Naavik Gaming Podcast

On this week’s Crypto Corner, Luda CEO and Cofounder Vijay Sundaram joins your host Nico Vereecke for a conversation aboutCommunity-driven IP creationThe current state of Web3 GamesHow NFTs can be so much more than just ‘collections of 10.000’What he’s building at Luda& More!Neo Fairies: https://world.neofairies.com/If you would like us to discuss any other blockchain gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Gabe.

In this Metacast episode, Anthony Pecorella and Matt Dion join your host Maria Gillies to discuss: #1 Overwatch 2 - Sequel or Restructuring: Why is Overwatch 2 replacing the original game instead of maintaining both?#2 GTA VI Game Leak: Can game leaks be avoided?#3 Permanent Loss as a Game Design Tool: Is there a trend of increasingly using permanent loss in game design?Also, a big thanks to data.ai for supporting all of Naavik's mobile data needs. If your team requires a market and competitive intelligence tool for tracking the mobile games industry, monitoring KPIs, and spotting opportunities across games, check out data.ai's robust platform.If you would like us to discuss any other gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!Go premium with Naavik Pro to access an ever-growing library of deep exclusive research including free-to-play and blockchain game deconstructions, and market analysis. Use the promo code METACAST to save 10%. TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

Was Loot a flash in the pan, or has it created a new way of human collaboration and IP development?Background on Loot: https://twitter.com/TimshelXYZ/status/1553072711529730049On this week’s Crypto Corner, Loot builders Timshel, Threepwave and Loaf join your host Nico Vereecke for a conversation aboutRecap on LootDecentralized IP CreationDecentralized Game BuildingWhat’s next for Loot& More!If you would like us to discuss any other blockchain gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Gabe.

In this Metacast episode, Aaron Bush, Anil Das-Gupta and Sebastian Park join your host Maria Gillies to discuss: #1 Scopely acquires Stumble Guys: What is behind the success of a Fall Guys clone?#2 Ubisoft’s Growth Strategy: How can a AAA behemoth unlock long-term growth?#3 Roblox & User-Generated Platforms: Is Roblox pursuing the most valuable bets?Also, a big thanks to data.ai for supporting all of Naavik's mobile data needs. If your team requires a market and competitive intelligence tool for tracking the mobile games industry, monitoring KPIs, and spotting opportunities across games, check out data.ai's robust platform.If you would like us to discuss any other gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!Go premium with Naavik Pro to access an ever-growing library of deep exclusive research including free-to-play and blockchain game deconstructions, and market analysis. Use the promo code METACAST to save 10%. TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

On this week’s Crypto Corner, we take a deep dive into one of the core DeFi primitives - liquidity pools. Laguna Games’ Cofounder and CEO Aron Beierschmitt and Games Researcher/Angel Kiet Fong join your host Nico Vereecke for a conversation aboutWhat are Liquidity Pools?Why are they relevant to Web3 games like Crypto Unicorns?What do game devs need to consider when setting them up?What are Liquidity Bootstrapping Pools?& More!If you would like us to discuss any other blockchain gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Gabe.

In this Metacast episode, Abhimanyu Kumar, Tammy Levy and Tim Mannveille join your host Maria Gillies to discuss: #1 Social Media Apps Downsize Games: Why is there a history of failed social app games?#2 Creativity Within IAPs: Why is creative exploration of IAPs still important in free-to-play games?#3 Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family: How does the new subscription tier influence Xbox’s market position?Also, a big thanks to data.ai for supporting all of Naavik's mobile data needs. If your team requires a market and competitive intelligence tool for tracking the mobile games industry, monitoring KPIs, and spotting opportunities across games, check out data.ai's robust platform.If you would like us to discuss any other gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!Go premium with Naavik Pro to access an ever-growing library of deep exclusive research including free-to-play and blockchain game deconstructions, and market analysis. Use the promo code METACAST to save 10%. TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

On this week’s Crypto Corner, Yield Guild Games’ Gabby Dizon and Jeff Holmberg join your host Nico Vereecke for a follow-up conversation about Play-to-Earn Gaming Guilds. We discussThe state of Play-To-EarnThe role of guilds in Web3 GamingHow Web3 Games should position themselvesWhat makes guilds like Yield Guild stand outIf you would like us to discuss any other blockchain gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Gabe.

