TWIG #347 Call of Duty Movie, De-Monetization of Real-Money Gaming and Google's New Court Case

Deconstructor of Fun

This week, we cover Google’s latest courtroom headaches, the evolution of KPIs in gaming analytics, and the incoming Call of Duty live-action movie. We unpack Rec Room’s layoffs, compare Roblox vs Rec Room head-to-head, and dig into Microsoft’s IP bets from Perfect Dark to Halo. Plus, we debate Star Wars: The Old Republic, break down Roblox’s latest monetization trends, and ask what the rise of real-money gaming in India means for the global market.

00:00 Introduction and Hosts’ Banter

02:38 Upcoming Gaming News Highlights

03:35 Cress’s Personal Update

05:39 Phil’s Podcast Review

07:16 Debate on Star Wars: The Old Republic

10:32 Google’s Legal News and Impact

12:58 New KPIs in Gaming Analytics

20:19 Call of Duty Live Action Movie Discussion

29:15 Google Play’s New Public Profiles

31:15 Rec Room Layoffs and Analysis

34:05 Capital Deployment and Venture Capital Concerns

34:47 Roblox vs. Rec Room: A Comparison

38:12 Perfect Dark and Microsoft’s IP Strategy

39:11 Halo and Hell Divers Collaboration

44:29 Destiny Rising and the Mobile Shooter Market

55:26 Roblox’s Monetization and UGC Trends

01:03:57 Real Money Gaming in India

01:07:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts