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Look at Gaming #57 | Tuesday September 20th 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/1572380145478152192?s=21&t=x04rVHLhkpVnokoDb6RrdA

Look at Gaming #56 | Monday September 16th 2022 Apologies frens! Traveling with family this week so please check out Ray Chng’s Chad news curation instead. 😎 https://twitter.com/chng_raymond/status/1572034338048610306?s=46&t=PPeSdR-5sf0X0Vp85Eo6eQ

Look at Games #55 | Friday September 16th 2022 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at Gadsme launching in-game AUDIO ads https://venturebeat.com/games/gadsme-launches-in-game-monetization-for-audio-ads/ 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Gadsme launching in-game AUDIO ads https://venturebeat.com/games/gadsme-launches-in-game-monetization-for-audio-ads/ A look at Animoca Brands acquiring WePlay Media https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79660/animoca-brands-begins-acquisition-proceedings-of-weplay-media/ A look at 1% of publishers responsible for 91% of app rev https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79656/1-of-publishers-are-responsible-for-91-of-app-revenue/ 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at "long tail" for year-old games https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/plus-how-does-long-tail-differ-for A look at Mobile Clones, IP Ecosystems, UGC by @naavik_co https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVxgHWEJdjA&ab_channel=Naavik 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Xbox continuing M&A onslaught https://www.gamesindustry.biz/phil-spencer-says-xbox-will-continue-ma-activity-to-remain-competitive 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 A look at Disney Dreamlight Valley hitting 1M players in 10 days https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-i-disney-dreamlight-valley-i-has-1-million-players-in-its-first-10-days A look at Apex legends hitting new heights on mobile https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/special-report/79654/apex-legends-hits-new-heights-on-mobile/

Look at Games #54 | Thursday September 15th 2022 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at Mythical Games launches Web3 title Blankos Block Party on the Epic Games Store https://venturebeat.com/games/mythical-games-launches-web3-title-blankos-block-party-on-the-epic-games-store/ 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at StreamElements: Twitch and YouTube show modest August growth https://venturebeat.com/games/streamelements-twitch-and-youtube-show-modest-august-growth/ A look at The future of the hypercasual games market http://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79642/the-future-of-the-hypercasual-games-market/ A look at Lil Nas X is performing at the League of Legends World Championship https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/15/23354537/lil-nas-x-league-of-legends-worlds-2022 A look at Appodeal’s new ad monetisation index highlights USA’s increased ARPU on mobile http://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79635/appodeals-new-ad-monetisation-index-highlights-usas-increased-arpu-on-mobile/ A look at Krafton’s virtual human Ana in action https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/15/23354604/krafton-virtual-human-ana-music-video 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile drops 2023, opens for Android pre-reg - Mobilegamer.biz https://mobilegamer.biz/call-of-duty-warzone-mobile-drops-2023-open-for-pre-reg-on-android-now/ A look at Blizzard explains Overwatch 2's battle pass and in-game shop https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/blizzard-explains-i-overwatch-2-i-s-battle-pass-and-in-game-shop ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at The Sandbox invests in Cosmo Media Labs, partners with FaZe Clan https://venturebeat.com/games/the-sandbox-invests-in-cosmo-media-labs-partners-with-faze-clan/ A look at Mythical Games launches Web3 title Blankos Block Party on the Epic Games Store https://venturebeat.com/games/mythical-games-launches-web3-title-blankos-block-party-on-the-epic-games-store/ A look at Blockchain market is expected to reach $3.2 billion in the MENA region by 2024 http://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79646/blockchain-market-is-expected-to-reach-32-billion-in-the-mena-region-by-2024/ A look at Guild of Guardians teams up with top names in esports to grow Web3 game https://venturebeat.com/games/guild-of-guardians-teams-up-with-top-names-in-esports-to-grow-web3-game/ 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at a Deep Dive: Narrative mapping and simultaneous storytelling in Wayward Strand https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/deep-dive-dissecting-the-simultaneous-storytelling-in-wayward-strand A look at Azur Games breaks down the benefits of sound design http://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79640/azur-games-breaks-down-the-benefits-of-sound-design/ 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at Developer Ruckus Games, from ex-Gearbox and Riot devs, receives $5.5 million in funding https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/developer-ruckus-games-from-ex-gearbox-and-riot-devs-receives-5-5-million-in-funding A look at Haptx raises $23M for full-body VR touch platform https://venturebeat.com/games/haptx-raises-23m-for-full-body-vr-touch-platform/

