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
Will SKAdNetwork 4.0 finally kill device fingerprinting? | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
Will SKAdNetwork 4.0 finally kill device fingerprinting?. Mobile marketing and advertising, freemium monetization strategy, and marketing science. Mobile Dev Memo.
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
www.konvoy.vc
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…
Look at Gaming #75 | Friday October 14th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Mobile gaming market exceeding $175B by 2027
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79930/mobile-gaming-market-to-exceed-175-billion-by-2027/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Dentsu examining a brand's place in the gaming economy
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79934/dentsu-examines-the-place-of-brands-in-the-gaming-economy/
A look at Mobile gaming market exceeding $175B by 2027
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79930/mobile-gaming-market-to-exceed-175-billion-by-2027/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at the rise of the mobile/PC simu-launch
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/plus-the-rise-of-the-mobilepc-simu
A look at learnings from Amazon's New World
https://venturebeat.com/games/new-world-what-weve-learned-during-our-first-year/
A look at SKAN 4.0 by @naavik_co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WGHFi-bWPw&ab_channel=Naavik
A look at insights to Trihex Studios' success on Roblox
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79928/gameanalytics-insight-into-trihex-studios-roblox-success/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Game Pass' dominance as hurdle to Activision acquisition
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/is-game-pass-dominance-a-hurdle-to-the-activision-acquisition-opinion
A look at Spiral Up indie publisher is the gateway into China markets
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/spiral-up-games-launches-as-gateway-to-the-chinese-market
A look at dedicated cloud gaming hardware
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/is-dedicated-cloud-gaming-hardware-self-defeating-this-week-in-business
A look at Netflix's cheaper tier will include ad-free access to games
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/netflixs-cheaper-basic-with-ads-tier-includes-ad-free-access-to-games
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Overwatch 2 attracting 25M players in 10 days
https://venturebeat.com/games/overwatch-2-attracts-25m-players-in-10-days-despite-rough-launch/
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Mobile gaming market exceeding $175B by 2027
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79930/mobile-gaming-market-to-exceed-175-billion-by-2027/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Dentsu examining a brand's place in the gaming economy
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79934/dentsu-examines-the-place-of-brands-in-the-gaming-economy/
A look at Mobile gaming market exceeding $175B by 2027
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79930/mobile-gaming-market-to-exceed-175-billion-by-2027/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at the rise of the mobile/PC simu-launch
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/plus-the-rise-of-the-mobilepc-simu
A look at learnings from Amazon's New World
https://venturebeat.com/games/new-world-what-weve-learned-during-our-first-year/
A look at SKAN 4.0 by @naavik_co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WGHFi-bWPw&ab_channel=Naavik
A look at insights to Trihex Studios' success on Roblox
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79928/gameanalytics-insight-into-trihex-studios-roblox-success/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Game Pass' dominance as hurdle to Activision acquisition
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/is-game-pass-dominance-a-hurdle-to-the-activision-acquisition-opinion
A look at Spiral Up indie publisher is the gateway into China markets
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/spiral-up-games-launches-as-gateway-to-the-chinese-market
A look at dedicated cloud gaming hardware
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/is-dedicated-cloud-gaming-hardware-self-defeating-this-week-in-business
A look at Netflix's cheaper tier will include ad-free access to games
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/netflixs-cheaper-basic-with-ads-tier-includes-ad-free-access-to-games
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Overwatch 2 attracting 25M players in 10 days
https://venturebeat.com/games/overwatch-2-attracts-25m-players-in-10-days-despite-rough-launch/
pocketgamer.biz
Mobile gaming market to exceed $175 billion by 2027
A new study by Reportlinker forecasts that the mobile gaming industry will reach $175.3 billion by 2027.
Look at Gaming #76 | Monday October 17th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Discord launching light games and new app store
https://venturebeat.com/games/discord-launches-activities-with-light-games-and-a-new-app-store/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Web3 game investors more stringent investment criteria
https://venturebeat.com/game-development/as-web3-gains-traction-indie-game-investors-are-updating-their-wish-lists/
A look at Dating Apps as unexplored gaming space
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/seeking-player-two
A look at AppFlyer Performance Index
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/comment-and-opinion/79941/the-ad-network-quickly-gaining-speed-on-the-appsflyer-performance-index/
A look at Kroger & Albertsons merging by @eric_seufert. V interesting take
https://mobiledevmemo.com/kroger-and-albertsons-are-merging-because-everything-is-an-ad-network/
A look at the last 12 month's mobile acquisitions, 85% were self-publishing their games
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79938/85-of-mobile-acquisitions-in-the-last-twelve-months-self-published-their-games/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at G4 and VENN's deaths. TV on Twitch, doesn't work
https://venturebeat.com/games/g4-tv-dead-venn-lessons-to-learn/
A look at ARK: Surival Evolved's GaaS Success
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/deep-dive-inside-ark-survival-evolveds
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Logitech's G Cloud Gaming handheld
https://www.theverge.com/23405040/logitech-g-cloud-gaming-handheld-review-game-streaming-android-xbox-nvidia-geforce-now
A look at Discord launching light games and new app store
https://venturebeat.com/games/discord-launches-activities-with-light-games-and-a-new-app-store/
A look at Razor's new Razor Edge 5g device
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79945/razer-unveils-new-details-for-edge-5g-device-in-official-announcement/
A look at Meta's flagship metaverse Horizon World struggling
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/metas-flagship-metaverse-horizon-worlds-struggling-to-attract-and-retain-users
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Rarible introducing NFT aggregator
https://www.theblock.co/post/177770/rarible-introduces-nft-aggregator-to-help-shoppers-bargain-hunt
A look at Mighty Bear games giving away free NFTs for web3 game
https://venturebeat.com/games/mighty-bear-games-will-give-away-free-nfts-for-its-web3-game/
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at how 500+ publishers are building sustainable mobile game growth
https://venturebeat.com/games/how-500-publishers-are-building-sustainable-mobile-game-growth/
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Discord launching light games and new app store
https://venturebeat.com/games/discord-launches-activities-with-light-games-and-a-new-app-store/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Web3 game investors more stringent investment criteria
https://venturebeat.com/game-development/as-web3-gains-traction-indie-game-investors-are-updating-their-wish-lists/
A look at Dating Apps as unexplored gaming space
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/seeking-player-two
A look at AppFlyer Performance Index
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/comment-and-opinion/79941/the-ad-network-quickly-gaining-speed-on-the-appsflyer-performance-index/
A look at Kroger & Albertsons merging by @eric_seufert. V interesting take
https://mobiledevmemo.com/kroger-and-albertsons-are-merging-because-everything-is-an-ad-network/
A look at the last 12 month's mobile acquisitions, 85% were self-publishing their games
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79938/85-of-mobile-acquisitions-in-the-last-twelve-months-self-published-their-games/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at G4 and VENN's deaths. TV on Twitch, doesn't work
https://venturebeat.com/games/g4-tv-dead-venn-lessons-to-learn/
A look at ARK: Surival Evolved's GaaS Success
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/deep-dive-inside-ark-survival-evolveds
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Logitech's G Cloud Gaming handheld
https://www.theverge.com/23405040/logitech-g-cloud-gaming-handheld-review-game-streaming-android-xbox-nvidia-geforce-now
A look at Discord launching light games and new app store
https://venturebeat.com/games/discord-launches-activities-with-light-games-and-a-new-app-store/
A look at Razor's new Razor Edge 5g device
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79945/razer-unveils-new-details-for-edge-5g-device-in-official-announcement/
A look at Meta's flagship metaverse Horizon World struggling
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/metas-flagship-metaverse-horizon-worlds-struggling-to-attract-and-retain-users
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Rarible introducing NFT aggregator
https://www.theblock.co/post/177770/rarible-introduces-nft-aggregator-to-help-shoppers-bargain-hunt
A look at Mighty Bear games giving away free NFTs for web3 game
https://venturebeat.com/games/mighty-bear-games-will-give-away-free-nfts-for-its-web3-game/
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at how 500+ publishers are building sustainable mobile game growth
https://venturebeat.com/games/how-500-publishers-are-building-sustainable-mobile-game-growth/
VentureBeat
Discord launches activities with light games and a new app store
Discord announced a number of upgrades to its platform today, including activities where users can play casual games with each other.
