TWIG #308 Plarium Gets Raided / Take-Two Divests / EA CEO Flirts With Disney

Deconstructor of Fun

After Kress released the rockets at large VCs last week the crew gets back into heated venture capital discussions exploring the complexities of VC investments in gaming and the shifting landscape of game development and funding.

The conversation also touches on the potential leadership changes at EA, the implications of recent acquisitions in the gaming industry, and the performance of companies like Roblox. The discussion highlights the strategic moves by companies like MTG and Take-Two, as well as the challenges and opportunities in the current market landscape.

Hosts: Eric Kress, Jen Donahoe, Phillip Black, Jen Donahoe

Content: 01:30 Mishka's Banter and Shills

06:41 Corrections and Clarifications

10:22 VC Investments in Gaming

22:04 Crunchyroll and Meta Updates

24:59 EA and Disney Rumors

27:20 Wall Street's Favorite CEOs

30:18 MTG's Strategic Acquisitions

31:46 Plarium's Surprising Valuation

37:51 Take-Two's Divestments and Chartboost Sale

43:51 Roblox's Impressive Growth

49:55 Dream's New Puzzle RPG

56:00 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics

Keywords: game industry, venture capital, Crunchyroll, mobile gaming, EA leadership, gaming news, game funding, gaming trends, gaming investments, acquisitions, MTG, Plarium, Take-Two, Roblox,

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