Look at Games #53 | Wednesday September 14th 2022 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at China's 3Hr Rule, one year later by the good folks over at @nikochina https://nikopartners.com/chinas-three-hour-rule-for-young-gamers-one-year-later/ 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Kaspersky report showing malware targeting gamers. https://venturebeat.com/games/kaspersky-report-malware-attacks-targeting-gamers-increase/ A look at China's 3Hr Rule, one year later by the good folks over at @nikochina https://nikopartners.com/chinas-three-hour-rule-for-young-gamers-one-year-later/ 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at Diablo Immortal generating nearly $100M in August https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79630/diablo-immortal-generated-97-million-in-august/ A look at Tower Defence games reaching $2.3B by 2030 https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79629/tower-defence-games-to-reach-23-billion-in-revenue-by-2030/ A look at The Sims 4 going F2P https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/the-sims-4-is-going-free-to-play A look at Battle Passes & trying to make them work https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/temtem-and-battle-pass-a-study-in 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at what Immersive Ads means for Roblox by @naavik_co https://naavik.co/digest/what-immersive-ads-means-for-roblox A look at Discord adding Forum channels to servers https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/discord-is-adding-forum-channels-to-community-servers A look at EA betting on UGC for lucrative upside https://www.axios.com/2022/09/14/ea-ceo-player-made-creations A look at Roblox launching in-game ads next year https://www.gamesindustry.biz/roblox-to-launch-in-game-advertisements-next-year ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at Gods Unchained teaming up with GameStop https://venturebeat.com/games/gods-unchained-is-teaming-up-with-gamestop/ A look at Thirdwave helping blockchain games find customers https://venturebeat.com/games/thirdwave-is-helping-blockchain-games-find-customers/ A look at Saga pushing limits of blockchain interoperability https://venturebeat.com/games/saga-wants-to-push-the-limits-of-blockchain-interoperability-to-better-the-metaverse/ A look at MyMetaverse + Enjin bringing NFT to GTA V & Minecraft https://venturebeat.com/games/mymetaverse-and-enjin-bring-playable-nfts-to-grand-theft-auto-v-and-minecraft-servers/

