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Christian Limon is the former Chief Growth Officer at Wish, which was the top spending advertiser on Google and Facebook. He was also the Chief Growth Officer at Tubi and Gemini. Throughout his career, Christian has achieved five exits and $28 billion in IPO and M&A proceeds. He has launched 20 apps and led 33 more apps on growth and monetization. Eric Seufert is the General Partner at Heracles Capital, a pre-seed venture capital fund focused on the mobile technology ecosystem. After beginning his career at Skype, he held a marketing leadership role at Rovio, where he launched Angry Birds 2. Eric also founded Agamemnon, a mobile marketing analytics startup acquired in 2017. He is the author of Freemium Economics and manages Mobile Dev Memo, a blog on mobile advertising and monetization. In this episode… Today's marketers face a challenging paradox: the more data they have, the harder it is to identify what's valuable. Between conflicting attribution reports, algorithm-driven campaign shifts, and pressure to scale fast, many teams optimize for metrics that don't move the needle. How can growth leaders cut through the noise to build scalable and realistic strategies? Seasoned mobile growth strategist Christian Limon emphasizes the need for broad, strategic creative testing that breaks out of traditional methods like UGC. He recommends marketers tap into unconventional sources and avoid over-controlling creative input. Leading economic and digital marketing strategist Eric Seufert urges brands to prioritize commercial outcomes like profit and ROAS rather than exclusive platform metrics. Marketers can also use AI to enhance workflows and generate ideas for optimizing LTV.  Join William Harris in today's episode of the Up Arrow Podcast as he chats with Christian Limon, growth strategist, and Eric Seufert, General Partner at Heracles Capital, about optimizing growth marketing. Together, they discuss how to identify meaningful marketing metrics, how to build systematic, creative-first campaigns, and the dangers of over-diversifying channels.

Quell'albergo non s'ha da abitare. Almeno non così. E' la risposta del Comune di Val Mara al Canton Ticino, che da parte sua aveva trovato un accordo con il proprietario del Park Hotel di Rovio in disuso da quattro anni per alloggiare provvisoriamente una quarantina di persone la cui domanda d'asilo è stata accolta. Una soluzione congelata, quella dell'albergo rosa. Un Comune arrabbiato per non esser stato informato in tempi ragionevoli. Una popolazione che martedì sera ha espresso tutto il suo malcontento di principio in un'affollata riunione pubblica: lo stabile è fatiscente, Rovio è lontana da tutto, 40 arrivi per una popolazione di 800 anime sono troppi, l'autopostale si riempirebbe di migranti e nessuno andrebbe più al negozietto del paese. Fra paure, reclami, polemiche e bisogni concreti, Modem fa il punto e allarga lo sguardo al tema dell'accoglienza in Ticino con: RENZO ZANINI – capo Ufficio cantonale TI richiedenti l'asilo e rifugiatiJGOR ZOCCHETTI - sindaco di Val MaraDEBORA BANCHINI FERSINI – dir. Croce Rossa Svizzera SottoceneriWILLY LUBRINI - Mendrisiotto Regione Aperta

PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple and news editor Aaron Astle discuss the latest mobile games industry news on the Week in Mobile Games podcast.On this episode, we:Analyse Scopely's $3.5 billion acquisition of Niantic's games business (check out our Pocket Gamer Reacts video for more insights).Highlight the recent flurry of investment news stories that could signal a more positive future for the games industry.Get insights on Sonic Rumble's development, delay and IP partnership potential.Talk about whether alternative app stores are really capitalising on the opportunity to disrupt the App Store and Google Play.Discuss the news that France's regulator wants to reverse ATT(!).** Let's Connect **

Recently, after watching a YouTube documentary on the rise and fall of Angry Birds and its parent company, Rovio, AKAPAD The Film Buff decided to revisit the fully animated Angry Birds movie on Hulu. However, his take on how the film's narrative resolves the core gameplay mechanics of the original game might surprise you. Those who brought us this film Jason Sudeikis – Red (voice) Josh Gad – Chuck (voice) Danny McBride – Bomb (voice) Maya Rudolph – Matilda (voice) Bill Hader – Leonard (voice) Peter Dinklage – Mighty Eagle (voice) Sean Penn – Terence (voice) Keegan-Michael Key – Judge Peckinpah (voice) Kate McKinnon – Stella (voice) Key Crew: Directors – Clay Kaytis, Fergal Reilly Producers – John Cohen, Catherine Winder Screenplay – Jon Vitti Music – Heitor Pereira Editing – Kent Beyda, Ally Garrett Casting – Linda Lamontagne Production Companies – Columbia Pictures, Rovio Entertainment, Sony Pictures Animation Animation & Effects – Sony Pictures Imageworks More about The Angry Birds The Angry Birds Movie (2016): A Fowl-Tempered Delight Picture this: an island paradise where birds live in blissful ignorance of the outside world—except for Red (voiced by Jason Sudeikis), a permanently scowling outcast with a serious chip on his wing. When a mysterious boatload of green pigs, led by the overly charming Leonard (Bill Hader), arrives bearing gifts and promises of friendship, Red is the only one suspicious enough to see through their porky deception. As his feathered neighbors throw a raucous welcome party, the pigs pull off the ultimate heist—stealing the birds' most precious possessions: their eggs. Forced into action, Red, alongside his hyperactive sidekick Chuck (Josh Gad) and the explosive Bomb (Danny McBride), sets off on a high-flying adventure to reclaim their future hatchlings. The trio's only hope? The legendary, if wildly out-of-shape, Mighty Eagle (Peter Dinklage). What follows is a slapstick-fueled siege of Piggy Island, culminating in a bombastic, wing-flapping showdown that's part Mission: Impossible, part Looney Tunes mayhem. With its vibrant animation, zippy humor, and a surprising amount of heart, The Angry Birds Movie takes a viral mobile game and launches it into a kinetic, family-friendly blockbuster that's as charmingly ridiculous as it is unexpectedly fun.

Recently, after watching a YouTube documentary on the rise and fall of Angry Birds and its parent company, Rovio, AKAPAD The Film Buff decided to revisit the fully animated Angry Birds movie on Hulu. However, his take on how the film's narrative resolves the core gameplay mechanics of the original game might surprise you.Those who brought us this filmJason Sudeikis – Red (voice)Josh Gad – Chuck (voice)Danny McBride – Bomb (voice)Maya Rudolph – Matilda (voice)Bill Hader – Leonard (voice)Peter Dinklage – Mighty Eagle (voice)Sean Penn – Terence (voice)Keegan-Michael Key – Judge Peckinpah (voice)Kate McKinnon – Stella (voice)Key Crew:Directors – Clay Kaytis, Fergal ReillyProducers – John Cohen, Catherine WinderScreenplay – Jon VittiMusic – Heitor PereiraEditing – Kent Beyda, Ally GarrettCasting – Linda LamontagneProduction Companies – Columbia Pictures, Rovio Entertainment, Sony Pictures AnimationAnimation & Effects – Sony Pictures ImageworksMore about The Angry BirdsThe Angry Birds Movie (2016): A Fowl-Tempered DelightPicture this: an island paradise where birds live in blissful ignorance of the outside world—except for Red (voiced by Jason Sudeikis), a permanently scowling outcast with a serious chip on his wing. When a mysterious boatload of green pigs, led by the overly charming Leonard (Bill Hader), arrives bearing gifts and promises of friendship, Red is the only one suspicious enough to see through their porky deception. As his feathered neighbors throw a raucous welcome party, the pigs pull off the ultimate heist—stealing the birds' most precious possessions: their eggs.Forced into action, Red, alongside his hyperactive sidekick Chuck (Josh Gad) and the explosive Bomb (Danny McBride), sets off on a high-flying adventure to reclaim their future hatchlings. The trio's only hope? The legendary, if wildly out-of-shape, Mighty Eagle (Peter Dinklage). What follows is a slapstick-fueled siege of Piggy Island, culminating in a bombastic, wing-flapping showdown that's part Mission: Impossible, part Looney Tunes mayhem.With its vibrant animation, zippy humor, and a surprising amount of heart, The Angry Birds Movie takes a viral mobile game and launches it into a kinetic, family-friendly blockbuster that's as charmingly ridiculous as it is unexpectedly fun.

