Deconstructor of Fun TWIG #350 Supercell Leaks! Staff Reveal What’s Really Happening
Sep 25, 2025
This week, the hosts dive into Supercell's internal culture struggles and ongoing IPO rumors. They tackle the 'brain rot' controversy surrounding Roblox and discuss Newzoo's latest gaming market report. Discord's reliability takes a hit as users report bugs, while Google's new features stir concerns about platform control. Xbox faces scrutiny over Game Pass price hikes, and Epic Games shifts its Fortnite monetization strategy. Plus, there’s an update on Lingo Kids' impressive funding and Borderlands 4's rocky launch.
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Roblox Abuse As Viral Entertainment
- Eric Kress highlights a viral Roblox 'brain rot' game where adults pay to steal children's virtual toys and make content from kids' distress.
- He argues this shows how platforms can enable toxic monetized behaviors that become entertainment.
Personal Thanks To Simon Hay
- Michail Katkoff thanks Simon Hay for inviting him to a post-concert event and praises his career moves and acqui-hire success with Duolingo.
- He highlights personal gratitude while noting past criticisms of SpaceApe's strategy.
AI Transcript Lies Matter
- The hosts exposed AI-generated newsletter copy claiming Phil said things he never did, showing transcript-to-AI pitfalls.
- They warn that automated summaries can invent quotes and distort original meaning.