After Kress released the rockets at large VCs last week the crew gets back into heated venture capital discussions exploring the complexities of VC investments in gaming and the shifting landscape of game development and funding. The conversation also touches on the potential leadership changes at EA, the implications of recent acquisitions in the gaming industry, and the performance of companies like Roblox. The discussion highlights the strategic moves by companies like MTG and Take-Two, as well as the challenges and opportunities in the current market landscape. Hosts: Eric Kress, Jen Donahoe, Phillip Black, Jen Donahoe Content: 01:30 Mishka's Banter and Shills 06:41 Corrections and Clarifications 10:22 VC Investments in Gaming 22:04 Crunchyroll and Meta Updates 24:59 EA and Disney Rumors 27:20 Wall Street's Favorite CEOs 30:18 MTG's Strategic Acquisitions 31:46 Plarium's Surprising Valuation 37:51 Take-Two's Divestments and Chartboost Sale 43:51 Roblox's Impressive Growth 49:55 Dream's New Puzzle RPG 56:00 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics Keywords: game industry, venture capital, Crunchyroll, mobile gaming, EA leadership, gaming news, game funding, gaming trends, gaming investments, acquisitions, MTG, Plarium, Take-Two, Roblox, --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/support