Look at Gaming #41 | Monday August 29th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at the "middle class" influencers
https://venturebeat.com/games/forget-the-top-1-its-all-about-the-middle-class-of-influencers/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at the "middle class" influencers
https://venturebeat.com/games/forget-the-top-1-its-all-about-the-middle-class-of-influencers/
A look at Digital Identities by @konvoy_ventures
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/digital-identity-update-one-to-rule-them-all
A look at how Rollic hit 2B downloads
https://venturebeat.com/games/how-rollic-hit-2b-downloads-for-its-hypercasual-games/
A look at how survivor.io mastered TikTok UA by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/how-habby-mastered-tiktok-ua-for-survivor
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Sony's PlayStation Studios moving hard into mobile
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/29/23326666/sony-playstation-studios-mobile-team-games-phone-savage
A look at Netflix working on gamertags
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/27/23324515/netflix-gamertags-game-handles-mobile-gaming-community
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at an overview of NFT Pricing
https://www.theblockresearch.com/an-overview-of-nft-pricing-166049
A look at ex-Machine Zone's Limit Break
https://venturebeat.com/games/gabe-leydons-limit-break-has-200m-to-make-a-new-kind-of-blockchain-game/
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at the "middle class" influencers
https://venturebeat.com/games/forget-the-top-1-its-all-about-the-middle-class-of-influencers/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at the "middle class" influencers
https://venturebeat.com/games/forget-the-top-1-its-all-about-the-middle-class-of-influencers/
A look at Digital Identities by @konvoy_ventures
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/digital-identity-update-one-to-rule-them-all
A look at how Rollic hit 2B downloads
https://venturebeat.com/games/how-rollic-hit-2b-downloads-for-its-hypercasual-games/
A look at how survivor.io mastered TikTok UA by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/how-habby-mastered-tiktok-ua-for-survivor
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Sony's PlayStation Studios moving hard into mobile
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/29/23326666/sony-playstation-studios-mobile-team-games-phone-savage
A look at Netflix working on gamertags
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/27/23324515/netflix-gamertags-game-handles-mobile-gaming-community
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at an overview of NFT Pricing
https://www.theblockresearch.com/an-overview-of-nft-pricing-166049
A look at ex-Machine Zone's Limit Break
https://venturebeat.com/games/gabe-leydons-limit-break-has-200m-to-make-a-new-kind-of-blockchain-game/
VentureBeat
Forget the top 1%, it’s all about the ‘middle class’ of influencers
Many brands are starting to see the shift in how to reach audiences effectively as the cookie approach is starting to crumble.
Look at Gaming #42 | Tuesday August 30th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at an interview with Jensen Huang (Cofounder of Nvidia) on the vision for the metaverse
https://venturebeat.com/games/jensen-huang-interview-how-the-metaverse-vision-will-outlast-any-economic-downturn/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at gamers feeling strongly about climate
https://venturebeat.com/games/gamers-feel-strongly-about-climate-change-according-to-unity-report/
A look at the investment gaming deals activity of H1 2022 by @naavik_co and @hirocapital
https://venturebeat.com/games/investgame-releases-report-for-the-first-half-of-2022/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Logitech's cloud gaming handheld device
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/30/23328440/logitech-g-gaming-handheld-google-play-cloud-gaming
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at an interview with Jensen Huang (Cofounder of Nvidia) on the vision for the metaverse
https://venturebeat.com/games/jensen-huang-interview-how-the-metaverse-vision-will-outlast-any-economic-downturn/
A look at the Meteoric Rise of DigiDaigaku
https://www.theblockresearch.com/the-meteoric-rise-of-digidaigaku-166499
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at how to get your game wishlist'd on Steam
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/earning-wishlists-on-steam-a-case-study
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Xterio raising $40M for high-end mobile web3 games
https://venturebeat.com/games/xterio-raises-40m-for-high-end-mobile-web3-games/
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at God of War Ragnarrok cover reveal
https://www.gameinformer.com/cover-reveal/2022/08/30/cover-reveal-god-of-war-ragnarok
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at an interview with Jensen Huang (Cofounder of Nvidia) on the vision for the metaverse
https://venturebeat.com/games/jensen-huang-interview-how-the-metaverse-vision-will-outlast-any-economic-downturn/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at gamers feeling strongly about climate
https://venturebeat.com/games/gamers-feel-strongly-about-climate-change-according-to-unity-report/
A look at the investment gaming deals activity of H1 2022 by @naavik_co and @hirocapital
https://venturebeat.com/games/investgame-releases-report-for-the-first-half-of-2022/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Logitech's cloud gaming handheld device
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/30/23328440/logitech-g-gaming-handheld-google-play-cloud-gaming
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at an interview with Jensen Huang (Cofounder of Nvidia) on the vision for the metaverse
https://venturebeat.com/games/jensen-huang-interview-how-the-metaverse-vision-will-outlast-any-economic-downturn/
A look at the Meteoric Rise of DigiDaigaku
https://www.theblockresearch.com/the-meteoric-rise-of-digidaigaku-166499
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at how to get your game wishlist'd on Steam
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/earning-wishlists-on-steam-a-case-study
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Xterio raising $40M for high-end mobile web3 games
https://venturebeat.com/games/xterio-raises-40m-for-high-end-mobile-web3-games/
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at God of War Ragnarrok cover reveal
https://www.gameinformer.com/cover-reveal/2022/08/30/cover-reveal-god-of-war-ragnarok
VentureBeat
Jensen Huang interview: How the metaverse vision will outlast any economic downturn
Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, isn't wavering from big investments in Earth-2 planet simulation or the Omniverse.
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Look at Gaming #43 | Wednesday August 31st 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at why IP matters by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/why-multiversus-ip-matters
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Tencent & Sony buying 30% of Elden Ring (From Software)
https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/08/31/tencent-sony-collectively-acquire-30-percent-of-elden-ring-developer-from-software
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at why IP matters by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/why-multiversus-ip-matters
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Xsolla talking about Apple & Google
https://mobilegamer.biz/xsolla-apple-and-google-are-the-grandpas-that-overstayed-their-welcome-at-christmas/
A look at Advertising Automation offered at Google & Meta by @eric_seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/google-pmax-meta-advantage-and-the-logic-of-total-advertising-automation/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Guildfi H1 2022 Report
https://twitter.com/guildfiglobal/status/1564587531932299264?s=21&t=qyWRZRQmyYDMEChJVb7WJQ
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Sprocket Games raising $5M.
https://venturebeat.com/games/sprocket-games-raises-5m-for-its-debut-title-a-social-adventure-game/
A look at Koop raising $5M
https://venturebeat.com/games/koop-raises-5m-to-enable-communities-and-creators-to-raise-funds-with-nfts/
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at why IP matters by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/why-multiversus-ip-matters
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Tencent & Sony buying 30% of Elden Ring (From Software)
https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/08/31/tencent-sony-collectively-acquire-30-percent-of-elden-ring-developer-from-software
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at why IP matters by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/why-multiversus-ip-matters
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Xsolla talking about Apple & Google
https://mobilegamer.biz/xsolla-apple-and-google-are-the-grandpas-that-overstayed-their-welcome-at-christmas/
A look at Advertising Automation offered at Google & Meta by @eric_seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/google-pmax-meta-advantage-and-the-logic-of-total-advertising-automation/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Guildfi H1 2022 Report
https://twitter.com/guildfiglobal/status/1564587531932299264?s=21&t=qyWRZRQmyYDMEChJVb7WJQ
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Sprocket Games raising $5M.
https://venturebeat.com/games/sprocket-games-raises-5m-for-its-debut-title-a-social-adventure-game/
A look at Koop raising $5M
https://venturebeat.com/games/koop-raises-5m-to-enable-communities-and-creators-to-raise-funds-with-nfts/
Naavik
Why Multiversus IP Matters — Naavik
MultiVersus has found its stride, making headlines with 20M players. We take a look at what’s making the game so popular, its mechanics and IP potential, and tease our latest Naavik Pro game deconstruction on Beatstar.
