Deconstructor of Fun TWIG #347 Call of Duty Movie, De-Monetization of Real-Money Gaming and Google's New Court Case
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Sep 5, 2025 This week, the speakers dive into Google's legal challenges and the evolution of gaming analytics. The excitement builds around the upcoming live-action movie adaptation of Call of Duty, sparking discussions on film industry dynamics. Rec Room's layoffs are contrasted with Roblox's rising monetization trends. The complexities of India's real-money gaming market raise eyebrows as revenue potential clashes with regulatory risks. Plus, there's a fun debate on Star Wars: The Old Republic and a look at Microsoft's IP strategies, including Halo and Perfect Dark.
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Quiet College Goodbye
- Eric Kress described dropping his daughter at college and the quiet, stoic goodbye they shared.
- He reflected on coping privately and missing her presence immediately after the move.
Ruling Limits Google's Breakup Risks
- The US court's Google ruling mainly forces data sharing rather than breakups, limiting immediate market changes.
- The judge noted AI could disrupt search, tempering the remedy's scope.
Flawed Composite KPIs
- New composite KPIs try to merge play, watch, connect, create and spend to rank IP reach.
- Hosts warned these metrics lack reproducibility and actionable clarity for real decisions.
