About this episode

The episode discusses the latest developments in gaming, including Liftoff's IPO, Monopoly GO's new event, and Xbox's strategy moving forward.

Nintendo's stock is getting hammered without a new Mario, Monopoly GO is going all-in on The Simpsons, and Liftoff is back on the public markets. Meanwhile, Xbox finally seems to be doing what it should have done years ago.In this episode, we break down:● Liftoff's IPO and the AppLovin challenge● Monopoly GO's Simpsons mega-event● How Scopely uses IP for reactivation● Apple's crackdown on low-quality apps● Xbox's biggest Summer Showcase in years● Why Xbox is bringing exclusives back● Fable, Gears, Persona 6, and Minecraft Dungeons 2● Nintendo Direct's biggest announcements● The growing mystery of missing Mario● Why Nintendo investors are getting nervous● Paramount's new gaming division● TMNT, Star Trek, Avatar, and Marvel projects● Why Hollywood struggles to make games● The missing mobile strategy at Paramount● Apple IDFA rumors and what they mean for UA● The future of AppLovin, Meta, and Google adsCHAPTERS:01:36 Minecraft Summer Parenting03:22 Quick Correction Bond Sales05:18 Liftoff IPO Breakdown06:41 UA Ecosystem and AppLovin08:37 Private Equity Red Flags10:41 Simpsons Takes Monopoly Go11:53 Why the Crossover Works15:20 UA Reactivation and Celebs19:12 Apple’s App Store…

People in this episode

Host: Deconstructor of Fun

Topics covered

• Liftoff IPO
• Monopoly GO
• Xbox strategy
• Nintendo stock
• Apple App Store
• Hollywood gaming

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nintendo, Monopoly GO, Liftoff, AppLovin, Scopely, Apple, Xbox, Paramount, Meta, Google

Books & works: Fable, Gears, Persona 6, Minecraft Dungeons 2, TMNT, Star Trek, Avatar, Marvel

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