Best Daniel Santos Podcasts (2024)

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

18h 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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Week in Mobile Games E19 - Is Squad Busters a success or failure? 1:06:51

5d ago1:06:51

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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 cover Squad Busters' first month revenue data and ask whether it's a success or failure, review June 2024's top games and publishers, and get industry opinion on those sexist ads. ** Let's Co…

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Tilting Point’s Enric Pedró On Leveraging IP On A Shoestring Budget 48:28

8d ago48:28

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Monster IP may require a monster budget, but smaller studios can still tap into cultural trends to perform well in the app stores—provided they know the right questions to ask and licensors to pitch. Enric Pedró, SVP of Marketing at Tilting Point, gives us all the answers about IP ahead of his studio's upcoming release, Godzilla vs. Kong: Titan Cha…

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Week in Mobile Games E18 - The EU's App Store crackdown and Square Enix's buzzword bingo 41:44

11d ago41:44

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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 Apple faces huge fines in the European Union for its App Store practices, Supercell's latest game Project R.I.S.E, and Square Enix's backtracking on its AI investments. ** Let's Connect ** 👉…

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Metaplay’s Teemu Haila On Scaling And Saving Smaller Studios $1 Million/Year With One SDK 45:50

16d ago45:50

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It used to be that big wins demanded deep pockets. Now, achieving success on a shoestring budget isn’t the exception but the rule. It all comes down to one question: how much are you spending on your backend? This week’s guest estimates that studios spend an average of $21 million and three years developing their own backend. With Metaplay, you can…

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Week in Mobile Games E17 - The history and future of the mobile games industry 55:58

17d ago55:58

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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 cover the news that the EU could be set to fine Apple for infringing Digital Markets Act regulations, and delve into the history of the mobile games industry and where things are are heading. ** Let's Con…

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Estela Dos Santos Rocha And Aman Sareen On Savvy Strategies For Leaner Teams 28:41

22d ago28:41

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A leaner team paves the way for a smarter UA strategy—a must-have for studios with a broad portfolio like Gazeus Games. Estela Dos Santos Rocha, Marketing Coordinator at Gazeus, tips her hand to share the savvier steps any marketer can take to make the most out of their tight-knit team, from attracting the awareness of attention whales to playing t…

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Week in Mobile Games E16 - Stop sexist UA ads, iPhone gets ChatGPT, and is Netflix's games division falling off the rails? 59:23

27d ago59:23

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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 cover the news that Mike Verdu is no longer leading Netflix's games business, a campaign to stop sexist ads in user acquisition, and Apple's big WWDC announcements. ** Let's Connect ** 👉🏻 Twitter - https:…

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AppLovin’s Daniel Tchernahovsky On The Hot Gaming Trends Worth Tracking 45:10

29d ago45:10

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Hybrid monetisation is in, and relying solely on either in-app purchases or ad-driven revenue to power profitability is out. There’s no question that modern monetisation is merging and morphing, so we called in a professional to help us navigate the trends we need to be watching through the rest of the year. Daniel Tchnernahovsky, VP of Global Busi…

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Week in Mobile Games E15 - Star Wars: Hunters finally launches, the West's MOBA problem, and Xbox handheld rumours 55:47

1M ago55:47

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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 cover the big Star Wars: Hunters launch from Zynga and provide some of the inside scoop on its development, why mobile MOBAs fail in the West, and discuss those Xbox handheld rumours. ** Let's…

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Attorney Ally F. Keegan 1:00:57

1M ago1:00:57

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Ally was born and raised in New York, before heading to Philadelphia and graduating from Villanova University. She eventually left the East Coast for San Diego, where she earned her law degree from the University of San Diego School of Law with a concentration in criminal litigation. Ally got her first taste of criminal law at the Brooklyn District…

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Attorney Agustin Peña 40:34

1M ago40:34

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Agustin Peña, raised in the City Heights community, earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from San Diego State University in 2009, and law degree from California Western School of Law in 2012. Agustin is currently a San Diego County Deputy District Attorney assigned to the Major Narcotics Division where he works with state, local, and federal …

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Week in Mobile Games E14 - Supercell's Squad Busters goes global and why Steam does discoverability better than Apple and Google 39:55

1M ago39:55

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Brian Baglow, 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 Supercell's big Squad Busters launch, compare Steam's user-first approach to discoverability that's at odds with Apple and Google's strategies, and discuss whether YouTube Playables wil…

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Attorney Gilberto L. Matute 1:02:50

1M ago1:02:50

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Gilberto was born and raised in Miami. He attended Florida International University for undergraduate studies as well as the College of Law. He enjoys running and has completed multiple marathons. As a son of immigrant parents, he feels the strong connection to the South Florida community and is always available to lend a helping hand and guidance,…

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Kiara Santos | Part 2 1:15:43

