Phillip Black

The podcast crew discusses the chaos in San Francisco, Netflix Games confusion, Turkish subsidies for game companies, and Supercell's PR move. They explore the shift in audience at gaming events, challenges in gaming industry strategies, maximizing revenue in game development, government incentives for game developers in Turkey, and navigating strategic communication challenges in the gaming industry.

Jen Donahoe, a gaming industry expert, joins financial commentator Laura Taranto, stock market analyst Phillip Black, and strategist Mishka Katkoff. They delve into the shocking closure of Game Informer, the ramifications of Bungie's layoffs, and Jam City's strategic decisions. The panel discusses Supercell's aggressive hiring in Helsinki and the highly anticipated console launch of Valorant. They also explore Roblox's phenomenal growth and user engagement, providing insights on the evolving dynamics of the gaming sector.

Gaming experts Phillip Black, Michail Katkoff, and analyst Matthew Emery dissect Supercell's upcoming billion-dollar franchise. They discuss core gameplay mechanics, character strategies, combat readability, and currency systems in Squad Busters. The podcast delves into balancing bots, player retention, and potential game enhancements for a dynamic gaming experience.