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Look at Gaming #44 | Thursday September 1st 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at League of Legends: Wild Rift pulling in $750M in global spending
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/league-of-legends-wild-rift-pulls-in-750m-global-player-spending
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at the ticking time bomb of F2P games
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/1/23330632/free-to-play-gacha-games-closures-dragalia-lost-kingdom-hearts
A look at Survivor.io passing $15M IAP Rev and 12M Downloads
https://mobilegamer.biz/tiktok-drives-habbys-survivor-io-past-15m-iap-revenue-12m-downloads/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at PlayStation VR2 being easier to port to other consoles
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/playstation-vr2-will-be-easier-to-develop-ports-for-says-sony
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at League of Legends: Wild Rift pulling in $750M in global spending
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/league-of-legends-wild-rift-pulls-in-750m-global-player-spending
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at League of Legends: Wild Rift pulling in $750M in global spending
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/league-of-legends-wild-rift-pulls-in-750m-global-player-spending
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at the ticking time bomb of F2P games
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/1/23330632/free-to-play-gacha-games-closures-dragalia-lost-kingdom-hearts
A look at Survivor.io passing $15M IAP Rev and 12M Downloads
https://mobilegamer.biz/tiktok-drives-habbys-survivor-io-past-15m-iap-revenue-12m-downloads/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at PlayStation VR2 being easier to port to other consoles
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/playstation-vr2-will-be-easier-to-develop-ports-for-says-sony
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at League of Legends: Wild Rift pulling in $750M in global spending
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/league-of-legends-wild-rift-pulls-in-750m-global-player-spending
GamesIndustry.biz
League of Legends: Wild Rift pulls in $750m global player spending
Data.ai reports that League of Legends: Wild Rift has amassed over $750 million in global player spending. The MOBA tit…
Look at Gaming #45 | Friday September 2nd 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at ChromeOS gaming overlay, putting touch on your PC
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/2/23333400/google-chromeos-touch-android-games-keyboard-controls
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Garena's $1B quarter loss
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/after-1bn-quarter-loss-garena-parent-company-halts-projects-and-lays-off-some-staff
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Nintendo removing gacha from Mario Kart Tour
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/nintendo-is-removing-i-mario-kart-tour-i-s-gacha-mechanic
A look at what could be Steam's next biggest game
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/plus-what-next-quarters-hype-says
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Microsoft keeping CoD on PlayStation for more years to come
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/2/23334619/microsoft-sony-call-of-duty-playstation-letter-commitment-activision-blizzard
A look at Meta acquiring a haptic VR startup Lofelt
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/meta-acquires-haptic-vr-start-up-lofelt
A look at if Netflix could command premium advertising? By @eric_seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/can-netflix-command-premium-advertising-pricing/
A look at ChromeOS gaming overlay, putting touch on your PC
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/2/23333400/google-chromeos-touch-android-games-keyboard-controls
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at ChromeOS gaming overlay, putting touch on your PC
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/2/23333400/google-chromeos-touch-android-games-keyboard-controls
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Garena's $1B quarter loss
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/after-1bn-quarter-loss-garena-parent-company-halts-projects-and-lays-off-some-staff
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Nintendo removing gacha from Mario Kart Tour
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/nintendo-is-removing-i-mario-kart-tour-i-s-gacha-mechanic
A look at what could be Steam's next biggest game
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/plus-what-next-quarters-hype-says
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Microsoft keeping CoD on PlayStation for more years to come
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/2/23334619/microsoft-sony-call-of-duty-playstation-letter-commitment-activision-blizzard
A look at Meta acquiring a haptic VR startup Lofelt
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/meta-acquires-haptic-vr-start-up-lofelt
A look at if Netflix could command premium advertising? By @eric_seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/can-netflix-command-premium-advertising-pricing/
A look at ChromeOS gaming overlay, putting touch on your PC
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/2/23333400/google-chromeos-touch-android-games-keyboard-controls
The Verge
A new ChromeOS gaming overlay puts touch-based Android games on your PC
That’s one way to get more games for Chromebooks
Look at Gaming #46 | Monday September 5th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Snapchat stop investing in games
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/snapchat-owner-to-lay-off-20-percent-of-workforce-will-no-longer-invest-in-games
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Snapchat stop investing in games
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/snapchat-owner-to-lay-off-20-percent-of-workforce-will-no-longer-invest-in-games
A look at LG launching art NFTs for the smart TVs
https://venturebeat.com/games/lg-launches-art-nfts-for-its-smart-tvs/
A look at Amazon's Future in Gaming by @konvoy_ventures
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/amazons-future-in-gaming
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at how the merge will affect NFTs
https://www.theblockresearch.com/how-the-merge-will-affect-nfts-167497
A look at why Limit Break Raised $200M
https://naavik.co/digest/why-limit-break-raised-two-hundred-million
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Snapchat stop investing in games
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/snapchat-owner-to-lay-off-20-percent-of-workforce-will-no-longer-invest-in-games
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Snapchat stop investing in games
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/snapchat-owner-to-lay-off-20-percent-of-workforce-will-no-longer-invest-in-games
A look at LG launching art NFTs for the smart TVs
https://venturebeat.com/games/lg-launches-art-nfts-for-its-smart-tvs/
A look at Amazon's Future in Gaming by @konvoy_ventures
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/amazons-future-in-gaming
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at how the merge will affect NFTs
https://www.theblockresearch.com/how-the-merge-will-affect-nfts-167497
A look at why Limit Break Raised $200M
https://naavik.co/digest/why-limit-break-raised-two-hundred-million
Game Developer
Snapchat laying off 20 percent of workforce, halting game investments
Snapchat owner Snap Inc. has confirmed it plans to lay off roughly 20 percent of its workforce and put its video game plans on ice.
