Max Kaufman ⚡️

Capcom has released a less-than-positive annual report. There's nothing critical in it; all the declines are tied to a pause in releases. Capcom certainly has a vast catalog of successful franchises for upcoming releases. Resident Evil (RE) stands out distinctly. While Capcom didn't start with RE, it played a crucial role in their history and has had a significant impact on the gaming industry as a whole. Today, RE comprises 32 releases across 33 platforms. These are incredible numbers and a testament to success. Moreover, judging by Metacritic scores, Capcom manages to maintain a high standard of quality. I gathered a timeline of all RE releases on one website (link in the comments). I thoroughly enjoyed watching videos, reading books, reminiscing about my own experiences playing the games, and playing with friends and colleagues. Here are a few interesting facts about RE and Capcom: - Resident Evil 4 was released on 14 platforms. - The first RE took 3 years to develop, instead of the usual 3-6 months for Capcom in 1996. Consultants hired from the U.S. advised shutting down the project when it was almost complete, predicting its failure. - Devil May Cry and Dino Crisis were born while searching for fresh gameplay for RE. - Capcom was one of the first companies to start paying revenue shares to developers, which is particularly noteworthy for Japanese companies. - Toy Story I and RE I were released around the same time. - For a while, music for RE was composed by a well-known Japanese composer who was said to be deaf. It later turned out that he wasn't actually deaf and didn't compose the music himself. PS. In 2026, the series will celebrate its 30th anniversary, and there will likely be a special release or edition. Or perhaps they'll simply release a version with full DualSense support.

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So we all know #Roblox didn't invent #ugc in gaming. However, I do believe that they are the lead market maker when it comes to defining the #creatoreconomy. I believe that in 2025, we will see the fruits of these efforts beyond the Roblox sandbox when traditional games publishers and UGC creators share revenues and unlock a new era in gaming. And it won't be driven by an ad-supported model. https://lnkd.in/gRvncRJQ

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This release serves as evidence of a trend predicted by us. They days of behemoth poker platforms with an endless sea of playable alternatives are over. To be relevant, poker needs to conceptually and technically be spliced into different experiences - each with its own set of USPs and motivations for playing. And then those separate games need to be distributed accordingly. Just like individual slots. That they are PvP experiences doesn't change this.

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BR1: INFINITE is a real money shooting game based in USD. Pay $1 to spawn and earn $1 for every elimination in-game, servers range from $0 - $10, (i.e. if you play in the $0.25 game mode it costs $0.25 per spawn and you earn $0.25 per elimination). Think about it as the overlap of the 'ante up' nature of poker, crossed with traditional shooting games. Functions are designed not just for gamers, but for game investors who will never play the game but instead manage athletes. - Stake athletes entries in games and automatically get a fixed % of their earnings. - Rent out in-game assets that give players an increased earnings bonus in-game. Here's a sneak peak from the beta, what do you think? 👇

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20 Free Tickets To GamesBeat Summit 2024 Opportunities With Community Partners Midwest Games and Women-Led Games Friends, I’m thrilled to announce our 4th offering within our Ticket To Ride Resource, providing free admission to games events. To date, our donors have enabled 330 individuals to attend 3 events, a value of nearly $70,000. This time, our wonderful partners at GamesBeat are stepping up. Special thanks to the entire team, and THE INVINCIBLE (always in caps) Gina Joseph. GamesBeat is donating 20 tickets to the upcoming GamesBeat Summit, May 20-21 in Los Angeles. The theme of the event is "Resilience and Adaptation," a profound exploration not just of the games industry, but the broader entertainment sector as well. Attendees will delve into a range of critical topics, including: - Generative AI - Challenges & Opportunities - Hollywood & Games - Innovation & Creativity - Gaming Economy - Growth Strategies - Metaverse - New Gaming Tech - Creator Economy - Diversity & Inclusion - Mental Health & Games This summit will explore how innovation, creativity, resilience, and collaboration are shaping the future of these vibrant fields. If selected for the giveaway, you will receive a complimentary pass, though you will need to cover additional expenses. Our criteria for this giveaway, tailored to the event and our donors’ preferences, are: 1. Priority will be given to those who have been laid off from the games or entertainment industries in the past 2 years and are still seeking employment. 2. Due to the scope of the event, we are also looking to include directors and senior-level professionals in these industries. While these are our preferred criteria, all members are welcome to enter. The drawing will run from now until MIDNIGHT @ April 22nd. You can enter at amirsatvat.com/category6 under Resource 14 - Ticket to Ride. I will be speaking on a panel at the summit and look forward to meeting many of you there. I also want to acknowledge Women-Led Games and Midwest Games, for being community partners at GamesBeat Summit. They are helping increase opportunities for women in games, indie developers, and supporting GBS mission of growing diversity and inclusion in industry events. For Midwest Games, through their partnership with the GamesBeat Summit 2024, they are offering an exclusive discount code (40%) for the community to attend. This code is gbs24mwgpartner and you can secure passes here: https://lnkd.in/e4Jgnef7 For Women-Led Games' opportunities, including a discount code, as well as speaker, judge, and sponsor opportunities for the event, please fill out their form here: https://lnkd.in/gGpzsUvN Thanks again to the GamesBeat team for their incredible generosity and to Midwest Games and Women-Led Games for their collaboration in amplifying professionals in our industry. We can't wait to see the connections and partnerships that will be made and the learning that will occur.

