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Deconstructor of Fun

Deconstructor of Fun
User Acquisition
Mobile Gaming
Nebulae
Digital Marketing
Political Strategy Game
Monopoly Go
Gaming Industry
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Data.ai
Social Casino Games
Grand Theft Auto VI
Casual Gaming
AI In Game Development
Unity
Microsoft
China
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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 www.linkedin.com/in/michailkatkoff/ Eric Kress www.linkedin.com/in/erickress/ Phillip Black www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-black-ec... more

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Hiring is one of the most underestimated competitive advantages in startups, and one of the fastest ways to break a company.

In this episode, Michail Katkoff (Deconstructor of Fun), Joe Burridge (Head of Talent at Play Ventures), and Miki Blasko (He... more

Rocky (12) and Mickey (10) are back with Eric Kress and Jen Donahoe for the annual TWIG Jr segment, bringing unfiltered Gen Alpha opinions on everything from Roblox to the Switch 2. The kids don't hold back: hypercasual games are "mindless slop," Ste... more

Is Die Hard a Christmas Shooter Movie? Only this podcast would know!We discuss:- Call of Duty’s rare public admission of failure and what the end of back-to-back sub-franchise releases actually signals.- Marathon’s delay, $40 price point, and why fis... more

Steam PC flops, Xbox layoffs return, Sony’s handheld dominates, investors flee games for apps, Roblox sees a $100M exit, China beats Turkey, PC indie rises, mobile teams pivot to apps.

01:01 Tribute to Vince Zampella

08:03 Biggest Game of the Year P... more

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Recent Guests

Sean Clown Crahan
Co-founder and percussionist of Slipknot, artist, filmmaker, and game developer.
Slipknot
Episode: 316. Slipknot's Clown: Building Games Like You Build a Band
Josh Chandley
Performance Marketing Magician, President and COO of Wildcard Games
Wildcard Games
Episode: TWIG #361 WB Games’ Fate, CoD’s Apology Tour & the UA Financing Trap
Laura Taranto
Industry expert with insights on gaming and publishing
Wildcard Games
Episode: TWIG #361 WB Games’ Fate, CoD’s Apology Tour & the UA Financing Trap
Nikolai Alenberg-Petersen
Co-founder and chief product officer at Game Analytics since 2012.
Game Analytics
Episode: Game Analytics 04 - Retaining
Frederik Wie
CMO of Trophy Games
Trophy Games
Episode: Game Analytics 02 - Marketing
Stephanie Jang
Head of product growth at Game Analytics
Game Analytics
Episode: Game Analytics 02 - Marketing
Alex Siamantas
Co-founder and CEO of Holyday Studios
Holyday Studios
Episode: Cyprus 7: Where Are All The Greek Gaming Studios on Cyprus?
Julia Lebedeva
Partner and CEO at WN Media Group, known for organizing White Nights conferences
WN Media Group
Episode: Cyprus 6: The Secret Behind White Nights Conferences with Julia Lebedeva
Aleks Bogdanov
CEO of Studio 42, a game development studio
Studio 42
Episode: Cyprus 1: What If Cyprus Becomes The NEXT BIG Tech Powerhouse? Aleksandr Bogdanov, CEO of Studio 42

Hosts

Michail Katkoff
Jen Donahoe
Head of Marketing and Publishing, involved in various roles including marketing and publishing strategies.
Eric Kress
Phillip Black

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 529 ratings
  • Ever wonder what the far right thinks about gaming?

    From promoting authoritarian states in unmarked ads, to mocking the homeless as not real people, to blaming Joe Biden for the EU existing (?!?) and now finally to Ai not succeeding in gaming not because it doesn’t work but because of “left wing artists”.

    How daft are they? They used to have an entire series dedicated to the “inevitable” rise of NFTs and web 3 gaming.

    Philip black may be known as the stupidest man in gaming for a reason… but please hire them as consultants!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BigBetter
    United States2 months ago
  • Underwhelming

    For such a good newsletter the hosts are actually pretty weak in podcast form. Chore to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Jrd929
    United States3 months ago
  • Entertaining and useful

    Great host and guests covering all holistic industry topics and deep dives on topical events

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BigDave1092
    Sweden4 months ago
  • Fun and insightful

    Need to drop Ethan though

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NC099
    United States4 months ago
  • Great info, hosts are hit or miss

    The show breaks down weekly game industry news, giving high level takes and opinions on the goings on of the industry and the moves made by some of the biggest players.

    Generally the info they talk through is interesting and thought provoking. The things that filter to the top for discussion are usually sorted by amount of money at stake (if not intentionally, in practice). It leads to a lot of mobile games discussion, which I found enlightening due to the fact that the news in that sphere is l... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Demons_
    United States7 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the informative and engaging discussions that deep dive into the gaming industry's mechanics and trends.
The podcast offers valuable insights that can benefit professionals in the gaming industry, making it a recommended listen for those wanting to stay current in the field.
There are mixed feelings regarding the hosts' styles, with some finding the dynamic enjoyable while others consider it unprofessional at times.

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316. Slipknot's Clown: Building Games Like You Build a Band
Q: What changes do you think the influx of creator led studios will bring to game innovation, to culture, to expectations from players?
I want partners that love it. They're the only ones that will get the gig because I don't have the ability to offer what I possess.
316. Slipknot's Clown: Building Games Like You Build a Band
Q: What advice would you give to those listening, many of those folks today, which are game devs, how do they get the best out of doing a collaboration with an artist or a creative like you?
The left brainers need to understand that the right brainers understand that anything worth doing is worth doing for money.
312. How Three Engineers No One Wanted to Fund Built a $XXXM Company
Q: What is the hardest thing to explain to your family about your work?
Chris noted that it was challenging to convey their unusual working hours to their families.
312. How Three Engineers No One Wanted to Fund Built a $XXXM Company
Q: What is one thing each of you would never want to do again?
Mo reflected on starting a company while being cash poor, highlighting the hardships it brought.
312. How Three Engineers No One Wanted to Fund Built a $XXXM Company
Q: What is the most underrated trait in a great co-founder?
Andre mentioned the ability to maintain optimism despite failures, which is crucial for resilience.

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Focusing on the gaming industry's business landscape, this podcast offers insights tailored for professionals within the field. Each episode features in-depth discussions that cover a variety of topics including user acquisition strategies, the monetization of games, and market trends. The hosts, all experienced in the gaming sector, engage with relevant guests to analyze contemporary challenges and innovations in gaming, making the content both informative and entertaining for listeners. A notable feature is the blend of commentary on current events with technical discussions, appealing to a wide spectrum of gaming industry professionals seeking to stay informed and connected with the market's dynamics.

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