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Look at Gaming #97 | Tuesday November 15th 2022 ‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀 powered by AppMagic.rocks 😎 We all know South Korea is one of the most gaming-forward nation in the world — and they're living up to that reputation as we recently saw NCSoft partnering with Sui and today Npixel is collaborating with Aptos. So I wanted to dig into the Korean publisher market to see whats going on. The top 5 publishers are NCSoft, 37Games, Netmarble, Kakao Games Corp., and Com2uS. In total for 2022, they generated $3.06B with 122M downloads. Comparing these figures to yesterday's Finnish publishers, we see that SK publishers know how to crank up that monetization or more likely SK gamers are wiling to simply spend more. My Dashboard: https://appmagic.rocks/dashboards/63744e545122a??promoCode=6373c4af4d57f (First Come, First Served. The dashboard is available for the first few users. Make sure you turn NOTIF on if you missed this one). 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at the 2022 Revenues. Global rev $184B = $92B Mobile + $52B Console + $40B PC https://www.axios.com/2022/11/15/global-video-game-market-decline-2022 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at the 2022 Revenues. Global rev $184B = $92B Mobile + $52B Console + $40B PC https://www.axios.com/2022/11/15/global-video-game-market-decline-2022 A look at the Global Cloud Gaming 2022 report by @newzoohq https://newzoo.com/insights/trend-reports/newzoo-global-cloud-gaming-report-2022-free-version A look at Thunderful Q3 rev down 5% and profits down 76% https://www.gamesindustry.biz/thunderful-q3-revenues-down-5-profits-down-76 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Mobalytics + Overwolf joining forces https://venturebeat.com/games/mobalytics-and-overwolf-join-forces-to-expand-competitive-features/ A look at Epic Games launching Unreal Engine 5.1 https://venturebeat.com/games/epic-games-launches-unreal-engine-5-1/ A look at Challengermode + PUBG partnering to fund amateur esports tournaments https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80182/challengermode-and-pubg-partner-to-fund-amateur-esports-tournaments/ A look at Red Wing Shoes creating a Builders Program for builders to build virtual homes in Roblox, then building them IRL https://venturebeat.com/games/red-wing-shoes-tries-to-get-more-kids-to-design-virtual-homes-in-roblox-that-can-eventually-become-real-homes/ ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at gaming tokens in the Solana ecosystem https://twitter.com/crypto/status/1592388785647816705 A look at Sony filing patent for NFT & blockchain tech https://www.gamedeveloper.com/console/sony-files-patent-for-nfts-and-blockchain-technology A look at Aptops partnering with Npixel (South Korean game studio) https://venturebeat.com/games/aptos-partners-with-south-koreas-npixel-on-web3-gaming/ A look at how to choose a blockchain with @naavikco https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laHgZnfH7kg&ab_channel=Naavik A look at Polycade teaming up with Atari to launch web3 games + art https://venturebeat.com/games/polycade-teams-up-with-atari-to-launch-web3-games-and-art-collaboration/ 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at the importance of player feedback from Candy Crush GM https://www.pocketgamer.biz/interview/80186/todd-green-gm-of-candy-crush-at-king-on-the-importance-of-player-feedback-to-candy-crushs-decade-long-success/ 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at Noodle Cat raising $4.1M https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ex-epic-devs-raise-41m-for-new-studio-noodle-cat A look at PlayEmber raising $2.3M https://www.theblock.co/post/187055/shima-capital-backs-playembers-2-3-million-raise A look at Yahaha raising $40M https://mobilegamer.biz/new-metacore-games-incoming-as-merge-mansion-hits-135m-revenue-30m-installs/ 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 A look at Merge Mansion hitting $135M rev with 30M installs

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Look at Gaming #96 | Monday November 14th 2022 ‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀 powered by AppMagic.rocks 😎 Did you know Finland's top income earners are in the gaming industry? Some of the top publishers are Supercell, Rovio, Metacore Games Oy, Seriously Digital Entertainment, and Kitka Games. In 2022 YTD, the total revenue from these 5 publishers is $1.35B with 500M downloads. My Dashboard: https://appmagic.rocks/dashboards/636ef775674f6?promoCode=636e7c52a0c41 (First Come, First Served. The dashboard is available for the first few users. Make sure you turn NOTIF on if you missed this one). 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at VR hitting its second wind with $3.2B rev and 46M headsets by 2024 https://newzoo.com/insights/trend-reports/vr-games-market-report 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at VR hitting its second wind with $3.2B rev and 46M headsets by 2024 https://newzoo.com/insights/trend-reports/vr-games-market-report A look at Finland's highest earners, who are surprisingly concentrated in the gaming industry https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80172/finlands-highest-earners-are-in-the-gaming-industry-with-supercell-founder-ilkka-paananen-leading-the-charge/ 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Apple's Pro-Privacy Bet https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/apples-pro-privacy-bet A look at a positive outlook for Roblox https://naavik.co/digest/a-positive-outlook-for-roblox ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at Nike debuting web3 wearables https://www.theblock.co/post/186733/nike-to-debut-its-own-platform-for-web3-wearables A look at Japan's Line messaging service launching web3 game platform Game Dosi https://venturebeat.com/games/japans-line-messaging-service-launches-web3-game-platform-game-dosi/ A look at Web3 gaming need to away from speculation https://venturebeat.com/games/web3-gaming-needs-to-get-away-from-speculation/ 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at Steam sales estimates: why popularity matters https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/steam-sales-estimates-why-game-popularity A look at marketing your game without a publisher https://www.gamedeveloper.com/marketing/learn-how-to-market-your-game-without-a-publisher-in-this-free-webinar A look at why 7 days may be too late to retarget mobile gamers https://www.pocketgamer.biz/comment-and-opinion/80155/why-day-7-may-be-too-late-to-retarget-mobile-gamers/ A look at Stillfront's Strategy, Synergies & Future with @naavik_co https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-1GSjyv9fA&ab_channel=Naavik 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at Big Pixel Studios raising $4.6M https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80179/landmark-games-raise-46m-investment-for-co-op-mobile-game/ A look at Astrid Entertainment raising "high seven-figure pre-seed https://www.gamesindustry.biz/former-amazon-and-fox-exec-announces-new-developer-astrid-entertainment 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 A look at Candy Crush Saga's 10th anniversary with 3B downloads https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80180/candy-crush-at-10-years-old-new-features-and-over-three-billion-downloads/

