Naavik Gaming Podcast

The podcast discusses the successful mobile launch of Monster Hunter Now, Luda's AI Training Sim funding, the decline of the Overwatch League, the full launch of CS:GO 2 with the removal of CS:GO 1, and a trivia game testing game-business knowledge.

Candivore's Match Masters game is changing the match 3 genre with PvP gameplay and new monetization mechanics. The podcast discusses the challenges and experiences of starting Candivore, the process of iterating and improving Match Masters over four years, the unique features of the game, fundraising and partnerships, and Candivore's vision for the future.

The podcast discusses Unity's business model changes, Jim Ryan's retirement, and comments from Xbox's Phil Spencer and Capcom's Haruhiro Tsujimoto about AAA game pricing and the role of publishers. They also cover Epic Games' major layoffs and divestments. The podcast concludes with a discussion on 2023's winners, losers, and hidden gems in the gaming industry.

Amitt Mahajan, co-creator of Farmville, discusses fully on-chain games and their benefits, such as digital ownership and persistence. They explore the potential of creating a public commons for game development and discuss modding and interoperability. They also talk about integrating Marvel and DC in a digital context and building tools and roadmap for future goals.

The podcast discusses the future of India's gaming market, the potential of Hindu and Indian lore, and the regulatory challenges. It also explores the gameplay design and differentiation of a strategy card game based on Indian mythology. The speakers highlight the opportunities for global growth by tapping into Indian lore and the challenges of building software for different smartphones.

Topics covered in this podcast include Unity's monetization saga, Playtika's acquisition of Innplay Labs, leaks about Xbox's next-generation plans, and the enthusiasm of the cryptocurrency community in Korea.

The podcast discusses driving ROI with data analysis in gaming studios, focusing on setting up data pipelines, teams, and budgets, as well as analyzing data for driving ROI. They also emphasize the importance of purpose over metrics and provide advice on gaining value from data.

The podcast discusses Overwolf's all-in-one platform for creating, sharing, and monetizing in-game apps and mods. They explore the future of in-game creators, the evolution of the in-game apps business, the possibilities of programmatically placing ads in user-generated content, Overwolf's vision for the future, and the challenges of acquiring and integrating new teams and brands. They also share insights on fundraising and leadership.

The podcast covers topics such as potential sales of Jagex and Gearbox, YouTube's new Playables feature, Story Protocol's fundraising, Unity's controversial pricing changes, and updates from the Roblox Developers Conference.

Sean Ryan explains why he left Facebook to start his own web3 gaming company, discusses the notion of digital ownership and the evolution of the web3 ecosystem. The podcast also explores frictionless user experiences, choosing the immutable layer one blockchain, the influence of Asia in the gaming industry, and predictions for the future of web3 gaming.