Best Minigames Podcasts (2024)

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Week in Mobile Games E29 - Playtika acquires SuperPlay, and the secret multi-billion dollar games platform WeChat Minigames 59:44

18d ago59:44

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Craig Chapple, Paige Cook, Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. On this week's episode the team discusses Playtika's $1.95bn acquisition of SuperPlay, dive into WeChat Minigames - the multi-billion dollar games platform you know nothing about, and analyse why games companies are…

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180 - What Was Lost, Now Is Found 52:14

12h ago52:14

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Back after an unplanned hiatus, the group touches on how they are feeling after a few weeks of season 1 are behind them! Seems that delves are a pretty good step forward, and could be used in other areas of the game! Also, the 20th Anniversary event is on the horizon! Support the show

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Week in Mobile Games E32 - Google Play's Judgement Day 58:23

1h ago58:23

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Craig Chapple, Paige Cook and Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. On this week's episode the team discuss the Top 50 Mobile Game Makers 2024 list and what it tells us about industry trends, takeaways from Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki and Finnish Games Week, Epic's new fees fo…

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Episode 152 – What Can Mini-games Add to an RPG? 51:09

5d ago51:09

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Have you ever used a mini-game in a tabletop RPG–a game that steps completely outside the official rules of your RPG to resolve a particular situation? We discuss Chris’ experimental one-shot in which he tried out some fun mini-games. Also discussed: Chris’ experience reading The Silmarillion.By Roll For Topic

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Week in Mobile Games E31 - The Top 50 Mobile Game Makers 2024 revealed! Plus takeaways from PGC Helsinki 47:16

4d ago47:16

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Craig Chapple, Paige Cook and Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. On this week's episode the team discuss the Top 50 Mobile Game Makers 2024 list and what it tells us about industry trends, takeaways from Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki and Finnish Games Week, Epic's new fees fo…

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Marvel Carsis Prototalk 2:39:15

8d ago2:39:15

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This week we talk about Nate and Vince's experiences at this years CarlCon, play back of the box, and talk a lot about Dracula and friends. Recorded 9/23/24 Join our discord and tell us why we're wrong at - https://discord.gg/FNVVvfzucm

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Week in Mobile Games E30 - Ubisoft's woes and Genshin Impact hits $6bn in four years(!) 35:15

10d ago35:15

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Craig Chapple and Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. On this week's episode the team discusses Ubisoft's big Assassin's Creed Shadows delay, strike action and other problems. We also analyse the enormous success of Genshin Impact, which has hit $6.3 billion in four years. ** L…

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Episode 151 – RfT Con 2024 Trivia Quiz and Diamond Heist! 45:09

19d ago45:09

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Recorded live at the fourth annual Roll for Topic Con! Follow along as the audience takes our annual roleplaying trivia quiz, and plays a brand new game called Diamond Heist.By Roll For Topic

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Turning Metrics Into Mobile Wins with Safia Dawood 42:59

15d ago42:59

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Data is the lifeblood of any business, but marketers build companies to last when they go beyond the numbers to pinpoint the underlying factors contributing to revenue changes and transaction values. Safia Dawood, Senior Data Scientist at Moloco, joins our hosts Peggy Anne Salz and Brian Baglow to show how marketers can leverage a data-driven appro…

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Unicorns, Camels, and Hogs: How Smart Ad Monetisation Saves Your App from Getting Eaten Alive 49:19

22d ago49:19

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In today's app market, success is no accident—it's a strategy. Whether your app becomes a unicorn (a rare, standout success), a camel (steady and sustainable), or a hog (a resource-draining misstep) depends on the decisions you make now. In this episode, Patrick McSteen, App & Game Monetisation Expert with Logan Square Consulting, joins hosts Peggy…

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Week in Mobile Games E28 - The Unity Runtime Fee is dead! 1:00:25

27d ago1:00:25

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Craig Chapple, Paige Cook, Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. We're also joined by special guest, Fundamentally Games CEO Oscar Clark! We delve into the big breaking news of the week - Unity's decision to cancel the Runtime Fee, one year after it was first announced. Our hot t…

