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/
🔦 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/
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China’s three hour rule for young gamers, one year later
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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/
🔦 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/
VentureBeat
Mythical Games launches Web3 title Blankos Block Party on the Epic Games Store
Mythical Games launched its Blankos Block Party on the Epic Games Store, making it the first Web3 game to launch on the platform.
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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/
🔦 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/
VentureBeat
Gadsme launches in-game monetization for audio ads
Gadsme has launched a new in-game ad monetization platform dubbed Audio Ads for mobile games and apps.
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
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
Twitter
Look At Gaming | #56
Monday, September 19th 2022
A look at some gaming news headlines I found interesting. It's important to look at both web2 and web3 gaming industry news so that we can build the future of gaming.
Monday, September 19th 2022
A look at some gaming news headlines I found interesting. It's important to look at both web2 and web3 gaming industry news so that we can build the future of gaming.
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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
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
Twitter
Look At Gaming | #57
Tuesday, September 20th 2022
A look at some gaming news headlines I found interesting. It's important to look at both web2 and web3 gaming industry news so that we can build the future of gaming.
Tuesday, September 20th 2022
A look at some gaming news headlines I found interesting. It's important to look at both web2 and web3 gaming industry news so that we can build the future of gaming.
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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
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
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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
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
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
Twitter
Look At Gaming | #60
Friday, September 23rd 2022
A look at some gaming news headlines I found interesting. It's important to look at both web2 and web3 gaming industry news so that we can build the future of gaming.
Friday, September 23rd 2022
A look at some gaming news headlines I found interesting. It's important to look at both web2 and web3 gaming industry news so that we can build the future of gaming.
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/
🔦 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/
VentureBeat
Neal Stephenson’s Lamina1 drops white paper on building the open metaverse
Neal Stephenson's Lamina1 blockchain technology startup dropped a white paper on building the open metaverse.
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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/
🔦 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/
The GameDiscoverCo newsletter
Xbox Game Pass titles in 2022: what's their reach?
We estimate data to answer that question, and preview a new service.
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/
🔦 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/
Axios
Saudi Arabia to invest $37 billion in gaming
The kingdom has "earmarked" $13 billion to buy a "leading" publisher.
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/
🔦 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/
VentureBeat
The DeanBeat: Two stories that show the opportunity and heartbreak of modern gaming
Yesterday, two stories told the tale of the modern game industry. On the one hand, heartbreak. On the other, massive opportunity.
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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
🔦 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
The GameDiscoverCo newsletter
Stadia's demise - did it have to happen?
Also: Steam's antitrust lawsuit gets spicier, and lots more!
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
🔦 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
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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
🔦 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
Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
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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
🔦 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
GamesIndustry.biz
Report: Cloud gaming market on pace to generate $2.4bn in 2022
Newzoo released a new report which says that the cloud gaming market is set to generate $2.4 billion this year. The 202…
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/
🔦 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/
VentureBeat
The DeanBeat: MetaBeat highlighted the enterprise flywheel of the metaverse
Our VentureBeat team hosted a new metaverse conference called MetaBeat. The San Francisco event drew hundreds in person and more online.