Look at Gaming #95 | Friday November 11th 2022 ‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀 powered by AppMagic.rocks 😎 Did you know that the battle royale genre actually started as a PUBG mod? KRAFTON, publisher of PUBG Mobile is rocking strong with lifetime rev of $407M and 109M downloads. Japan has the highest revenue of $260M but India has the highest downloads of 64M. My Dashboard: https://appmagic.rocks/dashboards/636ef775674f6??promoCode=636e7c52a0c41 (First Come, First Served. The dashboard is available for the first few users. Make sure you turn NOTIF on if you missed this one). 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at a way to make it easier to find game jobs, especially with the recent turmoil / layoffs https://venturebeat.com/games/making-it-easier-to-find-game-jobs-in-the-economic-downturn/ 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at how mobile games headwinds affected Take-Two and EA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iprW0zL3iIg A look at Krafton profiting $171.5M in Q3. revenue of $328.5M https://www.gamesindustry.biz/krafton-profits-up-to-1715-million-despite-lowest-quarter-since-2020 A look at whether or not mobile games can weather the storm by Data.Ai https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/special-report/80170/can-mobile-games-weather-the-economic-downturn/ A look at a way to make it easier to find game jobs https://venturebeat.com/games/making-it-easier-to-find-game-jobs-in-the-economic-downturn/ 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at what Player Powered means https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/what-does-player-powered-mean-knowing-what-success-looks-like-and-the-importance-of-having-a-mission ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at removing the stigma from NFTs https://venturebeat.com/games/removing-the-stigma-from-nfts/ A look at Star Atlash runway being sliced in half because of FTX https://www.theblock.co/post/186241/star-atlas-cash-runway-sliced-in-half-by-ftx-catastrophe A look at Animoca Brands saying it has limited exposure to FTX https://www.theblock.co/post/186085/animoca-brands-reveals-limited-ftx-exposure-after-sbfs-empire-collapses

Look at Gaming #94 | Thursday November 10th 2022 ‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀 powered by AppMagic.rocks 😎 Did you know Riot Games mobile titles LoL: Wild Rift, TFT, and LoR pulls in lifetime rev of $168M with 109M downloads. Riot's been improving its monetization (rev per download) by a lotttt over the past 2 years from $0.07 in 2020 to $1.50 in 2022. 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at Riot Games to self-publish LoL and TFT in Southeast Asia https://www.gamedeveloper.com/pc/riot-games-to-self-publish-i-league-of-legends-i-and-i-teamfight-tactics-i-in-southeast-asia 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Griffin Gaming Partners putting 30% of investments into women-run game startups https://venturebeat.com/games/griffin-gaming-partners-has-put-30-of-its-investments-into-women-run-game-startups/ A look at Unity's latest financials . Q3 2022 revenue $322.9M https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80153/unitys-latest-financials-reveal-3229-million-in-q3-2022-revenue-and-predict-q4-earnings/ A look at Bandai Namco H1 sales above expectations. Revenue $3.2B (up 21% YoY) https://www.gamesindustry.biz/bandai-namco-h1-sales-rise-above-expectations A look at AppLovin Q3 2022 rev hit $713M https://mobilegamer.biz/applovin-revenue-hit-by-project-makeover-matchington-mansion-declines/ 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Riot Games to self-publish LoL and TFT in Southeast Asia https://www.gamedeveloper.com/pc/riot-games-to-self-publish-i-league-of-legends-i-and-i-teamfight-tactics-i-in-southeast-asia A look at TikTok being impacted by ATT by @eric_seufert https://mobiledevmemo.com/of-course-tiktok-is-impacted-by-att/ ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at Andrew Chen (GP of a16z Games) takes on why building the metaverse is hard @andrewchen https://twitter.com/andrewchen/status/1590874178156392457 A look at the damage to web3 gaming from FTX's collapse https://superjoost.substack.com/p/house-of-crypto?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email A look at Polygon working w/ Disney Accelerator @fwiz https://twitter.com/Fwiz/status/1590864364470693889 A look at DigiDaigaku collab with My Pet Hooligan. @gabrielleydon @mypethooligan @digidaigaku https://twitter.com/gabrielleydon/status/1590836064775974912 A look at FIFA's future games being "future-focused" blockchain games https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/fifa-s-first-post-ea-games-will-be-future-focused-blockchaingames A look at Sorare partnering with 18 national teams https://venturebeat.com/games/sorare-partners-with-18-national-soccer-teams-launches-game/