In this Metacast episode, Matt Dion and David Amor join your host Maria Gillies to discuss: #1 AI Art Applied to Games: How will innovation disrupt game art pipelines?#2 Sony Acquires Savage Game Studios: What’s next for Sony’s mobile games?#3 AAA Crypto Games - gamescom: Is it meaningful for AAA games to integrate blockchain elements?Also, a big thanks to data.ai for supporting all of Naavik's mobile data needs. If your team requires a market and competitive intelligence tool for tracking the mobile games industry, monitoring KPIs, and spotting opportunities across games, check out data.ai's robust platform.If you would like us to discuss any other gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!Go premium with Naavik Pro to access an ever-growing library of deep exclusive research including free-to-play and blockchain game deconstructions, and market analysis. Use the promo code METACAST to save 10%. TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

On this week’s Crypto Corner, Animoca Brands’ Jesper Lundquest and MMA Gaming’s Casper join your host Nico Vereecke for a conversation about Play-to-Earn Gaming Guilds. There seems to be a high chance that Play-to-Earn won’t work over the next years. What does this mean for the guilds whose existence depends on that business model? How can they reinvent themselves?If you would like us to discuss any other blockchain gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Gabe.

In this Metacast episode, Anthony Pecorella and Tammy Levy join your host Abhimanyu Kumar to discuss: #1 Space Ape Games and Beatstar: How Beatstar survived 24 killed prototypes in five years. Link#2 Mastering Uncertainty and Predictive Processing in Game Design: Exploring a new game design psychology study that was recently published. Link #3 The Slow Games Movement: What they are and why it’s significant?Also, a big thanks to data.ai for supporting all of Naavik's mobile data needs. If your team requires a market and competitive intelligence tool for tracking the mobile games industry, monitoring KPIs, and spotting opportunities across games, check out data.ai's robust platform.If you would like us to discuss any other gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!Go premium with Naavik Pro to access an ever-growing library of deep exclusive research including free-to-play and blockchain game deconstructions, and market analysis. Use the promo code METACAST to save 10%. TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

On this week’s Crypto Corner, we take a deep dive into Web3 Publishing and Growth. Quinn Campbell, VP of Growth at Sky Mavis, and Jon Hook, CMO at PlayEmber, join your host Nico Vereecke for a conversation about:- Differences between Web2 and Web3 Game Publishing- How Web3 will change the Publishing Model- Growth for Blockchain Games- Lessons learned from getting millions of players into the Axie EcosystemIf you would like us to discuss any other blockchain gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Gabe.

In this Metacast episode, Matt Dion, Joost van Dreunen, and David Amor, join your host Maria Gillies to discuss: #1 Blizzard & NetEase Cancel WoW Mobile Game: Why was the World of Warcraft mobile game canceled?#2 AppLovin x Unity Merger Proposal: Will Unity swap ironSource for a merger with AppLovin?#3 Gaming Accessories Market: Will the gaming accessories market survive in a post-pandemic world?#4 Microsoft x Unity Partnership: Why aren’t there more game engine competitors?Also, a big thanks to data.ai for supporting all of Naavik's mobile data needs. If your team requires a market and competitive intelligence tool for tracking the mobile games industry, monitoring KPIs, and spotting opportunities across games, check out data.ai's robust platform.If you would like us to discuss any other gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!Go premium with Naavik Pro to access an ever-growing library of deep exclusive research including free-to-play and blockchain game deconstructions, and market analysis. Use the promo code METACAST to save 10% on your first payment. TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

(Apologies for Mic Quality issues in the last 2 minutes!) On this week’s Crypto Corner, StriderDAO cofounder and CEO Andrew Green joins your host Nico Vereecke for a deep dive into Strider - a web3 platform and toolset that helps harness the creative power of communities to build new game and entertainment IP.If you would like us to discuss any other blockchain gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Gabe.

