Naavik Gaming Podcast

Newsletter: CD Projekt’s Best Days May Be Ahead

How Behavioral AI Helps Fight Cheating

Naavik Newsletter: The Road Toward AI-Enabled Fandom

Intellectual property holders are increasingly pivoting from restrictive AI enforcement to integrating generative AI into fan engagement strategies. Major companies like Disney, miHoYo, and Hasbro are moving beyond simple licensing to manage character behavior, voice, and interaction through proprietary ecosystems. Thi...

Naavik Digest : 'Tis the Season - Holiday Live-Ops In 2026

Seasonal live-ops in gaming are shifting from traditional calendar-based events to manufactured milestones that drive higher engagement and revenue. While holidays like Halloween and Christmas remain industry staples, their direct revenue impact has declined, often serving more as acquisition channels for new players r...

How AI Makes Game Creation More Accessible

Naavik Digest: The Real Value of Licensed IP

Is Gaming in an AI Bubble? What the Deal Data Says

Naavik Digest: The New Money Behind Indie Games

How AI Is Transforming User Acquisition

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Naavik Digest: The Future of Kids Games

The Game Server Hosting Company Private Equity Couldn't Buy

Naavik Digest: The Great Mobile Convergence

Can Portugal Become Europe’s Next Gaming Powerhouse?

Naavik Digest: Roblox's Expensive Year of Good Intentions

Naavik Digest: How Friendslop Is Disrupting the Live-ops Status Quo

Naavik Digest: Why Platform-Led Gaming in China Is Falling Short

Fractional Talent’s Growing Role in Game Development

Naavik Digest: How Online Fandom Is Rewriting the IP Playbook

Inside Subway Surfers, Mobile Gaming's Most Enduring Hit