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Look at Gaming #156 | Tuesday February 21st 2023 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 Gamecraft delivers another banger, this time about VR https://open.spotify.com/episode/69tJrF0Cls9BMNyiqyY6DS?si=ade24244b96c4afa 🌊 MARKET ☎️ Africa poised for explosion in mobile gaming | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80883/africa-poised-for-explosion-in-mobile-gaming/ Gaming deals has hit $115B+ since 2020 by InvestGames https://www.gamesindustry.biz/gaming-deals-since-2020-over-115bn NPD: The US gaming market in January dropped by 5% YoY https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/npd-the-us-gaming-market-in-january 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 Social media subscriptions and the internet's grand bargain | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert https://mobiledevmemo.com/social-media-subscriptions-and-the-end-of-the-internets-grand-bargain/ Gamecraft delivers another banger, this time about VR https://open.spotify.com/episode/69tJrF0Cls9BMNyiqyY6DS?si=ade24244b96c4afa 🌈 Platforms 🏔 Report: Tencent no longer interested in creating VR hardware https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-tencent-no-longer-interested-in-creating-vr-hardware ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 January Metaverse Recap https://www.theblockresearch.com/january-metaverse-recap-210221 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 Why orchestration tools are crucial to the success of your multiplayer game https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/why-orchestration-tools-are-crucial-to-the-success-of-your-multiplayer-game Your Early Access launch? It (kinda!) is your launch... https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/your-early-access-launch-it-kinda A crash course in designing clothes in games | GamesIndustry.biz https://www.gamesindustry.biz/a-crash-course-in-designing-clothes-in-games

Look at Gaming #155 | Monday February 20th 2023 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 thecoreloop presents: Wassie's Guide to the Gaming Galaxy https://thecoreloop.substack.com/p/wassies-guide-to-the-gaming-galaxy 🌊 MARKET ☎️ Sensor Tower: Mobile Market Downloads in Q4 2022 Report https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/sensor-tower-mobile-market-downloads Roblox Earnings & Generative AI — Naavik https://naavik.co/digest/roblox-earnings-generative-ai The death of the Esports 'Middle Class' | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/the-death-of-the-esports-middle-class/ The necessity of Shopify Audiences | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert https://mobiledevmemo.com/the-necessity-of-shopify-audiences/ 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 Where AR We Going? https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/where-ar-we-going Is It The Right Time to Invent New Ways Of Playing & Developing New IPs? - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sb-I-rAi_Ho 🌈 Platforms 🏔 The Steam Deck now supports game transfers from PCs - The Verge https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/19/23606215/steam-deck-games-local-network-beta How the New York Times is building a games platform around Wordle | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/how-the-new-york-times-is-expanding-into-puzzle-games-like-wordle/ Fortnite now has a Bandcamp radio station - The Verge https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/17/23604406/fortnite-bandcamp-epic-games-radio-music Roblox shows its vision for UGC and generative AI | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/roblox-shows-its-vision-for-ugc-and-generative-ai/ ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 The creators of cat-mech game Nyan Heroes want to save real cats | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/the-creators-of-cat-mech-game-nyan-heroes-want-to-save-real-cats/ 2022 Review & 2023 Predictions for Blockchain Games — Deconstructor of Fun https://www.deconstructoroffun.com/blog/blockchain-games-predictions Metaverse real estate getting max bids. h/t @jonnyfiat https://twitter.com/JonnyFiat/status/1627458216236818437 BendDAO pays you to borrow against your NFTs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdB0qStGW-A NFT Fi landscape with a spotlight on some key projects https://twitter.com/GatheringGwei/status/1626980692033937410 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 Why a strong infrastructure is non-negotiable for your game's success | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/why-a-strong-infrastructure-is-non-negotiable-for-your-games-success/ 💰 Fundraising 🧧 Million on Mars raises $3.5M for blockchain-based space sim | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/million-on-mars-raises-3-5m-for-blockchain-based-space-sim/ 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 Diablo IV’s open beta starts next month - The Verge https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/18/23605563/diablo-iv-open-beta-march Super Nintendo World is an IRL game, interactive and replayable | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/super-nintendo-world-irl-game-interactive-replayable-universal-hollywood/