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Episode 150 – What Does Crime Look Like in Your Game Setting? 32:40

1M ago32:40

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What does the criminal underworld in your setting look like, and how do the players interact with it? Andy and Chris discuss the topic of crime in RPG settings, along with their plans to run some one-shots at the upcoming RfT Con.By Roll For Topic

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Episode 227: Reacting to Hot Takes 47:33

27d ago47:33

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In which we react to YOUR Nancy Drew hot takes! Want to watch us live next time? Follow us on twitch! Discord Patreon Tumblr Facebook Twitter Our drinking game Store Cool Vibes by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3553-cool-vibes License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ The Nancy Drew computer games are property …

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Google Lead Shines A Light On The Top Trends In Gaming Today 41:04

29d ago41:04

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Making business decisions blindly will bankrupt you and your game. But with the right data, you’re never in the dark. This week, we hand the flashlight to CEE Mobile Gaming and Apps Lead at Google, Mariusz Gąsiewski. Nicknamed “The Insights Guy,” he turns numbers into narratives that guide game devs through the emerging trends they can’t afford to …

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179 - Follower Tanks Are Dumb 52:38

1M ago52:38

52:38

Why, why must they tank in consecration?!?! Also, WoW 20th Anniversary, and age-regressed Brann Bronzebeard, oh my! Support the show

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TapNation’s Secrets to 1 Billion Downloads in Under 5 Years 45:29

1M ago45:29

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Traditionally, studios faced a tough choice: either crank out hypercasual games at speed or concentrate on crafting deeper player engagement with fewer releases. TapNation breaks this mould—and brilliantly—mastering both approaches to top 1 billion downloads just four years after its founding. On this week’s episode of the PocketGamer.biz Podcast, …

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178 - Quit Cryin' Brian 58:29

1M ago58:29

58:29

It's been a week since the world wide launch of The War Within! Hero Talents, leveling experiences, Delves, we have it all! Support the show

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Week in Mobile Games E27 - Savvy's big MENA investment push and Finnish dev Lightneer closes 44:30

1M ago44:30

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Craig Chapple, Daniel Griffiths, and Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. We delve into Savvy Games Group's big MENA investments and partnerships, the closure of Finnish developer Lightneer, and how Pokémon Masters EX has quietly generated $335m+ in gross revenue. Craig also tal…

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Episode 149 – How Do You Use Languages? 38:10

2M ago38:10

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Andy and Chris talk about going to the dentist and also about using languages at the table. Chris makes a reference to a 29 year old movie and Andy makes a reference to a 23 year old tv show.By Roll For Topic

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Kelly Kang’s Secret Sauce To Monetise Your Game Like A Boss 45:48

1M ago45:48

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Pixel United, known for its portfolio of popular F2P titles and millions of active players, has nailed the art of squeezing revenue from ads without squeezing the fun out of a game. On this week’s episode of the PocketGamer.biz Podcast, Kelly Kang, Senior Director of Ad Monetisation & Partnerships at Pixel United, joins host Peggy Anne Salz to shar…

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177 - Xpac Eve ~ Early Access Review 1:08:24

2M ago1:08:24

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Well, a few days in, what is going on with early access? Are the changes good? Does it feel like this is going to be worth it? Will Early Access be a thing in the future? Support the show

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Episode 226: Ranking Booties 52:05

2M ago52:05

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In which we rank the butts of every Nancy Drew character! View the butts up close and rank them here! Want to watch us live next time? Follow us on twitch! Discord Patreon Tumblr Facebook Twitter Our drinking game Cool Vibes by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3553-cool-vibes License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/…

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Week in Mobile Games E26 - The Big Stories and Trends from Gamescom 2024 56:20

2M ago56:20

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Craig Chapple, Daniel Griffiths, and Paige Cook from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. We provide a breakdown of the key stories and trends from Devcom and Gamescom 2024. Meanwhile, we discuss Apple's latest changes following regulatory pressure, peek into the data that shows Squad Busters is…

