TWIG #346: EU Wants to Ban Free-to-Play, Supercell Introduces a New Boss

Deconstructor of Fun

TWIG crew dives into Gamescom chaos, funding trends, and post-Ibiza IV drips. From Supercell’s leadership addition, to IP-powered collabs (Raid x TMNT) and the EU’s regulatory squeeze on F2P, this episode cuts through the noise with sharp insights, hard takes, and a few too-real laughs.

02:07 Gamescom Highlights and Industry News

02:50 PlayStation Portal and American Football

06:45 DOF Talent Network and Scopely Controversy

10:39 EU Regulation Impact on Free-to-Play Games

14:43 Gamescom Vibes and Funding Trends

27:33 Raid: Shadow Legends x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

31:51 The Risks and Rewards of Using IPs

36:09 King’s Internal Struggles and Solutions

39:51 Severance Packages and Labor Laws

45:15 Supercell’s New Leadership and Strategy

49:12 Innovative Game Concepts and Licensing

55:48 Twitch’s Crackdown on View Botting

56:32 Debate on Game Innovation and Industry Growth