From Roblox’s RDC bombshells to Destiny Rising’s flop, this week’s DoF crew breaks down the biggest shifts in gaming. We get into NetEase’s bets, China’s growing power, and why analytics from Newzoo’s 2025 report matter more than ever. Plus: Blizzard’s messy leadership shakeups, Roblox’s new monetization tricks, Xbox’s subscription struggles, and the hype around Hollow Knight: Silksong. Oh, and yes, Jen’s got a big personal update too. <3
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates
03:55 Shills and Upcoming Events
06:00 Medical Leave and Personal Challenges
10:40 Corrections and Analytics Discussion
15:13 Destiny Rising and Community Reception
18:54 Chinese Developers and Western IPs
23:56 Warframe: A Case Study in Game Development
31:56 Market Trends and Player Demographics
36:26 Blizzard's Mobile Strategy: A Shift in Focus
40:40 Silksong: Success of Indie Games
45:11 Developer Exchange Rate and Its Implications
45:39 Roblox RDC: Key Announcements and Changes
54:33 Monetization Strategies: Rewarded Ads and Developer Insights
58:34 Roblox Moments: The TikTok Integration and Its Impact
01:00:31 Concerns Over Aggregation and Control in the Gaming Industry
