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UA trends, TikTok, and power user communities discussed in crossover episode. Matej shares thoughts on blockchain games, favorite UA hacks, and importance of budget for experiments. Web3 integration and advertising experimentation post IDFA changes also explored.

Exploring the success and mechanics of Twisted Tangle, analyzing monetization strategies and ad placements, delving into the revenue estimates and downloads by country, discussing iOS vs Android, retention rates, creative concepts, UA campaigns, and overall insights on mobile gaming industry

Explore the unique gameplay and mechanics of Top Heroes, including building, quests, and soldier mechanics. Delve into game revenue analysis, guilds, boss battles, and monetization strategies. Tease for the next episode and the importance of smooth onboarding experience in games.

This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers special OG session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Special guest: Eric Futoran from https://embrace.io/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/nWdvjIP6D2s Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-29stniv6f-oLJzhx2U_mRB_ppXnJ9hvQ Agenda 00:00 Epic Introduction and Special Guest 03:22 Starting with Max and Scopely 08:26 Scopely's Breakout Success 14:27 Scopely's Winning Formulas 20:37 Launching a Game at Scale 24:04 Different Types of Traffic for Game Launch 28:37 The Importance of Featuring and Channels for Launch 30:32 Strategies for Growth and Algorithm Manipulation 31:30 The Importance of Starting Strong 33:40 Timing and Seasonality in App Launches 34:14 The Impact of Changing App Icons 36:14 Success Stories of Simple App Ideas 37:08 Negotiating IP Deals 38:24 The Process of Signing IP and Deal Structures 40:49 The Challenges of IP Approvals 42:55 Calculating Fees and Revenue Sharing in IP Deals 45:52 The Limitations of Predictive LTV in Soft Launch 49:20 Analyzing ANR Issues and Ad Networks 55:47 The Importance of Collecting Data for Troubleshooting 59:34 Balancing User Experience and Revenue Generation --------------------------------------- Matej Lancaric User Acquisition & Creatives Consultant ⁠https://lancaric.me Felix Braberg Ad monetization consultant ⁠https://www.felixbraberg.com Jakub Remiar Game design consultant ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakubremiar --------------------------------------- Takeaways Starting strong in app rankings is crucial for long-term success. Changing app icons can help reactivate dormant users and trigger increased engagement. IP deals require careful negotiation and consideration of upfront fees, revenue sharing, and content approvals. Predictive LTV is challenging to calculate accurately in soft launch. Collecting data and using analytics tools can help identify and troubleshoot ANR issues and ad network problems. Balancing user experience and revenue generation is a constant challenge in the gaming industry. --------------------------------------- Please share the podcast with your industry friends, dogs & cats. Especially cats! They love it! Hit the Subscribe button on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple! Please share feedback and comments - matej@lancaric.me --------------------------------------- If you are interested in getting UA tips every week on Monday, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lancaric.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & sign up for the Brutally Honest newsletter by Matej Lancaric Latest article - https://lancaric.substack.com/p/creative-framework-how-to-win-in?r=7qqaf&utm_campaign=pod&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true Do you have UA questions nobody can answer? Ask ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej AI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - the First UA AI in the gaming industry! https://lancaric.me/matej-ai Felix Latest Article - https://www.felixbraberg.com/post/the-end-of-gam-and-admob-placement-refreshes

Discussion on the success and future updates of Mob Control and Block Jam 3D, the impact of gacha mechanics, Voodoo's ambitions in the casual gaming market, the role of ads and in-app purchases, and the evolution of gaming teams at Voodoo.

This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠Special guests: Justin Kan, Archie Stonehill Youtube: https://youtu.be/pORGGWDAyUM Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-29stniv6f-oLJzhx2U_mRB_ppXnJ9hvQ Stash blog post: https://dev.stash.gg/blog/mythbusting-app-stores-30-percent-or-more Agenda 00:00 Epic intro 03:02 Introduction of Guests 06:01 Pivot from Fractal to Stash 09:09 Apple's New Payment Guidelines 19:36 Apple's Fee Structure 25:09 Impact on Different Game Genres 27:06 Alternative Payment Processors 29:02 Cost of External Partners 31:24 Direct-to-Consumer Strategies 31:50 Introduction to No Bullshit Gaming Podcast 32:06 Implementing Incentives for Direct Consumer Channels 33:08 Designing Loyalty Programs 35:50 Driving Traffic to Web Shops 38:08 Creating Well-Made Web Shops 42:24 The Role of Stash in the Gaming Ecosystem 43:30 The Future of Stash and Game Developers --------------------------------------- Matej Lancaric User Acquisition & Creatives Consultant ⁠https://lancaric.me Felix Braberg Ad monetization consultant ⁠https://www.felixbraberg.com Jakub Remiar Game design consultant ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakubremiar --------------------------------------- Takeaways Implementing incentives for direct consumer channels can drive engagement, reward loyalty, and increase retention.Designing loyalty programs that offer a variety of discounts, time-based offers, loyalty tiers, and exclusive content can enhance the overall user experience.Driving traffic to web shops can be achieved through effective search engine optimization, on-page SEO, and conversion optimization.Creating well-made web shops involves providing a frictionless user experience, seamless account linking, and a focus on enhancing the game experience.Stash aims to be a white label experience that helps game developers own the customer relationship and avoid platform intermediation.The future of Stash lies in providing excellent experiences and giving game developers the freedom to switch platforms if desired. --------------------------------------- Please share the podcast with your industry friends, dogs & cats. Especially cats! They love it! Hit the Subscribe button on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple! Please share feedback and comments - matej@lancaric.me --------------------------------------- If you are interested in getting UA tips every week on Monday, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lancaric.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & sign up for the Brutally Honest newsletter by Matej Lancaric Latest article - https://lancaric.me/11-mobile-user-acquisition-tips-q1-version-24 Do you have UA questions nobody can answer? Ask ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej AI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - the First UA AI in the gaming industry! https://lancaric.me/matej-ai Felix Latest Article - https://www.felixbraberg.com/post/the-end-of-gam-and-admob-placement-refreshes

Panelists discuss game design, progression, ad monetization, retention, revenue, ad placements, game development, IAPs impact on revenue, user acquisition, creative challenges on TikTok, difficulty, user feedback, art style, and user ratings

In this gaming podcast, the panelists discuss Apple's new payment rules and the challenges it poses to developers. They also explore strategies to shift users to web stores and speculate on Apple's resistance. The panelists touch on the EU's perspective, the shift in spending habits, and the importance of merchant of record services. They also discuss incentivizing users to visit retail stores and the potential issues with side loading. Overall, this episode provides valuable insights and predictions for the future of mobile gaming.

Guests Jakub Remia and Fe discuss topics such as rewarded play in gaming, the shift in the gaming industry towards gameplay and mechanics, genre limitations and game development challenges, AI in game development with Nightshade, AI development and swapping, and competing with a game with 15,000 levels.

Experienced game developer, Jakub Remia, discusses the performance and monetization of Brawl Stars including the Brawl Pass, hypercharges, and ad tech. They also explore game modes, user acquisition, recent spikes in revenue, and long-term outlooks. The podcast covers influencer growth, revenue trends, progression orientation, and the recent spike in Brawl Stars.