co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVxgHWEJdjA&ab_channel=Naavik


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Xbox continuing M&A onslaught
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/phil-spencer-says-xbox-will-continue-ma-activity-to-remain-competitive


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Disney Dreamlight Valley hitting 1M players in 10 days
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-i-disney-dreamlight-valley-i-has-1-million-players-in-its-first-10-days

A look at Apex legends hitting new heights on mobile
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/special-report/79654/apex-legends-hits-new-heights-on-mobile/

Look at Gaming #56 | Monday September 19th 2022

Apologies frens! Traveling with family this week so please check out Ray Chng’s Chad news curation instead.

Regular programming will return 9/26 😘😎

https://twitter.com/chng_raymond/status/1572034338048610306?s=46&t=PPeSdR-5sf0X0Vp85Eo6eQ

Look at Gaming #57 | Tuesday September 20th 2022

Apologies frens! Traveling with family this week so please check out Ray Chng’s Chad news curation instead.

Regular programming will return 9/26 😘😎


https://twitter.com/chng_raymond/status/1572380145478152192?s=21&t=x04rVHLhkpVnokoDb6RrdA

Look at Gaming #58 | Wednesday September 21st 2022

Apologies frens! Traveling with family this week so please check out Ray Chng’s Chad news curation instead.

Regular programming will return 9/26 😘😎


https://twitter.com/chng_raymond/status/1572730237343109121?s=21&t=_jFZioiZvZe9qyR4ZZ4TiQ

Look at Gaming #59 | Thursday September 22nd 2022

Apologies frens! Traveling with family this week so please check out Ray Chng’s Chad news curation instead.

Regular programming will return 9/26 😘😎


https://twitter.com/chng_raymond/status/1573146890056609793?s=21&t=D1v00pIcA5BhDYVCiO4YTw

Look at Gaming #60 | Friday September 23rd 2022

Apologies frens! Traveling with family this week so please check out Ray Chng’s Chad news curation instead.

Regular programming will return 9/26 😘😎


https://twitter.com/chng_raymond/status/1573491600839172096?s=21&t=HcfuRD1ckbYVn3Q7ugsU5g

Look at Gaming #61 | Monday September 26th 2022


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Neal Stephenson (author of Snow Crash)'s blockchain startup's whitepaper
https://venturebeat.com/games/neal-stephensons-lamina1-drops-white-paper-on-building-the-open-metaverse/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
E3 to return in 2023, June 13-16
https://venturebeat.com/games/e3-returns-in-2023-on-june-13-16/

A look at Gamers' diverse taste but most play to escape
https://venturebeat.com/games/cta-gamers-have-diverse-tastes-but-most-play-to-escape/

A look at a 17-year-old arrested over GTA 6 Hack
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/17-year-old-reportedly-arrested-over-gta-6-hack


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at what genre PC gamers want
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/what-genres-do-pc-gamers-want-and

A look at Marvel Games not being connected lik the MCU
https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/09/26/dont-expect-marvel-games-to-become-connected-like-the-mcu

A look at adapting in-game advs for privacy
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/adapting-in-game-advertising-for-a-privacy-centric-world

A look at Manticore Games by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/a-spotlight-on-manticore-games

A look at the gentle evolution of Hypercasual
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/comment-and-opinion/79716/understanding-hybrid-casuals-gentle-revolution/


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Netflix launching a new studio (this is their 4th)
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/netflix-launches-new-studio-in-finland

A look at if Roblox can Age-Up? By Konvoy Ventures
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/can-roblox-age-up

A look at better data and charts from Valve's Steam
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/valve-rethinks-steam-stats-with-new-real-time-and-weekly-steam-charts



✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Walmart's new Roblox metaverse. Walmart Land & Walmart's Universe of Play
https://www.theblock.co/post/172853/walmarts-new-roblox-metaverse-tells-kids-where-to-find-all-the-best-toys

A look at Jensen Huang's Q&A with GamesBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/jensen-huang-qa-why-moores-law-is-dead-and-smart-design-is-replacing-it/

A look at unpacking ApeCoin developments
https://www.theblockresearch.com/unpacking-recent-apecoin-developments-172489

A look at Neal Stephenson (author of Snow Crash)'s blockchain startup's whitepaper
https://venturebeat.com/games/neal-stephensons-lamina1-drops-white-paper-on-building-the-open-metaverse/


