TWIG #347 Call of Duty Movie, De-Monetization of Real-Money Gaming and Google's New Court Case

This week, we cover Google’s latest courtroom headaches, the evolution of KPIs in gaming analytics, and the incoming Call of Duty live-action movie. We unpack Rec Room’s layoffs, compare Roblox vs Rec Room head-to-head, and dig into Microsoft’s IP bets from Perfect Dark to Halo. Plus, we debate Star Wars: The Old Republic, break down Roblox’s latest monetization trends, and ask what the rise of real-money gaming in India means for the global market.

00:00 Introduction and Hosts’ Banter

02:38 Upcoming Gaming News Highlights

03:35 Cress’s Personal Update

05:39 Phil’s Podcast Review

07:16 Debate on Star Wars: The Old Republic

10:32 Google’s Legal News and Impact

12:58 New KPIs in Gaming Analytics

20:19 Call of Duty Live Action Movie Discussion

29:15 Google Play’s New Public Profiles

31:15 Rec Room Layoffs and Analysis

34:05 Capital Deployment and Venture Capital Concerns

34:47 Roblox vs. Rec Room: A Comparison

38:12 Perfect Dark and Microsoft’s IP Strategy

39:11 Halo and Hell Divers Collaboration

44:29 Destiny Rising and the Mobile Shooter Market

55:26 Roblox’s Monetization and UGC Trends

01:03:57 Real Money Gaming in India

01:07:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts