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This week we examine Niantic’s valuation and potential exit, questioning whether AR gaming has hit its ceiling. We also break down Unity’s latest earnings, examining where the company is headed post-restructuring. Meanwhile, PrizePix blurs the lines between gaming and gambling, raising concerns about the future of real money mechanics.

On the platform side, we analyze Hasbro Digital’s unexpected success, Steam Deck’s impact on the PC market, and whether Epic Game Store’s strategy is finally paying off. We also explore GTA’s massive UGC potential, Warner Bros studio closures, and dive into the return of Overwatch loot boxes—because what’s old is new again.

Finally, we look at the latest mobile trends, including Love and Deep Space’s unique RPG take and the breakout success of Last War Survival. Oh, and of course, fake ads are still a thing.

01:19 Star Wars

03:36 Shilling and Advice

06:48 Niantic's Valuation and Exit

08:48 PrizePix and Gambling

11:44 Hasbro Digital's Success

16:04 Epic Game Store Analysis

23:03 GTA and UGC Potential

29:14 Steam Deck's Impact on the PC Market

30:17 Unity's Earnings & Vector

44:00 Warner Bros Studio Closures

45:50 Love and Deep Space: A Unique RPG

48:18 Last War Survival's Success

50:09 Fake Ads

57:33 Overwatch Loot Boxes Return??

58:45 Conclusion and Sign-Off

TWIG #320 Unity’s Fate, Fake Ads, Loot Boxes & The RPG You Didn’t See Coming...

Deconstructor of Fun

TWIG #320 Unity’s Fate, Fake Ads, Loot Boxes & The RPG You Didn’t See Coming...