Look at Gaming #154 | Friday February 17th 2023 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 2022 gaming deals totalled $51.5 billion | GamesIndustry.biz https://www.gamesindustry.biz/2022-gaming-deals-totalled-515-billion 🌊 MARKET ☎️ Game Changers | Professor Jim Huntley | GamesIndustry.biz https://www.gamesindustry.biz/game-changers-professor-jim-huntley 2022 gaming deals totalled $51.5 billion | GamesIndustry.biz https://www.gamesindustry.biz/2022-gaming-deals-totalled-515-billion Saudi Arabia sovereign wealth fund increases stake in EA, Take-Two https://www.axios.com/2023/02/16/saudi-arabia-ea-activision Ubisoft emphasizing predictability after downgrading targets | GamesIndustry.biz https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ubisoft-emphasizing-predictability-after-downgrading-targets China’s games sales fell 10.33% in 2022 | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/80868/chinas-games-sales-fell-1033-in-2022/ Embracer currently has a whopping 224 game projects in development https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/embracer-currently-has-a-whopping-224-game-projects-in-development 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 Lester from a16z dropped a new pod about gen ai https://twitter.com/Chen/status/1626315139803926528 What’s Next for FromSoftware? — Naavik https://naavik.co/digest/whats-next-fromsoftware Sony and Microsoft's agreement on Call of Duty https://superjoost.substack.com/p/sony-and-microsofts-agreement-on?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=66617&post_id=102118824&isFreemail=true&utm_medium=email 🌈 Platforms 🏔 Tiktok's new HQ-trivia-like game https://twitter.com/omooretweets/status/1626253643593973762 Q&A with Blizzard leadership on return-to-office leaves devs fuming https://www.gamedeveloper.com/culture/q-a-with-blizzard-leadership-on-return-to-office-bonuses-leaves-devs-fuming TwitchCon 2023 to take place in Las Vegas and Paris - The Verge https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/16/23602706/twitchcon-2023-las-vegas-paris-france ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 Kofi diving into NFTs https://twitter.com/0xKofi/status/1626265149333020673 Alex Wettermann sniffed out Sony's NFT patents https://twitter.com/awettermann/status/1626265640683073538 💰 Fundraising 🧧 Tech in Asia - Connecting Asia's startup ecosystem https://www.techinasia.com/a16z-crypto-backs-yggs-138m-advance-soulbound-tokens?mibextid=Zxz2cZ Savvy Games Groups invests $265m in Chinese esports firm VSPO | GamesIndustry.biz https://www.gamesindustry.biz/savvy-games-groups-invests-265m-in-chinese-esports-firm-vspo Telltale raises funding for next batch of narrative games | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/telltale-raises-funding-for-next-batch-of-narrative-games/ A group of industry professionals unveil the Gamedev Fund | GamesIndustry.biz https://www.gamesindustry.biz/industry-professionals-unveil-the-gamedev-fund 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 TikTok trend drives Dumb Ways to Die past 100 million lifetime downloads | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80867/tiktok-trend-drives-dumb-ways-to-die-past-100-million-lifetime-downloads-8491047/

Look at Gaming #153 | Thursday February 16th 2023 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 Niko Partners: Gaming Markets of UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt will reach $2.79B in 2026 https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/niko-partners-gaming-markets-of-uae 🌊 MARKET ☎️ Starbreeze almost halved its loss in 2022 but didn't re-establish profit | GamesIndustry.biz https://www.gamesindustry.biz/starbreeze-almost-halved-its-loss-in-2022-but-didnt-re-establish-profit Niko Partners: Gaming Markets of UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt will reach $2.79B in 2026 https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/niko-partners-gaming-markets-of-uae The Trade Desk Q4 earnings: what advertising recession? | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert https://mobiledevmemo.com/the-trade-desk-q4-earnings-what-advertising-recession/ Saudi Arabia investment fund increases stake in Nintendo https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/saudi-arabia-investment-fund-increases-stake-in-nintendo More late teens and twenty-somethings are playing Roblox https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/more-late-teens-and-twenty-somethings-are-playing-roblox Mobile games generated 75% of NCSoft sales revenue in 2022 | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/80855/mobile-games-generated-75-of-ncsoft-sales-revenue-in-2022/ Microsoft will attend EU hearing to defend Activision Blizzard deal https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/microsoft-will-attend-eu-hearing-to-defend-activision-blizzard-deal China moves to increase restrictions on young gamers | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/80851/china-moves-to-increase-restrictions-on-young-gamers/ 🌈 Platforms 🏔 Three League Of Legends Games Arrive This Year, Including New Title The Mageseeker - Game Informer https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/02/15/three-league-of-legends-games-arrive-this-year-including-new-title-the-mageseeker Xbox: "We want to build on the potential we’re seeing in India" | GamesIndustry.biz https://www.gamesindustry.biz/xbox-we-want-to-build-on-the-potential-were-seeing-in-india Deep Rock Galactic dev Ghost Ship Games opens publishing division https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/deep-rock-galactic-dev-ghost-ship-opens-publishing-division-to-create-indie-launchpad- With five new games in development, Ilkka Paananen outlines Supercell’s “next chapter” - Mobilegamer.biz https://mobilegamer.biz/with-five-new-games-in-development-ilkka-paananen-outlines-supercells-next-chapter/ Epic’s next ‘State of Unreal’ could feature Unreal Engine 5.2 and Fortnite - The Verge https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/15/23601080/epic-state-of-unreal-engine-5-2-fortnite-gdc Nvidia and Intel team up on chips for metaverse workstations | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/nvidia-and-intel-team-up-on-chips-for-metaverse-workstations/ ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 Softbank teams with startup Oasys as a blockchain gaming validator | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/softbank-teams-with-startup-oasys-as-a-blockchain-gaming-validator/ Napster acquires Web3 music startup Mint Songs | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/napster-acquires-web3-music-startup-mint-songs/ Square Enix taps Polygon for Web3 experience Symbiogenesis | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/square-enix-taps-polygon-for-web3-experience-symbiogenesis/ 💰 Fundraising 🧧 Amazon leads $20M investment in synthetic celebrity startup Superplastic | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/amazon-leads-20m-investment-in-synthetic-celebrity-startup-superplastic/ 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 Machine Zone announces new Final Fantasy mobile game | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80854/machine-zone-announces-new-final-fantasy-mobile-game/ Dumb Ways to Die tops charts, passes 100m lifetime downloads after TikTok trend - Mobilegamer.biz https://mobilegamer.biz/dumb-ways-to-die-tops-charts-passes-100m-lifetime-downloads-after-tiktok-trend/ Apex Legends hits player count peak with deathmatch mode https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-i-apex-legends-i-hits-player-count-peak-with-deathmatch-mode