Look at Gaming #47 | Tuesday September 6th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at the value of alternate mobile app stores
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/mobile/taking-a-look-at-the-value-of-alternate-mobile-app-stores
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Video Games Topline: Year-to-date July 2022
https://www.npd.com/news/infographics/2022/video-games-topline-year-to-date-july-2022/
A look at Analyst Bulletin: Mobile Game Market Review August 2022
https://www.gamerefinery.com/mobile-game-market-review-august-2022/
A look at GameStop chairman's co-defendant in insider trading suit found dead
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/gamestop-chairmans-co-defendant-in-insider-trading-suit-found-dead
A look at Tencent increases investment in Ubisoft
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/tencent-increases-investment-in-ubisoft
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Appsumer: Apple’s privacy measures boosted its own Apple Search Ads
https://venturebeat.com/games/appsumer-apples-privacy-measures-boosted-its-own-apple-search-ads/
A look at Arcane is awarded Emmy for Oustanding Animated Program
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/arcane-is-awarded-emmy-for-oustanding-animated-program
A look at the value of alternate mobile app stores
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/mobile/taking-a-look-at-the-value-of-alternate-mobile-app-stores
A look at Sony Interactive Entertainment donates $3 million to USC's game program
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/sony-interactive-entertainment-donates-3-million-to-usc-s-games-program
A look at Gaming's biggest players have moved past competing with one another
https://www.axios.com/2022/09/07/gaming-competition-video-games
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at The Current State of Play-to-Earn - The Metacast by Naavik
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkFeS3uFnYc
A look at Geenee AR launches NFT All Stars, a multi-metaverse AR game
https://venturebeat.com/games/geenee-ar-launches-nft-all-stars-a-multi-metaverse-ar-game/
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at How to get a job as a product manager
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/how-to-get-a-job-as-a-product-manager
A look at Who are the top YouTube influencers for indie game discovery?
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/who-are-the-top-youtube-influencers
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at the value of alternate mobile app stores
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/mobile/taking-a-look-at-the-value-of-alternate-mobile-app-stores
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Video Games Topline: Year-to-date July 2022
https://www.npd.com/news/infographics/2022/video-games-topline-year-to-date-july-2022/
A look at Analyst Bulletin: Mobile Game Market Review August 2022
https://www.gamerefinery.com/mobile-game-market-review-august-2022/
A look at GameStop chairman's co-defendant in insider trading suit found dead
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/gamestop-chairmans-co-defendant-in-insider-trading-suit-found-dead
A look at Tencent increases investment in Ubisoft
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/tencent-increases-investment-in-ubisoft
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Appsumer: Apple’s privacy measures boosted its own Apple Search Ads
https://venturebeat.com/games/appsumer-apples-privacy-measures-boosted-its-own-apple-search-ads/
A look at Arcane is awarded Emmy for Oustanding Animated Program
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/arcane-is-awarded-emmy-for-oustanding-animated-program
A look at the value of alternate mobile app stores
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/mobile/taking-a-look-at-the-value-of-alternate-mobile-app-stores
A look at Sony Interactive Entertainment donates $3 million to USC's game program
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/sony-interactive-entertainment-donates-3-million-to-usc-s-games-program
A look at Gaming's biggest players have moved past competing with one another
https://www.axios.com/2022/09/07/gaming-competition-video-games
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at The Current State of Play-to-Earn - The Metacast by Naavik
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkFeS3uFnYc
A look at Geenee AR launches NFT All Stars, a multi-metaverse AR game
https://venturebeat.com/games/geenee-ar-launches-nft-all-stars-a-multi-metaverse-ar-game/
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at How to get a job as a product manager
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/how-to-get-a-job-as-a-product-manager
A look at Who are the top YouTube influencers for indie game discovery?
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/who-are-the-top-youtube-influencers
Game Developer
Why you might ship your game on alternate app stores
ZiMad's Vladimir Romanov discusses the value of shipping on the Amazon App Store and Microsoft Store.
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Look at Gaming #48 | Wednesday September 7th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at PlayStation not pleased with Xbox's CoD offer to extend for 3 years
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-xboxs-call-of-duty-offer-was-inadequate-on-many-levels
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Konvoy Venture's Managing Partner @joshchapmn interview on the gaming industry
https://twitter.com/konvoyventures/status/1567603787078008837
A look at Sony acquiring Savage Game Studios by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/sony-acquires-savage-game-studios
A look at CD Projekt Red's earnings. $81M
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-i-cyberpunk-2077-i-s-console-sales-gave-cd-projekt-red-a-satisfactory-h1-2022
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Space Ap hitting $73M rev and 38M installs
https://mobilegamer.biz/space-ape-readies-more-major-launches-as-beatstar-hits-73m-revenue-38m-installs/
A look at Destiny 2's PvP mode (Eruption)
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/7/23340667/destiny-2-eruption-iron-banner-mode-explained-review
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at PlayStation not pleased with Xbox's CoD offer to extend for 3 years
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-xboxs-call-of-duty-offer-was-inadequate-on-many-levels
A look at how Apple can build $30BN ad business
https://mobiledevmemo.com/how-can-apple-build-a-30bn-advertising-business/
A look at Twitch's new policy to enable better brand strategies
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/new-twitch-policy-enables-wider-strategies-for-building-your-brand-opinion
A look at Nvidia including Spider-Man as a pack-in with their GPUs
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/7/23341996/nvidia-30-series-gpu-spider-man-remastered-marvel-pc
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at NBA, NBPA, & Sorare official license
https://venturebeat.com/games/nba-nbap-and-sorare-announce-officially-licensed-fantasy-game/
A look at Nor's whitepaper. @welcome_to_nor @
https://twitter.com/Welcome_to_Nor/status/1567589313671761920
A look at Decentral Games by @theblockres by the homie @_calmdonut
https://www.theblockresearch.com/decentral-games-a-profitable-metaverse-based-casino-167918
A look at Azra Games unveling NFT
https://venturebeat.com/games/azra-games-unveils-nfts-for-legions-legends-sci-fi-game/
A look at GameStop bringing FTX gift cards to video games stores
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/7/23341693/gamestop-ftx-partnership-gift-card-crypto
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Gameplay Galaxy raising $12.8M
https://venturebeat.com/games/gameplay-galaxy-raises-12-8m-for-web3-competitive-gaming-platform/
A look at LF.Group raising $1M
https://venturebeat.com/games/lf-group-raises-1m-to-help-gamers-find-multiplayer-friends/
A look at Netspeak Games raising $12M
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/netspeak-games-raises-12-million-to-launch-debut-game-i-sunshine-days-i-
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at PlayStation not pleased with Xbox's CoD offer to extend for 3 years
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-xboxs-call-of-duty-offer-was-inadequate-on-many-levels
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Konvoy Venture's Managing Partner @joshchapmn interview on the gaming industry
https://twitter.com/konvoyventures/status/1567603787078008837
A look at Sony acquiring Savage Game Studios by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/sony-acquires-savage-game-studios
A look at CD Projekt Red's earnings. $81M
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-i-cyberpunk-2077-i-s-console-sales-gave-cd-projekt-red-a-satisfactory-h1-2022
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Space Ap hitting $73M rev and 38M installs
https://mobilegamer.biz/space-ape-readies-more-major-launches-as-beatstar-hits-73m-revenue-38m-installs/
A look at Destiny 2's PvP mode (Eruption)
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/7/23340667/destiny-2-eruption-iron-banner-mode-explained-review
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at PlayStation not pleased with Xbox's CoD offer to extend for 3 years
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-xboxs-call-of-duty-offer-was-inadequate-on-many-levels
A look at how Apple can build $30BN ad business
https://mobiledevmemo.com/how-can-apple-build-a-30bn-advertising-business/
A look at Twitch's new policy to enable better brand strategies
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/new-twitch-policy-enables-wider-strategies-for-building-your-brand-opinion
A look at Nvidia including Spider-Man as a pack-in with their GPUs