1M ago1:15:43

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Kiara Santos is the founder and managing attorney of Santos Legal Group. Kiara’s career in law began over seven years ago when she started working at a large firm as a paralegal assistant. While in law school, she transitioned to a small law office. Her externship at this small law office really engrained in her the importance and great need to bri…

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Attorney Ashley Laiken | Part 2 2:38:48

1M ago2:38:48

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She is passionate; she is genuine; she is insightful; she is a California attorney; she purposefully invests in personal development; she motivates; she educates; she captivates as a speaker; she’s deeply introspective; she is insanely entertaining; she is Ashley Laiken. Attorney Ashley Laiken joins me for part 2 of her story. I’m convinced this on…

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ustwo games’ María Sayans On The Sustainable Strategy Behind The Monumental Game: Monument Valley 46:05

1M ago46:05

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A hit game can harbour hope for an up-and-coming games company. But living up to the game's name and weathering the changing tides of player needs, industry upheavals, and privacy concerns can test the limits of any studio. In this episode, María Sayans, CEO of ustwo games peels back the layers of ustwo’s monumental success, Monument Valley—now cel…

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Week in Mobile Games E13 - ByteDance's $4bn Moonton plans, tips for working with the games media, and what devs think of Unity's runtime fee 45:30

2M ago45:30

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Brian Baglow, Daniel Griffiths and Paige Cook from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week.We cover ByteDance's latest plans for its $4 billion acquisition of Mobile Legends developer Moonton, remote work and leadership skills challenges, UGC investment opportunities, and ask if Unity developers rea…

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Attorney Taly Goody | Part 2 1:07:48

2M ago1:07:48

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She's graceful in all she does; she's genuine; she's considerate; she extends power to women and aspiring attorneys. She is Taly Goody. Attorney Taly Goody returns to the Podcast after three years to discuss her Iranian roots, suffering a miscarriage, her daughter, her husband joining the firm at Goody Law Group, her political perspective, and more…

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Attorney Isadora Velazquez | Part 2 1:19:12

2M ago1:19:12

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Isadora Velazquez, Esq. was not born in the United States. In fact, she was born in Puerto Rico to a Puerto Rican father and a Venezuelan mother. Her experiences played a role in her decision to pursue a career goal of assisting immigrants who wish to fulfill their American dream. It was with this goal in mind that she studied for a Bachelor’s degr…

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Multiscription's Teis Anker Mikkelsen On Scaling Subscription Models Across Gaming Platforms 45:57

2M ago45:57

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2024 is turning out to be the year of alternatives. We have the rise of alternative app stores, alternative ads, and a sharp focus on alternative monetization models to maximise revenue potential for gaming studios. Some are mashing up advertising and in-app purchases, while others are tapping strong IP to monetise players' eyeballs. This week, we’…

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Ep 69 - Daniel Contreras - Making It My Own 23:10

2M ago23:10

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Dos Sucres Restaurant in Cuenca, EcuadorBy Daniel Contreras, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association

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Week in Mobile Games E12 - Xbox's mobile games store and Unity vs. AppLovin 50:17

2M ago50:17

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Brian Baglow, 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 Xbox mobile games store and whether it's doomed to fail, the AppLovin and Unity financials nearly two years after the acquisition drama, and analyse a survey that claims Gen Z love…

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Week in Views E11 - Xbox in turmoil, Krafton champions AI development, and Apple's iPad problem 1:03:14

2M ago1:03:14

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Brian Baglow, Craig Chapple, Daniel Griffiths and Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. We cover the news that Xbox has closed Bethesda studios including Arkane Austin, Alpha Dog Games and Tango Gameworks, and discuss Microsoft's troubled games business and Game Pass strategy. We…

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Tripledot Studios' Akin Babayigit On Understanding The Business Behind Great Games 45:11

2M ago45:11

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Great games start with a great understanding of gaps in the industry and the factors that play a pivotal role in predicting profitability. This week, we welcome a guest with a keen eye for both and a sixth sense for high-potential startups. Akin Babayigit, Co-Founder and President of Tripledot Studios joins our hosts, Peggy Anne Salz and Brian Bagl…

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Week in Views E10 - Brawl Stars smashes 2023 revenue, Square Enix’s extraordinary losses, and Erling Haaland signs for Clash of Clans 55:45

2M ago55:45

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Brian Baglow, Daniel Griffiths, 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 Supercell's Brawl Stars has already smashes its 2023 revenue total so far this year, Square Enix's warning to investors of "extraordinary losses", and Erling Haaland's intr…

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Sandsoft's Miikka Lindgren On Massive Opportinities In The MENA Game Market 36:02