Look at Gaming #77 | Tuesday October 18th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at the future of in-game ads & in-app purchases
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-future-of-in-game-ads-in-app-purchases-and-beyond-podcast
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at top mobile games genres in live streams
https://streamhatchet.com/2022/10/18/most-popular-mobile-game-genres-in-live-streaming/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at the future of in-game ads & in-app purchases
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-future-of-in-game-ads-in-app-purchases-and-beyond-podcast
A look at how HyperBeard escaped shutting down and discovering its niche
https://mobilegamer.biz/how-hyperbeard-escaped-closure-twice-before-finding-its-cute-casual-niche/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Netflix exploring cloud gaming service
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/18/23411684/netflix-cloud-gaming-studio-pc-tv
A look at the next Sims game aiming to be a creative platform
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/pc/next-i-the-sims-i-game-next-gen-creative-platform
A look at Valve's new dock. It won't replace your Switch but p good
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/18/23409757/valve-steam-deck-dock-docking-station-tv-gaming-nintendo-switch
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Azuki's by @theblockres
https://www.theblockresearch.com/rapid-insights-examining-azukis-scan-to-own-narrative-177999
A look at Sorare launching beta NFT-based fantasy sports game
https://venturebeat.com/games/sorare-launches-beta-for-nft-based-nba-fantasy-sports-game/
A look at Web2 devs vs Web3 designers by @naavik_co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9kGbeTAU0c&ab_channel=Naavik
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Stardust raising $30M
https://www.theblock.co/post/178042/crypto-gaming-infrastructure-platform-stardust-raises-30-million-bloomberg
A look at Magic raising $5M
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/mobile/ex-peak-games-execs-raise-5-million-in-funding-for-new-studio-magic-games
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at the future of in-game ads & in-app purchases
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-future-of-in-game-ads-in-app-purchases-and-beyond-podcast
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at top mobile games genres in live streams
https://streamhatchet.com/2022/10/18/most-popular-mobile-game-genres-in-live-streaming/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at the future of in-game ads & in-app purchases
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-future-of-in-game-ads-in-app-purchases-and-beyond-podcast
A look at how HyperBeard escaped shutting down and discovering its niche
https://mobilegamer.biz/how-hyperbeard-escaped-closure-twice-before-finding-its-cute-casual-niche/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Netflix exploring cloud gaming service
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/18/23411684/netflix-cloud-gaming-studio-pc-tv
A look at the next Sims game aiming to be a creative platform
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/pc/next-i-the-sims-i-game-next-gen-creative-platform
A look at Valve's new dock. It won't replace your Switch but p good
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/18/23409757/valve-steam-deck-dock-docking-station-tv-gaming-nintendo-switch
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Azuki's by @theblockres
https://www.theblockresearch.com/rapid-insights-examining-azukis-scan-to-own-narrative-177999
A look at Sorare launching beta NFT-based fantasy sports game
https://venturebeat.com/games/sorare-launches-beta-for-nft-based-nba-fantasy-sports-game/
A look at Web2 devs vs Web3 designers by @naavik_co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9kGbeTAU0c&ab_channel=Naavik
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Stardust raising $30M
https://www.theblock.co/post/178042/crypto-gaming-infrastructure-platform-stardust-raises-30-million-bloomberg
A look at Magic raising $5M
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/mobile/ex-peak-games-execs-raise-5-million-in-funding-for-new-studio-magic-games
GamesIndustry.biz
The future of in-game ads, in-app purchases and beyond | Podcast
The future of in-game ads, in-app purchases and beyond podcast, featuring Meta
Look at Gaming #78 | Wednesday October 19th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at gaming deals for Q3 by Drake Star
https://venturebeat.com/games/drake-star-game-deals-picked-up-in-q3-despite-economic-headwinds/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at 2022 Mobile App Habit Report.
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/data-and-research/79965/digital-turbines-mobile-app-habit-report-highlights-what-gamers-want-to-see-before-installing-an-app/
A look at Data.ai's report. $1.54B spent per week on mobile games in Q3 2022
https://venturebeat.com/games/data-ai-1-54b-spent-per-week-on-mobile-games-in-q3-2022/
A look at gaming deals for Q3 by Drake Star
https://venturebeat.com/games/drake-star-game-deals-picked-up-in-q3-despite-economic-headwinds/
A look at Netflix's Q3 earnings by @eric_seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/does-netflixs-q3-earnings-beat-undermine-techs-macro-narrative/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Homa Games' $100M raise
https://naavik.co/digest/breaking-down-homa-games-raise
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Xbox revving up a mobile games store
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/mobile/xbox-is-revving-up-a-mobile-games-store
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Major League Baseball hiring NFT, digital games, and metaverse roles
https://www.theblock.co/post/178318/major-league-baseball-is-hiring-to-expand-its-nft-digital-games-and-metaverse-presence
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at Xsolla solutions helping game developers unlock new strategies
https://venturebeat.com/game-development/as-turbulence-ramps-up-xsolla-solutions-unlock-new-strategies-for-game-developers/
A look at some tips for more immserive sound design
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/tips-for-more-immersive-sound-design
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Arcade2Earn raising $3.2M
https://www.theblock.co/post/178332/solana-based-gaming-platform-arcade2earn-raises-3-2-million-exclusive
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at gaming deals for Q3 by Drake Star
https://venturebeat.com/games/drake-star-game-deals-picked-up-in-q3-despite-economic-headwinds/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at 2022 Mobile App Habit Report.
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/data-and-research/79965/digital-turbines-mobile-app-habit-report-highlights-what-gamers-want-to-see-before-installing-an-app/
A look at Data.ai's report. $1.54B spent per week on mobile games in Q3 2022
https://venturebeat.com/games/data-ai-1-54b-spent-per-week-on-mobile-games-in-q3-2022/
A look at gaming deals for Q3 by Drake Star
https://venturebeat.com/games/drake-star-game-deals-picked-up-in-q3-despite-economic-headwinds/
A look at Netflix's Q3 earnings by @eric_seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/does-netflixs-q3-earnings-beat-undermine-techs-macro-narrative/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Homa Games' $100M raise
https://naavik.co/digest/breaking-down-homa-games-raise
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Xbox revving up a mobile games store
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/mobile/xbox-is-revving-up-a-mobile-games-store
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Major League Baseball hiring NFT, digital games, and metaverse roles
https://www.theblock.co/post/178318/major-league-baseball-is-hiring-to-expand-its-nft-digital-games-and-metaverse-presence
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at Xsolla solutions helping game developers unlock new strategies
https://venturebeat.com/game-development/as-turbulence-ramps-up-xsolla-solutions-unlock-new-strategies-for-game-developers/
A look at some tips for more immserive sound design
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/tips-for-more-immersive-sound-design
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Arcade2Earn raising $3.2M
https://www.theblock.co/post/178332/solana-based-gaming-platform-arcade2earn-raises-3-2-million-exclusive
VentureBeat
Drake Star: Game deals picked up in Q3 despite economic headwinds
The number and value of deals rose in the third quarter when it came to investing in or acquiring game companies, Drake Star Partners said.
