Craig Chapple, Daniel Griffiths, and Paige Cook discuss surviving in the mobile games industry till 2025. They cover key insights from the Develop: Brighton conference, web3 gaming, game development strategies, top mobile game earners in June, and success stories like Wuthering Braves. The podcast also touches on challenges, partnerships, industry trends, and the importance of player feedback for game improvements.
Learn how studios can survive to 2025 from insights at the Develop: Brighton conference.
Explore the ongoing debate on the relevance and impact of web3 gaming in the industry.
Understand the importance of strategic partnerships and financial prudence in navigating the mobile games market.
Deep dives
Business Resilience and Bounce Back: The Journey of Brockwhite Games
Brockwhite Games candidly shares their near-closure experience and subsequent success with Idol Outpost, highlighting mistakes, high expenses, and reluctant publisher collaboration. Their honesty in navigating financial setbacks and creative challenges offers an insightful story for game developers.
Apple and Epic's App Store Clash: Approval Drama and Business as Usual
Apple encounters controversy in the notarization stage blocking Epic's app store app for resembling their layout, sparking heated reactions. Despite initial rejection, Apple later greenlights the app, defusing tensions. The episode sheds light on app approval standards and the scrutiny of their clash amid ongoing concerns about fair competition.
Develop Brighton Insights: Reflecting on Industry Challenges and Recovery Efforts
The Develop Brighton conference delves into industry challenges, candidly discussing setbacks, pivot strategies, and long-term resilience. Insights from industry veterans underscore the impacts of past crises on today's market dynamics, emphasizing the importance of learning from failures for successful comebacks.
Surviving Adversity: Lessons from Brockwhite Games' Financial Crisis and Redemption
Brockwhite Games' transparency about their financial crisis and revival journey showcases the pitfalls of overspending post-success, the value of strategic partnerships, and the hurdles of repositioning for sustainability. Their story resonates with industry realities and offers key takeaways for navigating financial turbulence.
It's a Wrap! Reflecting on a Week of Mobile Gaming Trends and Insights
The Week in Mobile Games wraps up with a nod to Brockwhite Games' resilience story, Apple and Epic's app store clash, and industry reflections from Develop Brighton. The podcast reveals the dynamic challenges, negotiations, and candid narratives shaping the mobile gaming landscape, offering a comprehensive snapshot of industry dynamics.
Craig Chapple, Daniel Griffiths and Paige Cook from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week.
We cover the big takeaways from the Develop: Brighton conference with advice on how studios can survive to 2025, and ask whether web3 gaming is still all talk.
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