Look at Gaming #152 | Wednesday February 15th 2023 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 ICYMI: Threads, Blogs, & Pods - thecoreloop’s Substack https://thecoreloop.substack.com/p/icymi-threads-blogs-and-pods 🌊 MARKET ☎️ The potential and perils of generative AI | GamesIndustry.biz https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-potential-and-perils-of-generative-ai Report: China considering further restrictions for young players https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-china-considering-further-restrictions-for-young-players Analyst Bulletin: Mobile Game Market Review January 2023 https://www.gamerefinery.com/mobile-game-market-review-january-2023/ Newzoo: PC gaming hardware market insights https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/newzoo-pc-gaming-hardware-market 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 The emerging marketing economist | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert https://mobiledevmemo.com/the-emerging-marketing-economist/ 🌈 Platforms 🏔 Overwatch 2 feels the love with Loverwatch dating sim https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-i-overwatch-2-i-feels-the-love-with-i-loverwatch-i-dating-sim ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 Thomas Pan: Deconstructing Bored Ape Yacht Club’s Dookey Dash - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Js4lEUMgk8 Nami on Twitter https://twitter.com/namianalytics/status/1622602624330596352?s=20&t=dluCaapshYbguXD6sABsOg 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 Postmortem: Bitesize city-builder, The Block https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/postmortem-bitesized-city-builder-i-the-block-i- 💰 Fundraising 🧧 Betty raises $5M for inclusive real-money online gambling | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/betty-raises-5m-for-inclusive-real-money-online-gambling/

Look at Gaming #151 | Tuesday February 14th 2023 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at Chinese regulators hand out 87 new video game licenses in February | GamesIndustry.biz https://www.gamesindustry.biz/chinese-regulators-hand-out-87-new-video-game-licenses-in-february 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Chinese regulators hand out 87 new video game licenses in February | GamesIndustry.biz https://www.gamesindustry.biz/chinese-regulators-hand-out-87-new-video-game-licenses-in-february A look at Netmarble goes into the red in new financials | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80831/netmarble-goes-into-the-red-in-new-financials/ 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at Steam's biggest Next Fest demos? We rank 'em! https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/steams-biggest-next-fest-demos-we 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Report: EA to sign $588 million licensing deal with Premier League https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-ea-to-sign-588-million-licensing-deal-with-premier-league ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at who's the web3 gamer by a16z https://twitter.com/zebird0/status/1625209814954676224?s=20&t=fR7wf297NpaoUwKJejtMsQ A look at Limit Break's 10K NFTs for DigiDaigoku were gone 'instantly' after Super Bowl ad | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/limit-breaks-10k-nfts-for-digidaigoku-were-gone-instantly-after-super-bowl-ad/ A look at January NFT Marketplace Recap https://www.theblockresearch.com/january-nft-marketplace-recap-210083 A look at XP Foundry migrates mobile game Rooniverse to ImmutableX | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/xp-foundry-migrates-mobile-game-rooniverse-to-immutablex/ 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at How to find and approach a composer to commission music for your game https://www.gamedeveloper.com/blogs/how-to-commission-music-for-your-game A look at How Innovative Games are Engaging Players with Agora's Real-Time Engagement Solutions, Free Agora eBook https://gamedeveloper.tradepub.com/free/w_defa3726/?_sp=4e658f9a-4fca-4254-9532-006732b17ec6 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at nCore Games invests $1 million in Newgen Gaming | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80837/ncore-games-invests-1-million-in-newgen-gaming/ 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 A look at The Super Mario Bros. Movie Gets Its Own Plumbing Website And Commercial - Game Informer https://www.gameinformer.com/gamer-culture/2023/02/13/the-super-mario-bros-movie-gets-its-own-plumbing-website-and-commercial A look at Bigscreen VR’s $999 Beyond headset is custom-made to fit your face - The Verge https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/13/23597808/bigscreen-vr-beyond-headset-custom-fit A look at HBO’s The Last of Us TV show is pushing the game up the sales charts - The Verge https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/13/23597863/hbo-the-last-of-us-tv-show-game-part-i-sales-npd-group

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Look at Gaming #150 | Monday February 13th 2023 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at I put my head on The Mandalorian and other UGC tales | The DeanBeat | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/i-put-my-head-on-the-mandalorian-and-other-ugc-tales-the-deanbeat/ 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Nexon revenue up 49% for Q4 to record-breaking $618m | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80825/nexon-revenue-up-49-for-q4-to-record-breaking-618m/ A look at Earnings & Strategy Analysis for Sony, Take Two, Konami & Nintendo - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVSWvq5WCbI&ab_channel=Naavik 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at the rise of secondary app stores — Naavik https://naavik.co/digest/hogwarts-legacy-launch A look at Brands: Loosen Your Gr-IP https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/brands-loosen-your-gr-ip 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Nintendo's nostalgia-fueled Direct gives the Switch some juice | Kaser Focus | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/nintendos-nostalgia-fueled-direct-gives-the-switch-some-juice-kaser-focus/ A look at I put my head on The Mandalorian and other UGC tales | The DeanBeat | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/i-put-my-head-on-the-mandalorian-and-other-ugc-tales-the-deanbeat/ A look at Sony claims it's being harassed by Microsoft over Activision merger https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/sony-calls-microsoft-subpoena-obvious-harassment-as-fight-for-activision-blizzard-continues ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at Account Abstraction for Web3 Gaming - by jxck - MetaPortal https://metaportal.substack.com/p/account-abstraction-for-web3-gaming 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at Venture Debt 101 - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEQ6Dfk0wNc&ab_channel=Naavik A look at Psychonauts 2's Development Chronicled In 32-Part Documentary Series - Game Informer https://www.gameinformer.com/gamer-culture/2023/02/10/psychonauts-2s-development-chronicled-in-32-part-documentary-series A look at Bringing mobile to browser: “It’s like Swedish Black Magic” | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz https://www.pocketgamer.biz/feature/80827/bringing-mobile-to-browser-its-like-swedish-black-magic/ A look at Marketing tips to have a successful Early Access phase | GamesIndustry.biz https://www.gamesindustry.biz/marketing-tips-to-have-a-successful-early-access-phase A look at 5 ads networks myths debunked [To Complete] | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz https://www.pocketgamer.biz/feature/80821/5-ads-networks-myths-debunked-to-complete/ 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at Tower Pop raises $2.1M for Web3 battle royale/tower defense game Omega Royale | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/tower-pop-raises-2-1m-for-web3-battle-royale-tower-defense-game-omega-royale/

