Naavik Gaming Podcast

Discussing the future of gaming platforms and technologies, including the impact of AI and changes in the economy. Exploring the evolution of UEFN, challenges in game development, Discord's role as a gaming hub, and the use of generative tools like Genii. Also touching on evolving trends in esports, the importance of diverse reading, and the liberal arts of business and game development.

Guild of Guardians, Immutable’s second major game after Gods Unchained, is one of the most anticipated web3 games of 2024. The game recently pivoted from a real-time RPG to an auto-battler, and is set for a May 15th global release. Guild of Guardians is one of the first games on Immutable’s new ZK-EVM blockchain, which Naavik covered in the January 24, 2024 episode of the podcast with Immutable founder, Robbie Ferguson. In the second half of the episode your host, Niko Vuori, and Naavik’s own web3 analyst, Devin Becker, spend some time reflecting on the state of web3 gaming now that a fresh crypto bull run is well underway. What does that mean for web3 games? Has the industry learned any lessons from the 2021-2022 rise and fall? Or is it all just tulip mania all over again? Check out Devin’s piece on Guild of Guardians at https://naavik.co/digest-updating-web3-2024/ and Niko’s interview with Immutable founder Robbie Ferguson at https://naavik.co/immutables-web3-roadmap-for-2024.We’d also like to thank Nefta for making this episode possible. Nefta has created an advertising network that pays game publishers higher eCPMs on their iOS opt-out users and drives better results for advertisers. Learn more about how Nefta can boost your results at http://nefta.io/If you like the episode, please help others find us by leaving a 5-star rating or review! And if you have any comments, requests, or feedback shoot us a note at podcast@naavik.co. Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

This podcast delves into the unique atmosphere of GDC, Sensor Tower's acquisition of data.ai, Epic Games' announcements including a mobile Epic Store, the US v. Apple lawsuit, and a survey predicting a downturn in mobile spending by high-value users

Xiang Shen, CTO of Century Games, discusses how the company found success on Roblox with hits like Whiteout Survival. They delve into the challenges of UGC games, experimenting on new platforms, advantages of data access and AB testing, building trust with existing games, innovative features, art style influence, IP development, and exploring new horizons in user-generated content.

Discussing the rise and fall of Play-to-Earn in the crypto winter, Pixels.xyz's success with 500,000 Daily Active Users, their belief in sustainable P2E, $PIXEL token utility, and partnership with Yield Guild Games. Insights on Web3 gaming, in-game economies, guild dynamics, player engagement, and scaling strategies for Pixels.xyz. Vision for Web3 gaming and transitioning from web two to web three.

Discussing a Mario movie sequel and the gaming industry's unionization, exploring Microsoft's recognition of Activision Blizzard's union. Examining Apple's new rules for developers, potential impacts on consumers and relationships. Delving into Mattel's shift towards self-publishing games, blending iconic brands with gaming trends.

The podcast discusses the evolution and challenges of live service games, featuring insights from the CEO of Hi-Rez Studios. Topics include player engagement, recurring revenue models, community engagement, and future gaming technologies like AI and VR.

Discover how GRID is revolutionizing esports with data from major games, empowering gamers and organizations. Explore the growth of Rainbow Six esports through data partnerships, player bans, and business models. Dive into the impact of betting, fantasy esports, and the evolution of game data access and innovation initiatives.

Explore the rise and fall of Neopets, a pioneer in internet gaming pre-2000s. Learn about its unique features, community management, and attempts at revival. Discover the parallels between Neopets and Roblox, the history of management changes, and efforts to rebuild the long-lost IP. Dive into user demographics, the acquisition by JumpStart Games, and strategies for modernization and community engagement to secure a brighter future for Neopets.

Nintendo's legal victory reshapes emulation landscape, Netflix brings Hades to mobile platforms, private equity's role in gaming acquisitions, positive trends in early 2024 winners