2M ago36:02

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MENA is a fast-growing gaming territory with high-paying and highly engaged players, but what will it take for the region to gain recognition on the global stage? Our host, Peggy Anne Salz, sits down with a Saudi studio for an insider look into the local opportunities and challenges. Miikka Lindgren, VP of Publishing at Sandsoft—a studio making wav…

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Week in Views E09 - Supercell's Squad Busters goes global, Embracer Group splits, and Apple's Vision Pro flops 1:11:46

2M ago1:11:46

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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 cover the news that Supercell is launching Squad Busters globally on May 29th, Embracer Group's break-up into three new public companies, the TikTok ban, and why Apple's Vision Pro isn't selling any head…

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GameFounder’s Kadri Harma On Unlocking The MENA Game Market 24:02

3M ago24:02

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MENA is a region ripe with opportunities for game industry professionals. Our host, Peggy Anne Salz, sits down with an expert on the area and headline speaker at the GameExpo Summit powered by PG Connects, Kadri Harma. Co-Founder of the investment fund and mentoring program, GameFounders, and Venture Partner at Sisu Game Ventures, Kadri brings her …

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Week in Views E08 - The UK games industry's skills crisis, Fallout's TV success, and Epic's endless court battles 1:15:35

3M ago1:15:35

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Brian Baglow, Paige Cook, Craig Chapple and Daniel Griffiths from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the in our new 'Week in Views' series. We cover a new report that delves into the UK games industry's skills crisis, the Fallout TV show's success, App Store emulators, and Epic's endless court battles with A…

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Attorney Byron Quintanilla | Part 2 1:30:30

3M ago1:30:30

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Byron was born and raised in Long Island, New York. He is a proud descendant of two working-class Guatemalan parents who arrived in the United States in the 1980s and went through the process of becoming legal United States citizens, wanting a better life for their family. Byron witnessed first-hand how complicated the immigration process can be an…

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Attorney Irving Pedroza | Part 2 53:49

3M ago53:49

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Attorney Irving Pedroza has dedicated his life to helping people feel less broken. Irving is a skilled and accomplished lawyer who practices in courts all over the State of California. Irving has litigated hundreds of cases and recovered millions for his injured clients. Irving was the first in his family to ever attend college. After College, he s…

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DoubleDown Interactive’s Faith Price On Lifecycle Marketing Tips To Extend Your App’s Lifespan 17:23

3M ago17:23

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Acquiring valuable users is only half the battle. To truly power profitable growth, studios must focus on the smart strategies that retain their users for years rather than days. Faith Price, pioneers this approach in gaming as the Director of Growth Marketing at DoubleDown Interactive, a leading social casino and mobile games studio. She joins hos…

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Attorney Mikaela Pflueger 1:02:21

3M ago1:02:21

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Mikaela is from Long Beach, California, and attended the University of California, Davis, where she double majored in International Relations and Sociology. Mikaela took a gap year after her undergraduate career and began working at The Simon Law Group in 2017 as an Administrative Assistant. While there, she knew she wanted to spend her days advoca…

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Week in Views E07 - State of the Finnish games industry, Squad Busters, and App Store emulators 57:57

3M ago57:57

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Brian Baglow, Paige Cook, Craig Chapple and Daniel Griffiths from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the in our new 'Week in Views' series. We cover Squad Busters heading into soft launch, the state of the Finnish games industry, and retro game emulators on the App Store ** Let's Connect ** 👉🏻 Twitter - http…

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Product Madness’ Piyush Mishra On Smart Questions For Smaller Studios 30:40

3M ago30:40

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In today's noisy, data-constrained market, studios can't afford to splash the cash on multiple soft launches. Instead, they must identify innovative ways to test and validate concepts while keeping their costs low. It's a path stacked with strategic decisions that can seem daunting for smaller studios or leaner teams. In this episode, Peggy Anne Sa…

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Week in Views E06 - Breaking down the Sensor Tower interview, 10 years of Monument Valley, and MENA Month 57:17

3M ago57:17

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Craig Chapple and Daniel Griffiths from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the in our new 'Week in Views' series. We cover Sensor Tower's acquisition of data.ai and our interview with COO Tom Cui, we discuss 10 years of Monument Valley, and PocketGamer.biz's upcoming MENA Month! ** Let's Connect ** 👉🏻 Twitte…

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Elia Games’ Clary Xiaodan Zhang On Saving Marketers 50 Hours/Week With No-Code Automation 39:26

3M ago39:26

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For smaller studios on shoestring budgets, diving deep into data can feel daunting. But having a leaner team doesn’t equate to less impressive results—if you have the right tools at your fingertips. When tasked with managing her studio’s UA and monetisation, Clary Xiaodan Zhang, Head of UAM at Elia Games, created a fully customisable, no-code autom…

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Week in Views E05 - GDC Roundup, EU calls out Apple, and lots of MENA news 57:18

