Best Supercell Podcasts (2026)

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How Supercell Powers its Massive Social Network with ScyllaDB 10:06

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6d ago10:06

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-supercell-powers-its-massive-social-network-with-scylladb. Supercell powers real-time cross-game chat, presence, and notifications for millions using ScyllaDB Cloud, enabling low-latency, scalable events. Check more stories related to gaming at: https://hackernoon.com/…

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315. From Space Ape to Duolingo via Supercell with Simon Hade 1:10:18

22d ago1:10:18

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What actually happens after the hit games, the acquisitions, and the “success”? In this episode, Simon Hade, co-founder of Space Ape Games, walks through the uncomfortable middle of game company building: from Playfish → Space Ape → Supercell → NextBeat → Duolingo. This isn’t a victory lap. It’s a post-mortem on genre mastery vs. exploration, lean …

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TWIG #365 Golden Twig Awards: The Best, Worst, and Weirdest Moves in Games This Year 52:18

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From brilliant plays to questionable moves, embarrassing predictions to market reality checks, we’re handing out the most honest (and occasionally brutal) awards of the year in games — including a very special Limping Donkey Award for moments that… didn’t quite stick the landing.We cover the biggest wins, the hardest falls, and the trends shaping w…

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Roblox brainrot explained, Ustwo's strategy switch, Ubi closes mobile studio, 2026 predictions, more 17:26

13h ago17:26

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A concise inside view of the mobile game business. This week: Roblox brainrot and what mobile game-makers can learn from it Ustwo goes PC first after Apple Arcade and Netflix strategy shifts Ubisoft closes a mobile studio, Assassins Creed Rebellion is iced Your 2026 predictions and a couple of my own Some data nuggets to nibble on, including Decemb…

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TWIG #364 Off-Air Relationships and Personal Reflections 1:03:08

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The crew discusses their off-air relationships, personal reflections, and New Year's resolutions. 00:00 New Year's Resolutions and Sarcasm 00:27 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:49 Listener Questions and Emotional Moments 01:46 Promoting CREs and Gen Alpha Insights 02:33 Supercell and Industry Dynamics 05:01 Predictions and Industry Trends 13:1…

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317. Inside the Hiring Playbook of Top-Performing Startups 1:15:28

2d ago1:15:28

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Hiring is one of the most underestimated competitive advantages in startups, and one of the fastest ways to break a company. In this episode, Michail Katkoff (Deconstructor of Fun), Joe Burridge (Head of Talent at Play Ventures), and Miki Blasko (Head of Talent at Deconstructor of Fun) break down what founders consistently get wrong about hiring, a…

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How Heart Rate Data in Sim Racing Reveales the Ultimate Immersion 9:18

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-heart-rate-data-in-sim-racing-reveales-the-ultimate-immersion. Adding Subtle layers of immersion to your sim racing rig can enhance your racing experience. Check more stories related to gaming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/gaming. You can also check exclusive content ab…

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TWIG Jr: Awards, Predictions, and Gen Alpha's Take on Gaming 31:28

6d ago31:28

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Rocky (12) and Mickey (10) are back with Eric Kress and Jen Donahoe for the annual TWIG Jr segment, bringing unfiltered Gen Alpha opinions on everything from Roblox to the Switch 2. The kids don't hold back: hypercasual games are "mindless slop," Steal a Brain Rot is "ruining America," and Fortnite is running out of collabs. They break down what's …

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Tribe XR and DMC Crown the World’s First VR DJ Champion, Ushering in New Era of Virtual Performance 5:19

10d ago5:19

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/tribe-xr-and-dmc-crown-the-worlds-first-vr-dj-champion-ushering-in-new-era-of-virtual-performance. This historic milestone marks the first time that virtual reality performance and DJ software for beginners have been showcased on a world-class professional st Check more st…

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Shooter Monthly #3 Marathon vs the Market, Valorant Goes Massive, Marvel Rivals Misreads Progression 59:03