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
🔦 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
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State of Gaming Investment: Q3 2022
Gaming investment has not been immune to the global economic downturn
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Look at Gaming #72 | Tuesday October 11th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Xbox Cloud gaming coming to Meta Quest
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/meta-quest-pro-headset-announced-launching-october-25
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at how much Sony & Microsoft paid to bring games to PS Plus & Xbox Game Pass
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/heres-how-much-sony-and-microsoft-spent-to-bring-ark-survival-evolved-to-ps-plus-and-xbox-game-pass
A look at Meta Quest earning $1.5B in rev across 40 months
https://venturebeat.com/games/meta-quest-revenue-october-22/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at BMW allowing you to use your phone to play casual games on car screen
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/11/23399754/bmw-7-series-ix-airconsole-car-video-games-curved-infotainment-screen
A look at the Best & Worst of Meta Connect 2022
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/blogs/best-and-worst-of-meta-connect-2022
A look at Bing & Microsoft Edge can launch Xbox Cloud Gaming titles
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/the-cloud/xbox-cloud-games-can-be-launched-through-bing-and-microsoft-edge
A look at Xbox Cloud gaming coming to Meta Quest
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/meta-quest-pro-headset-announced-launching-october-25
A look at top esports talent launching a podcast network
https://venturebeat.com/games/esports-talent-podcast-last-free-nation/
A look at Google supporting cloud-gaming on Chromebooks
https://venturebeat.com/games/google-supports-cloud-gaming-chromebook-laptops-for-gamers/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Sky Mavis staking 11M AXS tokens
https://www.theblock.co/post/176222/sky-mavis-to-stake-over-11-million-axs-tokens
A look at Ready Player Me launching Avatar API
https://venturebeat.com/games/ready-player-me-launches-api-for-avatar-interoperability/
A look at Onboarding the Mass Market to web3 ft Gala Games by @naavik_co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltR69tBQk9E&ab_channel=Naavik
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at ad channel diversification
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79884/appsumer-on-ad-channel-diversification/
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Muus Collective raising $5M for fashion-centric games & collectibles
https://venturebeat.com/games/muus-collective-raises-5m-for-fashion-centric-games-and-collectibles/
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at the Meta Quest Pro. $1.5k. Release on 10/25
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/meta-quest-pro-headset-announced-launching-october-25
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Xbox Cloud gaming coming to Meta Quest
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/meta-quest-pro-headset-announced-launching-october-25
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at how much Sony & Microsoft paid to bring games to PS Plus & Xbox Game Pass
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/heres-how-much-sony-and-microsoft-spent-to-bring-ark-survival-evolved-to-ps-plus-and-xbox-game-pass
A look at Meta Quest earning $1.5B in rev across 40 months
https://venturebeat.com/games/meta-quest-revenue-october-22/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at BMW allowing you to use your phone to play casual games on car screen
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/11/23399754/bmw-7-series-ix-airconsole-car-video-games-curved-infotainment-screen
A look at the Best & Worst of Meta Connect 2022
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/blogs/best-and-worst-of-meta-connect-2022
A look at Bing & Microsoft Edge can launch Xbox Cloud Gaming titles
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/the-cloud/xbox-cloud-games-can-be-launched-through-bing-and-microsoft-edge
A look at Xbox Cloud gaming coming to Meta Quest
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/meta-quest-pro-headset-announced-launching-october-25
A look at top esports talent launching a podcast network
https://venturebeat.com/games/esports-talent-podcast-last-free-nation/
A look at Google supporting cloud-gaming on Chromebooks
https://venturebeat.com/games/google-supports-cloud-gaming-chromebook-laptops-for-gamers/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Sky Mavis staking 11M AXS tokens
https://www.theblock.co/post/176222/sky-mavis-to-stake-over-11-million-axs-tokens
A look at Ready Player Me launching Avatar API
https://venturebeat.com/games/ready-player-me-launches-api-for-avatar-interoperability/
A look at Onboarding the Mass Market to web3 ft Gala Games by @naavik_co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltR69tBQk9E&ab_channel=Naavik
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at ad channel diversification
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79884/appsumer-on-ad-channel-diversification/
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Muus Collective raising $5M for fashion-centric games & collectibles
https://venturebeat.com/games/muus-collective-raises-5m-for-fashion-centric-games-and-collectibles/
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at the Meta Quest Pro. $1.5k. Release on 10/25
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/meta-quest-pro-headset-announced-launching-october-25
GamesIndustry.biz
Meta Quest Pro headset announced, launching October 25