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We Still Don't Talk About Card Rotation 1:50:59

2M ago1:50:59

1:50:59

This week we talk about Apocalypse, have feelings about new Asgard models and play back of the box. Recorded 8/18/24 Join our discord and tell us why we're wrong at - https://discord.gg/FNVVvfzucm

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176 - Where's My Minigame App? 54:47

2M ago54:47

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It's almost time for the early access! From minigames to deepfakes, and more! Maybe a little bit of LIght and Shadow? Let's get WoW: The Animated Series going! Support the show

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Week in Mobile Games E25 - The Gamescom 2024 Survival Guide 51:42

2M ago51:42

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Craig Chapple, Daniel Griffiths and Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. We offer tips on surviving Gamescom, discuss a drive for games industry sustainability efforts, delve into why Xsolla is sponsoring English League One football team Stevenage FC, and Apple aficionado Daniel…

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Episode 148 – How Do You Use Alignment? 38:53

2M ago38:53

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Is character alignment a central part of your D&D (and D&D-alike) games, or is it something you change or ignore? Chris and Andy discuss the benefits and drawbacks of the classic alignment chart, and the ways it’s useful at the table.By Roll For Topic

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Taking Snake.io to the next level and building multimedia brands with Kooapps CEO CK Wang 46:28

2M ago46:28

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Kooapps is no stranger to building big brands and successful games. Its portfolio, which includes Snake.io, Piano Tiles, Pictoword and Stacky Bird, has garnered more than 450 million downloads to date.On this week’s episode of the PocketGamer.biz Podcast, Kooapps CEO CK Wang joins host Peggy Anne Salz to discuss his journey from Microsoft to co-fou…

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175 - WWI 52:50

2M ago52:50

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Well, the pre-patch event has been modified...but was it for the better? How does it stack against previous pre-patch events? Who is In, and why are we at war with them? Support the show

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Week in Mobile Games E24 - The mobile games market grows again, and Turkey bans Roblox 1:00:33

2M ago1:00:33

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Craig Chapple, Daniel Griffiths, Paige Cook and Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. We analyse the mobile games market's return to growth, discuss Nazara's $100m war chest, and talk about Turkey's big Roblox ban. Daniel also gets mad about Beetlejuice. ** Let's Connect ** 👉🏻 Tw…

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1.7 Graeber's Fun -- Aris Politopoulos 1:02:58

2M ago1:02:58

1:02:58

Aris Politopoulos joins me to discuss David Graeber's essay "What's the Point if We Can't Have Fun?" We also discuss Aaron Trammel's recent book Repairing Play, which you can find here: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262545273/repairing-play/ For more from Aris and to learn about his work at Leiden University, you can check out his appearance on my o…

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Rise and Play’s Sophie Vo On The Skill You Can’t Overlook When Scaling Your Studio 43:05

2M ago43:05

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A seasoned games professional with over 15 years of experience at top-grossing studios, including Rovio, Voodoo, and PlayStation, Sophie Vo knows the drill and how to drive success. But she also learned first-hand that companies can only go from good to great when they have exceptional and empathetic people at the helm. That's why she founded Rise …

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174 - Reunion 1:11:18

2M ago1:11:18

1:11:18

First time recording in the same room since episode 1! Why did we wait so long?? Also, what the hell is up with this prepatch event anyways? Support the show

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Week in Mobile Games E23 - The future of mobile market intelligence, and game performers strike against AI 1:06:42

2M ago1:06:42

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Craig Chapple, Daniel Griffiths and Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. We delve into AppMagic's $3m raise and the future of market intelligence, discuss the big SAG-AFTRA games strike against AI, and the team gets very British about the weather. ** Let's Connect ** 👉🏻 Twitter …

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Episode 147 – The Enthusiasm of a Con 19:45

2M ago19:45

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Andy and Chris talk about Gen Con, Roll for Topic Con, and what makes cons so special!By Roll For Topic

