About this episode
This episode covers the latest news in blockchain gaming, including the independence of Fenris Creations and the involvement of Google DeepMind.
The big news this week is CCP Games' MBO, rebranded as Fenris Creations and backed by Google DeepMind. [00:32] Fenris Creations (ex-CCP Games) has gained independence from Pearl Abyss for $120 million. [02:26] Pearl Abyss originally bought the company for $225 million in 2018. [03:26] Why CCP and Pearl Abyss were an awkward fit, culturally and corporately. [04:35] Pearl Abyss now has very successful games such as Crimson Desert so doesn't need CCP. [05:28] Fenris still owes Pearl Abyss $50 million for a loan. [06:52] CCP/Fenris has been loss-making for many years. [07:07] $60 million of EVE Frontier tokens have now been sold to investors. [07:47] The original unanswered questions around the deal - debt, operational capital etc. [10:28] Google DeepMind now has a minority stake in Fenris Creations. [11:30] Why DeepMind is interested in EVE Online as a learning environment for AI models and agents. [12:50] Long-term memory for agents is of particular interest. [13:50] Why DeepMind is a major credibility boost for the newly independent company. [14:48] DeepMind potentially reframes EVE Frontier’s significance as a blockchain game. [17:00] FIFA Rivals has launched its World Cup Legacy…
People in this episode
Host: jon jordan
Topics covered
- CCP Games
- Fenris Creations
- Google DeepMind
- EVE Online
- FIFA Rivals
- Animoca Minds
- blockchain gaming
Keywords
- CCP Games
- Fenris Creations
- Google DeepMind
- EVE Online
- FIFA Rivals
- blockchain
- NFTs
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: CCP Games, Fenris Creations, Google DeepMind, Pearl Abyss, FIFA Rivals, Mythical, Animoca Minds
Products: EVE Frontier tokens
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