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/7/23341996/nvidia-30-series-gpu-spider-man-remastered-marvel-pc
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at NBA, NBPA, & Sorare official license
https://venturebeat.com/games/nba-nbap-and-sorare-announce-officially-licensed-fantasy-game/
A look at Nor's whitepaper. @welcome_to_nor @
https://twitter.com/Welcome_to_Nor/status/1567589313671761920
A look at Decentral Games by @theblockres by the homie @_calmdonut
https://www.theblockresearch.com/decentral-games-a-profitable-metaverse-based-casino-167918
A look at Azra Games unveling NFT
https://venturebeat.com/games/azra-games-unveils-nfts-for-legions-legends-sci-fi-game/
A look at GameStop bringing FTX gift cards to video games stores
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/7/23341693/gamestop-ftx-partnership-gift-card-crypto
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Gameplay Galaxy raising $12.8M
https://venturebeat.com/games/gameplay-galaxy-raises-12-8m-for-web3-competitive-gaming-platform/
A look at LF.Group raising $1M
https://venturebeat.com/games/lf-group-raises-1m-to-help-gamers-find-multiplayer-friends/
A look at Netspeak Games raising $12M
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/netspeak-games-raises-12-million-to-launch-debut-game-i-sunshine-days-i-
GamesIndustry.biz
PlayStation: Xbox's Call of Duty offer was "inadequate on many levels"
PlayStation calls Xbox Call of Duty offer inadequate
Look at Gaming #49 | Thursday September 8th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Coinbase supporting Ethusiast Gaming (creator of EV.io)
https://www.theblock.co/post/168726/enthusiast-gaming-taps-coinbase-to-help-build-its-web3-game-offerings?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Scopely acquiring Stumble Guys
https://mobilegamer.biz/scopely-has-acquired-stumble-guys-from-kitka-games/
A look at GameStop's earnings. Net Sales $1.14B
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/gamestop-continues-to-post-losses
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at what Players really want from new games
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/what-do-players-really-want-from
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Sky Mavis' new features & products
https://venturebeat.com/games/sky-mavis-launches-new-features-and-products-for-axie-infinity-fans/
A look at Dropp Group acquiring Phyly for $25M to build digital twins of large metros
https://venturebeat.com/games/dropp-acquires-metaverse-platform-phly-for-25m/
A look at KPMG report of 78% of US Adults will socialize using the metaverse
https://venturebeat.com/metaverse/kpmg-78-of-u-s-adults-are-ready-to-move-into-the-metaverse/
A look at Coinbase supporting Ethusiast Gaming (creator of EV.io)
https://www.theblock.co/post/168726/enthusiast-gaming-taps-coinbase-to-help-build-its-web3-game-offerings?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Coinbase supporting Ethusiast Gaming (creator of EV.io)
https://www.theblock.co/post/168726/enthusiast-gaming-taps-coinbase-to-help-build-its-web3-game-offerings?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Scopely acquiring Stumble Guys
https://mobilegamer.biz/scopely-has-acquired-stumble-guys-from-kitka-games/
A look at GameStop's earnings. Net Sales $1.14B
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/gamestop-continues-to-post-losses
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at what Players really want from new games
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/what-do-players-really-want-from
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Sky Mavis' new features & products
https://venturebeat.com/games/sky-mavis-launches-new-features-and-products-for-axie-infinity-fans/
A look at Dropp Group acquiring Phyly for $25M to build digital twins of large metros
https://venturebeat.com/games/dropp-acquires-metaverse-platform-phly-for-25m/
A look at KPMG report of 78% of US Adults will socialize using the metaverse
https://venturebeat.com/metaverse/kpmg-78-of-u-s-adults-are-ready-to-move-into-the-metaverse/
A look at Coinbase supporting Ethusiast Gaming (creator of EV.io)
https://www.theblock.co/post/168726/enthusiast-gaming-taps-coinbase-to-help-build-its-web3-game-offerings?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social
The Block
Enthusiast Gaming taps Coinbase to help build its web3 game offerings
Coinbase will provide the crypto wallets, blockchain nodes, fiat-to-crypto payment ramps and other tools via Coinbase Cloud.
Look at Gaming #50 | Friday September 9th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at the challenges in the technology gap to build web3 mobile games
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/comment-and-opinion/79562/building-blockchain-games/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at how Runescape is workign with the community to build better MMO experience
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/how-runescape-dev-jagex-is-working-with-players-to-help-the-mmo-adapt-and-thrive
A look at learnings from Downsized Social media Games by @naavik_co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rvklM50zhQ&ab_channel=Naavik
A look at Audio Ads by Gadsme
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79580/gadsme-branching-into-audio-ads/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Roblox's anti-cloning measures
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/programming/-i-roblox-i-takes-aim-at-game-cloning-in-new-developer-update
A look at Roblox rolling out higher fidelity graphics and other parameters
https://venturebeat.com/games/roblox-is-rolling-out-voice-chat-high-fidelity-avatars-and-age-recommendations/
A look at Social platforms giving up on gaming
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/social-platform-gaming-ambitions-disappear-in-a-snap-this-week-in-business
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Indonesia leaning towards blockchain gaming by @Dean from GamesBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/the-deanbeat-indonesias-growing-game-economy-leans-toward-blockchain/
A look at Atari launching an experience in The Sandbox
https://venturebeat.com/games/atari-launches-its-sunnyvale-experience-in-the-sandbox-metaverse/
A look at Sky Mavis teaming up with Google Cloud to secure blockchain network
https://venturebeat.com/games/sky-mavis-teams-with-google-cloud-to-secure-blockchain-network/
A look at the challenges in the technology gap to build web3 mobile games
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/comment-and-opinion/79562/building-blockchain-games/
A look at DBS Bank coming to the metaverse
https://twitter.com/dbsbank/status/1568085536677445633?s=20&t=O7lS17aNe9Q17wwJXYtSdQ
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at a conversation re: mobile winners with Joakim Achren (founder of Elite Game Developers and investing at Play Ventures
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/profile/79584/the-future-winners-on-mobile-will-be-the-ones-who-double-down-on-live-ops-and-the-content-treadmill/
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Revolving Games raised $13.2M
https://www.theblock.co/post/168754/web3-game-developer-revolving-games-closes-25-million-seed-funding-round
A look at Animoca brand raises $110M
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/79585/animoca-brand-raises-110-million-in-funding/
A look at Limit Break raising $200M
https://www.theblock.co/post/166268/mobile-gaming-firm-limit-break-raises-200-million-across-two-rounds
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Niantic unveiling Marvel World Heroes location game
https://venturebeat.com/games/niantic-unveils-marvel-world-of-heroes-location-game-for-2023/
A look at Marvel & Disney showcasing their releases
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-disney-and-marvel-games-showcase-was-a-teaser-of-future-releases
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at the challenges in the technology gap to build web3 mobile games
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/comment-and-opinion/79562/building-blockchain-games/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at how Runescape is workign with the community to build better MMO experience
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/how-runescape-dev-jagex-is-working-with-players-to-help-the-mmo-adapt-and-thrive
A look at learnings from Downsized Social media Games by @naavik_co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rvklM50zhQ&ab_channel=Naavik
A look at Audio Ads by Gadsme
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79580/gadsme-branching-into-audio-ads/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Roblox's anti-cloning measures
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/programming/-i-roblox-i-takes-aim-at-game-cloning-in-new-developer-update
A look at Roblox rolling out higher fidelity graphics and other parameters
https://venturebeat.com/games/roblox-is-rolling-out-voice-chat-high-fidelity-avatars-and-age-recommendations/
A look at Social platforms giving up on gaming
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/social-platform-gaming-ambitions-disappear-in-a-snap-this-week-in-business
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Indonesia leaning towards blockchain gaming by @Dean from GamesBeat
https://venturebeat.com/games/the-deanbeat-indonesias-growing-game-economy-leans-toward-blockchain/
A look at Atari launching an experience in The Sandbox
https://venturebeat.com/games/atari-launches-its-sunnyvale-experience-in-the-sandbox-metaverse/
A look at Sky Mavis teaming up with Google Cloud to secure blockchain network
https://venturebeat.com/games/sky-mavis-teams-with-google-cloud-to-secure-blockchain-network/
A look at the challenges in the technology gap to build web3 mobile games
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/comment-and-opinion/79562/building-blockchain-games/
