Look at Gaming #58 | Wednesday September 21st 2022

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

Regular programming will return 9/26 😘😎


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

Look at Gaming #59 | Thursday September 22nd 2022

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

Regular programming will return 9/26 😘😎


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

Look at Gaming #60 | Friday September 23rd 2022

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

Regular programming will return 9/26 😘😎


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

Look at Gaming #61 | Monday September 26th 2022


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


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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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



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

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

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

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


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


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

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

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

Look at Gaming #63 | Wednesday September 28th 2022


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


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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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


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


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

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

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

Look at Gaming #64 | Thursday September 29th 2022


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


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

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

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


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


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

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


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

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

Look at Gaming #65 | Friday September 30th 2022

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


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


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

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


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

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

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


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

Look at Gaming #66 | Monday October 3rd 2022

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


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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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


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


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


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

Look at Gaming #67 | Tuesday October 4th 2022

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


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

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

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


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



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

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

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


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



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


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

Look at Gaming #68 | Wednesday October 5th 2022


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


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


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

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


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


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

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


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

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

Look at Gaming #69 | Thursday October 6th 2022


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


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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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

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


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

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

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

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


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


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


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

Look at Gaming #70 | Friday October 7th 2022


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


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

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


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

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


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


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

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

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

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


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


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


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

Look at Gaming #71 | Monday October 10th 2022


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


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

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

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

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

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




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

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


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

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

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


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

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


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

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


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

Look at Gaming #72 | Tuesday October 11th 2022


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Xbox Cloud gaming coming to Meta Quest
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/meta-quest-pro-headset-announced-launching-october-25


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at how much Sony & Microsoft paid to bring games to PS Plus & Xbox Game Pass
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/heres-how-much-sony-and-microsoft-spent-to-bring-ark-survival-evolved-to-ps-plus-and-xbox-game-pass

A look at Meta Quest earning $1.5B in rev across 40 months
https://venturebeat.com/games/meta-quest-revenue-october-22/


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at BMW allowing you to use your phone to play casual games on car screen
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/11/23399754/bmw-7-series-ix-airconsole-car-video-games-curved-infotainment-screen

A look at the Best & Worst of Meta Connect 2022
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/blogs/best-and-worst-of-meta-connect-2022

A look at Bing & Microsoft Edge can launch Xbox Cloud Gaming titles
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/the-cloud/xbox-cloud-games-can-be-launched-through-bing-and-microsoft-edge

A look at Xbox Cloud gaming coming to Meta Quest
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/meta-quest-pro-headset-announced-launching-october-25

A look at top esports talent launching a podcast network
https://venturebeat.com/games/esports-talent-podcast-last-free-nation/

A look at Google supporting cloud-gaming on Chromebooks
https://venturebeat.com/games/google-supports-cloud-gaming-chromebook-laptops-for-gamers/


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Sky Mavis staking 11M AXS tokens
https://www.theblock.co/post/176222/sky-mavis-to-stake-over-11-million-axs-tokens

A look at Ready Player Me launching Avatar API
https://venturebeat.com/games/ready-player-me-launches-api-for-avatar-interoperability/

A look at Onboarding the Mass Market to web3 ft Gala Games by @naavik_co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltR69tBQk9E&ab_channel=Naavik


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at ad channel diversification
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79884/appsumer-on-ad-channel-diversification/


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Muus Collective raising $5M for fashion-centric games & collectibles
https://venturebeat.com/games/muus-collective-raises-5m-for-fashion-centric-games-and-collectibles/


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at the Meta Quest Pro. $1.5k. Release on 10/25
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/meta-quest-pro-headset-announced-launching-october-25

Look at Gaming #73 | Wednesday October 12th 2022


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at AppsFlyer: Apple Search Ads tripled market share
https://venturebeat.com/games/appsflyer-apple-search-ads-tripled-market-share-as-others-sank-in-privacy-push/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Huuuge Games celebratign highest profits ever
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79910/huuuge-games-celebrates-highest-ever-quarterly-profits/

A look at Take-Two CEO saying Microsoft-Activision acquisition "a good thing"
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/take-two-ceo-says-microsoft-activision-acquisition-a-good-thing

A look at AppsFlyer: Apple Search Ads tripled market share
https://venturebeat.com/games/appsflyer-apple-search-ads-tripled-market-share-as-others-sank-in-privacy-push/

A look at at the widespread ad load increases by @eric_seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/the-inevitability-of-widespread-ad-load-increases/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at how AI & machine learning on the games industry
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/haven-wants-to-clarify-machine-learnings-fuzzy-future

A look at Final Fantasy VII closing down after 2M downloads
https://mobilegamer.biz/final-fantasy-vii-the-first-soldier-to-close-after-2m-downloads-3-2m-revenue/


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Steam's mobile app for Android & iOS
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/12/23401202/steam-revamped-mobile-app-available-everyone-android-iphone

A look at Xbox app working for Windows natively on Arm devices
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/12/23400838/microsoft-xbox-windows-app-native-arm64-cloud-gaming


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at a write up on the metaverse
https://kevurugames.com/blog/your-detailed-metaverse-gaming-guide/