Look at Gaming #149 | Friday February 10th 2023 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at Epic’s new clips app, Postparty, helps you easily share your Fortnite moments - The Verge https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/9/23592866/epic-games-postparty-clips-app-fortnite-rocket-league 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Tenjin & GameAnalytics: Hypercasual Games benchmarks in Q4 2022 https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/tenjin-and-gameanalytics-hypercasual-6e4 A look at Rovio saw revenue decline in Q4, but increases across 2022 | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80820/rovio-saw-revenue-decline-in-q4-but-increases-across-2022/ A look at Google Stadia barely made a dent in the cloud gaming market - The Verge https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/9/23591989/google-stadia-cloud-gaming-market-share-eu A look at AppLovin Q4 earnings: revenue beat, high MAX adoption | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert https://mobiledevmemo.com/applovin-q4-earnings-revenue-beat-max-has-2-3rds-of-the-mediation-market/ A look at Mobile Game Trends and Predictions for 2023 https://www.gamerefinery.com/mobile-game-trends-and-predictions-for-2023/ 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at Harry Potter’s warted legacy - SuperJoost Playlist https://superjoost.substack.com/p/harry-potters-warted-legacy?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Interview: Activision Blizzard plans a more outspoken approach https://www.axios.com/2023/02/09/activision-blizzard-lulu-cheng-meservey A look at Epic’s new clips app, Postparty, helps you easily share your Fortnite moments - The Verge https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/9/23592866/epic-games-postparty-clips-app-fortnite-rocket-league A look at Nintendo and Google get roped into Microsoft's FTC defense https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/nintendo-and-google-get-roped-into-microsoft-s-ftc-defense A look at Mastercard and Xsolla team up on payments for gamers | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/mastercard-and-xsolla-team-up-on-payments-for-gamers/ ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at Anima unveils AI-based Onlybots augmented reality pets | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/anima/ A look at Current State of NFT Lending https://www.theblockresearch.com/current-state-of-nft-lending-208568 A look at Limit Break's Super Bowl ad will give away thousands of NFTs to gamers | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/limit-breaks-super-bowl-ad-will-give-away-thousands-of-nfts-to-gamers/ 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at The ultimate cheat sheet for successful creatives By Sub-genre Games | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz https://www.pocketgamer.biz/comment-and-opinion/80790/the-ultimate-cheat-sheet-for-successful-sreatives-by-sub-genre-games/ 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at Boss Alien founder unveils Hardball Games following successful seed funding | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80817/boss-alien-founder-unveils-hardball-games-following-successful-seed-funding/ A look at Mino Games raises $15M to create Dimensionals Web3 game | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/latest-games-reviews/mino-games-raises-15m-to-create-dimensionals-web3-game/ 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 A look at Idomoo delivers 18 million personalised ads for Assassin’s Creed’s 15th annivers | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80819/idomoo-delivers-18-million-personalised-ads-for-assassins-creeds-15th-anniversary/

Look at Gaming #148 | Thursday February 9th 2023 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at Unity's Supersonic assesses how marketable mobile game prototypes will be | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/unitys-supersonic-assesses-how-marketable-mobile-game-prototypes-will-be/ 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at 2022 Yearly Video Game Live Streaming Trends Report https://streamhatchet.com/blog/blog-2022-yearly-video-game-live-streaming-trends-report/ A look at Krafton sees full-year sales, profit dip | GamesIndustry.biz https://www.gamesindustry.biz/krafton-sees-full-year-sales-profit-dip A look at 3 disruptive trends in game development in 2023 | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/3-disruptive-trends-in-game-development-in-2023/ A look at Game vs. Edtech investments by Konvoy Ventures https://twitter.com/joshchapmn/status/1623457721168314369 A look at where kids are spending their time online https://twitter.com/omooretweets/status/1623355721420267520 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at Why discounting your game works: psychology edition! https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/why-discounting-your-game-works-psychology A look at Activision Q4 earnings: How is Candy Crush growing 20% annually? | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert https://mobiledevmemo.com/why-is-candy-crush-growing-20-annually/ 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Nintendo Direct February 2023: the biggest news and trailers - The Verge https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/8/23591422/nintendo-direct-february-2023-news-trailers ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at Why casual gamers are crucial to the adoption of web3 gaming | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz https://www.pocketgamer.biz/comment-and-opinion/80801/casual-gamers-crucial-web3-gaming-adoption/ 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at How Games Can Leverage TikTok — Naavik https://naavik.co/digest/how-to-leverage-tiktok A look at Unity's Supersonic assesses how marketable mobile game prototypes will be | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/unitys-supersonic-assesses-how-marketable-mobile-game-prototypes-will-be/ A look at 8 Tips of Game Ad Creative https://www.socialpeta.com/blog/game-ad-creative 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at Snapser raises $2.6m in seed funding round | GamesIndustry.biz https://www.gamesindustry.biz/snapser-raises-26m-in-seed-funding-round A look at Mawari raises $6.5M to speed 3D content delivery for the metaverse | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/mawari-raises-6-5m-to-speed-3d-content-delivery-for-the-metaverse/ A look at Light Field Lab raises $50M to manufacture its SolidLight holographic displays | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/light-field-lab-raises-50m-to-manufacture-its-solidlight-holographic-displays/ 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 A look at Squid Game is coming to Sandbox VR immersive experience locations | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/squid-game-is-coming-to-sandbox-vr-immersive-experience-locations/

