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Exploring the business and future of video games. Tune in on your podcast platform of choice, and sign up to receive new episode alerts.| Naavik
Exploring the business and future of video games. Tune in on your podcast platform of choice, and sign up to receive new episode alerts.| Naavik
As digital platforms evolve, so too does the business of tabletop RPGs (TTRPGs). In this episode, host Devin Becker sits down with David Scott, CEO of Evil Genius Games, to explore the intersection of analog and digital in the TTRPG space. David shares his perspective on where the market currently stands, the evolving role of virtual tabletops,... The post The Present & Future of Digital Tabletop RPGs appeared first on Naavik.| Naavik
Today, we look into Apple and Google’s new app stores’ features, talk about AI and talent in a new podcast episode, and also bring you this week’s top news and a fresh batch of content worth consuming. The post App Stores Finally Play Along With Games appeared first on Naavik.| Naavik
Are AI games right around the corner? In our second-ever live audience show, host Alexandra Takei, Director at Ruckus Games, sits down with Serge Kynstautas, Head of Engineering at Gardens Interactive, a venture-backed startup building a social online shared fantasy adventure game, and Meir Wasserman, Head of Engineering at 2K Technology. Shooting live from the 3rd annual Pragma Online Services Summit in... The post AI & Talent in Games Engineering: Hype Meets Reality – Live at Pragm...| Naavik
Today, we share our take on EA’s $55B takeover by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, where we discuss the impact of the deal for the company itself and for the gaming industry going forward. In our latest podcast episode, we talk about the big entertainment companies’ increasing interest in Roblox, and we also bring you this week’s top news items and content worth consuming. The post How EA Became a Saudi Trophy Asset appeared first on Naa...| Naavik
In this episode, host David Taylor sits down with two fantastic guests to explore why large entertainment companies are increasingly paying attention to Roblox.| Naavik
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
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
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
