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Episode 158: Microsoft, Activision, and Ubisoft are a Thrupple Now (News Show)
Manage episode 375354865 series 2785758
The Microsoft/Activision deal is still alive. And now, Ubisoft has been folded into the conversation with control of cloud streaming rights. Also: Earnings (Square Enix, Sony, Take-Two, Embracer Group), The July 2023 Circana Report on U.S. Video Game Spending, Xbox’s new moderation system, and a listener question about the Xtra Small Small.
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TIME STAMPS
[00:01:36] - Square Enix Q1 FY24 Earnings
[00:07:16] - Take-Two Q1 FY24 Earnings
[00:14:51] - Sony Q1 FY24 Earnings
[00:18:24] - Embracer Group Q1 FY24 Earnings
[00:26:23] - Investment Interlude
[00:41:24] - Quick Hits
[00:46:17] - Labor Report
[00:50:59] - Circana Report on U.S. Video Game Spending for July 2023
[00:54:19] - Xbox’s New Moderation System
[00:56:46] - Listener Question
SOURCES
Scoop: Saudi-funded Savvy Games was the mystery partner in collapsed $2B Embracer deal | Axios
Embracer is Moving to Shutter Campfire Cabal | Campfire Cabal on LinkedIn
INVESTMENT INTERLUDE
Behaviour Interactive Acquires Award-Winning Codeglue | GamesPress
VIRTUOS EXPANDS GAME ENGINEERING CAPABILITIES WITH LAUNCH OF VIRTUOS LABS – PRAGUE | Virtuous
Krafton commits $150 million to India following BGMI trial approval | TechCrunch
Play Ventures raised at least $78M for third gaming venture fund | GamesBeat
Microsoft submits new deal for review after CMA confirms original deal is blocked | UK CMA
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard merger approved in New Zealand | Game Developer
130 episodes
Manage episode 375354865 series 2785758
The Microsoft/Activision deal is still alive. And now, Ubisoft has been folded into the conversation with control of cloud streaming rights. Also: Earnings (Square Enix, Sony, Take-Two, Embracer Group), The July 2023 Circana Report on U.S. Video Game Spending, Xbox’s new moderation system, and a listener question about the Xtra Small Small.
You can support Virtual Economy’s growth via our Ko-Fi and also purchase Virtual Economy merchandise!
TIME STAMPS
[00:01:36] - Square Enix Q1 FY24 Earnings
[00:07:16] - Take-Two Q1 FY24 Earnings
[00:14:51] - Sony Q1 FY24 Earnings
[00:18:24] - Embracer Group Q1 FY24 Earnings
[00:26:23] - Investment Interlude
[00:41:24] - Quick Hits
[00:46:17] - Labor Report
[00:50:59] - Circana Report on U.S. Video Game Spending for July 2023
[00:54:19] - Xbox’s New Moderation System
[00:56:46] - Listener Question
SOURCES
Scoop: Saudi-funded Savvy Games was the mystery partner in collapsed $2B Embracer deal | Axios
Embracer is Moving to Shutter Campfire Cabal | Campfire Cabal on LinkedIn
INVESTMENT INTERLUDE
Behaviour Interactive Acquires Award-Winning Codeglue | GamesPress
VIRTUOS EXPANDS GAME ENGINEERING CAPABILITIES WITH LAUNCH OF VIRTUOS LABS – PRAGUE | Virtuous
Krafton commits $150 million to India following BGMI trial approval | TechCrunch
Play Ventures raised at least $78M for third gaming venture fund | GamesBeat
Microsoft submits new deal for review after CMA confirms original deal is blocked | UK CMA
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard merger approved in New Zealand | Game Developer
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