Original story, October 11, 2022: Meta unveiled the Meta Quest Pro during its Connect Keynote 2022 today. The new VR he…
Look at Gaming #73 | Wednesday October 12th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at AppsFlyer: Apple Search Ads tripled market share
https://venturebeat.com/games/appsflyer-apple-search-ads-tripled-market-share-as-others-sank-in-privacy-push/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Huuuge Games celebratign highest profits ever
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79910/huuuge-games-celebrates-highest-ever-quarterly-profits/
A look at Take-Two CEO saying Microsoft-Activision acquisition "a good thing"
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/take-two-ceo-says-microsoft-activision-acquisition-a-good-thing
A look at AppsFlyer: Apple Search Ads tripled market share
https://venturebeat.com/games/appsflyer-apple-search-ads-tripled-market-share-as-others-sank-in-privacy-push/
A look at at the widespread ad load increases by @eric_seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/the-inevitability-of-widespread-ad-load-increases/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at how AI & machine learning on the games industry
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/haven-wants-to-clarify-machine-learnings-fuzzy-future
A look at Final Fantasy VII closing down after 2M downloads
https://mobilegamer.biz/final-fantasy-vii-the-first-soldier-to-close-after-2m-downloads-3-2m-revenue/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Steam's mobile app for Android & iOS
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/12/23401202/steam-revamped-mobile-app-available-everyone-android-iphone
A look at Xbox app working for Windows natively on Arm devices
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/12/23400838/microsoft-xbox-windows-app-native-arm64-cloud-gaming
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at a write up on the metaverse
https://kevurugames.com/blog/your-detailed-metaverse-gaming-guide/
A look at Shrapnel showing off gameplay
https://venturebeat.com/games/shrapnel-shows-off-gameplay-for-ue5-based-multiplayer-fps/
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at Valve's six tips on optimising game for Steam Deck
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/valves-six-tips-on-optimising-your-game-for-steam-deck
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Homa raising $100M
https://mobilegamer.biz/homa-raises-100m-to-scale-up-and-fund-acquisitions/
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at FIFA 23 passing 10M players
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/fifa-23-delivers-record-launch-week-with-over-10-3-million-players
A look at Mario Kart Tour earned $220M with over 200m downloads
https://mobilegamer.biz/mario-kart-tour-has-earned-nintendo-220m-with-over-200m-downloads-to-date/
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at AppsFlyer: Apple Search Ads tripled market share
https://venturebeat.com/games/appsflyer-apple-search-ads-tripled-market-share-as-others-sank-in-privacy-push/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Huuuge Games celebratign highest profits ever
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79910/huuuge-games-celebrates-highest-ever-quarterly-profits/
A look at Take-Two CEO saying Microsoft-Activision acquisition "a good thing"
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/take-two-ceo-says-microsoft-activision-acquisition-a-good-thing
A look at AppsFlyer: Apple Search Ads tripled market share
https://venturebeat.com/games/appsflyer-apple-search-ads-tripled-market-share-as-others-sank-in-privacy-push/
A look at at the widespread ad load increases by @eric_seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/the-inevitability-of-widespread-ad-load-increases/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at how AI & machine learning on the games industry
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/haven-wants-to-clarify-machine-learnings-fuzzy-future
A look at Final Fantasy VII closing down after 2M downloads
https://mobilegamer.biz/final-fantasy-vii-the-first-soldier-to-close-after-2m-downloads-3-2m-revenue/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Steam's mobile app for Android & iOS
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/12/23401202/steam-revamped-mobile-app-available-everyone-android-iphone
A look at Xbox app working for Windows natively on Arm devices
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/12/23400838/microsoft-xbox-windows-app-native-arm64-cloud-gaming
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at a write up on the metaverse
https://kevurugames.com/blog/your-detailed-metaverse-gaming-guide/
A look at Shrapnel showing off gameplay
https://venturebeat.com/games/shrapnel-shows-off-gameplay-for-ue5-based-multiplayer-fps/
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at Valve's six tips on optimising game for Steam Deck
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/valves-six-tips-on-optimising-your-game-for-steam-deck
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Homa raising $100M
https://mobilegamer.biz/homa-raises-100m-to-scale-up-and-fund-acquisitions/
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at FIFA 23 passing 10M players
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/fifa-23-delivers-record-launch-week-with-over-10-3-million-players
A look at Mario Kart Tour earned $220M with over 200m downloads
https://mobilegamer.biz/mario-kart-tour-has-earned-nintendo-220m-with-over-200m-downloads-to-date/
VentureBeat
AppsFlyer: Apple Search Ads tripled market share as others sank in privacy push
AppsFlyer said in its mobile advertising report that Apple Search Ads tripled market share since the first half of 2020.
