Naavik’s 2025 Recap
In today’s issue, we bring you our 2025 recap, talk about using AI in QA, and round up this week’s top news items and content worth consuming.
How EA Became a Saudi Trophy Asset
Today, we share our take on EA’s $55B takeover by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, where we discuss the impact of the deal for the company itself and for the gaming industry going forward. In our latest podcast episode, we talk about the big entertainment companies’ increasing interest in Roblox, and we also bring you this week’s top news items and content worth consuming.
The Business of Esports at EA
In this episode, host Aaron Bush sits down with Monica Dinsmore, Head of Esports at EA, to unpack her journey from finance and ops to leading esports strategy at one of the world’s biggest game publishers. Monica shares behind-the-scenes stories from launching the LEC at Riot Games, navigating the operational chaos of COVID-19, and transitioning to EA to…
Predicting the Next Big Hits on Roblox
In today’s issue, we take a look at some of the biggest hits on Roblox, examining how they take tried-and-true free-to-play game patterns, redesign them to fit Roblox’s unique format, and achieve success. We also give our predictions for what’s going to be trending next on the platform. Also, check out this week’s top news items, as well as a handpicked batch of Content Worth Consuming.
Can InZOI Challenge The Sims?
In today’s issue, we look at how InZOI could challenge The Sims’ leadership in the life sim market. In our latest podcast episode, we talk about UGC games, plus there’s this week’s top news items and Content Worth Consuming.
The Hard Truth About Ubisoft
Today, we look at Ubisoft’s continued underperformance and why it is still going down the wrong path. In our latest podcast episode we talk about brand marketing in games, streaming, and parasocial relationships. There’s also this week’s top news and a fresh batch of Content Worth Consuming.
EA’s Stagnation: Why and What’s Next?
Today, we look at the challenges facing EA after a sobering quarterly earnings report. In our latest podcast episode, we discuss cloud technology’s impact on game development, and there’s also a fresh batch of Content Worth Consuming.
Konami is Thriving on Nostalgia
Today, we discuss Konami’s stellar performance recently plus its outlook for the year to come. In our latest podcast episode, we talk about Korean gaming trends, and we’ve also rounded up the week’s top news items.
EA’s Game Plan: Launches, AI, & the Strategic Approach
“AAA is not in crisis; it is in a moment of change.” In this episode, Kate Kellogg, the COO of EA Studios, joins our host, Alexandra Takei, Director at Ruckus Games, to discuss game launches, EA’s strategic approach, and how EA staffs and organizes itself to win. We discuss the challenge of aligning development resources with performance…
Ubisoft’s Neverending Challenges
Today, we explore Ubisoft’s current state and give our prognosis for its future. We’ve also gathered up the best content from around the games business in our Content Worth Consuming round-up.
