

Week in Mobile Games E29 - Playtika acquires SuperPlay, and the secret multi-billion dollar games platform WeChat Minigames
Sep 21, 2024
Craig Chapple, a mobile games industry commentator, Paige Cook, an expert analyst on trends, and Aaron Astle, a contributor focused on the latest developments, discuss Playtika's staggering $1.95 billion acquisition of SuperPlay. They shed light on the secretive yet lucrative world of WeChat Minigames, revealing how it generated $2.3 billion in just the first half of 2024. The trio also analyzes the shifting landscape of mobile gaming and why companies are moving away from traditional gaming models.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Reflections on EA's Investor Day and Nostalgia for Godzilla
02:30 • 2min
Playtika's Major Acquisition and Industry Insights
04:33 • 4min
Shifts and Challenges in the Mobile Gaming Landscape
08:46 • 5min
EU's Regulatory Challenge for Apple: A New Era of Compliance
13:39 • 2min
Mobile Gaming Landscape: Investments and Innovations
15:39 • 18min
Navigating Mobile Revenue and Legal Challenges in Gaming
33:41 • 26min