Look at Gaming #93 | Wednesday November 9th 2022 ‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀 powered by AppMagic.rocks 😎 Did you know that Roblox mobile app is available in 60 countries and the US is only 22% of the downloads (174M) but the US accounts for 59% of the revenues ($2B). The revenue per download in the US is $11 vs. $4 globally. 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at Roblox revenue up 2% but quarterly losses hit $300M https://www.gamesindustry.biz/roblox-revenue-up-2-as-quarterly-losses-hit-300-million 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Chinese regulations on the gaming market in China https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/how-chinese-games-regulations-are-disrupting-the-games-market-inside-china-and-out A look at FTX's downfall and its effect on esports & gaming https://venturebeat.com/games/ftx-binance-acquisition-gaming-esports-sponsorship-implications/ A look at Nexon revenue jumping 28% YoY https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nexon-revenues-jump-28-year-over-year A look at Roblox revenue up 2% but quarterly losses hit $300M https://www.gamesindustry.biz/roblox-revenue-up-2-as-quarterly-losses-hit-300-million A look at Take-Two underperforming in Mobile https://naavik.co/digest/zynga-props-up-take-two-earnings 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Sony developing Horizon MMO with NCSoft https://www.gamedeveloper.com/console/sony-reportedly-creating-i-horizon-i-mmo-with-ncsoft 💰 Fundraising 🧧 Anything World raising $7.5M https://venturebeat.com/games/anything-world-raises-7-5m-to-assist-content-creators-with-ai/

Look at Gaming #92 | Tuesday November 8th 2022 ‼️ SPECIAL INSIGHTS 👀 powered by AppMagic.rocks 😎 Did you know that Nintendo's mobile publishing business has $1.4B in lifetime rev with 676M downloads. Surprisingly, this is a low number (not counting Pokemon GO!). That's why Nintendo is partnering up with DeNA, a large mobile publisher with $$2.4B in lifetime rev but only 127M downloads. Clearly, DeNA monetizes their users nearly 9x better than Nintendo does. My Dashboard (Warning Paywall'd but I gave the TLDR above but if you have AppMagic, check out my view!): https://appmagic.rocks/dashboards/636b19dd7773c 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at Nintendo strengthening its mobile business https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80131/nintendo-and-dena-partner-on-nintendo-systems-to-increase-digital-footprint/ 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Q3 2022 Live Streaming report https://streamhatchet.com/2022/11/08/blog-video-game-live-streaming-trends-q3-2022-report/ A look at China's game regulation posting major threat to mobile game business https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/80130/chinas-game-regulations-pose-a-major-potential-threat-to-mobile-game-business-in-the-country/ A look at Q3 2022 US Consumer Spending on Video Games down 5% to $12.3B https://www.npd.com/news/press-releases/2022/the-npd-group-third-quarter-2022-us-consumer-spending-on-video-game-products-decreased-5-to-12-34-billion/ A look at Nintendo H1 sales hitting $4.4B https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nintendo-h1-sales-rise-to-44bn-despite-hardware-decline 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Square Enix, Sega, & Konami pivot https://www.axios.com/2022/11/08/square-enix-sega-konami-gaming-pivot A look at Nintendo strengthening its mobile business https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80131/nintendo-and-dena-partner-on-nintendo-systems-to-increase-digital-footprint/ A look at Chainsmokers' Festival Tycoon on Roblox! https://venturebeat.com/games/the-chainsmokers-festival-tycoon-on-roblox-is-number-one/ ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at NCSoft investing $15M into Mysten labs partnership https://www.gamedeveloper.com/pc/ncsoft-forms-partnership-with-web3-developer-mysten A look at Web3 Gaming investments with Magic Eden on @naavik_co https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnU3v3OBYdE 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at the hidden costs of indie game development https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-hidden-costs-of-indie-game-development 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at Everybuddy Games raising $15M https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80134/everybuddy-games-raises-15-million-in-series-a-funding-round-and-is-on-a-mission-to-build-mobile-games/ A look at Eterlast raising $4.5M https://www.theblock.co/post/184137/web3-gaming-company-eterlast-emerges-from-stealth-with-4-5-million-raise 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 A look at John Wick becoming a AAA video game https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/8/23447167/john-wick-video-game-development-lionsgate-earnings

Look at Gaming #91 | Monday November 7th 2022 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at betting websites using Valve's Counter-Strike skins https://www.gamedeveloper.com/pc/report-valve-s-steam-marketplace-in-deep-relationship-with-third-party-gambling-sites 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Take-Two losses deeper than forecast https://www.gamesindustry.biz/take-two-losses-deeper-than-forecast A look at Activision Blizzard rev fall to $1.83B https://venturebeat.com/games/activision-blizzard-bookings-fall-3-to-1-83b-in-q3/ 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at Halo Infinite sumbling its launch https://www.gamedeveloper.com/console/-i-halo-infinite-i-tripped-and-stumbled-at-launch-said-xbox-games-studios-boss A look at betting websites using Valve's Counter-Strike skins https://www.gamedeveloper.com/pc/report-valve-s-steam-marketplace-in-deep-relationship-with-third-party-gambling-sites A look at Healthcare x Gaming by @konvoyventures https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/healthcare-x-gaming A look at AI and the future of gaming https://venturebeat.com/games/ai-and-the-future-of-gaming/ 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at League of Legends Worlds 2022 peak at 5.15M viewers https://venturebeat.com/games/league-of-legends-worlds-2022-sets-peak-viewership-record/ A look at Activision and Take-Two are making more cash from mobile than PC & Console https://mobilegamer.biz/activision-and-take-two-are-making-more-cash-from-mobile-than-pc-and-console-combined/ A look at Gears of War getting adapted to Netflix https://venturebeat.com/games/gears-of-war-joins-list-of-games-getting-a-netflix-adaptation/ ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at blockchain needing a killer game to hit mainstream https://venturebeat.com/games/blockchain-needs-a-killer-aoo-to-hit-the-mainstream/ A look at NFT Marketplace Fees https://www.theblockresearch.com/a-comprehensive-overview-of-nft-marketplace-fees-183199 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at how to get your game's hook! https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/how-to-get-to-your-games-hook-quick 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at Blockstars raising $5M https://venturebeat.com/games/drivetime-pivots-to-blockstars-with-web3-rock-band-game/ A look at Xternity raising $4.5M https://www.theblock.co/post/183788/web3-gaming-infrastructure-startup-xternity-raises-4-5-million-exclusive 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 A look at Overwatch 2 attracting 35M+ players in first month https://venturebeat.com/games/overwatch-2-attracted-over-35m-players-in-its-first-month/ A look at Call of Duty: Modern Warefare II topping $1B in 10 days https://venturebeat.com/games/modern-warfare-ii-tops-1b-in-10-days/

