PinnedMatt DionDark TunnelsA newsletter dedicated to bringing a pragmatic, business-oriented approach to the under-explored world of fully onchain games.·4 min read·Jul 28, 2023----
PinnedMatt DionIntroducing Always SchemingWelcome to Always Scheming! My name is Matt Dion.·2 min read·Jun 13, 2021----
Matt DionIs Discord Ready for its Next Act?How the gaming company-turned-messaging unicorn is planning the transition to its next phase.·2 min read·Mar 15, 2024----
Matt DionApple’s Vision for Spatial GamingIs Apple’s Vision Pro paving the way for a new “spatial gaming” market? Or are we at the start of another VR hype cycle?·2 min read·Feb 28, 2024----
Matt DionWhy 2024 Will be a Banner Year for Japanese Games PublishersExamining the 2024 setup for major Japanese game publishers: macro conditions, major upcoming releases, new hardware, and more.·2 min read·Jan 29, 2024----
Matt DionCan AI Save Voice-Enabled Games?Will the growth in generative AI tools for speech recognition kickstart a new wave of voice-enabled gaming experiences?·10 min read·Jan 11, 2024----
Matt DionByteDance’s Gaming Ambitions ReverseJust two years after pouring millions into gaming investments, ByteDance is reversing course and looking to divest. Why the sudden change…·2 min read·Dec 10, 2023----
Matt DionHow Large Is Godot’s Potential?Many developers are considering a switch to Godot after the Unity Runtime debacle, but is Godot prepared to capitalize on the wave of…·2 min read·Nov 3, 2023----
Matt DionIs it time to rethink the “Game of the Year” award for mobile?An examination of the inherent conflict between creative achievement and business performance in annual mobile “Game of the Year” awards.·13 min read·Sep 19, 2023----
Matt DionAn Update on the Mobile Shooter MarketTaking a look at the turbulent year thus far for the mobile shooter genre. Are the market incumbents the weakest they’ve ever been? Can…·2 min read·Sep 18, 2023----