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Hadean raising $30M
https://venturebeat.com/games/hadean-raises-30m-to-create-infrastructure-for-the-metaverse/


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at HBO's The Last Of Us' trailer
https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/09/26/hbos-the-last-of-us-gets-its-first-teaser-trailer

A look at Mario Kart Tour steering towards $300M in rev after 3-year anniversary
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79724/mario-kart-tour-steers-towards-300-million-revenue-as-it-celebrates-third-anniversary/

A look at Genshin Impact passing $3.6B in nearly 2 years
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79705/genshin-impact-surpasses-36-billion-revenue-ahead-of-second-anniversary/

Look at Gaming #63 | Wednesday September 28th 2022


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at the Xbox Game Pass reach
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/xbox-game-pass-titles-in-2022-whats


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Newzoo's report on Gen Alpha & Gen Z future of gaming
https://newzoo.com/insights/trend-reports/gen-alpha-gen-z-the-future-of-gaming-free-report

A look at Konvoy Game Industry Landscape
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/konvoy-game-industry-landscape-updated-september-2022


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at how mobile games are helping podcast listening numbers
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/mobile/free-mobile-games-are-helping-juice-podcast-listening-numbers

A look at mobile games publishers' need to transform
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/mobile-games-publishers-need-a-transformation-before-its-too-late

A look at Casino games growing popular w/ Data.AI report
https://venturebeat.com/games/casino-games-growing-in-popularity-according-to-data-ai-report/

A look at Coin Master $3B game
https://mobilegamer.biz/coin-master-is-the-3bn-game-no-one-seems-to-talk-about/

A look at SKADNetwork 4.0 by Eric Seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/what-problems-with-skadnetwork-4-0-solve/


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at PlayStation's new loyalty program
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/28/23377398/playstation-stars-loyalty-rewards-program-launch-us-americas-asia-europe-australia

A look at the state of Steam in China
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-fragile-state-of-steam-in-mainland-china-and-why-its-important-opinion

A look at the Xbox Game Pass reach
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/xbox-game-pass-titles-in-2022-whats

A look at Netflix gamertag. Grab yours today.
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/27/23375319/netflix-games-gamertag-username-handle-ios-android

A look at Verizon teasing a 5G gaming handheld built by Razer
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/28/23376850/verizon-5g-edge-gaming-handheld-razer-qualcomm-tease-home-router


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Mythical Games launching Blankos Block Party on Epic Games Store
https://www.theblock.co/post/173526/metaverse-unicorn-mythical-games-hopes-to-lure-mainstream-gamers-to-its-party

A look at XPLA and Xterio teaming up
https://venturebeat.com/games/xpla-and-xterio-are-teaming-up/

A look at crypto games shifting from P2E with Axie Infinity founder Jiho
https://www.theblock.co/post/173137/crypto-games-are-moving-away-from-play-to-earn-to-build-robust-digital-economies


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Well-Link raising $40M
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79768/graphics-as-a-service-service-provider-well-link-raises-additional-40-million-of-funding/


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Overwatch 2 to potentially include crossover Ips
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/blizzard-interested-in-i-overwatch-2-i-having-i-fortnite-i--esque-crossovers

A look at Cyberpunk 2077 topping 20 million sales in 2 years
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/cyberpunk-2077-has-topped-20-million-sales-in-under-two-years

A look at Pokemon Go reaching $4.5B lifetime revenue
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/79771/pokmon-go-reaches-46bn-in-lifetime-revenue/

Look at Gaming #64 | Thursday September 29th 2022


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Saudi Arabia's $37.8B commitment to gaming investments
https://www.axios.com/2022/09/29/saudi-arabia-invest-37-billion-gaming


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Newzoo's Global Games Market Report
https://newzoo.com/insights/trend-reports/newzoo-global-games-market-report-2022-free-version

A look at FaZe Clan's $71.4M PIPE investment defaulting
https://venturebeat.com/games/faze-clan-pipe-investment-default-spac/

A look at Saudi Arabia's $37.8B commitment to gaming investments
https://www.axios.com/2022/09/29/saudi-arabia-invest-37-billion-gaming


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Tenjin's hypercasual games benchmark report
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79789/tenjin-has-released-its-hypercasual-games-benchmark-report/


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Google closing down Stadia
https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/09/29/stadia-will-close-in-january-google-issuing-refunds-for-all-hardware-and-software

