Beste Studio Helsinki Podcasts (2024)

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How One Studio Stays Succesful When Shift Happens 46:31

4d ago46:31

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Resilience, grit, and a gut feeling about good talent separate average studios from great ones and determine which can stand the test of time. Few people hit the mark on all three, like Iron Fox Games Founder and CEO Ryan Filsinger. With a legacy of iconic IPs, including The Simpsons, Star Wars, and Marvel, Ryan’s insights stem from 17 years of ind…

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Week in Mobile Games E34 - Subscription without upsell is death! And IDFA changes are good now? 1:01:38

5d ago1:01:38

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PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple and Fundamentally Games CEO Oscar Clark discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. On this week's episode we discuss the closure of Netflix's triple-A studio Team Blue, new developer Antihero's comments that Apple's IDFA changes were good for the industry, and the rise of India's …

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Exploring Alternatives: Mobile Gaming’s Megatrend for 2025 20:53

10d ago20:53

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Alternative distribution channels and app stores are exploding onto the scene and are positioned to be the key growth drivers for mobile gaming in 2025. They offer new revenue streams—and they reshape how developers engage their audiences, optimize their growth strategies, and build trust in a more open ecosystem. Significantly, players also have a…

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Week in Mobile Games E33 - Destiny: Rising heads to mobile and Unity's charm offensive 41:38

12d ago41:38

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Craig Chapple and Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. On this week's episode the team discusses the launch of Unity 6, executive departures at Stillfront and Supercell, and the news that Destiny: Rising is heading to mobile. ** Let's Connect ** 👉🏻 Twitter - https://twitter.com/…

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How to Reinvent Yourself During an Industry Downturn 49:03

18d ago49:03

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As our host Brian Baglow always says, “If there’s one constant in the games’ industry, it’s change.” In this episode, we switch gears from talking about how to make winning titles to discussing a winning strategy that will allow you to ride the waves of change—not be crushed by them. Faith Price, Director of Growth Marketing at DoubleDown Interacti…

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Week in Mobile Games E32 - Google Play's Judgement Day 58:23

21d ago58:23

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Craig Chapple, Paige Cook and Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. On this week's episode the team breaks down the recent ruling in the Epic vs Google case that will force Google Play to open up its store. We also speculate wildly on the options open to Scopely for its 'megadeal…

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Week in Mobile Games E31 - The Top 50 Mobile Game Makers 2024 revealed! Plus takeaways from PGC Helsinki 47:16

28d ago47:16

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Craig Chapple, Paige Cook and Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. On this week's episode the team discuss the Top 50 Mobile Game Makers 2024 list and what it tells us about industry trends, takeaways from Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki and Finnish Games Week, Epic's new fees fo…

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Week in Mobile Games E30 - Ubisoft's woes and Genshin Impact hits $6bn in four years(!) 35:15

1M ago35:15

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Craig Chapple and Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. On this week's episode the team discusses Ubisoft's big Assassin's Creed Shadows delay, strike action and other problems. We also analyse the enormous success of Genshin Impact, which has hit $6.3 billion in four years. ** L…

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Turning Metrics Into Mobile Wins with Safia Dawood 42:59

1M ago42:59

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Data is the lifeblood of any business, but marketers build companies to last when they go beyond the numbers to pinpoint the underlying factors contributing to revenue changes and transaction values. Safia Dawood, Senior Data Scientist at Moloco, joins our hosts Peggy Anne Salz and Brian Baglow to show how marketers can leverage a data-driven appro…

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Week in Mobile Games E29 - Playtika acquires SuperPlay, and the secret multi-billion dollar games platform WeChat Minigames 59:44

1M ago59:44

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Craig Chapple, Paige Cook, Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. On this week's episode the team discusses Playtika's $1.95bn acquisition of SuperPlay, dive into WeChat Minigames - the multi-billion dollar games platform you know nothing about, and analyse why games companies are…

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Unicorns, Camels, and Hogs: How Smart Ad Monetisation Saves Your App from Getting Eaten Alive 49:19

