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Look at Gaming #137 | Friday January 25th 2023 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at AI killing UGC? https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/will-ai-kill-ugc 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at AppsFlyer's Uninstall benchmarks on Android https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/appsflyer-uninstall-benchmarks-on A look into fans revolting to Dungeons & Dragons potentially new licensing policies https://www.axios.com/2023/01/23/dungeons-dragons-ogl-wizards-of-the-coast A look at Gaming M&A and Fundraising by Quantum https://venturebeat.com/games/why-game-acquisition-and-financing-numbers-show-reasons-for-optimism-the-deanbeat/ A look at whether M&A is good for the industry. Devs don't think so https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/can-m-a-be-a-positive-force-in-the-game-industry-devs-aren-t-convinced A look at Newzoo's market trends to watch in 2023, Part III https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/games-market-trends-to-watch-in-2023-and-beyond-part-iii 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at how Goose Goose Duck hit 700k CCU https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/how-goose-goose-duck-hit-700k-ccu A look at some notable events in 2008 for the games industry https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/2008-week-devil-may-cry-4-the-smash-success-that-doomed-the-franchise A look at AI killing UGC? https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/will-ai-kill-ugc A look at the promise of generative AI in 2023 https://mobiledevmemo.com/the-promise-of-generative-ai-in-2023/ 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Fortnite on iOS getting even more limited https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/23/23567661/fortnite-ios-mac-google-play-v-bucks-parental-controls A look at livestreaming + audience interactivity https://venturebeat.com/games/captaintv-loaded-creators-team-up-for-streamer-led-racing-game/ A look at Riot Games saying LoL source code stolen https://www.axios.com/2023/01/24/riot-games-league-of-legends-source-code-cyberattack ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at understanding web3 player behavior https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LX6xUde-wXY A look at what web3 games should learn from designing fun game markets https://www.deconstructoroffun.com/shorts/2023/1-24/web3-games-learn-from-designing-game-markets 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at knowing the difference between remasters, remakes, reboots, and ports https://kevurugames.com/blog/remasters-remakes-reboots-and-ports-in-video-games/ 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at The Tiny Digital Factory raising $3.25M https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80678/sandsoft-invests-325-million-in-the-tiny-digital-factory/ A look at Voldex raising a Series A https://venturebeat.com/games/voldex-announces-new-funding-round-for-its-user-generated-content/ A look at Fractal raising another round https://venturebeat.com/games/fractal-takes-nft-platform-to-polygon-and-raises-funding/ 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 A look at The Last Of Us episode 2 breaking records for HBO https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/01/24/the-last-of-us-episode-2-broke-a-massive-record-for-hbo

Look at Gaming #136 | Friday January 20th 2023 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at Playtika trying to buy Rovio https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playtika-tries-to-buy-rovio 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Playtika trying to buy Rovio https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playtika-tries-to-buy-rovio A look at the State of the Stream for Dec 2022 https://venturebeat.com/games/state-of-the-stream-december-2022-streamelements/ A look at some tips to navigate your first GDC 2023 https://www.gamedeveloper.com/gdc/navigate-your-first-time-at-gdc-with-this-helpful-gdc-2023-session-guide-and-tips A look at FaZe Clan partnering up with Porsche https://venturebeat.com/games/faze-clan-and-porsche-rev-up-multi-year-partnership/ A look at the Chinese regulators granting 88 new game licenses https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80665/happy-chinese-new-year-regulators-grant-88-new-game-licences/ 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Roblox users grew to 56M daily users in 2022 https://www.gamesindustry.biz/roblox-users-grew-to-56m-daily-users-in-2022-news-in-brief A look at some big leadership changes at Jam City https://venturebeat.com/games/jam-city-appoints-josh-yguado-as-ceo-as-chris-dewolfe-leaves-for-plai-labs-startup/ ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at the latest GDC survey revealing creators having no interest in NFTs, metaverse or any of the latest buzzwords https://www.theverge.com/23562296/gdc-2023-survey-microsoft-blizzard-activision-nft-unionization A look at Althea AI teaming up with Polygon to bring generative AI to AI character in NFT form https://venturebeat.com/games/alethea-ai-debuts-generative-ai-on-polygon-blockhain/ 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at some sound design essentials for live service mobile games https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sound-design-essentials-for-updating-live-service-mobile-games 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at Neopets Meta raising $4M https://www.theblock.co/post/203724/neopets-meta-raises-4m-in-funding-from-polygon-ventures-blizzard-avalanche A look at Courtside Ventures raising $100M https://venturebeat.com/games/courtside-ventures-raises-100m-fund-for-sports-collectibles-wellness-and-gaming/ A look at Plai Labs raising $32M https://medium.com/@PlaiLabs/introducing-your-next-generation-social-platform-powered-by-web3-and-ai-d05d1a20700b A look at Scenario raising $6M https://www.gamesindustry.biz/scenario-raises-6m-ahead-of-ai-powered-art-engine-early-access 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 A look at Monster Hunter World: Iceborne past 10M copies sold https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-i-monster-hunter-world-iceborne-i-roars-past-10-million-copies-sold

