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The Catholic Man ShowFr. Gregory Pine, Fr. Patrick Briscoe, & Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress on the Power of the Rosary + Q&AWhy does the Rosary matter? How do you pray it well when distractions hit? And what about devotion to Mary — is it too much, or exactly what we need?In this episode of The Catholic Man Show, Adam and David welcome three Dominican priests: • Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. • Fr. Patrick Briscoe, O.P. • Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P.They dive into:✅ The history and power of the Rosary✅ Practical advice on handling distractions in prayer✅ The Luminous Mysteries and why they matter today✅...
2025-09-181h 14
Aerospace UnpluggedPilots' Perspective: The Evolution of Autonomy in AviationWhat does automation and autonomy feel like from the pilot’s seat?In this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, our host Adam Kress sits down with seasoned pilots Alyssa Silva, First Officer and Pilot for Republic Airlines, and Pete Zaccagnino, CEO and Owner of PC Aviators, to explore how these evolving technologies are reshaping responsibilities in the cockpit and what it means for the future of flight.Episode Highlights:• Pilots’ Experience with Autonomy’s Evolution in Aviation: Learn about our guests’ aviation journeys and how they’ve encountered autonomy’s impact in avia...
2025-09-1238 minAerospace UnpluggedAutonomy and Safety: Dual Efforts Advancing AviationAutonomy is unfolding through a series of deliberate steps across defense, cargo and eventually passenger travel – each one building toward a safer, smarter future.In this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, our host Adam Kress talks with Sapan Shah, Senior Director of Product Management for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, about how autonomy and automation differ, where Honeywell is leading and why trust is key to adoption.You’ll hear how we’re helping partners retrofit existing airframes, simplify complex systems and build new solutions that support safety, scale and readiness.
2025-07-0721 minAerospace UnpluggedThe Evolution of Black Boxes: From Flight Recorders to Connected SafetyIn this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, we dive into the fascinating history and evolution of black boxes in aviation. We discuss why they were developed, their role in ensuring flight safety, and their importance in accident investigations. Our host, Adam Kress, is joined by Borka Vlacic, a Director of Product Management for SATCOM at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, and Stephen Leaper, the Recorder Product Line Manager for our partner Curtiss Wright Avionics, Video and System. From discussing how black boxes have transformed over the years to exploring the groundbreaking advancements driving aviation safety into the future, do...
2025-06-2021 min
Getting High With Show Potcast hosted by Adam IllAustin Kress(Stoney McBlaze). GHWSThis week on The Getting High With Show, we’re sitting down with comedian Austin Kress — the man behind Stoney McBlaze and some seriously raw, real stand-up. 🎤💨We talk comedy, sobriety, stoner stereotypes, and why bombing on stage might be the best thing that ever happened to him. This one goes deep and keeps it hilarious.So sit back with your favorite products, Enjoy the sounds of Kentron, relax, and let's get higher.Follow Adam's socials for more dope content: Website: adamill.com 🔹 Twitch...
2025-05-211h 13Aerospace UnpluggedThe Influence of Human Factors in Aviation and BeyondIn this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, host Adam Kress sits down with Thea Feyereisen, a Distinguished Fellow at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies and one of the world’s leading experts in the study of human factors and their critical role in aviation safety. Join them as they explore how understanding human behavior can drive innovation in cockpit design, enhance safety measures and reduce pilot errors. From the latest advancements in technology to the fascinating intersection of engineering and psychology, Feyereisen shares insights that are transforming the future of aviation and beyond. Episod...
2025-03-2726 minAerospace UnpluggedWomen Advancing the Future of AviationIn this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, we take a break from deep dives on the latest aviation technologies and trends to focus on people shaping the future of aerospace.Host Adam Kress is joined by four inspiring women from Honeywell Aerospace Technologies—leaders in business and engineering—who share their insights and career journeys in a field still largely dominated by men.From these women finding mentorship to overcoming challenges, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Episode Highlights:Career Paths & Passion for Aviation: How e...
2025-03-0755 minAerospace UnpluggedEnabling Aviation Safety In and Off the SkiesIn this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, we tackle 2025's top aviation safety issues: rising close calls on runways and the growing threat of GPS jamming and spoofing.Our host, Adam Kress chats with Priya Poyil, a Director of Offering Management at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, about aviation safety and industry efforts to tackle key challenges in this insightful discussion.
2025-02-1323 minAerospace UnpluggedCEO Spotlight: John Piasecki and the Potential of Hydrogen in AAMIn this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, we dive into the vision of one of our partner’s, Piasecki Aircraft Corporation (PiAC). We discuss the missions and innovative ideas driving their programs forward, including how they aim to power their aircraft with the help of hydrogen. Our host, Adam Kress, is joined by John Piasecki, the Chief Executive Officer of PiAC, and Dan Newman, the Chief Technology Officer for Advanced Air Mobility at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies. From discussing the challenges of hydrogen as a propulsion method and its opportunity as a clean and renewable energy source, to insights of...
2025-01-1633 min
The Actor's Instrument: Tools for the Long Game with Hassiem MuhammadHow to Get an Agent with The Osbrink Agency's Victoria KressWhy is it so hard to land an agent these days? On this episode of The Actor’s Instrument, Hassiem welcomes Victoria Kress, a veteran talent agent with over three decades of experience shaping the careers of stars like Anna Kendrick and Regina Hall. Navigating the challenges of the post-strike industry, Victoria shares her honest perspective on why landing an agent has become tougher than ever, the common mistakes actors make when seeking representation, and the power of kindness in the creative process. New Episodes drop every Tuesday! The Actor’s Instrument is a presen...
2024-12-0337 minAerospace UnpluggedSummit Spotlight: Navigating the AAM Industry LandscapeIn this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, we dive into the key discussions and insights from the 2024 Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Summit held in Washington, DC. Now in its third year, the summit brought together industry leaders, regulators, and lawmakers for a day of programming and conversations focused on advancing the AAM industry.Our host, Adam Kress, is joined by Sapan Shah, Senior Director of Product Management for Advanced Air Mobility at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, and Sean Deverey, Senior Director of Government Relations at Honeywell. Together, they discuss takeaways from the event and share key insights from the...
2024-11-2547 minAerospace UnpluggedSummit Spotlight: The Role of Public Acceptance in AAMGaining public acceptance is crucial in the rapidly evolving world of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). Without the public's trust and confidence, adopting innovative technologies like autonomous aircraft and urban air taxis could face significant hurdles. In this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, our host, Adam Kress, is joined by Alison Wyrick, Senior Director of Innovation at Honeywell. Alison recently moderated a session at the 3rd Annual Honeywell Advanced Air Mobility Summit, where she and her distinguished panelists delved into the critical factors influencing societal acceptance of AAM. Listen for key takeaways from this insightful session and get Alison's p...
2024-11-1518 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #301 $1B Company Emerges From the ShadowsKress bites back at Cupcake listeners, while Adam thinks a Space Marine live service is as dead as the Necrons. Phil thinks MoPoGo is groundbreaking, but no one is surfing the waves yet. Laura tells us the real origin story, and Jen has her best Italian accent.
00:00 Intro
01:49 Shills
02:46 AI in Gaming
07:16 EA Strategy
09:28 Adam & Laura: Origins
18:32 Industry Trends and Predictions
31:28 Favorite Podcast Moments
36:36 GDC Memories and Parasocial Relationships
37:55 Nintendo vs. Palworld Legal Battle
40:45 Dreamhaven's First Publishing Partnership
2024-09-271h 03
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #298 Spectre Divide, Supercell IPO and the Crypto Czar's FarewellPhillip phones it in from Taipei as the team covers the launch of Spectre Divide, Crypto Czar's last hurrah Supercell's potential IPO. Eric Kress dives into Ubisoft’s mismanagement and its effect on company valuation while Adam compares key data insights from NewZoo and Circana. Mishka and Jen talk about influencer marketing trends and shooter game futures.
hosts: Jen Donahoe, Eric Kress, Mishka Katkoff, Adam Telfer and Phillip Black
2024-09-0659 min
The Seattle Public Library - Author Readings and Library EventsAn evening of science fiction with Nancy Kress, Jack Skillingstead and Daryl GregoryNancy Kress is the author of thirty-three books, including twenty-six novels, four collections of short stories, and three books on writing. Her work has won six Nebulas, two Hugos, a Sturgeon, and the John W. Campbell Memorial Award. Most recent works are Tomorrow’s Kin (Tor, 2017) and its sequels, If Tomorrow Comes and Terran Tomorrow (Tor, 2018). Kress’s work has been translated into Swedish, Danish, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Polish, Croatian, Chinese, Lithuanian, Romanian, Japanese, Korean, Hebrew, Russian, and Klingon, none of which she can read. In addition to writing, Kress often teaches at various venues around the country and abro...
