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Week in Views E07 - State of the Finnish games industry, Squad Busters, and App Store emulators

Apr 13, 2024
Industry experts Brian Baglow, Paige Cook, Craig Chapple, and Daniel Griffiths discuss the Finnish games industry, Squad Busters soft launch, and the presence of retro game emulators on the App Store. They delve into challenges and opportunities in the mobile gaming sector, including the impact of AI advancements, industry updates, and the potential for retro games on iOS. Listen for insights into the evolving gaming landscape and future developments.
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Quick takeaways

  • Apple's policy change may allow retro games on iOS, opening new opportunities for platform holders and classic arcade games.
  • Insights from Finland show a shift towards cross-platform gaming, with startups emerging despite industry challenges.

Deep dives

Retro Games Coming to iOS?

Apple's policy amendment may allow retro games on iOS, clarifying the need to own all content. This opens up opportunities for big platform holders and potentially classic arcade games on the App Store. Legal challenges and ownership issues still loom, but this change could bring a new era of retro gaming to iOS users.

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