Epic Games comes to mobile, Xbox pivots away from exclusives (and consoles?!), and Nvidia unveils exciting AI for NPCs. Find out how these will impact the games industry, game development, and YOU! It's all in this episode of Games Growth with Upptic!

A new MOBA-shooter hybrid game is taking Steam by storm – and it seems to have Valve's fingerprints all over it. Learn all there is to know about Deadlock!

Dive into Valve's not-so-secret new game, Unity's Q2 earnings and new Chief Product Officer, and the hidden web3 giant that everyone is referencing this election cycle. It's all in this episode of Games Growth with Upptic!

🎮 From Marvel Snap's bold bet on Godot to X's controversial lawsuit against advertisers, we've got all the key insights you need to stay ahead in games and marketing. Plus, RIP GameInformer – end of an era for gaming mags! Don't miss out, watch now! ✨

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00:00 – Opening segment

01:11 – Can Godot DETHRONE Unity?

08:11 – X, Elon SCREW Advertisers

15:03 – Farewell, GameInformer 🪦

18:30 – Closing segment

Get more gaming insights at www.upptic.com!

Google just reversed its cookie deprecation plan and Konvoy has released its Q2 2024 games industry report – plus, Friend AI is causing a stir. We break down the actionable marketing strategies and growth opportunities for you!

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Opening segment

01:10 – Google privacy U-TURN

07:11 – Games investments SHRINK in Q2

22:54 – AI Friend INCINERATES funding

28:58 – Closing and sponsor plug

Get more games industry insights at www.upptic.com!

Discover how web stores are transforming the gaming industry! With purchase rates soaring to 80% and exclusive deals for players, is this the future of game monetization? Watch now to find out!

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Cold open

00:37 – State of games marketing

01:40 – The web store player journey

04:10 – Web store economics + strategies

08:43 – Web stores by the numbers

10:50 – Web stores and distribution

12:45 – Building a better ecosystem

15:50 – Getting started

16:44 – Outro

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Axie Infinity's co-founder just dropped the ULTIMATE web3 growth playbook! Watch now to get all the key insights, plus a few areas we think need additional consideration!

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Axie's growth playbook:

https://x.com/Jihoz_Axie/status/1813340640433807795

Our podcast with Apeiron:

https://upptic.com/web2-5-gaming-with-apeiron-frank-cheng-games-growth-with-upptic/

Get more web3 gaming insights at www.upptic.com!

In this episode: Shocking leaks reveal Valve's staggering revenue per employee, Axie's new Web3 growth playbook is dissected, and Xbox Game Pass changes spark a discussion on its value proposition and long-term viability.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Opening and summary

00:58 – Valve’s INSANE profits leaked

07:51 – Axie’s growth playbook REVEALED

21:30 – Xbox Game Pass costs HOW MUCH?

26:16 – Closing and sponsor plug

Axie's growth playbook:

https://x.com/Jihoz_Axie/status/1813340640433807795

Our podcast with Apeiron:

https://upptic.com/web2-5-gaming-with-apeiron-frank-cheng-games-growth-with-upptic/

Get more games industry insights at www.upptic.com!

The recent Pixelberry acquisition by Series Entertainment looks to be a strategic fit that could change the game for interactive fiction. Learn how Series' AI could impact writing for "Choices" and other mobile games!

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Get more mobile game insights at www.upptic.com!

Get ready for a new era in mobile game distribution! Apple has approved the Epic Games Store for iOS in the European Union. With lower fees and less competition, the Epic Games Store looks to be a lucrative option for game developers. Can Epic shake Apple's near-monopoly?

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