Deconstructor of Fun

TWIG #268 Apple is "Hot Garbage" and Blizzard has a brand new boss...

Feb 1, 2024
The podcast covers Apple's plans to address the EU's DMA rules, Zynga's potential this year, and Blizzard's new president. The hosts discuss the Istanbul Games Summit and Riot and Blizzard being called cults. They also explore the gaming market, Genshin Impact's record-breaking revenue, and Apple's tactics to maintain control and revenue streams. The chapter on Blizzard expresses concerns about their decline and inexperienced leadership. Lastly, they delve into different game mechanics in the mobile gaming industry.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Privacy Feature Launch and Market Outlook
03:14 • 18min
3
Genshin Impact's Record-Breaking Revenue and Cannibalization with Honkai
21:02 • 4min
4
Apple's Tactics to Maintain Control and Revenue Streams
25:00 • 10min
5
Discussion on Tim Sweeney and Sarah Bond's remarks about Apple's new policy, Microsoft's statement, and the significance of the DMA's actions
35:18 • 3min
6
The Decline of Blizzard and Concerns about Leadership
38:44 • 20min
7
Exploring Game Mechanics in the Mobile Gaming Industry
58:53 • 3min