A look at Netflix Gaming's deep lineup
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/29/23378549/netflix-desta-the-memories-mobile-ustwo-games


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Star Atlas offering first glimpse of gameplay
https://www.theblock.co/post/173645/star-atlas-offers-first-glimpse-of-gameplay-with-debut-on-epic-games-store

A look at SEGA's first blockchain game
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79790/segas-first-blockchain-game-is-coming-from-partnership-with-double-jumptokyo/

Look at Gaming #65 | Friday September 30th 2022

🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at opportunity & heartbreak of modern gaming
https://venturebeat.com/games/the-deanbeat-two-stories-that-show-the-opportunity-and-heartbreak-of-modern-gaming/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look in the face of recession
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/in-the-face-of-recession-podcast


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at opportunity & heartbreak of modern gaming
https://venturebeat.com/games/the-deanbeat-two-stories-that-show-the-opportunity-and-heartbreak-of-modern-gaming/

A look at Overwatch 2 balancing acquisition & retention
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/overwatch-2-tries-to-balance-acquisition-against-retention-opinion


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at the State of Solana NFTs
https://www.theblockresearch.com/the-state-of-solana-nfts-174085

A look at Neal Stephenson's Lamina1 launches Open Metaverse Conference
https://venturebeat.com/games/neal-stephensons-lamina1-launches-open-metaverse-conference/

A look at the future of NFTs is consumer friendly
https://www.theblock.co/post/173574/the-future-of-nfts-is-consumer-friendly


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at selecting your domination and subgenre for mobile markets
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/special-report/79804/domination-and-subgenre-finding-your-niche-in-the-global-mobile-market/

Look at Gaming #66 | Monday October 3rd 2022

🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Stadia's demise
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/stadias-demise-did-it-have-to-happen


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Adjust report
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/data-and-research/79816/adjust-january-sees-more-installs-and-sessions-than-any-other-month/

A look at Tencent changing strategy to acquiring majority ownership of deals
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/79814/tencent-changing-strategy-to-acquire-more-majority-deals/

A look at CPI going down for casual games and ROAS increasing
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79793/cpi-for-casual-games-has-fallen-while-roas-has-increased/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Stadia's demise
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/stadias-demise-did-it-have-to-happen

A look at Subscriptions' Place in Gaming
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/subscriptions-place-in-gaming

A look at Ubisoft, Bungie and a few others dealing with post-Stadia fallout
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ubisoft-bungie-io-interactive-and-tequila-works-mobilise-to-deal-with-post-stadia-fallout

A look at how MILEs will change entertainment by @naavik_co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2PZiADwiMs&ab_channel=Naavik

🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Nintendo acquiring a animation studio
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/culture/nintendo-unveils-official-website-for-nintendo-pictures

A look at Valve's Steam Next Fest
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/3/23385710/valve-october-2022-steam-next-fest-demos-interviews-livestreams


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Mythical Games with CEO John Lindon by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/deep-dives/mythical-games-overview


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at an effort to preserve gaming history
https://venturebeat.com/games/limited-runs-press-run-wants-to-preserve-gaming-history-with-books/


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Amber raising $20M
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/amber-receives-20m-investment

Look at Gaming #67 | Tuesday October 4th 2022

🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Microsoft's strategy for acquiring Activision Blizzard & its vision for gaming
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/microsoft-launches-website-to-sell-activision-blizzard-acquisition-to-the-masses


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at the EU resolution calls for more investment into video games & esports
https://venturebeat.com/games/eu-resolution-calls-for-investment-in-video-games-and-esports/

A look at Microsoft's strategy for acquiring Activision Blizzard & its vision for gaming
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/microsoft-launches-website-to-sell-activision-blizzard-acquisition-to-the-masses

A look at Tencent rethinking its M&A strategy
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-tencent-revamping-m-a-strategy-to-focus-on-majority-investments-in-overseas-game-companies


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at the importance of Narrative design
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/comment-and-opinion/79829/gameanalytics-on-the-importance-of-narrative-design/



🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at the future of Unity
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/is-unity-still-focused-on-making-games

A look at Nintendo revealing a first look at Super Mario Bros Movie
https://www.gameinformer.com/gamer-culture/2022/10/04/nintendo-reveals-first-look-at-super-mario-bros-movie-in-new-image-trailer

