Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 31, 2023

Join one of the few powerful game companies taking over mobile. While the platforms’ value offering has significantly decreased game companies who account for 70% of app store revenues continue to pay the same percentage. A big win for companies like Xsolla. These companies aren't dead. Exit mobile. Discovery is dead.

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Game Refinery

JULY 27, 2022

Year after year, more and more game companies have started to participate in Pride celebrations. Wildlife Studios kicked the month off by announcing “ Faye ,” the first transgender character in Zooba: Zoo Battle Royale Games. It is nice to notice that some gaming companies like to give back as well.

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 9, 2023

a16z Games: Building the Future of Games a16z, a top venture capital firm, isn't about numbers on payroll, but rather about managing extensive assets and a diverse array of companies. They stand out by offering tailored support to companies spanning biotech, cryptocurrency, gaming, and more. Their mission?

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

He's also a mentor, advisor, and board member at numerous influential companies. Why Do Game Companies Venture Into M&A? Let's kick off our exploration by understanding why game companies dive into the realm of M&A. Game companies are inherently wired to push boundaries and keep evolving.

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Nvidia

JULY 13, 2022

The AMA series kicks off on July 28 at 10:00 AM, Pacific time. in computer science and has worked in academics, startup companies, and industry. The series will also provide guidance on integrating NVIDIA SDKs. He has written for GPU Zen 2 , Ray Tracing Gems , and recently served as the editor-in-chief of Ray Tracing Gems II.

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AWS Games

MARCH 27, 2024

The future of game development with Bungie Founder Alexander Seropian : Join Look North World Founder Alexander Seropian (also the original founder of Bungie) for a fireside chat offering a closer look at the game development company building new experiences in the Fortnite universe using the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN).

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The Bottom Feeder

JANUARY 18, 2023

Running a game company is already near financial suicide as it is. In the end, only one force can save you from having your Open Source License kicked out from under you. Hasbro is a big company with lots of lawyers, and anyone can sue anyone at any time for any reason. Trust takes a long time to build up and moments to destroy.

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Brand Game Development

AUGUST 5, 2019

As part of running that company, I’ve become very good at market research. The problem with making a game for $2,500 is that you don’t benefit from the economies of scale like the bigger companies do. That said, we’re kicking around the idea of doing another 48-hour design contest in late September.

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Deconstructor of Fun

AUGUST 29, 2021

Supercell’s approach to launching Everdale through a fake publisher name speaks volumes of how the company has evolved its publishing capabilities. This approach allows the company to test the game's appeal without the Supercell fan club rushing to download and play. No power check means that everyone on a Valley is a bootlicker.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

This is in line with the macroeconomic situation where companies that possess the pricing power are making consumers carry the cost of inflation. There is so much b t in this announcement that it is hard to know where to start”, is how Eric Kress kicked off his analysis, "First off, there is no freaking way these subscriptions are profitable.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The deal could kick off an escalation in bundling that causes major damage to the industry and consumers alike. While Microsoft has been in games for decades, it’s a conglomerate tech giant that ultimately cares about the valuation multiple of the overall company. What are the consequences if it continues to take market share?

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Keith Burgun

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

I was focused hard during this time on learning as much as I could about game design, focused on “efficiency” and elegance in design, which is what brought me to crunchy rulesets like those of designer Eurogames and the indie Rogue-likes-and-company world.

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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 29, 2024

History It all started as Cash King — a one-button Wheel of Fortune social casino game released in 2010 on Facebook, created by Israeli company Jelly Button (later acquired by Playtika and renamed Pirate Kings.) Then in 2016 another Israeli company, Moon Active, launched Coin Master on mobile featuring Pigs, Vikings, and Coins.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Apex was one of the largest games in the company’s steeply declining mobile portfolio. The franchises of both companies have had a steep fall along with the quick exodus of leaders. The company was in no position to cancel it based on this. read: EA’s acquisition of Glu does not seem to be going according to plan.

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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 4, 2023

Alex Shea , Head of Publishing at one of the world’s most notable companies in the space, Voodoo, recently proclaimed the death of the genre during a talk at Pocket Gamer Connects London. “If In fact, he claims Homa continues to grow as a company. And it’s only a matter of time before Apple poots the kibosh on fingerprinting.

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Brand Game Development

MAY 18, 2020

Kenny runs the Pangea Games social media as well as a company called Overboard Games , which makes board games in Tabletop Simulator for various different publishers. This kicked off the momentum and got tons of people to try the game and leave feedback. This week, though, I have something special in mind.

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Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

There aren’t many trillion dollar companies eager to fight for user privacy, after all. These days most mobile game projects don’t kick off with copious market research, compex financial models, and slick presentations. There are also many aspects of the decision that go far beyond the game industry.

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Platform holders have been gaining market power over the past decade, making them the largest game companies in the world in comparison to independent publishers. Now that Microsoft is the third-largest game company globally, all eyes are understandably on what’s next. I can’t think of a better champion than a woman of color.

