TWIG 97: Amazon Sucks at Games, Take-Two Acquires Playdots, Tencent Stake in Voodoo, Game Creators Burned Out

Welcome to TWIG #97!

This week we cover:

#1. Amazon is good at so many things. Why is it bad at games?

#2. Take-Two Interactive acquires mobile studio Playdots for $192 million

#3. Tencent takes minority stake in French casual games maker Voodoo

#4. Video Game Creators Are Burned Out and Desperate for Change

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