Look at Gaming #126 | Friday January 6th 2023

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🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at H&M launching a new game within Roblox
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80542/handm-launches-a-new-game-within-metaverse-platform-roblox/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at why mobile devs should be excited about 2023
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80551/why-developers-should-be-optimistic-for-2023-in-spite-of-2022s-mobile-revenue-dip/

A look at 2022's top grossing mobile game publishers
https://mobilegamer.biz/2022s-top-grossing-mobile-game-publishers/

A look at PlayStation 5 surpassing 30M units
https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/01/05/playstation-5-surpasses-30-million-units-sold-ceo-jim-ryan-indicates-shortage-might-be

A look at the semiconductor execs saying supply chain shortage easing in 2024
https://venturebeat.com/games/most-semiconductor-execs-say-supply-chain-shortages-should-ease-by-2024-accenture/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Vampire Survivors dev being forced to do a mobile port because of clones
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/vampire-survivors-dev-says-clones-forced-our-hand-on-mobile-port

A look at storytelling in F2P games
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/feature/80553/storytelling-in-free-to-play-games-the-good-and-the-bad/


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at H&M launching a new game within Roblox
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80542/handm-launches-a-new-game-within-metaverse-platform-roblox/


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at MeetKai's conversational AI and creator tools
https://venturebeat.com/metaverse/meetkai-rolles-out-creator-tools-for-conversational-ai-and-the-metaverse/


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Ace Games raising $8M
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80550/turkish-developer-ace-games-lands-new-8m-investment/

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Look at Gaming #127 | Monday January 9th 2023

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🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at the future of publishing
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-future-of-publishing-playable-futures-podcast


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at US VC Investments and exits plummeting in 2022
https://venturebeat.com/games/vc-investments-and-exits-plummeted-in-2022-nvca/

A look at Epic's FTC deal highlights
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/new-years-resolution-2023-sell-to-people-who-want-to-buy-this-week-in-business

A look at the future of in-game audio ads
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhFvP1cLQbA&ab_channel=Naavik

A look at the MENA market by @konvoyventures
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/all-eyes-on-mena

A look at the top 10 mobile games industry trends
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/feature/80530/the-top-10-mobile-games-industry-trends-for-2023-and-beyond/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at D&D's Open Game License by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/ogl-debacle

A look at the future of publishing
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-future-of-publishing-playable-futures-podcast


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Pudgy Penguin's comeback story
https://www.theblockresearch.com/pudgy-penguins-case-study-of-a-comeback-199836


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at over 10M downloads for Meta Quest app in 2022
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/extended-reality/over-10-million-people-downloaded-the-meta-quest-app-in-2022

Look at Gaming #128 | Tuesday January 10th 2023

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🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Steam hitting 10M concurrent in-game users. 33M concurrent online users
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/steam-tops-10-million-concurrent-in-game-users-for-the-first-time


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at whether the Chinese mobile gaming industry can bounce back in 2023
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/feature/80563/can-the-chinese-mobile-gaming-industry-bounce-back-in-2023/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at addictive game design for monetization purposes
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/where-does-the-drive-to-monetize


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Steam hitting 10M concurrent in-game users. 33M concurrent online users
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/steam-tops-10-million-concurrent-in-game-users-for-the-first-time

A look at Apple preparing Reality Pro headset
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-apple-preparing-reality-pro-headset-for-fall-2023-release-


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at Sequels vs. Updates, what's better?
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/feature/80566/sequels-vs-updates-when-should-developers-stick-with-what-works/


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Stumble Guys hitting $80M lifetime rev and 270M downloads
https://mobilegamer.biz/stumble-guys-leaps-over-80m-lifetime-revenue-270m-downloads/

Look at Gaming #129 | Wednesday January 11th 2023

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🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at a recession for App Tracking Transparency
https://mobiledevmemo.com/the-att-recession/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at a recession for App Tracking Transparency
https://mobiledevmemo.com/the-att-recession/

A look at Netflix Games offering $1M salaries in California
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80579/netflix-games-is-offering-salaries-of-up-to-1-million-in-california/

A look at 2023's video game calendar
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/10/2023-video-game-calendar

A look at some improvements to naming conventions in gaming
https://hitpoints.substack.com/p/173-the-new-style


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at what's new for in-app purchases, in-game ads, and mobile monetization
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/whats-next-for-in-app-purchases-in-game-ads-and-mobile-monetization