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Look at Gaming #79 | Thursday October 20th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Microsoft plans to open new storefront to rival Apple & Google
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-plans-to-open-new-storefront-may-rival-apple-and-google
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at India to be the top mobile game market by 2025
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79976/india-set-to-be-top-of-the-mobile-game-by-2025/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Stumble Guys making $500k per day
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79986/battle-royale-game-stumble-guys-is-making-almost-half-a-million-dollars-every-day/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at GeForce NOW adding mobile control support
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79985/geforce-now-from-nvidia-adds-additional-mobile-control-support-for-a-dozen-games/
A look at Microsoft plans to open new storefront to rival Apple & Google
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-plans-to-open-new-storefront-may-rival-apple-and-google
A look at Netflix trying to reclaim the throne for 'Subscription of Games' from Xbox Game Pass
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/19/23413518/netflix-cloud-gaming-streaming-games-xbox-game-pass-google-stadia
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Sims creator Will Wright's blockchain game
https://www.axios.com/2022/10/20/will-wright-voxverse-gala-gallium-blockchain
A look at Warner Bros releasing 10,999 Lord of the Rings NFTs
https://www.theblock.co/post/178690/warner-bros-to-release-10999-lord-of-the-rings-nfts-as-part-of-web3-movie-push
A look at Sudoswap enabling NFT arbitrage
https://www.theblock.co/post/178579/sudoswaps-immediate-liquidity-is-enabling-nft-arbitrage
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at how much 2D & 3D art cost
https://kevurugames.com/blog/2d-and-3d-art-cost-universal-formula-for-a-quick-estimate/
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at ByteBrew raising $4M
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/deal/79984/bytebrew-raises-4-million-in-a-seed-round-to-provide-game-developers-with-more-tools/
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Microsoft plans to open new storefront to rival Apple & Google
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-plans-to-open-new-storefront-may-rival-apple-and-google
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at India to be the top mobile game market by 2025
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79976/india-set-to-be-top-of-the-mobile-game-by-2025/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Stumble Guys making $500k per day
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79986/battle-royale-game-stumble-guys-is-making-almost-half-a-million-dollars-every-day/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at GeForce NOW adding mobile control support
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79985/geforce-now-from-nvidia-adds-additional-mobile-control-support-for-a-dozen-games/
A look at Microsoft plans to open new storefront to rival Apple & Google
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-plans-to-open-new-storefront-may-rival-apple-and-google
A look at Netflix trying to reclaim the throne for 'Subscription of Games' from Xbox Game Pass
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/19/23413518/netflix-cloud-gaming-streaming-games-xbox-game-pass-google-stadia
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Sims creator Will Wright's blockchain game
https://www.axios.com/2022/10/20/will-wright-voxverse-gala-gallium-blockchain
A look at Warner Bros releasing 10,999 Lord of the Rings NFTs
https://www.theblock.co/post/178690/warner-bros-to-release-10999-lord-of-the-rings-nfts-as-part-of-web3-movie-push
A look at Sudoswap enabling NFT arbitrage
https://www.theblock.co/post/178579/sudoswaps-immediate-liquidity-is-enabling-nft-arbitrage
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at how much 2D & 3D art cost
https://kevurugames.com/blog/2d-and-3d-art-cost-universal-formula-for-a-quick-estimate/
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at ByteBrew raising $4M
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/deal/79984/bytebrew-raises-4-million-in-a-seed-round-to-provide-game-developers-with-more-tools/
GamesIndustry.biz
Microsoft plans to open new storefront, may rival Apple and Google
Microsoft's plans to build a new games store were made public last week in a regulatory filing shared by the Competitio…
Look at Gaming #80 | Friday October 21st 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Netflix's game plan
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/what-is-netflixs-game-plan-this-week-in-business
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at gaming as a source of income for the Philippine despite industry crackdowns
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/79993/dfnn-gaming-for-profit-will-remain-a-part-of-the-filipino-industry-despite-crackdowns/
A look at the mobile gaming marketing on track for record breaking year
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/special-report/79989/the-mobile-gaming-market-is-on-track-for-a-record-breaking-year/
A look at a Genre Report from Newzoo
https://newzoo.com/insights/trend-reports/shooter-games-revealed-newzoo-game-genre-report
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at which comes first, monetisation or game play? Why not both?
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79991/which-comes-first-monetisation-or-gameplay-why-not-have-both/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Netflix's game plan
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/what-is-netflixs-game-plan-this-week-in-business
A look at Snap missing Q3 revenue, big problems
https://mobiledevmemo.com/snap-misses-on-q3-revenue-and-its-problem-may-not-be-the-economy/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at a P2E data-driven platform as the next big thing
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79992/could-a-play-to-earn-data-driven-platform-be-the-new-big-thing/
A look at Magic Eden making royalties optional
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZgaVbXVuAY&ab_channel=Naavik
A look at Axie Infinity Shards price dropping before investor unlock
https://www.theblock.co/post/178860/axie-infinity-shards-price-drops-sharply-ahead-of-early-investor-token-unlock
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at how to choose an art style for your video game
https://kevurugames.com/blog/choosing-an-art-style-for-your-video-game/
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Odyssey Interactive raising $19M
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/pc/odyssey-interactive-nets-19-million-in-series-a-funding-round
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Netflix's game plan
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/what-is-netflixs-game-plan-this-week-in-business
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at gaming as a source of income for the Philippine despite industry crackdowns
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/79993/dfnn-gaming-for-profit-will-remain-a-part-of-the-filipino-industry-despite-crackdowns/
A look at the mobile gaming marketing on track for record breaking year
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/special-report/79989/the-mobile-gaming-market-is-on-track-for-a-record-breaking-year/
A look at a Genre Report from Newzoo
https://newzoo.com/insights/trend-reports/shooter-games-revealed-newzoo-game-genre-report
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at which comes first, monetisation or game play? Why not both?