Politikár je satirická diskusná relácia o politike a o tom, čo kvári a prekvapuje spoločnosť. Všetky situácie, osoby, ale aj ľudia v tomto podcaste sú vymyslené a nič sa nezakladá na pravde. Podobnosť so slovenskou realitou je čisto náhodná.Dobrý deň milý diváci a milé diváčky, ctení poslucháči a poslucháčky a ctené diváctvo a poslucháčstvo. Uplynulý týždeň bol opäť kráľovstvom politického bizáru a my sme tu na to, aby sme vám o tom priniesli svedectvo. Aktuálne dianie pre vás komentovali komici Matej Makovický aka Mako a silný hlas východu Marián Psár.V relácii sa diskutovalo:O referende za Rusko jednej proruskej skupinkyO obľúbených susedoch malého KalihoO tom, čo o netreba menovať v MoskveO jednom utekajúcom premiéroviO mentálnej atletike jedného ministra športuA jednej odtrhnutej Tabakovej

How is AI transforming the way we interact with sound, voice, and digital personas? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Alex Bordanova, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Voicemod, about the company's groundbreaking approach to AI-driven voice transformation and its expanding role beyond gaming. Originally developed to enhance voice chat experiences for gamers, Voicemod has evolved into a powerful tool for real-time voice modulation, combining traditional digital signal processing (DSP) with cutting-edge AI. Alex shares how their technology enables users to alter their voice characteristics—changing timbre, pitch, and resonance—while maintaining clarity and intelligibility. With millions of users creating custom voices every month, Voicemod is at the forefront of AI-powered audio innovation. We discuss the launch of Voicemod Key, a new hardware solution bringing voice transformation to console gaming and VR, allowing seamless integration between microphones and gaming platforms. Alex also highlights the importance of ethical AI practices, emphasizing Voicemod's commitment to using professionally recorded and consented datasets to train its AI models responsibly. Beyond gaming, Voicemod is forging partnerships with major entertainment brands, collaborating with Warner Bros, Rovio, and other global IP holders to bring iconic voices to life. As audio technology catches up to the advancements in visual media, what does the future hold for voice augmentation in entertainment, communication, and beyond?

Get ready to explore the stories behind some of the most iconic and innovative apps that have shaped the mobile landscape! We're here with App Masters Greatest Hits—a 10-episode series where we'll journey back in time to uncover the successes, challenges, and game-changing moments that made these apps truly distinguished. In this episode, we're joined by a Wilhelm Taht, VP of Rovio - Makers of Angry Birds, who takes us on a journey through the worlds of casual, mid-core, and hardcore gaming. From the addictive mechanics of Clash Royale to the strategic soft launch of Angry Birds Blast, this episode is packed with invaluable insights. In this episode, you'll discover: ✔️ What defines casual, mid-core, and hardcore games ✔️ The secrets behind successful soft launches and market strategies ✔️ How to leverage user metrics for maximum game success Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/ Get your app audited: ⁠⁠https://appmasters.com/audit/ ********************************************* Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@App Masters Twitter: ⁠@App Masters TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠ *********************************************

Why You Can't-Miss This EpisodeDive into the fascinating future of customer interactions as Sirte Pihlaja discusses the rise of machine customers and digital assistants. Discover how this emerging technology will revolutionize customer experiences, reshape industries, and create a new era of business opportunities. This episode is your guide if you want to stay ahead in CX.About the GuestSirte Pihlaja is the CEO and Customer Experience Optimiser of Shirute, the first customer experience agency in Finland. She is also heading the activities of the Customer Experience Professionals Association (CXPA) in Finland. Sirte is an internationally known expert in her field, a trainer, designer, and strategist with over 25 years of experience in advising large domestic and international corporations and brands in different industries (e.g., Elisa, Arabia, Fiskars, Hackman, Iittala, Marimekko, Nokia, Nordea, Rovio, S-Group, TeliaSonera, Veikkaus, VR and Finnish Broadcasting Company).Sirte delivers creative solutions in customer experience research and experience design, customer experience management, data-driven business, the voice of customer and reputation management, and concretizing solutions through multi-channel service design.Relevant Linkshttps://linkedin.com/in/sirte https://www.shirute.fi/en https://www.machinecustomers.fi The Top 3 Key LearningsMachine Customers Are the Future: Autonomous digital assistants are evolving rapidly, offering businesses a unique opportunity to innovate and engage with a growing market segment.Empathy Meets Automation: While human connections remain essential, companies must also adapt to machine interactions that prioritize efficiency and convenience.Prepare for Hyper-Personalization: The rise of machine customers will demand tailored customer journeys and proactive, AI-driven solutions.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Presentation 04:18 Exploring the Concept of Machine Customers 06:24 Practical Examples and Uses of Digital Assistants 09:12 Creating and Utilizing Digital Assistants 13:12 Challenges and Opportunities for Companies 23:26 Future of Machine Customers and AI 27:38 Conclusion and Contact InformationKeywordsmachine customers, digital assistants, customer experience, CX innovation, autonomous systems, generative AI, hyper-personalization, customer journeys, CX strategy, future of CX, AI in CX, empathy in CX, AI tools, proactive solutions, digital transformationFinal NoteThank you for tuning into the CX Goalkeeper Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review. Stay connected for more insightful discussions:Podcast PageApple PodcastSpotifyYouTubeFeedback is always welcome—don't hesitate to reach out and share your thoughts!

Mobile game Angry Birds debuted on the App Store on 11th December, 2009. The quirky and fun cartoonish characters and addictive gameplay found fans - but it took Apple featuring the app as their ‘Game of the Week' in early 2010 for the Finnish creation to become a cultural juggernaut, catapulting mobile gaming into the mainstream. Angry Birds wasn't just a game; it was a masterclass in universal appeal. Rovio cracked the code of "four-quadrant gaming," targeting men, women, kids, and adults alike. Its intuitive drag-and-release mechanics suited the touchscreen revolution, making it accessible to non-gamers, and, by 2011, Angry Birds had evolved into a full-blown multimedia empire, spawning toys, cartoons, and a movie. Though sceptics doubted its longevity, the 2016 "Angry Birds" movie grossed $352 million, proving the franchise's unexpected staying power. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly explain what a roast turkey had to do with the Angry Birds phenomenon; consider how the game ushered in a rush for downloadable updates and an ever-closer developer-player relationship; and come to blows as to whether future generations of kids will recognise the characters as they do Mickey Mouse now… Further Reading: • ‘Ten Years at the Top - An in-depth chronicle of Angry Birds' history' (Pocket Gamer, 2019): https://www.pocketgamer.com/angry-birds/ten-years-at-the-top-an-in-depth-chronicle-of-angr/ • ‘In depth: How Rovio made Angry Birds a winner (and what's next)' (Wired, 2011): https://www.wired.com/story/how-rovio-made-angry-birds-a-winner/ • ‘Angry Birds In-game Trailer' (Rovio, 2009): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNNzRyd1xz0 Love the show? Support us!  Join 

I dagens avsnitt är Robin och Jakob på plats i Stockholm och besöker Angry Birds-studion Rovio där Robin också jobbar som gameplay designer. De intervjuar Robins kollegor: Producenten Adam Aynousse och Game Designern Alexandra Palfelt.