Look at Gaming #135 | Thursday January 19th 2023 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at gaming investments in 2022. $127B across 1,250 investments https://www.axios.com/2023/01/18/investment-in-gaming-swelled-in-2022 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at gaming investments in 2022. $127B across 1,250 investments https://www.axios.com/2023/01/18/investment-in-gaming-swelled-in-2022 A look at who were the most strategic gaming investors in 2022 https://www.pocketgamer.biz/feature/80651/who-were-the-top-strategic-buyers-of-2022/ A look at the State of Gaming VC by @naavik_co and @lightspeed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfD2Iap9n6g A look at Lightspeed Venture Partners adding new partner, Moritz Baier-Lentz, to lead it's gaming practice https://medium.com/lightspeed-venture-partners/when-youre-serious-about-gaming-you-work-with-a-former-pro-gamer-f4be6c4fd930 A look at Newzoo's Games Market Trends in 2023 Part 2 @newzoohq https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/newzoos-game-market-trends-to-watch-in-2023-part-2 A look at James Gwertzman leaving his role as GP at a16z GAMES FUND https://twitter.com/gwertz/status/1615435389090828288 A look at what GamesIndustry.biz wants to see from the games industry in 2023 https://www.gamesindustry.biz/what-do-we-want-to-see-from-the-games-industry-in-2023-podcast 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at the inconsistency in loot box labels https://www.gamesindustry.biz/study-loot-box-labels-inconsistently-applied A look at game subscription services: the ups and downs https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/game-subscription-services-the-upsides A look at declining app store rev growth and the bull case for mobile gaming https://mobiledevmemo.com/declining-app-store-revenue-growth-and-apples-meat-loaf-dilemma/ 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at the final hours of Google Stadia https://venturebeat.com/games/the-final-hours-of-google-stadia-have-arrived/ A look at Roblox CEO saying 70 user-created games hit 1B plays https://venturebeat.com/games/roblox-ceo-says-70-user-created-games-have-crossed-a-billion-plays/ A look at Netflix games have now passed 40M downloads https://mobilegamer.biz/netflix-games-have-now-passed-40m-downloads-here-are-the-hits-and-misses/ ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at Web3 RPG Guild of Guardians partners with 8 esports team (Team Liquid, Cloud 9, etc.) https://venturebeat.com/games/guild-of-guardians-web3-esports-team-ip-partnership-collectibles/ A look at Zebedee (gaming payment processor) and Viker (game studio) launching Bitcoin Chess & Bitcoin Scratch https://venturebeat.com/games/zebedee-and-viker-launch-bitcoin-chess-and-bitcoin-scratch-with-crypto-rewards/

