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Ever fancied yourself becoming a VP of a large publisher managing multiple cross-platform teams across several countries?
Tune in to the episode and figure out if this is a job for you! Dimo Dimov, Vice President of Live Games at Gameloft, shares his 17-year impressive career journey at Gameloft, from QA to VP.
He dives into Gameloft's international growth, his daily responsibilities managing live services for heavy-hitting cross-platform titles like Disney Speedstorm and Asphalt 9, and the shifts in LiveOps over the years.
Dimo also discusses the integration of marketing with game teams, forecasting, handling crises, and the future of live services with a focus on cross-platform challenges and AI advancements.
Tune in for insightful industry perspectives and lessons from a seasoned professional in game development and operations.
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
03:00 Dimo's Career Journey
05:33 Life as VP of Live Games at Gameloft
07:34 Managing Multiple Teams and Projects
09:42 Empowering Teams and Strategic Planning
15:18 The Evolution of LiveOps at Gameloft
27:39 Marketing and Community Engagement
36:00 Balancing Personal Preferences in Game Development
37:37 Challenges of Managing Live Operations
38:25 Structuring Content and Pipelines
40:37 Team Dynamics and Reporting Structures
50:37 Leveraging AI and Tools in Game Development
56:51 Future Trends in Live Services
01:03:34 Key Learnings and Advice for Game Developers
01:09:48 Exciting Upcoming Projects at Gameloft
