Today, we talk about Ananta, NetEase’s upcoming F2P open-world RPG, rumoured to feature no gacha mechanics, and what this move could mean for the company and the future of the genre. In our latest podcast episode, we discuss the “TikTok of Games” and dive into the possible future of on-chain creator earnings. Lastly, we bring you this week’s top news items as well as a fresh batch of content worth consuming. The post NetEase’s Ananta and The Future of Gacha appeared first on Naavik.| Naavik
In this episode, host Kalie Moore talks with Charlie Blackstock, Co-founder & CEO of Remix.gg, the “TikTok of games” where anyone can instantly play and remix community-built titles. They discuss why instant, zero-install games resonate with Gen Z and Millennials, how AI is lowering the barrier to creation and enabling culture-speed hits, and how Web3 rails can power... The post The TikTok of Games appeared first on Naavik.| Naavik
Today, we discuss Krafton’s global M&A strategy, and our new podcast episode gives you a game industry market update. We also round up this week’s top news items and bring you a fresh list of content worth consuming. The post Krafton’s Global M&A Strategy appeared first on Naavik.| Naavik
With the games industry in constant evolution, it’s important to occasionally pause and take stock of where things stand. Host Devin Becker is joined by Aaron Bush, Managing Partner and Co-Founder at Naavik, for a wide-ranging check-in on market trends, strategic moves from platform holders and investors, and how the current landscape might evolve from here. The conversation... The post Market Update: UEFN Monetization, Meta’s Vision, and the Future of Consoles appeared first on Naavik.| Naavik
Rising, Bungie’s first mobile entry, launched Aug 28, 2025. Developed by NetEase, this free-to-play shooter expands Destiny to mobile & China.| Naavik
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Mobile publishing is a beast of its own, built on speed, data, and above all, user acquisition. In this episode, host Alexandra Takei, Director at Ruckus Games, sits down with Asi Burak, Chief Business Officer of Tilting Point, to unpack the future of mobile publishing and why UA financing has become one of the most talked-about trends in... The post UA Financing Reshapes Mobile Publishing with Tilting Point appeared first on Naavik.| Naavik
In today's issue, we unpack Atari’s revamped business strategy and share the latest industry news and insights. The post Atari’s Renewed M&A Strategy appeared first on Naavik.| Naavik
The now-banned RMG section was a key contributor to India’s gaming sector, accounting for approximately 85% of its revenue, which hit $3.2B in 2024.| Naavik
Today, we look into Duolingo’s strategy for the future development of its app after the company’s acquisition of the music gaming studio NextBeat. We also bring you a new podcast episode where we talk about the increasing role of AI in game development, as well as this week’s top news and some hand-picked Content Worth Consuming. The post Duolingo’s Next Beat: Music, Math, and More appeared first on Naavik.| Naavik
With AI taking over the tech industry, its role in game development is slowly shifting from novelty to potential necessity. Host Devin Becker sits down with Francois Courset, a consultant at Naavik with experience on using AI in game development, to explore the current and near-future landscape of AI in game creation. The conversation covers everything from Francois’... The post On the Front Lines of AI Game Dev appeared first on Naavik.| Naavik
Minigames in mobile titles date back to the late 2000s, with early examples like Kingdom Hearts Mobile, a collection of small in-game challenges.| Naavik
The toy business has long overlapped with video games, of course, but recent months and years have seen a number of important changes.| Naavik
Join host David Taylor as he interviews The Gang, a pioneering team in Roblox gaming, creators of Strongman Simulator with over 1.5 billion plays.| Naavik
Who has what it takes to create the next hit live-service FPS? Explore the top contenders reshaping the future of multiplayer shooters.| Naavik
Unpacking PlayStation’s evolving strategy as it shifts focus to live-service games, cross-platform play, and a broader gaming ecosystem.| Naavik