TWIG #312 THE GREATEST WEEK IN F2P. EVER? EVER!

With Miska set on another jet, Q5 launches in earnest with Marvel Rivals, Delta Force, Path of Exile 2, Infinity Nikki, and Girlsfront Line 2. Oh my, oh my. Kress gives his full review of Infinity Nikki’s costumes, while Jen pulls “Franchise” Beetlejuice. How can Marvel Rivals cross-promote in every Marvel game?  Adam pours cold water retention down the acquisition’s back while Phil tries to light the Chinese game industry fire while wearing a tight desert camouflage shirt (?). 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:56 Meet the Hosts01:33 Secret Level Screening Review06:13 Game Exec Supper Club Announcement07:47 Industry News and Corrections09:55 Investment and M&A Updates12:36 New Game Releases and Performance34:43 Mastery Issues in the Game35:11 Unique Selling Points and Differentiation35:46 Honeymoon Phase and Meta Development36:56 Onboarding and Mastery Curve39:22 Marvel Cross-Promotions and IP Management44:32 Path of Exile 2: Strategy and Success53:59 Delta Force: A Battlefield Clone58:12 Fortnite's New Tactical Shooter01:00:59 Infinity Nikki: A Unique Pivot01:07:36 Concluding Thoughts and Future Discussions