Jen Donahoe, Eric Kress, Phillip Black, and Mishka Katkoff discuss the impact of California's new digital ownership law, highlights from the Tokyo Game Show, and the record-breaking numbers on Steam. They also delve into Ubisoft's delays, Behavior Interactive's acquisitions, and Meta's new AR glasses, concluding with a look at Genshin Impact's impressive revenue and market influence.
Takeaways
* Mishka shares insights from his recent travels and conferences.
* Squad Busters faces challenges in the competitive gaming market.
* Indie game publishing is on the rise with new trends emerging.
* California's new law impacts digital ownership for gamers.
* The relevance of the Tokyo Game Show is declining in the gaming industry.
* Steam continues to break user records, showcasing its dominance.
* Ubisoft's delays raise concerns about its leadership and future.
* Behavior Interactive is expanding through acquisitions despite challenges.
* Meta's AR glasses could revolutionize user interaction with technology.
* Genshin Impact's success highlights the potential for high-budget mobile games.
Segments:
03:07 Mishka's Adventures and Industry Insights
06:32 Squadbusters
08:14 Quick Hits
15:50 Epic Games and Legal Battles
18:58 Ubisoft Struggles
22:09 Behavior Interactive + M&A
27:16 Throne and Liberty: A New MMO Experience
31:34 Sports FC 25
34:51 India
37:52 Match Factory'
39:08 Monopoly Go's Going Soft?
44:20 Dragon Ball Z
45:27 Chris Likes Meta's Orion AR Glasses??
52:58 Genshin Impact