2023-09-151h 28
Deconstructor of FunTWiG 191 Is remote work killing your studio's efficiency? / HOT take on Unity x ironSourceWith so many new games delayed the crew has their long-awaited debate on what is the optimal way of working for game studios. On-site, hybrid, or fully remote. Eric Kress whales on GameStop, which went full “crypto bro” in the middle of the crypto Winter. And gives his hyperbolic analysis of Unity’s merger with ironSource.
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Laura Taranto, Eric Kress, Adam Telfer and Mishka Katkoff
2022-07-141h 03
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #186 Inside the decline of mobile games market / The impact of updates to Apple's SKAd NetworkAdam does a light dive on Diabo Immortal after playing it intensively since launch. Eric Kress breaks down the decline of the mobile games market by looking at the performance of top genres and titles. Eric Seufert analyzes Apple's update to SKAd Network. The crew also talks E3, Pokemon Go passing $6 billion in lifetime revenue, and Summer Game Fest with Geoff Keighlye.
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Hosts:
Eric Kress, Adam Telfer, Eric Seufert and Laura Taranto
2022-06-1055 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #182 Crypto crash and blockchain gaming / Explaining FIFA's breakup with EAWe discuss the crash of crypto and how it affects blockchain gaming. Dive deep into Space Ape's development process and compare it to the one Wooga used to unsuccessfully follow before the Playtika acquisition. Kress explains why FIFA is the one to lose out after the breakup with EA.
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Hosts:
Mishka Katkoff, Eric Kress, Adam Telfer and Ethan Levy, Eric Seufert
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Google, ironSource, Appsflyer, Xsolla
2022-05-121h 04
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #181 Embracers shopping spree continues / Blizzard launches Warcraft ClashWe discuss the mixed reviews of APEX Mobile. Congratulate Bernard Kim on his latest baller move. Doom Warcraft mobile. In this episode Kress also ponders why NewZoo keeps triggering him. Seufert updates us on the latest anti-trust charges Apple is facing.
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Hosts:
Mishka Katkoff, Eric Kress, Adam Telfer and Ethan Levy, Eric Seufert
Sponsors:
Google, ironSource, Appsflyer, Xsolla
2022-05-051h 05
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #180 Why private equities are eying Ubisoft / Epic Games CEO's take on the metaverse, crypto, and antitrustKress gets triggered by Newzoo's new report about the state of esports and live streaming. The team discusses ex-Riot and ex-Blizzard founding teams. Recap of why advertising in console games is not a good idea. Our take on Diablo Immportal coming to mobile and PC and analysis of why private equities are eying Ubisoft.
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Hosts:
Mishka Katkoff, Eric Kress, Adam Telfer and Ethan Levy, Eric Seufert
Sponsors:
Google, ironSource, Appsflyer, Xsolla
2022-04-281h 06
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #144 Tencent tanks as regulatory concerns mount, Blizzard president gets booted and Riot generates $100M on mobileHeadlines:
Blizzard president out in wake of discrimination lawsuit and employee walkout
Tencent tanks after Chinese media calls online gaming ‘opium’ as regulatory concerns mount
Riot Games' mobile titles generate over $100m
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Mishka Katkoff, Eric Kress, Adam Telfer and Eric Seufert
2021-08-0554 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #143 Tilting Point Raises $235M, Blizzard Sued over Frat Boy Culture, Facebook Talks MetaverseHeadlines:
Activision Blizzard Sued Over Frat Boy Culture, Harassment
Mark in the Metaverse
Tilting Point Raises $235 Million to Fuel Expansion and Acquisitions
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Mishka Katkoff, Eric Kress, Adam Telfer and Eric Seufert
2021-07-2858 min
Nebraska Hawks NestFormer Hawkeye Kid Captain, Parker KressFinally, you’ve discovered your Hawkeye oasis in a Nebraska desert! Join the Nebraska Hawks Nest crew as they breakdown Hawkeye Athletics with their comedic and passionate banter. It's time to swarm the 402!
2021-07-2244 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #142: No IDFA? No Problem! Netflix Hires Facebook Gaming Exec and Peloton Makes a GameHeadlines:
Netflix Hires Facebook Gaming Executive Mike Verdu
Peloton plans to launch an in-app video game
No IDFA. No Problem. Apple Can’t Kill Gaming
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Mishka Katkoff, Eric Kress, Adam Telfer and Eric Seufert
2021-07-211h 03Aerospace UnpluggedPiloting a CH-47 ChinookTrue stories from a former US Army helicopter pilotPodcast Preview: Weaving through the Afghan mountains in a 50,000-pound rotorcraft, traveling 150 mph is not for the faint of heart. Luckily for the US Army, it is for Lieutenant Colonel Roger Neilsen Capps. Meet retired US Army pilot, Roger Capps, who for more than 15 years has piloted one of the US military's bell cows – the CH-47 Chinook. Roger has served in multiple overseas deployments from Afghanistan to Morocco to Iraq. Hear stories about his experiences flying for the US Army, Columbia Helicopters, and the Nev...
2021-07-2120 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #141: Google expands ad targeting in mobile games, WoW update dissapoints, NoPixel and Grand Theft AutoHeadlines:
WoW Disappointment, Plus Twitch, Start Mass Exodus Into Final Fantasy XIV
Google expands ad targeting in mobile games amid pandemic gaming boom
NoPixel and Grand Theft Auto V
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Hosts:
Mishka Katkoff, Eric Kress, Adam Telfer and Eric Seufert
2021-07-1454 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #140 Secret for growing Brawl Stars, Game deals surpassed $60B, next Assassin’s Creed will be a live service gameWelcome everybody to This Week In Games!
News for today:
Drake Star Partners: Game deals surpassed $60B in the first half of 2021
Supercell's secret for growing Brawl Stars to a $1 billion success
Ubisoft’s next Assassin’s Creed will be a live service game
Links:
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Hosts:
Mishka Katkoff, Eric Kress, Adam Telfer and Eric Seufert
2021-07-0751 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #139: EA spends big on Playdemic, self-publishing equals VC money, Duolingo's S1Welcome everybody to This Week In Games!
News for today:
#1 Duolingo filed to go public
#2 Self-publishing is key to attracting VC money for mobile gaming studios
#3 EA continues to spend big on mobile games with $1.4 billion Playdemic acquisition
LINKS:
TWIG Newsletter
Slack Group
Hosts:
Mishka Katkoff, Eric Kress, Adam Telfer and Eric Seufert
2021-06-301h 01
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #138: Disney's resurgence into games & E3 ReviewWelcome everybody to This Week In Games!
News for today:
#1 E3 Review
#2 Disney's resurgence into video games is only just beginning
LINKS:
TWIG Newsletter
Slack Group
Hosts:
Mishka Katkoff, Eric Kress, Adam Telfer and Eric Seufert
2021-06-2458 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #137: Deep Dive into NFT and Netflix Games + Special Guest Star!Welcome to This Week in Games!
We discuss NFTs in games with Ethan Levy, who also talks about his recent Deconstructor of Fun article - How Netflix could become the 'Netflix of Gaming'.