11d ago59:03

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Is Die Hard a Christmas Shooter Movie? Only this podcast would know!We discuss:- Call of Duty’s rare public admission of failure and what the end of back-to-back sub-franchise releases actually signals.- Marathon’s delay, $40 price point, and why fiscal calendars still distort launch strategy.- Why Valorant Mobile exploded in China, and why Western…

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ACNH Island Transfer Tool: Communication Error 5:13

9d ago5:13

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/acnh-island-transfer-tool-communication-error. How you can fix the Communication Error from the ACNH Island Transfer Tool when the solution on the official Nintendo forums just aren't working for you. Check more stories related to gaming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/gaming…

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12 x TWIG Predictions: The Numbers Don't Lie! 58:33

15d ago58:33

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Steam PC flops, Xbox layoffs return, Sony’s handheld dominates, investors flee games for apps, Roblox sees a $100M exit, China beats Turkey, PC indie rises, mobile teams pivot to apps. 01:01 Tribute to Vince Zampella 08:03 Biggest Game of the Year Predictions 08:09 GTA 6 and Its Impact 11:42 Other Major Game Predictions 14:13 Industry Macro Trends …

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316. Slipknot's Clown: Building Games Like You Build a Band 1:09:17

15d ago1:09:17

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In this Deep Dive, Jen drops into the pit with Sean “Clown” Crahan — co-founder of Slipknot, lifelong gamer, and unapologetic creative chaos agent. We go from masks to Minecraft, breaking down the origin story of VERNEARTH, why creator-led studios are having their moment, and how the things metal has always understood, culture, empathy, friction, a…

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TWIG #362 The Golden TWIGs 2025 Show 1:06:41

18d ago1:06:41

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Brace yourself. Golden TWIG voting is open! https://forms.gle/b4HFZkaeczN41BsBA This isn’t a participation-trophy awards show. Nor some thinly veiled promotion of paid sponsors. Golden TWIG is the industry mirror we all pretend not to look into. Vote now and help us separate the gold from the garbage. 00:00 Welcome 00:24 Golden Twig Award Nominatio…

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Unity shenanigans, Space Ape postmortem, your games of the year, 2025 wrapped, more 18:16

19d ago18:16

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A concise inside view of the mobile game business. This week: Some reaction and context on that apparent new Unity fee A stroll through the life and death of Space Ape Games Your games of the year, and what it says about mobile games right now Jobs news and data nuggets A brief, loose ramble around the biggest stories and trends of 2025 #27, 18/12/…

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HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. Showcases Advanced HDMI® Gaming Technologies at CES 2026 3:34

21d ago3:34

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/hdmi-licensing-administrator-inc-showcases-advanced-hdmir-gaming-technologies-at-ces-2026. The booth will feature the performance benefits of three HDMI cable types across interactive gaming demonstrations. Check more stories related to gaming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/…

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The Godot Editor Is Now Available in the Meta Horizon Store 7:26

22d ago7:26

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-godot-editor-is-now-available-in-the-meta-horizon-store. This is an early access version of the Godot Editor running natively on Meta Quest devices, enabling the creation and development of 2D and 3d xr apps Check more stories related to gaming at: https://hackernoon.c…

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Why 'Crypto Games' Fail But 'Games With Crypto' Succeed 9:01

23d ago9:01

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/why-crypto-games-fail-but-games-with-crypto-succeed. Discover why blockchain games succeed when they prioritize gameplay over crypto. Analysis of Off the Grid, Illuvium, and Chainers reveals strategies. Check more stories related to gaming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/gami…

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TWIG #361 WB Games’ Fate, CoD’s Apology Tour & the UA Financing Trap 1:03:20

28d ago1:03:20

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FNaF 2 crushes box office expectations, proving (again) that game IP owns Hollywood. We break down Matthew Ball’s take on the EA/PIF deal, why 93% ownership signals a sports-media empire play, not an LBO, and why the press got the story wrong. Then: the Nex Playground, a $200 kids’ console that quietly outsold PS5 in November. Is this the next unde…

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What's next for Warner's mobile games, why award shows ignore mobile, weird/funny/cynical TikTok ads, more 18:21