In this episode, Sophie Vo – founder of Rise and Play, as well as a game / studio lead – joins Naavik co-founder Aaron Bush to discuss:#1 What is conscious leadership and why does it matter#2 How to best lead teams among change – remote work, studio restructuring, layoffs, and more – as well as how to make teams antifragile#3 How she assesses conscious leadership in founders as an early stage investor#4 Book recommendations! Antifragile; The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership; Reinventing Organization; The Daily Stoic; Fusion: How Integrating Brand and Culture Powers the World's Greatest CompaniesTo learn more, make sure to check out Sophie’s website https://www.riseandplay.io/. As always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review! And if you have any questions or suggestions, do reach out at [email protected] premium with Naavik Pro to access an ever-growing library of deep exclusive research including free-to-play and blockchain game deconstructions, and market analysis. Check out the link to request a demo, and use the promo code METACAST to save 10% on your first payment. TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube channelJoin the discussion: Naavik DiscordFree newsletter: Naavik DigestGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

In this Metacast episode, Aaron Bush, Anil Das-Gupta and Lars Doucet, join your host Maria Gillies to discuss: #1 Earnings Update: What’s next for Activision Blizzard and Ubisoft?#2 Google’s Interstitial Ads Rules: Do the new rules spell doom for the hyper-casual mobile genre?#3 TikTok’s Mini-games: How do games help deliver TikTok’s strategy?Also, a big thanks to data.ai for supporting all of Naavik's mobile data needs. If your team requires a market and competitive intelligence tool for tracking the mobile games industry, monitoring KPIs, and spotting opportunities across games, check out data.ai's robust platform.If you would like us to discuss any other gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!Go premium with Naavik Pro to access an ever-growing library of deep exclusive research including free-to-play and blockchain game deconstructions, and market analysis. Use the promo code METACAST to save 10% on your first payment. TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

On this week’s Crypto Corner, Play Ventures’ Anton Backman and Konvoy Ventures’ Philip Collins join your host Nico Vereecke for discussion about how we see the Web3 Gaming space evolve over the next 2 years. We go into:Building Games vs building Tooling/InfrastructureInnovation on Gameplay Design vs TokenomicsWhat types of Games will be most successfulAnd more!If you would like us to discuss any other blockchain gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Gabe.

In this episode, Matthew Ball – brilliant thinker, prolific essayist, active investor, founder of Ball Metaverse Research Partners, a producer of media, and now a published author – joins Naavik co-founder Aaron Bush to discuss:#1 His new book, The Metaverse: And How It Will Revolutionize Everything, which can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.com/Metaverse-How-Will-Revolutionize-Everything/dp/1324092033/ #2 How virtual worlds and virtual world platforms could take their first steps to connect and interoperate#3 Why he’s excited about Massive Interactive Live Events (MILEs), and what he’s learned as a producer of one#4 The convergence of tech, media, and gaming – and more!To learn more, make sure to read Matthew’s book and follow along at his website, www.matthewball.vc. As always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review! And if you have any questions or suggestions, do reach out at [email protected] premium with Naavik Pro to access an ever-growing library of deep exclusive research including free-to-play and blockchain game deconstructions, and market analysis. Check out the link to request a demo, and use the promo code METACAST to save 10% on your first payment. TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube channelJoin the discussion: Naavik DiscordFree newsletter: Naavik DigestGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

In this Metacast episode, Anthony Pecorella, David Amor and Tim Mannveille, join your host Maria Gillies to discuss: #1 Web Forums vs Discord Social Hubs: Are web forums a thing of the past?#2 Misleading Ads - Innovation or Scourge: Should misleading UA ads be incentivized?#3 Polygon Announce zkEVM: What does the new tech bring to blockchain game development?#4 UK Government Loot Boxes Self-Regulation: Can the games industry self-regulate?If you would like us to discuss any other gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!Go premium with Naavik Pro to access an ever-growing library of deep exclusive research including free-to-play and blockchain game deconstructions, and market analysis. Use the promo code METACAST to save 10% on your first payment. TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

On this week’s Crypto Corner, BreederDAO Cofounder and CEO Renz Chong joins your host Nico Vereecke for a no-nonsense discussion about Play-to-Earn/Play-and-earn, inter-game arbitrage, NFT-based Breeding Ponzi’s and the future of the Web3 Metaverse.If you would like us to discuss any other blockchain gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Gabe.

