Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 2, 2022

Google and DoF brought together the most influential gaming investors, companies, and talents in Istanbul! Gaming expert speakers talked about the hottest topics in the gaming industry from 2022 predictions to rising game categories, from blockchain & NFT gaming to launch strategies.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The Deconstructor of Fun x Google Istanbul conference is coming up on March 9th, 2023! Shorts are analyses and opinion pieces originally published as a part of our weekly newsletter. If you’re not one of the 11,000 subscribers of our newsletter, tap here! Missed a previous newsletter? You can find them all here. ? Signups are live now.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The Deconstructor of Fun x Google Istanbul conference is coming up on March 9th, 2023! EA announced that it was canceling Apex Legends Mobile and Battlefield Mobile. We analyze the real reasons behind all that was publicly said. ? SAVE THE DATE! You’ll be notified about signups this week!

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Being located in Istanbul just like the original developer of Zen Match , Spyke Games must have been inspired by their success story. And pivot that they did. We talked about the emerging Tile Match subgenre in a previous article and also deconstructed its first success story with Zen Match in another.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

At the Istanbul Gaming Summit, 23 Google’s Alpagut Cilingir presented, among others, the portion of ad revenue per genre. Watch the full presentation and mark your calendar for the 7th of March for the Think Games Istanbul event that will also be streamed.

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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 4, 2023

and presented by both Eric Kress and Google’s Alpagut Clingir during the Istanbul Gaming Summit. Yes there’s a pandemic comparison and the global economic downturn, but there is a clear line that can be drawn directly to IDFA deprecation, as shown by this chart from DoF’s Eric Kress during a webinar with Data.ai year-over-year).

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 10, 2021

However, every acquisition usually provokes a few to leave and while Zynga may be backfilling roles in Turkey, the magic that made Peak great might instead be found in Istanbul's burgeoning game startup scene (Dream Games’ Royal Match is one to watch in 2021). As is the whole Istanbul gaming ecosystem. Future Prospects for Puzzle.

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Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

For Spyke Games, headquartered in Istanbul, this is simply the way they know how to operate. In a nutshell, it comes down to convenience and familiarity. Whatever the future holds, no one knows, but for now, this seems to work just fine. One distinctive feature of Spyke Games is their discerning approach to selecting team members.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 24, 2023

The Deconstructor of Fun x Google Istanbul conference is coming up on March 9th, 2023! Today, we dive into the critical components of game markets needed to make them fun, and applicable in web 3.0 and beyond. ? SAVE THE DATE! Signups liver January 25th! Listen to one of our podcasts from this week, we’ve got: ?

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Since the studio is based in Istanbul, Moon Active had to establish a presence there and ensure that the teams were integrated effectively. So, it's possible that they are still in the process of working out the details of this integration, both in terms of cultural alignment and operational aspects.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 14, 2020

Peak has lost some of its senior talent to the booming games scene in Istanbul Zynga has weak presence in the Puzzle genre Marketability will continue to be the name of the game in Match-3 games. Peak has been active with its stealth technology venture, which is clearly outside the focus area of highly competitive puzzle games.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The Deconstructor of Fun x Google Istanbul conference is coming up on March 9th, 2023! You can find them all here. ? Playtika recently made a bid for Angry Birds’ creator, Rovio. We dive into the details and why Rovio makes a great asset. ? See the full program and SIGNUP to attend on-site (or online). We have only limited seats left.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 21, 2023

TWiG #224 - Istanbul Recap / Silicon Valley Banking Meltdown / Do You Believe In Believer Using blockchain technology to provide creative services has always been justified by the “creator royalty” that is taken every time an NFT changes hands. Listen to one of our podcasts from this week, we’ve got: ? Written by Ahmetcan Demirel ?️

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