App Stores Finally Play Along With Games
Today, we look into Apple and Google’s new app stores’ features, talk about AI and talent in a new podcast episode, and also bring you this week’s top news and a fresh batch of content worth consuming.
Can NetEase Turn Bungie’s Destiny Into a Mobile Hit?
Today, we look into Destiny: Rising, the first mobile entry in Bungie’s Destiny franchise, developed and published by NetEase. We also talk about UA financing in mobile publishing, and bring you the latest news and content worth consuming from around the gaming world.
Apple vs Epic Aftermath: A New Era for Game DTC
Apple’s forced policy shift following the outcome of its legal battle with Epic Games has opened the door for more flexible Direct to Consumer (DTC) strategies, and game studios are taking notice. Host Devin Becker welcomes Chris Faught, CEO of Neon, to break down what this decision means for developers. Chris clarifies the broader implications of the ruling, the…
The U.S. App Store’s Watershed Moment
In today’s issue, we look at the implications of the Epic vs Apple ruling, talk original IP on Roblox in our new podcast episode, bring you top industry news plus a fresh batch of Content Worth Consuming.
Playtika: Its Rise, Fall, and What’s Next
In today’s issue, we take a close look at Playtika‘s past, its recent SuperPlay acquisition, and where the firm can go next. In our latest podcast episode, we delve into social casino games with SciPlay, and there’s also fresh batch of quality Content Worth Consuming.
Can Meta Reignite Spatial Gaming?
Today, we discuss the future of spatial computing and Meta’s role in the race to dominate the market. We also bring you a new podcast episode on metagames, plus the latest Content Worth Consuming.
App Store Wars: Epic Strikes Back
In 2020, Epic launched lawsuits against Apple and Google, attempting to break the app store duopoly. Four years later, we’re starting to see some change. The Epic Games Store launched on mobile this August, available on iPhones in the EU and on Android worldwide. Its launch marks the return of Fortnite to iOS — albeit…
AdTech Evolution: Navigating the Privacy-First Frontier
Between Apple’s policy changes and growing government regulations, privacy concerns have sparked a significant shift in AdTech strategies. This episode investigates the potential for privacy-focused ads, exploring how companies are adapting to new regulations while still striving for effective targeting. Host Devin Becker is joined by Geeshan Willink, CEO of Nefta, to dig into the complexities of maintaining anonymity…
GDC 2024 Round-Up
In today’s issue, we take a closer look at a few of the noteworthy news from GDC 2024, and explore their broader implications on the games industry as a whole. We also take a look at some other news from around the gaming world.
GDC Vibes / data.ai x Sensor Tower / Epic Announcements / US v. Apple
In this week’s Roundtable, the squad takes a deep dive into the unique atmosphere of this year’s Game Developers Conference (GDC), marked by a spirit of camaraderie and innovation amidst widespread industry layoffs. We then pivot to discuss the monumental acquisition of data.ai by Sensor Tower, setting the stage for what could become the definitive…