Today's teacher is Rich Wong, general partner at renowned venture firm Accel. Rich is a very special investor and leader, and he spent many years as an operator prior to his time in VC. What was going to be a short stint as a venture operating partner nearly 20 years ago turned into a defining pivot for Rich. He not only quickly reached the top of the venture profession but also became the go-to investor for many luminary companies, such as Atlassian, UiPath, AdMob, Checkr, Rovio, Service Channel, and many many more.  His range of interests spans beyond venture, and he's very involved in many of the leading university-based poverty alleviation labs. It's always a treasure for us to find someone who integrates so many facets of life in service of others. Please enjoy our class with Rich Wong. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by EightSleep, the temperature-controlled mattress cover that heats or cools your mattress to transform your sleep. The Pod 4 Ultra is the new gold standard in intelligent sleep systems. It can be added to your current mattress like a fitted sheet and is been clinically proven to give you up to an hour more quality of sleep every night. The cooling capability can cool your side of the bed to 20 degrees below room temperature, all managed by the pod's autopilot feature, which adjusts the temperature throughout the night. Go to eightsleep.com/joys for $350 off.  ----- Joys of Compounding is a property of Pine Grove Studios in collaboration with Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Joys of Compounding, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.  Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Follow us on Twitter: @Buhrman_Rick | @PaulBuser | @JoinColossus Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to the Joys of Compounding (00:04:41) The Atlassian Chase Story (00:07:41) Bootstrapping and Venture Capital (00:18:10) Excel's Founding and Evolution (00:22:14) Rich Wong's Early Influences (00:24:42) Becoming an Accidental Venture Capitalist (00:31:39) Excel's Team Dynamics and Investment Strategies (00:38:28) The Evolution of Mobility and AI (00:39:58) Bottom-Up Innovation and Defense Technology (00:41:25) AI's Role in Incumbents vs. Startups (00:44:53) Service Channel Case Study (00:47:58) Capital Efficiency and Indigestion (00:51:04) The Role of Grit and Overfunding (00:55:29) Venture Capital Ecosystem and Returns (01:04:03) Public Policy and Poverty Solutions (01:11:43) Balancing Career and Personal Life (01:15:37) How Rich Wants His Life To Be Measured

On his 55th visit to beyond the Wall (aka. Finland) Peter Levin of Griffin Gaming Partners delves into the influence of Finland's gaming scene, the global success of companies like Supercell, and the legacy of titles such as Angry Birds and Habbo Hotel.  We discuss the impact of technology, transmedia trends, and how non-endemic players like Netflix are entering the gaming space. The conversation covers strategic mergers and acquisitions, the resurgence of PC gaming, and the exciting potential in emerging markets.  Tune in to understand how cultural adaptability, partnership dynamics, and IP management are driving the gaming industry forward. 00:00 Introduction and Peter's Frequent Visits to Finland 02:59 Rovio and Angry Birds 08:35 Impact of Nokia and Finnish Gaming Success 15:08 Challenges and Opportunities in the Finnish Gaming Market 18:56 Global Perspective and Market Dynamics 27:09 Transmedia and Gaming Adaptations 37:33 Disney's Aha Moment 38:12 Legacy Media and Gaming 38:37 Warner Brothers' Gaming Success 39:21 Advice for Big IP Holders 39:37 Investing in Gaming Executives 40:37 Strategic Acquisitions 41:27 Sports Leagues and Gaming 41:55 Overinvestment Concerns 42:48 Netflix's Gaming Strategy 50:18 Transmedia Business Case 52:16 John Wick in Fortnite 55:20 Skills and IP Partnerships 01:07:01 Future of Gaming 01:10:49 Closing Thoughts --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/support

Ok, we know this episode should be called Something Fun on the Toilet with MK, but we're chose to keep it classy. Our guest this week is Michail Katkoff, a veteran of Zynga, Supercell, and Rovio, partner in Play Ventures, and founder of Deconstructor of Fun. In all of these different roles he's developed a unique understanding of our industry from different perspectives. We discuss product management, insane mobile profits and the ecosystem necessary to support game studios.00:00 – Introduction: Alex and Aaron introduce Mishka, highlighting his diverse roles in the gaming industry.02:00 – First Steps: Mishka talks about his first role in the industry at Digital Chocolate and his encounters with Trip Hawkins.05:45 – Cultural Differences in Gaming: Mishka reflects on the differences between the Finnish and Californian working cultures.08:30 – Early Influences: Growing up in the Soviet Union, Mishka shares how Pong and Sega sparked his passion for gaming.10:50 – From Business to Games: Mishka recounts how he left the corporate world to pursue his dream in the gaming industry.14:00 – Product Management Explained: Mishka breaks down the role of a Product Manager in gaming and how he helped shape game monetization.16:30 – Crazy Discoveries in Player Data: Mishka reveals insights from analyzing player behavior and the surprising findings about in-game sales.22:00 – Ethics in Monetization: A candid conversation about the moral questions surrounding microtransactions and the 'whale' phenomenon.29:00 – Building the Finnish Gaming Scene: Mishka explains how Nokia and the Finnish education system helped create a gaming ecosystem.36:00 – Challenges for Indie Developers: Discussion on the current challenges small studios face in breaking into the mobile gaming market.40:30 – Favorite Games: Mishka shares his love for grand strategy and historical games, and his mobile game preferences.45:00 – Deconstructor of Fun: How Mishka started Deconstructor of Fun and grew it into a leading platform for industry insights.50:00 – Launching a Studio: Mishka talks about starting a game studio and its eventual acquisition by Sony.This episode is perfect for anyone interested in the gaming industry, product management, or how mobile gaming has evolved over the years!Thank you for listening to our podcast all about videogames and the amazing people who bring them to life!Hosted by Alexander Seropian and Aaron MarroquinFind us at www.thefourthcurtain.comCome join the conversation at https://discord.gg/KWeGE4xHfeVideos available at https://www.youtube.com/@thefourthcurtainFollow us on twitter: @fourthcurtainEdited and mastered at https://noise-floor.comFeaturing the music track Liberation by 505

Welcome to an ARG Presents Special Feature! This week, myself and THE BRENT had the honor of chatting with Dean Bent! Dean is a rags to riches story in the gaming business. From starting out working the phones at US Gold to Game Testing at Rage to QA work on the N-GAGE! This man worked for companies like Eidos, Code Masters, Rovio, and more! He's helped PRODUCE games like Angry Birds, Alan Wake II, and Cyberpunk, and is currently at Nvidia! Kick back and hear the tales of travel and change from a fellow who has travelled the world and seen it all!

Welcome to an ARG Presents Special Feature! This week, myself and THE BRENT had the honor of chatting with Dean Bent! Dean is a rags to riches story in the gaming business. From starting out working the phones at US Gold to Game Testing at Rage to QA work on the N-GAGE! This man worked for companies like Eidos, Code Masters, Rovio, and more! He's helped PRODUCE games like Angry Birds, Alan Wake II, and Cyberpunk, and is currently at Nvidia! Kick back and hear the tales of travel and change from a fellow who has travelled the world and seen it all!

Join us as we break down the best ways to build a winning User Acquisition (UA) strategy for your mobile game.This episode of the Mobile Games Playbook is about all things UA. In the crowded mobile gaming market, cutting through the noise and figuring out how to acquire users can be challenging.Join our expert guests, Kentaro Sugiara, Senior Performance Marketing Manager at Rovio, and Christie Crable, Head of Activations at GameRefinery, who will share actionable insights and proven techniques to help you develop a successful user acquisition (UA) strategy. Whether you're a seasoned game developer or just starting out, this episode of the Mobile Games Playbook offers a roadmap to navigating the ever-evolving world of mobile UA.Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and check out our website, https://liftoff.io/and https://gamerefinery.com/ for more information on game development topics.

Jon Jordan⁠ and ⁠BlockchainGamer.biz editor⁠ Jenny Jordan talk through the news for the week ending 28th June 2024, including: Talking to Sky Mavis' Jeff Zirlin about whether web3 gaming is dead. Pixels' DAUWs are down a lot since Chapter 2 launched. Is Sky Mavis' support for Axie Infinity now flogging a dead horse? How do you reinvent an IP c.f. Rovio and Angry Birds? Lumiterra announced for Ronin, not Solana, (probably)! Talking to Pixels' CMO Heidi about building solid community. Shardbound has launched an open beta via Epic Games Store. Netmarble is bringing its Marblex platform to Immutable zkEVM.