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How AppHarbr Puts A Stop To Bad Ads Before Your Users See Them 44:45

2M ago44:45

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Deceptive and disturbing ads are gutting your game. Recent reports found that nearly 60% of mobile gamers have encountered creatives that blatantly misrepresent gameplay and more than half of all games are uninstalled within 30 days. Simply put, bad ads are bad for business. Alex Yerukhimovich, Head of AppHarbr, likens locating and blocking these c…

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173 - I Wish These Recolors Would Just Dye 40:08

3M ago40:08

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Week one of prepatch is almost over...and then the actual prepatch even will start! What's the crew up to in the meantime? Support the show

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Week in Mobile Games E22 - How Lilith Games builds billion-dollar mobile hits 46:07

2M ago46:07

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Craig Chapple, Paige Cook and Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. We delve into how Lilith Games builds billion-dollar mobile games, discuss the Humble Games layoffs and the confusing messaging about its restructure/closure, and Craig gets angry about the definition of download…

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1.6 Huizinga's Homo Ludens -- Martin Roth 1:02:44

3M ago1:02:44

1:02:44

Martin Roth, of the Ritsumeikan Center for Game Studies at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, joins me to discuss Homo Ludens, Johan Huizinga's 1938 study of play and culture. Martin and I discuss the way that Homo Ludens can be considered the first "game studies" book, but also all of the ways that it is more complicated and surprising than its repu…

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Week in Mobile Games E21 - The future of B2B games media 51:10

3M ago51:10

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Craig Chapple, Paige Cook and Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. We cover the news that Monopoly GO! is now its own board game... plus discuss the future of B2B games media and the closure of Axis Studios - the team behind that famous Dead Island trailer. ** Let's Connect ** 👉…

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Episode 146 – Running Minigames Within Your Games 25:26

3M ago25:26

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Have you used a minigame within your RPG to handle a specific scene or sequence? Chris and Andy brainstorm a bit about a jousting minigame for Chris’ upcoming convention game, with discursions into game playtesting, Battletech, and the upcoming RfT Con 2024.By Roll For Topic

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AdQuantum’s Sergey Sukhov On Strengthening Ad Network Bonds for Better Performance 35:14

3M ago35:14

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For smaller studios, building long-term relationships with ad networks is crucial. This means asking the right questions, leveraging the right data, and utilising all available resources effectively. Sergey Sukhov, Chief Business Development Officer at AdQuantum—a performance marketing agency that offers unique support to smaller game studios on to…

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172 - Fishes Get Stitches 55:42

3M ago55:42

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When life gives you lemons, you....take a break! The crew catches up on what's happened in the World of Warcraft during their time apart, and what's that?!?! July 23rd is the Prepatch?!?! Support the show

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Week in Mobile Games E20 - How to survive to 2025 1:00:02

3M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

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. ** Let's Connect ** 👉🏻 Twitter - https://twitte…

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Buy Low Drink High 1:56:16

3M ago1:56:16

1:56:16

This episode we discuss Namor, Pat's ideal faction, and tournament head space. Recorded 6/?/24 Acquire Alfredo's widgets @ https://www.museonstore.com/products/size3tacotruck-widget-set-for-marvel-crisis-protocol?ref=SIZE3TACOS Join our discord and tell us why we're wrong at - https://discord.gg/FNVVvfzucm…

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1.5 Agon and Ancient Greek Society -- David Potter 41:54

3M ago41:54

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Historian David Potter joins me to discuss the concept of agon, or competitive play, and how it animated everything in ancient Greek society from sports to education to politics to art. And Plato's The Republic, often considered the foundation of Western philosophy, was an attempt to end the agonistic nature of society.…

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Inside Nostra's Game-Changing Lock Screen Experiences 40:14

3M ago40:14

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Whether it’s webshops, alternative app stores or multiplatform, the race to find more ways to get your game in front of more users is real—and so is the competitive edge you achieve if the channels you choose put the player experience first. In this episode, we zoom in on InMobi Group’s Nostra, a platform revolutionising game publishing and develop…

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