Unity Archives

Digest

Unity Tries to Gambit Goodwill for Profitability

ByMatt Dion September 21, 2023September 21, 2023

In this issue we look at rise of dedicated game servers and dig into Unity’s current woes.

Digest

What’s New with Mobile Shooters?

ByAaron Bush September 17, 2023September 17, 2023

In this issue we’ve got insights on mobile shooters and the week’s news, including Unity’s controversial pricing change.

Digest

Gaming’s Generative AI Boom is Just Getting Started

ByMatt Dion April 16, 2023September 7, 2023

We take a look at the state of generative AI in games since the launch of ChatGPT and how it might reshape game development as we know it.

Digest

Unity Reports Earnings, AppLovin Enters The Mix

ByFawzi Itani August 14, 2022August 31, 2023

Unity, IronSource, and AppLovin all reported earnings and are all in a bit of a courtship dance with each other — Unity’s $4.4B merger with IronSource and AppLovin’s surprise $20B bid. We examine the implications and put them in context of Q2 earnings.

Naavik Gaming Podcast

Unity’s Love Triangle & Blizzard’s Breakup

ByNaavik August 13, 2022September 8, 2023

In this Metacast episode, Matt Dion, Joost van Dreunen, and David Amor, join your host Maria Gillies to discuss the recent cancellation of the World of Warcraft mobile title. The group also discusses AppLovin’s bid to merge with Unity, and the impact it may have on ironSource’s deal. They also cover the future prospects for the gaming accessories market, and if it can survive in a post-pandemic world.

Naavik Gaming Podcast

National Game Engines Could Shape The World

ByNaavik July 24, 2022September 8, 2023

In this Metacast episode, Matt Dion and Tammy Levy, join your Maria Gillies to discuss the benefits and challenges of player polls. The group also chats about Russia’s National game engine project, and shares their thoughts on the Unity x ironSource merger.

Digest

Unity and ironSource Join Forces

Bymediafied July 17, 2022August 31, 2023

Is a massive, $5B merger between Unity and ironSource a necessary and strategic decision, sign of struggles, or emblematic of the continued industry consolidation? We also share our deep dive on blockchain games infrastructure, in collaboration with Forte.