PinnedMatt DionDark TunnelsA newsletter dedicated to bringing a pragmatic, business-oriented approach to the under-explored world of fully onchain games.Jul 28, 2023Jul 28, 2023
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Matt DionRevisiting Sega’s Acquisition of RovioTen months after splurging on Angry Birds maker Rovio, how has Sega Sammy’s $775M purchase played out? What can the combined entity’s…Jun 13Jun 13
Matt DionSquare Enix Tries Another RebootCan Square Enix return to growth after a dismal earnings report, disappointing sales figures, and a rough first year for its new CEO?Jun 3Jun 3
Matt DionEA’s Year of AusterityWhat does the year ahead hold for Electronic Arts after a rocky FY24 full of layoffs, reorgs, game cancellations, and commercial flops?May 16May 16
Matt DionIs Discord Ready for its Next Act?How the gaming company-turned-messaging unicorn is planning the transition to its next phase.Mar 15Mar 15
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?Feb 28Feb 28
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.Jan 29Jan 29
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?Jan 11Jan 11
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…Dec 10, 2023Dec 10, 2023