Is Gaming in an AI Bubble? What the Deal Data Says

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Sep 15, 202645:28Business

Gaming financing hit a 12-month high in Q2 2026, with over $2.5B raised across fewer than 100 rounds. In this episode, recorded in person at Gamescom, Kalie Moore sits down with Michael Metzger, Managing Partner at Drake...

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