TWIG #307 Pokemon Game Rises, Supercell's IPO Dreams and VC Misdeeds

Eric roleplays as his Old Man Yells at Cloud Halloween costume, sparing no expense at Netflix’s strange announcement and an ugly breakdown of modern venture capital. Laura tells us if Pokemon’s new mobile game looks more like Go or Masters, while Jen gives a eulogy for Space Ape. Phil raves at Call of Duties monster success and asks Nadella to release the Game Pass tapes.

00:26 Nintendo Switch Earnings Analysis

16:31 Netflix's Interactive Titles and Generative AI

20:49 Supercell Acquires SpaceApe

23:02 Dragon Age and Call of Duty Updates

31:51 Pokemon TCG Mobile: First Impressions

38:50 The Role of VC in Gaming Startups

42:09 Investment Trends and Success Stories

45:22 VC Firm Challenges + The Future of VCs in Gaming