Join us as we break down the best ways to build a winning User Acquisition (UA) strategy for your mobile game.This episode of the Mobile Games Playbook is about all things UA. In the crowded mobile gaming market, cutting through the noise and figuring out how to acquire users can be challenging.Join our expert guests, Kentaro Sugiara, Senior Performance Marketing Manager at Rovio, and Christie Crable, Head of Activations at GameRefinery, who will share actionable insights and proven techniques to help you develop a successful user acquisition (UA) strategy. Whether you're a seasoned game developer or just starting out, this episode of the Mobile Games Playbook offers a roadmap to navigating the ever-evolving world of mobile UA.Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and check out our website, https://liftoff.io/and https://gamerefinery.com/ for more information on game development topics.

Akshat Goenka is a Partner at Moonfire. Enabling European entrepreneurs to dream big and execute fully on their bold ideas at the very earliest stages of their journeys is Moonfire's passion and cause. Moonfire can help entrepreneurs at the very start of their journeys to create the right foundations to drive growth exponentially. Moonfire lights a fire within seed stage investing in Europe to help entrepreneurs grow their boundless ambition and burning creativity. In partnering with Moonfire, companies benefit from Mattias Ljungman's extensive experience including 13 years as a Co-Founder of Atomico with investments in like Supercell, viagogo, Klarna and Rovio. Moonfire focuses on reimagining finance & money, realising the future of work, new frontiers in gaming and transforming healthcare.Akshat joins James Pringle and Hector Mason to discuss Moonfire's data-driven approach, Moonfire's ambition, the future of capital allocation, & so much more. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow The Riding Unicorns Podcast on our socials and your chosen podcast platform to stay up to date!

What are the most common blockers to growing games profitably? In other words, why won't your game grow? You built a game and it's awesome, but it's not growing like you want it to. What's wrong? Maybe this episode of Growth Masterminds holds the answer. Today we're chatting with who reminds me of Ben Affleck in The Consultant, because she's called in when nothing else is working Her name is Sara El Bachri. She runs ShamsCo, does the mobile gaming growth masterclass, and has worked with 40+ gaming studios over the last few years including EA, Rovio, Gameloft, DoubleDown, Netflix Games, and TutoToons. All of that means: she's seen a few things. And fixed a few things. We hear about the biggest blockers for growth for games both big and small ... and a little about Sara's journey to becoming an internationally renowned UA consultant. 00:00 The Growth Dilemma 00:33 Introducing Sarah El Bachri 01:27 Mobile Game Growth: Strategies and Insights 11:44 Bridging the Gap: Communication and Creativity in Game Studios 18:10 Unlocking Organic Growth: The Power of Testing and Education 21:49 The Importance of Internal Education and Collaboration 27:12 The Complexity of User Acquisition

Eric Seufert is a one-of-a-kind marketing expert. He has headed marketing at Rovio, Wooga, and N3TWORK. He has built Mobile Dev Memo into the leading site for marketing professionals. He became a venture capitalist after founding Heracles Capital. In this podcast, Eric Seufert returns back to the podcast to discuss predictions for mobile marketing. A must-listen for all of us! sign-up to our PGC event: https://event.appsflyer.com/appsflyerandheroiclabs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/support

In this episode; we speak to Peter Versterbacka - Founder Slush, Ex-Mighty Eagle at Rovio the creates of Angry Birds. He speaks to us on the no excuses mindset.Peter is an entrepreneur from the Finest Bay Area at the Heart of Eurasia, Helsinki, Finland. He has Branded communities co-created and initiated that includes the HP Bazaar, Mobile Monday, Slush, and Startup Sauna to name a few.

Today Kevin and Laura talk with Fergus Hurley. Fergus is the is the co-founder of Google's AI-powered compliance intelligence platform, Checks. We chat about Google's new AI platform, Gemini. We learn what multimodal AI is and how this is different from Bard and OpenAI. We discuss using Gen AI in the entrainment industry and the writer's strike. We chat about AI bias and even find out about Fergus's favorite Irish whiskey. Fergus spearheaded the creation of the platform by developing a product that leverages Google's sophisticated AI technology to streamline privacy compliance for some of the industry's leading digital applications such as Miniclip, Headspace, and Rovio. Fergus is an AI expert and enthusiast with an extensive background spanning over 15 years in the realms of mobile apps, and digital product development. In his prior role, he served as a zero-to-one focused product manager at Google Play, where he played a pivotal part in enhancing the Android user experience on a global scale. Preceding this, he made significant contributions to Google Research, focusing his expertise on Google Assistant and Waze Carpool.Fergus holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from University College Cork in Ireland.Please visit checks.google.com to learn more about Fergus' current platform.

Remember Office Space where the consultants came in and asked the QA manager what he actually did around here? (If not, drop everything and go watch it!) In this Growth Masterminds, we chat with Luis de la Camara, VP of Marketing at Rovio, about product marketing managers vs user acquisition managers: what they are, what they do, and why it matters. We also chat about aligning teams for success, crafting joy and a lot of other things, and more, including: - Introduction to Rovio - The difference between product marketing managers and user acquisition managers - The concept of crafts in marketing - The importance of empathy for the player - The roles of CMOs and CGOs in modern app marketing

How to deal with negative feedback? And the importance of self-esteem, self-awareness, self-reflection, and self-evaluation.  In today's Episode joined by my friend and former colleague, Sophie Vo. Sophie comes with 15 years of experience in the games industry working at companies like Gameloft, Wooga, Rovio, Voodoo, and Savage Game Studios. Sophie is perhaps best known for her Rise & Play podcast and newsletter, which focuses on leadership challenges in the gaming industry. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/support

Jesse Lempiäinen's agency helps apps test their marketing strategies for App Store, Google Play, and Steam pages before their product launches. In this episode, you'll learn the advantages of a/b testing your app store pages and take away the key metrics to measure. Jess got his start in mobile marketing at Rovio working on Angry Bird before co-founding Geeklab where he is the CEO today. Jesse is based in Finland. Questions Jesse Answered in this Episode:What have you developed at GeeklabDo apps need to have different strategies for different app stores? What have you learned since starting the company?What are app developers A/B testing in the app store with your platform?Are there specific creatives that you leverage more than others? How are you leveraging AI at Geeklab?What quantitative metrics are you looking at when A/B testing? Have you found that apps need to scrap their advertising strategies when they see high download volumes but Day 1 retention isn't there? How have privacy changes affected the testing that you do?Timestamp:1:40 How Jesse co-founded Geeklab3:52 What does Geeklab do? 6:45 App store optimization for Apple vs. Google Play7:47 Early startup learnings10:28 What A/B testing app store pages looks like14:07 Creatives: efficiency vs. performance15:32 Leveraging AI at Geeklab19:07 Key metrics to app store page testing27:27 What we learned from ATT and IDFA 30:26 Surveys vs. user behaviorQuotes:(4:04-4:32) “The reason why we need a tool like ours is that there are certain limitations that come with the native testing opportunities that Apple or Google provides. Like I mentioned, coming up with a new game idea or new app idea, and wanting to figure out what to call the app itself would be something that you couldn't test with the actual testing pages because they don't support any testing unless you actually develop the app already and have it up and running.”Mentioned in this Episode:Jesse Lempiäinen's LinkedInGeeklab

What we're playing this week: Eric: Streets of Rage 4 https://www.streets4rage.com/ Assassin's Creed III Remastered Sonic Frontiers Sega buys Rovio, the company behind Angry Birds: https://gamerant.com/sega-rovio-acquisition-explained-mobile-game-revenue-angry-birds-sonic-investor-relations/ * https://www.gamesindustry.biz/why-did-sega-buy-rovio * It's as if we have the vintage Sega vs Nintendo battle once again, but now waged over mobile * Sonic Superstars

The HPCritical Podcast crew discusses the latest in gaming for the week. This time joined by Gabe, Jerel, Brandon and Kristie. The Xbox 360 store is closing, Rovio and Angry Birds has been purchased by Sega, and Charles Martinet is no longer voicing Mario. The Playstation Portal has been revealed during Gamescom, Bioware laid off 50 employees, and Ubisoft+ may end up with Activision/Blizzard games as a part of their rotation. Come hear about that and more on this week's episode. If you'd like to check out Gabe's playthrough of Dead Space, you can check it out on his YouTube here. Follow Brandon's Twitch stream to keep up with his latest Does It Hold Up Series. If you'd like to grab some podcast merch, check out our store and order your favorite items! If you'd like to write in with questions or comments, or speak to any of us, feel free to do so. You can reach us at hpcriticalgaming@gmail.com or our official Twitter account. REMEMBER TO LIKE, COMMENT, AND SUBSCRIBE TO OUR ⁠PODCAST⁠ YOU CAN FIND US ON ALL YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST HOSTING SITES ⁠ANCHOR⁠ ⁠ITUNES⁠ ⁠SPOTIFY⁠ ⁠GOOGLE PODCASTS⁠ ⁠BREAKER⁠ ⁠RADIO PUBLIC⁠ ⁠OVERCAST⁠ Broadcasted live on ⁠Twitch --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hpcritical/support

