Deconstructor of Fun TWIG #354 Google's New Payment-Link Era and Rovio's End of an Era
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Oct 23, 2025 Stan Kwan, Managing Director at BetaHat and expert in consumer insights, joins to explore the gaming industry's latest shifts. They dive into Battlefield 6's launch and marketing successes, dissecting its strong early sales. A game-changing ruling on Android's payment links could transform monetization, while Unity's new cross-platform payments stirs up developer strategies. The conversation also touches on General Intuition's $134M funding for AI advancements and Rovio's restructuring amid industry trends.
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Recovery And Support After Brain Surgery
- Jen Donahoe recounts her recent brain surgery and the emotional support she received from listeners and friends.
- She shares a touching hospital card from Stan Kwan's daughter that gave her strength before surgery.
Battlefield's PC-Heavy Launch
- Battlefield 6 launched with an unusually high PC share, around 50% at release.
- Alenia Analytics' early sales and platform-mix estimates proved impressively accurate.
Market Signals From Sensor Tower
- Sensor Tower data showed Battlefield 6 ranked among top-selling PC/console games and held DAU above COD.
- The US was the top Steam market for Battlefield while COD's Steam players skew more China-heavy.