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💸 Exposing the EA-Saudi Deal: Why the $55B 'LBO' Breaks Every Private Equity Rule | Pixels & Profits
The accounting myth game pubs and I got wrong, why Silver Lake isn't running this show, and what 'patient capital' means for gaming studios"
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Joseph Kim
59:56
Your Ad Revenue Is Leaking
Ad monetization expert Kelly Kang shares her framework to find the hidden leaks, fix your stack, and reclaim your margins.
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Joseph Kim
The Economics of the EA Acquisition: Lessons in M&A for Game Executives | MAG #6
Plus: Lessons from the Biggest Game in the World- Grow A Garden and Aligning Action & Intent using "The Alien's Eye View"
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Joseph Kim
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Game Localization Playbook: A Guide to International Growth
How to unlock the vast majority of global players, drive organic growth, and avoid common pitfalls—with insights from Alkonost CEO Alexander Murauski
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Joseph Kim

September 2025

Delta Force's $6.5M Day: How They Crushed PUBG by 75% | MAG #5
Plus: Why the "Take-Two mafia" is a myth + the recruiting framework that transformed our hiring
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Joseph Kim
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Arena Breakout: Infinite Breaks Out to PC!, Destiny: End of Western IP + China Dev, Secrets and Stupid Ideas | MAG #4
Watch now | Another tweak to our new MAG (macro-alpha-gamedev) format today.
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Joseph Kim
51:53
India's RMG Ban, Failure of GenAI, Amazon x Netflix Gaming+Streaming Bundle | MAG #3
Listen now | Happy MAG-nificent Monday!
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Joseph Kim
1:29:21
Dreamhaven Layoffs, Silksong Huge Success, XBOX Game Pass Worth Jack S*** | MAG #2
Listen now | Hello GameMakers!
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Joseph Kim
1:03:49
Why NetEase Is Abandoning Western Studios: A Market Shift Analysis | MAG #1
Listen now | Game Dev Lessons: #1. People vs. Products and #2. Why Our Design Process Sucks -> Don't RNG Design
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Joseph Kim
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August 2025

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