Look at Games #52 | Tuesday September 13th 2022 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at a deep dive into liquidity pools by @naavik_co featuring @crypto_unicorns CEO @abearschmitt and @NicoVereecke https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFT6jraYoW4&ab_channel=Naavik 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Western EU see 27% surge in hardcore mobile gaming https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79619/western-europe-sees-a-27-per-cent-surge-in-hardcore-mobile-gaming/ A look at AppLoving giving up on Unity merger https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/applovin-gives-up-on-trying-to-acquire-unity A look at the North American Esports growth 16% YoY https://streamhatchet.com/2022/09/12/blog-north-american-esports-grows-16-yoy/ 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at Idle Miner Tycoon hitting 150M downloads https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79612/idle-miner-tycoon-hits-150-million-downloads/ A look at Audio Ads https://www.pocketgamer.biz/comment-and-opinion/79616/why-googles-new-ad-policy-proves-that-audio-ads-are-the-future/ A look at CoD Mobile earning $1B -- data powered by @appmagicrocks https://www.gamesindustry.biz/call-of-duty-mobile-amasses-1bn-in-global-consumer-spending 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Xbox Integrating Disccord! https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/xbox-consoles-now-have-discord-integration A look at the biggest announcement from Sony's State of Play https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/13/23351958/sony-playstation-state-of-play-biggest-announcements-news-god-of-war-ragnarok-tekken-8 A look at the biggest announcement from Nintendo's Direct https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/13/23350975/nintendo-direct-switch-fire-emblem-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom A look at Google Play preventing review bombing https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79614/google-play-implements-review-bombing-prevention/ ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at a deep dive into liquidity pools by @naavik_co featuring @crypto_unicorns CEO @abearschmitt and @NicoVereecke https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFT6jraYoW4&ab_channel=Naavik A look at NFT marketplace Rarible partnering with Immutable https://www.theblock.co/post/169458/nft-marketplace-rarible-partners-with-immutable-to-sell-gaming-nfts 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at Mobile app Unit Economics & how to calculate it properly https://www.pocketgamer.biz/comment-and-opinion/79615/what-is-a-mobile-app-unit-economics-and-how-to-calculate-it-properly/ A look at a new monetization method outside of the app store https://venturebeat.com/games/new-mobile-game-monetization-proves-theres-life-outside-the-app-stores/ A look at how to break into alternative app stores https://www.gamesindustry.biz/how-to-break-into-the-alternative-app-stores 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 A look at God of War Ragnarok Story Trailer https://www.gameinformer.com/state-of-play/2022/09/13/atreus-appears-to-usher-in-fimbulwinter-in-god-of-war-ragnarok-story A look at Tekken 8 official release + cinematic trailer https://www.gameinformer.com/state-of-play/2022/09/13/tekken-8-officially-revealed-in-new-cinematic-trailer

Look at Games #51 | Monday September 12th 2022 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at Square Enix becoming a validator on Oasys https://venturebeat.com/games/square-enix-becomes-a-validator-for-blockchain-gaming-firm-oasys/ 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Mercedes-Benz extending esports commitment with Riot Games https://venturebeat.com/games/mercedes-benz-extends-esports-commitment-with-riot-games/ A look at Zynga finalizing purchase of Storemaven https://www.gamesindustry.biz/zynga-finalizes-purchase-of-storemaven A look at 74% of consumers use mobile ads to discover new apps https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79603/74-of-consumers-use-mobile-ads-to-discover-new-apps/ 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at The Riftbreaker's bruteforcing DLC to success https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/case-study-muscling-the-riftbreakers A look at Android puling ahead https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/android-is-pulling-ahead A look at Black Desert surpassing 50M registered players https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/79602/black-desert-surpasses-50-million-registered-players/ A look at making money in mobile games. State of IAP https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/data-and-research/79486/survey-making-money-in-mobile-games/ A look at App Store Optimization's role in User Acquisition https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/comment-and-opinion/79588/app-store-optimisations-increasing-role-in-user-acquisition/ A look at how iteration transformed Survivor.io into the game it is today https://www.pocketgamer.biz/feature/79592/how-innovation-and-iteration-has-transformed-survivorio/ 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Fortnite Creative + Unreal Engine 5 https://naavik.co/digest/fortnite-creative-meet-unreal-engine-five A look at Sony announcing its State of Play on 9/13 https://venturebeat.com/games/sony-announces-state-of-play-for-september-13/ A look at Unity + IronSource announcing the vote-in date https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/79607/unity-announce-date-for-stockholders-vote-on-ironsource-merger/ A look at Assasin's Creed future. It's turning into a service more than a game https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/assassin-s-creed-infinity-looks-to-be-service-platform-not-a-game A look at Nintendo announcing its Direct showcase for 9/13 https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/12/23348876/nintendo-direct-showcase-date-time-games-breath-of-the-wild A look at Netflix striking a deal with Ubisoft for 3 exclusives https://www.gamedeveloper.com/mobile/netflix-strikes-deal-with-ubisoft-for-three-exclusive-games A look at ReedPop launching a new audience targeting platform https://www.gamesindustry.biz/reedpop-launches-new-engage-data-platform A look at Roblox Developer Conference 2022 https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79595/rdc-2022-new-look-roblox-showcased-teases-plans-for-metaverse-future/ ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at Cofounder of Rockstar Games advising Revolving Games https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/rockstar-games-dan-houser-joins-blockchain-developer-s-advisory-board A look at NFT & Gaming firms increasing 66% in funding in August https://www.theblock.co/post/169362/nft-and-gaming-firms-saw-a-66-jump-in-venture-funding-in-august A look at Square Enix becoming a validator on Oasys https://venturebeat.com/games/square-enix-becomes-a-validator-for-blockchain-gaming-firm-oasys/ A look at the Head of Gamestop's Blockchain division leaving the company https://www.theblock.co/post/169292/gamestops-head-of-blockchain-departs-company A look at Polygon collabing with Starbucks https://www.theblock.co/post/169195/polygon-chosen-for-starbucks-web3-odyssey A look at Sky Mavis $2.4M esports grant https://venturebeat.com/games/sky-mavis-announces-2-4m-esports-grant-for-axie-infinity/

