Game Souk #44 | April 16th 2026
Welcome to Game Souk, where we explore all aspects of the gaming world from tech, finance, culture, and beyond. Airs live every Thursday at 9am Eastern on X @daltonan. Topics covered in this episode:
Market rebound: software retracement, Allbirds' AI pivot, and the SpaceX IPO getting competition from Amazon/Globalstar
Cartoon Next recap: 61% of animation fans prefer YouTube-originated series over legacy SVOD studios
Amazing Digital Circus and why "AI slop" will devalue hyperrealistic legacy styles
Roblox Plus replaces Premium: in-game discounts, free private servers, fee-free Robux gifting…
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