Ananta

NetEase’s Ananta and The Future of Gacha

ByHarshal Karvande

Today, we talk about Ananta, NetEase’s upcoming F2P open-world RPG, rumoured to feature no gacha mechanics, and what this move could mean for the company and the future of the genre. In our latest podcast episode, we discuss the “TikTok of Games” and dive into the possible future of on-chain creator earnings. Lastly, we bring you this week’s top news items as well as a fresh batch of content worth consuming.

Naavik forbes

Has Esports Spring Officially Arrived?

ByAaron Bush

Today, we explore the esports industry’s reemergence, diving deep into what led to its winter, what’s happening today, and whether its spring is truly in bloom. In a new podcast episode, we talk with The Gang — one of the first venture-backed studios to go all-in on Roblox — and then we also bring you the latest news and Content Worth Consuming from around the gaming world.