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Look at Games #50 | Friday September 9th 2022 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at the challenges in the technology gap to build web3 mobile games https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/comment-and-opinion/79562/building-blockchain-games/ 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at how Runescape is workign with the community to build better MMO experience https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/how-runescape-dev-jagex-is-working-with-players-to-help-the-mmo-adapt-and-thrive A look at learnings from Downsized Social media Games by @naavik_co https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rvklM50zhQ&ab_channel=Naavik A look at Audio Ads by Gadsme https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79580/gadsme-branching-into-audio-ads/ 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Roblox's anti-cloning measures https://www.gamedeveloper.com/programming/-i-roblox-i-takes-aim-at-game-cloning-in-new-developer-update A look at Roblox rolling out higher fidelity graphics and other parameters https://venturebeat.com/games/roblox-is-rolling-out-voice-chat-high-fidelity-avatars-and-age-recommendations/ A look at Social platforms giving up on gaming https://www.gamesindustry.biz/social-platform-gaming-ambitions-disappear-in-a-snap-this-week-in-business ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at Indonesia leaning towards blockchain gaming by @Dean from GamesBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/the-deanbeat-indonesias-growing-game-economy-leans-toward-blockchain/ A look at Atari launching an experience in The Sandbox https://venturebeat.com/games/atari-launches-its-sunnyvale-experience-in-the-sandbox-metaverse/ A look at Sky Mavis teaming up with Google Cloud to secure blockchain network https://venturebeat.com/games/sky-mavis-teams-with-google-cloud-to-secure-blockchain-network/ A look at the challenges in the technology gap to build web3 mobile games https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/comment-and-opinion/79562/building-blockchain-games/ A look at DBS Bank coming to the metaverse https://twitter.com/dbsbank/status/1568085536677445633?s=20&t=O7lS17aNe9Q17wwJXYtSdQ 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at a conversation re: mobile winners with Joakim Achren (founder of Elite Game Developers and investing at Play Ventures https://www.pocketgamer.biz/profile/79584/the-future-winners-on-mobile-will-be-the-ones-who-double-down-on-live-ops-and-the-content-treadmill/ 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at Revolving Games raised $13.2M https://www.theblock.co/post/168754/web3-game-developer-revolving-games-closes-25-million-seed-funding-round A look at Animoca brand raises $110M https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/79585/animoca-brand-raises-110-million-in-funding/ A look at Limit Break raising $200M https://www.theblock.co/post/166268/mobile-gaming-firm-limit-break-raises-200-million-across-two-rounds 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 A look at Niantic unveiling Marvel World Heroes location game https://venturebeat.com/games/niantic-unveils-marvel-world-of-heroes-location-game-for-2023/ A look at Marvel & Disney showcasing their releases https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-disney-and-marvel-games-showcase-was-a-teaser-of-future-releases