Look at Gaming #90 | Friday November 4th 2022 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at the Southeast Asia gaming markets https://nikopartners.com/inside-the-fastest-growing-future-oriented-games-market-in-the-world-southeast-asia/ 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at the Southeast Asia gaming markets https://nikopartners.com/inside-the-fastest-growing-future-oriented-games-market-in-the-world-southeast-asia/ ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at payments in the metaverse https://venturebeat.com/games/the-deanbeat-how-to-make-payments-in-the-metaverse/ A look at making metaverse safe https://venturebeat.com/games/making-the-metaverse-safe/ A look at Immutable unveiling new tools to enforce NFT royalties https://www.theblock.co/post/183010/immutablex-solution-enforce-royalties-ethereum 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at a new way of estimating Steam Week 1 sales https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/plus-a-new-way-to-estimate-steam A look at Impact & Narrative design https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/deep-dive-roadwarden 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at Freedom Games raising $10M https://venturebeat.com/games/freedom-games-raises-10m-to-publish-indie-games/ A look at Playgig raising $10.85M https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80103/new-studio-playgig-launches-with-1085m-in-seed-funding-and-possible-moba-ip/

Look at Gaming #89 | Thursday November 3rd 2022 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at the China games market decline for first time in 20 years by @nikochina https://www.gamesindustry.biz/niko-partners-china-games-market-to-decline-for-the-first-time-in-20-years 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at EA's Q2 financial results revealing $1.44B in gross profit. All about live services. https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80084/eas-q2-financial-results-reveal-144-billion-gross-profit-with-full-games-only-contributing-a-fraction/ A look at DDM: Gaming investments hitting $2.2B in Q3 https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ddm-gaming-investments-hit-22bn-during-q3 A look at Bain & Company's 5 Factors that are driving gaming growth https://venturebeat.com/games/bain-company-andre-james-gaming-growth-gamesbeat-next/ A look at the China games market decline for first time in 20 years by @nikochina https://www.gamesindustry.biz/niko-partners-china-games-market-to-decline-for-the-first-time-in-20-years 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at China's Gaming Regulations by @newzoohq https://newzoo.com/insights/trend-reports/chinas-gaming-regulations-report A look at Google's 2022 Puzzle Mobile Genre Report https://venturebeat.com/games/googles-2022-puzzle-mobile-genre-report-dives-into-the-minds-of-puzzle-mobile-players/ 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Google Play Games PC beta expanding to US, Mexico + 6 others https://www.gamedeveloper.com/pc/google-play-games-beta-has-expanded-to-us-mexico-and-six-other-countries A look at Sir Elton John's new world in Roblox https://venturebeat.com/games/sir-elton-john-opens-new-world-in-roblox/ ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at Square Enix first NFT game: Symbiogenesis https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/square-enix-announces-its-first-nft-game-i-symbiogenesis-i- A look at Web3 gaming unicorn Mythical Games losing 3 executives https://www.theblock.co/post/182549/web3-gaming-unicorn-mythical-games-loses-three-top-executives 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at how to publish on Amazon Appstore https://www.gamesindustry.biz/a-short-guide-to-publishing-on-amazon-appstore 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at Playgig raising $10.85M https://venturebeat.com/games/playgig-raises-10-85m-for-cross-platform-game-studio/ A look at Misfits Gamign Group launching $20M creator fund https://venturebeat.com/games/misfits-launches-20-million-dollar-creator-fund/ 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 A look at Pokemon GO passing 600M lifetime downloads, nears $4.7B in rev https://mobilegamer.biz/pokemon-go-has-passed-600m-lifetime-downloads-nears-4-7bn-revenue/

Look at Gaming #88 | Wednesday November 2nd 2022 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at Google Play Android games now available on PC https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/2/23436453/google-play-games-android-pc-open-beta 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at Rec Room by @naavik_co https://naavik.co/digest/mini-spotlight-rec-room 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Google Play Android games now available on PC https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/2/23436453/google-play-games-android-pc-open-beta ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at Dapper Labs laying off 22% of staff https://www.theblock.co/post/182461/dapper-labs-feldman-a-difficult-day-as-company-lays-off-22-of-staff A look at Muus Collective teaming up with Revolve Group to blend fashion, games and Web3 https://venturebeat.com/games/muus-collective-teams-up-with-revolve-group-to-blend-fashion-games-and-web3/ A look at LooksRare's Royalty Update https://www.theblockresearch.com/rapid-insights-looksrares-royalty-update-sees-limited-success-182278 A look at Game of Thrones NFTs latest effort with crypto collectibles https://www.theblock.co/post/182259/game-of-thrones-nfts-latest-effort-to-tempt-fans-with-crypto-collectibles A look at VRJam launching Web3 venue for virtual concerts & live events https://venturebeat.com/games/vrjam-launches-a-web3-venue-for-virtual-concerts-and-live-events/ 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at Wemade raising $46M https://www.theblock.co/post/182099/microsofts-latest-web3-investment-is-in-south-korean-gaming-firm-wemade 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 A look at Diablo Immortal earned $300M https://mobilegamer.biz/diablo-immortal-has-now-earned-blizzard-and-netease-300m/