A look at DBS Bank coming to the metaverse
https://twitter.com/dbsbank/status/1568085536677445633?s=20&t=O7lS17aNe9Q17wwJXYtSdQ
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at a conversation re: mobile winners with Joakim Achren (founder of Elite Game Developers and investing at Play Ventures
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/profile/79584/the-future-winners-on-mobile-will-be-the-ones-who-double-down-on-live-ops-and-the-content-treadmill/
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Revolving Games raised $13.2M
https://www.theblock.co/post/168754/web3-game-developer-revolving-games-closes-25-million-seed-funding-round
A look at Animoca brand raises $110M
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/79585/animoca-brand-raises-110-million-in-funding/
A look at Limit Break raising $200M
https://www.theblock.co/post/166268/mobile-gaming-firm-limit-break-raises-200-million-across-two-rounds
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Niantic unveiling Marvel World Heroes location game
https://venturebeat.com/games/niantic-unveils-marvel-world-of-heroes-location-game-for-2023/
A look at Marvel & Disney showcasing their releases
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-disney-and-marvel-games-showcase-was-a-teaser-of-future-releases
pocketgamer.biz
Tackling the technology gap to build web3 mobile games
From its origins as a successful hypercasual games studio to the cutting edge of web3 mobile games, PlayEmber CEO Hugo Furneaux, charts the company's evolution
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Look at Gaming #51 | Monday September 12th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Square Enix becoming a validator on Oasys
https://venturebeat.com/games/square-enix-becomes-a-validator-for-blockchain-gaming-firm-oasys/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Mercedes-Benz extending esports commitment with Riot Games
https://venturebeat.com/games/mercedes-benz-extends-esports-commitment-with-riot-games/
A look at Zynga finalizing purchase of Storemaven
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/zynga-finalizes-purchase-of-storemaven
A look at 74% of consumers use mobile ads to discover new apps
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79603/74-of-consumers-use-mobile-ads-to-discover-new-apps/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at The Riftbreaker's bruteforcing DLC to success
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/case-study-muscling-the-riftbreakers
A look at Android puling ahead
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/android-is-pulling-ahead
A look at Black Desert surpassing 50M registered players
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/79602/black-desert-surpasses-50-million-registered-players/
A look at making money in mobile games. State of IAP
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/data-and-research/79486/survey-making-money-in-mobile-games/
A look at App Store Optimization's role in User Acquisition
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/comment-and-opinion/79588/app-store-optimisations-increasing-role-in-user-acquisition/
A look at how iteration transformed Survivor.io into the game it is today
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/feature/79592/how-innovation-and-iteration-has-transformed-survivorio/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Fortnite Creative + Unreal Engine 5
https://naavik.co/digest/fortnite-creative-meet-unreal-engine-five
A look at Sony announcing its State of Play on 9/13
https://venturebeat.com/games/sony-announces-state-of-play-for-september-13/
A look at Unity + IronSource announcing the vote-in date
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/79607/unity-announce-date-for-stockholders-vote-on-ironsource-merger/
A look at Assasin's Creed future. It's turning into a service more than a game
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/assassin-s-creed-infinity-looks-to-be-service-platform-not-a-game
A look at Nintendo announcing its Direct showcase for 9/13
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/12/23348876/nintendo-direct-showcase-date-time-games-breath-of-the-wild
A look at Netflix striking a deal with Ubisoft for 3 exclusives
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/mobile/netflix-strikes-deal-with-ubisoft-for-three-exclusive-games
A look at ReedPop launching a new audience targeting platform
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/reedpop-launches-new-engage-data-platform
A look at Roblox Developer Conference 2022
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79595/rdc-2022-new-look-roblox-showcased-teases-plans-for-metaverse-future/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Cofounder of Rockstar Games advising Revolving Games
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/rockstar-games-dan-houser-joins-blockchain-developer-s-advisory-board
A look at NFT & Gaming firms increasing 66% in funding in August
https://www.theblock.co/post/169362/nft-and-gaming-firms-saw-a-66-jump-in-venture-funding-in-august
A look at Square Enix becoming a validator on Oasys
https://venturebeat.com/games/square-enix-becomes-a-validator-for-blockchain-gaming-firm-oasys/
A look at the Head of Gamestop's Blockchain division leaving the company
https://www.theblock.co/post/169292/gamestops-head-of-blockchain-departs-company
A look at Polygon collabing with Starbucks
https://www.theblock.co/post/169195/polygon-chosen-for-starbucks-web3-odyssey
A look at Sky Mavis $2.4M esports grant
https://venturebeat.com/games/sky-mavis-announces-2-4m-esports-grant-for-axie-infinity/
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Square Enix becoming a validator on Oasys
https://venturebeat.com/games/square-enix-becomes-a-validator-for-blockchain-gaming-firm-oasys/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Mercedes-Benz extending esports commitment with Riot Games
https://venturebeat.com/games/mercedes-benz-extends-esports-commitment-with-riot-games/
A look at Zynga finalizing purchase of Storemaven
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/zynga-finalizes-purchase-of-storemaven
A look at 74% of consumers use mobile ads to discover new apps
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79603/74-of-consumers-use-mobile-ads-to-discover-new-apps/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at The Riftbreaker's bruteforcing DLC to success
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/case-study-muscling-the-riftbreakers
A look at Android puling ahead
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/android-is-pulling-ahead
A look at Black Desert surpassing 50M registered players
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/79602/black-desert-surpasses-50-million-registered-players/
A look at making money in mobile games. State of IAP
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/data-and-research/79486/survey-making-money-in-mobile-games/
A look at App Store Optimization's role in User Acquisition
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/comment-and-opinion/79588/app-store-optimisations-increasing-role-in-user-acquisition/
A look at how iteration transformed Survivor.io into the game it is today
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/feature/79592/how-innovation-and-iteration-has-transformed-survivorio/
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Fortnite Creative + Unreal Engine 5
https://naavik.co/digest/fortnite-creative-meet-unreal-engine-five
A look at Sony announcing its State of Play on 9/13
https://venturebeat.com/games/sony-announces-state-of-play-for-september-13/
A look at Unity + IronSource announcing the vote-in date
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/79607/unity-announce-date-for-stockholders-vote-on-ironsource-merger/
A look at Assasin's Creed future. It's turning into a service more than a game
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/assassin-s-creed-infinity-looks-to-be-service-platform-not-a-game
A look at Nintendo announcing its Direct showcase for 9/13
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/12/23348876/nintendo-direct-showcase-date-time-games-breath-of-the-wild
A look at Netflix striking a deal with Ubisoft for 3 exclusives
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/mobile/netflix-strikes-deal-with-ubisoft-for-three-exclusive-games
A look at ReedPop launching a new audience targeting platform
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/reedpop-launches-new-engage-data-platform
A look at Roblox Developer Conference 2022
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79595/rdc-2022-new-look-roblox-showcased-teases-plans-for-metaverse-future/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Cofounder of Rockstar Games advising Revolving Games
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/rockstar-games-dan-houser-joins-blockchain-developer-s-advisory-board
A look at NFT & Gaming firms increasing 66% in funding in August
https://www.theblock.co/post/169362/nft-and-gaming-firms-saw-a-66-jump-in-venture-funding-in-august
A look at Square Enix becoming a validator on Oasys
https://venturebeat.com/games/square-enix-becomes-a-validator-for-blockchain-gaming-firm-oasys/
A look at the Head of Gamestop's Blockchain division leaving the company
https://www.theblock.co/post/169292/gamestops-head-of-blockchain-departs-company
A look at Polygon collabing with Starbucks
https://www.theblock.co/post/169195/polygon-chosen-for-starbucks-web3-odyssey
A look at Sky Mavis $2.4M esports grant
https://venturebeat.com/games/sky-mavis-announces-2-4m-esports-grant-for-axie-infinity/
VentureBeat
Square Enix becomes a validator for blockchain gaming firm Oasys
Oasys announced that Japanese game publisher Square Enix has become a validator on the Oasys blockchain gaming platform.
