From July to August of 2026, Ethan worked with the fine people of ROC Investments LLC. The group had previously invested in the advertising group AdGrid and the dispensary Travel Agency. Looking to get into the world of gaming, they enlisted Ethan's help to find an entry point that was both profitable and easy to access. With the proposal of a mobile puzzle game with unique unlock mechanics and gimmicks via GPS, the group now looks to invest proper.
Ethan looked into a variety of subjects to both learn about the current state of the video game industry, as well to see if there were any rising trends to hop onto. This included discovering profitable video game genres, platforms, and entry points.
Ethan condensed the information into a orderly slideshow, utilizing effective imagery and simple descriptors to make information digestible.
Showing the proper information to ROC Investments, Ethan received proper feedback and suggestions to steer the company's investments in the right direction.
With research compiled, Ethan proposed two ideas. One, to invest in the preexisting game GUBBINS, a mobile puzzle game with a creature collection gimmick. The other was the invest in a team based on ride services and unlocking puzzles to play on the go.