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79991/which-comes-first-monetisation-or-gameplay-why-not-have-both/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Netflix's game plan
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/what-is-netflixs-game-plan-this-week-in-business
A look at Snap missing Q3 revenue, big problems
https://mobiledevmemo.com/snap-misses-on-q3-revenue-and-its-problem-may-not-be-the-economy/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at a P2E data-driven platform as the next big thing
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79992/could-a-play-to-earn-data-driven-platform-be-the-new-big-thing/
A look at Magic Eden making royalties optional
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZgaVbXVuAY&ab_channel=Naavik
A look at Axie Infinity Shards price dropping before investor unlock
https://www.theblock.co/post/178860/axie-infinity-shards-price-drops-sharply-ahead-of-early-investor-token-unlock
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at how to choose an art style for your video game
https://kevurugames.com/blog/choosing-an-art-style-for-your-video-game/
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Odyssey Interactive raising $19M
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/pc/odyssey-interactive-nets-19-million-in-series-a-funding-round
GamesIndustry.biz
What is Netflix's game plan? | This Week In Business
On Wednesday, Netflix dropped a few subtle game announcements into an on-stage TechCrunch talk with its gaming VP Mike …
Look at Gaming #81 | Monday October 24th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at owning the Entire Ecosystem by @konvoyventures
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/owning-the-entire-ecosystem
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at who's winning the game discovery on Discord
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/whos-winning-game-discovery-on-discord
A look at owning the Entire Ecosystem by @konvoyventures
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/owning-the-entire-ecosystem
A look at how to safely & effectively monetise kids' games
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79999/dataai-on-how-to-safely-and-effectively-monetise-kids-games/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Steam topping 30M concurrent users to set new all-time peak
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/steam-tops-30-million-concurrent-users-to-set-new-all-time-peak
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Mathew Ball + James Gwertzman (a16z) discussing the metaverse unlock
https://venturebeat.com/games/matthew-ball-and-a16zs-james-gwertzman-discuss-how-to-unlock-the-metaverse/
A look at Fable's The Simulation allowing you to build a society of Ais based on NFTs
https://venturebeat.com/games/fables-the-simulation-lets-you-build-a-society-of-ais-based-on-character-nfts/
A look at why Publishers & Developers need to embrace digital asset ownership
https://venturebeat.com/games/why-publishers-and-developers-need-to-embrace-digital-asset-ownership-and-collaboration-across-studios/
A look at Legal & Regulatory consideratiosn for Web3 Gaming (Part2)
https://naavik.co/deep-dives/web3-legal-and-regulatory-considerations-part-2
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at what to consider when licensing an IP
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/what-to-consider-when-licensing-an-ip-into-video-games
A look at GamesIndustry.biz Academy online student event
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/check-out-the-full-schedule-for-this-weeks-gi-academy-online-student-event
A look at How to conquer the Kids Market by @naavik_co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYS-Tud7YOo&ab_channel=Naavik
A look at how Rimworld's DLC strategy
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/plus-how-rimworld-shows-dlc-strategy
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at GXC new $40M venture fund
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79998/gxc-announces-new-venture-fund-for-the-future-of-gaming/
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at owning the Entire Ecosystem by @konvoyventures
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/owning-the-entire-ecosystem
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at who's winning the game discovery on Discord
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/whos-winning-game-discovery-on-discord
A look at owning the Entire Ecosystem by @konvoyventures
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/owning-the-entire-ecosystem
A look at how to safely & effectively monetise kids' games
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79999/dataai-on-how-to-safely-and-effectively-monetise-kids-games/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Steam topping 30M concurrent users to set new all-time peak
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/steam-tops-30-million-concurrent-users-to-set-new-all-time-peak
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Mathew Ball + James Gwertzman (a16z) discussing the metaverse unlock
https://venturebeat.com/games/matthew-ball-and-a16zs-james-gwertzman-discuss-how-to-unlock-the-metaverse/
A look at Fable's The Simulation allowing you to build a society of Ais based on NFTs
https://venturebeat.com/games/fables-the-simulation-lets-you-build-a-society-of-ais-based-on-character-nfts/
A look at why Publishers & Developers need to embrace digital asset ownership
https://venturebeat.com/games/why-publishers-and-developers-need-to-embrace-digital-asset-ownership-and-collaboration-across-studios/
A look at Legal & Regulatory consideratiosn for Web3 Gaming (Part2)
https://naavik.co/deep-dives/web3-legal-and-regulatory-considerations-part-2
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at what to consider when licensing an IP
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/what-to-consider-when-licensing-an-ip-into-video-games
A look at GamesIndustry.biz Academy online student event
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/check-out-the-full-schedule-for-this-weeks-gi-academy-online-student-event
A look at How to conquer the Kids Market by @naavik_co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYS-Tud7YOo&ab_channel=Naavik
A look at how Rimworld's DLC strategy
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/plus-how-rimworld-shows-dlc-strategy
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at GXC new $40M venture fund
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79998/gxc-announces-new-venture-fund-for-the-future-of-gaming/
www.konvoy.vc
Owning the Entire Ecosystem
We believe there will be a shift back to hardware-driven strategies
Look at Gaming #82 | Tuesday October 25th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Apple kneecapping all NFT-related game functionality
https://mobilegamer.biz/apple-has-kneecapped-all-nft-related-game-functionality-and-it-wants-30-of-all-sales/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Xbox software slump but hardware revenue growing
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/xbox-software-slumps-as-hardware-revenues-grow
A look at Chinese mobile games market falling 19% to $8B during Q3
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/report-chinese-mobile-games-market-fell-19-to-8bn-during-q3
A look at Educational, Casino, and Arcade games on the rise on Adjust's Q3 2022 report
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80011/exclusive-educational-casino-and-arcade-games-on-the-rise-according-to-adjusts-q3-2022-report/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Apple kneecapping all NFT-related game functionality
https://mobilegamer.biz/apple-has-kneecapped-all-nft-related-game-functionality-and-it-wants-30-of-all-sales/
A look at Cloud Gaming from Newzoo's report
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80008/newzoos-latest-report-offers-sterling-insight-into-cloud-gaming/
A look at In-Game Advertising on PC & Console due to grow
https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/a-promising-aaa-revenue-stream-emerges-in-game-advertising-on-pc-console-is-due-to-grow-as-publishers-diversify-monetization
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Apple devices now supporting Nintendo's game controllers
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/25/23422634/apple-nintendo-classic-controller-support-iphone-ipad-mac-apple-tv
A look at Microsoft saying 20M people have used Xbox Cloud Gaming
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/25/23423668/microsoft-xbox-cloud-gaming-20-million-people-streamed
A look at Microsoft wanting the next Chinese big hit
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/console/report-microsoft-wants-in-on-the-next-chinese-hit
A look at Xsolla integrating with Alipay to support game monetization in Asia
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/80002/xsolla-integrates-alipay-support-for-game-monetization-across-asia/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Reddit's NFT drop
https://www.theblock.co/post/179797/reddit-avoids-crypto-lingo-shows-how-to-take-nfts-mainstream
A look at why Asian companies may have an edge in blockchain games with Yat Siu from Animoca Brands
https://venturebeat.com/games/animoca-brands-yat-siu-on-why-asian-companies-may-have-the-edge-in-blockchain-games/
A look at a discussion on making sense of Web3 Trend by @naavik_co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9DIikd2zh0&ab_channel=Naavik
A look at Oasys gaming blockchain
https://www.theblock.co/post/179586/gaming-blockchain-oasys-debuts-mainnet-ahead-of-public-token-listing
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at how to design long-term games revenue
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80004/oscar-clark-on-designing-long-term-games-revenue/
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Apple kneecapping all NFT-related game functionality
https://mobilegamer.biz/apple-has-kneecapped-all-nft-related-game-functionality-and-it-wants-30-of-all-sales/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Xbox software slump but hardware revenue growing
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/xbox-software-slumps-as-hardware-revenues-grow
A look at Chinese mobile games market falling 19% to $8B during Q3
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/report-chinese-mobile-games-market-fell-19-to-8bn-during-q3
A look at Educational, Casino, and Arcade games on the rise on Adjust's Q3 2022 report
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80011/exclusive-educational-casino-and-arcade-games-on-the-rise-according-to-adjusts-q3-2022-report/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Apple kneecapping all NFT-related game functionality
https://mobilegamer.biz/apple-has-kneecapped-all-nft-related-game-functionality-and-it-wants-30-of-all-sales/
A look at Cloud Gaming from Newzoo's report
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80008/newzoos-latest-report-offers-sterling-insight-into-cloud-gaming/
A look at In-Game Advertising on PC & Console due to grow
https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/a-promising-aaa-revenue-stream-emerges-in-game-advertising-on-pc-console-is-due-to-grow-as-publishers-diversify-monetization
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Apple devices now supporting Nintendo's game controllers
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/25/23422634/apple-nintendo-classic-controller-support-iphone-ipad-mac-apple-tv
A look at Microsoft saying 20M people have used Xbox Cloud Gaming
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/25/23423668/microsoft-xbox-cloud-gaming-20-million-people-streamed
A look at Microsoft wanting the next Chinese big hit
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/console/report-microsoft-wants-in-on-the-next-chinese-hit
A look at Xsolla integrating with Alipay to support game monetization in Asia
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/80002/xsolla-integrates-alipay-support-for-game-monetization-across-asia/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Reddit's NFT drop
https://www.theblock.co/post/179797/reddit-avoids-crypto-lingo-shows-how-to-take-nfts-mainstream
A look at why Asian companies may have an edge in blockchain games with Yat Siu from Animoca Brands
https://venturebeat.com/games/animoca-brands-yat-siu-on-why-asian-companies-may-have-the-edge-in-blockchain-games/
A look at a discussion on making sense of Web3 Trend by @naavik_co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9DIikd2zh0&ab_channel=Naavik
A look at Oasys gaming blockchain
https://www.theblock.co/post/179586/gaming-blockchain-oasys-debuts-mainnet-ahead-of-public-token-listing
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at how to design long-term games revenue
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80004/oscar-clark-on-designing-long-term-games-revenue/
Mobilegamer.biz
Apple has kneecapped all NFT-related game functionality – and it wants 30% of all sales - Mobilegamer.biz
Developers working on web3 games are not happy about the tech giant’s app review guideline update.
