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PocketGamer.biz Podcast
Week in Mobile Games E15 - Star Wars: Hunters finally launches, the West's MOBA problem, and Xbox handheld rumours
Jun 9, 2024
Craig Chapple, Daniel Griffiths, Paige Cook, and Aaron Astle from PocketGamer.biz discuss the Star Wars: Hunters launch by Zynga, the challenges of mobile MOBAs in the West, and rumors about Microsoft's Xbox handheld. They also touch on AppsFlyer's potential IPO and growth, insights into the mobile game industry, recent layoffs at Dead by Daylight developer Interactive, and a new match-three game featuring Monster Hunter cats.
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- Developers focusing on core strengths post layoffs, Monster Hunter match-three mobile game in development, Xbox rumored to release handheld console to compete, Importance of optimization for future growth in the gaming industry
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Interactive Layoffs at Dead by Daylight Developer
Interactive, the developer of Dead by Daylight, announced up to 95 employee layoffs, mainly impacting Montreal. The layoffs are attributed to strategic changes for future growth after a period of rapid expansion. The company plans to focus on their core strengths within the horror gaming category, particularly highlighting their Dead by Daylight franchise.
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