WeChat Mini-Games uncovered and the Love & Deepspace Valko controversy | Week in Mobile Games podcast

PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple, deputy editor Paige Cook, editorial director for events Mariam Ahmad and features and data editor Aaron Astle talk through the latest games industry news on the 96th episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast.

On the show we discuss:

• The latest numbers behind the WeChat Mini-Games boom.
• The big Love & Deepspace Valko controversy.
• Netflix and Night School Studio's new immersive horror game Unhinged.
• A discless future for consoles and what it means for the games market.

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00:00 Introductions

07:32 WeChat Mini Games Insights

12:12 Valko Controversy in Love and Deepspace

19:33 Netflix's Unhinged

24:17 The Future of Physical Discs in Gaming

34:23 Conclusion

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