Look at Gaming #52 | Tuesday September 13th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at a deep dive into liquidity pools by @naavik_co featuring @crypto_unicorns CEO @abearschmitt and @NicoVereecke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFT6jraYoW4&ab_channel=Naavik
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Western EU see 27% surge in hardcore mobile gaming
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79619/western-europe-sees-a-27-per-cent-surge-in-hardcore-mobile-gaming/
A look at AppLoving giving up on Unity merger
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/applovin-gives-up-on-trying-to-acquire-unity
A look at the North American Esports growth 16% YoY
https://streamhatchet.com/2022/09/12/blog-north-american-esports-grows-16-yoy/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Idle Miner Tycoon hitting 150M downloads
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79612/idle-miner-tycoon-hits-150-million-downloads/
A look at Audio Ads
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/comment-and-opinion/79616/why-googles-new-ad-policy-proves-that-audio-ads-are-the-future/
A look at CoD Mobile earning $1B -- data powered by @appmagicrocks
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/call-of-duty-mobile-amasses-1bn-in-global-consumer-spending
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Xbox Integrating Disccord!
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/xbox-consoles-now-have-discord-integration
A look at the biggest announcement from Sony's State of Play
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/13/23351958/sony-playstation-state-of-play-biggest-announcements-news-god-of-war-ragnarok-tekken-8
A look at the biggest announcement from Nintendo's Direct
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/13/23350975/nintendo-direct-switch-fire-emblem-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom
A look at Google Play preventing review bombing
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79614/google-play-implements-review-bombing-prevention/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at a deep dive into liquidity pools by @naavik_co featuring @crypto_unicorns CEO @abearschmitt and @NicoVereecke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFT6jraYoW4&ab_channel=Naavik
A look at NFT marketplace Rarible partnering with Immutable
https://www.theblock.co/post/169458/nft-marketplace-rarible-partners-with-immutable-to-sell-gaming-nfts
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at Mobile app Unit Economics & how to calculate it properly
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/comment-and-opinion/79615/what-is-a-mobile-app-unit-economics-and-how-to-calculate-it-properly/
A look at a new monetization method outside of the app store
https://venturebeat.com/games/new-mobile-game-monetization-proves-theres-life-outside-the-app-stores/
A look at how to break into alternative app stores
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/how-to-break-into-the-alternative-app-stores
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at God of War Ragnarok Story Trailer
https://www.gameinformer.com/state-of-play/2022/09/13/atreus-appears-to-usher-in-fimbulwinter-in-god-of-war-ragnarok-story
A look at Tekken 8 official release + cinematic trailer
https://www.gameinformer.com/state-of-play/2022/09/13/tekken-8-officially-revealed-in-new-cinematic-trailer
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at a deep dive into liquidity pools by @naavik_co featuring @crypto_unicorns CEO @abearschmitt and @NicoVereecke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFT6jraYoW4&ab_channel=Naavik
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Western EU see 27% surge in hardcore mobile gaming
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79619/western-europe-sees-a-27-per-cent-surge-in-hardcore-mobile-gaming/
A look at AppLoving giving up on Unity merger
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/applovin-gives-up-on-trying-to-acquire-unity
A look at the North American Esports growth 16% YoY
https://streamhatchet.com/2022/09/12/blog-north-american-esports-grows-16-yoy/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Idle Miner Tycoon hitting 150M downloads
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79612/idle-miner-tycoon-hits-150-million-downloads/
A look at Audio Ads
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/comment-and-opinion/79616/why-googles-new-ad-policy-proves-that-audio-ads-are-the-future/
A look at CoD Mobile earning $1B -- data powered by @appmagicrocks
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/call-of-duty-mobile-amasses-1bn-in-global-consumer-spending
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Xbox Integrating Disccord!
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/xbox-consoles-now-have-discord-integration
A look at the biggest announcement from Sony's State of Play
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/13/23351958/sony-playstation-state-of-play-biggest-announcements-news-god-of-war-ragnarok-tekken-8
A look at the biggest announcement from Nintendo's Direct
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/13/23350975/nintendo-direct-switch-fire-emblem-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom
A look at Google Play preventing review bombing
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79614/google-play-implements-review-bombing-prevention/
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at a deep dive into liquidity pools by @naavik_co featuring @crypto_unicorns CEO @abearschmitt and @NicoVereecke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFT6jraYoW4&ab_channel=Naavik
A look at NFT marketplace Rarible partnering with Immutable
https://www.theblock.co/post/169458/nft-marketplace-rarible-partners-with-immutable-to-sell-gaming-nfts
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at Mobile app Unit Economics & how to calculate it properly
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/comment-and-opinion/79615/what-is-a-mobile-app-unit-economics-and-how-to-calculate-it-properly/
A look at a new monetization method outside of the app store
https://venturebeat.com/games/new-mobile-game-monetization-proves-theres-life-outside-the-app-stores/
A look at how to break into alternative app stores
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/how-to-break-into-the-alternative-app-stores
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at God of War Ragnarok Story Trailer
https://www.gameinformer.com/state-of-play/2022/09/13/atreus-appears-to-usher-in-fimbulwinter-in-god-of-war-ragnarok-story
A look at Tekken 8 official release + cinematic trailer
https://www.gameinformer.com/state-of-play/2022/09/13/tekken-8-officially-revealed-in-new-cinematic-trailer
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Look at Gaming #53 | Wednesday September 14th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at China's 3Hr Rule, one year later by the good folks over at @nikochina
https://nikopartners.com/chinas-three-hour-rule-for-young-gamers-one-year-later/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Kaspersky report showing malware targeting gamers.