Welcome to the Power Hour Podcast. In this episode Brian and Jim discuss the following. Xbox360 #Sega #rovio

If the title wasn't a giveaway, we have learned that Charles Martinet will not longer be the voice of Mario in future Mario games, tis a sad day in gaming. Yet at the same time Gamescom is currently going on in Germany, and we got a wealth of gaming news to talk about. Activision pulled the lid off of the Modern Warfare III, Atari is trying to make another comeback, and oh yeah, Microsoft is selling Activision streaming rights to Ubisoft. Meanwhile in Hollywoodland, the WGA continue their strike and call out the big three, Disney announces a slew of physical releases for digital only shows, and Ahsoka is the best live action Star Wars show, full stop. Plus I give my honest opinion about my top 10 favorite 80s movies.

Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: Pikmin 4 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor  News: RDR for PS4/Switch https://www.polygon.com/23778291/red-dead-redemption-remaster-release-date-ps4-switch CoD MW 3 announced https://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-confirmed-for-november-10-release/1100-6516631/ https://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-2023-everything-we-know/1100-6516295/ Pokemon Direct Recap https://nintendoeverything.com/june-2023-nintendo-direct-recap-announcement/ Sony Streaming PS5 Games in 4K in beta https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/7/21575810/sony-ps5-public-beta-cloud-streaming-test-live Sony delaying first party games https://www.psu.com/news/sony-hints-at-playstation-first-party-game-delays-in-latest-financial-report/ TMNT Last Ronin revealed https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/08/11/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-the-last-ronin-officially-revealed-through-teaser-trailer New South Park game announced https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/thq-announces-3d-south-park-game-snow-day/ Xbox new strike system https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/08/15/xbox-enforcement-strike-system/#:~:text=To%20help%20address%20this%2C%20we,have%20on%20their%20player%20record. Alan Wake 2 delayed by 10 days https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/08/17/alan-wake-2-hit-with-10-day-delay Xbox 360 Store will close July 2024 https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/08/17/xbox-360-store-will-close-july-2024/ Sega finalizes purchase of Rovio https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sega-finalizes-purchase-of-rovio Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/

This week, Sega launches Fast Friends Forever campaign for the Sonic Community, Rovio agrees to Sega buyout offer, RDR's file estimated file size revealed for the Switch, This Month in Video Game History, & Derek reviews Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of the Foot Clan for the Gameboy. --Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro   –Email us at nerdcaveretro@gmail.com --www.nerdcaveretro.com    --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com                                                 –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic --Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order!       -- Watch live on www.youtube.com/@jayfunktastic every monday at 6 pm central. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdcaveretro/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdcaveretro/support

This is Matt Reustle and today we are breaking down the mobile gaming industry. It was several months ago that I was reading an industry report for our Business Breakdown on Electronic Arts. I was shocked to see that mobile gaming was now 50% of the overall gaming market. What really stood out to me was just how different the business model is. You have smaller game developers operating with a completely different monetization model. It's the same industry but with drastically different strategies. To break down the industry, I'm joined by Eric Seufert. Eric spent his early career in the heart of mobile gaming, notably as a Vice President at Rovio, which developed Angry Birds. Today, Eric is the creator of Mobile Dev Memo, a publication focused on mobile monetization. For this conversation, Eric details the history and inflection points for mobile gaming, what the market structure looks like today, and how regulation and privacy have impacted the business model and strategies.  For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here.  ----- This episode is brought to you by Tegus. Tegus is the modern research platform for leading investors, and provider of Canalyst. Tired of calculating fully-diluted shares outstanding? Access every publicly-reported datapoint and industry-specific KPI through their database of over 4,000 driveable global models handbuilt by a team of sector-focused analysts, 35+ industry comp sheets, and Excel add-ins that let you use their industry-leading data in your own spreadsheets. Tegus' models automatically update each quarter, including hard to calculate KPIs like stock-based compensation and organic growth rates, empowering investors to bypass the friction of sourcing, building and updating models. Make efficiency your competitive advantage and take back your time today. As a listener, you can trial Canalyst by Tegus for free by visiting tegus.co/patrick. ----- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @JoinColossus | @patrick_oshag | @jspujji | @zbfuss | @ReustleMatt | @domcooke Show Notes (00:02:24) - (First question) The year mobile gaming took off and the leaders in game development at that time (00:04:34) - The evolution of mobile game publishers since 2012   (00:08:50) - Mobile gaming business models; why “freemium” has thrived   (00:14:04) - The 95% rule for freemium; revenue per user is not as important when working truly within a freemium model    (00:21:18) - The ratio of average user retention vs great user retention; and measuring retention using DX values  (00:24:19) - Comparing game revenue before and after the decline curve of user base at the 30 day mark (00:29:23) - How much in-game advertising revenue makes up in the total revenue for a game (00:34:22) - The current business model for mobile gaming; 25 good games vs 1 viral hit game (00:37:32) - Balancing in-game advertising between outside revenue and a developer's gaming portfolio; determining high-potential players based on their immediate in-game behavior  (00:43:17) - Eco-system development or consolidation; The enduring theme that Eric expects to stick around for the next 3-5 years (00:47:18) - The overall health of the mobile gaming market; how the Digital Markets Act in Europe may lead to the fracturing of app stores and the benefits to the industry of that Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The panel returns to classic formation to cover UX design, Microsoft acquisition developments, gross Yoshis, and sellouts within sellouts. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Questions this week: From Simone de Rochefort: What else should Microsoft acquire and make exclusive? (03:33) What is The Day The Clown Cried of video games? (10:19) What makes a New Game+ feature the most enticing? (11:41) What are common terms game designers use that game players don't? (17:10) How can User Interface inform the themes and story of a video game? (24:52) Let's criticize some things we want to bring attention to. (31:13) Insert Credit Ad Break: Midautumn and Games and Feelings (37:04) JackOakleaf asks: How long should a cutscene be? (39:55) Which video game protagonist's job would you want to do the least? (48:02) What is The Day The Clown Cried of video games? (54:19) LIGHTNING ROUND: Famicom Feud - Video Game Playboy Appearances (01:02:47) Recommendations and Outro (01:19:47) Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Legend of Zelda series Vanillaware Ltd. Dragon's Crown Horizon series Halo series Destiny series Britain blocks Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard NieR George Washington Daria Harmy's Despecialized Edition Call of Duty series Final Fantasy series Street Fighter series The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) The Day the Clown Cried Blue Dragon Sega is officially buying Angry Birds developer Rovio for $775 million OutRun series Yakuza / Ryū ga Gotoku series God of War series Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Kirby games Dizzy series Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island Super Mario World Uncharted series Video Game History Foundation Kelsey Lewin User experience design Static mesh Patrick Miller Demonschool Persona 5 Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction Batman Begins (2005) Shigeru Miyamoto The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) Miyamoto Says Negative Reviews Of Mario Movie Helped It Grow Nintendogs series Gears of War series Half-Life 2 Dolphin Emulator Asus ROG Ally hands-on: Windows but tiny Midautumn Games and Feelings Hideo Kojima Jade Cocoon: Story of the Tamamayu Ninja Gaiden Xenogears / Xenosaga universe Harvest Moon / Story of Seasons series Cooking Mama series L.A. Noire Mappy Super Mario Bros (1993) Bonk series Ridge Racer series Gran Turismo series Twisted Metal series ‘Twisted Metal' Series Gets Peacock Premiere Date, Teaser The Last Starfighter (1984) David Harbour Stranger Things Project Milo Tommy Tallarico ROBLOX_OOF.mp3 (the hbomberguy video about Tommy Tallarico) Earthworm Jim series Recommendations: Brandon: Plug things on different CRT inputs into different power strips to reduce interference, Bullet Train (2022), Shudder TV if you're Frank, Joe Bob Briggs Frank: please do not actually mark Video Game History Foundation donations as “for Playboys” This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by Midautumn, Games and Feelings, and patrons like you. Thank you. Subscribe: RSS, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