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Level Up 2021
Hosts:
Mishka Katkoff, Eric Kress, Adam Telfer and Eric Seufert
2021-06-171h 12
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #136: Apple's WWDC, Valorant goes Mobile, Space Ape snags Boom Beach from SupercellWelcome everybody to This Week In Games!
News for today:
#1 Dark Horse Comics started a gaming division
#2 Valorant is coming to phones and mobile platforms
#3 WWDC
LINKS:
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Hosts:
Mishka Katkoff, Eric Kress, Adam Telfer and Eric Seufert
2021-06-0949 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #135: EA Mobile breakdown, Apple's battle against Microsoft and EpicWelcome everybody to This Week In Games!
News for today:
#1 Tim Cook faces harsh questions about the App store from Judge in Fortnite Trial
#2 why Apple says Microsoft's xCloud game streaming isn't on the iPhone
#3 EA Mobile
LINKS:
Level Up 2021
Hosts:
Mishka Katkoff, Eric Kress, Adam Telfer and Eric Seufert
2021-06-021h 00
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #134: Netflix Goes Games, Garena Free Fire Financials and Jam City SPACWelcome everybody to This Week In Games!
News for today:
#1 Netflix Looking for Exec to Oversee a Push Into Gaming
#2 Garena Free Fire - Q1 2021 Results
#3 Jam City SPAC
LINKS:
Level Up 2021
Lilith's CEOs interview
Hosts:
Mishka Katkoff, Eric Kress, Adam Telfer and Eric Seufert
2021-05-2753 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #133: Scopely's Game Acquisition Approach, Our Analysis of Zynga, Ubisoft goes F2P, Xbox Partners with TimiWelcome everybody to This Week In Games!
News for today:
#1 Ubisoft's free-to-play turn could be the new normal for big franchises
#2 Xbox teams up with Tencent’s Honor of Kings maker Timi Studios
#3 HOW SCOPELY TRIES TO DO GAME ACQUISITIONS THE RIGHT WAY
#4 Zynga Quarterly Earnings Call
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Secrets of Game Growth with Deconstructor of Fun, Mobile Dev Memo & Twitter
Level Up 2021
Hosts:
Mishka Katkoff, Eric Kress, Adam Telfer and Eric Seufert
2021-05-181h 00
Deconstructor of FunTWIG 129: Applovin Falls 19%, Playstation IP to Mobile, Square Enix M&A Rumors, JK Retiring!Welcome everybody to This Week In Games!
News for today:
#1. AppLovin Shares Fall 19% in Market Debut
#2. Sony wants to bring its top PlayStation franchises to mobile
#3. Multiple potential buyers interested in Square Enix reporting
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2021-04-2057 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG 128: Epic Will Lose $300M on Epic Games Store, Epic Raises $1B for Metaverse, Could Apple/Google Kill F2P?Welcome everybody to This Week In Games!
News for today:
#1. Epic will lose over $300M on Epic Games Store exclusives, is fine with that
#2. EPIC Games raises $1B for long-term metaverse plans, with $200M from Sony
#3. Could Apple and Google pull the plug on mobile game monetisation?
#4. Wild Rift is League of Legends predictions
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2021-04-151h 08Aerospace UnpluggedSeeing things in a new UV light with Captain JoeOwner and star of the well-known YouTube aviation channel “Captain Joe” which has more than 1.4 million subscribers, Captain Joe is the one of the most popular influencer pilots in the world. Charismatic and passionate about everything aviation, Joe has been a professional pilot since 2008, and is currently First Officer at Cargolux Airlines International. He lives in Munich, Germany, and enjoys traveling and exploring the world, always on the lookout for curiosities like abandoned airplanes. Today, he talks with Adam Kress, our new podcast host, then interviews Bob Lenz on our suite of UV treatment solutions.
2021-04-1341 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG 127: Clash of Clans 3 New Games, Tencent Timi $10B in 2020, Manticore Raises $100MWelcome everybody to This Week In Games #127.
News for today:
#1. Exclusive: Tencent's Timi gaming studio generated $10 billion in 2020, sources say
#2. Manticore Games raises $100M for user-generated games in the ‘multiverse’
#3. Clash Of Clans Reveals Three New Games: Clash Quest, Mini, & Heroes
#4. Wild Rift is League of Legends for everyone (We didn't really cover this)
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- The Industry's Best Market Research Firm: Beta Hat
Your hosts:
- Miska Katkoff (@m_katkoff)
- Joe Kim...
2021-04-071h 00
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #126: Rocket League Mobile, League of Legends Wild Rift, & Tencent Regulatory ComplianceWelcome everybody to This Week In Games #126.
News for today:
#1. Rocket League Coming to Mobile
#2. The 'League of Legends: Wild Rift' Open Beta Is Out Now in the Americas on iOS and Android alongside Version 2.2
#3. Tencent Stresses Regulatory Compliance as Profits From Gaming, Payments Surge
News that Triggered Eric:
#1. Qualcomm is reportedly developing a Switch-like Android gaming device
#2. EA developing new PGA Tour game, its first golf title in six years
#3. The Global Cloud Gaming Market Is on Track to Generate Revenues of $3.2...
2021-03-311h 02
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #125: Mr. Beast VC Fund, IronSource SPAC, 2K Tiger Woods, Discord $10B+, NYT Games Biz ft. Dean Takahashi from GamesBeatWelcome to TWIG #125!
Today we cover:
#1. MrBeast’s management company, Night Media, has a new venture fund that’s backed by creators
#2 2k Sports Acqures HB Studios, signs PGA Tour 2k deal with Tiger Woods
#3. Thoma Bravo SPAC Agrees to Take IronSource Public
#4. Facing Post-Trump Slowdown, New York Times Eyes $100 Billion Games Market
#5. Discord exploring sale that could be worth more than $10 billion
LINKS:
#1. AdTech + Game Studios | The big DANGER from Applovin and Zynga
#2. Consumer Insights In Gaming
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2021-03-241h 06Deconstructor of FunTWIG #124: Star Wars to Marvel -> Licensed IP, Applovin S1, Roblox: Dawn of the MetaverseWelcome to TWIG #124!
Today we cover:
#1. From Star Wars to Marvel, licensed video games are becoming more ambitious. Here’s why.
#2. AppLovin S1 (our take on the MTM take)
#3. Roblox: Dawn of the Metaverse
LINKS:
AdTech + Game Studios: The BIG Danger
Creators at Work Podcast (Liquid & Grit)
Hosts:
- Miska Katkoff (@m_katkoff)
- Joe Kim (@jokim1)
- Eric Kress (@ekress)
- Adam Telfer (@adamwtelfer)
As always, pls feel free to send us feedback!
Check out...
2021-03-1656 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG 123: Fortnite Acquires Fall Guys Dev Mediatonic, Ubisoft NFT Game, and Dream Games Secures $50MWelcome to TWIG #123!
Today we cover:
#1. Fortnite developer Epic buys Fall Guys studio Mediatonic
#2. Gaming Giant Ubisoft Partners With Ethereum-based NFT Platform Sorare
#3. Dream Games secures $50m Series A round
LINKS:
Join us on Clubhouse this Friday 3/12/2021 at 12PM PST to discuss the Future of Games Industry M&A
https://www.joinclubhouse.com/event/MRQ1Z7pE
Hosts:
- Miska Katkoff (@m_katkoff)
- Joe Kim (@jokim1)
- Eric Kress (@ekress)
- Adam Telfer...
2021-03-101h 01
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #122: PUBG New State, Genshin Impact Dev Costs, Google Stadia Problem?, & Spotify Remote WorkWelcome to TWIG #122!
Today we cover:
#1. PUBG: New State is a futuristic new battle royale game for Android and iOS
#2. Genshin Impact Dev Costs
#3. Google Stadia Problem? A Video Game Unit That’s Not Googley Enough
#4. Spotify says it's letting employees work from anywhere, while still paying San Francisco and New York salaries
Hosts:
- Miska Katkoff (@m_katkoff)
- Joe Kim (@jokim1)
- Eric Kress (@ekress)
- Adam Telfer (@adamwtelfer)
As always, pls feel free to sen...