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at House of Blueberry launching Boy Meets Girl digital wearables on Roblox
https://venturebeat.com/games/house-of-blueberry-launches-boy-meets-girl-digital-wearables-on-roblox/


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at web3 predictions for 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2ACQhnQlxE&ab_channel=Naavik


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at the tips and tricks for building a QA portfolio
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/tips-and-tricks-for-building-a-qa-portfolio

A look at the big index 2023 for game music composers
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/blogs/the-big-index-2023-articles-for-game-music-composers

A look at how to find a unified source of truth for your marketing team
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cedgC3ibWiw&ab_channel=DeconstructorofFun


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at India's Giga Fun Studios raising $2.4M
https://venturebeat.com/games/indias-giga-fun-studios-raises-2-4m-for-casual-games/

A look at Multiscription raising $1.6m
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80577/mobile-game-subscription-start-up-multiscription-announces-16m-funding-round/

A look at Playstream raising $2M
https://venturebeat.com/games/playstream-raises-2m-for-ai-generated-livestream-content/


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Avatar Generations -- F2P mobile RPG adaptation of Avatar: the Last Airbender
https://venturebeat.com/games/avatar-generations-debuts-gameplay-for-atla-mobile-rpg/

Look at Gaming #130 | Thursday January 12th 2023

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🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at mobile ad spend predicted to hit $362B in 2023
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80585/ad-spend-predicted-to-hit-362bn-in-2023/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at global mobile game revenue dipping 5% YoY to $110B in 2022
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/dataai-global-mobile-game-revenue-dipped-5-to-110bn-in-2022

A look at the newly enacted salary transparency laws
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/what-can-we-learn-from-newly-enacted-salary-transparency-laws

A look at mobilegamer.biz's predictions for 2023 mobile games
https://mobilegamer.biz/your-predictions-for-2023-in-mobile-games-navigating-market-slowdown-and-more-ma/

A look at hypercasual leading downloads while RPGs dominated consumer spend
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80584/hypercasual-led-the-download-charts-in-2022-while-rpgs-dominated-consumer-spend/

A look at mobile ad spend predicted to hit $362B in 2023
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80585/ad-spend-predicted-to-hit-362bn-in-2023/

A look at Amazon Game Studios losing its studio head John Smedley
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/amazon-game-studios-loses-studio-head-john-smedley

A look at the Gaming Industry Report Q4 2022 by @konvoyventures
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/gaming-industry-report

A look at Ubisoft cancelling 3 more games, deeper issues arise
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/11/ubisoft-cancels-update


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at what's the most effective paid ad platform for PC/console games
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/whats-the-most-effective-paid-ad

A look at a year ahead for Nintendo by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/the-year-ahead-for-nintendo


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Fortnite Champion Series changing format but still $10M prize pool
https://venturebeat.com/games/fortnite-champion-series-fncs-2023-format-10m-prize-pool/

Look at Gaming #131 | Friday January 13th 2023

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🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at the Blockchain Game Alliance's member survey and report for 2022
https://www.blockchaingamealliance.org/bga-2022-member-survey-report/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Activision Blizzard studio's union drawing criticism
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/12/activision-blizzard-proletariat-worker

A look at Ubisoft for sale?
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80601/ubisoft-is-reportedly-eyeing-up-an-acquisition-by-another-company/

A look at Newzoo's Games Market Trends in 2023
https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/newzoos-game-market-trends-to-watch-in-2023-part-1

A look at Japanese players spending $2.9B on boxed games & consoles in 2022
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/japanese-players-spent-29-billion-on-boxed-games-and-consoles-in-2022

A look at US VC exits down 90% in 2022
https://venturebeat.com/ai/u-s-vc-exits-were-down-90-5-in-2022-with-just-71-4b-in-value-nvca/

A look at 19% of 2022 esports viewership were from mobile events
https://streamhatchet.com/blog/blog-19-of-2022-esports-viewership-were-mobile-events/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at modeling the real-world economy in Victoria 3
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/deep-dive-modeling-the-global-economy-in-victoria-3


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Roblox's new Creator Hub
https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/11/23547488/roblox-creator-hub-developers-metaverse


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Axie Infinity teaming up with Cloud9's Stratus
https://venturebeat.com/games/axie-infinity-leverages-cloud9s-stratus-fan-subscription-for-esports/

A look at Hypercasual goliath Voodoo launching its own blockchain ecosystem
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80595/hypercasual-goliath-voodoo-is-launching-its-own-blockchain-ecosystem-and-cryptocurrency/

