Deconstructor of Fun TWiG #291 Valve Salaries, Leaked MiHoYo Strategy, and Failing Disney IPs!
Jul 18, 2024
Topics include Valve salaries, MiHoYo strategy, Disney IPs failing on mobile, and the challenges faced by Disney brands. Also discussed are new in-game features driving revenue, a leak related to Valve, and the success and growth strategy of Valve. The episode explores the rising popularity of free-to-play games, challenges in monetization, and company strategies in the gaming market.
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Jen's Royal Match Streak Journey
- Jen reached level 8,900 in Royal Match and spent hundreds of dollars maintaining a streak mechanic to boost progress.
- She considers herself a whale who pays for convenience and finds the streak feature highly addictive and monetizable.
Magic Disco Ball Boosts Revenue
- The magic disco ball streak feature significantly boosts revenue in casual puzzle games by enhancing power and linking to leaderboards.
- This mechanic has become a standard, with companies copying and slightly modifying it to increase player engagement.
Youth Drive Gaming Growth
- Gen Alpha and Gen Z now spend more time playing games than any other media, driving future gaming industry growth.
- Despite forecasts, metaverse hype is misleading; mobile resurgence and subscriptions matter more for growth.