Get ready for your weekly dose of unfiltered game industry news. In this episode, the crew discusses Supercell's and Dream's latest titles. We also talk about the history and future of celebrity collaborations within games.

Your hosts: Jen Donahoe, Eric Kress, Laura Taranto & Phillip Black

our partners: AppsFlyer, Xsolla, Heroic Labs & Data.ai

Product Deep Dives looks at Playrix's Township to deconstruct how this game went from a farming sim to a multi-billion dollar success. Join Laura Taranto and Jen Donahoe as they reap what this game has to offer!

Make sure to watch with video, as we have data and insights you won't want to miss.

In today’s mature mobile gaming market, the importance of building a brand, storytelling, and creating distinct brand identities is crucial for success. 

This podcast delves into the journey of revitalizing Futureplay’s Merge Gardens through an emphasis on strategic IP creation, branding improvements, and effective storytelling. 

Guest: Martin Mohr, CCO @ Bond Creative Agency

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The case of Merge Garden

Martin Mohr

Bond Creative Agency

Who are BIG gaming funds good for? Are the AAA game studios going to extinct? And why is Fallout such a damn good show? This and many more questions were mulled by the TWIG crew. 

Oh, and Eric Kress is back. That means that the profanities are flying once again. 

Your hosts: Eric Kress, Michail Katkoff, Jen Donahoe, and Phillip Black.

Our partners: Xsolla, AppsFlyer, Heroic Labs, and Sensor Tower.

Dive into the world of Istanbul's venture capital scene with Laton Venture's Görkem Türk.

Together we explore essential topics like investment strategies prioritizing founding teams' quality, the evolving role of culture in startups, and future trends in gaming such as AI and socialization-focused experiences.

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What is the impact of privacy updates on ad revenue and user acquisition strategies? 

In this episode, Google’s Ross Brockman and Kwalee’s John Wright discuss the need for adaptation, innovation, and the importance of leveraging first-party data for customized user experiences. 

The conversation reflects a balance between acknowledging challenges and maintaining optimism for growth and evolution in the ad monetization landscape.

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Buckle up kids because this episode has barely any profanity. Kress is MIA while the team talks about Brawl Stars' Baby Shark collaboration and the state of the gaming market. Phil geeks out on inflation, Mishka talks about interest rates, Jen discusses toy lines and Laura is put on the spot to cover the latest layoffs news.

Eric Kress sits down with Matt Wyble, COO of Second Dinner, to talk about Marvel Snap and what's next for Second Dinner. What does a studio do with $100M in the bank? The two spend some time talking about the state of Blizzard and the state of the industry.