Deconstructor of Fun

The podcast discusses the rapid rise and fall of Squad Busters, the challenges faced by Netflix Games, Zenless Zone Zero's success with over 40M preregistrations, pros and cons of preregistration campaigns, and analyzes product and marketing strategies in free-to-play games.

Discover the journey of Klang Games, raising millions without releasing their game. Explore the co-founders' diverse backgrounds, past projects, and securing funding. Unveil the innovative prototyping, strategic partnerships, and the importance of storytelling in fundraising challenges.

Podcast discusses Voodoo's $500M acquisition, Xbox Showcase, Ubisoft Forward, and Summer Game Fest. Exploration of executive headhunting, marketing campaigns, IP monetization, Voodoo's tech approach, Sensor Tower's acquisition, investment news in gaming, new puzzle game launch, Rainbow Six, and high cost of ad placements in media presentations.

Veteran executive headhunter Gerard Miles discusses challenges in attracting top talent, qualities of exceptional executives, importance of diversity, and common hiring pitfalls in the gaming industry. Insights on executive search process, client culture, and red flags in hiring. Practical advice for professionals navigating executive careers in gaming.

Topics include Squad Busters' disappointing returns, Destiny 2 struggles, Stumble Guys success, new EU app stores, and Star Wars Hunters breaking MOBA curse. With Mishka's birthday, industry updates, challenges, gaming market trends, mobile game revenues, and the launch of an alternative iOS game store in the European Union.

Gabriel Rivaud, VP of Gaming at Voodoo, discusses the transition from hyper-casual to hybrid-casual games, analyzing player engagement and monetization models. They explore the evolution from prototyping to live operations, strategies for developing hit games, and the innovative culture at Voodoo headquarters.

The hosts debate Squad Busters, compare Stumble Guys to Fall Guys, anticipate Summer Games Fest, discuss Ubisoft's XDefiant success, and share personal gaming experiences. They delve into industry insights, acquisitions, stock market speculation, gaming genres evolution, game launches, subscription models, RPGs, marketing strategies, budget allocation, game metrics, and revenue strategies.

Gaming experts Phillip Black, Michail Katkoff, and analyst Matthew Emery dissect Supercell's upcoming billion-dollar franchise. They discuss core gameplay mechanics, character strategies, combat readability, and currency systems in Squad Busters. The podcast delves into balancing bots, player retention, and potential game enhancements for a dynamic gaming experience.

Speculations on upcoming game launches like GTA 6, insights on Squad Busters' 40M pre-registrations, discussions on Ubisoft's xDefiant, ad creative trends, and Anime not objectifying women. Take-Two's earnings surprise, working hours in Europe, and gaming market analysis on new game launches.

Seasoned UA and marketing consultant Matej Lancaric shares his journey to solopreneurship, client management tips, and leveraging AI tools. He discusses balancing work, creativity, and family life, emphasizing genuine passion and unique goal-setting approaches. The podcast provides valuable advice for aspiring and veteran consultants on growing professionally, networking, and content creation.