The panel returns to classic formation to cover UX design, Microsoft acquisition developments, gross Yoshis, and sellouts within sellouts. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Questions this week: From Simone de Rochefort: What else should Microsoft acquire and make exclusive? (03:33) What is The Day The Clown Cried of video games? (10:19) What makes a New Game+ feature the most enticing? (11:41) What are common terms game designers use that game players don't? (17:10) How can User Interface inform the themes and story of a video game? (24:52) Let's criticize some things we want to bring attention to. (31:13) Insert Credit Ad Break: Midautumn and Games and Feelings (37:04) JackOakleaf asks: How long should a cutscene be? (39:55) Which video game protagonist's job would you want to do the least? (48:02) What is The Day The Clown Cried of video games? (54:19) LIGHTNING ROUND: Famicom Feud - Video Game Playboy Appearances (01:02:47) Recommendations and Outro (01:19:47) Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Legend of Zelda series Vanillaware Ltd. Dragon's Crown Horizon series Halo series Destiny series Britain blocks Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard NieR George Washington Daria Harmy's Despecialized Edition Call of Duty series Final Fantasy series Street Fighter series The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) The Day the Clown Cried Blue Dragon Sega is officially buying Angry Birds developer Rovio for $775 million OutRun series Yakuza / Ryū ga Gotoku series God of War series Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Kirby games Dizzy series Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island Super Mario World Uncharted series Video Game History Foundation Kelsey Lewin User experience design Static mesh Patrick Miller Demonschool Persona 5 Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction Batman Begins (2005) Shigeru Miyamoto The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) Miyamoto Says Negative Reviews Of Mario Movie Helped It Grow Nintendogs series Gears of War series Half-Life 2 Dolphin Emulator Asus ROG Ally hands-on: Windows but tiny Midautumn Games and Feelings Hideo Kojima Jade Cocoon: Story of the Tamamayu Ninja Gaiden Xenogears / Xenosaga universe Harvest Moon / Story of Seasons series Cooking Mama series L.A. Noire Mappy Super Mario Bros (1993) Bonk series Ridge Racer series Gran Turismo series Twisted Metal series ‘Twisted Metal' Series Gets Peacock Premiere Date, Teaser The Last Starfighter (1984) David Harbour Stranger Things Project Milo Tommy Tallarico ROBLOX_OOF.mp3 (the hbomberguy video about Tommy Tallarico) Earthworm Jim series Recommendations: Brandon: Plug things on different CRT inputs into different power strips to reduce interference, Bullet Train (2022), Shudder TV if you're Frank, Joe Bob Briggs Frank: please do not actually mark Video Game History Foundation donations as “for Playboys” This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by Midautumn, Games and Feelings, and patrons like you. Thank you. Subscribe: RSS, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

What starts as a lively episode with Polygon editor and podcaster Simone de Rochefort becomes something far more interesting when one panelist's audio goes missing. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, Brandon Sheffield, and Simone de Rochefort. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Questions this week: From Frank Cifaldi: What is the Criterion Channel of video games? (10:48) Sega just bought Rovio. Why? (25:29) Simone, please convince the panel board games are good. (32:26) What's the deal with those TikTok videos that all have Minecraft or Subway Surfer footage playing at the bottom? (38:48) Improv Zone - Video Game Pawn Shop (42:20) Zara asks: Have you ever recognized something deeply personal from your real life inside of a video game? (48:29) From Ash Parrish: Who is the American Mario? (55:24) LIGHTNING ROUND: VIOLENCE ISLAND (01:02:24) Recommendations and Outro (01:25:26) A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: Elden Ring The Sun Also Rises Charles Leclerc Max Verstappen decimate The Criterion Channel The Criterion Collection Mega Man: Legacy Collection Tubi Letterboxd Rocket Legend of Zelda series DF Retro Shadow of the Colossus GameTap GameFly Yoshio Sakamoto Esper Boukentai Super Metroid Hollow Knight Koji Igarashi Sega is officially buying Angry Birds developer Rovio for $775 million Angry Birds Yakuza / Ryū ga Gotoku series Persona series Sonic the Hedgehog games Bonk series Square Enix launches its first NFT project “It's not Hitman without IO”: Why Square Enix set the franchise free Small Town Murders Sugar Blast Sonic the Hedgehog: Spinball Proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft Puzzle & Dragons Forbidden City Sleep No More Among Us Ticket to Ride Minecraft Subway Surfers Fontanelle Contra series Gordon Freeman Dragon Quest series Shining Force series Battle Chess Coquí Bloodsport 4: The Dark Kumite (1999) The Bear Diego E. Garcia Casual Birder Sons of the Forest Oh, Deer! Bubsy series Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel Wild Woody Sifu Kao the Kangaroo games Ty the Tasmanian Tiger Vanquish Ezio Auditore da Firenze Grand Theft Auto series Ray Liotta Kratos Diana, Princess of Wales Depeche Mode - New Dress Quiet Shigeru Miyamoto Toad No One Can Stop Mr. Domino Wild Woody Dynamite Headdy Miles “Tails” Prower Penitent One Satan Recommendations: Brandon: Echo Image, Spirit Posession, make more things like game stores and video stores so people can be paid to get baseline experience in a field they care about Simone: Murder, She Wrote Tim: Decision to Leave (2022), The Little Drummer Girl, Interview with the Vampire Brought to you by Midautumn on Steam and patrons like you Subscribe: RSS, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

What starts as a lively episode with Polygon editor and podcaster Simone de Rochefort becomes something far more interesting when one panelist's audio goes missing. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, Brandon Sheffield, and Simone de Rochefort. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Questions this week: From Frank Cifaldi: What is the Criterion Channel of video games? (10:48) Sega just bought Rovio. Why? (25:29) Simone, please convince the panel board games are good. (32:26) What's the deal with those TikTok videos that all have Minecraft or Subway Surfer footage playing at the bottom? (38:48) Improv Zone - Video Game Pawn Shop (42:20) Zara asks: Have you ever recognized something deeply personal from your real life inside of a video game? (48:29) From Ash Parrish: Who is the American Mario? (55:24) LIGHTNING ROUND: VIOLENCE ISLAND (01:02:24) Recommendations and Outro (01:25:26) A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: Elden Ring The Sun Also Rises Charles Leclerc Max Verstappen decimate The Criterion Channel The Criterion Collection Mega Man: Legacy Collection Tubi Letterboxd Rocket Legend of Zelda series DF Retro Shadow of the Colossus GameTap GameFly Yoshio Sakamoto Esper Boukentai Super Metroid Hollow Knight Koji Igarashi Sega is officially buying Angry Birds developer Rovio for $775 million Angry Birds Yakuza / Ryū ga Gotoku series Persona series Sonic the Hedgehog games Bonk series Square Enix launches its first NFT project “It's not Hitman without IO”: Why Square Enix set the franchise free Small Town Murders Sugar Blast Sonic the Hedgehog: Spinball Proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft Puzzle & Dragons Forbidden City Sleep No More Among Us Ticket to Ride Minecraft Subway Surfers Fontanelle Contra series Gordon Freeman Dragon Quest series Shining Force series Battle Chess Coquí Bloodsport 4: The Dark Kumite (1999) The Bear Diego E. Garcia Casual Birder Sons of the Forest Oh, Deer! Bubsy series Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel Wild Woody Sifu Kao the Kangaroo games Ty the Tasmanian Tiger Vanquish Ezio Auditore da Firenze Grand Theft Auto series Ray Liotta Kratos Diana, Princess of Wales Depeche Mode - New Dress Quiet Shigeru Miyamoto Toad No One Can Stop Mr. Domino Wild Woody Dynamite Headdy Miles “Tails” Prower Penitent One Satan Recommendations: Brandon: Echo Image, Spirit Posession, make more things like game stores and video stores so people can be paid to get baseline experience in a field they care about Simone: Murder, She Wrote Tim: Decision to Leave (2022), The Little Drummer Girl, Interview with the Vampire Brought to you by Midautumn on Steam and patrons like you Subscribe: RSS, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

In this episode, we'll discuss Nintendo's unending desire to go after content creators, and the controversy surrounding Microsoft's Twitter API pricing. We'll also talk about Sega's recent acquisition of Rovio and the announcement of unionizing plans at Sega of America. Additionally, we'll touch on the Street Fighter 6 demo, the arrest of a US military leaker identified through Steam, and the new Ubisoft+ subscription. Lastly, Brad shares his impressions of Legend of Heroes: Trails of the Sky.