Look at Gaming #87 | Tuesday November 1st 2022 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at Game Monetization Part 2 by @stingrayL0 @anthonyxcheng https://metaportal.substack.com/p/game-monetization-part-2-lessons 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at AMD Q3 rev of $5.6B (up 29% but down 93% in profits) https://venturebeat.com/games/amd-posts-q3-revenue-of-5-6b-up-29-but-profits-slip-93/ A look at Microsoft losing $100-$200 for each Xbox sale https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/microsoft-loses-between-100-to-200-when-someone-buys-an-xbox 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at Game Monetization Part 2 by @stingrayL0 @anthonyxcheng https://metaportal.substack.com/p/game-monetization-part-2-lessons A look at Fornite helping Xbox Cloud Gamign grow 10M users in 6 months https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/fortnite-helped-xbox-cloud-gaming-grow-lifetime-users-from-10-million-to-20-million-in-six-months 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at PlayStation H1 Rev hitting $8.8B https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-h1-revenues-rise-to-88bn A look at Twitch partnering with Xbox for free PC Game Pass subscription https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/1/23434337/twitch-microsoft-pc-game-pass-subscriptions-promo A look at Roblox + Parsons School of Design creating a digital fashion course https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/1/23432605/roblox-parsons-school-of-design-collaboration-metaverse-digital-fashion-class-avatars A look at PlayStation Plus losing 1.9M subscribers since June https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/playstation-plus-has-lost-1-9-million-subscribers-since-being-relaunched-in-june ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at Stepn founders' NFT marketplace idea https://www.theblock.co/post/180785/stepn-founders-bright-idea-for-its-new-nft-marketplace-compulsory-royalties A look at the creator of Magic The Gathering creator Richard Garfield's new project: Blockchain Brawlers https://venturebeat.com/games/magic-creator-richard-garfield-releases-new-pvp-card-game/ A look at Mythical Games' NFL Rivals footage release https://www.theblock.co/post/181731/nfl-crypto-video-game-kick-off-draws-closer A look at Battlebound: Ex-Riot Dev diving into web3 by @naavik_co https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZVk9XA84pc 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at how developers can secure investment with recession looming https://www.gamesindustry.biz/how-developers-can-secure-investment-with-a-recession-looming 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at Modl.ai raising $8.4M https://venturebeat.com/games/modl-ai-seriesa-ai-bot-qa-testing-griffin-gaming-microsoft-m12/ 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 A look at HBO Max confirming Jan 15th premier date for The Last of US https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/1/23434415/hbo-max-the-last-of-us-details-premiere-date-tv-2023 A look at CoD: Modern Warefare II earning $800M in 3 days https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/modern-warfare-ii-earns-800-million-in-three-days-to-break-franchise-records

Look at Gaming #86 | Monday October 31st 2022 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at how Konvoy Ventures invest in games by @naavik_co + @konvoyventures https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubV6fpgsvTc 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Ralph Lauren redesigning its iconic logo for a Fortnite collab https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/31/23432549/ralph-lauren-fortnite-logo-collab-skins A look at the world's top 10 game companies making $126B in 2021 https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/infographic/80052/the-worlds-top-10-game-companies-made-126-billion-in-2021-from-software-with-mobile-leading-the-charge/ A look at female gamers making 35% of players in Asia and prefers strategy, racing, and RPGs https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80045/female-gamers-make-up-35-of-all-players-in-asia-and-prefer-strategy-racing-and-roleplaying-games/ A look at Xbox Head Phil Spencer saying CoD will be on PS as long as it exists https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/10/31/xbox-head-phil-spencer-says-call-of-duty-will-stay-on-playstation-as-long-as-the A look at Ubisoft's mobile wing as the key to company's success https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80048/ubisofts-mobile-wing-is-key-to-the-companys-success-suggests-financial-report/ A look at how Konvoy Ventures invest in games by @naavik_co + @konvoyventures https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubV6fpgsvTc 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at Blockchain Gaming Q3 2022 Report: https://naavik.co/deep-dives/blockchain-games-new-frontiers-and-the-path-forward A look at Marvel Snap's meteoric rise https://naavik.co/digest/marvel-snap A look at 2023 in video games https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/2023-in-video-games-what-do-we-know 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at gaming's next distribution channel by @konvoyventures https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/gamings-next-distribution-channel A look at TikTok's event: "TikTok made me play it" https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/80050/tiktok-wants-to-show-game-companies-that-tiktok-makes-them-play-it-with-new-virtual-event/ A look at Sega's plan to acquire $600M lifetime sales from "Super Game" https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/sega-thinks-its-proposed-super-game-could-deliver-over-600-million-in-lifetime-sales ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at GameStop officially launching NFT marketplace https://www.theblock.co/post/181452/gamestop-officially-launches-nft-marketplace A look at why Neal Stephenson is trying to make an open metaverse https://venturebeat.com/games/why-neal-stephenson-is-trying-to-make-the-open-metaverse-into-a-reality/ A look at Reddit Collectible Avatars as the Trojan Horse of NFTs by @theblockres https://www.theblockresearch.com/reddit-collectible-avatars-the-trojan-horse-of-nfts-180952 A look at why Mark Pincus sold Zynga but still looking at blockchain games https://venturebeat.com/games/why-mark-pincus-sold-zynga-for-12-7b-and-still-has-unfinished-business-with-blockchain-games/ A look at Blockchain Gaming Q3 2022 Report: https://naavik.co/deep-dives/blockchain-games-new-frontiers-and-the-path-forward 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at ForeVR raising $10M https://www.gamesindustry.biz/forevr-raises-10m-to-create-the-wii-sports-of-vr