Look at Gaming #83 | Wednesday October 26th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at SKAdNetwork 4.0 and what it means for mobile advertising by @eric_seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/skadnetwork-4-0-is-live-what-does-that-mean-for-mobile-advertising/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Meta's metaverse losses at $9.3B for 2022
https://www.theblock.co/post/180126/metas-metaverse-losses-top-9-4-billion-for-the-year
A look at Capcom H1 2022 fall sharply. Revenue $340M (down 30% YoY)
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/capcom-first-half-down-sharply-on-tough-comparison
A look at Stillfront Group reporting Q3 revenue boom of $163M
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80019/stillfront-group-saw-a-q3-revenue-boom-despite-falling-profits/
A look at China's gaming market decreasing 19.1% QoQ. Valued at $8.2B
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/80013/chinas-gaming-market-decreases-191-quarter-on-quarter/
A look at Alphabet Q3 earning. Rev $54B. YouTube ad rev decline for the first time
https://mobiledevmemo.com/alphabet-q3-2022-earnings-youtubes-ad-revenue-declined-for-the-first-time/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Steam's regional pricing changes
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/steams-regional-pricing-changes-a
A look at Konami, Silent Hill, and Lessons from Resident Evil by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/konami-silent-hill-lessons-resident-evil
A look at a Study that shows playing video games benefiting kids' brain
https://www.axios.com/2022/10/26/video-games-kids-brains
A look at SKAdNetwork 4.0 and what it means for mobile advertising by @eric_seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/skadnetwork-4-0-is-live-what-does-that-mean-for-mobile-advertising/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Disney's No limits on IP for indie developers
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/disney-no-ip-is-off-limits-to-indie-developers
A look at Amazon + Besthesda teasing Fallout TV show
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/26/23424649/fallout-tv-series-amazon-prime-video-bethesda-first-tease-look
A look at Reigns and Narcos leading Netflix's November games slate
https://mobilegamer.biz/reigns-and-narcos-lead-netflixs-november-games-slate/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at the future of the Metaverse with Phil Spencer (Microsoft's CEO of gaming)
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/26/23425128/xbox-phil-spencer-metaverse-poorly-built-video-game-microsoft
A look at Mythical Games bringing NFT car ownership to Nitro Nation
https://venturebeat.com/games/mythical-games-brings-nft-car-ownership-to-nitro-nation/
A look at Blur becoming largest NFT aggregator
https://www.theblockresearch.com/rapid-insights-blur-becomes-largest-nft-aggregator-180025
A look at Dean Takahashi's metaverse monologue @deantak
https://venturebeat.com/games/gamesbeat-summit-next-2022-dean-takahashis-metaverse-monologue/
A look at EY preparing clients for the metaverse
https://venturebeat.com/games/ernst-young-will-prepare-clients-for-the-metaverse-and-web3-with-virtual-experiences/
A look at Merit Circle burning $147M of its native tokens
https://www.theblock.co/post/179903/merit-circle-burning-147-million-of-native-tokens-to-get-it-over-with
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Marvel Snap passing $2M in revenue and 5.3M downloads in one week
https://mobilegamer.biz/marvel-snap-has-passed-2m-revenue-and-5-3m-downloads-in-one-week/
A look at Overwatch 2 getting 46.5M hours watched in 1st week
https://streamhatchet.com/2022/10/20/overwatch-2-garners-46-5-million-hours-watched-in-first-week/
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at SKAdNetwork 4.0 and what it means for mobile advertising by @eric_seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/skadnetwork-4-0-is-live-what-does-that-mean-for-mobile-advertising/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Meta's metaverse losses at $9.3B for 2022
https://www.theblock.co/post/180126/metas-metaverse-losses-top-9-4-billion-for-the-year
A look at Capcom H1 2022 fall sharply. Revenue $340M (down 30% YoY)
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/capcom-first-half-down-sharply-on-tough-comparison
A look at Stillfront Group reporting Q3 revenue boom of $163M
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80019/stillfront-group-saw-a-q3-revenue-boom-despite-falling-profits/
A look at China's gaming market decreasing 19.1% QoQ. Valued at $8.2B
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/80013/chinas-gaming-market-decreases-191-quarter-on-quarter/
A look at Alphabet Q3 earning. Rev $54B. YouTube ad rev decline for the first time
https://mobiledevmemo.com/alphabet-q3-2022-earnings-youtubes-ad-revenue-declined-for-the-first-time/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Steam's regional pricing changes
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/steams-regional-pricing-changes-a
A look at Konami, Silent Hill, and Lessons from Resident Evil by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/konami-silent-hill-lessons-resident-evil
A look at a Study that shows playing video games benefiting kids' brain
https://www.axios.com/2022/10/26/video-games-kids-brains
A look at SKAdNetwork 4.0 and what it means for mobile advertising by @eric_seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/skadnetwork-4-0-is-live-what-does-that-mean-for-mobile-advertising/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Disney's No limits on IP for indie developers
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/disney-no-ip-is-off-limits-to-indie-developers
A look at Amazon + Besthesda teasing Fallout TV show
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/26/23424649/fallout-tv-series-amazon-prime-video-bethesda-first-tease-look
A look at Reigns and Narcos leading Netflix's November games slate
https://mobilegamer.biz/reigns-and-narcos-lead-netflixs-november-games-slate/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at the future of the Metaverse with Phil Spencer (Microsoft's CEO of gaming)
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/26/23425128/xbox-phil-spencer-metaverse-poorly-built-video-game-microsoft
A look at Mythical Games bringing NFT car ownership to Nitro Nation
https://venturebeat.com/games/mythical-games-brings-nft-car-ownership-to-nitro-nation/
A look at Blur becoming largest NFT aggregator
https://www.theblockresearch.com/rapid-insights-blur-becomes-largest-nft-aggregator-180025
A look at Dean Takahashi's metaverse monologue @deantak
https://venturebeat.com/games/gamesbeat-summit-next-2022-dean-takahashis-metaverse-monologue/
A look at EY preparing clients for the metaverse
https://venturebeat.com/games/ernst-young-will-prepare-clients-for-the-metaverse-and-web3-with-virtual-experiences/
A look at Merit Circle burning $147M of its native tokens
https://www.theblock.co/post/179903/merit-circle-burning-147-million-of-native-tokens-to-get-it-over-with
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Marvel Snap passing $2M in revenue and 5.3M downloads in one week
https://mobilegamer.biz/marvel-snap-has-passed-2m-revenue-and-5-3m-downloads-in-one-week/
A look at Overwatch 2 getting 46.5M hours watched in 1st week
https://streamhatchet.com/2022/10/20/overwatch-2-garners-46-5-million-hours-watched-in-first-week/
Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
SKAdNetwork 4.0 is live. What does that mean for mobile advertising? | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert
SKAdNetwork 4.0 is live. What does that mean for mobile advertising?. Mobile marketing and advertising, freemium monetization strategy, and marketing science. Mobile Dev Memo.