In this Metacast episode, Matt Dion and Tammy Levy, join your host Maria Gillies to discuss: #1 Benefits and Challenges of Player Polls: How does player polling affect Old School RuneScape? Based on NME’s article.#2 Russia’s National Game Engine: How could national game engines shape the world?#3 Unity x ironSource Merger: How does the merger benefit both companies?If you would like us to discuss any other gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!Go premium with Naavik Pro to access an ever-growing library of deep exclusive research including free-to-play and blockchain game deconstructions, and market analysis. Use the promo code METACAST to save 10% on your first payment. TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

On this week’s Crypto Corner, Magicave cofounders Harry Holmwood and Ste Curran your host Nico Vereecke for a conversation about the future of Digital Toys. Magicave is crafting digital hobbies centred around beautiful, playful, tactile virtual items, which sit at the heart of an ecosystem of games, apps, players and creators. The company's first project, dNo (short for ‘d-Number’), marries collectible virtual dice with figures, tiles, stories and worlds, making innovative use of game and blockchain technology to nurture a truly unique digital hobby.If you would like us to discuss any other blockchain gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Gabe.

In this episode, Raph Koster – legendary game designer, author of Theory of Fun for Game Design, and CEO of Playable Worlds – joins Naavik co-founder Aaron Bush to discuss:#1 How to evolve and grow as a game designer#2 The mission of Playable Worlds, what it means to build a “metaverse platform,” and the future of MMORPGs#3 His advice about metaverse standards, player-owned economies, and digital landTo learn more, visit Raph’s blog and Twitter account, as well as Playable World’s website and Twitter account.As always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review! And if you have any questions or suggestions, do reach out at [email protected] premium with Naavik Pro to access an ever-growing library of deep exclusive research including free-to-play and blockchain game deconstructions, and market analysis. Check out the link to request a demo, and use the promo code METACAST to save 10% on your first payment. TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube channelJoin the discussion: Naavik DiscordFree newsletter: Naavik DigestGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

In this Metacast episode, Abhimanyu Kumar and Aaron Bush, join your host Maria Gillies to discuss: #1 M&A and Growth by Acquisition: Who could still make billion-dollar acquisitions during a market downturn? What future awaits companies that rely on growth by acquisition strategies?#2 Market Cycle in Full Swing: What consequences are we seeing from the market downturn?#3 Crypto Gaming’s Second Wave: Will the crypto winter kill blockchain games or will they come back stronger than before?#4 Studios Founded by Diverse Teams: Will we see an accelerated pace of new studios founded by diverse teams?#5 Console’s Recession Resilience: Could console games prevail in a market downturn after all?If you would like us to discuss any other gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!Go premium with Naavik Pro to access an ever-growing library of deep exclusive research including free-to-play and blockchain game deconstructions, and market analysis. Use the promo code METACAST to save 10% on your first payment. TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

On this week’s Crypto Corner, Anton Bernstein, CEO and co-founder of Pocket Worlds, joins your host Nico Vereecke for a conversation about the future of social connectivity and play. Pocket Worlds is the creator of Highrise and Everskies, two leading mobile Metaverses with a combined userbase of more than 15 million players. We discuss his entrepreneurial journey, learnings from creating highly successful Metaverse Economies, and what role Web3 technology will play in the virtual worlds of the future.If you would like us to discuss any other blockchain gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Gabe.

