The Microsoft/Activision deal is still alive. And now, Ubisoft has been folded into the conversation with control of cloud streaming rights. Also: Earnings (Square Enix, Sony, Take-Two, Embracer Group), The July 2023 Circana Report on U.S. Video Game Spending, Xbox’s new moderation system, and a listener question about the Xtra Small Small.
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TIME STAMPS
- [00:01:36] – Square Enix Q1 FY24 Earnings
- [00:07:16] – Take-Two Q1 FY24 Earnings
- [00:14:51] – Sony Q1 FY24 Earnings
- [00:18:24] – Embracer Group Q1 FY24 Earnings
- [00:26:23] – Investment Interlude
- [00:41:24] – Quick Hits
- [00:46:17] – Labor Report
- [00:50:59] – Circana Report on U.S. Video Game Spending for July 2023
- [00:54:19] – Xbox’s New Moderation System
- [00:56:46] – Listener Question
SOURCES
- Square Enix Q1 FY24 Earnings | Square Enix
- Sony Q1 FY24 Earnings | Sony
- Take-Two Q1 FY24 Earnings | Take-Two
- Embracer Group Q1 FY24 Earnings | Embracer Group
- Scoop: Saudi-funded Savvy Games was the mystery partner in collapsed $2B Embracer deal | Axios
- Embracer is Moving to Shutter Campfire Cabal | Campfire Cabal on LinkedIn
- Xbox Introduces Enforcement Strike System | Xbox Wire
- Xbox 360 Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace FAQ | Xbox Support
- An Update on the State of BioWare | BioWare
INVESTMENT INTERLUDE
- Telltale Acquires Flavourworks | Telltale
- Behaviour Interactive Acquires Award-Winning Codeglue | GamesPress
- Roleplay Community Update | Rockstar Games
- VIRTUOS EXPANDS GAME ENGINEERING CAPABILITIES WITH LAUNCH OF VIRTUOS LABS – PRAGUE | Virtuous
- Krafton commits $150 million to India following BGMI trial approval | TechCrunch
- Play Ventures raised at least $78M for third gaming venture fund | GamesBeat
- Microsoft and Activision Blizzard restructure proposed acquisition and notify restructured transaction to the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority | Microsoft
- Microsoft submits new deal for review after CMA confirms original deal is blocked | UK CMA
- Activision Blizzard Games Coming To Ubisoft+ | Ubisoft
- Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard merger approved in New Zealand | Game Developer