Description
Bobby Kotick is back in games, with a seat on Skydance's board and WB Games now under its roof. There are huge franchises on the table, but years of failed projects and studio closures behind them. Will gaming finally get the backing it needs, or be first in line for cuts when the merger gets expensive?
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00:00 Bobby Kotick Is Back
01:08 Bobby Kotick's Reputation
02:58 Skydance Media
05:20 Tony & Bobby
08:29 Predicting The Future
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