Look at Gaming #134 | Wednesday January 18th 2023 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at Prime Gaming's user engagements https://venturebeat.com/games/prime-gaming-user-engagement-increased-25-in-2022/ 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at some 2023 predictions by @deconoffun https://anchor.fm/deconstructoroffun/episodes/TWIG-215-THE-2023-PREDICTIONS-e1tcnu2 A look at US video games spending hit $56.6B in 2022 (down 5%) https://venturebeat.com/games/u-s-video-game-spending-hit-56-6b-in-2022-down-5-esa/ 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Microsoft's plans to add AI capabilities to every product https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-plans-to-add-ai-capabilities-into-every-product A look at Prime Gaming's user engagements https://venturebeat.com/games/prime-gaming-user-engagement-increased-25-in-2022/ ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at MetaJuice hitting a million Web3 wallets https://venturebeat.com/games/metajuice-hits-a-million-web3-wallets-and-sells-out-digital-collectibles-in-imvu/ 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at some lessons on the marketing of games https://www.gamedeveloper.com/gdc/learn-the-business-and-marketing-of-games-with-this-gdc-2023-session-guide 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at Intella X raising $12M https://venturebeat.com/games/neowizs-intella-x-raises-12m-for-web3-gaming-platform/ A look at sleepagotchi raising $3.5M https://venturebeat.com/games/sleepagotchi-raises-3-5m-to-gamify-sleep-with-digital-collectibles/ A look at Carry1st raising $27M https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80629/carry1st-raises-27m-off-the-back-of-outside-partnerships/ 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 A look at The Last of Us TV show debuts with 4.7M viewers https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-last-of-us-tv-show-debuts-with-47m-viewers

Look at Gaming #133| Tuesday January 17th 2023 ‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀 powered by AppMagic.rocks 😎 Sorry no insights today frens. Let's get straight to the news. 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at state of mobile 2023 by data.ai https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/dataai-state-of-mobile-2023 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at a review of the mobile game market in Dec 2022 by GameRefinery https://www.gamerefinery.com/mobile-game-market-review-december-2022/ A look at game devs objecting to Indian gov't lumping video games with gambling https://www.gamesindustry.biz/devs-object-to-indian-government-lumping-video-games-in-with-gambling A look at the Marketing Micro Audit by @eric_seufert https://mobiledevmemo.com/introducing-the-mobile-dev-memo-marketing-micro-audit/ A look at state of mobile 2023 by data.ai https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/dataai-state-of-mobile-2023 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at game console waitlists https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/console-game-wishlists-whats-the 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Valve's assets from Portal, Half-Life 2, and more leaked online https://www.gamesindustry.biz/valves-assets-from-portal-half-life-2-and-more-leak-online 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at House of Blueberry raising $6m https://venturebeat.com/games/house-of-blueberry-raises-6m-for-digital-fashion-in-the-metavese/

Look at Gaming #132 | Saturday January 16th 2023 ‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀 powered by AppMagic.rocks 😎 Sorry no insights today frens. Let's get straight to the news. 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at the Chinese gov buying shares in Tencent https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-chinese-government-is-set-to-take-shares-in-tencent 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at HBO's the last of us, where film imitates game https://venturebeat.com/games/hbos-the-last-of-us-is-where-film-imitates-games-but-not-too-much/ A look at how hybrid work and sustainability became part of game design https://venturebeat.com/games/how-sustainability-and-hybrid-work-has-become-a-part-of-computer-design-alex-cho/ A look at mobile games unexpected highs & lows of 2022 https://venturebeat.com/games/data-ai-mobile-gaming-had-unexpected-highs-and-lows-in-2022/ A look at Dungeons & Dragons open gaming license announcement https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/13/23554014/dungeons-and-dragons-dnd-open-gaming-license-announcement-wotc-hasbro A look at the Chinese gov buying shares in Tencent https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-chinese-government-is-set-to-take-shares-in-tencent A look at NetEase's Skybox Acquisition, Square Enix Analysis, & Meta UA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VITk6TL_GI&ab_channel=Naavik 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at how multiplayer impacts active users https://naavik.co/digest/how-multiplayer-impacts-active-users A look at a deep dive into 30 years of Kirby https://www.gamedeveloper.com/gdc/dive-into-30-years-of-kirby-in-this-gdc-2023-session-on-kirby-and-the-forgotten-land- ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at Immutable X's 2023 gaming outlook https://venturebeat.com/games/immutables-outlook-for-blockchain-games-in-2023-robbie-ferguson/ A look at Tiny Colony to debut as a tower defense game on IMX https://venturebeat.com/games/tiny-colony-will-debut-as-web3-tower-defense-game-on-immutablex/

