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Where Gaming meets Wall Street - A weekly digest of the most important business stories in the video game industry, with Steven Wong and Olivia Da Silva.
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BlizzCon boredom, earnings reports spell trouble for Rovio - Week of 11-7-2019
Despite the appearance of pro-Hong Kong protesters, this year’s BlizzCon was far from being the major catastrophe many thought it would be. But leaks and rumors spoiled the surprises, and the company didn’t deliver anything unexpected, leaving Wall Street analysts unimpressed. And, as quarterly earnings reports indicate the general health of the industry, Gaming Street takes a close look at who is on the rise and which companies could be hitting the rapids.
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Subscription services on the rise as free-to-play falters - Week of 10-31-2019
Ubisoft has announced delays, pushing key titles into their next fiscal year and making some investors nervous. Meanwhile, we discuss two trends on opposite ends of growth cycles, publisher-backed subscription services and free-to-play games and the challenges to sustainability they face.
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Riot Games diversifies, Fig CEO Justin Bailey on how to revitalize crowdfunding - Week of 10-24-2019
Riot Games reveals seven new titles attempting to capitalize on the League of Legends property, Activision announces that Call of Duty will soon shift to a "battle pass" approach to monetization, and Steven sits down with Justin Bailey, CEO of Fig, to discuss how his company plans to breathe new life into video game crowdfunding.
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Activison Blizzard's Hong Kong contoversy, Fortnite ends the world - Week of 10-17-2019
Activision Blizzard's reaction to a controversial esports statement has sent shockwaves through the internet that threaten a wide range of the company's interests. Meanwhile, Fortnite introduces its second chapter with a bold marketing move.
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Week of 10-10-2019
Microsoft lured the biggest streamer in the world, Ninja, to its Mixer platform, but the impact seems underwhelming. Meanwhile, Shawn Layden's sudden departure from Sony Worldwide Studios raises questions and we speak with Marvel Contest of Champions developer Kabam about the major moves Marvel is making in the free-to-play space.
Listen each week as Gaming Street's Steven Wong and Olivia Da Silva discuss the latest news and trends in the business of video games.