Ep 2. Clone Wars: The Ethics and Edges of Mobile Game Clones - with Jesse Kroon Games and Names

Hey there! Welcome to Games & Names podcast, a place where we casually chat about the gaming industry with a hint of magic. In the second episode, we introduce our favorite co-host, Jesse Kroon, and talk about mobile game clones. What are they? Why are they made? What are the most common mistakes? And what is the recipe for a successful clone, if there can be one? Tune in to know more!
Episode's crew: ⁠⁠Stan Minasov⁠, ⁠Jesse Kroon⁠
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In this episode, we talk about:
- what are the main approaches to cloning mobile games;- how can we set apart ‘dishonest copying’ and ‘inspiration’;
- is it as simple to make a clone game as it seems (spoiler — not at all!);
- what are the mistakes developers make when copying successful games;
- how to understand what the players lack in already existing games;
- what is the recipe for a successful clone;
- which game cloned not just one but TWO core gameplays at the same time
We also share a bunch of game recommendations that we loved recently and discuss what is the most successful mobile clone of The Legend of Zelda! Stay tuned for the next episodes. Good luck and have fun :)
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