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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 8, 2020

The most common metrics gaming companies focus on are Day-1, Day-7, and Day-30 retention rate. And thirdly, running live service tends to focus on short term wins with games looking to improve their KPIs weekly if not daily instead of waiting for an improvement to kick in the next quarter.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

This post is written by Sophie Vo who’s building a kick-ass game team at Voodoo Berlin. Looking closely at the most successful companies in the industry (i.e. It is essential that your team mission supports the company or founder’s mission. I am Sophie, a creative Game Lead working at Voodoo.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 27, 2022

We followed the Microsoft-Activision saga, watched Apple’s privacy changes rollout and read about blockchain gaming madness that saw self-proclaimed Web 3 companies pick up massive investments at nosebleed valuations. FTX on the other hand was lavishly funding blockchain gaming while holding assets for some of the companies.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 29, 2022

It boils down to a healthy LTV (player lifetime value) > CPI (cost per install) and campaigns that don’t run dry soon after they are kicked off.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Chris boasts an impressive gaming career that spans iconic companies like Skydance, Survios, DreamWorks, and includes a substantial 13-year stint at Activision. The discussion is kicked off by delving into the nitty-gritty of what might not be the flashiest but holds immense significance in today's gaming landscape—macroeconomic shifts.

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PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 15, 2023

I’ve been interviewing developers since 2013, talking to dozens of candidates at companies such as King, Foxglove and Yager, writing job specs for various roles, and providing hiring decisions. Was there a joint Kick-off session before feature development started? Why would you listen to me? How would you approach this?"

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Brand Game Development

MAY 7, 2018

They skew heavily toward the age group 18-29, which makes it a decidedly younger audience than the one courted by its parent company, Facebook. I’ve tried a few experiments with advertising on Instagram and I’ve yet to have a campaign I’m satisfied with compared to its parent company. Reasons to Use Instagram.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 28, 2023

Companies like Blizzard and Valve have been trying to make it happen for years and to some extent have already succeeded with products like the Wow Tokens or the Steam Workshop. Doing this without kicking off a “race to the bottom” positive feedback loop which takes asset prices close to zero is a non-trivial problem.

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Brand Game Development

APRIL 5, 2021

Why board game publishing companies do things that seem weird from the outside? Let’s kick this series off in style! Welcome to the inaugural post of Behind the Scenes: Lessons from a Kickstarter Board Game Publisher! What can we learn from board games that are already published? Need help on your board game?

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Deconstructor of Fun

JULY 30, 2020

So just to kick things off, Tim and by the way, thanks again for being here. But yet the talk about this thing is it’s not just the work of one company. It’s not just one company’s product or revenue stream. And companies will be able to form to create content that builds out this world. And just to get straight into it.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 23, 2023

But many companies would actually spend that amount if Second Dinner had published the game themselves. the TikTok company. Additionally, the game was published by Nuverse, a publisher owned by ByteDance (the company behind TikTok), which likely contributed to its virality and quick spread.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 14, 2020

Alrighty then, lets kick off the predictions with the Puzzle genre! With King and Jam City taking it easy, Ilyon had free reign to grow its signature game , which led to the company getting acquired by Miniclip. One could argue that the Turkish company is setting itself up for an acquisition. Puzzle Games Continued to Grow.

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Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

GoPractice is also highly recommended by some of the top mobile games companies, which is how I originally got connected with Oleg. By starting off with a theme test we were able to secure low CPIs before kicking off the development. Let us know if you’d like to be one of our pilot customers.

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Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

If Beatstar becomes a major hit, it will not only be great for Space Ape, but it will prove that Supercell can rub its magic to its portfolio companies as well. We don’t count Fastlane, since it was already in soft-launch when the two companies got hitched. Space Ape has been working with Supercell since 2017.

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Sky Betting and Gaming Technology

DECEMBER 19, 2019

A test can be kicked off from a variety of locations with a range of different browsers and test configurations. Tammy Everts talk entitled “The 7 habits of highly effective performance teams” shared tips and best practice gleaned from conversations with companies leading the way in web performance. Sitespeed.io

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 27, 2020

In many ways, Township has been the cornerstone for Playrix’s success as a title that allowed the company to build experience in live ops, analytics, and user acquisition. The company has also one of the largest audiences with over 40 millions daily active players (DAU). Playrix’ active portfolio.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

And we have 32 active companies such as Kwalee, Supercell, Voodoo, Bandai Namco, and Fun Plus. This is always a risky move for any company, but if it works it could work out really well! Deconstructor of Fun Talent Collective has over 132 total active candidates with 14 years of average time in the industry.

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Game Daily

OCTOBER 9, 2023

“At the same time, with the rise of the metaverse concept and the increase in player demand, major game development companies are also gradually deploying the play-to-earn NFT games field … the market size of play-to-earn NFT games will continue to expand during the forecast period.

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 17, 2022

History Most people in the western hemisphere may not be familiar with Call of Duty: Online (CoDO), a project kicked off in 2010 and announced in 2012 as a partnership between Activision and Tencent, with Activision in charge of development and Tencent as the Chinese publisher of record.

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