Podcast

Deconstructor of Fun

Author: Deconstructor of Fun
Feed episode count: 793
Official site: https://www.deconstructoroffun.com
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Summary

Deconstructor of Fun podcast is created by games professionals for games professionals. We explore the business side of the games industry with the goal of bringing listeners content that is relevant, insightful, and entertaining on a weekly basis. Hosts: Michail Katkoff www.linkedin.com/in/michailkatkoff/ Eric Kress www.linkedin.com/in/erickress/ Phillip Black www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-black-economist/ Jen Donahoe www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdonahoe

Episodes

Jun 15, 2026 · not_requested

Puzzle Monthly #3: Merge vs Match-3, Gossip Harbor's Rise, and the Future of Merge

Duration seconds: 2769
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/Puzzle-Monthly-3-Merge-vs-Match-3--Gossip-Harbors-Rise--and-the-Future-of-Merge-e3kqd4t

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Jun 12, 2026 · not_requested

TWIG #387: LiftOff IPO, Xbox pulls out the bangers, and The Simpsons take over Monopoly GO!

Duration seconds: 3096
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/TWIG-387-LiftOff-IPO--Xbox-pulls-out-the-bangers--and-The-Simpsons-take-over-Monopoly-GO-e3kmiqn

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Jun 8, 2026 · not_requested

$500M in 2 Years: Here's How Grand Games Did It!

Duration seconds: 3521
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/500M-in-2-Years-Heres-How-Grand-Games-Did-It-e3kgfng

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Jun 5, 2026 · not_requested

The ESA's Essential Facts: Free Player Data Most Companies Pay For

Duration seconds: 3333
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/The-ESAs-Essential-Facts-Free-Player-Data-Most-Companies-Pay-For-e3kcf1b

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Jun 4, 2026 · not_requested

TWIG #386: CoD MW4 Revealed, Sony's State of Play, Bungie's End and 007 First Light

Duration seconds: 3613
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/TWIG-386-CoD-MW4-Revealed--Sonys-State-of-Play--Bungies-End-and-007-First-Light-e3kbji3

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Jun 1, 2026 · not_requested

Match Masters' Influencer Marketing Playbook: 8 Years of Always-On Growth

Duration seconds: 2809
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/Match-Masters-Influencer-Marketing-Playbook-8-Years-of-Always-On-Growth-e3k651c

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May 28, 2026 · not_requested

TWIG #385: $100M for Indies, Lilith Goes Casino, Google Play Changes and Toon Blast Breaks Bad

Duration seconds: 3672
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/TWIG-385-100M-for-Indies--Lilith-Goes-Casino--Google-Play-Changes-and-Toon-Blast-Breaks-Bad-e3k1lm1

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May 25, 2026 · not_requested

The Brutal Truth About Gaming Consulting Nobody Talks About

Duration seconds: 3867
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/The-Brutal-Truth-About-Gaming-Consulting-Nobody-Talks-About-e3js0ug

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May 21, 2026 · not_requested

TWIG #384: Turkey Raises Capital & the West Cuts Jobs, Xbox's Leadership Moves, and Roblox's Pivot

Duration seconds: 3359
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/TWIG-384-Turkey-Raises-Capital--the-West-Cuts-Jobs--Xboxs-Leadership-Moves--and-Robloxs-Pivot-e3jmvj2

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May 20, 2026 · not_requested

Shooter Monthly #7: Marathon’s Collapse, Apex’s Comeback, & Disney’s Extraction Shooter

Duration seconds: 3195
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/Shooter-Monthly-7-Marathons-Collapse--Apexs-Comeback---Disneys-Extraction-Shooter-e3jku9t

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May 18, 2026 · not_requested

UA Monthly #4: Freecash Android Comeback, Mistplay Goes All In & Can Anyone Stop AppLovin?

Duration seconds: 3486
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/UA-Monthly-4-Freecash-Android-Comeback--Mistplay-Goes-All-In--Can-Anyone-Stop-AppLovin-e3jhgt4

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May 14, 2026 · not_requested

TWIG #383: Turkey Dominates Puzzle Games, Royal Kingdom’s Struggles, and Playtika’s Big Shift

Duration seconds: 3630
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/TWIG-383-Turkey-Dominates-Puzzle-Games--Royal-Kingdoms-Struggles--and-Playtikas-Big-Shift-e3jcmge

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May 11, 2026 · not_requested

From Mobile Games to Apps: Play Ventures $500M Fund

Duration seconds: 3217
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/From-Mobile-Games-to-Apps-Play-Ventures-500M-Fund-e3j7jdr

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May 7, 2026 · not_requested

TWIG #382: Merge Mansion Falls, Xbox Fires the Wrong People, and the Math That Killed Gaming VC

Duration seconds: 3786
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/TWIG-382-Merge-Mansion-Falls--Xbox-Fires-the-Wrong-People--and-the-Math-That-Killed-Gaming-VC-e3j1pve

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Apr 30, 2026 · not_requested

TWIG #381: Xbox Loses the Plot, Ubisoft on Life Support & Western Gaming's Darkest Take

Duration seconds: 3707
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/TWIG-381-Xbox-Loses-the-Plot--Ubisoft-on-Life-Support--Western-Gamings-Darkest-Take-e3inc7e

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Apr 28, 2026 · not_requested

Puzzle Monthly #2: Match-3 Is Broken, Pixel Flow Clones, and Royal Kingdom’s Rise

Duration seconds: 2666
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/Puzzle-Monthly-2-Match-3-Is-Broken--Pixel-Flow-Clones--and-Royal-Kingdoms-Rise-e3ihd8u

