541 episodes

Deconstructor of Fun podcast is created by games professionals for games professionals. We explore the business side of the games industry with the goal of bringing listeners content that is relevant, insightful, and entertaining on a weekly basis.

Hosts:
Michail Katkoff @mkatkoff www.linkedin.com/in/michailkatkoff/
Eric Kress @ekress
www.linkedin.com/in/erickress/
Laura Taranto @laurataranto www.linkedin.com/in/laurataranto/
Phillip Black @econosopher www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-black-economist/
Jen Donahoe @Jen_Donahoe www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdonahoe

Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/support

Deconstructor of Fun Deconstructor of Fun

    • Leisure
    • 4.0 • 1 Rating

Deconstructor of Fun podcast is created by games professionals for games professionals. We explore the business side of the games industry with the goal of bringing listeners content that is relevant, insightful, and entertaining on a weekly basis.

Hosts:
Michail Katkoff @mkatkoff www.linkedin.com/in/michailkatkoff/
Eric Kress @ekress
www.linkedin.com/in/erickress/
Laura Taranto @laurataranto www.linkedin.com/in/laurataranto/
Phillip Black @econosopher www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-black-economist/
Jen Donahoe @Jen_Donahoe www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdonahoe

Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/support

    TWIG #281 Switch 2, Moon Active 💗 Spyke Games, Helldivers vs. PSN

    TWIG #281 Switch 2, Moon Active 💗 Spyke Games, Helldivers vs. PSN

    Players prevail with Helldivers 2 vs Sony PSN, Nintendo announces Switch 2 is coming before the end of Q125, Unity gets a new boss, Squadbusters racks up the pre-registrations, and Turkish Spyke Games goes to the Moon (Active).

    Hosts: Eric Kress, Jen Donahoe, Laura Taranto & Phillip Black


    ---

    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/message
    Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/support

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Product Deep Dive #3: Legend of Mushroom, the fungal phenomenon

    Product Deep Dive #3: Legend of Mushroom, the fungal phenomenon

    Listen and watch (there are visuals!) as industry veterans Jen Donahoe, Laura Taranto and special guest Ken Landen deep dive into 'Legend of Mushroom,' the idle action mobile game that's taken players (and revenue) by storm. We'll break down the game's mechanics, exploring what made this game into the success it is today.

    Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the realm, there's something here for everyone.


    ---

    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/message
    Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/support

    • 1 hr 8 min
    Mastering Cozy Game Design with Spry Fox' CCO Daniel Cook

    Mastering Cozy Game Design with Spry Fox' CCO Daniel Cook

    Recently hitting the milestone of 30 years working in game design, Spry Fox Chief Creative Officer Daniel Cook has long been a leading voice in the game industry. To celebrate his long and distinguished career-spanning games like Realm of the Mad God, Triple Town, Alphabear, and Cozy Grove.

    MIA host Ethan Levy returns to the mic to talk to Dan about his many lessons and accomplishments. Most importantly, Dan talks about how as a team, Spry Fox found their shared, authentic voice, and how this has led to efficiency in production and success in the marketplace as they consciously chose to specialize in cozy games.


    ---

    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/message
    Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/support

    • 1 hr 12 min
    TWIG #280 Game Industry Reports Galore

    TWIG #280 Game Industry Reports Galore

    The prodigal son, Ethan Levy, makes his return to the podcast as the team discusses Newzoo’s latest PC and Console data as well as Liftoff’s 2024 Casual Gaming Apps Report. Hold tight for your weekly dose of news! 

    Hosts: Jen Donahoe, Laura Taranto, Phillip Black & Ethan Levy


    ---

    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/message
    Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/support

    • 1 hr 14 min
    Secrets to Sustainable Success on Roblox with Andrew Rose, CPO at Voldex

    Secrets to Sustainable Success on Roblox with Andrew Rose, CPO at Voldex

    Andrew Rose, the Chief Product Officer of Voldex, shares his journey and experiences in the Roblox game development space. Voldex, a company that acquires and scales Roblox games, has seen success by applying traditional free-to-play game development strategies in the unique ecosystem of Roblox. 

    ---

    Join our newsletter:
    https://www.deconstructoroffun.com/subscribe

    Game industry professional? Join our Slack channel:
    https://www.deconstructoroffun.com/slack


    ---

    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/message
    Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/support

    • 1 hr 7 min
    TWIG #279 Supercell's Squad Busters vs. Dream's Royal Kingdom

    TWIG #279 Supercell's Squad Busters vs. Dream's Royal Kingdom

    Get ready for your weekly dose of unfiltered game industry news. In this episode, the crew discusses Supercell's and Dream's latest titles. We also talk about the history and future of celebrity collaborations within games.

    Your hosts: Jen Donahoe, Eric Kress, Laura Taranto & Phillip Black

    our partners: AppsFlyer, Xsolla, Heroic Labs & Data.ai


    ---

    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/message
    Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/support

    • 1 hr 8 min

Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5
1 Rating

1 Rating

Top Podcasts In Leisure

Mitolojik İnciler
Podcast BPT
思文,败类
思文败类
天真不天真
杨天真本真
李诞
李诞
霓达故事
霓达播客NidaMedia
Ne Gezdin Be !
Gökhan Gökdeniz

You Might Also Like

Naavik Gaming Podcast
Naavik
two & a half gamers
Lancaric.me
GameMakers
Joseph Kim
Gamecraft
Mitch Lasky / Blake Robbins
Game Economist Cast
Phillip Black
Rise and Play Podcast
Sophie Vo