In this Metacast episode, Anthony Pecorella, Anil Das-Gupta and Matt Dion, join your host Maria Gillies to discuss: #1 Investing in Interestingness: Could setting goals actually be counterproductive when creating innovative games?#2 Fully On-Chain Games: Is this a direction the industry should go towards, or is it just an academic curiosity?#3 Traditional Console Developers and Mobile: Considering the success of Fire Emblem Heroes, why are traditional console developers not maximizing their mobile market potential?If you would like us to discuss any other gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!Go premium with Naavik Pro to access an ever-growing library of deep exclusive research including free-to-play and blockchain game deconstructions, and market analysis. Use the promo code METACAST to save 10% on your first payment. TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

Winter is here.On this week’s Crypto Corner, BITKRAFT Crypto Team members Carlos Pereira and Jamie Wallace join your host (and their colleague) Nico Vereecke to discuss the current state of Web3 fundraising. Now that expectations have come back to earth, what’s the best way forward for Studio Founders? What do you do when the price of your token is unfairly low? How should you approach fundraising today? What lessons are to be learned from the previous bull cycle?Want to get in touch with BITKRAFT? Send an email to [email protected]!If you would like us to discuss any other blockchain gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Gabe.

In this episode, Eric Kress, principal of Gossamer Consulting Group and co-host of the Deconstructor of Fun podcast, joins Naavik co-founder Aaron Bush to discuss:#1 What’s driving negative games industry growth rates and where there’s underlying strength#2 How this recession may play out differently from previous ones for gaming companies#3 His analysis on companies including Microsoft, Embracer, Take-Two Interactive, Electronic Arts, Roblox, and more As always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review! And if you have any questions or suggestions, do reach out at [email protected] premium with Naavik Pro to access an ever-growing library of deep exclusive research including free-to-play and blockchain game deconstructions, and market analysis. Check out the link to request a demo, and use the promo code METACAST to save 10% on your first payment. TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube channelJoin the discussion: Naavik DiscordFree newsletter: Naavik DigestGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

In this Metacast episode, Brett Nowak, Anil Das-Gupta and Matt Dion, join your host Maria Gillies to discuss: #1 Solana’s Web3 Mobile Phone: What problems is Solana solving by developing a web3 phone?#2 Miniclip Acquires Sybo: How does the acquisition benefit both Miniclip and Sybo?#3 Are Games Recession Proof: Could the impacts vary depending on game platform and monetisation models?#4 Fortnite Tests Play Style Tags: Should all game studios have at least one data scientist?If you would like us to discuss any other gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!Go premium with Naavik Pro to access an ever-growing library of deep exclusive research including free-to-play and blockchain game deconstructions, and market analysis. Use the promo code METACAST to save 10% on your first payment. TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

The Future of Gaming is fully decentralized and is built on Autonomous Worlds and Digital Physics. On this week’s Crypto Corner, tech pioneer Justin Glibert shares his vision with your host Nico Vereecke. Justin heads up the ‘Autonomous Worlds’ division at 0xPARC, a foundation promoting R&D and Infrastructure around Decentralized Platform. 0xPARC is currently best known for its significant contributions to games like Dark Forest. During our conversation, we go deep into why we need Autonomos Worlds, what Digital Physics are, and what the Metaverse will look like.If you would like us to discuss any other blockchain gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Gabe.

In this Metacast episode, Joost van Dreunen, and Aaron Bush, join your host Maria Gillies to discuss: #1 Diablo Immortal Game Launch Results: Did the P2W uproar affect the game’s launch results?#2 Offroad Unchained Launch: What’s this fun new racing game and why could it struggle with performance?#3 Meta Doubles Down on VR and Gaming: What has changed with Meta’s Reality Labs over the past few months?#4 Can the Digital Age Truly Bring New Ideas?If you would like us to discuss any other gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!Go premium with Naavik Pro to access an ever-growing library of deep exclusive research including free-to-play and blockchain game deconstructions, and market analysis. Use the promo code METACAST to save 10% on your first payment. TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

Chris Clay has been working on games for over two decades. He has spent the last 3 years building and operating one of the most popular and sustainable Blockchain Games in the world, Gods Unchained. Together with Alex Takei, he joins your host Nico Vereecke for a deep dive into Gods Unchained, learnings from 3 years of Web3 game building, advantages and disadvantages of using Blockchain technology, & more.If you would like us to discuss any other blockchain gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Gabe.