Look at Gaming #85 | Friday October 28th 2022 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at Sonic The Hedgehog series sold 1.5B copies https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sonic-the-hedgehog-series-has-sold-15bn-copies 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Rovio seeing an 8.4% YoY increase in Q3 Rev. $77M in Rev https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80042/rovio-saw-an-84-year-on-year-increase-in-revenue-in-q3-with-the-angry-birds-franchise-at-the-top-of-the-pecking-order/ A look at Youtube game streaming viewership in September https://www.gamesindustry.biz/youtube-game-streaming-viewership-jumps-in-september A look at Saudi Arabia aims to be world hub for esports https://www.pocketgamer.biz/interview/80038/saudi-arabia-aims-to-be-a-world-hub-for-esports-and-to-grow-its-own-booming-gaming-industry/ 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at Unity CEO saying multiplayer in mobile to be a BIG deal https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80037/unity-ceo-john-riccitiello-i-think-multiplayer-in-mobile-is-a-big-story/ A look at Android accounting for 70%+ ad creatives in Q2 2022 https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80034/android-accounts-for-over-70-percent-of-ad-creatives-in-q2-2022/ ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at Will Wright's take on memories, NFTs, and future of gaming https://venturebeat.com/games/the-deanbeat-will-wrights-view-of-the-future-of-gaming/ A look at whether Apple's NFT guidelines will kill crypto mobile games by @naavik_co https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stBbYlsGmKY&ab_channel=Naavik A look at Singapore-based mobile game co Storms announcing new web3 gaming platform https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80039/singapore-based-mobile-game-company-storms-announces-web3-gaming-platform/ A look at how Volt capital looks into crypto gaming https://www.theblock.co/post/178959/the-center-of-gravity-has-shifted-in-crypto-says-soona-amhaz 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 A look at Sonic The Hedgehog series sold 1.5B copies https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sonic-the-hedgehog-series-has-sold-15bn-copies A look at June's Journey hitting 60M downloads. $500M gross lifetime spend https://mobilegamer.biz/junes-journey-hits-60m-downloads-over-500m-gross-lifetime-spend/

Look at Gaming #84 | Thursday October 27th 2022 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at Newzoo's platform sharing revenue insights across console & PC https://www.gamesindustry.biz/see-the-game-platforms-and-genres-generating-the-highest-user-spending 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Jagex record breaking revenue for 2021. Rev $125M https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80012/runescape-devs-jagex-report-record-breaking-revenue-for-2021/ A look at Meta share price plummeting b/c 4% declien on YoY Rev. Rev $27.7. Q3 2022 https://venturebeat.com/metaverse/meta-share-price-plummets-after-q3-earnings-call/ A look at Intel posting $15.3B Rev in Q3, down 20% YoY https://venturebeat.com/games/intel-posts-15-3b-in-q3-revenues-down-20/ A look at Xbox failing to meet Game Pass subscriber numbers https://www.axios.com/2022/10/27/microsoft-xbox-game-pass-miss A look at Ubisoft sales dip in H2, $215M operating loss, but expect to be positive by year end https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ubisoft-sales-dip-in-first-half-but-q2-beat-guidance-handily 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at how user-generated content is changing the games industry https://venturebeat.com/games/how-user-generated-content-is-changing-the-game-industry-for-good/ A look at Niko Partners' Gametech report. Good news for mobile gaming! https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/80032/genshin-impacts-scaling-beyond-mobile-highlighted-as-a-defining-industry-milestone-in-niko-partners-gametech-report/ A look at Newzoo's platform sharing revenue insights across console & PC https://www.gamesindustry.biz/see-the-game-platforms-and-genres-generating-the-highest-user-spending 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Hollywood using and partnering with Roblox https://www.theblock.co/post/180530/roblox-hollywoods-metaverse-safe-space-as-stars-retreat-from-crypto-winter A look at TikTok launching playable games https://mobilegamer.biz/tiktok-to-launch-playable-games-in-new-dedicated-tab-says-ft/ ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at Premier League weighing $35M NFT deal with Sorare https://www.theblock.co/post/180650/premier-league-weighs-34-7-million-nft-deal-with-sorare-sky-news A look at Voyager Finance's Buy Now Pay Later for NFTs! By the homie @_calmdonut https://www.theblockresearch.com/searching-for-alpha-voyage-finance-and-nftperp-180375 A look at if web3 and NFTs can unlock sustainable game monetization https://venturebeat.com/games/can-web3-and-dynamic-nfts-unlock-sustainable-game-monetization/ 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at Zoop raising $15M https://www.theblock.co/post/180446/zoop-teams-up-with-ready-player-me-raises-15-million