Look at Games #49 | Thursday September 8th 2022 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at Coinbase supporting Ethusiast Gaming (creator of EV.io) https://www.theblock.co/post/168726/enthusiast-gaming-taps-coinbase-to-help-build-its-web3-game-offerings?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Scopely acquiring Stumble Guys https://mobilegamer.biz/scopely-has-acquired-stumble-guys-from-kitka-games/ A look at GameStop's earnings. Net Sales $1.14B https://www.gamesindustry.biz/gamestop-continues-to-post-losses 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at what Players really want from new games https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/what-do-players-really-want-from ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at Sky Mavis' new features & products https://venturebeat.com/games/sky-mavis-launches-new-features-and-products-for-axie-infinity-fans/ A look at Dropp Group acquiring Phyly for $25M to build digital twins of large metros https://venturebeat.com/games/dropp-acquires-metaverse-platform-phly-for-25m/ A look at KPMG report of 78% of US Adults will socialize using the metaverse https://venturebeat.com/metaverse/kpmg-78-of-u-s-adults-are-ready-to-move-into-the-metaverse/ A look at Coinbase supporting Ethusiast Gaming (creator of EV.io) https://www.theblock.co/post/168726/enthusiast-gaming-taps-coinbase-to-help-build-its-web3-game-offerings?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social

Look at Games #48 | Wednesday September 7th 2022 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at PlayStation not pleased with Xbox's CoD offer to extend for 3 years https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-xboxs-call-of-duty-offer-was-inadequate-on-many-levels 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Konvoy Venture's Managing Partner @joshchapmn interview on the gaming industry https://twitter.com/konvoyventures/status/1567603787078008837 A look at Sony acquiring Savage Game Studios by @naavik_co https://naavik.co/digest/sony-acquires-savage-game-studios A look at CD Projekt Red's earnings. $81M https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-i-cyberpunk-2077-i-s-console-sales-gave-cd-projekt-red-a-satisfactory-h1-2022 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at Space Ap hitting $73M rev and 38M installs https://mobilegamer.biz/space-ape-readies-more-major-launches-as-beatstar-hits-73m-revenue-38m-installs/ A look at Destiny 2's PvP mode (Eruption) https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/7/23340667/destiny-2-eruption-iron-banner-mode-explained-review 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at PlayStation not pleased with Xbox's CoD offer to extend for 3 years https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-xboxs-call-of-duty-offer-was-inadequate-on-many-levels A look at how Apple can build $30BN ad business https://mobiledevmemo.com/how-can-apple-build-a-30bn-advertising-business/ A look at Twitch's new policy to enable better brand strategies https://www.gamesindustry.biz/new-twitch-policy-enables-wider-strategies-for-building-your-brand-opinion A look at Nvidia including Spider-Man as a pack-in with their GPUs https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/7/23341996/nvidia-30-series-gpu-spider-man-remastered-marvel-pc ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at NBA, NBPA, & Sorare official license https://venturebeat.com/games/nba-nbap-and-sorare-announce-officially-licensed-fantasy-game/ A look at Nor's whitepaper. @welcome_to_nor @ https://twitter.com/Welcome_to_Nor/status/1567589313671761920 A look at Decentral Games by @theblockres by the homie @_calmdonut https://www.theblockresearch.com/decentral-games-a-profitable-metaverse-based-casino-167918 A look at Azra Games unveling NFT https://venturebeat.com/games/azra-games-unveils-nfts-for-legions-legends-sci-fi-game/ A look at GameStop bringing FTX gift cards to video games stores https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/7/23341693/gamestop-ftx-partnership-gift-card-crypto 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at Gameplay Galaxy raising $12.8M https://venturebeat.com/games/gameplay-galaxy-raises-12-8m-for-web3-competitive-gaming-platform/ A look at LF.Group raising $1M https://venturebeat.com/games/lf-group-raises-1m-to-help-gamers-find-multiplayer-friends/ A look at Netspeak Games raising $12M https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/netspeak-games-raises-12-million-to-launch-debut-game-i-sunshine-days-i-