2021-03-0358 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #119: EA Buys Glu, AppLovin Buys Adjust, Embracer Buys Gearbox, and Predictions (Shooters, Marketing)Welcome to TWIG #119!
Today we cover:
#1. Why Did AL Buy Adjust
#2. EA buys GLU
#3. Embracer Group acquires Borderlands maker Gearbox Entertainment for $1.3B
Predictions: Shooters and Marketing
Hosts:
- Miska Katkoff (@m_katkoff)
- Joe Kim (@jokim1)
- Eric Kress (@ekress)
- Adam Telfer (@adamwtelfer)
As always, pls feel free to send us feedback!
Check out TWIG on the GameMakers YouTube Channel!
2021-02-1058 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #118: Epic Games Store Review, Google Stadia Shuts down Internal Studios, & Gambling Apps on Google PlayWelcome to TWIG #118!
Today we cover:
#1. Gambling apps are coming to Google’s Play Store in the US and 14 other countries, The Verge
#2. Reviewing Epic Games Store’s 2020, MasterTheMeta
#3. Google Stadia Shuts Down Internal Studios, Changing Business Focus, Kotaku
Hosts:
- Joe Kim (@jokim1)
- Eric Kress (@ekress)
- Adam Telfer (@adamwtelfer)
Guest Host:
- Ninel (Gryuner) Anderson, Check out Devoted Studios Youtube Channel
As always, pls feel free to send us feedback!
2021-02-0347 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #117: New PUBG Mobile Game, Tencent Gonna Buy EA or Take-Two?, Vicarious -> Blizzard, Strategy and Sports Predictions!Welcome to TWIG #117!
Today we cover:
#1. A new PUBG Mobile game is on the way
#2. Report: Tencent raising billions to buy EA, Take-Two, or others
#3. Vicarious Visions merged into Blizzard
#4. Deconstructor of Fun Strategy and Sports Predictions
Hosts:
- Miska Katkoff (@m_katkoff)
- Joe Kim (@jokim1)
- Eric Kress (@ekress)
- Adam Telfer (@adamwtelfer)
As always, pls feel free to send us feedback!
2021-01-271h 03
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #116: Playtika's $11B IPO, Star Wars' IP given out like candy, Hypercasual and RPG predictionsWelcome to TWIG #116!
Today we cover:
#1. Mobile game maker Playtika goes public at $11 billion valuation
#2. 2020 year in review | Bayjinger
#3. Star Wars Games to Be Branded Under Lucasfilm Games Banner
#4. Hypercasual Prediction
#5. RPG Prediction
Hosts:
- Miska Katkoff (@m_katkoff)
- Joe Kim (@jokim1)
- Eric Kress (@ekress)
- Adam Telfer (@adamwtelfer)
As always, pls feel free to send us feedback!
2021-01-201h 01
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #115: Roblox $29.5B, Cyberpunk WTF?, Diablo Immortals, Puzzle Game Genre Predictions!Welcome to TWIG #115!
Today we cover:
#1. Roblox: $520 Million Funding And $29.5 Billion Valuation
#2. What the hell is going on with Cyberpunk?
#3. Diablo Immortals: More than a Meme
#4. Puzzle Games Becomes the Top Grossing Genre on Mobile
Hosts:
- Miska Katkoff (@m_katkoff)
- Joe Kim (@jokim1)
- Eric Kress (@ekress)
- Adam Telfer (@adamwtelfer)
As always, pls feel free to send us feedback!
LINKS:
Future of UA Mobile Marketing Conference (Free Signup): https://futureofua...
2021-01-1254 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #114: Happy New Years! | Best of 2020Welcome to TWIG #114!
Today we cover the best and worst of 2020 in the Games Industry!
Hosts:
- Miska Katkoff (@m_katkoff)
- Joe Kim (@jokim1)
- Eric Kress (@ekress)
- Adam Telfer (@adamwtelfer)
As always, pls feel free to send us feedback!
LINKS:
Future of UA Mobile Marketing Conference (Free Signup): https://futureofua.splashthat.com/
Event will be held on 1/14/2021 (Thursday) at 10AM.
Everybody (PMs, Execs, and Marketers) sign up for this now!
2021-01-051h 12
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #112: Genshin Impact = $400M in 2 Months on Mobile, EG7 Acquires Daybreak, Roblox Future in China!!!Welcome to TWIG #112!
Today we cover:
#1. Sensor Tower: Genshin Impact brings in nearly $400 million in 2 months on mobile
#2. EG7 acquires Daybreak
#3. The promise and challenge of Roblox Future in China
LINKS:
Check out Joakim's Elite Game Developers website and podcast: https://elitegamedevelopers.com/
Check out Randy Nelson's Interview with Joseph Kim:
- Gaming Trends | A Look Ahead to 2021 (SensorTower's Randy Nelson Interviews JK)
Hosts:
- Joe Kim (@jokim1)
- Adam Telfer (@adamwtelfer)
- Eric Kress (@ekr...
2020-12-0952 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #111: Lilith's Farlight 84 Battle Royale Shooter, Fortnite Subscriptions, and Supercell Shuts Down Hay Day Pop!Welcome to TWIG #111!
Today we cover:
#1. Farlight 84 is an impressive and whacky looking battle royale that's heading for iOS, Android and PC next year
#2. Will Fortnite's Subscription Work?
#3. Supercell shutting down Hay Day Pop after less than a year
Check out JK and his co-founders from LILA Games break down the Farlight 84 trailer: Farlight 84 Reaction & Analysis
Hosts:
- Joe Kim (@jokim1)
- Adam Telfer (@adamwtelfer)
- Eric Kress (@ekress)
- Miska Katkoff (@m_katkoff)
As always, pls...
2020-12-021h 04
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #110: Embracer Group Acquires 13 Studios, Apple 15% Fee Cut, Roblox IPOWelcome to TWIG 110!
Today we cover:
#1. Embracer Group acquires 13 studios: Here's everything you need to know
#2. Apple will reduce App Store cut to 15 percent for most developers starting January
#3. Roblox IPO & some financials ($1.2b bookings in 9M 2020)
Further, we are joined by guest host:
- Jon Jordan, founder of Steel Media whom you probably recognize from many gaming articles on PocketGamer.biz and elsewhere
- You should also check out Jon's Youtube Channel: Blockchain Gaming World
Regular Hosts:
2020-11-261h 18
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #107: WSJ: China May Be Spying On You, Scopely Raises $340M, Game Pass and Indies, and Activision Blizzard More Franchises to MobileWelcome to TWIG #107!
This week we cover:
#1. If You Play Videogames, China May Be Spying on You
#2. Mobile Games Company Scopely Boasts Of ‘Significantly Profitable Business’ As It Raises $340M
#3. "For Descenders, it has been immense. Sales across all platforms increased after we went into Game Pass" – What does Game Pass mean for indies? | Business News | MCV/DEVELOP
#4. Bringing more franchises to mobile is Activision Blizzard's biggest opportunity, says COO
Hosts: (Twitter)
Joseph Kim: @jokim1
Eric Kress: @ekress
Adam Telfer: @adamwtelfer
Miska Katkoff: @m_katkoff
2020-11-031h 00
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #106: Problem With Tech Monopolies, Stadia Creative Director OOPS!, and Facebook's Cloud GamingWelcome to TWIG #106:
Today we cover:
#1. The Problem With Tech Monopolies, From Both Sides of the Political Aisle
#2. Stadia creative director says streamers should pay publishers
#3. Facebook’s cloud-gaming offering focuses on free-to-play mobile games
Your hosts for today:
Joe Kim
Eric Kress
Adam Telfer
Kenny Liu
2020-10-2743 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #105: Unity Publishing... WTF?, Playtika Files for IPO, Among Us Blowing Up!, How Discord Won!What up people? Welcome to TWIG #105!