3M ago57:18

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Brian Baglow, Craig Chapple, Paige Cook and Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the in our new 'Week in Views' series. We cover the European Commission's investigations into Apple and Google over possible DMA violations, offer takeaways from a big week at GDC, and delve into the big news comi…

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Week in Views E04 - Sensor Tower acquires data.ai, Epic Games Store is coming to mobile, and Apple's antitrust woes 1:03:24

4M ago1:03:24

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Brian Baglow, Daniel Griffiths and Paige Cook from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest news from the mobile games industry in our new 'Week in Views' series. We cover Sensor Tower's acquisition of rival mobile market intelligence firm data.ai, the reveal of the Epic Games Store coming to mobile by the end of 2024, and discuss Apple's latest…

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Week in Views E03 - Inside Supercell's new development structure and TikTok's potential US ban 59:37

4M ago59:37

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Brian Baglow, Craig Chapple, Daniel Griffiths and Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest news from the mobile games industry in our new 'Week in Views' series. We cover Supercell's new development structure for new games and live ops, as well as dive into TikTok's potential ban in the US and what it means for games.…

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S04 E11 Innogames’ Deniz Kekeç On Building Long-Lasting Relationships With Narrative Marketing 33:52

4M ago33:52

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Players who relate to your game are easier to retain. But how do you pinpoint the story that enhances your game’s USP, resonates with your player base and sparks the desire to stay in the game? Deniz Kekeç, Performance Marketing Manager for casual simulation game Sunrise Village at Innogames, has cracked the code with a pioneering approach to UA th…

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Week in Views E02 - Apple battles Epic Games, Fortnite and the DMA 50:20

4M ago50:20

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Brian Baglow, Craig Chapple and Daniel Griffiths from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest news from the mobile games industry in our new 'Week in Views' series. We cover Apple's battle with Epic and the European Union's Digital Markets Act, Deconstructor of Fun's games industry predictions for 2024, and InnoGames' disclosure of staff salari…

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S04 E10 Innogames’ Strategy To Extending The Lifespan Of Legacy Games 44:04

4M ago44:04

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Extending a game’s lifespan is every studio’s grand objective, but the path to effective execution is packed with difficult decisions. Studios can lean into Live-Ops to keep content fresh and cultivate profitable partnerships to enhance their marketing mix, or they can centre community management and leverage audience listening. Or, like Innogames,…

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Week in Views - Layoffs, Unity's troubles and EGDF anger 59:06

4M ago59:06

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Brian Baglow, Craig Chapple, Daniel Griffiths and Aaron Astle from the PocketGamer.biz team discuss the latest news from the mobile games industry in the first episode of our new ‘Week in Views’ series. We cover layoffs, Apple Arcade, Unity’s troubles, why the head of the European Games Developer Federation is unhappy, and much more! ** Let's Conne…

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S04 E09 Guy Gadney & Harry Holmwood On Baking Omelettes And AI Into Your Game Worlds 26:32

4M ago26:32

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In Guy Gadney’s eyes, implementing AI into your game development is like “cooking with eggs.” You can use it as an ancillary tool to optimise your current creative endeavours, or you can “make an omelette”, baking AI into your game from the beginning and establishing it as a fundamental component of character or world creation. The application opti…

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S04 E08 Webshops, IP In AI, And Avoiding Apple’s Commission Fees: The Full PGC London Wrap-Up 32:31

5M ago32:31

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How did Yahtzee break revenue records? What’s up with webshops, and are subscription models shaping up to match past hype? We answer all these questions and more in this episode of the PocketGamer.biz Podcast live from the floor of PGC London. Host Peggy Anne Salz leads a captivating conversation with Steel Media Ltd. executives Chris James (CEO), …

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S04 E07 Karl Knights and Lirui Ding On The Data And Trends Defining Mobile Gaming In 2024 33:44

5M ago33:44

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Past predictions into mobile gaming foresaw an industry slowdown in 2024, but recent data reveals a different reality. Peggy Anne Salz welcomes two mobile mavens onto the show this week to lift the lid on the actual state of the market, and the trends studios should pay the closest attention to in the coming year. First, Karl Knights, Global VP of …

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Ep 68. Fred Lizee - Tout Est Possible 40:46

5M ago40:46

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See Fred's project on Instagram. Meet Fred on LinkedIn. Visit Fred's website (French only). Fred's project on LinkedIn (in English).By Frederic Lizee, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association

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S04 E06 Mistplay’s Gabriel Lewis On Leveraging Loyalty To Keep Paying Players Coming Back 18:27

5M ago18:27

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While some studios are cashing in their chips on hypercasual and casual games, a few future-focused brands are doubling down and winning big by placing their bets on rewarded play. Indeed, though once a taboo UA tactic, rewarded play now opens doors for lasting loyalty and long-term engagement. That’s why Mistplay, a leading loyalty platform for mo…

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