A look at the Blockchain Game Alliance's member survey and report for 2022
https://www.blockchaingamealliance.org/bga-2022-member-survey-report/


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at the practice of co-development past, present, and future
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/virtuos-jake-digennaro-talks-about-the-past-and-future-of-co-development


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Marvel Snap PvP mode dropping "soon"
https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/12/23552374/marvel-snap-pvp-mode-january-31st-card-series-drop

Look at Gaming #132 | Monday January 16th 2023

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🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at the Chinese gov buying shares in Tencent
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-chinese-government-is-set-to-take-shares-in-tencent


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at HBO's the last of us, where film imitates game
https://venturebeat.com/games/hbos-the-last-of-us-is-where-film-imitates-games-but-not-too-much/

A look at how hybrid work and sustainability became part of game design
https://venturebeat.com/games/how-sustainability-and-hybrid-work-has-become-a-part-of-computer-design-alex-cho/

A look at mobile games unexpected highs & lows of 2022
https://venturebeat.com/games/data-ai-mobile-gaming-had-unexpected-highs-and-lows-in-2022/

A look at Dungeons & Dragons open gaming license announcement
https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/13/23554014/dungeons-and-dragons-dnd-open-gaming-license-announcement-wotc-hasbro

A look at the Chinese gov buying shares in Tencent
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-chinese-government-is-set-to-take-shares-in-tencent

A look at NetEase's Skybox Acquisition, Square Enix Analysis, & Meta UA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VITk6TL_GI&ab_channel=Naavik


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at how multiplayer impacts active users
https://naavik.co/digest/how-multiplayer-impacts-active-users

A look at a deep dive into 30 years of Kirby
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/gdc/dive-into-30-years-of-kirby-in-this-gdc-2023-session-on-kirby-and-the-forgotten-land-


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Immutable X's 2023 gaming outlook
https://venturebeat.com/games/immutables-outlook-for-blockchain-games-in-2023-robbie-ferguson/

A look at Tiny Colony to debut as a tower defense game on IMX
https://venturebeat.com/games/tiny-colony-will-debut-as-web3-tower-defense-game-on-immutablex/

Look at Gaming #133 | Tuesday January 17th 2023

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🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at the state of mobile 2023 by data.ai
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/dataai-state-of-mobile-2023


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at a review of the mobile game market in Dec 2022 by GameRefinery
https://www.gamerefinery.com/mobile-game-market-review-december-2022/

A look at game devs objecting to the Indian gov't lumping video games with gambling
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/devs-object-to-indian-government-lumping-video-games-in-with-gambling

A look at the Marketing Micro Audit by @eric_seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/introducing-the-mobile-dev-memo-marketing-micro-audit/

A look at the state of mobile 2023 by data.ai
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/dataai-state-of-mobile-2023


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at game console waitlists
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/console-game-wishlists-whats-the


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Valve's assets from Portal, Half-Life 2, and more leaked online
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/valves-assets-from-portal-half-life-2-and-more-leak-online


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at House of Blueberry raising $6m
https://venturebeat.com/games/house-of-blueberry-raises-6m-for-digital-fashion-in-the-metavese/

Look at Gaming #134 | Wednesday January 18th 2023


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Prime Gaming's user engagements
https://venturebeat.com/games/prime-gaming-user-engagement-increased-25-in-2022/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at some 2023 predictions by @deconoffun
https://anchor.fm/deconstructoroffun/episodes/TWIG-215-THE-2023-PREDICTIONS-e1tcnu2

A look at US video games spending hit $56.6B in 2022 (down 5%)
https://venturebeat.com/games/u-s-video-game-spending-hit-56-6b-in-2022-down-5-esa/


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Microsoft's plans to add AI capabilities to every product
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-plans-to-add-ai-capabilities-into-every-product

A look at Prime Gaming's user engagements
https://venturebeat.com/games/prime-gaming-user-engagement-increased-25-in-2022/


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at MetaJuice hitting a million Web3 wallets
https://venturebeat.com/games/metajuice-hits-a-million-web3-wallets-and-sells-out-digital-collectibles-in-imvu/


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at some lessons on the marketing of games
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/gdc/learn-the-business-and-marketing-of-games-with-this-gdc-2023-session-guide


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Intella X raising $12M
https://venturebeat.com/games/neowizs-intella-x-raises-12m-for-web3-gaming-platform/