Today we cover:
#1. Introducing the Game Growth program - Unity Technologies Blog
#2. China-owned gaming firm Playtika files confidentially for U.S. IPO
#3. Among Us isn’t just blowing up on Twitch — it’s dominating mobile gaming
#4. How Discord Won
LINKS:
Riz Virk: Here's how the Big Tech breakup should go down
Riz Virk on GameMakers: Riz Virk on US vs. China App Wars, Simulation Hypothesis, Startup Myths & Lessons
Your Hosts:
Joe Kim
Eric Kress
Miska Katkoff
Adam Telfer
2020-10-201h 01
The Brewview: Coffee, Kendama, CultureNAKO Special: The Drip on You!This special edition of Brewview, The Drip on You!” may have had some technical difficulties, but we made the best of it!
Thank you to @j.kress for sharing about his recent Sweets Kendamas Sponsorship and journey as a player.
Thank you @_jaytag_dama_, a long time listener, for talking through his first year of Dama!
Thank you @jschultz57 for bringing us inside the mind of North America's top placing KWC 2020 player.
Thank you @theofficialdperches for your constant investment in the Kendama community!
And thank you @_crispykendamas for jum...
2020-10-0357 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #102: Epic vs. Apple UPDATE!. Blizzard co-founder Mike Morhaime Starts Dreamhaven, Playco $1B Valuation, and Amazon's Luna Cloud Gaming ServiceWelcome to TWIG #102!
This week we cover:
#1. Monday’s Hearing May Foreshadow Epic v. Apple Outcome
#2. Blizzard cofounder Mike Morhaime launches new gaming endeavor Dreamhaven
#3. PlayCo raises $100M at $1B Valuation for Instant Games
#4. Luna, Amazon’s new Streaming Service
Do you have feedback or comments for us?
You can reach us on Twitter at:
Joseph Kim: @jokim1 (Twitter, Insta) Eric Kress: @ekress Adam Telfer: @adamwtelfer Miska Katkoff: @m_katkoff
Guest Speaker:
David Hoppe, Partner from Gamma Law: https://gammalaw.com/
2020-09-2950 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #101: New Call of Duty Warzone Mobile, Micro$oft Acquires Bethesda, Stillfront Acquires Nanobit, and Sony vs. Microsoft Nextgen WarsWelcome to TWIG #101!
This week we cover:
#1. 'Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile' Seemingly Leaked in Activision Job Post
#2. Stillfront Group acquires Nanobit and expands the portfolio with narrative and lifestyle games
#3. Welcoming the Talented Teams and Beloved Game Franchises of Bethesda to Xbox - Xbox Wire
#4. Eric Talks: Sony vs. Microsoft next-gen strategy
Do you have feedback or comments for us?
You can reach us on Twitter at:
Joseph Kim: @jokim1 (Twitter, Insta) Eric Kress: @ekress Adam Telfer: @adamwtelfer Miska Katkoff: @m_katkoff
2020-09-231h 28
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #100: Lessons, Biggest News, and The Future!Welcome to our 100th episode retrospective episode!
In this podcast, we will look back on the origins of TWIG, talk about lessons learned, biggest news, future, and finally what are some of the best episodes you should definitely try to catch.
Hosts: Twitter, Insta
Miska Katkoff: @m_katkoff
Joseph Kim: @jokim1
Eric Kress: @ekress
Adam Telfer: @adamwtelfer
2020-09-1452 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #99: Epic's Plans for World Domination, India bans PUBG Mobile, New Switch Coming 2021, and Ubisoft: PS5 Not Backwards Compatible with PS3 and LowerWelcome to TWIG #99!
This week we cover:
#1. India bans PUBG in latest crackdown on Chinese apps
#2. Epic’s Latest Apple Argument Hints At Plans For World Domination
#3. Report: New Switch model with better graphics coming in 2021
#4. PS5 won’t be backward-compatible with PS3, PS2, or PS1, Ubisoft says
Do you have feedback or comments for us?
You can reach us on Twitter at:
Joseph Kim: @jokim1 (Twitter, Insta) Eric Kress: @ekress Adam Telfer: @adamwtelfer Miska Katkoff: @m_katkoff
SPONSOR:
This episode...
2020-09-0852 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #98: Facebook Abandoned IDFA, Unity IPO, COD Cold War $70, Risks of Market ResearchWelcome to TWIG #98!
This week we cover:
#1. Facebook has abandoned the IDFA and may kill FAN for iOS. What’s next for mobile measurement?
#2. Unity’s IPO numbers look pretty… Unreal
#3. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War costs $69.99 for next-gen consoles
#4. The risks of market research
LINKS:
Best Practices Live Ops Digital Conference. More info: liveops.splashthat.com
Eric Seufert blog post: Apocalypse Now: per WWDC, the IDFA is dead
Guest Host:
Eric Seufert. Check out Eric's blog: MobileDevMemo. And his Twitter: @eric_seufer...
2020-08-3156 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG 97: Amazon Sucks at Games, Take-Two Acquires Playdots, Tencent Stake in Voodoo, Game Creators Burned OutWelcome to TWIG #97!
This week we cover:
#1. Amazon is good at so many things. Why is it bad at games?
#2. Take-Two Interactive acquires mobile studio Playdots for $192 million
#3. Tencent takes minority stake in French casual games maker Voodoo
#4. Video Game Creators Are Burned Out and Desperate for Change
SHOW LINKS:
Guest Host: Dan Bailey, Actor/Voice Actor and Video Game Producer
THE GREATEST LIVE OPS CONFERENCE EVER, SIGN UP NOW: https://liveops.splashthat.com/
FEEDBACK?:
Do you have feedback or...
2020-08-2458 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #96: Next-Gen State of Industry, Apple/Epic Can't Lose!, and Wildlife Scores $120MWelcome to TWIG #96!
This week we cover:
#1. Next-Gen Gaming: State of the Industry, Unreal Engine Blog site
#2. Opinion: The Apple/Epic battle has four possible outcomes, and Epic can’t lose, 9to5 mac
#3. Wildlife Scores Vulcan-led $120M Series B Financing To Propel Mobile Game Platform, Crunchbase
SHOW LINKS:
Guest Host: Kenny Liu from ggDigest, now DOF Digest!
Is the US about to split the internet?
US Govt "Clean Network" Proposal
FEEDBACK?:
Do you have feedback or comments for us?
You can reach us on...
2020-08-1754 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #95: Apple Blocks xCloud and Stadia, Zynga Acquires Rollic for $168M, and Why Indies Struggle on Switch eShop!Welcome to TWIG #95!
This week we cover:
#1. Apple blocking Project xCloud and Stadia because it can't review every game (gamesindustry.biz)
#2. Zynga acquires hypercasual game maker Rollic for $168M (Mobile Marketer)
#3. Why Indies are struggling to be seen on the Switch eshop (MCV/Develop)
SHOW LINKS:
Guest Host: Kenny Liu from ggDigest, now DOF Digest!
FEEDBACK?:
Do you have feedback or comments for us?
You can reach us on Twitter at:
Joseph Kim: @jokim1 (Twitter, Insta) Eric Kress: @ekress Adam...
2020-08-1048 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #94: Halo Infinite, EA Best June Quarter in History, and Blizzard Shows off Diablo ImmortalWelcome to TWIG #94!
This week we cover:
#1. Could Halo: Infinite be the last ever Halo title, as 343 calls it a “platform for the future”
#2. EA Just had its best june quarter for Sales in 38 year history
#3. Blizzard shows off new Diablo Immortal gameplay
SHOW LINKS:
Guest Host: Kenny Liu from ggDigest, now DOF Digest!
FEEDBACK?:
Do you have feedback or comments for us?
You can reach us on Twitter at:
Joseph Kim: @jokim1 (Twitter, Insta) Eric Kress: @ekress Adam Telfer...
2020-08-0453 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #93: Ragnarok of M&A (from IDFA Deprecation), RPG Personas Debate!, Over 1/2 of Kids Playing Roblox, Microsoft ShowcaseWelcome to TWIG #93!