In this Metacast episode, Abhimanyu Kumar, Lars Doucet and Tim Mannveille, join your host Maria Gillies to discuss: #1 Riot x Game Pass: What’s in it for Riot and will it affect their monetisation strategy?#2 Who Is Savvy Gaming Group: Why did they invest in Embracer Group?#3 Dark Forest Research Sneak Peak: How did Dark Forest develop a game fully on-chain?#4 Apple Says “Fingerprinting is Never Allowed”: How are privacy changes affecting the games we develop?If you would like us to discuss any other gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!Go premium with Naavik Pro to access an ever-growing library of deep exclusive research including f2p and blockchain game deconstructions, and market analysis. Use the promo code METACAST to save 10% on your first payment. TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

What are the differences between 1 and 2 token models for games? How can you leverage them to make a sustainable economy? Tokenomics experts Nat Eliason and Defi Vader join your host Nico Vereecke for a deep dive.If you would like us to discuss any other blockchain gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Gabe.

In this Metacast episode, David Amor, Yon Raz-Fridman and Aaron Bush, join your host Maria Gillies to discuss: #1 Axie Infinity’s First UGC Games: How does the Sky Mavis UGC programme benefit Axie Infinity? Could the revenue share model sustain builders’ costs of development?#2 Diablo Immortal’s $100k+ to Max a Character: What is the game mechanic with enough spend depth for $100k+ per character? Does this power progression affect players who don’t spend as much?#3 Apex Legends’ Mobile Launch Results: How did the launch compare to other popular mobile battle royales such as Call of Duty?If you would like us to discuss any other gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!Go premium with Naavik Pro to access an ever-growing library of deep exclusive research including f2p and blockchain game deconstructions, and market analysis. Use the promo code METACAST to save 10% on your first payment. TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

What do fungible tokens bring to video games? What do you need to keep in mind when designing a game economy with tokens? How will tokens & games evolve over time? Tokenomics expert Jeremy Parris and everyone’s favorite crypto-skeptic Lars Doucet join your host Nico Vereecke for a deep dive.If you would like us to discuss any other blockchain gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Gabe.

In this Metacast episode, Anil Das-Gupta and Matt Dion, join your host Maria Gillies to discuss: #1 Sony’s Transmedia Announcements: Are we in the golden age for successful big screen adaptations of games?#2 When Does Consolidation Mania End: Why are game giants interested in being acquired? What does consolidation mean to the creativity of game development?#3 Some Players Don’t Want Fair Matchmaking: Popular FPS players and content creators are asking for easy PvP lobbies so they can entertain with crushing wins. Should games optimize their matchmaking design for retention instead of near-perfect skill matching? We dive into Ethan Davison’s ‘Video game developers want fair online games. Some players really don’t.’If you would like us to discuss any other gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!Go premium with Naavik Pro to access an ever-growing library of deep exclusive research including f2p and blockchain game deconstructions, and market analysis. Use the promo code METACAST to save 10% on your first payment. TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

Blocklords is a Web3 Medieval Strategy MMO with asymmetric gameplay facilitating a (potentially) sustainable Play-and-Earn economy. Their CEO, David Johansson joins your host Nico Vereecke for a deep dive.If you would like us to discuss any other blockchain gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Gabe.

In this Metacast episode, Nicolas Vereecke, David Amor and Abhimanyu Kumar, join your host Maria Gillies to discuss: #1 EA’s Rumored Sale or Merger: How would NBCUniversal, Disney, Apple or Amazon benefit from acquiring EA? Why are none of these game companies?#2 Merit Circle DAO Proposal to Remove YGG Seed Investor: What instigated the proposal and is it fair? Are we witnessing how DAOs could change investment partnerships? YGG issued an official statement.#3 Is Crypto Gaming Broken? We Don’t Think So: We dive into Nat Eliason’s ‘Crypto Gaming is Broken. How Do We Fix It?’ article to explore the listed problems and suggested solutions.If you would like us to discuss any other gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!Go premium with Naavik Pro to access an ever-growing library of deep exclusive research including f2p and blockchain game deconstructions, and market analysis. Use the promo code METACAST to save 10% on your first payment. TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

What does Blockchain Gaming look like on the other side of a crypto bear market?That is the question we are discussing on this week’s Crypto Corner. Sebastian Park and Ryan Foo join your host Nico Vereecke to go into#1 Blockchain Gaming in a Crypto Bear Market#2 We Expect too Much out of Blockchain Games (more reading here)#3 Common Errors in Assessing Probabilities for Success in EntrepreneurshipIf you would like us to discuss any other blockchain gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Gabe.

