Kaare Eriksen
@kaareriksen.bsky.social
Media analyst covering the intersection of gaming & Hollywood for Luminate Intelligence (formerly VIP+) and Variety
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We did it for you Dick Cheney
November 5, 2025 at 2:32 AM
We did it for you Dick Cheney
Nathan Drake is real
Louvre shuts down after thieves steal historical jewels on.ft.com/3KYpn5s
Louvre shuts down after thieves steal historical jewels
Paris museum closed for the day after successful heist of Apollon Gallery, which houses royal collection
on.ft.com
October 19, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Nathan Drake is real
Broke this ahead of Weapons hitting theaters Friday variety.com/2025/gaming/...
‘Weapons’ Horror Film Launches Fortnite Tie-In Event From Warner Bros. After ‘Sinners’ Success (EXCLUSIVE)
Warner Bros. is partnering with Sawhorse to bring Zach Cregger’s new horror film “Weapons” to four modes in Fortnite ahead of its Aug. 8 release.
variety.com
August 6, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Broke this ahead of Weapons hitting theaters Friday variety.com/2025/gaming/...
Here's my analysis after a weekend spent at Summer Game Fest's presentations and demos. variety.com/vip/marvel-0...
Marvel, ‘007’ Stand Out at Summer Game Fest as Others Double Down on Gaming IP
Several games such as “Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls” and “007 First Light” repped a host of licensed IP at the 2025 livestreams.
variety.com
June 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Here's my analysis after a weekend spent at Summer Game Fest's presentations and demos. variety.com/vip/marvel-0...
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Dipped out of some video game meetings to see some history at City Hall in Los Angeles, at the anti-ICE protests
Hundreds gathered right now, more streaming in. Helicopter overhead.
Entirely peaceful
Hundreds gathered right now, more streaming in. Helicopter overhead.
Entirely peaceful
June 8, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Dipped out of some video game meetings to see some history at City Hall in Los Angeles, at the anti-ICE protests
Hundreds gathered right now, more streaming in. Helicopter overhead.
Entirely peaceful
Hundreds gathered right now, more streaming in. Helicopter overhead.
Entirely peaceful
can’t stop thinking about this LinkedIn post
May 26, 2025 at 6:22 AM
can’t stop thinking about this LinkedIn post
David Zaslav assuming maniacal control of neverending Final Destination sequels is a pretty funny bingo square
May 17, 2025 at 5:26 AM
David Zaslav assuming maniacal control of neverending Final Destination sequels is a pretty funny bingo square
Talked to Danny Brown about gaming variety.com/2025/music/n...
Danny Brown on ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater,’ ‘GTA 6’ and Music’s Moment in Gaming
Rapper Danny Brown performed at THPS Fest to promote Activision’s “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4” remake and gave a small update on his new album.
variety.com
May 12, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Talked to Danny Brown about gaming variety.com/2025/music/n...
March 30, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Ubisoft wants to oversee its own IP proliferation in the transmedia space, making it all the more important to protect top assets like Assassin's Creed. I expanded on several companies playing a big role in gaming and transmedia, including folks I spoke with during and after GDC.
New Ubisoft Subsidiary for ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Underscores Need for IP Preservation in Transmedia Era
“Assassin’s Creed,” “Far Cry” and “Rainbow Six Siege” will lead IP portfolio for new Ubisoft company amid market rush for multimedia licenses
variety.com
March 28, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Ubisoft wants to oversee its own IP proliferation in the transmedia space, making it all the more important to protect top assets like Assassin's Creed. I expanded on several companies playing a big role in gaming and transmedia, including folks I spoke with during and after GDC.
I came away from GDC last week with the sense that AI is on everyone's mind, regardless of its relevance to their work in games. Here is my VIP+ analysis on those conversations, featuring the perspectives of people from Savvy Games Group, Scopely, Roblox, IO Interactive, Sweet Baby & more.
At GDC, Industry Voices Want AI to Stay Practical
In a dozen interviews, folks from Scopely, IO Interactive, Sweet Baby Inc. and more chimed in on AI’s presence in gaming
variety.com
March 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I came away from GDC last week with the sense that AI is on everyone's mind, regardless of its relevance to their work in games. Here is my VIP+ analysis on those conversations, featuring the perspectives of people from Savvy Games Group, Scopely, Roblox, IO Interactive, Sweet Baby & more.
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Hmm I haven't tried ChatGPT in a while — time to give it a spin and see why it's worth $157 billion
January 27, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Hmm I haven't tried ChatGPT in a while — time to give it a spin and see why it's worth $157 billion
thinking about Obama watching the party bathroom scene in Worst Person, one leg crossed over the other, hand stroking chin, just taking it in
September 1, 2023 at 10:07 AM
thinking about Obama watching the party bathroom scene in Worst Person, one leg crossed over the other, hand stroking chin, just taking it in