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Week in Views E09 - Supercell's Squad Busters goes global, Embracer Group splits, and Apple's Vision Pro flops

Apr 27, 2024
Craig Chapple, Daniel Griffiths, and Aaron Astle discuss Supercell's global launch of Squad Busters, Embracer Group's split into new companies, TikTok ban, and Apple's Vision Pro struggles. They also touch on tech monetization, TikTok controversies, and game development success, while exploring fostering collaboration in gaming companies and financial restructuring challenges.
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Quick takeaways

  • Supercell's Squad Busters will go global on May 29th, Embracer splits into 3 companies focusing on tabletop, indie, and AAA games.
  • Apple's Vision Pro headset struggles with low sales due to high price and lack of exclusive apps.

Deep dives

Embracer's Reorganization Plan

Embracer announced a reorganization plan splitting into three separate public companies, with Asper Di being one. Asper Di will handle tabletop publishing and distribution. Coffee Stain and Friends will focus on indie and double-A premium games, including mobile. Middle-Earth Enterprises and Friends will operate as a AAA developer and publisher.

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