26d ago18:21

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A concise inside view of the mobile game business. This week: - What might be next for Warner's mobile games after those Netflix/Paramount bids (Either way, it's not looking great) - Why mobile games get ignored at awards shows (and why it's not worth worrying about) - A quick tour of the weird, cynical and quite funny mobile game ads being served …

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314. Hard Truths About Co-Founders, Capital, and Competition with Appcharge's Founders Roei and Maor 1:06:51

28d ago1:06:51

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The dynamics of co-founder relationships, featuring Appcharge co-founders Roei Barassi and Maor Sason. They share insights on building a robust team, the significance of mentorship, and the importance of celebrating success. Learn about the challenges and strategies of scaling a company, raising capital, and maintaining a strong culture across glob…

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Godot 4.4 Dev 3: Vertex Shading, 2D Batching, and More 13:56

29d ago13:56

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/godot-44-dev-3-vertex-shading-2d-batching-and-more. Many of the changes in this release are bug fixes that will be backported to Godot 4.3 and released in 4.3.1! Check more stories related to gaming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/gaming. You can also check exclusive content …

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TWIG #360 The Story of Two Steam Games, Where Winds Meet & The 4X Shake-Up 1:01:04

1M ago1:01:04

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This week in games, the money moves got messy: Dream Games recalibrates everyone's ambitions while the Saudi shopping spree continues. We take a look at Where Winds Meet and what it really says about China’s next wave of global ambitions, and ask the uncomfortable question: how are indie studios actually surviving right now? Finally, we zoom out to…

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Digital Chocolate’s diaspora, Destiny: Rising woes, EA’s shooter revival, November’s top games, more 17:24

1M ago17:24

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A concise inside view of the mobile game business. This week: A look at Trip Hawkins and the Digital Chocolate diaspora running big chunks of today’s mobile games business Is Destiny: Rising in trouble? It seems that way, but a China launch might rescue it A job ad suggests EA is taking another shot at the mobile shooter category, meaning Apex Lege…

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Palo Alto Networks ft Nir Zuk & Nikesh Arora - The Grudge That Transformed Cybersecurity 47:03

1M ago47:03

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In the early 2000s, the cybersecurity industry was dominated by incumbents focused on high margins, not innovation. Nir Zuk tells the story of how, frustrated by this stagnant culture, he set out on his own with a radical idea: the Next-Generation Firewall. His vision was to unify dozens of security functions into a single, intelligent platform del…

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313. The Complete Guide to Gaming's Fastest-Growing UA Channel 43:04

1M ago43:04

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Loyalty platforms have evolved from sideline UA channels to commanding 25-50% of major studios' media budgets. In this deep dive, VYBS founder Ido Raz breaks down everything game developers need to know about loyalty apps—from the basics to advanced strategies for maximizing player quality and LTV. We cover the biggest misconceptions about incentiv…

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Shooter Monthly #2: Call of Duty Flops, Battlefield Hops, and Arc Raiders Pops 54:13

1M ago54:13

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Call of Duty’s worst launch in a decade collides with the rise of extraction shooters, and the balance of power inside the genre shifts. We dig into why Black Ops 7 cratered, how Battlefield 6 stole the spotlight, and why Arc Raiders is suddenly the most important new IP in shooters. Chris Sides and Feras return to map the fault lines, spar over SP…

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TWIG #359 Unity x Epic, Roblox Controversy, Saudi Money and Why The Game Awards Make No Sense 1:02:51

1M ago1:02:51

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The DoF crew break down everything: from Ubisoft’s endless identity crisis to Unity and Epic’s unexpected “Make the Metaverse Great Again” alliance.We get into Roblox CEO David Baszucki’s tense appearance on Hard Fork, the baffling randomness of The Game Awards nominations, Saudi Arabia’s PIF liquidity challenges, and why Turkey’s red-hot gaming sc…

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App Review woes, GTA leaves Netflix, Türkiye's hot streak, iconic icons, Zombies Run, more 16:48

