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Market Wire | January 9, 2023

Joseph Kim
January 9, 2023

M&A Outlook in 2023, D&D’s Debacle, Paid vs. Organic UA in 2022, SEA Freezes Salaries, China Licenses Spark S. Korean Gaming Stocks Hello! I hope your New Year is getting off to a good start. I know it’s a bit past the New Year, but I also wanted to share this post which some folks found…

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The Economy of the Metaverse | Interview with Epic CEO Tim Sweeney

Joseph Kim
July 27, 2020

A lot has been written, and there has been a lot of discussion about, the potential for a huge new gaming and virtual world paradigm which many are…

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Micro vs. Macro Gameplay

Joseph Kim
October 10, 2013

Context: Surprisingly, a large number of people in the video games industry expressed ignorance on  the concept of micro vs. macro gameplay. If you’re not familiar, now’s your…

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New World for Gaming Startups in 2023

January 5, 2023

Jason Chapman (Konvoy Ventures) and Josh Lu (a16z) discuss the new gaming startup and funding environment. Welcoming a New World in 2023!…

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Market Wire | Jan 2, 2023

January 2, 2023

Year in Numbers 2022, Uber Drivers and IAP, Corruption at Tencent, Embracer Bull or Bear?, & YouTube Demonetizes Violent Gaming Content Happy…

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Market Wire | December 19, 2022

December 19, 2022

12 Most Anticipated Games 2023, Apple Won’t Surrender 30%, $2B and $3B Games in 2023, Tim Sweeney: Politicians Should Fear Apple’s Power,…

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Market Wire | December 12, 2022

December 12, 2022

FTC files to block Microsoft ATVI acquisition, PUBGM hits $9B, Best Selling Games of November, Elden Ring Director “No Idea” Why Successful,…

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F2P Panel Q&A: RTS, Predictions, Culture, and More!

November 30, 2022

Eric Kress (Deconstructor of Fun), Tim Morten (Frost Giant), and yours truly answer USC Advanced Games Business’ students questions. Thanks for subscribing…

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Market Wire | November 28, 2022

November 28, 2022

Warzone vs. Battlefield, Phil Spencer Interview, FTC to Challenge Microsoft Acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Indian vs. Chinese Gaming Market, & Pokemon Scarlet…

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F2P Game Monetization: Good vs. Evil

November 24, 2022

Tim Morten (Frost Giant), Eric Kress (Deconstructor of Fun), and Ed Zobrist (USC Lecturer, former Epic) talk about the future of F2P…

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Market Wire | November 21, 2022

November 21, 2022

We’re trying something new. Want to see weekly gaming market data and news? Good morning. Welcome to a new segment focusing on gaming…

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The Case for Good “Assholes”

November 19, 2022

Not everything is as it may seem. Sometimes, someone who may be perceived as an asshole, may be your best friend. It…

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This Above All: Be True

November 10, 2022

On the criticality of understanding what your life’s objectives are and staying true to yourself. Also, why companies shouldn’t all be the…

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How to Install Company Values & Culture ft. Stoffer Touborg | Philosophy Friday #21

October 21, 2022

Communication isn’t enough, the values on the website and hung on a poster on the wall isn’t enough Photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash In…

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Mr. Beast, Tesla AI Day, and the Future of Game Development: Small Vector Creation is Coming!

October 12, 2022

The world’s greatest YouTube creator demonstrates the potential for future game creators I was 3 hours in when I realized what was…

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