TWIG #349 The Conspiracy Behind Apple's New Gaming App and a Plea to Supercell

Deconstructor of Fun

The TWIG crew dives into Unity’s latest missteps and what they signal for the future of game development, breaks down Discord’s push toward a blockbuster IPO, and unpacks how Nintendo’s big announcements could reshape the company’s next chapter. We also examine TikTok’s potential U.S. acquisition, Apple’s quiet but bold moves to redefine its gaming app strategy, the explosive rise of AI-driven apps, and go behind the scenes of Diablo Immortal’s development, while debating what Supercell must do to navigate a turbulent year ahead.

Chapters

01:21 Community Engagement & Updates

02:38 Game Economist Podcast Highlights

07:01 Unity’s Strategic Missteps

11:23 Diablo Immortal Dev Insights

16:04 Apple’s Gaming App Strategy

28:18 TikTok’s US Acquisition Talks

30:59 The Rise of AI-Driven Apps

33:31 Discord’s Upcoming IPO

42:57 Nintendo’s Big Announcements

54:24 Supercell’s Struggles & Future