Look at Gaming #84 | Thursday October 27th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Newzoo's platform sharing revenue insights across console & PC
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/see-the-game-platforms-and-genres-generating-the-highest-user-spending
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Jagex record breaking revenue for 2021. Rev $125M
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80012/runescape-devs-jagex-report-record-breaking-revenue-for-2021/
A look at Meta share price plummeting b/c 4% declien on YoY Rev. Rev $27.7. Q3 2022
https://venturebeat.com/metaverse/meta-share-price-plummets-after-q3-earnings-call/
A look at Intel posting $15.3B Rev in Q3, down 20% YoY
https://venturebeat.com/games/intel-posts-15-3b-in-q3-revenues-down-20/
A look at Xbox failing to meet Game Pass subscriber numbers
https://www.axios.com/2022/10/27/microsoft-xbox-game-pass-miss
A look at Ubisoft sales dip in H2, $215M operating loss, but expect to be positive by year end
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ubisoft-sales-dip-in-first-half-but-q2-beat-guidance-handily
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at how user-generated content is changing the games industry
https://venturebeat.com/games/how-user-generated-content-is-changing-the-game-industry-for-good/
A look at Niko Partners' Gametech report. Good news for mobile gaming!
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/80032/genshin-impacts-scaling-beyond-mobile-highlighted-as-a-defining-industry-milestone-in-niko-partners-gametech-report/
A look at Newzoo's platform sharing revenue insights across console & PC
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/see-the-game-platforms-and-genres-generating-the-highest-user-spending
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Hollywood using and partnering with Roblox
https://www.theblock.co/post/180530/roblox-hollywoods-metaverse-safe-space-as-stars-retreat-from-crypto-winter
A look at TikTok launching playable games
https://mobilegamer.biz/tiktok-to-launch-playable-games-in-new-dedicated-tab-says-ft/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Premier League weighing $35M NFT deal with Sorare
https://www.theblock.co/post/180650/premier-league-weighs-34-7-million-nft-deal-with-sorare-sky-news
A look at Voyager Finance's Buy Now Pay Later for NFTs! By the homie @_calmdonut
https://www.theblockresearch.com/searching-for-alpha-voyage-finance-and-nftperp-180375
A look at if web3 and NFTs can unlock sustainable game monetization
https://venturebeat.com/games/can-web3-and-dynamic-nfts-unlock-sustainable-game-monetization/
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Zoop raising $15M
https://www.theblock.co/post/180446/zoop-teams-up-with-ready-player-me-raises-15-million
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Newzoo's platform sharing revenue insights across console & PC
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/see-the-game-platforms-and-genres-generating-the-highest-user-spending
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Jagex record breaking revenue for 2021. Rev $125M
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80012/runescape-devs-jagex-report-record-breaking-revenue-for-2021/
A look at Meta share price plummeting b/c 4% declien on YoY Rev. Rev $27.7. Q3 2022
https://venturebeat.com/metaverse/meta-share-price-plummets-after-q3-earnings-call/
A look at Intel posting $15.3B Rev in Q3, down 20% YoY
https://venturebeat.com/games/intel-posts-15-3b-in-q3-revenues-down-20/
A look at Xbox failing to meet Game Pass subscriber numbers
https://www.axios.com/2022/10/27/microsoft-xbox-game-pass-miss
A look at Ubisoft sales dip in H2, $215M operating loss, but expect to be positive by year end
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ubisoft-sales-dip-in-first-half-but-q2-beat-guidance-handily
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at how user-generated content is changing the games industry
https://venturebeat.com/games/how-user-generated-content-is-changing-the-game-industry-for-good/
A look at Niko Partners' Gametech report. Good news for mobile gaming!
