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TWiG 246: Getting cozy with Palia! Merge games trends revealed!

Aug 24, 2023
The podcast discusses cozy games and the successful beta for cozy MMO Palia. They also delve into Gossip Harbor and the latest trends in the Merge game genre. Other topics include apprehension towards scary games, excitement for the game Starfield, Nintendo's potential entry into mobile gaming, and LGBTQ characters in games.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Women's Football Performance and Gamescom Experiences
01:53 • 4min
3
Events, Ad Regulations, and Updates on Roblox's Advertising Standards
05:35 • 3min
4
Apprehension Towards Scary Games and Excitement for Starfield
08:43 • 13min
5
Discussion on Nintendo's potential entry into the mobile gaming market and ad segments for Heroic Labs and AppsFlyer for games
21:20 • 3min
6
Analyzing the Merge Category in Mobile Games
24:22 • 13min
7
Discussion on LGBTQ characters in games and ads for payment processing and market data tools
36:55 • 3min
8
Microsoft Selling Activision's Cloud Gaming Rights to Ubisoft and NetEase's Investments
39:30 • 5min
9
Advantages and disadvantages of building AAA games with studios and VCs
44:44 • 3min