Look at Gaming #147 | Wednesday February 8th 2023 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at How much time do consumers spend on distinct media platforms? https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/how-much-time-do-consumers-spend-on-media-platforms 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Nintendo Direct Set For Tomorrow Afternoon - Game Informer https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/02/07/nintendo-direct-set-for-tomorrow-afternoon A look at AppMagic: Top Mobile Games in January 2023 by Revenue & Downloads https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/appmagic-top-mobile-games-in-january A look at Moonrock Labs brings together brands and developers for metaverse experiences | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/moonrock-labs-brings-together-brands-and-developers-for-metaverse-experiences/ A look at How much time do consumers spend on distinct media platforms? https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/how-much-time-do-consumers-spend-on-media-platforms A look at The Nintendo Switch tops 122M lifetime sales to overtake the Game Boy https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/the-nintendo-switch-eclipses-122m-sales-to-overtake-the-game-boy 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredder's Revenge is new and nostalgic https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/deep-dive-how-tmnt-s-shredder-s-revenge-was-built-from-nostalgia-and-new-ideas A look at The Third Browser War | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert https://mobiledevmemo.com/the-new-browser-wars/ A look at Down But Not Out - Mobile Match Analysis — Naavik https://naavik.co/deep-dives/match-jan-2023 A look at #181: Death in service - Hit Points by Nathan Brown https://hitpoints.substack.com/p/181-death-in-service?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=342532&post_id=101433924&isFreemail=true 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Report: Meta's Horizon Worlds pivot goes all in on younger players https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-meta-to-sell-i-horizon-worlds-i-appeal-by-courting-teens 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at Yahaha Studios announces launch of 3D search tool Asset Ovi | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80794/yahaha-studios-announces-launch-of-3d-search-tool-asset-ovi/ 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 A look at The Horizon Franchise is reportedly eyeing a mobile debut | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80796/the-horizon-franchise-is-reportedly-eyeing-a-mobile-debut/

Look at Gaming #146 | Tuesday February 7th 2023 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at Newzoo: Gen Z's gaming habits foreshadow the metaverse | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/newzoo-gen-zs-gaming-habits-foreshadow-the-metaverse/ 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Rovio enters preliminary proposals with potential buyers | GamesIndustry.biz https://www.gamesindustry.biz/rovio-enters-preliminary-proposals-with-potential-buyers A look at Take-Two misses net bookings target as "pressure" builds on new titles https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/take-two-misses-net-bookings-guidance-as-pressure-builds-on-new-releases A look at Nintendo's financials slightly down to $9.8bn as hardware dips | GamesIndustry.biz https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nintendos-financials-slightly-down-to-98bn-as-hardware-dips A look at SocialPeta: Mobile Games marketing in 2022 https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/socialpeta-mobile-games-marketing A look at Activision Blizzard reaches fiscal highs in Q4 2022 | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/activision-blizzard-financial-results-q4-2022/ A look at Newzoo: Gen Z's gaming habits foreshadow the metaverse | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/newzoo-gen-zs-gaming-habits-foreshadow-the-metaverse/ 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at Mobile Masterworks: Subway Surfer | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz https://www.pocketgamer.biz/feature/80788/mobile-masterworks-subway-surfer/ 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Overwatch 2 gets first-ever brand crossover with new season https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-i-overwatch-2-i-gets-first-ever-brand-crossover-with-new-season ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at Solana and Web3 Gaming - Naavik Gaming Podcast - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IirgOxwTVI0&ab_channel=Naavik A look at The State of Web3 Economies https://www.theblockresearch.com/the-state-of-web3-economies-204499 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at Which showcase should you announce your game at? https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/which-showcase-should-you-announce 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at Latent Technology raises $2.1M to blend AI and game animations | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/latent-technology-raises-2-1m-to-blend-ai-and-game-animations/ A look at Xterio invests $2.5M in multiplayer RPG studio Overworld | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/xterio-invests-2-5m-in-multiplayer-rpg-studio-overworld/ 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 A look at Red Dead Redemption 2 has sold more than 50 million copies | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/red-dead-redemption-2-has-sold-more-than-50-million-copies/ A look at The Nintendo Switch is now the third-bestselling console of all time - The Verge https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/7/23589075/nintendo-switch-q3-2023-earnings-sales-console-third-bestselling