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/80032/genshin-impacts-scaling-beyond-mobile-highlighted-as-a-defining-industry-milestone-in-niko-partners-gametech-report/
A look at Newzoo's platform sharing revenue insights across console & PC
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/see-the-game-platforms-and-genres-generating-the-highest-user-spending
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Hollywood using and partnering with Roblox
https://www.theblock.co/post/180530/roblox-hollywoods-metaverse-safe-space-as-stars-retreat-from-crypto-winter
A look at TikTok launching playable games
https://mobilegamer.biz/tiktok-to-launch-playable-games-in-new-dedicated-tab-says-ft/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Premier League weighing $35M NFT deal with Sorare
https://www.theblock.co/post/180650/premier-league-weighs-34-7-million-nft-deal-with-sorare-sky-news
A look at Voyager Finance's Buy Now Pay Later for NFTs! By the homie @_calmdonut
https://www.theblockresearch.com/searching-for-alpha-voyage-finance-and-nftperp-180375
A look at if web3 and NFTs can unlock sustainable game monetization
https://venturebeat.com/games/can-web3-and-dynamic-nfts-unlock-sustainable-game-monetization/
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Zoop raising $15M
https://www.theblock.co/post/180446/zoop-teams-up-with-ready-player-me-raises-15-million
GamesIndustry.biz
See the game platforms and genres generating the highest user spending
Newzoo shares data on how consumers are spending across platforms and genres
Look at Gaming #85 | Friday October 28th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Sonic The Hedgehog series sold 1.5B copies
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sonic-the-hedgehog-series-has-sold-15bn-copies
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Rovio seeing an 8.4% YoY increase in Q3 Rev. $77M in Rev
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80042/rovio-saw-an-84-year-on-year-increase-in-revenue-in-q3-with-the-angry-birds-franchise-at-the-top-of-the-pecking-order/
A look at Youtube game streaming viewership in September
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/youtube-game-streaming-viewership-jumps-in-september
A look at Saudi Arabia aims to be world hub for esports
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/interview/80038/saudi-arabia-aims-to-be-a-world-hub-for-esports-and-to-grow-its-own-booming-gaming-industry/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Unity CEO saying multiplayer in mobile to be a BIG deal
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80037/unity-ceo-john-riccitiello-i-think-multiplayer-in-mobile-is-a-big-story/
A look at Android accounting for 70%+ ad creatives in Q2 2022
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80034/android-accounts-for-over-70-percent-of-ad-creatives-in-q2-2022/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Will Wright's take on memories, NFTs, and future of gaming
https://venturebeat.com/games/the-deanbeat-will-wrights-view-of-the-future-of-gaming/
A look at whether Apple's NFT guidelines will kill crypto mobile games by @naavik_co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stBbYlsGmKY&ab_channel=Naavik
A look at Singapore-based mobile game co Storms announcing new web3 gaming platform
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80039/singapore-based-mobile-game-company-storms-announces-web3-gaming-platform/
A look at how Volt capital looks into crypto gaming
https://www.theblock.co/post/178959/the-center-of-gravity-has-shifted-in-crypto-says-soona-amhaz
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Sonic The Hedgehog series sold 1.5B copies
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sonic-the-hedgehog-series-has-sold-15bn-copies
A look at June's Journey hitting 60M downloads. $500M gross lifetime spend
https://mobilegamer.biz/junes-journey-hits-60m-downloads-over-500m-gross-lifetime-spend/
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Sonic The Hedgehog series sold 1.5B copies
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sonic-the-hedgehog-series-has-sold-15bn-copies
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Rovio seeing an 8.4% YoY increase in Q3 Rev. $77M in Rev
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80042/rovio-saw-an-84-year-on-year-increase-in-revenue-in-q3-with-the-angry-birds-franchise-at-the-top-of-the-pecking-order/
A look at Youtube game streaming viewership in September
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/youtube-game-streaming-viewership-jumps-in-september
A look at Saudi Arabia aims to be world hub for esports
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/interview/80038/saudi-arabia-aims-to-be-a-world-hub-for-esports-and-to-grow-its-own-booming-gaming-industry/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Unity CEO saying multiplayer in mobile to be a BIG deal
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80037/unity-ceo-john-riccitiello-i-think-multiplayer-in-mobile-is-a-big-story/
A look at Android accounting for 70%+ ad creatives in Q2 2022
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80034/android-accounts-for-over-70-percent-of-ad-creatives-in-q2-2022/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Will Wright's take on memories, NFTs, and future of gaming
https://venturebeat.com/games/the-deanbeat-will-wrights-view-of-the-future-of-gaming/
A look at whether Apple's NFT guidelines will kill crypto mobile games by @naavik_co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stBbYlsGmKY&ab_channel=Naavik
A look at Singapore-based mobile game co Storms announcing new web3 gaming platform
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80039/singapore-based-mobile-game-company-storms-announces-web3-gaming-platform/
A look at how Volt capital looks into crypto gaming
https://www.theblock.co/post/178959/the-center-of-gravity-has-shifted-in-crypto-says-soona-amhaz
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Sonic The Hedgehog series sold 1.5B copies
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sonic-the-hedgehog-series-has-sold-15bn-copies
A look at June's Journey hitting 60M downloads. $500M gross lifetime spend
https://mobilegamer.biz/junes-journey-hits-60m-downloads-over-500m-gross-lifetime-spend/
GamesIndustry.biz
Sonic The Hedgehog series has sold 1.5bn copies
Sega Sammy Holdings revealed that the Sonic The Hedgehog franchise has sold 1.5 billion units as of March 2022. The sal…
Look at Gaming #86 | Monday October 31st 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at how Konvoy Ventures invest in games by @naavik_co + @konvoyventures
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubV6fpgsvTc
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Ralph Lauren redesigning its iconic logo for a Fortnite collab
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/31/23432549/ralph-lauren-fortnite-logo-collab-skins
A look at the world's top 10 game companies making $126B in 2021
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/infographic/80052/the-worlds-top-10-game-companies-made-126-billion-in-2021-from-software-with-mobile-leading-the-charge/
A look at female gamers making 35% of players in Asia and prefers strategy, racing, and RPGs
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80045/female-gamers-make-up-35-of-all-players-in-asia-and-prefer-strategy-racing-and-roleplaying-games/
A look at Xbox Head Phil Spencer saying CoD will be on PS as long as it exists
https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/10/31/xbox-head-phil-spencer-says-call-of-duty-will-stay-on-playstation-as-long-as-the
A look at Ubisoft's mobile wing as the key to company's success
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80048/ubisofts-mobile-wing-is-key-to-the-companys-success-suggests-financial-report/
A look at how Konvoy Ventures invest in games by @naavik_co + @konvoyventures
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubV6fpgsvTc
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Marvel Snap's meteoric rise
https://naavik.co/digest/marvel-snap
A look at 2023 in video games
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/2023-in-video-games-what-do-we-know
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at gaming's next distribution channel by @konvoyventures
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/gamings-next-distribution-channel
A look at TikTok's event: "TikTok made me play it"
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/80050/tiktok-wants-to-show-game-companies-that-tiktok-makes-them-play-it-with-new-virtual-event/
A look at Sega's plan to acquire $600M lifetime sales from "Super Game"
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/sega-thinks-its-proposed-super-game-could-deliver-over-600-million-in-lifetime-sales
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at GameStop officially launching NFT marketplace
https://www.theblock.co/post/181452/gamestop-officially-launches-nft-marketplace
A look at why Neal Stephenson is trying to make an open metaverse
https://venturebeat.com/games/why-neal-stephenson-is-trying-to-make-the-open-metaverse-into-a-reality/
A look at Reddit Collectible Avatars as the Trojan Horse of NFTs by @theblockres
https://www.theblockresearch.com/reddit-collectible-avatars-the-trojan-horse-of-nfts-180952
A look at why Mark Pincus sold Zynga but still looking at blockchain games
https://venturebeat.com/games/why-mark-pincus-sold-zynga-for-12-7b-and-still-has-unfinished-business-with-blockchain-games/
A look at Blockchain Gaming Q3 2022 Report:
https://naavik.co/deep-dives/blockchain-games-new-frontiers-and-the-path-forward
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at ForeVR raising $10M
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/forevr-raises-10m-to-create-the-wii-sports-of-vr
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at how Konvoy Ventures invest in games by @naavik_co + @konvoyventures
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubV6fpgsvTc
