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Deconstructor of Fun

Deconstructor of Fun
User Acquisition
Mobile Gaming
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Political Strategy Game
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Gaming Industry
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Social Casino Games
Grand Theft Auto VI
AI In Game Development
Casual Gaming
Unity
Microsoft
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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/michailkatkoffEric Kress www.linkedin.com/in/erickressPhillip Black www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-black-econom... more

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Recent Guests

Nikolai Alenberg-Petersen
Co-founder and chief product officer at Game Analytics since 2012.
Game Analytics
Episode: Game Analytics 04 - Retaining
Stephanie Jang
Head of product growth at Game Analytics
Game Analytics
Episode: Game Analytics 02 - Marketing
Frederik Wie
CMO of Trophy Games
Trophy Games
Episode: Game Analytics 02 - Marketing
Alex Siamantas
Co-founder and CEO of Holyday Studios
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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
Maayan Eshkol
Monetization economy lead at Supersonic
Supersonic
Episode: Masters of Publishing 4: Secrets to Winning Big with Game Monetization!
Stan Kwan
Managing Director at BetaHat and industry researcher
BetaHat
Episode: TWIG #354 Google's New Payment-Link Era and Rovio's End of an Era
Josh Chandley
President and CEO of Wildcard Games
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Episode: TWIG #351 EA Acquisition Analysis That Will Shock You

Host

Phil Black
A monetization expert and czar, known for offering insights on game marketing and economic strategies within the gaming industry.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 528 ratings
  • Underwhelming

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

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Jrd929
    United States2 months ago
  • Entertaining and useful

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BigDave1092
    Sweden3 months ago
  • Fun and insightful

    Need to drop Ethan though

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NC099
    United States3 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 States6 months ago
  • 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
    Canadaa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the blend of expertise and humor, although some find certain hosts less aligned with the discussions.
Hosts provide a range of perspectives that encourage meaningful discussions on current gaming trends and events.
High-quality industry analyses, though occasionally criticized for audio quality.
Informative insights into the gaming industry with strong interpersonal dynamics among hosts, making it a unique listening experience.

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Game Analytics 01 - Building
Q: What common pitfalls do studios face when setting up their analytics stacks?
Pitfalls include excessive tracking creating noise and not integrating decision-making into teams.
Game Analytics 01 - Building
Q: What are the bare minimums to track when launching your game as a small studio?
High-level metrics such as engagement, monetization, retention, and session length.
Game Analytics 02 - Marketing
Q: What is the biggest myth about marketability that you wish product leads would understand better?
That marketability is not something you stumble upon; it requires ongoing observation, testing, and iteration to optimize effectively.
Game Analytics 02 - Marketing
Q: How should a game studio approach marketability without a large community or existing portfolio?
They should deconstruct creatives from successful games and adapt proven strategies to fit their own game, rather than solely focusing on benchmarks.
Game Analytics 02 - Marketing
Q: What metrics should companies look at during different phases of game development?
Companies should focus on gaining attention during prototyping, then metrics like payer conversion and CPI during soft launch, and scale up to include retention and revenue metrics during global launch.

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This podcast offers an insightful perspective on the business side of the gaming industry, aiming to provide its audience with relevant and entertaining content weekly. With discussions ranging from the challenges of game monetization, current trends in mobile gaming, to insights on the evolving regulatory landscape, episodes often feature industry veterans sharing their experiences and expert opinions. The dynamic between hosts encourages a mix of serious analysis and approachable conversation, making it accessible not just for industry professionals but also for gaming enthusiasts wanting to understand the complexities behind game development and marketing.

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1. Nikolai Alenberg-Petersen
2. Stephanie Jang
3. Frederik Wie
4. Alex Siamantas
5. Julia Lebedeva
6. Aleks Bogdanov
7. Maayan Eshkol
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