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Deconstructor of Fun Deconstructor of Fun
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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 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michailkatkoff/
Eric Kress @ekress https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickress/
Laura Taranto @laurataranto https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurataranto/
Phillip Black @econosopher https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-black-economist/
Jen Donahoe @Jen_Donahoe https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferd
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Township Deconstructed: The Secrets to Its Multi-Billion Strategy
Product Deep Dives looks at Playrix's Township to deconstruct how this game went from a farming sim to a multi-billion dollar success. Join Laura Taranto and Jen Donahoe as they reap what this game has to offer!
Make sure to watch with video, as we have data and insights you won't want to miss.
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The Power of Gaming Branding: Real Insights from a Creative Agency
In today’s mature mobile gaming market, the importance of building a brand, storytelling, and creating distinct brand identities is crucial for success.
This podcast delves into the journey of revitalizing Futureplay’s Merge Gardens through an emphasis on strategic IP creation, branding improvements, and effective storytelling.
Guest: Martin Mohr, CCO @ Bond Creative Agency
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The case of Merge Garden
Martin Mohr
Bond Creative Agency
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TWIG #278 The AAA Studio Model is Dead???
Who are BIG gaming funds good for? Are the AAA game studios going to extinct? And why is Fallout such a damn good show? This and many more questions were mulled by the TWIG crew.
Oh, and Eric Kress is back. That means that the profanities are flying once again.
Your hosts: Eric Kress, Michail Katkoff, Jen Donahoe, and Phillip Black.
Our partners: Xsolla, AppsFlyer, Heroic Labs, and Sensor Tower.
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Inside Istanbul’s Newest Venture Fund, Laton Ventures
Dive into the world of Istanbul's venture capital scene with Laton Venture's Görkem Türk.
Together we explore essential topics like investment strategies prioritizing founding teams' quality, the evolving role of culture in startups, and future trends in gaming such as AI and socialization-focused experiences.
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Privacy vs. Ad Monetization with Google and Kwalee
What is the impact of privacy updates on ad revenue and user acquisition strategies?
In this episode, Google’s Ross Brockman and Kwalee’s John Wright discuss the need for adaptation, innovation, and the importance of leveraging first-party data for customized user experiences.
The conversation reflects a balance between acknowledging challenges and maintaining optimism for growth and evolution in the ad monetization landscape.
Thanks to our sponsors: Xsolla, Heroic Labs, AppsFlyer & Data.ai
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TWIG #277 Supercell goes Baby Shark and Kress goes missing
Buckle up kids because this episode has barely any profanity. Kress is MIA while the team talks about Brawl Stars' Baby Shark collaboration and the state of the gaming market. Phil geeks out on inflation, Mishka talks about interest rates, Jen discusses toy lines and Laura is put on the spot to cover the latest layoffs news.
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Customer Reviews
The audio killed it for me
Was really interested on the how to market your mobile games in 2021 episode but the hosts volume was low and the guests was high. It was startling when the guests voice would come on. Was really looking forward to the content but I had to pass on this.
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Was an avid listener ….
I love the information and banter between hosts . They all have different perspectives and a unique contribution to the games industry . However, I just can’t stand listening to Eric belittle his hosts . It is just annoying and his arrogance is exhausting . If he is on the show I have to skip .