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Tripledot Studios' Akin Babayigit On Understanding The Business Behind Great Games
May 9, 2024
Akin Babayigit, Co-founder and President of Tripledot Studios, shares his insightful journey from Turkey to success in mobile gaming. He discusses how recognizing market gaps can predict a game’s profitability. Akin delves into the importance of data in decision-making, especially about player retention and assessing game potential. He also highlights Turkey's emergence as a mobile gaming hub and the unique challenges and opportunities presented by new performance marketing strategies. Tune in for a blend of passion and metrics in game development!
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- Akin Babayigit emphasizes the importance of execution and data-driven management over pure creativity in achieving gaming success.
- The evolving gaming market in Turkey shows a unique mix of innovation and performance marketing, driven by a young and dynamic workforce.
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Akeen Babayit's Unique Journey into Gaming
Akeen Babayit, co-founder of Triple Dot Studios, shares his unconventional path into the gaming industry. Originally from Turkey, he moved to the U.S. as an exchange student and initially pursued a career in management consulting, which he found unsatisfying. His transition into technology and gaming was driven by a fascination with the unique combination of creativity and analytics in the gaming space. Akeen acknowledges that he does not fit the typical gamer mold, but identifies as a hardcore gamer through his enjoyment of casual games, which ultimately ignited his passion for the industry.
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