https://venturebeat.com/games/kaspersky-report-malware-attacks-targeting-gamers-increase/
A look at China's 3Hr Rule, one year later by the good folks over at @nikochina
https://nikopartners.com/chinas-three-hour-rule-for-young-gamers-one-year-later/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Diablo Immortal generating nearly $100M in August
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79630/diablo-immortal-generated-97-million-in-august/
A look at Tower Defence games reaching $2.3B by 2030
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79629/tower-defence-games-to-reach-23-billion-in-revenue-by-2030/
A look at The Sims 4 going F2P
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/the-sims-4-is-going-free-to-play
A look at Battle Passes & trying to make them work
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/temtem-and-battle-pass-a-study-in
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at what Immersive Ads means for Roblox by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/what-immersive-ads-means-for-roblox
A look at Discord adding Forum channels to servers
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/discord-is-adding-forum-channels-to-community-servers
A look at EA betting on UGC for lucrative upside
https://www.axios.com/2022/09/14/ea-ceo-player-made-creations
A look at Roblox launching in-game ads next year
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/roblox-to-launch-in-game-advertisements-next-year
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Gods Unchained teaming up with GameStop
https://venturebeat.com/games/gods-unchained-is-teaming-up-with-gamestop/
A look at Thirdwave helping blockchain games find customers
https://venturebeat.com/games/thirdwave-is-helping-blockchain-games-find-customers/
A look at Saga pushing limits of blockchain interoperability
https://venturebeat.com/games/saga-wants-to-push-the-limits-of-blockchain-interoperability-to-better-the-metaverse/
A look at MyMetaverse + Enjin bringing NFT to GTA V & Minecraft
https://venturebeat.com/games/mymetaverse-and-enjin-bring-playable-nfts-to-grand-theft-auto-v-and-minecraft-servers/
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at China's 3Hr Rule, one year later by the good folks over at @nikochina
https://nikopartners.com/chinas-three-hour-rule-for-young-gamers-one-year-later/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Kaspersky report showing malware targeting gamers.
https://venturebeat.com/games/kaspersky-report-malware-attacks-targeting-gamers-increase/
A look at China's 3Hr Rule, one year later by the good folks over at @nikochina
https://nikopartners.com/chinas-three-hour-rule-for-young-gamers-one-year-later/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Diablo Immortal generating nearly $100M in August
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79630/diablo-immortal-generated-97-million-in-august/
A look at Tower Defence games reaching $2.3B by 2030
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79629/tower-defence-games-to-reach-23-billion-in-revenue-by-2030/
A look at The Sims 4 going F2P
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/the-sims-4-is-going-free-to-play
A look at Battle Passes & trying to make them work
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/temtem-and-battle-pass-a-study-in
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at what Immersive Ads means for Roblox by @naavik_co
https://naavik.co/digest/what-immersive-ads-means-for-roblox
A look at Discord adding Forum channels to servers
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/discord-is-adding-forum-channels-to-community-servers
A look at EA betting on UGC for lucrative upside
https://www.axios.com/2022/09/14/ea-ceo-player-made-creations
A look at Roblox launching in-game ads next year
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/roblox-to-launch-in-game-advertisements-next-year
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Gods Unchained teaming up with GameStop
https://venturebeat.com/games/gods-unchained-is-teaming-up-with-gamestop/
A look at Thirdwave helping blockchain games find customers
https://venturebeat.com/games/thirdwave-is-helping-blockchain-games-find-customers/
A look at Saga pushing limits of blockchain interoperability
https://venturebeat.com/games/saga-wants-to-push-the-limits-of-blockchain-interoperability-to-better-the-metaverse/
A look at MyMetaverse + Enjin bringing NFT to GTA V & Minecraft
https://venturebeat.com/games/mymetaverse-and-enjin-bring-playable-nfts-to-grand-theft-auto-v-and-minecraft-servers/
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China’s three hour rule for young gamers, one year later
Examine the impact of China gaming law: Our analysis provides the impact on gaming and industry dynamics. Visit our website to know more.
Look at Gaming #54 | Thursday September 15th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Mythical Games launches Web3 title Blankos Block Party on the Epic Games Store
https://venturebeat.com/games/mythical-games-launches-web3-title-blankos-block-party-on-the-epic-games-store/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at StreamElements: Twitch and YouTube show modest August growth
https://venturebeat.com/games/streamelements-twitch-and-youtube-show-modest-august-growth/
A look at The future of the hypercasual games market
http://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79642/the-future-of-the-hypercasual-games-market/
A look at Lil Nas X is performing at the League of Legends World Championship
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/15/23354537/lil-nas-x-league-of-legends-worlds-2022
A look at Appodeal’s new ad monetisation index highlights USA’s increased ARPU on mobile
http://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79635/appodeals-new-ad-monetisation-index-highlights-usas-increased-arpu-on-mobile/
A look at Krafton’s virtual human Ana in action
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/15/23354604/krafton-virtual-human-ana-music-video
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile drops 2023, opens for Android pre-reg - Mobilegamer.biz
https://mobilegamer.biz/call-of-duty-warzone-mobile-drops-2023-open-for-pre-reg-on-android-now/
A look at Blizzard explains Overwatch 2's battle pass and in-game shop
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/blizzard-explains-i-overwatch-2-i-s-battle-pass-and-in-game-shop
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at The Sandbox invests in Cosmo Media Labs, partners with FaZe Clan
https://venturebeat.com/games/the-sandbox-invests-in-cosmo-media-labs-partners-with-faze-clan/
A look at Mythical Games launches Web3 title Blankos Block Party on the Epic Games Store
https://venturebeat.com/games/mythical-games-launches-web3-title-blankos-block-party-on-the-epic-games-store/
A look at Blockchain market is expected to reach $3.2 billion in the MENA region by 2024
http://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79646/blockchain-market-is-expected-to-reach-32-billion-in-the-mena-region-by-2024/
A look at Guild of Guardians teams up with top names in esports to grow Web3 game
https://venturebeat.com/games/guild-of-guardians-teams-up-with-top-names-in-esports-to-grow-web3-game/
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at a Deep Dive: Narrative mapping and simultaneous storytelling in Wayward Strand
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/deep-dive-dissecting-the-simultaneous-storytelling-in-wayward-strand
A look at Azur Games breaks down the benefits of sound design
http://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79640/azur-games-breaks-down-the-benefits-of-sound-design/
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Developer Ruckus Games, from ex-Gearbox and Riot devs, receives $5.5 million in funding
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/developer-ruckus-games-from-ex-gearbox-and-riot-devs-receives-5-5-million-in-funding
A look at Haptx raises $23M for full-body VR touch platform
https://venturebeat.com/games/haptx-raises-23m-for-full-body-vr-touch-platform/
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Mythical Games launches Web3 title Blankos Block Party on the Epic Games Store
https://venturebeat.com/games/mythical-games-launches-web3-title-blankos-block-party-on-the-epic-games-store/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at StreamElements: Twitch and YouTube show modest August growth
https://venturebeat.com/games/streamelements-twitch-and-youtube-show-modest-august-growth/
A look at The future of the hypercasual games market
http://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79642/the-future-of-the-hypercasual-games-market/
A look at Lil Nas X is performing at the League of Legends World Championship
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/15/23354537/lil-nas-x-league-of-legends-worlds-2022