Look at Gaming #74 | Thursday October 13th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Bain predicting gaming to grow 50% to $300B in 5 years
https://venturebeat.com/games/bain-predicts-gaming-will-grow-50-to-300-billion-in-5-years/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Bain predicting gaming to grow 50% to $300B in 5 years
https://venturebeat.com/games/bain-predicts-gaming-will-grow-50-to-300-billion-in-5-years/
A look at the Mobile Game Market review by Game Refinery
https://www.gamerefinery.com/mobile-game-market-review-september-2022/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at hybridising a hypercasual game
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/comment-and-opinion/79857/mob-control-hybridising-a-hypercasual-hit/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Netflix games' boss Mike Verdu to make Stranger Things game
https://mobilegamer.biz/netflix-games-boss-mike-verdu-wants-to-make-the-definitive-stranger-things-game/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Gabe Leydon's Limit Break plans to spend $6.5M on Super Bowl ad
https://venturebeat.com/games/gabe-leydons-limit-break-plans-6-5m-super-bowl-ad-for-nft-game/
A look at curation over royalties in the NFT space
https://www.theblock.co/post/176728/infinity-nft-marketplace-seeks-to-replace-royalties-with-launch-of-curation
A look at ImmutableX adding 15 blockchain games
https://venturebeat.com/games/immutablex/
A look at Konami plotting NFT, web3, and metaverse hiring spree
https://www.theblock.co/post/176896/konami-plots-nft-web3-and-metaverse-hiring-spree
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at how an indie publisher spend its money
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/how-does-an-indie-publisher-spend-its-money-whitethorn-games-shares-details
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at MetaStreet raising $10M
https://www.theblock.co/post/176984/dragonfly-and-opensea-back-10-million-raise-for-nft-financing-firm-metastreet
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Bain predicting gaming to grow 50% to $300B in 5 years
https://venturebeat.com/games/bain-predicts-gaming-will-grow-50-to-300-billion-in-5-years/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Bain predicting gaming to grow 50% to $300B in 5 years
https://venturebeat.com/games/bain-predicts-gaming-will-grow-50-to-300-billion-in-5-years/
A look at the Mobile Game Market review by Game Refinery
https://www.gamerefinery.com/mobile-game-market-review-september-2022/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at hybridising a hypercasual game
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/comment-and-opinion/79857/mob-control-hybridising-a-hypercasual-hit/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Netflix games' boss Mike Verdu to make Stranger Things game
https://mobilegamer.biz/netflix-games-boss-mike-verdu-wants-to-make-the-definitive-stranger-things-game/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Gabe Leydon's Limit Break plans to spend $6.5M on Super Bowl ad
https://venturebeat.com/games/gabe-leydons-limit-break-plans-6-5m-super-bowl-ad-for-nft-game/
A look at curation over royalties in the NFT space
https://www.theblock.co/post/176728/infinity-nft-marketplace-seeks-to-replace-royalties-with-launch-of-curation
A look at ImmutableX adding 15 blockchain games
https://venturebeat.com/games/immutablex/
A look at Konami plotting NFT, web3, and metaverse hiring spree
https://www.theblock.co/post/176896/konami-plots-nft-web3-and-metaverse-hiring-spree
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at how an indie publisher spend its money
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/how-does-an-indie-publisher-spend-its-money-whitethorn-games-shares-details
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at MetaStreet raising $10M
https://www.theblock.co/post/176984/dragonfly-and-opensea-back-10-million-raise-for-nft-financing-firm-metastreet
VentureBeat
Bain predicts gaming will grow 50% to $300 billion in 5 years
Did you miss a session from GamesBeat Summit Next 2022? All sessions are now available for viewing in our on-demand library. Click here to start watching. Bain & Company predicted that the game industry’s global revenue could grow by more than 50% over the…