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Roblox has cemented its place as a powerhouse in the gaming world, with a staggering 77.7 million daily active users (DAUs) as of Q1 2024. This growth, ranging between 17%-20% year-over-year, highlights its expanding influence and massive global reach. 🌎Global Presence: Roblox’s user base spans the globe: US and Canada: 15.6 million DAUs Europe: 20 million DAUs APAC: 17.2 million DAUs Rest of the World: 18.7 million DAUs For brands with a global footprint, Roblox offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage a diverse audience. Successful brands like Gucci, FIFA, and Barbie are already leveraging this platform to enhance their global presence. 💹Revenue Insights: In Q1 2024, Roblox generated $801.3 million in revenue, with significant contributions from the USA, Europe, and APAC regions. This underscores the platform's potential for substantial global monetization. 🎯Audience Demographics: Roblox's audience is primarily Gen Z and Gen Alpha, with 57.8% of users over 13 and a rapidly growing 17-24 age group. This demographic is a key reason why brands like Lamborghini and Adidas And with a nearly equal split between male (51%) and female (44%) users, Roblox provides a balanced platform for inclusive marketing strategies. Roblox's blend of global reach, youth engagement, and gender inclusivity makes it a prime destination for brands looking to innovate and connect with a diverse audience. Now is the perfect time for brands to explore the limitless possibilities Roblox offers. If interested in learning more please reach out or visit www.atlascreative.com Huge shoutout to @stephendypiangco for the breakdown in his latest blog. You can find the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eaUK4vhS #Roblox #BrandEngagement #DigitalMarketing #GamingIndustry

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The Hidenburg report on Roblox is FUD and Joost van Dreunen rightly calls BS on the tone and superficial nature of the analysis. Every app on the Internet has bots in their numbers. But the level of deception that is being alleged here would be fraud and there would be jail time for execs if they were intentionally misleading the street - which I very seriously doubt is the case. Also, we dealt with this child predator problem on Club Penguin all the time. Barely a week went by that we didn't make a criminal referral. This is the whack-a-mole of running an online service with kids. Roblox has built an expertise in this type of moderation that's different from what Facebook's moderators do. Comparing numbers of mods is useless because they do different things. Joost rightly points out that incident reporting is the better way to measure this, and Roblox has far from the biggest problem. But evidence that there are referrals is not evidence of unrestrained abuse. To the contrary, its evidence of enforcement. Hindenburg is a short seller. Easy money to be made for them by FUDding the stock. I'd keep their agenda in mind when evaluating this. "The Hindenburg report presents a loud but largely toothless challenge for Roblox, even if it highlights issues that deserve more serious attention. What weakens Hindenburg’s claims is that despite its self-righteous tone, the research remains thin, decontextualized, and targeted. Instead of presenting a quantified assessment and comparative analysis (something you’d expect from a financial firm), it leans into openly accusing Roblox of deliberate malpractice and indifference toward child safety in favor of growth. It makes an emotionally evocative argument, certainly, and taps into the increasingly pronounced skepticism among regulators and researchers."

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"As we grew the game industry a hundredfold, 75% of the time investors could prove the game biz would always fail." — Bing Gordon, xCEO of EA and Partner at Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers. Mobile gaming has been declared dead more than once. Supposedly, it has matured again and it's time to move on to the next big thing. Yet Roblox revenue is up 31% year over year, and daily active users are up 27% (https://lnkd.in/gDvn5KeK). How can that be? Anyone with kids doesn’t need these Roblox numbers to see that the next generation consumes content differently. When they enter the workforce, they’ll spend on mobile games and apps, valuing this digital interaction more than previous generations and in ways we may not yet understand. I’m aware of today’s challenges—I feel them as a supplier to mobile gaming companies. But I’ve been in this industry long enough to know that real growth often comes from unexpected places. Analysts often do not include these unexpected forces in their predictions. https://lnkd.in/gp8vf9Dq

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