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Deconstructor of Fun

Deconstructor of Fun
User Acquisition
Mobile Gaming
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Ai In Game Development
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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 www.linkedin.com/in/michailkatkoff/ Eric Kress @ekress www.linkedin.com/in/erickress/ Laura Taranto @laurataranto www.... more

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Hosts

Michail Katkoff
Founder and fractional C-Star, with expertise in mobile games and app development.
Eric Kress
M&A aficionado and strategist with a strong background in game development and monetization.
Phillip Black
Monetization strategist with deep insight into economic trends within gaming.
Jen Donahoe
Host specializing in marketing and publishing within the gaming industry.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 518 ratings
  • My favourite gaming business podcast

    I look forward to my weekly dose of This Week in Gaming from Deconstructor of Fun. The insights are great, the hosts play off each other well, and they’re all open to acknowledging each others’ competing viewpoints on industry news. I’ve been a regular listener for 2 years now and it continually improves. The last year’s worth of in-depth interviews provide even more insight that you can’t get anywhere else. Hard questions and no fluff. Thanks for all the great content, DoF!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dennis Leong
    Canada5 months ago
  • An excellent weekly recap for the games industry.

    I have been listening to TWIG for many years now and I have always appreciated the great insights that are shared each week. Also, Kress is my spirit animal.

    I am finally writing a review today because I am so happy to hear Adam back on the show! I have been missing your commentary and insight from the product development side of the business. Welcome back!

    Thanks to everyone at TWIG for all of the great content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brandon-USA
    United States9 months ago
  • Great hot takes on gaming business

    I’ve struggled to get past the PR and flood of news in the gaming industry before subscribing to this podcast. The hosts give multiple perspectives on the news then both read between the lines and zoom out to the macro issues at play. The interviews have been hit or miss in quality and could use editing, but the updates are must listens for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Serge155
    United States10 months ago
  • Everyone get a headset mic

    Great content. Audio goes up and down depending on who is taking and if that person moves towards the microphone while speaking.

    Insider content on the video game industry with perspectives of different roles.

    Allow yourselves to go a little longer on tangents. Sometimes some really interesting things are talked about.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Elliott K27S
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fantastic

    Absolutely love listening. Informative and entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    5mikey
    United Kingdoma year ago

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TWIG #329: Royal Match Goes All-In, Discord Shifts Gears, Call of Duty Meets Its Match
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The install rate is relatively low despite high pre-registrations, indicating the challenge in mobile game success.
TWIG #329: Royal Match Goes All-In, Discord Shifts Gears, Call of Duty Meets Its Match
Q: Maybe that'll eat in. Thoughts on the GameCraft podcast?
They are really great, providing valuable insights into the gaming industry.
282. Do It Better: Creative Production with AI
Q: Do you see AI as a way to replace human creativity or enhance it?
AI enhances human creativity, allowing for more time in creative pursuits and strategic decision-making.
282. Do It Better: Creative Production with AI
Q: Do you think that brands are net gainers of the AI marketing revolution or losers?
Winners, due to their strong brand power, which can be amplified with AI.
EMERGENCY EPISODE: Capitalize on The Epic vs. Apple Ruling
Q: How can large publishers benefit from this ruling?
Larger publishers can optimize their existing infrastructure to gain a competitive edge and capture more market share due to their established payment systems.

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