Welcome to TWIG #56 everybody. This week we focus on live ops companies like DECA and now Rogue Games who will live operate Vainglory for Super Evil Megacorp.

Today we have your usual hosts Joe Kim, Eric Kress, and Adam Telfer (Miska's out today). Joining us however is Ken Go CEO of DECA who will talk about DECA's business and the business of live ops specialists.

The full news we discuss is as follows:

#1. Deca Games plays F2P’s long tail, buying 4 one-time hits from GREE

#2. Super Evil Megacorp raises $10.5 million, moves on to new game, and hands Vainglory off to Rogue Games

#3. Supercell cans Rush Wars

#4. BlizzCon 2019’s biggest announcements: Diablo 4, Overwatch 2, and an apology 

Watch the Ironsource Gamefest video on GameMakers: HERE

Watch the video interview with Mike DeLaet CEO of Rogue Games on GameMakers: HERE

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