In this Metacast episode, Anton Gorodetsky, Nicolas Vereecke and Aaron Bush, join your host Maria Gillies to discuss: #1 Luna/UST Crash: Why did Luna and UST crash? What are the impacts on currency owners, crypto markets and blockchain games? Nico recommended this source for all the Luna crash details. Naavik shared this blog resource for an in-depth analysis of pros/cons for the most popular blockchain solutions.#2 Bear Markets: Is there a generalized bear market? What were the triggers? Have we seen impacts in our day-to-days?#3 InvestGame’s Q1 2022 Report: Results of this quarter’s game industry investment activities. To dive into the details the full report can be downloaded from InvestGame’s website.If you would like us to discuss any other gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review! TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

Robbie Ferguson is Co-founder at Immutable, builder of the first Layer 2 for NFTs on Ethereum. Immutable has also created the Blockchain Games Gods Unchained and Guild of Guardians. He joins your host Nico Vereecke today to discuss all things Blockchain Gaming. We go into#1 Why Game Devs should work with Immutable#2 Ethereum Scaling: Zero-Knowledge Rollups#3 What Blockchain brings to games#4 Practical Tips on designing a Blockchain-Powered Game EconomyIf you would like us to discuss any other blockchain gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Gabe.

In this Metacast episode, Abhimanyu Kumar, Matt Dion and Anil Das-Gupta, join your host Maria Gillies to discuss: #1 Fortnite Returns to iOS: How does the Xbox Cloud Streaming partnership benefit Fortnite and Microsoft?#2 China’s Underage Streaming Regulations: What are the roles of game developers and regulation in protecting minors and adults from the potential negative impacts of games?#3 EVE Online Roadmap: What’s next for EVE Online now that it’s nearly celebrating 20 years since its release?#4 Stop Comparing Web3 Games to Free-to-Play: What are the potential problems web3 game teams could face when stuck in comparing web3 with f2p games? We dive into Joe Lee’s article.If you would like us to discuss any other gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review! TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

Big Brain Time! In this episode, we take a deep dive into Treasure - a DAO that’s building On-Chain bridges between Metaverses. Treasure Co-founder and Core team member John and Karel join you host Nico Vereecke to discuss#1 Treasure and $Magic#2 On-Chain Economic Primitives#3 Incentivizing Game Builders#4 Managing a Gaming DAOYouTube video: Available hereEpisode Summary hereIf you would like us to discuss any other blockchain gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review! Join the discussion: DiscordRead more: NewsletterWatch more: YouTubeFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Gabe.

In this Metacast episode, David Amor, Matej Lancaric and Miikka Ahonen, join your host Maria Gillies to discuss: #1 Bored Ape’s Virtual Land Sale: Could the Ethereum gas war have been avoided? What could other companies learn from Yuga Labs’ experience?#2 Web2 vs Web3 UA: What are the current differences between web2 and web3 user acquisition? Will this change as web3 gaming matures?#3 Warcraft Arclight Rumble Announcement: What is Blizzard’s new mobile game? Was the development strategy ‘build and they will come’?#4 Embracer Acquires Square Enix’s Western Studios: What could be behind the $300M price tag? How does this acquisition benefit Embracer Group’s strategy? Is Tomb Raider a valuable IP?Key Resources: Episode summary | YouTube videoIf you would like us to discuss any other gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review! Join the discussion: DiscordRead more: NewsletterWatch more: YouTubeGo premium: Naavik Premium ResearchFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

Philip La is the Game Product Lead at Sky Mavis, the makers of Axie Infinity. He joins your host Nico Vereecke today to discuss all things Blockchain Gaming. We go into#1 What makes Axie Infinity special#2 Axie Origin#3 Axie Land Gameplay#4 The future of Play-to-EarnYouTube video: Available hereEpisode Summary hereIf you would like us to discuss any other blockchain gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review! Join the discussion: DiscordRead more: NewsletterWatch more: YouTubeFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Gabe.

