TWIG #348 Roblox’s Big Bet, Blizzard's Mobile Chaos & Destiny Rising’s Flop

Deconstructor of Fun

From Roblox’s RDC bombshells to Destiny Rising’s flop, this week’s DoF crew breaks down the biggest shifts in gaming. We get into NetEase’s bets, China’s growing power, and why analytics from Newzoo’s 2025 report matter more than ever. Plus: Blizzard’s messy leadership shakeups, Roblox’s new monetization tricks, Xbox’s subscription struggles, and the hype around Hollow Knight: Silksong. Oh, and yes, Jen’s got a big personal update too. <3

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates

03:55 Shills and Upcoming Events

06:00 Medical Leave and Personal Challenges

10:40 Corrections and Analytics Discussion

15:13 Destiny Rising and Community Reception

18:54 Chinese Developers and Western IPs

23:56 Warframe: A Case Study in Game Development

31:56 Market Trends and Player Demographics

36:26 Blizzard's Mobile Strategy: A Shift in Focus

40:40 Silksong: Success of Indie Games

45:11 Developer Exchange Rate and Its Implications

45:39 Roblox RDC: Key Announcements and Changes

54:33 Monetization Strategies: Rewarded Ads and Developer Insights

58:34 Roblox Moments: The TikTok Integration and Its Impact

01:00:31 Concerns Over Aggregation and Control in the Gaming Industry