A look at Shrapnel showing off gameplay
https://venturebeat.com/games/shrapnel-shows-off-gameplay-for-ue5-based-multiplayer-fps/


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at Valve's six tips on optimising game for Steam Deck
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/valves-six-tips-on-optimising-your-game-for-steam-deck


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Homa raising $100M
https://mobilegamer.biz/homa-raises-100m-to-scale-up-and-fund-acquisitions/


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at FIFA 23 passing 10M players
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/fifa-23-delivers-record-launch-week-with-over-10-3-million-players

A look at Mario Kart Tour earned $220M with over 200m downloads
https://mobilegamer.biz/mario-kart-tour-has-earned-nintendo-220m-with-over-200m-downloads-to-date/

Look at Gaming #74 | Thursday October 13th 2022


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Bain predicting gaming to grow 50% to $300B in 5 years
https://venturebeat.com/games/bain-predicts-gaming-will-grow-50-to-300-billion-in-5-years/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Bain predicting gaming to grow 50% to $300B in 5 years
https://venturebeat.com/games/bain-predicts-gaming-will-grow-50-to-300-billion-in-5-years/

A look at the Mobile Game Market review by Game Refinery
https://www.gamerefinery.com/mobile-game-market-review-september-2022/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at hybridising a hypercasual game
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/comment-and-opinion/79857/mob-control-hybridising-a-hypercasual-hit/


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Netflix games' boss Mike Verdu to make Stranger Things game
https://mobilegamer.biz/netflix-games-boss-mike-verdu-wants-to-make-the-definitive-stranger-things-game/


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Gabe Leydon's Limit Break plans to spend $6.5M on Super Bowl ad
https://venturebeat.com/games/gabe-leydons-limit-break-plans-6-5m-super-bowl-ad-for-nft-game/

A look at curation over royalties in the NFT space
https://www.theblock.co/post/176728/infinity-nft-marketplace-seeks-to-replace-royalties-with-launch-of-curation

A look at ImmutableX adding 15 blockchain games
https://venturebeat.com/games/immutablex/

A look at Konami plotting NFT, web3, and metaverse hiring spree
https://www.theblock.co/post/176896/konami-plots-nft-web3-and-metaverse-hiring-spree


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at how an indie publisher spend its money
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/how-does-an-indie-publisher-spend-its-money-whitethorn-games-shares-details


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at MetaStreet raising $10M
https://www.theblock.co/post/176984/dragonfly-and-opensea-back-10-million-raise-for-nft-financing-firm-metastreet

Look at Gaming #75 | Friday October 14th 2022


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Mobile gaming market exceeding $175B by 2027
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79930/mobile-gaming-market-to-exceed-175-billion-by-2027/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Dentsu examining a brand's place in the gaming economy
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79934/dentsu-examines-the-place-of-brands-in-the-gaming-economy/

A look at Mobile gaming market exceeding $175B by 2027
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79930/mobile-gaming-market-to-exceed-175-billion-by-2027/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at the rise of the mobile/PC simu-launch
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/plus-the-rise-of-the-mobilepc-simu

A look at learnings from Amazon's New World
https://venturebeat.com/games/new-world-what-weve-learned-during-our-first-year/

A look at SKAN 4.0 by @naavik_co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WGHFi-bWPw&ab_channel=Naavik

A look at insights to Trihex Studios' success on Roblox
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79928/gameanalytics-insight-into-trihex-studios-roblox-success/


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Game Pass' dominance as hurdle to Activision acquisition
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/is-game-pass-dominance-a-hurdle-to-the-activision-acquisition-opinion

A look at Spiral Up indie publisher is the gateway into China markets
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/spiral-up-games-launches-as-gateway-to-the-chinese-market

A look at dedicated cloud gaming hardware
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/is-dedicated-cloud-gaming-hardware-self-defeating-this-week-in-business

A look at Netflix's cheaper tier will include ad-free access to games
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/netflixs-cheaper-basic-with-ads-tier-includes-ad-free-access-to-games


👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮
A look at Overwatch 2 attracting 25M players in 10 days
https://venturebeat.com/games/overwatch-2-attracts-25m-players-in-10-days-despite-rough-launch/

Look at Gaming #76 | Monday October 17th 2022


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at Discord launching light games and new app store
https://venturebeat.com/games/discord-launches-activities-with-light-games-and-a-new-app-store/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at Web3 game investors more stringent investment criteria
https://venturebeat.com/game-development/as-web3-gains-traction-indie-game-investors-are-updating-their-wish-lists/

A look at Dating Apps as unexplored gaming space
https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/seeking-player-two

A look at AppFlyer Performance Index
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/comment-and-opinion/79941/the-ad-network-quickly-gaining-speed-on-the-appsflyer-performance-index/

A look at Kroger & Albertsons merging by @eric_seufert. V interesting take
https://mobiledevmemo.com/kroger-and-albertsons-are-merging-because-everything-is-an-ad-network/

