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Naavik Gaming Podcast

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

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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This episode covers the Naavik Digest newsletter published on Sunday, June 21st. In today’s issue, we dive deep into LEGO’s 30-year history, examining its roots, how it is quietly starting to change, and what comes next for the company in gaming.

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This episode covers the Naavik Digest newsletter published on Sunday, June 14th. In today’s issue, we discuss the current state of microdramas — a category which rapidly evolved from a niche Chinese entertainment phenomenon into one of the fastest-gr... more

Gaming M&A is no longer just a story about strategics buying obvious hits. In this episode, Alexandra Takei, VP of Platform Revenue at Medal, sits down with Brogan Keane, Managing Partner at Double Black Capital, to unpack what actually happens when ... more

This episode covers the Naavik Digest newsletter published on Sunday, June 7th. In today’s issue, we shine a light on Embracer after the company recently announced it is splitting up again. We look back at the key strategic decisions the company has ... more

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Recent Guests

Brogan Keane
Managing Partner at Double Black Capital
Double Black Capital
Episode: Lessons from Real M&A Transactions: Getting Studios Bought
Elad Levy
Founder and CTO of Dive
Dive
Episode: How to Reduce Churn and Keep Players Playing
James Nicholls
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Episode: True Crime, Now Playable: Inside Scriptic's Cross-Platform Bet
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Episode: Listening to Players at Scale
Ian Fielding
CEO of Super Evil Megacorp
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Episode: Premium: Driving Back Catalogue, DLC, and the Long Tail
Mika Ahonen
Naavik contributor and co-founder of Lightheart Entertainment
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Episode: Naavik Digest: Inside Saudi Arabia's $38 Billion Gaming Empire
Brian Ward
Savvy CEO
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Episode: Naavik Digest: Inside Saudi Arabia's $38 Billion Gaming Empire
Julia Palatovska
Founder and CEO of Dorian
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Episode: Building for the Fandoms Gaming Forgot: Inside Dorian's No-Code UGC Platform
Terry Lee
CEO of Fusebox Games
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Episode: Fandoms, Writing Moats, and the Future of Interactive Fiction

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Kalie Moore
Host of Naavik Gaming Podcast

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 116 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
    France4 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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Strong industry insights with crisp, practical takeaways.
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Lessons from Real M&A Transactions: Getting Studios Bought
Q: How important is deal structure, and what parts should founders understand cold?
Deal structure determines life after close and includes upfront cash, earn-outs, retention-based components, and performance-based payouts. Net revenue-based earnouts are favored to limit manipulation, while retention components ensure key people stay long enough to realize the deal's value. Founders should push for net revenue earnouts and maximize upfront cash where possible.
Lessons from Real M&A Transactions: Getting Studios Bought
Q: What makes a studio acquirable in today's market?
Key factors include a proven hit on IP, scalable management and operations, a predictable revenue stream (preferably from live services or strong IP), a clear path to growth in new markets, and a capable team that can scale post-acquisition. The presence of a million-plus unit hit is often a threshold for serious interest, especially for mid-market deals.
Lessons from Real M&A Transactions: Getting Studios Bought
Q: Who are the main buyer archetypes in modern gaming M&A and what do they want?
The main archetypes are strategic buyers (big game publishers), private equity firms (looking for EBITDA or net revenue stability and potential scale), and entertainment companies not native to gaming (transmedia players). Their theses differ: strategics seek IP, teams, and live-service capabilities; PE focuses on profitability and risk-adjusted returns; entertainment firms view gaming as a complement to their existing IP and distribution.
Lessons from Real M&A Transactions: Getting Studios Bought
Q: What is a sell-side advisor in gaming, and who is your client?
A sell-side advisor represents the studio in exits to buyers like strategics or private equity, while the buy-side is the other party that may have a banker or corporate development team. The typical client is the studio looking to exit, with the advisor helping structure, market, and negotiate the deal.
How to Reduce Churn and Keep Players Playing
Q: And today, we're going to discuss tracking, identifying, and handling player churn. Could you just give a quick overview of yourself and Dive for those who hadn't heard in those previous interviews?
Elad Levy explains that Dive provides enterprise-grade data and live-ops capabilities to unify fragmented data sources, identify correlations with churn, and enable proactive churn prevention through dashboards, real-time insights, and automation.

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

This show focuses on the business side of gaming, covering studio strategy, funding climates, and industry shifts through data-driven analysis and executive-level interviews. Recent episodes spotlight how regional strategies, premium vs. free-to-play transitions, and creator economy dynamics are reshaping the industry, with deep dives into live-ops, monetization depth, and platform ecosystems across East-West comparisons, large acquisitions, and the evolving role of AI in development and publishing. Notably, guests tend to be leaders or seasoned observers from studios, platforms, and media, offering practical takeaways for investors, publishers, and developers seeking actionable insights.

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