Episode 1375

Playstation's $3.2B Bungie acquisition, Metafy gaming tutoring, Shopify CEO joins Coinbase BOD E1375

Feb 2, 20221:01:13Watch on YouTube

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00:00 Jason & Molly tee up the topics, Sony's big acquisition, Metafy, Coinbase

02:36 Sony is acquiring Bungie for $3.6B & Bungie history

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11:58 Other big tech giants should look for M&A targets in gaming

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21:27 Current console pricing and Big Tech competition

29:38 Startup of the day - Metafy is company where pro gamers to do 1-on-1 teaching online for hourly rates

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33:39 Breaking down Metafy's raise and investment terms

42:11 Jason explains how Blayze is another example of pro-coaching for athletic training

48:33 Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke joining Coinbase’s board

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