A look at Appodeal’s new ad monetisation index highlights USA’s increased ARPU on mobile
http://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79635/appodeals-new-ad-monetisation-index-highlights-usas-increased-arpu-on-mobile/
A look at Krafton’s virtual human Ana in action
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/15/23354604/krafton-virtual-human-ana-music-video
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile drops 2023, opens for Android pre-reg - Mobilegamer.biz
https://mobilegamer.biz/call-of-duty-warzone-mobile-drops-2023-open-for-pre-reg-on-android-now/
A look at Blizzard explains Overwatch 2's battle pass and in-game shop
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/blizzard-explains-i-overwatch-2-i-s-battle-pass-and-in-game-shop
✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at The Sandbox invests in Cosmo Media Labs, partners with FaZe Clan
https://venturebeat.com/games/the-sandbox-invests-in-cosmo-media-labs-partners-with-faze-clan/
A look at Mythical Games launches Web3 title Blankos Block Party on the Epic Games Store
https://venturebeat.com/games/mythical-games-launches-web3-title-blankos-block-party-on-the-epic-games-store/
A look at Blockchain market is expected to reach $3.2 billion in the MENA region by 2024
http://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79646/blockchain-market-is-expected-to-reach-32-billion-in-the-mena-region-by-2024/
A look at Guild of Guardians teams up with top names in esports to grow Web3 game
https://venturebeat.com/games/guild-of-guardians-teams-up-with-top-names-in-esports-to-grow-web3-game/
🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at a Deep Dive: Narrative mapping and simultaneous storytelling in Wayward Strand
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/deep-dive-dissecting-the-simultaneous-storytelling-in-wayward-strand
A look at Azur Games breaks down the benefits of sound design
http://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79640/azur-games-breaks-down-the-benefits-of-sound-design/
💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Developer Ruckus Games, from ex-Gearbox and Riot devs, receives $5.5 million in funding
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/developer-ruckus-games-from-ex-gearbox-and-riot-devs-receives-5-5-million-in-funding
A look at Haptx raises $23M for full-body VR touch platform
https://venturebeat.com/games/haptx-raises-23m-for-full-body-vr-touch-platform/
VentureBeat
Mythical Games launches Web3 title Blankos Block Party on the Epic Games Store
Mythical Games launched its Blankos Block Party on the Epic Games Store, making it the first Web3 game to launch on the platform.
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Look at Gaming #55 | Friday September 16th 2022
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Gadsme launching in-game AUDIO ads
https://venturebeat.com/games/gadsme-launches-in-game-monetization-for-audio-ads/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Gadsme launching in-game AUDIO ads
https://venturebeat.com/games/gadsme-launches-in-game-monetization-for-audio-ads/
A look at Animoca Brands acquiring WePlay Media
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79660/animoca-brands-begins-acquisition-proceedings-of-weplay-media/
A look at 1% of publishers responsible for 91% of app rev
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79656/1-of-publishers-are-responsible-for-91-of-app-revenue/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at "long tail" for year-old games
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/plus-how-does-long-tail-differ-for
A look at Mobile Clones, IP Ecosystems, UGC by @naavik_co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVxgHWEJdjA&ab_channel=Naavik
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Xbox continuing M&A onslaught
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/phil-spencer-says-xbox-will-continue-ma-activity-to-remain-competitive
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Disney Dreamlight Valley hitting 1M players in 10 days
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-i-disney-dreamlight-valley-i-has-1-million-players-in-its-first-10-days
A look at Apex legends hitting new heights on mobile
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/special-report/79654/apex-legends-hits-new-heights-on-mobile/
🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Gadsme launching in-game AUDIO ads
https://venturebeat.com/games/gadsme-launches-in-game-monetization-for-audio-ads/
🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Gadsme launching in-game AUDIO ads
https://venturebeat.com/games/gadsme-launches-in-game-monetization-for-audio-ads/
A look at Animoca Brands acquiring WePlay Media
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79660/animoca-brands-begins-acquisition-proceedings-of-weplay-media/
A look at 1% of publishers responsible for 91% of app rev
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79656/1-of-publishers-are-responsible-for-91-of-app-revenue/
💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at "long tail" for year-old games
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/plus-how-does-long-tail-differ-for
A look at Mobile Clones, IP Ecosystems, UGC by @naavik_co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVxgHWEJdjA&ab_channel=Naavik
🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Xbox continuing M&A onslaught
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/phil-spencer-says-xbox-will-continue-ma-activity-to-remain-competitive
👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Disney Dreamlight Valley hitting 1M players in 10 days
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-i-disney-dreamlight-valley-i-has-1-million-players-in-its-first-10-days
A look at Apex legends hitting new heights on mobile
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/special-report/79654/apex-legends-hits-new-heights-on-mobile/
VentureBeat
Gadsme launches in-game monetization for audio ads
Gadsme has launched a new in-game ad monetization platform dubbed Audio Ads for mobile games and apps.
Look at Gaming #56 | Monday September 19th 2022
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Regular programming will return 9/26 😘😎
https://twitter.com/chng_raymond/status/1572034338048610306?s=46&t=PPeSdR-5sf0X0Vp85Eo6eQ
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Regular programming will return 9/26 😘😎
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Twitter
Look At Gaming | #56
Monday, September 19th 2022
A look at some gaming news headlines I found interesting. It's important to look at both web2 and web3 gaming industry news so that we can build the future of gaming.
Monday, September 19th 2022
A look at some gaming news headlines I found interesting. It's important to look at both web2 and web3 gaming industry news so that we can build the future of gaming.
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Look at Gaming #57 | Tuesday September 20th 2022
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Regular programming will return 9/26 😘😎
https://twitter.com/chng_raymond/status/1572380145478152192?s=21&t=x04rVHLhkpVnokoDb6RrdA
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Regular programming will return 9/26 😘😎
https://twitter.com/chng_raymond/status/1572380145478152192?s=21&t=x04rVHLhkpVnokoDb6RrdA
Twitter
Look At Gaming | #57
Tuesday, September 20th 2022
A look at some gaming news headlines I found interesting. It's important to look at both web2 and web3 gaming industry news so that we can build the future of gaming.
Tuesday, September 20th 2022
A look at some gaming news headlines I found interesting. It's important to look at both web2 and web3 gaming industry news so that we can build the future of gaming.
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Look at Gaming #58 | Wednesday September 21st 2022
Apologies frens! Traveling with family this week so please check out Ray Chng’s Chad news curation instead.
Regular programming will return 9/26 😘😎
https://twitter.com/chng_raymond/status/1572730237343109121?s=21&t=_jFZioiZvZe9qyR4ZZ4TiQ
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Regular programming will return 9/26 😘😎
https://twitter.com/chng_raymond/status/1572730237343109121?s=21&t=_jFZioiZvZe9qyR4ZZ4TiQ
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Look at Gaming #59 | Thursday September 22nd 2022
Apologies frens! Traveling with family this week so please check out Ray Chng’s Chad news curation instead.
Regular programming will return 9/26 😘😎
https://twitter.com/chng_raymond/status/1573146890056609793?s=21&t=D1v00pIcA5BhDYVCiO4YTw
Apologies frens! Traveling with family this week so please check out Ray Chng’s Chad news curation instead.
Regular programming will return 9/26 😘😎
https://twitter.com/chng_raymond/status/1573146890056609793?s=21&t=D1v00pIcA5BhDYVCiO4YTw