On this weeks episode of Playconomics, the boys discuss a monster week of gaming news! The Microsoft/ABK acquisition may finally come to an end, Sentinels Gaming is the most poorly run e-sports franchise ever, The Last of Us 2 may be getting a remake and some DLC, and finally we discuss the gaming industry boom in AFRICA.

Whats good everyone and welcome to Episode 103 of the Playconomics Podcast! This week we are breaking down the business behind, Embracer Group raising Capital, FF16 Sales Numbers, Sega moving towards and away from Blockchain gaming, and finally the future of Mobile Gaming.

Bobby & Matt break down the business behind the world of video games and provide financial context for industry trends. ---------------------------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Eo0q02x6SmCkWWEwxLCRE Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BScMqXWPqv Instagram: https://bit.ly/3dXoZA7 Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3uEnYne Twitter: https://twitter.com/playconomics --------------------------------------------- Playconomics is a weekly Podcast breaking down the business behind the 138 billion dollar industry that is Video Games. Hosted by industry nobodies (yet) Bobby Kawecki & Matt Mascari, Playconomics aims to educate and entertain, running down the news of the week, speculating, commentating, and having a great time. New episodes post each Monday at 9:00 am EST #playconomics #videogamepodcast #Videogamenews

Bobby and Matt dive deep into the business side of video games, providing valuable financial context for industry trends. In this episode, they analyze the Forbes article on Bungie's review of "The Last of Us Factions" and their critical findings. Join Bobby and Matt as they unravel the financial implications of Bungie's assessment and explore the impact on the gaming landscape. Gain exclusive insights into the business strategies and considerations that shape the success of video games. Stay informed with Playconomics for an in-depth exploration of the financial aspects behind the gaming industry's latest developments.----------------------------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Eo0q02x6SmCkWWEwxLCRE Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BScMqXWPqv Instagram: https://bit.ly/3dXoZA7 Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3uEnYne Twitter: https://twitter.com/playconomics --------------------------------------------- Playconomics is a weekly Podcast breaking down the business behind the 138 billion dollar industry that is Video Games. Hosted by industry nobodies (yet) Bobby Kawecki & Matt Mascari, Playconomics aims to educate and entertain, running down the news of the week, speculating, commentating, and having a great time. New episodes post each Monday at 9:00 am EST #playconomics #videogamepodcast #Videogamenews

Episode 97 is short and sweet. We are discussing the Sony Showcase and the future of the PlayStation 5! ----------------------------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Eo0q02x6SmCkWWEwxLCRE Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BScMqXWPqv Instagram: https://bit.ly/3dXoZA7 Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3uEnYne Twitter: https://twitter.com/playconomics --------------------------------------------- Playconomics is a weekly Podcast breaking down the business behind the 138 billion dollar industry that is Video Games. Hosted by industry nobodies (yet) Bobby Kawecki & Matt Mascari, Playconomics aims to educate and entertain, running down the news of the week, speculating, commentating, and having a great time. New episodes post each Monday at 9:00 am EST #playconomics #videogamepodcast #Videogamenews

In this Episode Matt almost does a SOLO DOLO Episode, but Bobby sneaks in his thoughts on Zelda Tears of the Kingdom and The Sony Showcase.Matt brings you up to speed on Overwatch PVE Mode officially getting canned, and why that was the best decision Blizzard could have made. The CEO of Take Two blames (without naming) Nintendo, Sony, Xbox for ruining E3. Closing the show Matt gives you a full breakdown of the hottest Microsoft/ABK Acquisition. ----------------------------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Eo0q02x6SmCkWWEwxLCRE Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BScMqXWPqv Instagram: https://bit.ly/3dXoZA7 Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3uEnYne Twitter: https://twitter.com/playconomics --------------------------------------------- Playconomics is a weekly Podcast breaking down the business behind the 138 billion dollar industry that is Video Games. Hosted by industry nobodies (yet) Bobby Kawecki & Matt Mascari, Playconomics aims to educate and entertain, running down the news of the week, speculating, commentating, and having a great time. New episodes post each Monday at 9:00 am EST #playconomics #videogamepodcast #Videogamenews

On a Matt Solo Episode you get unfiltered and unhinged Video Game News with a Finanical Spin! Starting with Matt's full review of Redfall and whether you should buy it for $70 or just get Gamepass. Matt Discusses The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom's early success and its place on the Game of the Year Ratings Finally we switch to Xbox and we do a deep dive into a recent interview Phil Spencer game on Xcast as well as discussing the latest news on the ABK Acquisition. ----------------------------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Eo0q02x6SmCkWWEwxLCRE Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BScMqXWPqv Instagram: https://bit.ly/3dXoZA7 Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3uEnYne Twitter: https://twitter.com/playconomics --------------------------------------------- Playconomics is a weekly Podcast breaking down the business behind the 138 billion dollar industry that is Video Games. Hosted by industry nobodies (yet) Bobby Kawecki & Matt Mascari, Playconomics aims to educate and entertain, running down the news of the week, speculating, commentating, and having a great time. New episodes post each Monday at 9:00 am EST #playconomics #videogamepodcast #Videogamenews

In this episode of the Playconomics podcast, host Bobby delves into a recent interview with Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox at Microsoft. Bobby breaks down Spencer's comments on competition in the console gaming industry and the company's approach to innovation. Spencer emphasizes that Microsoft is not focused on "out-consoling" its competitors, Sony and Nintendo, but rather on providing the best gaming experiences for its own customers. Bobby explores the implications of this approach for the industry as a whole, and how it reflects a more measured and collaborative approach to competition. Bobby also highlights some of the key strengths of the Xbox brand, such as its emphasis on cloud gaming and cross-platform play. He examines how these features may help Xbox stand out in the market and appeal to a broader audience. If you're interested in the latest developments in the console gaming industry and the strategies behind them, this episode of Playconomics is not to be missed. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the competitive landscape and the factors shaping the future of gaming. ----------------------------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Eo0q02x6SmCkWWEwxLCRE Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BScMqXWPqv Instagram: https://bit.ly/3dXoZA7 Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3uEnYne Twitter: https://twitter.com/playconomics --------------------------------------------- Playconomics is a weekly Podcast breaking down the business behind the 138 billion dollar industry that is Video Games. Hosted by industry nobodies (yet) Bobby Kawecki & Matt Mascari, Playconomics aims to educate and entertain, running down the news of the week, speculating, commentating, and having a great time. New episodes post each Monday at 9:00 am EST #playconomics #videogamepodcast #Videogamenews

In this episode the Playconomics Boys are joined none other than JamPackSam to discuss the future implications of the ABK deal getting blocked by the CMA. Will this deal ever go through? What is next for Xbox? Does ABK sell itself for pieces? And Much More

On this episode of Playconomics, Bobby and Matt breakdown the business behind your favorite video games and provide you financial context for this week's industry trends. Starting the show off with a major acquisition the boys discuss Sega buying the company that owns the Angry Bird IP. We discuss whether or not Sega has a billion dollars and why this purchase is 7-10 years too late. We switch topics to the rumored Call of Duty replacement Xdefinant. Will Xdefinant be 2023's best FPS, prob not, but honestly who knows (Bobby and Matt do). Bobby goes on a rant about how Nintendo ruins Gary Bowsers life (rightfully so? maybe, extremely ruthless? Definitely!). Matt discusses how unimpressed he is that an X-halo lead is joining Netflix gaming. The Boys close the show discuss Sony's purchase of FireHawk, and Matt explains the undisputed truth as to why Sony really doesn't want Xbox to purchase ABK.