Look at Gaming #131 | Friday January 13th 2023 ‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀 powered by AppMagic.rocks 😎 Sorry no insights today frens. Let's get straight to the news. 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at the Blockchain Game Alliance's member survey and report for 2022 https://www.blockchaingamealliance.org/bga-2022-member-survey-report/ 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Activision Blizzard studio's union drawing criticism https://www.axios.com/2023/01/12/activision-blizzard-proletariat-worker A look at Ubisoft for sale? https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80601/ubisoft-is-reportedly-eyeing-up-an-acquisition-by-another-company/ A look at Newzoo's Games Market Trends in 2023 https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/newzoos-game-market-trends-to-watch-in-2023-part-1 A look at Japanese players spending $2.9B on boxed games & consoles in 2022 https://www.gamesindustry.biz/japanese-players-spent-29-billion-on-boxed-games-and-consoles-in-2022 A look at US VC exits down 90% in 2022 https://venturebeat.com/ai/u-s-vc-exits-were-down-90-5-in-2022-with-just-71-4b-in-value-nvca/ A look at 19% of 2022 esports viewership were from mobile events https://streamhatchet.com/blog/blog-19-of-2022-esports-viewership-were-mobile-events/ 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at modeling the real-world economy in Victoria 3 https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/deep-dive-modeling-the-global-economy-in-victoria-3 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Roblox's new Creator Hub https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/11/23547488/roblox-creator-hub-developers-metaverse ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at Axie Infinity teaming up with Cloud9's Stratus https://venturebeat.com/games/axie-infinity-leverages-cloud9s-stratus-fan-subscription-for-esports/ A look at Hypercasual goliath Voodoo launching its own blockchain ecosystem https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80595/hypercasual-goliath-voodoo-is-launching-its-own-blockchain-ecosystem-and-cryptocurrency/ A look at the Blockchain Game Alliance's member survey and report for 2022 https://www.blockchaingamealliance.org/bga-2022-member-survey-report/ 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at the practice of co-development past, present, and future https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/virtuos-jake-digennaro-talks-about-the-past-and-future-of-co-development 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 A look at Marvel Snap PvP mode dropping "soon" https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/12/23552374/marvel-snap-pvp-mode-january-31st-card-series-drop

Look at Gaming #130 | Thursday January 12th 2023 ‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀 powered by AppMagic.rocks 😎 Sorry no insights today frens. Let's get straight to the news. 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at mobile ad spend predicted to hit $362B in 2023 https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80585/ad-spend-predicted-to-hit-362bn-in-2023/ 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at global mobile game revenue dipping 5% YoY to $110B in 2022 https://www.gamesindustry.biz/dataai-global-mobile-game-revenue-dipped-5-to-110bn-in-2022 A look at the newly enacted salary transparency laws https://www.gamesindustry.biz/what-can-we-learn-from-newly-enacted-salary-transparency-laws A look at mobilegamer.biz's predictions for 2023 mobile games https://mobilegamer.biz/your-predictions-for-2023-in-mobile-games-navigating-market-slowdown-and-more-ma/ A look at hypercasual leading downloads while RPGs dominated consumer spend https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80584/hypercasual-led-the-download-charts-in-2022-while-rpgs-dominated-consumer-spend/ A look at mobile ad spend predicted to hit $362B in 2023 https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80585/ad-spend-predicted-to-hit-362bn-in-2023/ A look at Amazon Game Studios losing its studio head John Smedley https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/amazon-game-studios-loses-studio-head-john-smedley A look at the Gaming Industry Report Q4 2022 by @konvoyventures https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/gaming-industry-report A look at Ubisoft cancelling 3 more games, deeper issues arise https://www.axios.com/2023/01/11/ubisoft-cancels-update 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at what's the most effective paid ad platform for PC/console games https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/whats-the-most-effective-paid-ad A look at a year ahead for Nintendo by @naavik_co https://naavik.co/digest/the-year-ahead-for-nintendo 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Fortnite Champion Series changing format but still $10M prize pool https://venturebeat.com/games/fortnite-champion-series-fncs-2023-format-10m-prize-pool/