A look at sleepagotchi raising $3.5M
https://venturebeat.com/games/sleepagotchi-raises-3-5m-to-gamify-sleep-with-digital-collectibles/

A look at Carry1st raising $27M
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80629/carry1st-raises-27m-off-the-back-of-outside-partnerships/


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at The Last of Us TV show debuts with 4.7M viewers
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-last-of-us-tv-show-debuts-with-47m-viewers

Look at Gaming #135 | Thursday January 19th 2023


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at gaming investments in 2022. $127B across 1,250 investments
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/18/investment-in-gaming-swelled-in-2022


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at gaming investments in 2022. $127B across 1,250 investments
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/18/investment-in-gaming-swelled-in-2022

A look at who were the most strategic gaming investors in 2022
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/feature/80651/who-were-the-top-strategic-buyers-of-2022/

A look at the State of Gaming VC by @naavik_co and @lightspeed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfD2Iap9n6g

A look at Lightspeed Venture Partners adding new partner, Moritz Baier-Lentz, to lead its gaming practice
https://medium.com/lightspeed-venture-partners/when-youre-serious-about-gaming-you-work-with-a-former-pro-gamer-f4be6c4fd930

A look at Newzoo's Games Market Trends in 2023 Part 2 @newzoohq
https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/newzoos-game-market-trends-to-watch-in-2023-part-2

A look at James Gwertzman leaving his role as GP at a16z GAMES FUND
https://twitter.com/gwertz/status/1615435389090828288

A look at what GamesIndustry.biz wants to see from the games industry in 2023
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/what-do-we-want-to-see-from-the-games-industry-in-2023-podcast


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at the inconsistency in loot box labels
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/study-loot-box-labels-inconsistently-applied

A look at game subscription services: the ups and downs
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/game-subscription-services-the-upsides

A look at declining app store rev growth and the bull case for mobile gaming
https://mobiledevmemo.com/declining-app-store-revenue-growth-and-apples-meat-loaf-dilemma/


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at the final hours of Google Stadia
https://venturebeat.com/games/the-final-hours-of-google-stadia-have-arrived/

A look at Roblox CEO saying 70 user-created games hit 1B plays
https://venturebeat.com/games/roblox-ceo-says-70-user-created-games-have-crossed-a-billion-plays/

A look at Netflix games have now passed 40M downloads
https://mobilegamer.biz/netflix-games-have-now-passed-40m-downloads-here-are-the-hits-and-misses/


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Web3 RPG Guild of Guardians partners with 8 esports teams (Team Liquid, Cloud 9, etc.)
https://venturebeat.com/games/guild-of-guardians-web3-esports-team-ip-partnership-collectibles/

A look at Zebedee (gaming payment processor) and Viker (game studio) launching Bitcoin Chess & Bitcoin Scratch
https://venturebeat.com/games/zebedee-and-viker-launch-bitcoin-chess-and-bitcoin-scratch-with-crypto-rewards/

Look at Gaming #136 | Friday January 20th 2023


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Playtika trying to buy Rovio
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playtika-tries-to-buy-rovio


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Playtika trying to buy Rovio
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playtika-tries-to-buy-rovio

A look at the State of the Stream for Dec 2022
https://venturebeat.com/games/state-of-the-stream-december-2022-streamelements/

A look at some tips to navigate your first GDC 2023
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/gdc/navigate-your-first-time-at-gdc-with-this-helpful-gdc-2023-session-guide-and-tips

A look at FaZe Clan partnering up with Porsche
https://venturebeat.com/games/faze-clan-and-porsche-rev-up-multi-year-partnership/

A look at the Chinese regulators granting 88 new game licenses
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80665/happy-chinese-new-year-regulators-grant-88-new-game-licences/


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Roblox users grew to 56M daily users in 2022
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/roblox-users-grew-to-56m-daily-users-in-2022-news-in-brief

A look at some big leadership changes at Jam City
https://venturebeat.com/games/jam-city-appoints-josh-yguado-as-ceo-as-chris-dewolfe-leaves-for-plai-labs-startup/


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at the latest GDC survey revealing creators having no interest in NFTs, metaverse or any of the latest buzzwords
https://www.theverge.com/23562296/gdc-2023-survey-microsoft-blizzard-activision-nft-unionization

A look at Althea AI teaming up with Polygon to bring generative AI to AI character in NFT form
https://venturebeat.com/games/alethea-ai-debuts-generative-ai-on-polygon-blockhain/


