In this week’s Roundtable, the squad discusses the latest news on how mobile platforms are enacting blockchain policies. In particular, we hit on Google Play’s new blockchain policy, how it differs from Apple’s App Store policy, how these rules affect mobile game design, and the overall current blockchain game development sentiment. Then we discuss how AI game development studios are gaining funding traction and dive into a spicy debate about new models of game development. Join us for all the latest games business news with Matt Dion, Felipe Mata, and host Maria Gillies.
This episode is brought to you by Lightspeed Venture Partners. With its dedicated gaming practice, “Lightspeed Gaming,” the firm is investing from over $7B in early- and growth-stage capital — the by far largest fund focused on gaming and interactive technology. If you’re interested in learning more, go to lsvp.com.
00:00 – Start
03:50 – Half Moon’s first gen AI game launch
06:30 – Look North World’s raise for UEFN games
08:25 – Google Play & App Store’s Blockchain Policies
22:40 – iOS App Sideloading EU Enforcement
30:05 – New Models in Game Development (AI + UGC)
51:00 – Microsoft & Activision Blizzard Extend Merger Deadline
56:05 – Outro
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Who’s On:
Guest – Matt Dion: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-dion/
Guest – Felipe Mata: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felipe-mata/
Host – Maria Gillies: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-mota1/
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