Why is Krafton hyper-targeting India’s mobile market? What does Hogwarts Legacy’s massive success tell us about the future of the industry? Why is Playtika stopping new game development? We dive into the latest games business news with Aaron Bush, Anil Das-Gupta, Jonathan Anastas, and your host Maria Gillies.

00:00 - Start
02:15 - Naavik Pro new verticals
05:20 - Call of Duty 2023 Release
08:30 - Unity Earnings Analysis
16:21 - Playtika Earnings Analysis
25:51 - What’s Next After Hogwarts Legacy’s Success
44:58 - Why Krafton Is Hyper-Targeting India’s Mobile Market
01:01:44 - Outro

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