Google Play's openness provides publishers a three-year opportunity to transform the mobile gaming landscape | Microcast

The GamesIndustry.biz Microcast is now accessible for download, giving listeners a brief exploration of last week's major events.

In collaboration with MobileGamer.biz's Neil Long, we examine a recent US court decision allowing competing app stores on Google Play. We assess what this change could mean for tech giants such as Google, game creators, and significant players like Epic Games and Xbox, who have a three-year window to alter the mobile landscape dominated by two main platform providers.

Additionally, the headlines include analysis of a report on Roblox accused of manipulating metrics, the new role of Konami as FIFA's esports partner, and the unveiling of several new game studios. In our segment 'What Do The Numbers Mean?', Chris delves into the sustained relevance of physical game releases amid growing digital consumption.

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Editing for the episode was handled by Alix Attenborough.