Jeff and Christian welcome Ian Higton from Eurogamer to the show to discuss his hands-on with Firewall Ultra, Sega's acquisition of the developer of Angry Birds, and Nintendo's latest spotlight on Indie Games for Switch The Playlist: Meet your Maker, Dead Island 2, Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores DLC, Dredge, Street Fighter 6 Demo VR Talk: Firewall Ultra, Kayak, Pavlov, Afterlife Parting Gifts

#DeadIsland2 #Review #Xbox In episode 174 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun off their review of the long awaited Dead Island 2, note that SEGA has acquired Angry Bird's developer Rovio for a hefty sum, and get excited for big games on the horizon like Jedi Survivor.  As always, we hope you enjoy the show. XEP now has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better.  The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry. Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com Twitter: Captain Logun Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!

Spam calls are back; we're done with Twitter; human or not?; Buzzfeed News shuttered; TruthGPT; the race to AI without pausing for thought; Niantic shutters web3 project, no Pokemon NFTs; purgatory with perks; Facebook settlement; paying kids to get outside; Picard, Mandalorian finales; rebooting all the IPs - Galaxy Quest, Twilight, Harry Potter, X-Files; Barry; AI-generated music flooding platforms; Sega acquires Rovio; Instagram kills Linktree; Steve Jobs, Make Something Wonderful; Chokepoint Capitalism; Christopher Lockhead; James Fell; Greg Jenner; Daniel Suarez; more MLB; RSA conference & ChatGPT; ladies and gentlemen, the Rockafire Explosion!Sponsors:Kolide - Visit kolide.com/gog to learn more or book a demo.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.Show notes at: https://gog.show/598/FOLLOW UPCanada's CBC is the latest to leave Twitter in objection to 'goverment-funded' labelHuman or Not?IN THE NEWSBuzzFeed Shuts Down Its News DivisionGerman artist refuses award after his AI image wins prestigious photography prizeElon Musk claims to be working on ‘TruthGPT' — a ‘maximum truth-seeking AI'In A.I. Race, Microsoft and Google Choose Speed Over CautionGooglers say Bard AI is “worse than useless,” ethics concerns were ignoredGoogle's Rush to Win in AI Led to Ethical Lapses, Employees SayInsider Lays Off 10 Percent of Staff After Announcing Pivot to AIEurope spins up AI research hub to apply accountability rules on Big TechNiantic shutters its web3 project after less than six monthsMan battling Google wins $500K for search result links calling him a pedophilePurgatory With PerksYou can now apply for your share of a $725 million Facebook data privacy settlement. Here's howAI moving humanity forward as artificial intelligence advances, Google leaders saySouth Korea Tries $500 Handouts to Help Reclusive Kids Get OutMEDIA CANDYPicard FinaleParamount+ greenlights Star Trek film starring Michelle YeohStrange New WorldsA ‘Galaxy Quest' series is reportedly coming to Paramount+Ryan Coogler developing ‘X-Files' reboot, says show's original creatorBarryAmerican Manhunt: The Boston Marathon BombingAI-Generated Music Is About to Flood Streaming PlatformsFake Drake and The Weeknd Song with AI-Generated Vocals Taken Down from Streaming ServicesLiam Callagher Cosigns AI Oasis Album: “I Sound Mega”We soon won't tell the difference between AI and human music – so can pop survive?Spotify will open Gimlet podcasts to other platformsAPPS & DOODADSSega to acquire Angry Birds-maker Rovio for $775MInstagram lets you add five links to your profile so you can stop using LinktreeAT THE LIBRARYMake Something Wonderful - Steve Jobs in his own wordsChokepoint CapitalismSnow Leopard: How Legendary Writers Create a Category of OneJames Fell - On This Day in History Sh!t Went DownDead Famous: An Unexpected History of Celebrity from Bronze Age to Silver Screen by Greg JennerCritical Mass: A Novel (A Delta-v Novel Book 2) by Daniel SuarezTHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEThe CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopMandalorian FinaleRockafire Explosion documentaryLast Squeak TonightT-minus PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We disbelieve. Games we played this week include: Vampire Survivors (10:00) Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood (12:30) Killer7 (20:00) Gunsuit Guardians (40:20) Wildfrost (42.00) VHS Slaughter (46:25) No More Heroes (51:55) --- News things talked about in this episode: YouTuber Pointcrow aggressively targeted by Nintendo over Breath of the Wild mod video (1:06:10) https://www.dexerto.com/legend-of-zelda/pointcrow-pleads-with-nintendo-to-reverse-copyright-strikes-ahead-of-totk-release-2115124/ SEGA to acquire Angry Birds developer Rovio for nefarious purpose (1:10:25) https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/17/23686155/sega-sammy-acquires-rovio-angry-birds-developer-mobile-games Latest Peppa Pig game tells kids the Queen is dead (1:12:10) https://kotaku.com/peppa-pig-game-world-adventures-queen-british-reaction-1850243700 --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise from the Jimporium at thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter and check out his Patreon (patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at pinfultruth.com.

Gallery in File Explorer, Bing in SwiftKey, Ubisoft+ Multi Access Bing/AI Samsung allegedly is considering replacing Google Search with Bing. Can they even do that? Bing chatbot comes to Swiftkey and Microsoft Start. And now you can remove the Bing button from Swiftkey. Sound familiar? Microsoft is all-in on AI hardware Microsoft brings more AI to developers ahead of Build Amazon announces Bedrock generative AI tool for developers. Speaking of which, where's Apple in all this? Windows 11 New Dev channel build: remove time/date from the system tray, "new" hover behavior on search New Beta channel build: Content Adaptive Brightness Control (CABC) on plugged in PCs, a PC maker-enabled feature - plus RDC redesign for Windows 11 Photo Gallery view comes to File Explorer in Insider Program This isn't the first time a Photos app feature has shown up elsewhere this year Surface Microsoft can't seem to escape the trap of its one successful Surface design Xbox Minecraft Legends, more on tap for Xbox Game Pass Ubisoft+ Multi Access comes to Xbox The exodus from 343 Industries continues Microsoft: just kidding on the latest Xbox Dashboard UI Sega buys Rovio for the same reason Microsoft wants AB Tips & Picks Tip of the week: Hyper-V or Windows Sandbox? App pick of the week: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate/Xbox app for Windows 11 RunAs Radio this week: Project Zero Trust with George Finney Brown liquor pick of the week: Woodford Reserve Hosts: Paul Thurrott, Richard Campbell, and Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsors: Miro.com/podcast meraki.cisco.com/twit cachefly.com

