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Latest / UNBOXING: Play and Profit for the Gaming Curious

Playtika's bid for Rovio, The Last of Us breaks HBO, and the impact of generative AI

Our second season starts with a review of earnings for Electronic Arts, Sony, and Hasbro. Laine and Joost delve into Playtika's $800 million offer to acquire Rovio, the maker of Angry Birds, and question whether artificial intelligence threatens their careers or if it's just a mediocre assistant. The episode concludes with an impression of HBO's The Last of Us and a reaction to the news of games journalists getting laid off.

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