A look at the last 12 month's mobile acquisitions, 85% were self-publishing their games
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79938/85-of-mobile-acquisitions-in-the-last-twelve-months-self-published-their-games/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at G4 and VENN's deaths. TV on Twitch, doesn't work
https://venturebeat.com/games/g4-tv-dead-venn-lessons-to-learn/

A look at ARK: Surival Evolved's GaaS Success
https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/deep-dive-inside-ark-survival-evolveds


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Logitech's G Cloud Gaming handheld
https://www.theverge.com/23405040/logitech-g-cloud-gaming-handheld-review-game-streaming-android-xbox-nvidia-geforce-now

A look at Discord launching light games and new app store
https://venturebeat.com/games/discord-launches-activities-with-light-games-and-a-new-app-store/

A look at Razor's new Razor Edge 5g device
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79945/razer-unveils-new-details-for-edge-5g-device-in-official-announcement/

A look at Meta's flagship metaverse Horizon World struggling
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/metas-flagship-metaverse-horizon-worlds-struggling-to-attract-and-retain-users


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Rarible introducing NFT aggregator
https://www.theblock.co/post/177770/rarible-introduces-nft-aggregator-to-help-shoppers-bargain-hunt

A look at Mighty Bear games giving away free NFTs for web3 game
https://venturebeat.com/games/mighty-bear-games-will-give-away-free-nfts-for-its-web3-game/


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at how 500+ publishers are building sustainable mobile game growth
https://venturebeat.com/games/how-500-publishers-are-building-sustainable-mobile-game-growth/

Look at Gaming #77 | Tuesday October 18th 2022


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at the future of in-game ads & in-app purchases
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-future-of-in-game-ads-in-app-purchases-and-beyond-podcast


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at top mobile games genres in live streams
https://streamhatchet.com/2022/10/18/most-popular-mobile-game-genres-in-live-streaming/


💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at the future of in-game ads & in-app purchases
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-future-of-in-game-ads-in-app-purchases-and-beyond-podcast

A look at how HyperBeard escaped shutting down and discovering its niche
https://mobilegamer.biz/how-hyperbeard-escaped-closure-twice-before-finding-its-cute-casual-niche/


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Netflix exploring cloud gaming service
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/18/23411684/netflix-cloud-gaming-studio-pc-tv

A look at the next Sims game aiming to be a creative platform
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/pc/next-i-the-sims-i-game-next-gen-creative-platform

A look at Valve's new dock. It won't replace your Switch but p good
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/18/23409757/valve-steam-deck-dock-docking-station-tv-gaming-nintendo-switch

✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Azuki's by @theblockres
https://www.theblockresearch.com/rapid-insights-examining-azukis-scan-to-own-narrative-177999

A look at Sorare launching beta NFT-based fantasy sports game
https://venturebeat.com/games/sorare-launches-beta-for-nft-based-nba-fantasy-sports-game/

A look at Web2 devs vs Web3 designers by @naavik_co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9kGbeTAU0c&ab_channel=Naavik


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Stardust raising $30M
https://www.theblock.co/post/178042/crypto-gaming-infrastructure-platform-stardust-raises-30-million-bloomberg

A look at Magic raising $5M
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/mobile/ex-peak-games-execs-raise-5-million-in-funding-for-new-studio-magic-games

Look at Gaming #78 | Wednesday October 19th 2022


🔦 Spotlight 🌟
A look at gaming deals for Q3 by Drake Star
https://venturebeat.com/games/drake-star-game-deals-picked-up-in-q3-despite-economic-headwinds/


🌊 MARKET ☎️
A look at 2022 Mobile App Habit Report.
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/data-and-research/79965/digital-turbines-mobile-app-habit-report-highlights-what-gamers-want-to-see-before-installing-an-app/

A look at Data.ai's report. $1.54B spent per week on mobile games in Q3 2022
https://venturebeat.com/games/data-ai-1-54b-spent-per-week-on-mobile-games-in-q3-2022/

A look at gaming deals for Q3 by Drake Star
https://venturebeat.com/games/drake-star-game-deals-picked-up-in-q3-despite-economic-headwinds/

A look at Netflix's Q3 earnings by @eric_seufert
https://mobiledevmemo.com/does-netflixs-q3-earnings-beat-undermine-techs-macro-narrative/

💎 Deep Dives 🔎
A look at Homa Games' $100M raise
https://naavik.co/digest/breaking-down-homa-games-raise


🌈 Platforms 🏔
A look at Xbox revving up a mobile games store
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/mobile/xbox-is-revving-up-a-mobile-games-store


✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎
A look at Major League Baseball hiring NFT, digital games, and metaverse roles
https://www.theblock.co/post/178318/major-league-baseball-is-hiring-to-expand-its-nft-digital-games-and-metaverse-presence


🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚
A look at Xsolla solutions helping game developers unlock new strategies
https://venturebeat.com/game-development/as-turbulence-ramps-up-xsolla-solutions-unlock-new-strategies-for-game-developers/

A look at some tips for more immserive sound design
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/tips-for-more-immersive-sound-design


💰 Fundraising 🧧
A look at Arcade2Earn raising $3.2M
https://www.theblock.co/post/178332/solana-based-gaming-platform-arcade2earn-raises-3-2-million-exclusive