Look at Gaming #83 | Wednesday October 26th 2022 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at SKAdNetwork 4.0 and what it means for mobile advertising by @eric_seufert https://mobiledevmemo.com/skadnetwork-4-0-is-live-what-does-that-mean-for-mobile-advertising/ 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Meta's metaverse losses at $9.3B for 2022 https://www.theblock.co/post/180126/metas-metaverse-losses-top-9-4-billion-for-the-year A look at Capcom H1 2022 fall sharply. Revenue $340M (down 30% YoY) https://www.gamesindustry.biz/capcom-first-half-down-sharply-on-tough-comparison A look at Stillfront Group reporting Q3 revenue boom of $163M https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80019/stillfront-group-saw-a-q3-revenue-boom-despite-falling-profits/ A look at China's gaming market decreasing 19.1% QoQ. Valued at $8.2B https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/80013/chinas-gaming-market-decreases-191-quarter-on-quarter/ A look at Alphabet Q3 earning. Rev $54B. YouTube ad rev decline for the first time https://mobiledevmemo.com/alphabet-q3-2022-earnings-youtubes-ad-revenue-declined-for-the-first-time/ 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at Steam's regional pricing changes https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/steams-regional-pricing-changes-a A look at Konami, Silent Hill, and Lessons from Resident Evil by @naavik_co https://naavik.co/digest/konami-silent-hill-lessons-resident-evil A look at a Study that shows playing video games benefiting kids' brain https://www.axios.com/2022/10/26/video-games-kids-brains A look at SKAdNetwork 4.0 and what it means for mobile advertising by @eric_seufert https://mobiledevmemo.com/skadnetwork-4-0-is-live-what-does-that-mean-for-mobile-advertising/ 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Disney's No limits on IP for indie developers https://www.gamesindustry.biz/disney-no-ip-is-off-limits-to-indie-developers A look at Amazon + Besthesda teasing Fallout TV show https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/26/23424649/fallout-tv-series-amazon-prime-video-bethesda-first-tease-look A look at Reigns and Narcos leading Netflix's November games slate https://mobilegamer.biz/reigns-and-narcos-lead-netflixs-november-games-slate/ ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at the future of the Metaverse with Phil Spencer (Microsoft's CEO of gaming) https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/26/23425128/xbox-phil-spencer-metaverse-poorly-built-video-game-microsoft A look at Mythical Games bringing NFT car ownership to Nitro Nation https://venturebeat.com/games/mythical-games-brings-nft-car-ownership-to-nitro-nation/ A look at Blur becoming largest NFT aggregator https://www.theblockresearch.com/rapid-insights-blur-becomes-largest-nft-aggregator-180025 A look at Dean Takahashi's metaverse monologue @deantak https://venturebeat.com/games/gamesbeat-summit-next-2022-dean-takahashis-metaverse-monologue/ A look at EY preparing clients for the metaverse https://venturebeat.com/games/ernst-young-will-prepare-clients-for-the-metaverse-and-web3-with-virtual-experiences/ A look at Merit Circle burning $147M of its native tokens https://www.theblock.co/post/179903/merit-circle-burning-147-million-of-native-tokens-to-get-it-over-with 👾 Game & Stats Releases 🎮 A look at Marvel Snap passing $2M in revenue and 5.3M downloads in one week https://mobilegamer.biz/marvel-snap-has-passed-2m-revenue-and-5-3m-downloads-in-one-week/ A look at Overwatch 2 getting 46.5M hours watched in 1st week https://streamhatchet.com/2022/10/20/overwatch-2-garners-46-5-million-hours-watched-in-first-week/

Look at Gaming #82 | Tuesday October 25th 2022 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at Apple kneecapping all NFT-related game functionality https://mobilegamer.biz/apple-has-kneecapped-all-nft-related-game-functionality-and-it-wants-30-of-all-sales/ 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at Xbox software slump but hardware revenue growing https://www.gamesindustry.biz/xbox-software-slumps-as-hardware-revenues-grow A look at Chinese mobile games market falling 19% to $8B during Q3 https://www.gamesindustry.biz/report-chinese-mobile-games-market-fell-19-to-8bn-during-q3 A look at Educational, Casino, and Arcade games on the rise on Adjust's Q3 2022 report https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80011/exclusive-educational-casino-and-arcade-games-on-the-rise-according-to-adjusts-q3-2022-report/ 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at Apple kneecapping all NFT-related game functionality https://mobilegamer.biz/apple-has-kneecapped-all-nft-related-game-functionality-and-it-wants-30-of-all-sales/ A look at Cloud Gaming from Newzoo's report https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80008/newzoos-latest-report-offers-sterling-insight-into-cloud-gaming/ A look at In-Game Advertising on PC & Console due to grow https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/a-promising-aaa-revenue-stream-emerges-in-game-advertising-on-pc-console-is-due-to-grow-as-publishers-diversify-monetization 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Apple devices now supporting Nintendo's game controllers https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/25/23422634/apple-nintendo-classic-controller-support-iphone-ipad-mac-apple-tv A look at Microsoft saying 20M people have used Xbox Cloud Gaming https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/25/23423668/microsoft-xbox-cloud-gaming-20-million-people-streamed A look at Microsoft wanting the next Chinese big hit https://www.gamedeveloper.com/console/report-microsoft-wants-in-on-the-next-chinese-hit A look at Xsolla integrating with Alipay to support game monetization in Asia https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/80002/xsolla-integrates-alipay-support-for-game-monetization-across-asia/ ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at Reddit's NFT drop https://www.theblock.co/post/179797/reddit-avoids-crypto-lingo-shows-how-to-take-nfts-mainstream A look at why Asian companies may have an edge in blockchain games with Yat Siu from Animoca Brands https://venturebeat.com/games/animoca-brands-yat-siu-on-why-asian-companies-may-have-the-edge-in-blockchain-games/ A look at a discussion on making sense of Web3 Trend by @naavik_co https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9DIikd2zh0&ab_channel=Naavik A look at Oasys gaming blockchain https://www.theblock.co/post/179586/gaming-blockchain-oasys-debuts-mainnet-ahead-of-public-token-listing 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at how to design long-term games revenue https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80004/oscar-clark-on-designing-long-term-games-revenue/