Look at Gaming #129 | Wednesday January 11th 2023 ‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀 powered by AppMagic.rocks 😎 Sorry no insights today frens. Let's get straight to the news. 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at a recession for App Tracking Transparency https://mobiledevmemo.com/the-att-recession/ 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at a recession for App Tracking Transparency https://mobiledevmemo.com/the-att-recession/ A look at Netflix Games offering $1M salaries in California https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80579/netflix-games-is-offering-salaries-of-up-to-1-million-in-california/ A look at 2023's video game calendar https://www.axios.com/2023/01/10/2023-video-game-calendar A look at some improvements to naming conventions in gaming https://hitpoints.substack.com/p/173-the-new-style 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at what's new for in-app purchases, in-game ads, and mobile monetization https://www.gamesindustry.biz/whats-next-for-in-app-purchases-in-game-ads-and-mobile-monetization 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at House of Blueberry launching Boy Meets Girl digital wearables on Roblox https://venturebeat.com/games/house-of-blueberry-launches-boy-meets-girl-digital-wearables-on-roblox/ ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at web3 predictions for 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2ACQhnQlxE&ab_channel=Naavik 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at the tips and tricks for building a QA portfolio https://www.gamesindustry.biz/tips-and-tricks-for-building-a-qa-portfolio A look at the big index 2023 for game music composers https://www.gamedeveloper.com/blogs/the-big-index-2023-articles-for-game-music-composers A look at how to find a unified source of truth for your marketing team https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cedgC3ibWiw&ab_channel=DeconstructorofFun 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at India's Giga Fun Studios raising $2.4M https://venturebeat.com/games/indias-giga-fun-studios-raises-2-4m-for-casual-games/ A look at Multiscription raising $1.6m https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80577/mobile-game-subscription-start-up-multiscription-announces-16m-funding-round/ A look at Playstream raising $2M https://venturebeat.com/games/playstream-raises-2m-for-ai-generated-livestream-content/ 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 A look at Avatar Generations -- F2P mobile RPG adaptation of Avatar: the Last Airbender https://venturebeat.com/games/avatar-generations-debuts-gameplay-for-atla-mobile-rpg/

Look at Gaming #128 | Tuesday January 10th 2023 ‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀 powered by AppMagic.rocks 😎 Sorry no insights today frens. Let's get straight to the news. 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at Steam hitting 10M concurrent in-game users. 33M concurrent online users https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/steam-tops-10-million-concurrent-in-game-users-for-the-first-time 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at whether the Chinese mobile gaming industry can bounce back in 2023 https://www.pocketgamer.biz/feature/80563/can-the-chinese-mobile-gaming-industry-bounce-back-in-2023/ 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at addictive game design for monetization purposes https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/where-does-the-drive-to-monetize 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Steam hitting 10M concurrent in-game users. 33M concurrent online users https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/steam-tops-10-million-concurrent-in-game-users-for-the-first-time A look at Apple preparing Reality Pro headset https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-apple-preparing-reality-pro-headset-for-fall-2023-release- 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at Sequels vs. Updates, what's better? https://www.pocketgamer.biz/feature/80566/sequels-vs-updates-when-should-developers-stick-with-what-works/ 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 A look at Stumble Guys hitting $80M lifetime rev and 270M downloads https://mobilegamer.biz/stumble-guys-leaps-over-80m-lifetime-revenue-270m-downloads/