This week we cover:
#1. The 7 RPG player personas
#2. Over half of US kids are playing Roblox, and it’s about to host Fortnite-esque virtual parties too
#3. Microsoft Showcase
#4. The Imminent Ragnarok of M&A in Mobile Gaming Space
SHOW LINKS:
Guest Host: Brett Nowak, CEO of Liquid & Grit
FEEDBACK?:
Do you have feedback or comments for us?
You can reach us on Twitter at:
Joseph Kim: @jokim1 (Twitter, In...
2020-07-291h 06
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #92: Microsoft xCloud Launch, China Removes Supercell's HayDay + 2.5K other games, Glu Reloads for AcquisitionsWelcome to TWIG #92!
This week we cover:
#1. Microsoft to launch xCloud streaming free with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in September (The Verge)
#2. China removes Supercell’s Hay Day and 2500 other games from iOS app Store (Venture Beat)
#3. Glu reloads its war chest for mobile game acquisitions (Venture Beat)
SHOW LINKS:
Watch the M&A YouTube video
FEEDBACK?:
Do you have feedback or comments for us?
You can reach us on Twitter at:
Joseph Kim: @jokim1 (Twitter, Insta) Eric Kress: @ekres...
2020-07-2149 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #91: Sony Invests $250M in Epic Games, Why Tencent is Buying Leyou (aka Le-YOWWW!), Mobile Games Broke Records in Q2, Ubisoft Event!Welcome to TWIG #91!
This week we cover:
#1. Sony invests $250m in Fortnite’s Epic Games (Financial Times)
#2. Why Tencent is looking to buy Warframe parent company Leyou (Venture Beat)
#3. App Annie: Mobile gamers broke app store records in Q2 2020 (Venture Beat)
#4. Everything we learned on Ubisoft Event (Kotaku)
SHOW LINKS:
As per the News updates, check out the incredibly handsome Joe Kim's blog post on Why Epic Games $18B valuation may actually be too low
FEEDBACK?:
Do you have feedback or co...
2020-07-131h 02
Bande à partThe Invisible ManWe talk about Leigh Wannell’s film The Invisible Man and its possible parallels to what is happening in the world right now. See links below.
Leigh Wannell (director), Adam Johansen, Damien Martin, Emily Seresin (costume design), The Invisible Man (2020): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1051906/ and https://www.universalpictures.com/movies/the-invisible-man
Michael Powell director), Polly Peck (dresses), Dickie Richardson (wardrobe), John Tullis of Horrockses (dress), Peeping Tom (1960): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054167/
Alfred Hitchcock (director), Blackmail (1929): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0019702/
Alfred Hitchcock (director), Harry Kress (wardrobe), North by Northwest (1959): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053125/
Ra...
2020-07-0721 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #90: PUBG Mobile Doubles LT Rev to $3B, Apple Arcade Strategy Shift, and Amazon and Google Bad at Games!Welcome to TWIG #90!
This week we cover:
#1. PUBG Mobile Doubles Lifetime Revenue to $3 Billion in Just Seven Months (Sensor Tower)
#2. Apple Cancels Some Arcade Games in Strategy Shift To Keep Subscribers (Bloomberg)
#3. Amazon and Google are in games for the wrong reasons (GamesIndustry.biz)
SHOW LINKS:
Game Changers is a webinar series featuring exceptional women in the gaming industry. Our goal is to create a platform for female leaders to share their expertise and to create a strong and caring support network for women in our industry.
2020-07-071h 00
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #89 metoo and Abuse in the Industry, IDFA Apocalypse, AAA Unsustainable, Nintendo Chills?, Pokemon Unite! And More!Welcome to TWIG #89!
We are joined this episode by the legendary Emily Greer founder of Kongregate and her new game studio Double Loop. A must watch at GDC and one of the OGs of the F2P games industry.
This week we cover:
#1. Abuse in the industry isn't down to a few "bad apples" | Opinion
#2. iOS 14: IDFA is not dead yet, but it’s definitely on life support
#3. Former PlayStation Boss Says AAA Game Development Is Unsustainable
#4. Nintendo Chills Mobile Ambitions After Animal Crossing Success
#5. Po...
2020-06-301h 12
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #88: Microsoft Shutting Down Mixer -> Facebook Gaming, EA Game Slate, Apple Platform Fees, & Epic Offering $750M at $17B ValuationWelcome to TWIG #88!
This week we cover:
#1. Microsoft is shutting down Mixer and partnering with Facebook Gaming
#2. EA details game slate with 'Star Wars,' Switch news
#3. Epic Games and Match Group join Spotify in protesting Apple’s App Store fees
#4. Apple Rejects Facebook’s Gaming App, for at Least the Fifth Time
#5. Epic Offering 750M at 17B Valuation
Do you have feedback or comments for us?
You can reach us on Twitter at:
Joseph Kim: @jokim1 (Twitter, Insta)
Eric...
2020-06-2344 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #87: Activision and Selena Gomez Trademark/IP Claims in Games, Valorant Performance, Amazon of Gaming CompaniesWelcome to TWIG #87!
This week we cover:
#1.; Call of Duty Publisher Wins First Amendment Trademark Suit Against Humvee Manufacturer (Gamma Law)
#2. Selena Gomez Sues Mobile Game Company for $10M for Stealing Likeness (Gamma Law)
#3. This is the PlayStation 5 (The Verge)
#4. Valorant is Performing Below Expectations According to Twitch Stats (GameLife)
#5. How to Build the Amazon of Game Companies (ggdigest.com)
LINKS
This week we are joined by guest David Hoppe of Gamma Law: http://gammalaw.com/
David Hoppe: https...
2020-06-1546 minDeconstructor of FunTWIG #86: More Zynga Acquires Peak, Glu Prices Public Offering, and UA Deep-DiveWelcome to TWIG #86!
This week we cover:
#1. Why Zynga bought Peak Games
#2. Glu Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Stock
#3. Game and UA Teams That Work Together, Grow Together
Hosts this Week:
Today we are joined by guest host Nebo Radovic from N3twork:
Nebo Radovic: @eniac (Twitter)
Do you have feedback or comments for us?
You can reach us on Twitter at:
Joseph Kim: @jokim1 (Twitter, Insta)
Eric Kress: @ekress
Adam Telfer: @adamwtelfer
Miska Katkof...
2020-06-081h 01
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #84: Zynga acquires Peak and the team cuts through PR nonsenseWelcome to TWIG #84!
This week we cover:
#1. Twitch gets a new channel for news, exclusives, and more (The Verge)
#2. Sony Confirms PS5 Event for June 4 (Gamespot)
#3. Mark van Ryswyk On Why The Pandemic Is A Unique Moment To Reach New Consumers (Alist Daily)
#4. Interview: Why Scopely and PierPlay spent three years perfecting Scrabble GO (Pocketgamer)
Today we are joined by guest host Josh Burns from http://www.digitaldevconnect.com/
Do you have feedback or comments for us?
You can reach us on Twitter at:
Joseph Kim: @jokim1 (Twitter, Insta)
Eric Kress: @ekress
Adam Telfer: @adamwtelfer
Miska Katkoff: @m_katkof
2020-06-0153 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #83: Amazon's Attempt at LOL Shooter, Ubisoft Sues Apple/Google over Siege Clone, Future of Game ConferencesWelcome to TWIG #83!
This week we cover:
#1. Ubisoft Sues Apple and Google Over Mobile Rainbow Six Siege Clone (IGN)
#2. Ubisoft announces Ubisoft Forward on July 12 (GamesIndustry.biz)
#3. Crucible is Amazon’s attempt at a shooter League of Legends (Polygon)
Do you have feedback or comments for us?
You can reach us on Twitter at:
Joseph Kim: @jokim1 (Twitter, Insta)
Eric Kress: @ekress
Adam Telfer: @adamwtelfer
Miska Katkoff: @m_katkoff
2020-05-2545 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #82: Supercell vs. AppLovin: Clash of Cultures! Lessons vs. LegacyWelcome to TWIG #82!