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Ralph Lauren redesigning its iconic logo for a Fortnite collab
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/31/23432549/ralph-lauren-fortnite-logo-collab-skins
A look at the world's top 10 game companies making $126B in 2021
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/infographic/80052/the-worlds-top-10-game-companies-made-126-billion-in-2021-from-software-with-mobile-leading-the-charge/
A look at female gamers making 35% of players in Asia and prefers strategy, racing, and RPGs
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80045/female-gamers-make-up-35-of-all-players-in-asia-and-prefer-strategy-racing-and-roleplaying-games/
A look at Xbox Head Phil Spencer saying CoD will be on PS as long as it exists
https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/10/31/xbox-head-phil-spencer-says-call-of-duty-will-stay-on-playstation-as-long-as-the
A look at Ubisoft's mobile wing as the key to company's success
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80048/ubisofts-mobile-wing-is-key-to-the-companys-success-suggests-financial-report/
A look at how Konvoy Ventures invest in games by @naavik_co + @konvoyventures
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubV6fpgsvTc
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Marvel Snap's meteoric rise
https://naavik.co/digest/marvel-snap
A look at 2023 in video games
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/2023-in-video-games-what-do-we-know
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at gaming's next distribution channel by @konvoyventures
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/gamings-next-distribution-channel
A look at TikTok's event: "TikTok made me play it"
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/80050/tiktok-wants-to-show-game-companies-that-tiktok-makes-them-play-it-with-new-virtual-event/
A look at Sega's plan to acquire $600M lifetime sales from "Super Game"
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/sega-thinks-its-proposed-super-game-could-deliver-over-600-million-in-lifetime-sales
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at GameStop officially launching NFT marketplace
https://www.theblock.co/post/181452/gamestop-officially-launches-nft-marketplace
A look at why Neal Stephenson is trying to make an open metaverse
https://venturebeat.com/games/why-neal-stephenson-is-trying-to-make-the-open-metaverse-into-a-reality/
A look at Reddit Collectible Avatars as the Trojan Horse of NFTs by @theblockres
https://www.theblockresearch.com/reddit-collectible-avatars-the-trojan-horse-of-nfts-180952
A look at why Mark Pincus sold Zynga but still looking at blockchain games
https://venturebeat.com/games/why-mark-pincus-sold-zynga-for-12-7b-and-still-has-unfinished-business-with-blockchain-games/
A look at Blockchain Gaming Q3 2022 Report:
https://naavik.co/deep-dives/blockchain-games-new-frontiers-and-the-path-forward
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at ForeVR raising $10M
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/forevr-raises-10m-to-create-the-wii-sports-of-vr
YouTube
Jason Chapman: How Konvoy Ventures Invests in Gaming
In this episode, Jason Chapman – co-founder and managing partner of Konvoy Ventures – joins Naavik co-founder Aaron Bush to discuss:
#1 The origins, present state, and core theses of Konvoy Ventures
#2 What technology and platform trends Jason is excited…
#1 The origins, present state, and core theses of Konvoy Ventures
#2 What technology and platform trends Jason is excited…
Look at Gaming #87 | Tuesday November 1st 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Game Monetization Part 2 by @stingrayL0 @anthonyxcheng
https://metaportal.substack.com/p/game-monetization-part-2-lessons
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at AMD Q3 rev of $5.6B (up 29% but down 93% in profits)
https://venturebeat.com/games/amd-posts-q3-revenue-of-5-6b-up-29-but-profits-slip-93/
A look at Microsoft losing $100-$200 for each Xbox sale
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/microsoft-loses-between-100-to-200-when-someone-buys-an-xbox
A look at PlayStation H1 Rev hitting $8.8B
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-h1-revenues-rise-to-88bn
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Game Monetization Part 2 by @stingrayL0 @anthonyxcheng
https://metaportal.substack.com/p/game-monetization-part-2-lessons
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Fornite helping Xbox Cloud Gaming grow 10M users in 6 months
https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/fortnite-helped-xbox-cloud-gaming-grow-lifetime-users-from-10-million-to-20-million-in-six-months
A look at Twitch partnering with Xbox for free PC Game Pass subscription
https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/1/23434337/twitch-microsoft-pc-game-pass-subscriptions-promo
A look at Roblox + Parsons School of Design creating a digital fashion course
https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/1/23432605/roblox-parsons-school-of-design-collaboration-metaverse-digital-fashion-class-avatars
A look at PlayStation Plus losing 1.9M subscribers since June
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/playstation-plus-has-lost-1-9-million-subscribers-since-being-relaunched-in-june
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Stepn founders' NFT marketplace idea
https://www.theblock.co/post/180785/stepn-founders-bright-idea-for-its-new-nft-marketplace-compulsory-royalties
A look at the creator of Magic The Gathering creator Richard Garfield's new project: Blockchain Brawlers
https://venturebeat.com/games/magic-creator-richard-garfield-releases-new-pvp-card-game/
A look at Mythical Games' NFL Rivals footage release
https://www.theblock.co/post/181731/nfl-crypto-video-game-kick-off-draws-closer
A look at Battlebound: Ex-Riot Dev diving into web3 by @naavik_co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZVk9XA84pc
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at how developers can secure investment with recession looming
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/how-developers-can-secure-investment-with-a-recession-looming
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Modl.ai raising $8.4M
https://venturebeat.com/games/modl-ai-seriesa-ai-bot-qa-testing-griffin-gaming-microsoft-m12/
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at HBO Max confirming Jan 15th premier date for The Last of US
https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/1/23434415/hbo-max-the-last-of-us-details-premiere-date-tv-2023
A look at CoD: Modern Warefare II earning $800M in 3 days
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/modern-warfare-ii-earns-800-million-in-three-days-to-break-franchise-records
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Game Monetization Part 2 by @stingrayL0 @anthonyxcheng
https://metaportal.substack.com/p/game-monetization-part-2-lessons
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at AMD Q3 rev of $5.6B (up 29% but down 93% in profits)
https://venturebeat.com/games/amd-posts-q3-revenue-of-5-6b-up-29-but-profits-slip-93/
A look at Microsoft losing $100-$200 for each Xbox sale
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/microsoft-loses-between-100-to-200-when-someone-buys-an-xbox
A look at PlayStation H1 Rev hitting $8.8B
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-h1-revenues-rise-to-88bn
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Game Monetization Part 2 by @stingrayL0 @anthonyxcheng
https://metaportal.substack.com/p/game-monetization-part-2-lessons
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Fornite helping Xbox Cloud Gaming grow 10M users in 6 months
https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/fortnite-helped-xbox-cloud-gaming-grow-lifetime-users-from-10-million-to-20-million-in-six-months
A look at Twitch partnering with Xbox for free PC Game Pass subscription
https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/1/23434337/twitch-microsoft-pc-game-pass-subscriptions-promo
A look at Roblox + Parsons School of Design creating a digital fashion course
https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/1/23432605/roblox-parsons-school-of-design-collaboration-metaverse-digital-fashion-class-avatars
A look at PlayStation Plus losing 1.9M subscribers since June
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/playstation-plus-has-lost-1-9-million-subscribers-since-being-relaunched-in-june
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Stepn founders' NFT marketplace idea
https://www.theblock.co/post/180785/stepn-founders-bright-idea-for-its-new-nft-marketplace-compulsory-royalties
A look at the creator of Magic The Gathering creator Richard Garfield's new project: Blockchain Brawlers
https://venturebeat.com/games/magic-creator-richard-garfield-releases-new-pvp-card-game/
A look at Mythical Games' NFL Rivals footage release
https://www.theblock.co/post/181731/nfl-crypto-video-game-kick-off-draws-closer
A look at Battlebound: Ex-Riot Dev diving into web3 by @naavik_co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZVk9XA84pc
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at how developers can secure investment with recession looming
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/how-developers-can-secure-investment-with-a-recession-looming
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Modl.ai raising $8.4M
https://venturebeat.com/games/modl-ai-seriesa-ai-bot-qa-testing-griffin-gaming-microsoft-m12/
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at HBO Max confirming Jan 15th premier date for The Last of US
https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/1/23434415/hbo-max-the-last-of-us-details-premiere-date-tv-2023
A look at CoD: Modern Warefare II earning $800M in 3 days
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/modern-warfare-ii-earns-800-million-in-three-days-to-break-franchise-records
MetaPortal
Game Monetization, Part 2 - Lessons to Learn for New Beginnings
Part 2 is forward-looking piece, highlighting possible web3 monetization strategies