Look at Gaming #145 | Monday February 6th 2023 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at EA and Meta weren’t the only companies to ax games this week - The Verge https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/3/23584877/ea-meta-live-service-game-shutdowns-apex-legends-mobile-rumbleverse-knockout-city A look at Lexi Sydow: The State of Mobile 2023 - Naavik Gaming Podcast - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4iLlogSI_s&ab_channel=Naavik A look at Konami's nine-months net sales see a 5.5% boost as it amasses $1.7bn | GamesIndustry.biz https://www.gamesindustry.biz/konamis-nine-months-net-sales-see-a-55-boost-as-it-amasses-17bn A look at Amazon have reportedly purchased Tomb Raider from Embracer Group for $600 million | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80742/amazon-have-reportedly-purchased-tomb-raider-from-embracer-group-for-600-million/ A look at Data.ai reveal the state of mobile 2023 | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz https://www.pocketgamer.biz/feature/80777/dataai-reveal-the-state-of-mobile-2023/ A look at Kadokawa: Elden Ring drove games sector revenue to an increase of 123% in Q3 | GamesIndustry.biz https://www.gamesindustry.biz/kadokawa-elden-ring-drove-games-sector-revenue-to-an-increase-of-123-in-q3 A look at Alphabet Q4 earnings: Search down 2%, YouTube down 8% | Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert https://mobiledevmemo.com/alphabet-q4-earnings-whats-eating-youtube/ A look at Square Enix sees an 6.6% drop for the past nine months as it pulls in $2bn | GamesIndustry.biz https://www.gamesindustry.biz/square-enix-sees-an-66-drop-for-the-past-nine-months-as-it-pulls-in-2bn A look at Matthew Ball on Twitter https://twitter.com/ballmatthew/status/1622349614438383616?s=20&t=5wOdTu0JEu7kmAnDttci9g A look at Jon Lai on Twitter https://twitter.com/Tocelot/status/1621575907772354560?s=20&t=5wOdTu0JEu7kmAnDttci9g 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at How PlayStation Outperformed Xbox — Naavik https://naavik.co/digest/playstation-outperforms-xbox A look at Africa’s Mobile Gaming Market and Carry1st — Naavik https://naavik.co/deep-dives/africa-carry1st A look at Artificial Advantages https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/artificial-advantages A look at Stumble Guys vs Fall Guys - Why speed is essential in capitalizing on mobile | Pocket Gamer.biz | PGbiz https://www.pocketgamer.biz/feature/80778/stumble-guys-vs-fall-guys-why-speed-is-essential-in-capitalising-on-mobile/ A look at The Creator Economy In Gaming - by Joel John and Siddharth https://www.decentralised.co/p/creator-economy-gaming 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 A look at It Takes Two has sold over 10 million copies in two years https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/it-takes-two-has-sold-over-10-million-copies-in-two-years

Look at Gaming #144 | Friday February 3rd 2023 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at Roblox holding NFL Super Bowl concert https://venturebeat.com/games/roblox-to-hold-nfl-super-bowl-concert-starring-saweetie/ 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at the impact of global chip shortage https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/latest-consumer-insights-pc-gaming-hardware-and-components-markets A look at NCSoft West laying off 20% of staff https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ncsoft-west-lays-off-20-of-staff A look at PlayStation 5 surpassing 32M units https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/02/02/playstation-5-surpasses-32-million-units-shipped-after-its-best-quarter-yet A look at Casual game attracted 28% of all game advertisers 2022 https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80762/casual-games-drew-almost-28-of-all-game-advertisers-last-year/ A look at the biggest mobile game dev trends of 2022 https://www.gamerefinery.com/the-biggest-mobile-game-development-trends-of-2022/ A look at 2022 US Video Games spending, with some hope for 2023 https://www.npd.com/news/blog/2023/2022s-strong-finish-brings-optimism-to-2023/ A look at Niko Partners' MENA-3 games market to grow 56% by 2026 https://venturebeat.com/games/niko-partners-mena-3-games-market-to-grow-56-by-2026/ A look at RPGs saw a 5% increase in downloads in 2022 https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80765/rpgs-saw-a-476-increase-in-downloads-last-year/ 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at how Playtika fumbled the $600M acquisition of Redecor https://mobilegamer.biz/how-playtika-fumbled-its-600m-acquisition-of-redecor/ 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Roblox holding NFL Super Bowl concert https://venturebeat.com/games/roblox-to-hold-nfl-super-bowl-concert-starring-saweetie/ A look at Google providing devs alt user payment options in India https://www.gamesindustry.biz/google-to-provide-developers-alternative-user-payment-options-in-india ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at Ready Player Me launches generative AI avatars https://venturebeat.com/games/ready-player-me-launches-trial-of-generative-ai-avatar-creator/ A look at the DMarket and Mythical Games merger with the backdrop of war https://www.axios.com/2023/02/02/mythical-dmarket-vlad-panchenko-ukraine A look at Dappradar's report on on-chain activity, gaming usage leading https://venturebeat.com/games/gaming-grows-to-48-of-all-blockchain-activity-dappradar/ 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at 10 points to check before choosing a dev https://kevurugames.com/blog/video-game-questions-to-ask-10-points-to-check-before-choosing-a-developer/

