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Aaron Astle

Member of PocketGamer.biz team reporting on mobile games industry.

Top 10 podcasts with Aaron Astle

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Sep 21, 2024 • 60min

Week in Mobile Games E29 - Playtika acquires SuperPlay, and the secret multi-billion dollar games platform WeChat Minigames

Craig Chapple, a mobile games industry commentator, Paige Cook, an expert analyst on trends, and Aaron Astle, a contributor focused on the latest developments, discuss Playtika's staggering $1.95 billion acquisition of SuperPlay. They shed light on the secretive yet lucrative world of WeChat Minigames, revealing how it generated $2.3 billion in just the first half of 2024. The trio also analyzes the shifting landscape of mobile gaming and why companies are moving away from traditional gaming models.
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Aug 11, 2024 • 1h 1min

Week in Mobile Games E24 - The mobile games market grows again, and Turkey bans Roblox

Craig Chapple, Daniel Griffiths, Paige Cook, and Aaron Astle from PocketGamer.biz delve into the latest buzz in mobile gaming. They explore the mobile games market's resurgence and Nazara’s $100m investment strategy. A particularly hot topic is Turkey’s ban on Roblox, igniting discussions about industry repercussions. Daniel humorously vents about Beetlejuice's Roblox tie-in, while the group reminisces about early gaming experiences and the evolving landscape of mobile titles. Expect insights on mergers, AI in game development, and the future of beloved franchises.
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Jul 21, 2024 • 51min

Week in Mobile Games E21 - The future of B2B games media

Guests Craig Chapple, Paige Cook, and Aaron Astle from PocketGamer.biz discuss Monopoly Go becoming a board game, the future of B2B games media, and the closure of Axis Studios. They also explore investments in gaming companies, AI applications, iPad support for Delta emulator, and the importance of B2B journalism in the mobile games industry.
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Jun 23, 2024 • 56min

Week in Mobile Games E17 - The history and future of the mobile games industry

Experts from PocketGamer.biz discuss the EU potentially fining Apple, the history and future of mobile games industry, including AR-VR developments, acquisitions, top downloaded games in Japan, and Major Nelson's move to Unity.
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Jun 13, 2024 • 59min

Week in Mobile Games E16 - Stop sexist UA ads, iPhone gets ChatGPT, and is Netflix's games division falling off the rails?

Experts from PocketGamer.biz discuss Netflix's gaming division shakeup, campaign against sexist ads in user acquisition, Apple's ChatGPT integration, and iOS updates. They also cover Monster Hunter, upcoming events, Xbox handheld possibility, game development updates, acquisitions, and Zenless Zone Zero's impressive pre-registrations.
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Jun 9, 2024 • 56min

Week in Mobile Games E15 - Star Wars: Hunters finally launches, the West's MOBA problem, and Xbox handheld rumours

Craig Chapple, Daniel Griffiths, Paige Cook, and Aaron Astle from PocketGamer.biz discuss the Star Wars: Hunters launch by Zynga, the challenges of mobile MOBAs in the West, and rumors about Microsoft's Xbox handheld. They also touch on AppsFlyer's potential IPO and growth, insights into the mobile game industry, recent layoffs at Dead by Daylight developer Interactive, and a new match-three game featuring Monster Hunter cats.
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May 4, 2024 • 56min

Week in Views E10 - Brawl Stars smashes 2023 revenue, Square Enix’s extraordinary losses, and Erling Haaland signs for Clash of Clans

Industry experts Brian Baglow and Daniel Griffiths, along with gaming journalist Paige Cook and market researcher Aaron Astle, discuss Brawl Stars' impressive revenue, Square Enix's struggles, and Erling Haaland's arrival in Clash of Clans. They also cover Unity's new CEO, LinkedIn's gaming venture, Meta's VR challenges, and industry insights on game evolution and celebrity collaborations in mobile gaming.
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Apr 27, 2024 • 1h 12min

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

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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Mar 29, 2024 • 57min

Week in Views E05 - GDC Roundup, EU calls out Apple, and lots of MENA news

Industry experts from the mobile games sector discuss the EU's investigation into Apple and Google, GDC highlights, and MENA market news. Topics include Dragon's Dogma 2 mechanics, guitar-synthesizer fusion, Bracer's studio sale, blockchain gaming, ad evolution in games, and GDC insights.
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Mar 17, 2024 • 60min

Week in Views E03 - Inside Supercell's new development structure and TikTok's potential US ban

Discussion on Supercell's new development structure and strategic decisions, and the potential US ban of TikTok. Insights into successful mobile games, industry investments, and Capcom's employee pay rise.