In this Metacast episode, Matt Dion, Abhimanyu Kumar and Nicolas Vereecke, join your host Maria Gillies to discuss: #1 Ubisoft Attracts Buyout Interest: Why could Ubisoft be exploring a buyout? Are there parallels to be drawn between Ubisoft and Activision Blizzard’s acquisition?#2 Meta Struggles to Recover Market Value: Is it possible for Meta to recoup their metaverse investment considering the competitive landscape?#3 Playable Worlds Raise: What is Playable Worlds developing? If there’s someone to trust to develop a sandbox MMO game it's Raph Koster.#4 STEPN: Move-to-Earn or Ponzinomics?: Is STEPN’s tokenomics sustainable or is the product walking the same path as Axie Infinity? Does reduced token value mean a game’s unsuccessful? What could be the future of move-to-earn?Key Resources: Episode summary | YouTube videoIf you would like us to discuss any other gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review! Join the discussion: DiscordRead more: NewsletterWatch more: YouTubeGo premium: Naavik Premium ResearchFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

Omri Bouton is a Blockchain, Crypto/NFT & Web3 Lawyer at Sheridans. He joins your host Nico Vereecke today to discuss the legal and regulatory side of Web3. We go into#1 What is a DAO?#2 Security vs Utility Tokens#3 IP on the Blockchain& More!YouTube video: Available hereEpisode Summary hereIf you would like us to discuss any other blockchain gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review! Join the discussion: DiscordRead more: NewsletterWatch more: YouTubeFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Gabe.

In this Metacast episode, Anil Das-Gupta, Abhimanyu Kumar and Tom Hammond, join your host Maria Gillies to discuss: #1 Transmedia as a Game Dev Strategy: Why are there numerous IPs going from games to the big screen and vice-versa? How does transmedia impact storytelling?#2 Xbox In-game Ads for F2P Games: Why is Microsoft considering in-game ads for Xbox? Will they consider video rewarded ads? How effective are in-game billboard ads?#3 Coda Payments Raises $690m: What are the benefits of games integrating with third party stores and payment products? Does iOS play ball with these products?#4 Fortnite’s Zero Build Mode: Could significantly reducing player skill gaps bring churned and new players back to a competitive game?Key Resources: Episode summary | YouTube videoIf you would like us to discuss any other gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review! Join the discussion: DiscordRead more: NewsletterWatch more: YouTubeGo premium: Naavik Premium ResearchFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

Charli Cohen is founder and CEO of RSTLSS, a Digital Fashion Brand for the Multiverse. She joins Faye Maidment and Nico Vereecke to discuss#1 Identity & self-expression in Web3#2 Fashion in the Metaverse#3 Digital vs traditional FashionYouTube video: Available hereEpisode Summary hereIf you would like us to discuss any other blockchain gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review! Join the discussion: DiscordRead more: NewsletterWatch more: YouTubeFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Gabe.

In this Metacast episode, David Amor and Matt Dion, join your host Maria Gillies to discuss: #1 Ghost Recon Breakpoint Sunset: Did Ubisoft experiment introducing NFTs into a live game because Ghost Recon Breakpoint was due to sunset? Could players use those NFTs in other Ubisoft games?#2 Epic x LEGO Collaboration: Are they the perfect partners to build a metaverse? Why did Sony invest $1B towards this goal? How could the Epic x LEGO metaverse compare against Meta’s creator fees?#3 Miniclip Pivots From Web Browser Games: Is Miniclip uniquely positioned to carve a strong mobile market in this post-IDFA world? Could negative ROAS and cross-promotion be a viable UA strategy?#4 Take-Two’s Public Offering: Flash knowledge share of what senior notes are and what they mean for Take-Two Interactive.Key Resources: Episode summary | YouTube videoIf you would like us to discuss any other gaming-related topics, do reach out at [email protected]. We’d love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review! Join the discussion: DiscordRead more: NewsletterWatch more: YouTubeGo premium: Naavik Premium ResearchFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.