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Week in Views E10 - Brawl Stars smashes 2023 revenue, Square Enix’s extraordinary losses, and Erling Haaland signs for Clash of Clans
May 4, 2024
Industry experts Brian Baglow and Daniel Griffiths, along with gaming journalist Paige Cook and market researcher Aaron Astle, discuss Brawl Stars' impressive revenue, Square Enix's struggles, and Erling Haaland's arrival in Clash of Clans. They also cover Unity's new CEO, LinkedIn's gaming venture, Meta's VR challenges, and industry insights on game evolution and celebrity collaborations in mobile gaming.
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Quick takeaways
- Brawl Stars surpasses 2023 revenue expectations, Square Enix faces significant financial losses
- Erling Haaland joins Clash of Clans as a character, indicating continued collaborations between football and gaming industries
Deep dives
Supercell VP Ola Ingvar's Journey into the Games Industry
Ola Ingvar, VP of Candy Crush Soda at King, shares her unique journey from traffic engineering into the games industry. Starting as a player giving feedback on Candy Crush Soda, she transitioned into a product role after friends suggested she apply. Nearly 10 years at King, she reflects on the game's evolution, including its launch on Facebook and mobile platforms.
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