Gallery in File Explorer, Bing in SwiftKey, Ubisoft+ Multi Access Bing/AI Samsung allegedly is considering replacing Google Search with Bing. Can they even do that? Bing chatbot comes to Swiftkey and Microsoft Start. And now you can remove the Bing button from Swiftkey. Sound familiar? Microsoft is all-in on AI hardware Microsoft brings more AI to developers ahead of Build Amazon announces Bedrock generative AI tool for developers. Speaking of which, where's Apple in all this? Windows 11 New Dev channel build: remove time/date from the system tray, "new" hover behavior on search New Beta channel build: Content Adaptive Brightness Control (CABC) on plugged in PCs, a PC maker-enabled feature - plus RDC redesign for Windows 11 Photo Gallery view comes to File Explorer in Insider Program This isn't the first time a Photos app feature has shown up elsewhere this year Surface Microsoft can't seem to escape the trap of its one successful Surface design Xbox Minecraft Legends, more on tap for Xbox Game Pass Ubisoft+ Multi Access comes to Xbox The exodus from 343 Industries continues Microsoft: just kidding on the latest Xbox Dashboard UI Sega buys Rovio for the same reason Microsoft wants AB Tips & Picks Tip of the week: Hyper-V or Windows Sandbox? App pick of the week: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate/Xbox app for Windows 11 RunAs Radio this week: Project Zero Trust with George Finney Brown liquor pick of the week: Woodford Reserve Hosts: Paul Thurrott, Richard Campbell, and Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsors: Miro.com/podcast meraki.cisco.com/twit cachefly.com

This week! Getting super-hyped for Tears of the Kingdom because of that final trailer, Final Fantasy XVI actually looks awesome, some culturally insensitive stuff in Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, Wildfrost (demo) and much, much more! Join us, won't you? Links of interest: Nintendo Live comes to Seattle in September Dreams ends support in September Final Zelda Tears of the Kingdom trailer Final Fantasy XVI State of Play FFXVI blog post Walkabout Golf PS VR2 release date Sega buying Rovio? Wildfrost Breath of the Wild Mega Man Batlte Network Legacy Collection Dead Cells Blog entry on Silpheed Greg Sewart's Extra Life Page The Player One Podcast t-shirt The Player One Podcast mug ResetEra Player One Podcast Topic Player One Podcast Discord Greg Streams on Twitch The Sega Genesis Mini 2 - All Games Ranked! - Generation 16 Episode #127 Add us in Apple Podcasts Check out Greg's web series Generation 16 - click here. And take a trip over to Phil's YouTube Channel to see some awesome retro game vids. Follow us on twitter at twitter.com/p1podcast. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to visit our new web site at www.playeronepodcast.com. Running time: 1:14:27

Hey everybody, back from Ireland, and man, the universe dumped all the news on me this morning. Google is rushing to add AI to search because they're afraid Samsung is about to jump ship to Bing. More chaos at Twitter. Meta has to make nice with advertisers. Spotify seems to be abandoning it's paywall podcast strategy. And is Apple's Watch OS about to get its biggest overhaul ever?Sponsors:Grammarly.com/techmemeGetSunday.com/rideLinks:Google Devising Radical Search Changes to Beat Back A.I. Rivals (NYTimes)Sega to acquire Angry Birds maker Rovio for $776 million (CNBC)U.S. House Committee Publishes Draft Stablecoin Bill (CoinDesk)Elon Musk just shut down automation for important public safety accounts (Mashable)Is Twitter finally dying? (Vox)Meta Tries to Lure Advertisers With Reels Discounts, AI Tools (The Information)Spotify will drop paywall for Gimlet podcasts (Semafor)Apple Plans to Launch More Than Just Its New Headset at WWDC (Bloomberg)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Netflix has a big livestream fail, Spotify drops exclusivity for some paywalled podcasts, AI music ruffles industry feathers. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. You can get an ad-free feed of Daily Tech Headlines for $3 a month here. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. Big thanks to DanContinue reading "Sega Acquires Rovio – DTH"

Today we are talking about space, birds and startups! Here's what Alex got into:Earnings season is coming back! That means Netflix and Tesla this week, and a huge number of big tech companies next week. Data cometh.We were very excited about the launch of SpaceX's massive rocket. It got scrubbed after we recorded, but you can still enjoy our hype about the potential event. We'll have more on the matter when the rocket actually does go up.Rovio is selling to Sega. Yeah, we had to digest that one as well. The sale price shows just how tough it is to be a games company.There's a lot of regulation going on out there in the world.And we wrapped with notes on Loopin and Fleet!See you at Early Stage later this week!For episode transcripts and more, head to Equity's Simplecast website. Equity drops at 7 a.m. PT every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, so subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotifyand all the casts. TechCrunch also has a great show on crypto, a show that interviews founders, one that details how our stories come together and more!

Back in the USA; a golden age of misinformation; podcast bros; the sky is blue & FIFA is corrupt; it's tough to be an AI ethicist; more Meta layoffs, pivoting away from the meta verse; NFTs taking their swan song, except for Cookie Monster; Musklandia; Twitter's API pricing; Samsung's moon shots; fighting AI with AI on LinkedIn; Ethical Capital Partners invest in porn; Top Chef; Next Level Chef; Offline with Jon Favreau; the Menu; Ticket to Paradise; The Cure take on Ticketmaster; Artifact follow up; Spotify; Rovio and Angry Dad; Dave Does Disney!Sponsors:DeleteMe - Head over to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use the code "GOG" for 20% off.Hover - Go to Hover now and grab your very own domain or a few of them at hover.com/gog and get 10% off your first purchase.Lectric eBikes - Start your next adventure with a Lectric XP 3.0 today. Visit lectricebikes.com to learn more, and mention GOG at checkout because you love us!Kolide - Visit kolide.com/gog to learn more or book a demo.Show notes at https://gog.show/593FOLLOW UPOpenAI's new GPT-4 can understand both text and image inputsThe AI hype bubble is the new crypto hype bubble by Cory DoctorowLightning AI CEO slams OpenAI's GPT-4 paper as ‘masquerading as research'Copyright Registration Guidance: Works Containing Material Generated by Artificial IntelligenceWould You Date a Podcast Bro?Follow Your Different: 308 Silicon Valley: What Happened & What People Are Confused AboutCrypto Faces a Banking Crisis. For Some, It's a ConspiracyIN THE NEWSFormer 21st Century Fox Executive and Argentina-Based Sports Marketing Company Full Play Group S.A., Convicted of Bribing Soccer Officials in FIFA Case“Hey, FIFA": A Song About How Much Sepp Blatter SucksMicrosoft just laid off one of its responsible AI teamsHow Google's 2021 AI ethics debate foreshadowed the futureMeta to Lay Off Another 10,000 WorkersA laid-off Meta worker says the company paid her to not work: They were 'hoarding us like Pokémon cards'1 big thing: Meta's metaverse is on the back burnerZuckerberg Was Warned on Social Media Addiction, Filing SaysMeta is killing NFT support on Facebook and InstagramSesame Street to Launch First NFTs With VeVe, Starting With Cookie Monster Digital Collectibles at $60 Each (EXCLUSIVE)Elon Musk Is Planning a Texas Utopia—His Own TownHe mistakenly entered a stranger's Tesla. The app let him drive it, he says.Twitter's $42,000-per-Month API Prices Out Nearly EveryoneSamsung "space zoom" moon shots are fake, and here is the proofSamsung explains its 'fake' Moon photosYou can now ‘enhance' your LinkedIn Profile with AI-written 'suggestions'Sam Altman invested $180 million into a company trying to delay deathWing likens its drone ‘delivery network' to ridesharePornhub owner MindGeek sold to private equity firmMEDIA CANDYOffline with Jon Favreau - Margaret Atwood on Good, Evil and StupidityThe MenuTicket to ParadiseThe Cure's Robert Smith Addresses Problems with Ticketmaster's “Far from Perfect” SystemAPPS & DOODADSPen.Tips PenMatThe internet isn't happy with Spotify's new designSolar Panels Floating in Reservoirs? We'll Drink to ThatThis is the spacesuit NASA's Artemis astronauts will wear on the MoonBest printer 2023: just buy this Brother laser printer everyone has, it's fineSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopStar Wars: Galaxy's Edge: Adventure Awaits!FBI says Americans lost $10.3 billion to internet scammers in 2022Ransomware Group Claims Hack of Amazon's RingGM plans to let you talk to your car with ChatGPT, Knight Rider-styleTeens Are Stealing More Cars. They Learn How on Social Media.Ex-Wells Fargo exec who pushed bankers to open fake accounts will plead guilty. She'll pay a $17 million fine — and faces more than a year in prison.Meredith Willson: America's Music ManSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.