Look at Games #47 | Tuesday September 6th 2022 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at the value of alternate mobile app stores https://www.gamedeveloper.com/mobile/taking-a-look-at-the-value-of-alternate-mobile-app-stores 🌊 Market ☎️ A look at Video Games Topline: Year-to-date July 2022 https://www.npd.com/news/infographics/2022/video-games-topline-year-to-date-july-2022/ A look at Analyst Bulletin: Mobile Game Market Review August 2022 https://www.gamerefinery.com/mobile-game-market-review-august-2022/ A look at GameStop chairman's co-defendant in insider trading suit found dead https://www.gamesindustry.biz/gamestop-chairmans-co-defendant-in-insider-trading-suit-found-dead A look at Tencent increases investment in Ubisoft https://www.gamesindustry.biz/tencent-increases-investment-in-ubisoft Hi 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Appsumer: Apple’s privacy measures boosted its own Apple Search Ads https://venturebeat.com/games/appsumer-apples-privacy-measures-boosted-its-own-apple-search-ads/ A look at Arcane is awarded Emmy for Oustanding Animated Program https://www.gamesindustry.biz/arcane-is-awarded-emmy-for-oustanding-animated-program A look at the value of alternate mobile app stores https://www.gamedeveloper.com/mobile/taking-a-look-at-the-value-of-alternate-mobile-app-stores A look at Sony Interactive Entertainment donates $3 million to USC's game program https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/sony-interactive-entertainment-donates-3-million-to-usc-s-games-program A look at Gaming's biggest players have moved past competing with one another https://www.axios.com/2022/09/07/gaming-competition-video-games ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at The Current State of Play-to-Earn - The Metacast by Naavik https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkFeS3uFnYc A look at Geenee AR launches NFT All Stars, a multi-metaverse AR game https://venturebeat.com/games/geenee-ar-launches-nft-all-stars-a-multi-metaverse-ar-game/ 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at How to get a job as a product manager https://www.gamesindustry.biz/how-to-get-a-job-as-a-product-manager A look at Who are the top YouTube influencers for indie game discovery? https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/who-are-the-top-youtube-influencers

Look at Games #46 | Monday September 5th 2022 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at Snapchat stop investing in games https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/snapchat-owner-to-lay-off-20-percent-of-workforce-will-no-longer-invest-in-games 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Snapchat stop investing in games https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/snapchat-owner-to-lay-off-20-percent-of-workforce-will-no-longer-invest-in-games A look at LG launching art NFTs for the smart TVs https://venturebeat.com/games/lg-launches-art-nfts-for-its-smart-tvs/ A look at Amazon's Future in Gaming by @konvoy_ventures https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/amazons-future-in-gaming ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at how the merge will affect NFTs https://www.theblockresearch.com/how-the-merge-will-affect-nfts-167497 A look at why Limit Break Raised $200M https://naavik.co/digest/why-limit-break-raised-two-hundred-million

Look at Games #45 | Friday September 2nd 2022 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at ChromeOS gaming overlay, putting touch on your PC https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/2/23333400/google-chromeos-touch-android-games-keyboard-controls 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Garena's $1B quarter loss https://www.gamesindustry.biz/after-1bn-quarter-loss-garena-parent-company-halts-projects-and-lays-off-some-staff 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at Nintendo removing gacha from Mario Kart Tour https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/nintendo-is-removing-i-mario-kart-tour-i-s-gacha-mechanic A look at what could be Steam's next biggest game https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/plus-what-next-quarters-hype-says 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Microsoft keeping CoD on PlayStation for more years to come https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/2/23334619/microsoft-sony-call-of-duty-playstation-letter-commitment-activision-blizzard A look at Meta acquiring a haptic VR startup Lofelt https://www.gamesindustry.biz/meta-acquires-haptic-vr-start-up-lofelt A look at if Netflix could command premium advertising? By @eric_seufert https://mobiledevmemo.com/can-netflix-command-premium-advertising-pricing/ A look at ChromeOS gaming overlay, putting touch on your PC https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/2/23333400/google-chromeos-touch-android-games-keyboard-controls