2M ago49:19

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In today's app market, success is no accident—it's a strategy. Whether your app becomes a unicorn (a rare, standout success), a camel (steady and sustainable), or a hog (a resource-draining misstep) depends on the decisions you make now. In this episode, Patrick McSteen, App & Game Monetisation Expert with Logan Square Consulting, joins hosts Peggy…

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Week in Mobile Games E28 - The Unity Runtime Fee is dead! 1:00:25

2M ago1:00:25

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Craig Chapple, Paige Cook, Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. We're also joined by special guest, Fundamentally Games CEO Oscar Clark! We delve into the big breaking news of the week - Unity's decision to cancel the Runtime Fee, one year after it was first announced. Our hot t…

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Google Lead Shines A Light On The Top Trends In Gaming Today 41:04

2M ago41:04

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Making business decisions blindly will bankrupt you and your game. But with the right data, you’re never in the dark. This week, we hand the flashlight to CEE Mobile Gaming and Apps Lead at Google, Mariusz Gąsiewski. Nicknamed “The Insights Guy,” he turns numbers into narratives that guide game devs through the emerging trends they can’t afford to …

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TapNation’s Secrets to 1 Billion Downloads in Under 5 Years 45:29

2M ago45:29

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Traditionally, studios faced a tough choice: either crank out hypercasual games at speed or concentrate on crafting deeper player engagement with fewer releases. TapNation breaks this mould—and brilliantly—mastering both approaches to top 1 billion downloads just four years after its founding. On this week’s episode of the PocketGamer.biz Podcast, …

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Week in Mobile Games E27 - Savvy's big MENA investment push and Finnish dev Lightneer closes 44:30

2M ago44:30

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Craig Chapple, Daniel Griffiths, and Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. We delve into Savvy Games Group's big MENA investments and partnerships, the closure of Finnish developer Lightneer, and how Pokémon Masters EX has quietly generated $335m+ in gross revenue. Craig also tal…

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Kelly Kang’s Secret Sauce To Monetise Your Game Like A Boss 45:48

2M ago45:48

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Pixel United, known for its portfolio of popular F2P titles and millions of active players, has nailed the art of squeezing revenue from ads without squeezing the fun out of a game. On this week’s episode of the PocketGamer.biz Podcast, Kelly Kang, Senior Director of Ad Monetisation & Partnerships at Pixel United, joins host Peggy Anne Salz to shar…

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Week in Mobile Games E26 - The Big Stories and Trends from Gamescom 2024 56:20

2M ago56:20

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Craig Chapple, Daniel Griffiths, and Paige Cook from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. We provide a breakdown of the key stories and trends from Devcom and Gamescom 2024. Meanwhile, we discuss Apple's latest changes following regulatory pressure, peek into the data that shows Squad Busters is…

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Week in Mobile Games E25 - The Gamescom 2024 Survival Guide 51:42

3M ago51:42

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Craig Chapple, Daniel Griffiths and Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. We offer tips on surviving Gamescom, discuss a drive for games industry sustainability efforts, delve into why Xsolla is sponsoring English League One football team Stevenage FC, and Apple aficionado Daniel…

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Taking Snake.io to the next level and building multimedia brands with Kooapps CEO CK Wang 46:28

3M ago46:28

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Kooapps is no stranger to building big brands and successful games. Its portfolio, which includes Snake.io, Piano Tiles, Pictoword and Stacky Bird, has garnered more than 450 million downloads to date.On this week’s episode of the PocketGamer.biz Podcast, Kooapps CEO CK Wang joins host Peggy Anne Salz to discuss his journey from Microsoft to co-fou…

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Week in Mobile Games E24 - The mobile games market grows again, and Turkey bans Roblox 1:00:33

3M ago1:00:33

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Craig Chapple, Daniel Griffiths, Paige Cook and Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. We analyse the mobile games market's return to growth, discuss Nazara's $100m war chest, and talk about Turkey's big Roblox ban. Daniel also gets mad about Beetlejuice. ** Let's Connect ** 👉🏻 Tw…

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Rise and Play’s Sophie Vo On The Skill You Can’t Overlook When Scaling Your Studio 43:05

