This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously.
Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠
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Agenda00:00 Epic Intro03:39 Game Mechanics and Innovations05:40 Monetization Strategies in Gaming09:12 The Solitaire Trend in Mobile Games11:51 VUGA's New Direction with Solitaire15:39 Happy Bada Go: A New Hit Game18:07 Comparing Game Mechanics and Player Engagement20:05 Innovative Game Concepts and Mechanics23:31 Marketing Strategies in Gaming25:40 Trends in Game Development28:05 Creative Iterations in Game Design31:25 High Production Values in Mobile Gaming34:24 The Importance of User Feedback
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Matej Lancaric
User Acquisition & Creatives Consultant
⁠https://lancaric.me
Felix Braberg
Ad monetization consultant
⁠https://www.felixbraberg.com
Jakub Remiar
Game design consultant
⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakubremiar
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TakeawaysThe hosts introduce themselves and set the stage for discussing new games.They explore the mechanics and gameplay of various soft-launched games.Monetization strategies are a key focus in the conversation.The rise of solitaire games is noted as a significant trend.Wooga's new solitaire game is discussed in terms of its market potential.Archero 2 is highlighted as a highly anticipated sequel.Capybara Go is presented as a very promising new title.The hosts compare different game mechanics and their impact on player engagement.The conversation emphasizes the importance of innovation in game design.They conclude with plans to review games post-global launch. Capybara is the new iteration of the Harvey pipeline.Superhero League features clever puzzle-based minigames.Simulation games are evolving with new concepts.Idle games are on the rise in mobile gaming.Creative iterations are essential for game design.4x games are becoming increasingly popular.High production values enhance user experience.
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