Get the latest dose of game industry news shaken, not stirred.
In this episode, Eric Kress, Jen Donahoe, and Laura Taranto debate the merits of VR, discuss Zynga's match-three strategies, and evaluate market trends in the mobile gaming sector. Plus, the crew takes a look at the dreadful reception of the Borderlands movie and the ongoing challenges in launching successful game franchises. To cap the episode off, we take a deep dive into the reason behind Bungie's recent layoffs.
00:00 Intro
02:34 Economic Insights
03:17 Transmedia Failures
4:48 College Tours and Family Updates
06:41 Gaming Events and AWS Support
16:01 Market Reports and Industry Growth
30:32 Exploring Match-Three Puzzle Games
31:27 Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery
32:42 Playtika's Strategic Shift
35:28 Bungie's Layoffs and Sony's Acquisition Strategy
42:54 Nexon's Earnings and Market Strategy
45:32 Take-Two Interactive's Performance and GTA VI
54:40 Zynga's Portfolio and Market Performance
64:11 Concluding Thoughts and Future Episodes