3M ago43:05

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A seasoned games professional with over 15 years of experience at top-grossing studios, including Rovio, Voodoo, and PlayStation, Sophie Vo knows the drill and how to drive success. But she also learned first-hand that companies can only go from good to great when they have exceptional and empathetic people at the helm. That's why she founded Rise …

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Week in Mobile Games E23 - The future of mobile market intelligence, and game performers strike against AI 1:06:42

3M ago1:06:42

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Craig Chapple, Daniel Griffiths and Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. We delve into AppMagic's $3m raise and the future of market intelligence, discuss the big SAG-AFTRA games strike against AI, and the team gets very British about the weather. ** Let's Connect ** 👉🏻 Twitter …

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How AppHarbr Puts A Stop To Bad Ads Before Your Users See Them 44:45

3M ago44:45

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Deceptive and disturbing ads are gutting your game. Recent reports found that nearly 60% of mobile gamers have encountered creatives that blatantly misrepresent gameplay and more than half of all games are uninstalled within 30 days. Simply put, bad ads are bad for business. Alex Yerukhimovich, Head of AppHarbr, likens locating and blocking these c…

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Week in Mobile Games E22 - How Lilith Games builds billion-dollar mobile hits 46:07

3M ago46:07

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Craig Chapple, Paige Cook and Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. We delve into how Lilith Games builds billion-dollar mobile games, discuss the Humble Games layoffs and the confusing messaging about its restructure/closure, and Craig gets angry about the definition of download…

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Week in Mobile Games E21 - The future of B2B games media 51:10

3M ago51:10

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Craig Chapple, Paige Cook and Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. We cover the news that Monopoly GO! is now its own board game... plus discuss the future of B2B games media and the closure of Axis Studios - the team behind that famous Dead Island trailer. ** Let's Connect ** 👉…

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AdQuantum’s Sergey Sukhov On Strengthening Ad Network Bonds for Better Performance 35:14

4M ago35:14

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For smaller studios, building long-term relationships with ad networks is crucial. This means asking the right questions, leveraging the right data, and utilising all available resources effectively. Sergey Sukhov, Chief Business Development Officer at AdQuantum—a performance marketing agency that offers unique support to smaller game studios on to…

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Week in Mobile Games E20 - How to survive to 2025 1:00:02

4M ago1:00:02

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Craig Chapple, Daniel Griffiths and Paige Cook from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. We cover the big takeaways from the Develop: Brighton conference with advice on how studios can survive to 2025, and ask whether web3 gaming is still all talk. ** Let's Connect ** 👉🏻 Twitter - https://twitte…

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Inside Nostra's Game-Changing Lock Screen Experiences 40:14

4M ago40:14

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Whether it’s webshops, alternative app stores or multiplatform, the race to find more ways to get your game in front of more users is real—and so is the competitive edge you achieve if the channels you choose put the player experience first. In this episode, we zoom in on InMobi Group’s Nostra, a platform revolutionising game publishing and develop…

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Week in Mobile Games E19 - Is Squad Busters a success or failure? 1:06:51

4M ago1:06:51

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Craig Chapple, Daniel Griffiths, Paige Cook and Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. We cover Squad Busters' first month revenue data and ask whether it's a success or failure, review June 2024's top games and publishers, and get industry opinion on those sexist ads. ** Let's Co…

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Tilting Point’s Enric Pedró On Leveraging IP On A Shoestring Budget 48:28

4M ago48:28

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Monster IP may require a monster budget, but smaller studios can still tap into cultural trends to perform well in the app stores—provided they know the right questions to ask and licensors to pitch. Enric Pedró, SVP of Marketing at Tilting Point, gives us all the answers about IP ahead of his studio's upcoming release, Godzilla vs. Kong: Titan Cha…

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Week in Mobile Games E18 - The EU's App Store crackdown and Square Enix's buzzword bingo 41:44

4M ago41:44

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Craig Chapple, Paige Cook and Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week.We cover the news that Apple faces huge fines in the European Union for its App Store practices, Supercell's latest game Project R.I.S.E, and Square Enix's backtracking on its AI investments. ** Let's Connect ** 👉…