Look at Gaming #127 | Monday January 9th 2023 ‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀 powered by AppMagic.rocks 😎 Sorry no insights today frens. Let's get straight to the news. 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at the future of publishing https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-future-of-publishing-playable-futures-podcast 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at US VC Investments and exits plummeting in 2022 https://venturebeat.com/games/vc-investments-and-exits-plummeted-in-2022-nvca/ A look at Epic's FTC deal highlights https://www.gamesindustry.biz/new-years-resolution-2023-sell-to-people-who-want-to-buy-this-week-in-business A look at the future of in-game audio ads https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhFvP1cLQbA&ab_channel=Naavik A look at the MENA market by @konvoyventures https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/all-eyes-on-mena A look at the top 10 mobile games industry trends https://www.pocketgamer.biz/feature/80530/the-top-10-mobile-games-industry-trends-for-2023-and-beyond/ 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at D&D's Open Game License by @naavik_co https://naavik.co/digest/ogl-debacle A look at the future of publishing https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-future-of-publishing-playable-futures-podcast ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at Pudgy Penguin's comeback story https://www.theblockresearch.com/pudgy-penguins-case-study-of-a-comeback-199836 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 A look at over 10M downloads for Meta Quest app in 2022 https://www.gamedeveloper.com/extended-reality/over-10-million-people-downloaded-the-meta-quest-app-in-2022

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Look at Gaming #123 | Wednesday December 21st 2022 ‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀 powered by AppMagic.rocks 😎 Sorry no insights today frens. Currently feeling sick. 🤒 Let's get straight to the news. 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at everything being an ad network by @eric_seufert https://mobiledevmemo.com/the-duopoly-is-over-because-everything-is-an-ad-network/ 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at the games market in 2022 by the numbers https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/the-games-market-in-2022-the-year-in-numbers A look at a 2022 Review of Metaverse https://www.theblockresearch.com/2022-review-of-metaverse-194134 A look at some favorite titles of the year https://www.gamesindustry.biz/games-of-the-year-2022-podcast 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at EA Games' most successful in-house IP https://venturebeat.com/games/apex-legends-was-ea-games-most-popular-in-house-ip-in-2022/ A look at everything being an ad network by @eric_seufert https://mobiledevmemo.com/the-duopoly-is-over-because-everything-is-an-ad-network/

Look at Gaming #122 | Monday December 20th 2022 ‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀 powered by AppMagic.rocks 😎 Sorry no insights today frens. Currently feeling sick. 🤒 Let's get straight to the news. 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at the 2022 games industry review in numbers https://www.gamesindustry.biz/gamesindustrybiz-presents-the-year-in-numbers-2022 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at the 2022 games industry review in numbers https://www.gamesindustry.biz/gamesindustrybiz-presents-the-year-in-numbers-2022 A look at the hypercasual market analysis in 2022 https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/azur-games-hypercasual-market-analysis ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at The Sandbox selling $1.66M worth of virtual land https://venturebeat.com/games/the-sandbox-sells-1-66m-of-virtual-land-for-its-metaverse/ 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at the makings of a Hearthstone card in 2022 https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/the-making-of-a-hearthstone-card