Look at Gaming #143 | Thursday February 2nd 2023 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at AppLovin's mobile creative trends insights https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/applovin-mobile-creatives-trends 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at AdLiven announcing AI imagine Generation Tool for playable ads https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80749/adliven-announces-ai-image-generation-tool-to-for-playable-ads/ A look at GitHub founder unveiling new game publisher https://www.gamesindustry.biz/github-founder-chris-wanstrath-unveils-null-games A look at US Gov't calling for changes to Apple & Google app store practices https://mobilegamer.biz/us-government-calls-for-changes-to-apple-and-googles-harmful-app-store-practices/ A look at Meta reporting Q4 operating loss of $4.3B for metaverse division https://venturebeat.com/games/meta-reports-q4-operating-loss-of-4-279b-for-its-metaverse-division/ A look at an Ai-generated show that's similar to Seinfeld (even with laughing tracks) on Twitch called Nothing, Forever https://www.theverge.com/23581186/ai-seinfeld-twitch-stream-chatgpt A look at Iron Galaxy & Epic Games to sunset Rumbleverse https://www.gamesindustry.biz/iron-galaxy-and-epic-games-to-sunset-rumbleverse A look at Apptica report on mobile advertising 2022 https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/apptica-mobile-advertising-in-2022 A look at AppLovin's mobile creative trends insights https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/applovin-mobile-creatives-trends 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at Chess.com https://naavik.co/digest/chess-the-everything-store 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Samsung debuting Galaxy S23 with desktop-level gaming performance https://venturebeat.com/games/samsung-debuts-galaxy-s23-family-with-desktop-level-gaming-performance/ A look at EA's boss explaining the closing of Apex Legends & Battlefield on mobile https://mobilegamer.biz/ea-boss-explains-canning-apex-legends-and-battlefield-hints-at-future-re-imaginings/ 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at how to win at game discovery on TikTok (IG Reels) https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/winning-at-game-discovery-on-tiktok 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 A look at God of War Ragnarok hitting 11M copies sold https://venturebeat.com/games/god-of-war-ragnarok-hits-11-million-copies-sold/ A look at Techland's dying light franchise hitting 30M copies https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/techland-s-dying-light-franchise-hits-30-million-copies-sold

Look at Gaming #142 | Wednesday February 1st 2023 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at Apex Legends Mobile to close (!!!), Battlefield Mobile was canceled and Industrial Toys shuttered https://mobilegamer.biz/apex-legends-mobile-to-close-battlefield-mobile-cancelled-industrial-toys-shuttered/ 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at CPI for hypercasual hitting ATH https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80740/cost-per-install-for-hypercasual-games-hit-an-all-time-high/ A look at EA's net bookings drop 9% to $2.34B in Q4 2022 https://venturebeat.com/games/eas-net-bookings-drop-9-to-2-342b-in-december-quarter/ A look at Apex Legends Mobile to close (!!!), Battlefield Mobile was canceled and Industrial Toys shuttered https://mobilegamer.biz/apex-legends-mobile-to-close-battlefield-mobile-cancelled-industrial-toys-shuttered/ A look at AMD Q4 Revenue $5.59B https://venturebeat.com/games/amd-ekes-out-a-q4-profit-amid-slowing-game-console-chip-and-pc-sales/ A look at Video Game 2022 Spending Snapshot https://www.npd.com/news/infographics/2023/video-game-market-2022-spending-snapshot/ A look at mobile games industry 2023 prediction https://www.deconstructoroffun.com/blog/2023/1/31/the-mobile-games-industry-in-the-year-2023 A look at 60% of engagement on media platforms happen on mobile https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80734/mobile-is-the-dominant-platform-for-accessing-media-and-ip/ A look at investors remaining bullish on the metaverse by @KPMG https://venturebeat.com/games/investors-remain-bullish-on-the-metaverse-kpmg/ 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at the future of media & entertainment by @newzoohq https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/what-is-the-future-of-media-and-entertainment-all-about-how-to-navigate-a-changing-consumer-engagement-landscape 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at what's happening with MSFT's ATVI acquisition https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/the-rundown-what-s-happening-with-microsoft-s-activision-blizzard-merger- A look at Auxuman letting gamers generate multiplayer games on LG TV (using TEXT!) https://venturebeat.com/ai/auxuman-brings-generative-ai-multiplayer-games-to-lg-tvs/ A look at Supercell revealing IP mash-up https://mobilegamer.biz/supercell-reveals-ip-mash-up-squad-busters/ A look at Ubisoft bringing Valiant Hearts spin-off exclusively to Netflix Games https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80738/ubisoft-brings-valiant-hearts-spin-off-exclusively-to-netflix-games/ A look at Capcom teaming up with Crunchyroll to launch new Street Fighter mobile game https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/31/23580037/capcom-crunchyroll-street-fighter-duel-mobile-android-ios 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at the key metrics for effective ad creative https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80741/revealed-the-key-metrics-for-an-effective-ad-creative/ A look at AppLovin Creative Trends Report for 2023 to outline top performance https://venturebeat.com/games/report-highlights-ways-to-get-mobile-games-noticed-applovin/ 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at Nexus raising $10M https://venturebeat.com/games/nexus-raises-10m-for-white-label-support-a-creator-programs/ 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 A look at DC movie actors continuing to play their superhero roles in DC games https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/dc-movie-actors-will-play-their-superhero-roles-in-dc-games A look at FIFA 23 on pace to set franchise records for engagement https://venturebeat.com/games/fifa-23-pacing-engagement-net-booking-records/ A look at the Sales and Play Time effects of the TLoU TV series on the game https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/newzoo-the-last-of-us-tv-series-effect

