Is Transmedia the Next Mainstream Game Dev Strategy?

Is Transmedia the Next Mainstream Game Dev Strategy?

ByNaavik

In this Metacast episode, Anil Das-Gupta, Abhimanyu Kumar and Tom Hammond, join your host Maria Gillies to discuss transmedia as a Game Dev Strategy, and why numerous IPs are going from games to the big screen, and vice-vera. The team also discusses Xbox’s newest play for in-game F2P Ads, and Coda Payment’s recent $690M fundraise. The group also chats about Fortnite’s new Zero Build Mode, and how removing one of the game’s fundamental mechanics is actually revitalizing the title in a whole new way,

Shaping the Metaverse Brick by LEGO Brick

Shaping the Metaverse Brick by LEGO Brick

ByNaavik

In this Metacast episode, David Amor and Matt Dion, join your host Maria Gillies to discuss Epic & LEGO’s Collaboration and their plan to build towards the Metaverse as compared to Facebook’s creator fees. The team also discusses Ubisoft’s Ghost Recon NFT experiment and Miniclip’s Pivot from Web Browser Games. The group also checks in on Take-Two’s Public Offering, and what the results could mean for the company in the future.

Web3 Gaming Business Models & The Future of Virtual Economies

Web3 Gaming Business Models & The Future of Virtual Economies

ByNaavik

In this Crypto Corner episode, BITKRAFT Crypto Team members Carlos Pereira and Jamie Wallace join your host Nico Vereecke to discuss how Web3 is disrupting the business models of gaming. The also discusses a brief update on the Ronin Exploit, how Web3 Gaming Economies will develop in the future, and the intersection of fun and work in the future of the metaverse.

A Garena Free Fire Deconstruction

A Garena Free Fire Deconstruction

ByNaavik

In this Metacast episode, Aaron Bush and Thomas Baker, join your host Maria Gillies to discuss Naavik Pro’s recent deconstruction of Garena Free Fire, and how the game found success in a crowded battle royale market. The team also discusses the recent dip in mobile game earnings duiring Q1 2022 and the announcement of Bloodborne Kart, a fan mod-project centered from Bloodborne PSX creator Lilith Walther.

The $625M Ronin Exploit & The Future of Axie Infinity

The $625M Ronin Exploit & The Future of Axie Infinity

ByNaavik

In this Crypto Corner episode, Lars Doucet, Anil Das-Gupta and Chong Ahn join your host Nico Vereecke to talk about the Recent Ronin exploit and what it means for the future of Axie Infinity. The team covers what exactly goes into blockchain bridges, how the hack occurred, and what happens next. The group also dives into the new Axie game and what Sky Mavis can do in the wake of one of crypto’s largest-ever hacks.

The Good, the Bad, and the Strategy of PlayStation Subscriptions

The Good, the Bad, and the Strategy of PlayStation Subscriptions

ByNaavik

In this Metacast episode, Anil Das-Gupta, Aaron Bush and Chong Ahn, join your host Maria Gillies to discuss Axie Infinity’s Ronin Sidechain hack and its implications on Sky Mavis’ future. The team also dives deep into PlayStations new subscription service and how its positioned against Xbox Game Pass. The group also celebrates Miniclip crossing 4 billion downloads, and how the site influenced current game genres and how the company has built such an enduring legacy.

OpenSea, Blockchain Gaming Monetization & Web3 at GDC

OpenSea, Blockchain Gaming Monetization & Web3 at GDC

ByNaavik

In this week’s Crypto Corner episode, Will Brooke, Gaming Lead at OpenSea, and Seb Park, Co-Founder at Infinite Canvas, join your host Nico Vereecke to discuss the future of Gaming NFTs. The group covers OpenSea’s approach to gaming, the future of web3 monetization, and the role of Blockchain Gaming at GDC.

What We Learned at GDC 2022

What We Learned at GDC 2022

ByNaavik

In this week’s Roundtable episode, Nicolas Vereecke, David Amor, and Fawzi Itani join your host Maria Gillies in person at GDC 2022 to discuss what they’ve learned from the event. The group covers their individual experiences at the event, what they’ve each learned based on their various roles in the industry, and whether or not attending GDC is worth the investment.

Robby Yung: Building an Open & Competitive Future for Blockchain Gaming

Robby Yung: Building an Open & Competitive Future for Blockchain Gaming

ByNaavik

We recently sat down with Robby Yung, CEO of Animoca Brands. In this conversation, Metacast host Nico Vereecke chats with Robby about the biggest advantages of Blockchain in games, the future of Blockchain Gaming, and Animoca’s strategy & value proposition. Below is a round-up of the interview, including a video/audio version and abbreviated show notes.