Look at Gaming #121 | Monday December 19th 2022 ‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀 powered by AppMagic.rocks 😎 Sorry no insights today frens. Currently feeling sick. 🤒 Let's get straight to the news. 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at the 2022 UGC Games playbook by @naavik_co https://naavik.co/digest/the-2022-ugc-games-playbook 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Riot wants out of the $96M FTX deal https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/riot-wants-out-of-its-deal-with-disgraced-crypto-firm-ftx A look at FTC fining Epic Games $520M for violating child privacy laws https://venturebeat.com/games/ftc-fines-epic-games-520m-for-violating-child-privacy-laws/ A look at data.ai mobile games revenue continuing to decline in 2023 https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/dataai-mobile-games-revenue-will A look at a possible end of consolidations in the market @konvoyventures https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/end-of-consolidation 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at the rise of esports hotels in Asia by @nikochina https://nikopartners.com/the-rise-of-esports-hotels-in-asia/ A look at the 2022 UGC Games playbook by @naavik_co https://naavik.co/digest/the-2022-ugc-games-playbook 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Microsoft gauging interest for Xbox Game Pass that's ad-supported https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-gauging-interest-for-xbox-game-pass-ad-supported-tier-subscription ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at Activision Blizzard president & COO joining Yuga Labs https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/activision-blizzard-president-joining-bored-ape-company-to-build-metaverse 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at a monetization masterclass with experts from Anzu, Unity & Wildlife Studios https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80475/monetisation-masterclass-learn-how-to-take-your-game-to-the-next-level/ A look at a player-centric approach to game ad creatives https://venturebeat.com/games/the-player-centric-approach-that-improves-performance-for-mobile-game-ad-creative/

Look at Gaming #120 | Friday December 16th 2022 ‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀 powered by AppMagic.rocks 😎 No insights today frens! Let's get straight to the news. 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at Pokemon series retiring Ash & his Pikachu after 25 years https://venturebeat.com/games/pokemon-ash-ketchum-pikachu-retire-25-years/ 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at a loss, a win, and what's ahead after 2022 https://hitpoints.substack.com/p/167-game-set-match A look at lawsuits suggesting that cheating in video games could be illegal https://www.axios.com/2022/12/16/video-game-cheating-lawsuits A look at 2022, as the year of market corrections https://www.gamesindustry.biz/2022-was-a-year-of-market-corrections-this-year-in-business A look at Azur Games summarizing trends through 2022 https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80446/azur-games-summarises-trends-in-gaming-through-2022/ 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at two perspectives on sales and luck https://systemchalk.wordpress.com/2022/12/16/two-perspectives-on-sales-and-luck/ A look at two lessons from Netflix's shortfall in ads supply https://mobiledevmemo.com/two-lessons-from-netflixs-shortfall-in-advertising-supply/ 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Amazon developing Warhammer show starring Henry Cavill https://venturebeat.com/games/amazon-is-developing-a-warhammer-show-starring-henry-cavill/ ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at a review of Web3 Gaming https://www.theblockresearch.com/2022-review-of-web3-gaming-194089 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 A look at Pokemon series retiring Ash & his Pikachu after 25 years https://venturebeat.com/games/pokemon-ash-ketchum-pikachu-retire-25-years/

Look at Gaming #119 | Thursday December 15th 2022 ‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀 powered by AppMagic.rocks 😎 No insights today frens! Let's get straight to the news. 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at mobile games demographic by LoopMe https://venturebeat.com/games/loopme-mobile-gamer-survey-multitask-second-screen-attention/ 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Gamesight comparing ad networks for PC and Console https://venturebeat.com/games/gamesight-ad-network-comparison-pc-console-games/ A look at mobile games demographic by LoopMe https://venturebeat.com/games/loopme-mobile-gamer-survey-multitask-second-screen-attention/ A look at 11 games that could hit $2B in rev in 2023 https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80436/11-games-are-forecast-to-exceed-2-billion-in-revenue-in-2023/ 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at lawmakers pressing top gaming co on extremism https://www.axios.com/2022/12/15/congress-trahan-porter-wyden-games-extremism ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at Futureverse merging 8 web3 companies to create an open metaverse ecosystem https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/special-report/80426/fewer-games-but-greater-revenue-the-reality-of-the-global-mobile-games-market/ 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at Anima raising $3M for AR digital pets https://venturebeat.com/games/anima-raises-3m-for-onlybots-augmented-reality-digital-pets/ 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 A look at Death Stranding film adaptation in the works https://venturebeat.com/games/a-death-stranding-film-adaptation-in-the-works/