1M ago16:48

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A concise inside view of the mobile game business. This week: Apple accused of more troubling App Review behaviour GTA: San Andreas leaves Netflix as games reboot continues A look at Türkiye's ecosystem and the secrets of its success Quick tips on how to make an iconic game icon Zombies Run's co-creator buys it back from a blockchain firm Handy dat…

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312. How Three Engineers No One Wanted to Fund Built a $XXXM Company 1:18:25

1M ago1:18:25

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This isn't your typical "we raised $50M and exited" story. This is what happens when you have no choice but to figure it out yourselves. When the tripod refuses to fall. When you run out of everything except ideas. This is the story of Heroic Labs. About Heroic Labs: Core infrastructure for game studios. If you've played games from Zynga, Gram Game…

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TWIG #358 Steam Machine, the Future of PC Gaming? 1:02:54

2M ago1:02:54

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Call of Duty tanks so hard that even Battlefield feels bad for it. Valve unveils a cube that may or may not be the future of PC gaming, depending on which half of the internet you ask.Sexy cozy games are quietly eating the West, which sounds ridiculous until the revenue charts come out. Now everyone’s worried… And the triumphant return of a special…

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That Unity-Epic deal, Minecraft Blast, Netflix Games 2.0, Duolingo, Ubisoft, Stash, EA and more 18:43

2M ago18:43

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A concise inside view of the mobile game business. This week: That Unity-Epic deal and the Bromberg-Sweeney alliance Minecraft Blast - the first 'proper' Minecraft mobile game...? Netflix Games 2.0 is here and it's all about Red Dead, WWE, kids and party games Duolingo's not finished buying up mobile game talent Ubisoft halts trading – just boring …

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Bolt ft. Markus Villig - From Bootstrapping in Estonia to a Global Leader in Mobility 42:40

2M ago42:40

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At 19, Markus Villig borrowed €5,000 from his parents to fix Estonia's broken taxi system. What happened next defied every conventional startup playbook. Markus started by making fleet dispatch software for local taxi companies. But when it became clear they weren’t embracing the on-demand revolution, he pivoted the business to ride-hailing for dri…

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311. How to Build an AI-First Culture with 1,300 People. Real Story. 48:19

2M ago48:19

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What if your company stopped chasing quarterly goals and spent an entire month training every employee on AI? That's exactly what AppsFlyer did, and it completely transformed how they approach innovation. In this episode, AppsFlyer down with Barak Witkovsky, Chief Product Officer of AppsFlyer, to discuss one of the boldest AI transformation experim…

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Navigating Social Spaces: A Night Out 15:45

2M ago15:45

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Join Hertis and Tiffi Tool Time as they take you through a whirlwind weekend filled with clubbing, sports, and candid conversations. From a night out at a Beyoncé-themed club to unexpected encounters at a local sports bar, Tiffi Tool Time shares her unique perspective on social spaces and the dynamics of race and authority. Tune in for an engaging…

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Game Analytics 04 - Retaining 24:45

2M ago24:45

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Most retention problems come from mismatched expectations, not flawed features. This episode teaches how to align creatives with gameplay, diagnose early vs. late churn, and use personalization to keep players engaged. Short, sharp retention truths every team should hear.

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Game Analytics 01 - Building 19:54

2M ago19:54

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This episode breaks down the real foundation of successful game development: clean data, aligned teams, and fast decision loops. Learn why most studios collect too much data, how to build a shared truth, and how AI changes the analyst’s role. Perfect for teams that want clarity, not more dashboards.

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Game Analytics 02 - Marketing 33:34

2M ago33:34

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CPI is only one signal. In this episode, we show how top studios test appeal in prototypes, validate value in soft launch, and scale with confidence. A fast, practical guide to reading market signals at every stage of development.

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Game Analytics 03 - Monetizing 21:31

2M ago21:31

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Monetization isn’t a layer, it’s the outcome of understanding player motivation. This episode covers segmentation, pricing, LTV curves, and early warning signs of monetization failure. A concise breakdown of how sustainable revenue systems are built.