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at some sound design essentials for live service mobile games
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sound-design-essentials-for-updating-live-service-mobile-games


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Neopets Meta raising $4M
https://www.theblock.co/post/203724/neopets-meta-raises-4m-in-funding-from-polygon-ventures-blizzard-avalanche

A look at Courtside Ventures raising $100M
https://venturebeat.com/games/courtside-ventures-raises-100m-fund-for-sports-collectibles-wellness-and-gaming/

A look at Plai Labs raising $32M
https://medium.com/@PlaiLabs/introducing-your-next-generation-social-platform-powered-by-web3-and-ai-d05d1a20700b

A look at Scenario raising $6M
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/scenario-raises-6m-ahead-of-ai-powered-art-engine-early-access


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Monster Hunter World: Iceborne past 10M copies sold
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-i-monster-hunter-world-iceborne-i-roars-past-10-million-copies-sold

Look at Gaming #137 | Wednesday January 25th 2023


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at AI killing UGC?
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/will-ai-kill-ugc


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at AppsFlyer's Uninstall benchmarks on Android
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/appsflyer-uninstall-benchmarks-on

A look into fans revolting to Dungeons & Dragons potentially new licensing policies
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/23/dungeons-dragons-ogl-wizards-of-the-coast

A look at Gaming M&A and Fundraising by Quantum
https://venturebeat.com/games/why-game-acquisition-and-financing-numbers-show-reasons-for-optimism-the-deanbeat/

A look at whether M&A is good for the industry. Devs don't think so
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/can-m-a-be-a-positive-force-in-the-game-industry-devs-aren-t-convinced

A look at Newzoo's market trends to watch in 2023, Part III
https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/games-market-trends-to-watch-in-2023-and-beyond-part-iii


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at how Goose Goose Duck hit 700k CCU
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/how-goose-goose-duck-hit-700k-ccu

A look at some notable events in 2008 for the games industry
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/2008-week-devil-may-cry-4-the-smash-success-that-doomed-the-franchise

A look at AI killing UGC?
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/will-ai-kill-ugc

A look at the promise of generative AI in 2023
https://mobiledevmemo.com/the-promise-of-generative-ai-in-2023/


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Fortnite on iOS getting even more limited
https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/23/23567661/fortnite-ios-mac-google-play-v-bucks-parental-controls

A look at livestreaming + audience interactivity
https://venturebeat.com/games/captaintv-loaded-creators-team-up-for-streamer-led-racing-game/

A look at Riot Games saying LoL source code stolen
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/24/riot-games-league-of-legends-source-code-cyberattack


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at understanding web3 player behavior
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LX6xUde-wXY

A look at what web3 games should learn from designing fun game markets
https://www.deconstructoroffun.com/shorts/2023/1-24/web3-games-learn-from-designing-game-markets


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at knowing the difference between remasters, remakes, reboots, and ports
https://kevurugames.com/blog/remasters-remakes-reboots-and-ports-in-video-games/


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at The Tiny Digital Factory raising $3.25M
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80678/sandsoft-invests-325-million-in-the-tiny-digital-factory/

A look at Voldex raising a Series A
https://venturebeat.com/games/voldex-announces-new-funding-round-for-its-user-generated-content/

A look at Fractal raising another round
https://venturebeat.com/games/fractal-takes-nft-platform-to-polygon-and-raises-funding/


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at The Last Of Us episode 2 breaking records for HBO
https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/01/24/the-last-of-us-episode-2-broke-a-massive-record-for-hbo

Look at Gaming #138 | Thursday January 26th 2023


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Xbox Gaming Rev down but Game Pass Subscriber base continues to grow
https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/01/25/xbox-gaming-revenue-down-but-game-pass-subscriber-base-continues-to-grow


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Twitch promising better monetization and ad placement in 2023
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/twitch-promises-easier-revenue-opportunities-and-ad-placement-in-2023

A look at Xbox Gaming Rev down but Game Pass Subscriber base continues to grow
https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/01/25/xbox-gaming-revenue-down-but-game-pass-subscriber-base-continues-to-grow


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at whether a big game release can crush your launch or not
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/can-another-big-game-release-crush

A look at "Self-Imposed Crunch" in the games industry
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/blogs/diving-into-the-nuance-of-self-imposed-crunch