Look at Gaming #118 | Wednesday December 14th 2022 ‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀 powered by AppMagic.rocks 😎 No insights today frens! Let's get straight to the news. 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at whether allowing 3rd-party app stores are good for discovery https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/third-party-app-stores-are-they-good 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Take-Two publishing label leadership discussing latest moves & strategies https://www.gamesindustry.biz/private-division-development-fund-reaffirms-labels-small-scale-push A look at the 2022 Esports Trounaments in Asia-10 Region by @nikopartners https://nikopartners.com/pubg-leads-the-way-in-esports/ A look at some reflection on 2022 and the Macro Headwinds https://naavik.co/digest/reflecting-on-2022-macro-headwinds A look at the top gaming genres in livestreaming in 2022 https://streamhatchet.com/2022/12/13/top-gaming-genres-in-livestreaming-2022/ 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at whether allowing 3rd-party app stores are good for discovery https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/third-party-app-stores-are-they-good A look at Voodoo announcing a new mobile publishing business model https://www.gamesindustry.biz/voodoo-announces-new-mobile-publishing-business-model A look at the history of privacy legislation by @eric_seufert https://mobiledevmemo.com/a-brief-history-of-privacy-legislation/ 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Utomik cloud gaming service now available on Android devices https://venturebeat.com/games/utomik-cloud-gaming-now-available-on-android-devices/ ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at the NFT Market Review of 2022 https://www.theblockresearch.com/nft-market-review-2022-194009 A look at FirstLight (Blast Royale devs) figuring out blockchain games https://mobilegamer.biz/first-light-is-figuring-out-blockchain-games-on-the-fly-with-blast-royale/ A look at Tiny Digital Factory launching Aston Martin NFTs https://venturebeat.com/games/the-tiny-digital-factory-launches-aston-martin-nfts-for-infinite-drive-racing/ 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at Jarvi Games raising $3M https://www.gamesindustry.biz/jarvi-games-raises-3m-in-a-seed-funding-round A look at Spaceport raising $3.6M https://venturebeat.com/games/spaceport-raises-3-6m-for-web3-licensing-protocol/

Look at Gaming #116 | Monday December 12th 2022 ‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀 powered by AppMagic.rocks 😎 No insights today frens! Let's get straight to the news. 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at MrBeast joining Fortnite with his own skins + $1M challenge https://www.theverge.com/2022/12/12/23502483/mrbeast-fortnite-skin-1-million-survival-challenge-icon 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Metaverse company Infinite Reality going public through a $1.85B SPAC https://venturebeat.com/games/metaverse-company-infinite-reality-will-go-public-through-1-85b-spac/ A look at Phil Spencer discussing the Activision Blizzard deal. https://www.theverge.com/2022/12/12/23505078/xbox-phil-spencer-sony-growth-comments-activision-blizzard 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at translating real-world marketing goals into your metaverse strategy https://venturebeat.com/metaverse/translating-real-world-marketing-goals-into-your-metaverse-strategy/ A look at the App Store's new pricing upgrades https://naavik.co/digest/app-store-gets-a-pricing-updgrade A look at Browsers, an answer to the walled gardens https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/browsers-an-answer-to-walled-gardens 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at MrBeast joining Fortnite with his own skins + $1M challenge https://www.theverge.com/2022/12/12/23502483/mrbeast-fortnite-skin-1-million-survival-challenge-icon A look at Supercell pulling loot boxes for more "deterministic rewards" https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/supercell-pulls-loot-boxes-from-brawl-stars-in-favor-of-deterministic-rewards- ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at Illuvium releasing Overworld https://www.theblock.co/post/194026/illuvium-releases-overworld-as-it-attempts-to-bring-aaa-quality-to-web3-gaming A look at Oasys mainnet going live https://www.theblock.co/post/193980/gaming-blockchain-oasys-sega-and-ubisoft-validated-mainnet-goes-live