Look at Gaming #81 | Monday October 24th 2022 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at owning the Entire Ecosystem by @konvoyventures https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/owning-the-entire-ecosystem 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at who's winning the game discovery on Discord https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/whos-winning-game-discovery-on-discord A look at owning the Entire Ecosystem by @konvoyventures https://www.konvoy.vc/newsletter/owning-the-entire-ecosystem A look at how to safely & effectively monetise kids' games https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79999/dataai-on-how-to-safely-and-effectively-monetise-kids-games/ 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Steam topping 30M concurrent users to set new all-time peak https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/steam-tops-30-million-concurrent-users-to-set-new-all-time-peak ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at Mathew Ball + James Gwertzman (a16z) discussing the metaverse unlock https://venturebeat.com/games/matthew-ball-and-a16zs-james-gwertzman-discuss-how-to-unlock-the-metaverse/ A look at Fable's The Simulation allowing you to build a society of Ais based on NFTs https://venturebeat.com/games/fables-the-simulation-lets-you-build-a-society-of-ais-based-on-character-nfts/ A look at why Publishers & Developers need to embrace digital asset ownership https://venturebeat.com/games/why-publishers-and-developers-need-to-embrace-digital-asset-ownership-and-collaboration-across-studios/ A look at Legal & Regulatory consideratiosn for Web3 Gaming (Part2) https://naavik.co/deep-dives/web3-legal-and-regulatory-considerations-part-2 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at what to consider when licensing an IP https://www.gamesindustry.biz/what-to-consider-when-licensing-an-ip-into-video-games A look at GamesIndustry.biz Academy online student event https://www.gamesindustry.biz/check-out-the-full-schedule-for-this-weeks-gi-academy-online-student-event A look at How to conquer the Kids Market by @naavik_co https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYS-Tud7YOo&ab_channel=Naavik A look at how Rimworld's DLC strategy https://newsletter.gamediscover.co/p/plus-how-rimworld-shows-dlc-strategy 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at GXC new $40M venture fund https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79998/gxc-announces-new-venture-fund-for-the-future-of-gaming/

Look at Gaming #80 | Friday October 21st 2022 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at Netflix's game plan https://www.gamesindustry.biz/what-is-netflixs-game-plan-this-week-in-business 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at gaming as a source of income for the Philippine despite industry crackdowns https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/79993/dfnn-gaming-for-profit-will-remain-a-part-of-the-filipino-industry-despite-crackdowns/ A look at the mobile gaming marketing on track for record breaking year https://www.pocketgamer.biz/special-report/79989/the-mobile-gaming-market-is-on-track-for-a-record-breaking-year/ A look at a Genre Report from Newzoo https://newzoo.com/insights/trend-reports/shooter-games-revealed-newzoo-game-genre-report 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at which comes first, monetisation or game play? Why not both? https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79991/which-comes-first-monetisation-or-gameplay-why-not-have-both/ 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at Netflix's game plan https://www.gamesindustry.biz/what-is-netflixs-game-plan-this-week-in-business A look at Snap missing Q3 revenue, big problems https://mobiledevmemo.com/snap-misses-on-q3-revenue-and-its-problem-may-not-be-the-economy/ ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at a P2E data-driven platform as the next big thing https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79992/could-a-play-to-earn-data-driven-platform-be-the-new-big-thing/ A look at Magic Eden making royalties optional https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZgaVbXVuAY&ab_channel=Naavik A look at Axie Infinity Shards price dropping before investor unlock https://www.theblock.co/post/178860/axie-infinity-shards-price-drops-sharply-ahead-of-early-investor-token-unlock 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at how to choose an art style for your video game https://kevurugames.com/blog/choosing-an-art-style-for-your-video-game/ 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at Odyssey Interactive raising $19M https://www.gamedeveloper.com/pc/odyssey-interactive-nets-19-million-in-series-a-funding-round

Look at Gaming #79 | Thursday October 20th 2022 🔦 Spotlight 🌟 A look at Microsoft plans to open new storefront to rival Apple & Google https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-plans-to-open-new-storefront-may-rival-apple-and-google 🌊 MARKET ☎️ A look at India to be the top mobile game market by 2025 https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79976/india-set-to-be-top-of-the-mobile-game-by-2025/ 💎 Deep Dives 🔎 A look at Stumble Guys making $500k per day https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79986/battle-royale-game-stumble-guys-is-making-almost-half-a-million-dollars-every-day/ 🌈 Platforms 🏔 A look at GeForce NOW adding mobile control support https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/79985/geforce-now-from-nvidia-adds-additional-mobile-control-support-for-a-dozen-games/ A look at Microsoft plans to open new storefront to rival Apple & Google https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-plans-to-open-new-storefront-may-rival-apple-and-google A look at Netflix trying to reclaim the throne for 'Subscription of Games' from Xbox Game Pass https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/19/23413518/netflix-cloud-gaming-streaming-games-xbox-game-pass-google-stadia ✨ Web 3️⃣ + Meta 🌎 A look at Sims creator Will Wright's blockchain game https://www.axios.com/2022/10/20/will-wright-voxverse-gala-gallium-blockchain A look at Warner Bros releasing 10,999 Lord of the Rings NFTs https://www.theblock.co/post/178690/warner-bros-to-release-10999-lord-of-the-rings-nfts-as-part-of-web3-movie-push A look at Sudoswap enabling NFT arbitrage https://www.theblock.co/post/178579/sudoswaps-immediate-liquidity-is-enabling-nft-arbitrage 🧠 Knowledge Hub 📚 A look at how much 2D & 3D art cost https://kevurugames.com/blog/2d-and-3d-art-cost-universal-formula-for-a-quick-estimate/ 💰 Fundraising 🧧 A look at ByteBrew raising $4M https://www.pocketgamer.biz/deal/79984/bytebrew-raises-4-million-in-a-seed-round-to-provide-game-developers-with-more-tools/