Look at Gaming #141 | Tuesday January 31st 2023 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at Shell Shockers' multi-million dollar web game success https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/deep-dive-shell-shockers-multi-million 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Voodoo saying "Hypercasual is dead" showing evidence that the most successful titles in 2022 were existing ones not new ones https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80735/voodoos-alex-shea-hypercasual-is-dead/ A look at Qualcomm's take on the next gen of XR headsets https://venturebeat.com/games/how-qualcomm-sees-the-next-generation-of-xr-headsets-hugo-swart/ A look at Android having 71% share of all ads traffic https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80729/android-has-a-71-share-of-all-ads-traffic/ 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at Apple's ad targeting mechanics by @eric_seufert https://mobiledevmemo.com/apples-ad-targeting-mechanics-revealed-in-french-privacy-case/ 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Roblox adding recruitment tools into its tech stack https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/why-roblox-corp-has-added-recruitment-tools-to-i-roblox-i-s-tech-stack A look at Fortnite's The Kid Laroi musical concert with a touch of shooter action https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/30/23577949/fortnite-kid-laroi-concert-raid ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at the game theory in the Wolf Game https://www.theblockresearch.com/wolf-game-game-theory-at-play-206260 A look at Sorare partnering with Premier League for fantasy sports https://venturebeat.com/games/sorare-premier-league-football-soccer-partnership-web3-fantasy-sports/ 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at Shell Shockers' multi-million dollar web game success https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/deep-dive-shell-shockers-multi-million 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at Prisms VR raising $12.5M https://venturebeat.com/games/prisms-vr-raises-12-5m-to-improve-math-literacy-with-virtual-reality/ 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 A look at Apex Legends Mobile hitting $40M https://mobilegamer.biz/apex-legends-mobile-hits-40m-but-eas-blockbuster-shooter-could-be-in-trouble/ A look at Netflix's Live Action One Piece show https://www.gameinformer.com/gamer-culture/2023/01/30/netflixs-live-action-one-piece-show-coming-this-year

Look at Gaming #140 | Monday January 30th 2023 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at the good and the bad of F2P https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/the-good-and-bad-of-free-to-play 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Dungeons & Dragons publisher relents and abandons license changes https://www.axios.com/2023/01/27/dungeons-dragons-publisher-abandons-controversial-license-changes A look at GDC: Game Industry Report 2023 https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/gdc-game-industry-report-2023?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=358110&post_id=99217985&isFreemail=true&utm_medium=email 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at the good and the bad of F2P https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/the-good-and-bad-of-free-to-play 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at PS VR2 and Fortnite gaining traction in XR https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/psvr2-and-i-fortnite-i-gain-traction-in-the-ar-and-metaverse-future A look at how long Microsoft can float on goodwill https://www.gamesindustry.biz/how-long-can-microsoft-float-on-goodwill-opinion ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at the great reset: 2023 Guide to web3 games by @naavik_co https://naavik.co/deep-dives/the-great-reset-2023 A look at Manticore Games launching NFT collection with MekaVerse https://venturebeat.com/games/manticore-games-launches-nft-collection-with-mekaverse-developers/ A look at Free2Own and Free2Play -- lessons from between https://naavik.co/digest/the-evolution-of-marketing-for-blockchain-games

Look at Gaming #139 | Friday January 27th 2023 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at GDC's Game Industry Report 2023 https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/gdc-game-industry-report-2023 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at GDC's Game Industry Report 2023 https://gamedevreports.substack.com/p/gdc-game-industry-report-2023 A look at Intel missing analysts targets https://venturebeat.com/games/intel-misses-analyst-targets-as-it-struggles-with-slowdown/ A look at HBO's TLoU adaptation driving game's performance https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/the-last-of-us-tv-show-boosts-the-games-performance A look at Playtika's $800M bid for Rovio https://superjoost.substack.com/p/inside-playtikas-800-million-rovio?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=66617&post_id=98869762&isFreemail=true&utm_medium=email 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at Where people are going to advertise in 2023? https://www.gamesindustry.biz/where-are-people-going-to-advertise-games-in-2023 ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at Emergent Games to launch web3 MMO on ImmutableX https://venturebeat.com/games/emergent-games-to-launch-web3-mmo-resurgence-on-immutablex/ 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at Mega Cat studios raising "substantial" amount https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/wrestlequest-developer-mega-cat-nets-substantial-investment-from-skybound A look at My.Games' VC arm investing into DC1AB (Portugal) and AMT Games (Switzerland) https://venturebeat.com/games/my-games-mgvc-invests-in-two-more-game-startups/ A look at Spatial Labs raising $10M https://venturebeat.com/games/spatial-labs-10m-seed-funding-web3-wearables/

Look at Gaming #138 | Thursday January 26th 2023 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at Xbox Gaming Rev down but Game Pass Subscriber base continues to grow https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/01/25/xbox-gaming-revenue-down-but-game-pass-subscriber-base-continues-to-grow 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Twitch promising better monetization and ad placement in 2023 https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/twitch-promises-easier-revenue-opportunities-and-ad-placement-in-2023 A look at Xbox Gaming Rev down but Game Pass Subscriber base continues to grow https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/01/25/xbox-gaming-revenue-down-but-game-pass-subscriber-base-continues-to-grow 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at whether a big game release can crush your launch or not https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/can-another-big-game-release-crush A look at "Self-Imposed Crunch" in the games industry https://www.gamedeveloper.com/blogs/diving-into-the-nuance-of-self-imposed-crunch A look at why Minecraft won't reach its potential https://naavik.co/digest/why-minecraft-wont-reach-its-full-potential ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at the wrongs of web3 gaming by Rockstar & 2K veteran https://mobilegamer.biz/screw-tokenomics-play-to-earn-all-that-stuff-it-was-a-waste-of-time/ A look at Mythical Games acquiring DMarket https://venturebeat.com/games/mythical-games-acquires-dmarket-blockchain-gaming-marketplace/ 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at an introduction to choosing colors for game visual effects https://www.gamesindustry.biz/an-introduction-to-choosing-colors-in-game-vfx 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at Grilla raising $3M https://venturebeat.com/games/grilla-raises-3m-for-skill-based-gaming-tournament-platform/