A look at PlayStation broadening its line-up
https://www.axios.com/2022/10/04/playstation-hermen-hulst-pc-mobile-interview


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at NFTs & Toys for kids
https://www.theblock.co/post/174758/please-mom-kids-enticed-by-web3-projects-with-plush-toys-adorable-avatars



🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A guide to localisation in live-ops game
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/a-guide-to-localisation-in-live-ops-games


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Horizon Blockchain Games' raising $40M
https://www.theblock.co/post/174638/brevan-howard-and-morgan-creek-lead-web3-gaming-startups-40-million-series-a-bloomberg

Look at Gaming #68 | Wednesday October 5th 2022


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at SKAdNetwork 4.0 maybe killing fingerprinting?
https://mobiledevmemo.com/will-skadnetwork-4-0-finally-kill-device-fingerprinting/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at player spending forecast to fall 2% YoY in 2022
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79839/player-spending-forecast-to-fall-2-year-on-year-in-2022/


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at PlayStation eyeing investment into mobile and PC
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79833/playstation-eyes-new-investment-in-mobile-and-pc/

A look at SKAdNetwork 4.0 maybe killing fingerprinting?
https://mobiledevmemo.com/will-skadnetwork-4-0-finally-kill-device-fingerprinting/


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Warner Music Group plotting to move in to the metaverse
https://www.theblock.co/post/175070/warner-music-group-is-hiring-a-metaverse-development-director


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at 7 ways to discount your game
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/discounting-your-games-7-clear-rules

A look at taking the uncertainty out of game funding with alternate sources
https://venturebeat.com/games/take-the-uncertainty-out-of-game-funding-with-alternate-sources-better-pitches-and-more/


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Amber Studios getting an additional $20M
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79837/amber-studios-acquires-additional-20m-of-investment-to-expand-company/

A look at Gamurs raising $12M
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/gamurs-raises-12m-to-use-predominantly-for-acquisitions

Look at Gaming #69 | Thursday October 6th 2022


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at cloud gaming market on face to $2.4B in 2022
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/report-cloud-gaming-market-on-pace-to-generate-24bn-in-2022


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at cloud gaming market on face to $2.4B in 2022
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/report-cloud-gaming-market-on-pace-to-generate-24bn-in-2022

A look at GDC 2023 registration openning
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/gdc/registration-is-now-open-for-gdc-2023-grab-your-pass-now

A look at anti-social media lawsuits against Roblox & Discord
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/6/23390796/roblox-discord-facebook-snapchat-social-media-lawsuits-addiction-child-abuse

A look at CDPR pointing to more mobile investment
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79845/cdpr-point-to-further-mobile-investment-in-strategy-update/

A look at NVCA: US VC deals in Q3 weakening
https://venturebeat.com/games/nvca-u-s-venture-capital-deals-activity-weakened-in-q3/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at intrinsic in-game ads earn 2x viewtime
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79852/intrinsic-in-game-ads-earn-twice-as-much-viewtime-as-other-digital-channels/

A look at how Azur Games create a top three simulator game
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79853/azur-games-on-how-it-created-a-top-three-simulator-game/

A look at Bandai Namco Mobile's CPO's take on the mobile space
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/interview/79847/bandai-namco-mobiles-cpo-on-the-mobile-gaming-industry/

A look at the rise and fall of Stadia
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-rise-and-fall-of-stadia


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Zynga pushing forward with season passes
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79848/1385693/

A look at Hot Topic bringing goth fashion into Roblox
https://venturebeat.com/games/hot-topic-brings-goth-fashion-to-roblox/


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at big brands jumping into the $1T metaverse opportunity
https://venturebeat.com/metaverse/with-the-metaverse-opportunity-topping-1-trillion-its-time-for-brands-to-make-the-leap%ef%bf%bc/

A look at Joyride Wallet
https://venturebeat.com/games/joyride-announces-joyride-wallet/

A look at web3 games: do token model matter? By the lovely @_calmdonut
https://www.theblockresearch.com/web3-games-does-token-model-matter-174354

A look at Matterverse getting 10 partners for its cloud metaverse platform
https://venturebeat.com/games/matterverse-snares-10-partners-for-its-cloud-metaverse-platform/


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at crisis management for all creatives
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/marketing/a-crash-course-in-crisis-management-for-all-creatives-