A look at why Minecraft won't reach its potential
https://naavik.co/digest/why-minecraft-wont-reach-its-full-potential


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at the wrongs of web3 gaming by Rockstar & 2K veteran
https://mobilegamer.biz/screw-tokenomics-play-to-earn-all-that-stuff-it-was-a-waste-of-time/

A look at Mythical Games acquiring DMarket
https://venturebeat.com/games/mythical-games-acquires-dmarket-blockchain-gaming-marketplace/


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at an introduction to choosing colors for game visual effects
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/an-introduction-to-choosing-colors-in-game-vfx


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Grilla raising $3M
https://venturebeat.com/games/grilla-raises-3m-for-skill-based-gaming-tournament-platform/

Look at Gaming #139 | Friday January 27th 2023


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at GDC's Game Industry Report 2023
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/gdc-game-industry-report-2023


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at GDC's Game Industry Report 2023
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/gdc-game-industry-report-2023

A look at Intel missing analysts targets
https://venturebeat.com/games/intel-misses-analyst-targets-as-it-struggles-with-slowdown/

A look at HBO's TLoU adaptation driving game's performance
https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/the-last-of-us-tv-show-boosts-the-games-performance

A look at Playtika's $800M bid for Rovio
https://superjoost.substack.com/p/inside-playtikas-800-million-rovio?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=66617&post_id=98869762&isFreemail=true&utm_medium=email


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Where people are going to advertise in 2023?
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/where-are-people-going-to-advertise-games-in-2023


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Emergent Games to launch web3 MMO on ImmutableX
https://venturebeat.com/games/emergent-games-to-launch-web3-mmo-resurgence-on-immutablex/


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Mega Cat studios raising "substantial" amount
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/wrestlequest-developer-mega-cat-nets-substantial-investment-from-skybound

A look at My.Games' VC arm investing into DC1AB (Portugal) and AMT Games (Switzerland)
https://venturebeat.com/games/my-games-mgvc-invests-in-two-more-game-startups/

A look at Spatial Labs raising $10M
https://venturebeat.com/games/spatial-labs-10m-seed-funding-web3-wearables/

Look at Gaming #140 | Monday January 30th 2023


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at the good and the bad of F2P
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/the-good-and-bad-of-free-to-play


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Dungeons & Dragons publisher relents and abandons license changes
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/27/dungeons-dragons-publisher-abandons-controversial-license-changes

A look at GDC: Game Industry Report 2023
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/gdc-game-industry-report-2023


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at the good and the bad of F2P
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/the-good-and-bad-of-free-to-play


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at PS VR2 and Fortnite gaining traction in XR
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/psvr2-and-i-fortnite-i-gain-traction-in-the-ar-and-metaverse-future

A look at how long Microsoft can float on goodwill
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/how-long-can-microsoft-float-on-goodwill-opinion


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at the great reset: 2023 Guide to web3 games by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/deep-dives/the-great-reset-2023

A look at Manticore Games launching NFT collection with MekaVerse
https://venturebeat.com/games/manticore-games-launches-nft-collection-with-mekaverse-developers/

A look at Free2Own and Free2Play -- lessons from between
https://naavik.co/digest/the-evolution-of-marketing-for-blockchain-games

Look at Gaming #141 | Tuesday January 31st 2023


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Shell Shockers' multi-million dollar web game success
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/deep-dive-shell-shockers-multi-million


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Voodoo saying "Hypercasual is dead" showing evidence that the most successful titles in 2022 were existing ones not new ones
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80735/voodoos-alex-shea-hypercasual-is-dead/

A look at Qualcomm's take on the next gen of XR headsets
https://venturebeat.com/games/how-qualcomm-sees-the-next-generation-of-xr-headsets-hugo-swart/

A look at Android having 71% share of all ads traffic
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80729/android-has-a-71-share-of-all-ads-traffic/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Apple's ad targeting mechanics by @eric_seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/apples-ad-targeting-mechanics-revealed-in-french-privacy-case/


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Roblox adding recruitment tools into its tech stack
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/why-roblox-corp-has-added-recruitment-tools-to-i-roblox-i-s-tech-stack

A look at Fortnite's The Kid Laroi musical concert with a touch of shooter action
https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/30/23577949/fortnite-kid-laroi-concert-raid


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at the game theory in the Wolf Game
https://www.theblockresearch.com/wolf-game-game-theory-at-play-206260