Look at Games #44 | Thursday September 1st 2022 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at League of Legends: Wild Rift pulling in $750M in global spending https://www.gamesindustry.biz/league-of-legends-wild-rift-pulls-in-750m-global-player-spending 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at the ticking time bomb of F2P games https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/1/23330632/free-to-play-gacha-games-closures-dragalia-lost-kingdom-hearts A look at Survivor.io passing $15M IAP Rev and 12M Downloads https://mobilegamer.biz/tiktok-drives-habbys-survivor-io-past-15m-iap-revenue-12m-downloads/ 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at PlayStation VR2 being easier to port to other consoles https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/playstation-vr2-will-be-easier-to-develop-ports-for-says-sony 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 A look at League of Legends: Wild Rift pulling in $750M in global spending https://www.gamesindustry.biz/league-of-legends-wild-rift-pulls-in-750m-global-player-spending

Look at Games #43 | Wednesday August 31st 2022 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at why IP matters by @naavik_co https://naavik.co/digest/why-multiversus-ip-matters 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Tencent & Sony buying 30% of Elden Ring (From Software) https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/08/31/tencent-sony-collectively-acquire-30-percent-of-elden-ring-developer-from-software 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at why IP matters by @naavik_co https://naavik.co/digest/why-multiversus-ip-matters 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Xsolla talking about Apple & Google https://mobilegamer.biz/xsolla-apple-and-google-are-the-grandpas-that-overstayed-their-welcome-at-christmas/ A look at Advertising Automation offered at Google & Meta by @eric_seufert https://mobiledevmemo.com/google-pmax-meta-advantage-and-the-logic-of-total-advertising-automation/ ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at Guildfi H1 2022 Report https://twitter.com/guildfiglobal/status/1564587531932299264?s=21&t=qyWRZRQmyYDMEChJVb7WJQ 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at Sprocket Games raising $5M. https://venturebeat.com/games/sprocket-games-raises-5m-for-its-debut-title-a-social-adventure-game/ A look at Koop raising $5M https://venturebeat.com/games/koop-raises-5m-to-enable-communities-and-creators-to-raise-funds-with-nfts/

Look at Games #42 | Tuesday August 30th 2022 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at an interview with Jensen Huang (Cofounder of Nvidia) on the vision for the metaverse https://venturebeat.com/games/jensen-huang-interview-how-the-metaverse-vision-will-outlast-any-economic-downturn/ 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at gamers feeling strongly about climate https://venturebeat.com/games/gamers-feel-strongly-about-climate-change-according-to-unity-report/ A look at the investment gaming deals activity of H1 2022 by @naavik_co and @hirocapital https://venturebeat.com/games/investgame-releases-report-for-the-first-half-of-2022/ 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Logitech's cloud gaming handheld device https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/30/23328440/logitech-g-gaming-handheld-google-play-cloud-gaming ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at an interview with Jensen Huang (Cofounder of Nvidia) on the vision for the metaverse https://venturebeat.com/games/jensen-huang-interview-how-the-metaverse-vision-will-outlast-any-economic-downturn/ A look at the Meteoric Rise of DigiDaigaku https://www.theblockresearch.com/the-meteoric-rise-of-digidaigaku-166499 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at how to get your game wishlist'd on Steam https://www.gamesindustry.biz/earning-wishlists-on-steam-a-case-study 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at Xterio raising $40M for high-end mobile web3 games https://venturebeat.com/games/xterio-raises-40m-for-high-end-mobile-web3-games/ 👾 Game & Stat Releases 🎮 A look at God of War Ragnarrok cover reveal https://www.gameinformer.com/cover-reveal/2022/08/30/cover-reveal-god-of-war-ragnarok