This week we cover:
#1. 10 LEARNINGS FROM 10 YEARS (Supercell Blog)
#2. Game of War developer Machine Zone acquired by AppLovin (gamesindustry.biz)
#3. Valorant and Twitch build symbiotic relationship of success (Venture Beat)
#4. Ubisoft says 11 games sold over 10 million copies each in PS4/Xbox One era (Venture Beat)
KEY LINKS:
Joe Kim's AppLovin post: I am AppLovin! Behind the company acquiring MZ
Do you have feedback or comments for us?
You can reach us on...
2020-05-1859 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #81: Supercell | 10 Years of ExcellenceWelcome to TWIG #81!
This week we cover:
#1. Cloud Gaming: Why It Matters And The Games It Will Create
#2. Fortnite’s “Party Royale” mode ditches the guns, asks players to “chill”
#3. 10 Years of Excellence - Deconstruction of Supercell
#4. Design + Behavioral Economics = Apple
Do you have feedback or comments for us?
You can reach us on Twitter at:
Joseph Kim: @jokim1 (Twitter, Insta)
Eric Kress: @ekress
Adam Telfer: @adamwtelfer
Miska Katkoff: @m_katkoff
2020-05-1357 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #80: XBOX Game Pass 10M Subs, Super Evil Announces Catalyst Black, XBOX Series X - Games Could Be Delayed!Welcome to TWIG #80!
This week we cover:
#1. Xbox Game Pass now has over 10 million subscribers
#2. SuperEvilMegaCorp Announces “Catalyst Black”
#3. Xbox Series X still set to launch on schedule, but games could be delayed
Do you have feedback or comments for us?
You can reach us on Twitter at:
Joseph Kim: @jokim1
Eric Kress: @ekress
Adam Telfer: @adamwtelfer
Miska Katkoff: @m_katkoff
2020-05-0546 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #79: Supercell Battle Pass Talk, Three Questions to Level Up Battle Pass, Travis Scott Fortnite, and Epic Gives In to Google!Welcome to TWIG #79, apologies we were off last week.
This week we cover:
#1. Clash of Clans: Bigger, Better Battle Pass
#2. Three questions to ask to level up your Battle Pass monetization
#3. Travis Scott's Fortnite Event Draws Record Audience
#4. Epic gives in to Google and releases Fortnite on the Play Store
Do you have feedback or comments for us?
You can reach us on Twitter at:
Joseph Kim: @jokim1
Eric Kress: @ekress
Adam Telfer: @adamwtelfer
Miska Katkoff: @m...
2020-04-2759 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #78: Facebook Takes on Twitch, Valve Success?, PS5 Limited Release, Is Fortnite the next Metaverse?
Welcome to TWIG #78, apologies we were off last week.
This week we cover:
#1. Valve: More games are finding success on Steam than ever before
#2. PS5 has limited release plans in 2020
#3. Silicon Valley is racing to build the next version of the Internet. Fortnite might get there first.
#4. Facebook to Introduce an App for Gaming
LINKS:
Google Play Updated Developer Policy: "Deceptive Behavior"
Facebook Updated Terms of Service "Data Use Terms for Advanced Mobile App Measurement"
Do y...
2020-04-2245 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #77: Riot's Teamfight Tactics Surpasses 4.5M on Mobile, Amazon Enters Gaming, XBOX Series X, The Kick-Ass Founding TeamWelcome to TWIG 77!
This week we cover:
#1. Riot Games’ Teamfight Tactics Surpasses 4.5 Million Downloads on Mobile
#2. Amazon Pushes Into Making Video Games, Not Just Streaming Their Play
#3. Microsoft: Staggered launch would hurt Xbox Series X
#4. The Kick-Ass Founding Team
Do you want to come on the podcast with us? Do you have feedback or comments for us?
You can reach us on Twitter at:
Joseph Kim: @jokim1 Eric Kress: @ekress Adam Telfer: @adamwtelfer Miska Katkoff: @m_katkoff
2020-04-071h 00
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #76: Epic Games Publishing!, CPI Decline Benefits Mobile Game Companies, and Forte x BlockchainWelcome to TWIG 76!
This week we cover:
Epic Games Publishing Announces Partnerships with gen DESIGN, Playdead, and Remedy Entertainment (Epic Games Website)
Declining Cost-Per-Install Should Benefit Mobile Game Companies (Stephens Report)
Forte recruits 5 more high-end game studios to make blockchain-based games (GamesBeat)
Links:
Jeff Cohen of Stephens - hit him up to request access to his research report: Jeff Cohen LinkedIn
Kristian Segerstrale CEO talking about Rogue Games stopping live ops of Vainglory
Hit us up on Twitter or Insta with any feedback or suggestions for news to cover. You c...
2020-04-0140 minDeconstructor of FunTWIG #73: Riot's Valorant Monetization, iOS Games in China Require License, and MZ's CrystalborneWelcome to TWIG 73!
This week we cover:
#1. Former Glu CEO Niccolo De Masi is on the prowl for mobile app acquisitions
#2. iOS games in China to require a Publishing License - Why now, and what is the impact?
#3. How will Valorant’s cosmetics and microtransactions work?
#4. MZ's: Crystalborne Game Launch
Links for this episode:
Tim Sweeney's Tweets supporting NVIDIA's GeForce NOW
Super Evil Megacorp's: SHARING OUR REMOTE FIRST PROCESSES, TOOLS AND GUIDELINES FOR FELLOW CORONA-DODGERS
Hit us up on Twitter or Insta wit...
2020-03-1136 minDeconstructor of FunTWIG #61: Why D7 ROAS May Be Bad, What's Next After Facebook VO, and Updates on New XBOX!Wazzup DOF Nation!
On the pod this week we have myself Joe Kim, Eric Kress, and new daddy club member Adam Telfer.
We are also joined by *the* Nebo Radovic from N3twork. One of the very few handful of people in the world who has bought at massive UA scale for mobile having worked not only at N3twork, but also at MZ and Nordeus (Top Eleven). So we'll kick off with a couple of UA topics which is becoming increasingly important to know about for game executives, PMs, and designers! Don't ding our...
2019-12-1657 minDeconstructor of FunTWIG #60: Bunch Video Chat for Mobile (We Talk with CEO and Head of BD) and Wildlife Valued at $1.3B!TWIG #60 Here we go!
Today we have myself Joe Kim, Eric Kress, and Adam Telfer is back from paternity leave. Welcome back new dad!
We also have 2 special guests related to the first article we will cover: Selcuk Atli CEO at Bunch and *the* Greg Essig Head of BD at Bunch.
#1. Bunch scores $3.8M to turn mobile games into video chat LAN parties
#2. Wildlife, Brazilian mobile gaming unicorn, valued at $1.3 billion by Benchmark
#3. CD Projekt Red ending Gwent console support to focus on PC and mobile Elder Scroll Legends...
2019-12-111h 17
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #58: $40M Raise for N3twork - Should We Be Worried? and Tencent's Timi Studio Expanding West - Not A Level Playing Field!Namaste everyone and welcome to TWIG #58!
Today we have just myself Joe Kim and Eric Kress.
Miska and Adam are out for the rest of the year.
The full news we discuss is as follows:
#1. N3twork raises $40 million for platform to help mobile games gain traction
#2. How a Chinese Developer at Tencent Is Shaping the Future of Gaming
#3. Has the hypercasual game genre peaked?
#4. We review some of the predictions and actuals for Call of Duty Mobile, Harry Potter, Mario Kart, and other predictions...
2019-11-2627 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #57: Ninja/Shroud No Impact on Twitch, Epic Games Launcher, & Stadia Flop CityWelcome to TWIG #57.
Today we have your usual hosts Joe Kim, Eric Kress, and Adam Telfer (Miska's out for the rest of the year). We do have a guest host Alex Collins though: a software engineer at Jam City and DOF blog contributor.
The full news we discuss is as follows:
#1. Mixer + Shroud + Ninja
#2. Everything Announced at X019’s Inside Xbox Conference
#3. Fortnite’s Android installer is now a launcher for Epic mobile games
#4. The world is waiting for Google Stadia to flop
Hit us up o...
