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TWIG 97: Amazon Sucks at Games, Take-Two Acquires Playdots, Tencent Stake in Voodoo, Game Creators Burned Out

TWIG 97: Amazon Sucks at Games, Take-Two Acquires Playdots, Tencent Stake in Voodoo, Game Creators Burned Out

FromDeconstructor of Fun


TWIG 97: Amazon Sucks at Games, Take-Two Acquires Playdots, Tencent Stake in Voodoo, Game Creators Burned Out

FromDeconstructor of Fun

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Length:
58 minutes
Released:
Aug 24, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Welcome to TWIG #97!
This week we cover:
#1. Amazon is good at so many things. Why is it bad at games?
#2. Take-Two Interactive acquires mobile studio Playdots for $192 million
#3. Tencent takes minority stake in French casual games maker Voodoo
#4. Video Game Creators Are Burned Out and Desperate for Change
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Guest Host: Dan Bailey, Actor/Voice Actor and Video Game Producer 
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Aug 24, 2020
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Deconstructor of Fun podcast is created by games professionals for games professionals. We explore the business side of the games industry with the goal of bringing listeners content that is relevant, insightful, and entertaining. Hosts: Michail Katkoff @m_katkoff Eric Seufert @eric_seufert Eric Kress @ekress Adam Telfer @adamwtelfer Ethan Levy @FamousAspect Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deconstructoroffun/support