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Apr 23, 2026 · not_requested

TWIG #380: Game Pass Gets Cheaper, China's Mobile Dominance & Division Resurgence Reviewed

Duration seconds: 4022
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/TWIG-380-Game-Pass-Gets-Cheaper--Chinas-Mobile-Dominance--Division-Resurgence-Reviewed-e3ibr9l

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Apr 22, 2026 · not_requested

TWIG JR: Gen Alpha's Honest Take on Roblox, Brain Rot & Growing Up as a Gamer

Duration seconds: 3049
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/TWIG-JR-Gen-Alphas-Honest-Take-on-Roblox--Brain-Rot--Growing-Up-as-a-Gamer-e3ia3h3

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Apr 22, 2026 · not_requested

UA Monthly #3: Freecash Ban, Unity Kills ironSource & Vector’s Rise

Duration seconds: 4775
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/UA-Monthly-3-Freecash-Ban--Unity-Kills-ironSource--Vectors-Rise-e3i9t2m

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Apr 20, 2026 · not_requested

Left VC to Become a Founder Again. Here's What They Don't Tell You About Running a Fund

Duration seconds: 3904
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/Left-VC-to-Become-a-Founder-Again--Heres-What-They-Dont-Tell-You-About-Running-a-Fund-e3i6kbj

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Apr 16, 2026 · not_requested

TWIG #379: Roblox's Age Problem, Xbox Game Pass & Pokemon's 30th Takeover

Duration seconds: 3692
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/TWIG-379-Robloxs-Age-Problem--Xbox-Game-Pass--Pokemons-30th-Takeover-e3i0n3b

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Apr 13, 2026 · not_requested

What Newzoo's 2026 PC & Console Report Actually Says

Duration seconds: 4559
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/What-Newzoos-2026-PC--Console-Report-Actually-Says-e3hr62u

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Apr 9, 2026 · not_requested

TWIG #378: Mario Smashes the Box Office, Take-Two Cuts AI, and Monopoly Go Goes Social

Duration seconds: 4267
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/TWIG-378-Mario-Smashes-the-Box-Office--Take-Two-Cuts-AI--and-Monopoly-Go-Goes-Social-e3hm5fp

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Apr 7, 2026 · not_requested

Shooter Monthly #6: RADICAL Marathon Solutions, Deadlock’s Secret Design, & Fortnite Extraction Mode!?

Duration seconds: 3840
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/Shooter-Monthly-6-RADICAL-Marathon-Solutions--Deadlocks-Secret-Design---Fortnite-Extraction-Mode-e3hidoj

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Apr 6, 2026 · not_requested

Can You Build a Real Business on Roblox?

Duration seconds: 3576
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/Can-You-Build-a-Real-Business-on-Roblox-e3hgb0k

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Apr 2, 2026 · not_requested

TWIG #377: Epic for Sale, Unity Cuts Deep, and Merge Keeps Printing

Duration seconds: 4285
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/TWIG-377-Epic-for-Sale--Unity-Cuts-Deep--and-Merge-Keeps-Printing-e3hbggs

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Mar 27, 2026 · not_requested

TWIG #376: Epic Layoffs, Roblox Tax & Google’s New Strategy

Duration seconds: 3884
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/TWIG-376-Epic-Layoffs--Roblox-Tax--Googles-New-Strategy-e3h1p89

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Mar 25, 2026 · not_requested

UA Monthly #2: AppLovin's Social Network, Google Fee Cuts & Unity D28

Duration seconds: 3654
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/UA-Monthly-2-AppLovins-Social-Network--Google-Fee-Cuts--Unity-D28-e3guqhm

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Mar 23, 2026 · not_requested

The Epic Settlement: Google's "Level Up" Program & The Future of DTC

Duration seconds: 1882
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/The-Epic-Settlement-Googles-Level-Up-Program--The-Future-of-DTC-e3grio3

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Mar 20, 2026 · not_requested

TWiG #375: GDC 2026 Post-Mortem, Epic’s Surrender & Google Play’s Legal Rebirth

Duration seconds: 3800
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/TWiG-375-GDC-2026-Post-Mortem--Epics-Surrender--Google-Plays-Legal-Rebirth-e3gnriu

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Mar 19, 2026 · not_requested

TWIG #374 GDC 2025: The Honest Debrief

Duration seconds: 3562
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/TWIG-374-GDC-2025-The-Honest-Debrief-e3glv3h

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Mar 18, 2026 · not_requested

Shooter Monthly #5: The Marathon Revelation, Overwatch Reborn & The Death of Highguard

Duration seconds: 3254
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/Shooter-Monthly-5-The-Marathon-Revelation--Overwatch-Reborn--The-Death-of-Highguard-e3gkjju

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Mar 17, 2026 · not_requested

State of Gaming 2026: What’s Really Winning Now

Duration seconds: 3224
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/State-of-Gaming-2026-Whats-Really-Winning-Now-e3gj788

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Mar 10, 2026 · not_requested

Puzzle Monthly #1: Pixel Flow, UA, and the Future of Sort Puzzles

Duration seconds: 2700
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/Puzzle-Monthly-1-Pixel-Flow--UA--and-the-Future-of-Sort-Puzzles-e3g7kgl

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Mar 5, 2026 · not_requested

TWiG #373: Turkey Funds Game Dev, WB Games Uncertainty & Discord Drama

Duration seconds: 3895
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/TWiG-373-Turkey-Funds-Game-Dev--WB-Games-Uncertainty--Discord-Drama-e3g0cph

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