2019-11-1946 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #56: DECA Games Buys 4 Games from GREE and Super Evil Megacorp Hands Vainglory to Rogue GamesWelcome 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, mo...
2019-11-1454 min
Deconstructor of FunTWIG #46: Supercell Soft Launches New Game Rush Wars (and more Archero!)In this week's TWIG we discuss:
How Archero Shot to the Top, and How You Can Do Better (Deconstructor of Fun)
Supercell’s new mobile strategy game Rush Wars soft-launches in Canada, New Zealand and Australia (PocketGamer.biz)
Pokemon Masters launches globally on iOS and Android (PocketGamer.biz)
Playtika acquires Best Fiends mobile game publisher Seriously (VentureBeat)
Welcome to guest host Kenny Liu from Riot Games and author of the really great industry newsletter Kliuless: https://tinyletter.com/kliuless
Hosts Today (Twitter):
Adam Telfer (@adamwtelfer)
Eric Kress (@ekress)
Kenny Liu (@kliuless)
2019-09-0559 min
Ohio Farm Bureau PodcastDr. Kress, Dean of CFAES - Episode 564How do we have a food secure world? How do we do it without a harmful environmental impact? What are the relationships between the environment, animals and people? And what are the implications of 11.5 million Ohioans smack in the middle of 15 million acres of farmland? Cathann Kress would like to find some answers to these questions, and as Ohio State’s new ag college dean, she’s in position to move the effort ahead. Dr. Kress joins Farm Bureau’s Adam Sharp, today, on Town Hall Ohio.
2017-10-0239 min
PipersPicks.TVCree Cicchino & Madisyn Shipman Talk iCarly on Game Shakers Season 2 & Cree Dating Thomas!?We're back on set at Nickelodeon's Game Shakers for Season 2…and talking about iCarly!? I've talked to Cree Cicchino and Madisyn Shipman a few times now, so now it's time to step things up. We need to get into into some real info! This is a BIG one! We're talking relationships, fashion, (you know how into ships Cree is…what about if it includes her), fashion changes, Nathan Kress, and a lot more! Is iCARLY overlapping Game Shakers!? We'll see what we can find out from Cree and Maddie! Watch for my interview with the boys coming up so...
2016-09-2005 minPipersPicks.TVCree Cicchino & Madisyn Shipman Talk iCarly on Game Shakers Season 2 & Cree Dating Thomas!?We’re back on set at Nickelodeon’s Game Shakers for Season 2…and talking about iCarly!? I’ve talked to Cree Cicchino and Madisyn Shipman a few times now, so now it’s time to step things up. We need to get into into some real info! This is a BIG one! We’re talking relationships, fashion, (you know how into ships Cree is…what about if it includes her), fashion changes, Nathan Kress, and a lot more! Is iCARLY overlapping Game Shakers!? We’ll see what we can find out from Cree and Maddie! Watch for my interview with...
2016-09-2005 min
The Coode Street PodcastEpisode 236: On books to look forEvery year there are thousands of books published and any one of them could appeal to you. To help you find great new books, Locus publishes a list of forthcoming titles every three months. And to help you navigate through that, each quarter we invite Locus Editor-in-Chief Liza Groen Trombi to join us and discuss the books that we think might be most interesting that are due out between now and the end of 2015.
This month, unfortunately, Liza was not able to join us. However, we have persevered and have some recommendations for you. Of course, we strongly recommend you p...
2015-06-011h 00
PipersPicks.TVPipersPicks #045 (small): JERRY TRAINOR with PIPER REESE ON SET at iCARLY!!
HOLY PIPERONI!!! THIS has GOT to be the most LONG awaited, FUNNY, BIZARRE, PiPeRiFiC Piper's Picks® episode in the history of Piper's Picks TV!! This was filmed a WHILE back when Tween Entertainment Reporter PIPER REESE visited the iCARLY set at NICK ON SUNSET in HOLLYWOOD! PIPER REESE sits down with the MEGA-FUNNY bigger brother to CARLY SHAY...YUP, It's SPENCER SHAY! AKA...JERRY TRAINOR!!!
BE SURE to check out our other iCARLY on-set episodes too!
Piper's Picks TV #040: Nathan Kress & Jennette McCurdy ON SET at iCarly!
Piper's Picks TV #039: MIRANDA...
2011-03-1916 min
PipersPicks.TVJERRY TRAINOR Sit-Down iCARLY On-Set MeGa-Funny Interview!THIS has GOT to be the most LONG awaited, FUNNY, BIZARRE, PiPeRiFiC Piper's Picks® episode in the history of Piper's Picks TV!! This was filmed a WHILE back when Tween Entertainment Reporter PIPER REESE visited the iCARLY set at NICK ON SUNSET in HOLLYWOOD! PIPER REESE sits down with the MEGA-FUNNY bigger brother to CARLY SHAY...YUP, It's SPENCER SHAY! AKA...JERRY TRAINOR!!!
BE SURE to check out our other iCARLY on-set episodes too!
Piper's Picks TV #040: Nathan Kress & Jennette McCurdy ON SET at iCarly!
Piper's Picks TV #039: MIRANDA COSGROVE on SET w...
2011-03-1916 minPipersPicks.TVJERRY TRAINOR Sit-Down iCARLY On-Set MeGa-Funny Interview!THIS has GOT to be the most LONG awaited, FUNNY, BIZARRE, PiPeRiFiC Piper's Picks® episode in the history of Piper's Picks TV!! This was filmed a WHILE back when Tween Entertainment Reporter PIPER REESE visited the iCARLY set at NICK ON SUNSET in HOLLYWOOD! PIPER REESE sits down with the MEGA-FUNNY bigger brother to CARLY SHAY...YUP, It's SPENCER SHAY! AKA...JERRY TRAINOR!!!
BE SURE to check out our other iCARLY on-set episodes too!
Piper's Picks TV #040: Nathan Kress & Jennette McCurdy ON SET at iCarly!
Piper's Picks TV #039: MIRANDA COSGROVE on SET w...
2011-03-1916 min
PipersPicks.TVPipersPicks #040 (small): Nathan Kress & Jennette McCurdy ON SET at iCarly!!Yeah BABY! World famous tween reporter Piper Reese is on the iCarly set with Jennette McCurdy AND Nathan Kress! NOt only that...there's a super-kewl 3rd iCarly star (and a special friend of ours) is in this episode too! It's the amazing Roxy Hunter...er...Mandy...no...it's Aria Wallace! 3 super awesome stars for the price of one in a jam-packed Piperific 40th episode!
2010-04-2510 min
PipersPicks.TVPipersPicks #040: NATHAN KRESS & JENNETTE McCURDY On-Set Exclusive at iCarly!Yeah BABY! World famous tween reporter Piper Reese is on the iCarly set with Jennette McCurdy AND Nathan Kress! NOt only that...there's a super-kewl 3rd iCarly star (and a special friend of ours) is in this episode too! It's the amazing Roxy Hunter...er...Mandy...no...it's Aria Wallace! 3 super awesome stars for the price of one in a jam-packed Piperific 40th episode!
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2010-04-2510 minPipersPicks.TVPipersPicks #040: NATHAN KRESS & JENNETTE McCURDY On-Set Exclusive at iCarly!Yeah BABY! World famous tween reporter Piper Reese is on the iCarly set with Jennette McCurdy AND Nathan Kress! NOt only that...there's a super-kewl 3rd iCarly star (and a special friend of ours) is in this episode too! It's the amazing Roxy Hunter...er...Mandy...no...it's Aria Wallace! 3 super awesome stars for the price of one in a jam-packed Piperific 40th episode!
-----------------------------------------------------------------------PIPER on iMDB: http://imdb.me/PiperReese-----------------------------------------------------------------------REGISTER on PIPERSPICKS.TV: http://piperspicks.tv/INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/PipersPIcksTVTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/PipersPicksTVFACEB...
2010-04-2510 min