# Naavik Digest: How Friendslop Is Disrupting the Live-ops Status Quo

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Podcast: [Naavik Gaming Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/naavik-gaming-podcast-3874499)
Published: 2026-08-09T18:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This episode covers the Naavik Digest newsletter published on Sunday, August 9th. In this week’s issue, we discuss the rising “friendslop" phenomenon, why it’s somewhat disrupting established live-ops practices, and whether it is sustainable long-term. You can read the newsletter (with even more sections and visual detail) here: https://www.naavik.co/digest/ friendslop-disrupting-the-live-ops-status-quo Meet with Naavik at Gamescom: https://naavik.typeform.com/to/qE3Yw6pa?typeform-source=www.dropbox.com Want to explore working with Naavik? Shoot us a note: https://naavik.co/contact-us/ Let us know what you think by sending us a note at podcast@naavik.co . Watch our episodes: YouTube Channel For more episodes and details: Podcast Website Free newsletter: Naavik Digest Follow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Website Sound design by Gavin Mc Cabe .

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