On his 55th visit to beyond the Wall (aka. Finland) Peter Levin of Griffin Gaming Partners delves into the influence of Finland's gaming scene, the global success of companies like Supercell, and the legacy of titles such as Angry Birds and Habbo Hotel.
We discuss the impact of technology, transmedia trends, and how non-endemic players like Netflix are entering the gaming space. The conversation covers strategic mergers and acquisitions, the resurgence of PC gaming, and the exciting potential in emerging markets.
Tune in to understand how cultural adaptability, partnership dynamics, and IP management are driving the gaming industry forward.
00:00 Introduction and Peter's Frequent Visits to Finland
02:59 Rovio and Angry Birds
08:35 Impact of Nokia and Finnish Gaming Success
15:08 Challenges and Opportunities in the Finnish Gaming Market
18:56 Global Perspective and Market Dynamics
27:09 Transmedia and Gaming Adaptations
37:33 Disney's Aha Moment
38:12 Legacy Media and Gaming
38:37 Warner Brothers' Gaming Success
39:21 Advice for Big IP Holders
39:37 Investing in Gaming Executives
40:37 Strategic Acquisitions
41:27 Sports Leagues and Gaming
41:55 Overinvestment Concerns
42:48 Netflix's Gaming Strategy
50:18 Transmedia Business Case
52:16 John Wick in Fortnite
55:20 Skills and IP Partnerships
01:07:01 Future of Gaming
01:10:49 Closing Thoughts
