Deconstructor of Fun

TWIG #302 Epic Legal Showdowns, Ubisoft Woes, and MMO Thrills


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Jen Donahoe, Eric Kress, Phillip Black, and Mishka Katkoff discuss the impact of California's new digital ownership law, highlights from the Tokyo Game Show, and the record-breaking numbers on Steam. They also delve into Ubisoft's delays, Behavior Interactive's acquisitions, and Meta's new AR glasses, concluding with a look at Genshin Impact's impressive revenue and market influence.


Takeaways

* Mishka shares insights from his recent travels and conferences.

* Squad Busters faces challenges in the competitive gaming market.

* Indie game publishing is on the rise with new trends emerging.

* California's new law impacts digital ownership for gamers.

* The relevance of the Tokyo Game Show is declining in the gaming industry.

* Steam continues to break user records, showcasing its dominance.

* Ubisoft's delays raise concerns about its leadership and future.

* Behavior Interactive is expanding through acquisitions despite challenges.

* Meta's AR glasses could revolutionize user interaction with technology.

* Genshin Impact's success highlights the potential for high-budget mobile games.


Segments:

03:07 Mishka's Adventures and Industry Insights

06:32 Squadbusters

08:14 Quick Hits

15:50 Epic Games and Legal Battles

18:58 Ubisoft Struggles

22:09 Behavior Interactive + M&A

27:16 Throne and Liberty: A New MMO Experience

31:34 Sports FC 25

34:51 India

37:52 Match Factory'

39:08 Monopoly Go's Going Soft?

44:20 Dragon Ball Z

45:27 Chris Likes Meta's Orion AR Glasses??

52:58 Genshin Impact

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