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Episode 205: Time for Playtime

Mar 26, 2024
Aurash Mahbod from the Play Games team at Google discusses trends in mobile games, challenges for Android game developers, mobile gaming vs console, transitioning games between devices, reducing backend costs, and loyalty content. The conversation also touches on the Play Console's role in optimizing engagement, game developer tools, and cloud saves.
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Quick takeaways

  • Google Play supports game developers throughout development lifecycle, offering tools for pre-launch, launch, and post-launch stages.
  • Google Play is addressing challenges in content discovery for developers by providing tools to target the right audience effectively.

Deep dives

Play Games Lifecycle and Value for Developers

Google Play is focusing on providing value to developers across the entire lifecycle of game development, from concepting games to running them as live services. By understanding and mapping developers' needs at each stage like pre-launch, launch, and post-launch, Google Play aims to offer tools and support to enhance developers' experiences and engage users effectively.

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