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Suberra raising $2.7M
https://www.theblock.co/post/175264/suberra-secures-us2-7m-to-make-web3-subscriptions-and-payments-seamless


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Harry Potter mobile game amassing $1B in player spending
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/harry-potter-mobile-games-have-amassed-1bn-in-player-spending

Look at Gaming #70 | Friday October 7th 2022


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at the enterprise flywheel of the metaverse by @deantak
https://venturebeat.com/games/the-deanbeat-metabeat-highlighted-the-enterprise-flywheel-of-the-metaverse/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at the Rise of the Mega Investors: Tencent & Savvy Gaming Group by @naavik_co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJnD_3AiTgI&ab_channel=Naavik

A look at AMD's weak Q3 revenues as PC market weakens
https://venturebeat.com/games/amd-warns-of-weak-q3-revenues-as-pc-market-is-weaker-than-expected/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at mobile apps, do winner really take it all
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/special-report/79866/does-the-winner-really-take-it-all/

A look at cloud streaming future after Stadia
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/after-stadia-is-the-future-still-bright-for-cloud-streaming-opinion


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at EA's new PC app to replace Origin
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/7/23392775/ea-new-pc-app-launcher-replace-origin-macos


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Epic Games Store welcoming web3
https://naavik.co/digest/epic-games-store-welcomes-web3

A look at the enterprise flywheel of the metaverse by @deantak
https://venturebeat.com/games/the-deanbeat-metabeat-highlighted-the-enterprise-flywheel-of-the-metaverse/

A look at Coda Labs global poll showing gamers not ready for web3 games
https://venturebeat.com/games/coda-labs-global-poll-shows-gamers-havent-embraced-web3-games-yet/

A look at Metaverse Builder Improbable saying metaverse land is mispriced
https://www.theblock.co/post/173774/creators-of-bayc-metaverse-think-most-metaverse-land-is-overvalued


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at how to pitch for a well-known IP
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/pitching-to-work-on-a-well-known-ip


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Bidstack raising $11M
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/bidstack-secures-11m-in-funding-round


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Seven Deadly Sins mobile game hitting 50M downloads
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79864/seven-deadly-sins-mobile-game-marks-50-million-downloads/

Look at Gaming #71 | Monday October 10th 2022


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at the State of Game Investment: Q3 2022 by @konvoyventures
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/state-of-gaming-investment-q3-2022


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at the State of Game Investment: Q3 2022 by @konvoyventures
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/state-of-gaming-investment-q3-2022

A look at a Q3 22 vs. Q3 21 gaming deal volume
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/state-of-gaming-investment-q3-2022

A look at Transcend Fund, a gaming-focused VC
https://venturebeat.com/games/why-transcend-fund-believes-the-opportunity-for-game-investments-is-only-getting-bigger/

A look at the strength of the mobile division of Activision Blizzard
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79879/strength-of-mobile-division-key-to-activision-blizzard-acquisition/

A look at ByteDance finances revealed to employees
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79878/bytedance-finances-revealed-to-employees-in-report/




🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Xbox Game Pass generating $2.9B on consoles in 2021
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/regulatory-report-indicates-xbox-game-pass-generated-2-9-billion-on-consoles-in-2021

A look at Microsoft's Xbox game streaming device
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/10/23396891/microsoft-xbox-keystone-game-streaming-box


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Elyzio building a gaming multiverse
https://venturebeat.com/games/elyzio-is-building-a-gaming-multiverse-on-blockchain/

A look at Legal & Regulatory Considerations in Web3 Gaming by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/deep-dives/web3-legal-and-regulatory-considerations-part-1

A look at a conversation with Ryan Wyatt (Polygon) quest for scale
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du3nsZObzOg&ab_channel=Naavik


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at practical advice for TikTok discovery
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/tiktok-practical-advice-for-big-discovery

A look at things to avoid when soft launching your game
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/dont-do-that-what-to-avoid-when-soft-launching-a-game


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Tribo raising $1.17M
https://venturebeat.com/games/tribo-raises-1-17m-for-web3-multiplayer-games/

A look at Flowstate Games raising $2M
https://venturebeat.com/games/flowstate-games-unveils-web3-arcade-game-smash-stars-thunderdome-and-2m-funding/


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Final Fantasy XIV reaching 27M players
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-i-final-fantasy-xiv-i-reaches-27-million-players