TWIG #326 Supercell Goes VC while Minecraft Kills at the Box Office

In this week’s episode of This Week in Games, we’re joined by special guest Chris Sides for a jam-packed conversation covering everything from transmedia storytelling to the latest moves in the gaming industry. We dive into the surprising momentum behind the Minecraft movie, explore Gen Z trends and market predictions, and unpack Netflix’s bold push into interactive fiction. Plus, we break down A16Z’s new Speed Run initiative, take a close look at Supercell’s evolving investment strategy, and compare War Robots to the newly launched Steel Hunters. 00:00 Introduction and Host Introductions01:58 Special Guest Chris and His Background02:49 Transmedia and Pop Culture Discussion03:48 Industry Updates and News07:03 Podcast Highlights and Recent Episodes09:21 Minecraft Movie Success16:54 Gen Z and Market Predictions20:48 Netflix's Interactive Fiction Strategy28:44 Speed Run Initiative by A16Z30:22 Supercell's Investment Strategy31:19 Supercell's Investment Philosophy32:54 Supercell's Investment History and Performance43:14 Blueprints: The Best Rated Game of 202549:21 RE's Latest Deck Recap53:36 Steel Hunters: Early Access and Unreal Engine01:03:02 War Robots vs. Steel Hunters01:05:02 Conclusion and Farewell