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TWIG #357 Royal Match $200M Splurge, Arc Raiders AI Controversy and AI Duolingo's Broken Streak 1:01:58

2M ago1:01:58

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Epic vs Google stays stuck in limbo as the judge rejects the settlement, Duolingo’s stock finally breaks its streak, and Square Enix joins the wave of Eastern publishers restructuring their way into a new identity. Royal Match’s reported $200M ad spend shows just how hard you have to swing to own casual in 2025, while Chinese publishers quietly (an…

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Epic-Google shenanigans, EA payouts, Squad Busters, Take-Two, Playtika, Rainbow 6, Horizon mobile, more 16:57

2M ago16:57

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A concise inside view of the mobile game business. This week: The Epic-Google deal is on ice (plus some speculation around it) That big EA cash-out, including $100m+ for CEO Andrew Wilson Supercell elaborates on why it killed Squad Busters Mobile rules at Take-Two Playtika's doing another Disney game Rainbow Six Mobile is launching after over six y…

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Godot 4.4 dev 4: Interactive In-Game Editing, Plus Much More! 11:52

2M ago11:52

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/godot-44-dev-4-interactive-in-game-editing-plus-much-more. Many of the changes in this release are bug fixes that will be backported to Godot 4.3.1! Check more stories related to gaming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/gaming. You can also check exclusive content about #godot,…

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Shooter Monthly #1: Battlefield Revolution, Arc Raiders Evolution, and the ABI Mystery 1:05:42

2M ago1:05:42

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Welcome to the debut episode of Shooter Monthly, the podcast that’s never out of projectiles. Host Phillip Black (DICE) is joined by shooter Avengers, Christopher Anjos (EA, Timi, ATVI), Chris Sides (Bungie, Capital Games), and Feras Musmar (DICE, TTK Games) for a wide-ranging discussion on the current shooter landscape.We talk:Arena Breakout: Infi…

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Gran Turismo 7 - How to Save & Upload Race Clips/Replays to YouTube 2:18

2M ago2:18

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/gran-turismo-7-how-to-save-and-upload-race-clipsreplays-to-youtube. Learn to save and upload Gran Turismo 7 race replays to YouTube. A step-by-step PS5 guide to sim racers to capture and share incidents with the community. Check more stories related to gaming at: https://h…

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TWIG #356 Epic vs Google, Roblox’s Rough Quarter, Supercell Pulls the Plug 59:39

2M ago59:39

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Epic takes another swing at Google and wins, Unity cozies up with Epic in a surprising move, and Roblox continues to puzzle investors after a tough earnings call. We also dive into Arcadia Gaming Partners’ growing influence, and why Supercell pulled the plug on Squad Busters. 0:00 Welcome 01:26 Updates, Announcements, and Shills 07:06 Epic and Goog…

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That Epic-Google deal, Supercell's mo.co revamp, Sandsoft, October's top games, data and jobs news, more 17:40

2M ago17:40

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A concise inside view of the mobile game business. This week: What that Epic-Google agreement could mean Is Supercell closing mo.co next? No, apparently not Sandsoft has indeed closed, as per previous reports October’s top grossing and most downloaded games Data nuggets and jobs news A plug for the next Off The Record event in London A thrilling di…

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Supercell ft Ilkka Paananen - How an Early Pivot Led to ‘Clash of Clans’ and ‘Brawl Stars’ 43:02

2M ago43:02

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Founder and CEO Ilkka Paananen set out to create a different kind of game company—one where the game development teams would have decision-making power, not upper management. Ilkka recalls the early decision to scrap their first game and the entire cross-platform strategy that had landed them a Series A financing in order to make a counterintuitive…

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Seasonal Celebrations and Societal Insights 33:02

2M ago33:02

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Join into a lively discussion about Halloween festivities, the onset of the holiday season, and the cultural impact of iconic holiday music. From personal anecdotes about Halloween costumes to reflections on societal issues, Hertis and Tiffi Tool Time offers a candid and thought-provoking perspective. Tune in for a mix of humor, nostalgia, and insi…