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Metaplay’s Teemu Haila On Scaling And Saving Smaller Studios $1 Million/Year With One SDK 45:50

4M ago45:50

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It used to be that big wins demanded deep pockets. Now, achieving success on a shoestring budget isn’t the exception but the rule. It all comes down to one question: how much are you spending on your backend? This week’s guest estimates that studios spend an average of $21 million and three years developing their own backend. With Metaplay, you can…

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Week in Mobile Games E17 - The history and future of the mobile games industry 55:58

4M ago55:58

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Craig Chapple, Daniel Griffiths and Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week.We cover the news that the EU could be set to fine Apple for infringing Digital Markets Act regulations, and delve into the history of the mobile games industry and where things are are heading. ** Let's Con…

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Estela Dos Santos Rocha And Aman Sareen On Savvy Strategies For Leaner Teams 28:41

5M ago28:41

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A leaner team paves the way for a smarter UA strategy—a must-have for studios with a broad portfolio like Gazeus Games. Estela Dos Santos Rocha, Marketing Coordinator at Gazeus, tips her hand to share the savvier steps any marketer can take to make the most out of their tight-knit team, from attracting the awareness of attention whales to playing t…

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Week in Mobile Games E16 - Stop sexist UA ads, iPhone gets ChatGPT, and is Netflix's games division falling off the rails? 59:23

5M ago59:23

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Craig Chapple, Daniel Griffiths and Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week.We cover the news that Mike Verdu is no longer leading Netflix's games business, a campaign to stop sexist ads in user acquisition, and Apple's big WWDC announcements. ** Let's Connect ** 👉🏻 Twitter - https:…

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AppLovin’s Daniel Tchernahovsky On The Hot Gaming Trends Worth Tracking 45:10

5M ago45:10

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Hybrid monetisation is in, and relying solely on either in-app purchases or ad-driven revenue to power profitability is out. There’s no question that modern monetisation is merging and morphing, so we called in a professional to help us navigate the trends we need to be watching through the rest of the year. Daniel Tchnernahovsky, VP of Global Busi…

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Week in Mobile Games E15 - Star Wars: Hunters finally launches, the West's MOBA problem, and Xbox handheld rumours 55:47

5M ago55:47

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Craig Chapple, Daniel Griffiths, Paige Cook and Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week.We cover the big Star Wars: Hunters launch from Zynga and provide some of the inside scoop on its development, why mobile MOBAs fail in the West, and discuss those Xbox handheld rumours. ** Let's…

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Week in Mobile Games E14 - Supercell's Squad Busters goes global and why Steam does discoverability better than Apple and Google 39:55

5M ago39:55

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Brian Baglow, Craig Chapple, Daniel Griffiths and Paige Cook from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week.We cover Supercell's big Squad Busters launch, compare Steam's user-first approach to discoverability that's at odds with Apple and Google's strategies, and discuss whether YouTube Playables wil…

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ustwo games’ María Sayans On The Sustainable Strategy Behind The Monumental Game: Monument Valley 46:05

5M ago46:05

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A hit game can harbour hope for an up-and-coming games company. But living up to the game's name and weathering the changing tides of player needs, industry upheavals, and privacy concerns can test the limits of any studio. In this episode, María Sayans, CEO of ustwo games peels back the layers of ustwo’s monumental success, Monument Valley—now cel…

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Week in Mobile Games E13 - ByteDance's $4bn Moonton plans, tips for working with the games media, and what devs think of Unity's runtime fee 45:30

5M ago45:30

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Brian Baglow, Daniel Griffiths and Paige Cook from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week.We cover ByteDance's latest plans for its $4 billion acquisition of Mobile Legends developer Moonton, remote work and leadership skills challenges, UGC investment opportunities, and ask if Unity developers rea…

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Multiscription's Teis Anker Mikkelsen On Scaling Subscription Models Across Gaming Platforms 45:57

