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Naavik Gaming Podcast

Naavik
Roblox
Gaming Industry
Game Development
Web3 Gaming
Artificial Intelligence
Epic Games
Overwolf
Mobile Gaming
User-Generated Content
Fortnite
AI In Gaming
Video Games Industry
User Generated Content
User Acquisition
Game Design
Esports
Venture Capital
Disney
Gaming Industry Trends
Video Games

The Naavik Gaming Podcast is a business-focused exploration of the companies, trends, strategies and leaders that are defining the future of games. To learn more and see other great content visit www.naavik.co.

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Latest Episodes

Three years after raising a $31.3M Series A off a prototype shown behind closed doors at GDC, Gardens Interactive still hasn’t announced a release date. Investors just put in another $35M+ anyway. In this episode, Kalie Moore welcomes back Stephen Be... more

This episode covers the Naavik Digest newsletter published on October 18th. In this week’s issue, we look into Meta, exploring the company’s shift away from gaming-focused VR hardware towards AI and AR glasses, and its resurgent mobile advertising en... more

Most studios have teams, funding, and a publisher behind them. Abe Train has a laptop and a handful of contractors. In this episode, Kalie Moore sits down with Abe, founder of Trainwreck Labs, to unpack how a former head of business intelligence at H... more

This episode covers the Naavik Digest newsletter published on October 11th. In this week’s issue, we check in on CD Projekt, looking at the company’s current state, ongoing projects, and how the company has shifted its way of working to drive a more ... more

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Abe Train
Founder of Trainwreck Labs and independent developer of educational browser games
Trainwreck Labs
Episode: The Solo Developer Making Seven Figures From Free Browser Games
André Pimenta Ribeiro
CEO and co-founder of Anybrain
Anybrain
Episode: How Behavioral AI Helps Fight Cheating
Robby Yung
CEO of Investments at Animoca Brands and CEO of The Sandbox
Animoca Brands / The Sandbox
Episode: How AI Makes Game Creation More Accessible
Michael Metzger
Managing Partner at Drake Star, gaming and digital media practice lead
Drake Star
Episode: Is Gaming in an AI Bubble? What the Deal Data Says
Amit Carmi
Co-founder and CEO of Sett
Sett
Episode: How AI Is Transforming User Acquisition
Ben Kvalo
Founder and CEO of Midwest Games
Midwest Games
Episode: A New Era of Publishing
Max Podkidkin
Co-founder of BisectHosting (BisectHosting)
BisectHosting
Episode: The Game Server Hosting Company Private Equity Couldn't Buy
Jefferson Valadares
Co-founder and CEO of Part Nerd; President of the Portuguese Game Developer Association; former EA/BioWare/Bandai Namco executive
Part Nerd; Portuguese Game Developer Association
Episode: Can Portugal Become Europe’s Next Gaming Powerhouse?
Aaron Bush
Co-founder and Managing Partner at Naavik
Naavik
Episode: Fractional Talent’s Growing Role in Game Development

Host

Kalie Moore
Co-host with deep involvement in gaming industry coverage and analysis

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 117 ratings
  • Comprehensive and data driven!

    one of the most objective pods in games

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CiScO7MaVeRiCk7
    United States2 years ago
  • Womenline

    I am a big fan - I am really at the beginning of trying to understand things and this podcast grow me so much and help me to get the big picture of what’s going on ! I also enjoy the diverse speaker audience ! Thank you ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Womenline
    France5 years ago
  • Hmm

    Why do all the guys sound like elves?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Mr Flashlight
    United States5 years ago
  • Unique!

    This is a super interesting and informative podcast that creates a unique connection between two concepts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yourbirdcantsing
    United States5 years ago
  • Best podcast for the business of gaming!

    I would highly recommend this podcast for anyone who’s interested in learning more about the business side of the gaming industry. The information is very informative and has a lot of substance (no fluff)!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    azuchu4
    United States5 years ago

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Comprehensive and data driven — one of the most objective pods in games.
Energetic hosts and well-informed guests build credibility.
Strong business-focused take on gaming with practical takeaways.
Highly recommended for anyone curious about the business side of gaming and investments.
Diverse speaker audience and accessible to newcomers.

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The Solo Developer Making Seven Figures From Free Browser Games
Q: How do you design for a smaller, more obsessive audience rather than a mass-market audience?
Train values dedicated players because they give detailed feedback and want to help improve games they love. He aims to make something a few people love deeply, and keeps games challenging despite requests to make them easier.
The Solo Developer Making Seven Figures From Free Browser Games
Q: Why did Globle have more staying power than the many Wordle clones that appeared in 2022?
Train says he wanted a game with a different mechanic rather than another word-guessing clone. He drew on geography trivia and made guesses interactive through visual hot-and-cold feedback, while its timing and community sharing helped it spread.
Is Gaming in an AI Bubble? What the Deal Data Says
Q: Is AI bubble a real phenomenon in gaming, and where do you see it most impacting the industry?
AI will bring broad, meaningful change, with winners emerging in AI-driven efficiency in production and new game categories; not all AI-funded ventures will succeed, but the overall opportunity is massive and transformative.
How AI Makes Game Creation More Accessible
Q: What exactly is Sandbox Studio and how does it differ from the original Game Maker?
Sandbox Studio is an AI-native game engine and publishing pipeline with an orchestration layer, enabling LLMs to configure and assemble game projects from stateful engine components, not just generate code, leading to a complete playable project.
How AI Makes Game Creation More Accessible
Q: Could you give a quick overview of your background and how you ended up leading Sandbox?
Robby Yung describes his long background in Web3 and gaming, his role at Animoca Brands, and taking on responsibilities at The Sandbox as part of expanding their Web3 and AI-enabled game development vision.

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What is Naavik Gaming Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A business-oriented show exploring how gaming companies grow, monetize, and scale in a shifting tech landscape. Topics span talent models like fractional work, IP strategy and fan-driven ecosystems, direct-to-consumer monetization, AI-enabled production, and strategic shifts in hardware, studios, and creator economies. Across episodes, guests—from studio founders to investors and product leaders—share data-driven insights, practical frameworks, and real-world case studies that help listeners assess opportunities, partnerships, and risks in the gaming industry. Notable strengths include a clear emphasis on actionable guidance, diverse guests with practitioner perspectives, and a willingness to dissect both macro trends and nitty-gritty tacti... more

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2. André Pimenta Ribeiro
3. Robby Yung
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6. Ben Kvalo
7. Max Podkidkin
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