The Hunt for hybrid casual, Captain Hook of Creatives, Google Apocalypse (#92)
two & a half gamers
The Hunt for the Biggest Hybrid Casual Game
This chapter of the podcast episode discusses the hunt for the biggest hybrid casual game. It mentions specific game studios and their revenue from hybrid casual games. The hosts also compare the top winners and the outlier survivor IO game.
This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #92. 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 Youtube: https://youtu.be/wgTV8NEkyrQ Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-235cralar-rzJNo5gNa~yrYrrun7PDjQ
Agenda
00:00 Epic Intro and Subscriber Growth
03:44 Technical shenanigans
04:36 The Hunt for Hybrid Casual Games
13:20 Tower defense game from SayGames
19:02 The Google Ad Monetization Revolution
28:15 Announcement of Captain Hook Awards
30:40 Review of Monopoly Go Creative
31:28 Review of Hero Wars Creative
35:16 Review of Age of Apes Creative
36:30 Good hook can dramatically decrease your CPIs
37:18 My Perfect Hotel No wifi hook
38:29 Review of Candy Crush Creative
39:59 Review of Kingdom Guard Creative
42:32 Review of Whiteout Survival Creative
48:12 Discussion of the Best Hooks
50:51 Discussion of Weird and Sexist Creatives
52:58 PGC London Talks
53:15 PGC Takeover and Party
53:42 Partnership with Games Forum
54:00 New Year Greetings --------------------------------------- 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/ --------------------------------------- Takeaways
We have experienced significant growth in their subscriber base.
The hunt for hybrid casual games is a major trend in the industry, with companies like Habby, Voodoo, and Crazy Labs leading the way.
Google's recent changes in ad monetization have had a significant impact on publishers, particularly the end of a popular ad monetization hack.
The revenue profiles of different game studios vary, with some experiencing growth and others facing challenges. Hooks play a crucial role in driving user acquisition and can significantly reduce CPIs.
The best hooks are those that are unique, attention-grabbing, and seamlessly connected to the gameplay.
Creatives that use real-life footage or well-known celebrities can be highly effective in capturing users' attention.
Weird and sexist creatives should be avoided as they can negatively impact the brand image and user perception.
Matej will be speaking at PGC London and invite listeners to attend their talks.
There will be a party organized by 2.5gamers during PGC London.
The podcast has partnered with Games Forum and will have a live session at the conference.
We wish you a happy New Year.
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