A look at Sorare partnering with Premier League for fantasy sports
https://venturebeat.com/games/sorare-premier-league-football-soccer-partnership-web3-fantasy-sports/


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at Shell Shockers' multi-million dollar web game success
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/deep-dive-shell-shockers-multi-million


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Prisms VR raising $12.5M
https://venturebeat.com/games/prisms-vr-raises-12-5m-to-improve-math-literacy-with-virtual-reality/

A look at Oh Baby Games raising $6M
https://ohbabygames.com/news


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Apex Legends Mobile hitting $40M
https://mobilegamer.biz/apex-legends-mobile-hits-40m-but-eas-blockbuster-shooter-could-be-in-trouble/

A look at Netflix's Live Action One Piece show
https://www.gameinformer.com/gamer-culture/2023/01/30/netflixs-live-action-one-piece-show-coming-this-year

Look at Gaming #142 | Wednesday February 1st 2023


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Apex Legends Mobile to close (!!!), Battlefield Mobile was canceled and Industrial Toys shuttered
https://mobilegamer.biz/apex-legends-mobile-to-close-battlefield-mobile-cancelled-industrial-toys-shuttered/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at CPI for hypercasual hitting ATH
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80740/cost-per-install-for-hypercasual-games-hit-an-all-time-high/

A look at EA's net bookings drop 9% to $2.34B in Q4 2022
https://venturebeat.com/games/eas-net-bookings-drop-9-to-2-342b-in-december-quarter/

A look at Apex Legends Mobile to close (!!!), Battlefield Mobile was canceled and Industrial Toys shuttered
https://mobilegamer.biz/apex-legends-mobile-to-close-battlefield-mobile-cancelled-industrial-toys-shuttered/

A look at AMD Q4 Revenue $5.59B
https://venturebeat.com/games/amd-ekes-out-a-q4-profit-amid-slowing-game-console-chip-and-pc-sales/

A look at Video Game 2022 Spending Snapshot
https://www.npd.com/news/infographics/2023/video-game-market-2022-spending-snapshot/

A look at mobile games industry 2023 prediction
https://www.deconstructoroffun.com/blog/2023/1/31/the-mobile-games-industry-in-the-year-2023

A look at 60% of engagement on media platforms happen on mobile
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80734/mobile-is-the-dominant-platform-for-accessing-media-and-ip/

A look at investors remaining bullish on the metaverse by @KPMG
https://venturebeat.com/games/investors-remain-bullish-on-the-metaverse-kpmg/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at the future of media & entertainment by @newzoohq
https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/what-is-the-future-of-media-and-entertainment-all-about-how-to-navigate-a-changing-consumer-engagement-landscape


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at what's happening with MSFT's ATVI acquisition
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/the-rundown-what-s-happening-with-microsoft-s-activision-blizzard-merger-

A look at Auxuman letting gamers generate multiplayer games on LG TV (using TEXT!)
https://venturebeat.com/ai/auxuman-brings-generative-ai-multiplayer-games-to-lg-tvs/

A look at Supercell revealing IP mash-up
https://mobilegamer.biz/supercell-reveals-ip-mash-up-squad-busters/

A look at Ubisoft bringing Valiant Hearts spin-off exclusively to Netflix Games
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80738/ubisoft-brings-valiant-hearts-spin-off-exclusively-to-netflix-games/

A look at Capcom teaming up with Crunchyroll to launch new Street Fighter mobile game
https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/31/23580037/capcom-crunchyroll-street-fighter-duel-mobile-android-ios


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at the key metrics for effective ad creative
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80741/revealed-the-key-metrics-for-an-effective-ad-creative/

A look at AppLovin Creative Trends Report for 2023 to outline top performance
https://venturebeat.com/games/report-highlights-ways-to-get-mobile-games-noticed-applovin/


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Nexus raising $10M
https://venturebeat.com/games/nexus-raises-10m-for-white-label-support-a-creator-programs/


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at DC movie actors continuing to play their superhero roles in DC games
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/dc-movie-actors-will-play-their-superhero-roles-in-dc-games

A look at FIFA 23 on pace to set franchise records for engagement
https://venturebeat.com/games/fifa-23-pacing-engagement-net-booking-records/

A look at the Sales and Play Time effects of the TLoU TV series on the game
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/newzoo-the-last-of-us-tv-series-effect

Look at Gaming #143 | Thursday February 2nd 2023


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at AppLovin's mobile creative trends insights
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/applovin-mobile-creatives-trends