6M ago45:57

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2024 is turning out to be the year of alternatives. We have the rise of alternative app stores, alternative ads, and a sharp focus on alternative monetization models to maximise revenue potential for gaming studios. Some are mashing up advertising and in-app purchases, while others are tapping strong IP to monetise players' eyeballs. This week, we’…

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Week in Mobile Games E12 - Xbox's mobile games store and Unity vs. AppLovin 50:17

6M ago50:17

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Brian Baglow, Craig Chapple, Daniel Griffiths and Paige Cook from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. We cover the Xbox mobile games store and whether it's doomed to fail, the AppLovin and Unity financials nearly two years after the acquisition drama, and analyse a survey that claims Gen Z love…

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Week in Views E11 - Xbox in turmoil, Krafton champions AI development, and Apple's iPad problem 1:03:14

6M ago1:03:14

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Brian Baglow, Craig Chapple, Daniel Griffiths and Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. We cover the news that Xbox has closed Bethesda studios including Arkane Austin, Alpha Dog Games and Tango Gameworks, and discuss Microsoft's troubled games business and Game Pass strategy. We…

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Tripledot Studios' Akin Babayigit On Understanding The Business Behind Great Games 45:11

6M ago45:11

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Great games start with a great understanding of gaps in the industry and the factors that play a pivotal role in predicting profitability. This week, we welcome a guest with a keen eye for both and a sixth sense for high-potential startups. Akin Babayigit, Co-Founder and President of Tripledot Studios joins our hosts, Peggy Anne Salz and Brian Bagl…

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Week in Views E10 - Brawl Stars smashes 2023 revenue, Square Enix’s extraordinary losses, and Erling Haaland signs for Clash of Clans 55:45

6M ago55:45

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Brian Baglow, Daniel Griffiths, Paige Cook and Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. We cover the news that Supercell's Brawl Stars has already smashes its 2023 revenue total so far this year, Square Enix's warning to investors of "extraordinary losses", and Erling Haaland's intr…

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Sandsoft's Miikka Lindgren On Massive Opportinities In The MENA Game Market 36:02

6M ago36:02

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MENA is a fast-growing gaming territory with high-paying and highly engaged players, but what will it take for the region to gain recognition on the global stage? Our host, Peggy Anne Salz, sits down with a Saudi studio for an insider look into the local opportunities and challenges. Miikka Lindgren, VP of Publishing at Sandsoft—a studio making wav…

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Week in Views E09 - Supercell's Squad Busters goes global, Embracer Group splits, and Apple's Vision Pro flops 1:11:46

6M ago1:11:46

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Craig Chapple, Daniel Griffiths and Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. We cover the news that Supercell is launching Squad Busters globally on May 29th, Embracer Group's break-up into three new public companies, the TikTok ban, and why Apple's Vision Pro isn't selling any head…

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GameFounder’s Kadri Harma On Unlocking The MENA Game Market 24:02

6M ago24:02

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MENA is a region ripe with opportunities for game industry professionals. Our host, Peggy Anne Salz, sits down with an expert on the area and headline speaker at the GameExpo Summit powered by PG Connects, Kadri Harma. Co-Founder of the investment fund and mentoring program, GameFounders, and Venture Partner at Sisu Game Ventures, Kadri brings her …

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Week in Views E08 - The UK games industry's skills crisis, Fallout's TV success, and Epic's endless court battles 1:15:35

7M ago1:15:35

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Brian Baglow, Paige Cook, Craig Chapple and Daniel Griffiths from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the in our new 'Week in Views' series. We cover a new report that delves into the UK games industry's skills crisis, the Fallout TV show's success, App Store emulators, and Epic's endless court battles with A…

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DoubleDown Interactive’s Faith Price On Lifecycle Marketing Tips To Extend Your App’s Lifespan 17:23

7M ago17:23

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Acquiring valuable users is only half the battle. To truly power profitable growth, studios must focus on the smart strategies that retain their users for years rather than days. Faith Price, pioneers this approach in gaming as the Director of Growth Marketing at DoubleDown Interactive, a leading social casino and mobile games studio. She joins hos…

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