TWIG #295 GTA UGC Future, the Borderlands Movie, and VR Headset Wars

Get the latest dose of game industry news shaken, not stirred.

In this episode, Eric Kress, Jen Donahoe, and Laura Taranto debate the merits of VR, discuss Zynga's match-three strategies, and evaluate market trends in the mobile gaming sector. Plus, the crew takes a look at the dreadful reception of the Borderlands movie and the ongoing challenges in launching successful game franchises. To cap the episode off, we take a deep dive into the reason behind Bungie's recent layoffs.

00:00 Intro
02:34 Economic Insights
03:17 Transmedia Failures
4:48 College Tours and Family Updates
06:41 Gaming Events and AWS Support
16:01 Market Reports and Industry Growth
30:32 Exploring Match-Three Puzzle Games
31:27 Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery
32:42 Playtika's Strategic Shift
35:28 Bungie's Layoffs and Sony's Acquisition Strategy
42:54 Nexon's Earnings and Market Strategy
45:32 Take-Two Interactive's Performance and GTA VI
54:40 Zynga's Portfolio and Market Performance
64:11 Concluding Thoughts and Future Episodes

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