October Highlights: Achievements, Progress, and Emerging Opportunities
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??? Peter Y. Levin Talks Transmedia & Gaming’s Future on the Deconstructor of Fun Podcast
Griffin Gaming Partners’ Co-Founder and Managing Director, Peter Levin, joined Michail Katkoff on the Deconstructor of Fun podcast to dive into trends shaping the gaming industry:
?? Gaming’s Rise: Gaming continues to outshine traditional media, fueled by tech innovation and cultural adaptability.
?? Creative Meets Strategy: Peter highlights the importance of balancing creative passion with long-term goals, and the risks of poorly executed adaptations on IPs.
?? New Opportunities: From indie game growth to telcos potentially joining the gaming space (like streaming giants have), exciting shifts are on the horizon.
Watch the full recording here .
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Stealing the spotlight with major wins, daring new ventures, and updates that break the mold.
?? Discord's Quests are Leveling Up Player Engagement
Discord's new Quests feature is giving top games a serious engagement boost. With livestream challenges and exclusive rewards, it's pulling in players like never before:
?? Genshin Impact: Millions joined the Quest, leading to an 83% jump in gameplay hours and a 296% spike in live streams!
?? THE FINALS: Over 1.7 million players participated, with 52% as new or returning users. This brought in 25,000 fresh Discord server members.
?? World of Warcraft: Over a million players logged in, driving a 63% bump in player count and a 115% increase in playtime.
?? Krunker Strike: 300,000 participants dove in, pushing gameplay hours up by 33% and returning/new players up by 90%.
Read more here .
?? They're hiring: Senior Data Engineer
?? Wave's 3D Entertainment Platform: Closed Beta is Live
Wave is opening doors to its brand-new, 24/7 immersive entertainment platform for creators and fans:
? Next-Level Access: Available in VR and 2D social streaming with upgraded graphics and quicker show production.
?? Creator Tools: New content tools make it easy for creators to produce high-quality, interactive shows. Plus, Wave’s Culver City studio enables real-time fan interactions during live events!
?? Star Collaborations: With artists like The Weeknd, Justin Bieber, and Calvin Harris on board, Wave is also backing new creators and expanding into comedy, sports, and talk shows.
Read more here .
?? They're hiring: Executive Producer
?? Muus Collective Launches BELLEMINT Fashion Game in the U.S.
Muus Collective, in partnership with REVOLVE , just launched BELLEMINT—a mobile game that blends fashion and gaming:
?? Style & Shop: Players can dress up digital avatars with real-world fashion items from REVOLVE and FWRD collections, showcasing their creativity.
?? Play to Earn: Join daily style challenges to earn rewards, including exclusive discounts on REVOLVE! Players are loving it, spending an average of 30 minutes a day styling and shopping.
?? Coming Soon: A global launch is set for 2025 with even more interactive features and real-world rewards on the way.
Read more here .
?? They're hiring: Lead DevOps Engineer
?? Happy 2nd Anniversary, Aptos Mainnet
Aptos is marking two years of transforming blockchain with some incredible milestones:
?? Network Growth: 27.7 million active addresses, 1.7 billion transactions to date, and a record-breaking 326 million transactions in a single day—raising the bar for Layer-1.
?? Ecosystem Boom: With over 250 projects and a 5x increase in Total Value Locked this year, Aptos is making waves in DeFi and beyond.
?? Developer Innovation: Backed by $150M from the Aptos Foundation, developers are pushing boundaries with new applications using the evolving Move programming language.
Read more here .
?? They're hiring: Community Manager
?? Supervive Makes Waves at Steam Next Fest
Theorycraft Games’ MOBA-battle royale hybrid, Supervive, made a big splash during Steam Next Fest:
?? Player Surge: With over 16,800 peak players, Supervive hit Steam’s trending games list, building excitement for the open beta coming in late 2024.
?? New Modes & Features: The demo introduced Ranked and Solo modes, upgraded visuals, a fresh gear system, voice acting, and a revamped tutorial—bringing the game one step closer to redefining the MOBA genre.
Read more here .
?? They're hiring: Senior Concept Artist
?? Christoffer Holmg?rd on the Power of AI Game Testing
Christoffer Holmg?rd , CEO of modl.ai, recently shared insights in PC Games Insider on how AI game testing bots can transform AAA game launches:
?? Big Savings: Using Cyberpunk 2077 as an example, Christoffer explains how catching bugs early can save studios up to $50k per bug after launch.
?? De-Risking with AI: Game testing bots and automated QA, like those from modl.ai , provide studios a powerful way to ensure cost-efficiency and stay competitive in a demanding market.
Read more here .
?? Fablecraft Launches "Object of My Affection" by Felicia Day
Fablecraft, the virtual tabletop RPG platform from Riftweaver, just dropped an exciting new one-shot adventure:
? New Adventure: “Object of My Affection,” crafted by Felicia Day, is now live on Fablecraft’s in-game marketplace and Steam.
?? Star Cast: Featuring voiceovers by Felicia Day, Erika Ishii, Anjali Bhimani, Jonah Ray, Tom Lenk, and Jeffrey Lewis, bringing characters to life in a whole new way.
??? GM-Friendly: Game Masters can use the included assets to extend the narrative or mix them into their own campaigns.
Read more here .
?? Tactile Games Welcomes New Chief of Data Analytics
Tactile Games has just brought on Norberto Degara as Chief of Data Analytics:
?? Industry Expertise: With over 20 years in data science, Norberto's background includes roles like VP of Analytics at Socialpoint and Senior Director of Data Analytics at Zynga.
?? Fun Fact: “I loved arcade machines when I was a kid and spent many hours playing and watching how other people played; I never thought that I would have the opportunity to help develop games and that’s why I enjoy this industry so much!”
Read more here .
?? They're hiring: Lead Gameboard Artist
?? Supersocial & Heidi Klum Unveil Modelverse on Roblox!
Supersocial and supermodel Heidi Klum have teamed up to launch Modelverse on Roblox—a fashion-focused game celebrating digital self-expression and body positivity:
?? Exclusive Experiences: Players get VIP invites to model at virtual events inspired by real-world shows, including Heidi’s iconic Halloween party!
?? Runway Competition: Style your avatar and hit the runway, where Heidi and the Roblox community judge your look.
Read more here .
?? They're hiring: Business Development Manager
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