Look at Games #41 | Monday August 29th 2022 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at the "middle class" influencers https://venturebeat.com/games/forget-the-top-1-its-all-about-the-middle-class-of-influencers/ 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at the "middle class" influencers https://venturebeat.com/games/forget-the-top-1-its-all-about-the-middle-class-of-influencers/ A look at Digital Identities by @konvoy_ventures https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/digital-identity-update-one-to-rule-them-all A look at how Rollic hit 2B downloads https://venturebeat.com/games/how-rollic-hit-2b-downloads-for-its-hypercasual-games/ A look at how survivor.io mastered TikTok UA by @naavik_co https://naavik.co/digest/how-habby-mastered-tiktok-ua-for-survivor 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Sony's PlayStation Studios moving hard into mobile https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/29/23326666/sony-playstation-studios-mobile-team-games-phone-savage A look at Netflix working on gamertags https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/27/23324515/netflix-gamertags-game-handles-mobile-gaming-community ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at an overview of NFT Pricing https://www.theblockresearch.com/an-overview-of-nft-pricing-166049 A look at ex-Machine Zone's Limit Break https://venturebeat.com/games/gabe-leydons-limit-break-has-200m-to-make-a-new-kind-of-blockchain-game/

Look at Games #40 | Friday August 26th 2022 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at Beijing announcing a two year Metaverse innovation and development plan https://twitter.com/ballmatthew/status/1562899937225949185 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Tomb Raider, Deus Ex going to Embracer https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/tomb-raider-deus-ex-and-more-are-now-officially-embracer-franchises A look at Gamescom by Dean from GamesBeat https://venturebeat.com/games/the-deanbeat-gamescom-can-restore-your-faith-in-gaming-as-economy-slows/ A look at Beijing announcing a two year Metaverse innovation and development plan https://twitter.com/ballmatthew/status/1562899937225949185 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at the hottest game on mobile https://www.axios.com/2022/08/26/survivorio-habby-tiktok-ios-android 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Meta's new VR headset https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/meta-s-next-vr-headset-confirmed-for-october-release ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at Build a Rocket Boy's answering the taboo blockchain question https://www.gamesindustry.biz/build-a-rocket-boy-mishandles-blockchain-questions-this-week-in-business A look at the State of Crypto Gaming Market by the homie @_calmdonut https://twitter.com/_calmdonut/status/1563141724427341826

Look at Games #39 | Thursday August 25th 2022 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at iHeartRadio trying out Fortnite concert arena https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/25/23321395/fortnite-charlie-puth-metaverse-concert-iheartland 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at a deep dive into the ART in gaming https://www.gamedeveloper.com/art/deep-dive-optimizing-glow-season-in-i-was-a-teenage-exocolonist A look at Bandai Namco saying acquisitions is making it hard to work with devs https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/bandai-namco-talks-how-to-secure-ip-in-the-age-of-acquisitions A look at Stumble guys crushing $40M rev and 225M downloads https://mobilegamer.biz/surprise-smash-stumble-guys-hits-40m-revenue-and-225m-downloads/ A look at Zynga's history and now https://www.gamesindustry.biz/everybody-hates-zynga-10-years-ago-this-month 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Valve's long-term vision https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/25/23322516/valve-steam-deck-long-term-vision-digital-book-ebook-booklet A look at Warner Bros. gaming division https://www.axios.com/2022/08/25/warner-bros-games-discovery-david-haddad A look at the BioShock movie by Netflix https://www.gameinformer.com/gamer-culture/2022/08/25/netflix-has-found-a-director-and-writer-for-its-bioshock-movie A look at Horizon Zero Dawn's TV show by Netflix (again!) https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/25/23321655/horizon-zero-dawn-netflix-tv-show-series-steve-blackman A look at Xbox's cloud gaming trojan horse through your TV https://www.gamesindustry.biz/xbox-tv-key-to-taking-cloud-gaming-mainstream A look at iHeartRadio trying out Fortnite concert arena https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/25/23321395/fortnite-charlie-puth-metaverse-concert-iheartland ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at the State of Crypto Gaming https://www.theblockresearch.com/the-state-of-crypto-gaming-165652 A look at CoinMarketCap's GameFi report https://twitter.com/Cov_duk/status/1561962575855702018 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at how real-time engagement drives retention https://www.gamedeveloper.com/webinars/learn-how-real-time-engagement-drives-retention-in-gaming-virtual-spaces 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at Nreal raising $15M https://venturebeat.com/games/ar-glasses-maker-nreal-raises-15m-in-funding-from-iicombined/