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Savvy Games $30B?, iPhone gaming in trouble, Game Industry Job Hunting, Netflix, Predictions | GO #6

Jan 9, 2024
Joseph Kim and Arthur Trusov discuss topics such as the future of iPhone gaming, job hunting in the game industry, Netflix's potential pivot into video games, predictions for gaming in 2024, Star Citizen's $48,000 DLC, and the shutdown of a game studio due to cyberattacks.
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Quick takeaways

  • Savvy Games Group plans to transform Saudi Arabia into a gaming and esports hub through heavy investments in game developers and esports.
  • Apple's vision of turning iPhones into consoles may not be successful due to limitations in frame rates and input, raising questions about the need for a console-like gaming experience on smartphones.

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Saudi Games aims to lead the global gaming industry

Saudi Arabian gaming group Savvy Games plans to invest heavily in game developers and esports with the goal of transforming Saudi Arabia into a gaming and esports hub.

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