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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 www.linkedin.com/in/michailkatkoff/ Eric Kress @ekress www.linkedin.com/in/erickress/ Laura Taranto @laurataranto www.... more

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Kalle Heikkinen
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Miklos Blasko
Executive Headhunter with extensive experience in gaming and apps recruitment
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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 525 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 Statesa month ago
  • Entertaining and useful

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BigDave1092
    Sweden2 months ago
  • Fun and insightful

    Need to drop Ethan though

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NC099
    United States2 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 States5 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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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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310. Pim De Witte on Turning Down $500 Million from OpenAI... Then Raising $134M.
Q: How should we think about how games are being built in the future?
Games are likely to trend towards less deterministic systems that introduce more variance, leading to improved retention and engagement.
310. Pim De Witte on Turning Down $500 Million from OpenAI... Then Raising $134M.
Q: What should game companies be afraid of?
The biggest narrative in the industry right now is whether or not world models replace engines, which is seen as more nuanced than simply a true or false question.
308. The 8 Trends That Will Redefine Gaming in Asia (and Beyond)
Q: How close is India becoming a monetizable market?
While 750 million gamers is enticing, the market is bifurcated, with real-money gaming being a different beast from traditional gaming.
308. The 8 Trends That Will Redefine Gaming in Asia (and Beyond)
Q: What are the deeper signals behind the sudden green lights in China's gaming policies?
China hasn't really changed its stance much; the policies focus on preserving local culture and limiting outside influence on content.
307. How Balatro Became a 7-Million-Copy Indie Hit | Harvey Elliott, CEO of Playstack
Q: How does it feel to have achieved such high sales with Balatro?
It's validation for everyone involved, allowing developers to create even more games.

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