Naavik Gaming Podcast

Former CEO of Unity, John Riccitiello, resigns. Topics discussed include Diablo IV launching on Steam, Activision Blizzard titles coming to Xbox Game Pass, EA's rebranded FC 24 franchise, and the trend of layoffs in the gaming industry.

Entrepreneurs in the gaming industry discuss their backgrounds and projects. The importance of setting up data pipelines, prioritizing impactful questions, and analyzing game changes are explored. Tailoring data presentations, integrating data analysis, and the future of data analysis in gaming are discussed. The episode concludes with contact information and a sneak peek into the next episode.

Zynga, a big player, enters the Web3 gaming space with Sugartown, marking a major milestone. They discuss Zynga's strategy for integrating Web3 gaming, importance of mobile, and the challenges faced in web three development. The concept of staking, sustainable rewards, and expanding their reach to a wider market are also explored.

Exploring the shooter market, this podcast discusses innovation and opportunities for disruption. It covers topics like player engagement, Indian gaming market, creating innovative shooter games, monetization strategy, community engagement, and PvP mechanics.

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.