Deconstructor of Fun 12 x TWIG Predictions: The Numbers Don't Lie!
Dec 25, 2025
Hosts pay tribute to industry titan Vince Zampella before diving into bold predictions. They foresee GTA 6 leading global sales, while discussing rising contenders like Enemo and Arknights. The episode explores China's mobile gaming dominance and the West's struggles. Insights on VC investments reveal risks of overcapitalization, with skepticism toward the FIFA and Netflix collaboration. Warnings emerge about a coming AI funding reset, alongside varying predictions for player growth in gaming realms. A dynamic session filled with future insights!
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Vince Zampella's Career And Impact
- Vince Zampella began in QA and graphic design and co-founded Infinity Ward before creating Respawn Entertainment.
- Hosts remembered his leadership on Call of Duty, Titanfall, Apex Legends and Star Wars Jedi as transformative for shooters.
GTA 6 Will Reignite Console Sales
- The hosts predict GTA 6 will be the biggest launch ever and drive double-digit console growth in NA and Europe.
- They expect a strong initial spike from single-player followed by an online live-ops revenue engine driving continued software purchases.
Design Live-Ops Around UGC And Pay-To-Progress
- Consider GTA Online as a template for deep live-ops and UGC monetization rather than only single-player revenue.
- Developers can add UGC, pay-to-progress and richer economies to increase revenue per user.