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GameMakers

Joseph Kim
Brawl Stars
Supercell
Palworld
Game Development
Pocket Pair
Doom Loop
Liveops
GDC State Of the Industry Report
Epic Games
Apple
UBISOFT
Steam
Nvidia
App Store
Antitrust Lawsuit
Game Developer Conference
Generative AI
Unreal Engine
Unity
Mobile Payments

The GameMakers podcast publishes current, entertaining, and in-depth discussions on F2P game development. Topics that we cover include the business of games, F2P monetization, liveops, game design, game development processes, team structure, and more.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes180Founded5 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund just closed the largest gaming acquisition in history—$55 billion for Electronic Arts. But this isn't the typical private equity playbook.

In this episode, host Joseph Kim sits down with two M&A experts who brea... more

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This week, we're breaking down the end of an era: the historic

$55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts. Go inside the deal to hear the likely banker's pitch that sold EA's board and what this massive leveraged buyout means for the future of the ... more

Is your game only available in English? You could be ignoring over 80% of your potential players. In this deep dive, I sit down with Alexander Murauski, CEO of localization agency Alkonost, to unpack the entire game localization playbook from start t... more

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Recent Guests

Alexander Murauski
CEO of Alkonost, with over 21 years of experience in localization for game development.
Alkonost
Episode: Unlock 82% of the Global Gaming Market: The Ultimate Localization Guide
Roi Nam
Founder and CEO of Airbridge
Airbridge
Episode: Why Data Is The New Superpower In Gaming!
Archie Stonehill
Head of strategy at Stash, who has published a guide on how to grow games with webshops.
Stash
Episode: Web Shops: From 10% to 50% Revenue – The Playbook Top Games Don't Want You to Know
Alex Seropian
Co-founder of Bungie and game industry veteran
UEFN
Episode: From Halo to Fortnite: Alex Seropian's Unfiltered Take on UEFN's Future
Justin Yao
Background in investment banking and private equity, now an NBA candidate at Wharton
Novik
Episode: The FUTURE of 4X Games: FirstFun's Surprising Billion-Dollar Strategy
Matej Lanseric
Long time UA guy, runs a UA agency and co-host on Two and a Half Gamers
Two and a Half Gamers
Episode: The FUTURE of 4X Games: FirstFun's Surprising Billion-Dollar Strategy
Jakub Remjar
Extensive background in game design and freelance consultant
Two and a Half Gamers
Episode: The FUTURE of 4X Games: FirstFun's Surprising Billion-Dollar Strategy
Frank Yan
Lead designer for Brawl Stars
Supercell
Episode: LiveOps Playbook: Critical Secrets from Gaming's Top Experts
Dafna Ben Onn
Director of monetization at SciPlay
SciPlay
Episode: LiveOps Playbook: Critical Secrets from Gaming's Top Experts

Hosts

Joseph Kim
Host of engaging discussions centered around game development, monetization strategies, and industry trends, sharing insights and expertise from various guests.
Unknown Host
Host of episodes featuring discussions with industry experts, highlighting various gaming topics and developments.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Great games business content

    Another great podcast with JK. Good collaborations. Keep sharing data!

    Audio is a bit low compared to the other podcasts I listened to. Room for improvement.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    joecool79
    United States2 years ago
  • Wisdom

    I would literally pay for this content. It provides great value and wisdom to any person woeking in the gaming industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mikefggg
    Spain4 years ago

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The content is deemed valuable and relevant, resonating well with professionals in game development, though some mention audio quality could be improved.

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Unlock 82% of the Global Gaming Market: The Ultimate Localization Guide
Q: What are common problems in localization?
Technical errors and mistranslations are common, and context is crucial to avoid them.
Unlock 82% of the Global Gaming Market: The Ultimate Localization Guide
Q: What is the best timing for localization?
Localization should start from day one to ensure scalability and avoid issues later.
Why Data Is The New Superpower In Gaming!
Q: What is the most important pitfall to avoid when evolving measurement today?
Do not blindly trust last touch attribution.
Why Data Is The New Superpower In Gaming!
Q: What advice do you have for smaller studios looking to improve user acquisition?
Try out CAPI.
Why Data Is The New Superpower In Gaming!
Q: What should bigger studios focus on to optimize their user acquisition?
Invest more into measurement stack.

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What is GameMakers about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast offers a rich exploration of the free-to-play (F2P) gaming industry, engaging listeners with insightful discussions that cover various critical aspects of game development. Episodes delve into crucial topics such as monetization strategies, live operations, game design, and the overall business landscape of gaming, providing a comprehensive understanding of the industry's evolving dynamics. Unique to this show is its blend of entertainment and educational content, making it appealing not only to industry veterans but also to aspiring developers and gamers interested in the F2P model. Furthermore, guest speakers often contribute their expertise, offering diverse perspectives across episodes, which keeps the discussions fresh and... more

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Recent guests on GameMakers include:

1. Alexander Murauski
2. Roi Nam
3. Archie Stonehill
4. Alex Seropian
5. Justin Yao
6. Matej Lanseric
7. Jakub Remjar
8. Frank Yan

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