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GameMakers

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

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.

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In this episode, we explore the major headwinds facing the games industry, from publisher-developer tensions to the viability of long-standing business models. We start with a raw look at industry layoffs before pivoting to a deep-dive analysis of Ar... more

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NetEase Shuts Down Another Western Studio (Game Developer): NetEase has closed T-Minus Zero Entertainment. This marks the third Western studio closure as part of a broader reassessment of business priorities and... more

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Roi Nam
Founder and CEO of Airbridge
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Archie Stonehill
Head of strategy at Stash, who has published a guide on how to grow games with webshops.
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Alex Seropian
Co-founder of Bungie and game industry veteran
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Justin Yao
Background in investment banking and private equity, now an NBA candidate at Wharton
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Matej Lanseric
Long time UA guy, runs a UA agency and co-host on Two and a Half Gamers
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Jakub Remjar
Extensive background in game design and freelance consultant
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Frank Yan
Lead designer for Brawl Stars
Supercell
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Dafna Ben Onn
Director of monetization at SciPlay
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Ivan Trancik
CEO of Superscale
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Host

Joseph Kim
Host of GameMakers, Joseph engages with industry leaders to discuss F2P game development and related topics.

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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Apple Podcasts
#170
France/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#10
South Korea/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#19
Ukraine/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#23
Taiwan/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#50
Ukraine/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#65
Israel/Leisure/Video Games

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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.
From Concept to Character: AI Animation Revolution in Gaming
Q: What are some of the ways in which you're making this easier for the user to get involved with text to motion?
We're aware that text prompting for animation can be challenging, and we're working to improve this by refining interaction methods and allowing for easier sequential animations.
From Concept to Character: AI Animation Revolution in Gaming
Q: Can you characterize where you are, where the industry is in terms of using AI for animations from a cost-savings perspective?
In theory, AI could provide significant cost savings by accelerating the animation process, but the focus is actually more on speeding up workflows rather than just cutting costs.

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Frequently Asked Questions About GameMakers

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

A comprehensive discussion platform focusing on the multifaceted world of free-to-play (F2P) game development, this podcast brings together industry experts to share their insights on various critical topics. Episodic content frequently traverses areas such as monetization strategies, game design intricacies, live operations management, and the evolving processes in game production. Unique to this series is the commitment to not just current trends but in-depth exploration of the underlying business dynamics that drive success in the gaming arena. This podcast is likely to engage both established developers and newcomers to the industry, offering them valuable information and perspectives to enhance their understanding of the gaming landsca... more

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Recent guests on GameMakers include:

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

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