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at AdLiven announcing AI imagine Generation Tool for playable ads
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80749/adliven-announces-ai-image-generation-tool-to-for-playable-ads/

A look at GitHub founder unveiling new game publisher
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/github-founder-chris-wanstrath-unveils-null-games

A look at US Gov't calling for changes to Apple & Google app store practices
https://mobilegamer.biz/us-government-calls-for-changes-to-apple-and-googles-harmful-app-store-practices/

A look at Meta reporting Q4 operating loss of $4.3B for metaverse division
https://venturebeat.com/games/meta-reports-q4-operating-loss-of-4-279b-for-its-metaverse-division/

A look at an Ai-generated show that's similar to Seinfeld (even with laughing tracks) on Twitch called Nothing, Forever
https://www.theverge.com/23581186/ai-seinfeld-twitch-stream-chatgpt

A look at Iron Galaxy & Epic Games to sunset Rumbleverse
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/iron-galaxy-and-epic-games-to-sunset-rumbleverse

A look at Apptica report on mobile advertising 2022
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/apptica-mobile-advertising-in-2022

A look at AppLovin's mobile creative trends insights
https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/applovin-mobile-creatives-trends


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Chess.com
https://naavik.co/digest/chess-the-everything-store


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Samsung debuting Galaxy S23 with desktop-level gaming performance
https://venturebeat.com/games/samsung-debuts-galaxy-s23-family-with-desktop-level-gaming-performance/

A look at EA's boss explaining the closing of Apex Legends & Battlefield on mobile
https://mobilegamer.biz/ea-boss-explains-canning-apex-legends-and-battlefield-hints-at-future-re-imaginings/


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at how to win at game discovery on TikTok (IG Reels)
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/winning-at-game-discovery-on-tiktok


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at God of War Ragnarok hitting 11M copies sold
https://venturebeat.com/games/god-of-war-ragnarok-hits-11-million-copies-sold/

A look at Techland's dying light franchise hitting 30M copies
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/techland-s-dying-light-franchise-hits-30-million-copies-sold

Look at Gaming #144 | Friday February 3rd 2023


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Roblox holding NFL Super Bowl concert
https://venturebeat.com/games/roblox-to-hold-nfl-super-bowl-concert-starring-saweetie/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at the impact of global chip shortage
https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/latest-consumer-insights-pc-gaming-hardware-and-components-markets

A look at NCSoft West laying off 20% of staff
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ncsoft-west-lays-off-20-of-staff

A look at PlayStation 5 surpassing 32M units
https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/02/02/playstation-5-surpasses-32-million-units-shipped-after-its-best-quarter-yet

A look at Casual game attracted 28% of all game advertisers 2022
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80762/casual-games-drew-almost-28-of-all-game-advertisers-last-year/

A look at the biggest mobile game dev trends of 2022
https://www.gamerefinery.com/the-biggest-mobile-game-development-trends-of-2022/

A look at 2022 US Video Games spending, with some hope for 2023
https://www.npd.com/news/blog/2023/2022s-strong-finish-brings-optimism-to-2023/

A look at Niko Partners' MENA-3 games market to grow 56% by 2026
https://venturebeat.com/games/niko-partners-mena-3-games-market-to-grow-56-by-2026/

A look at RPGs saw a 5% increase in downloads in 2022
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80765/rpgs-saw-a-476-increase-in-downloads-last-year/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at how Playtika fumbled the $600M acquisition of Redecor
https://mobilegamer.biz/how-playtika-fumbled-its-600m-acquisition-of-redecor/


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Roblox holding NFL Super Bowl concert
https://venturebeat.com/games/roblox-to-hold-nfl-super-bowl-concert-starring-saweetie/

A look at Google providing devs alt user payment options in India
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/google-to-provide-developers-alternative-user-payment-options-in-india


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Ready Player Me launches generative AI avatars
https://venturebeat.com/games/ready-player-me-launches-trial-of-generative-ai-avatar-creator/

A look at the DMarket and Mythical Games merger with the backdrop of war
https://www.axios.com/2023/02/02/mythical-dmarket-vlad-panchenko-ukraine

A look at Dappradar's report on on-chain activity, gaming usage leading
https://venturebeat.com/games/gaming-grows-to-48-of-all-blockchain-activity-dappradar/


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at 10 points to check before choosing a dev
https://kevurugames.com/blog/video-game-questions-to-ask-10-points-to-check-before-choosing-a-developer/