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GameMakersWeb Shops: From 10% to 50% Revenue – The Playbook Top Games Don't Want You to KnowApple and Google are taking 43% more money from your game than you think – and your competitors are using web shops to capture that revenue instead. In this eye-opening discussion, Stash's Chief Growth Officer reveals how top mobile games generate 50%+ of revenue through direct-to-consumer channels while others leave millions on the table.Why you need to watch this:- Discover the hidden math behind the "30% platform fee" that's costing you millions- Learn the exact playbook Scopely and Supercell use to maximize web shop revenue- Understand how the Epic ruling changes everything for mobile monetization- Get actionable metrics and strategies you ca...
2025-07-131h 21GameMakersGame PM Evolution: Insights on AI, Strategy & SurvivalThe game development industry is in flux. From the intense pressure of the attention economy and global competition to the seismic shifts brought by Artificial Intelligence, how is the crucial role of the Product Manager evolving? Join us for an in-depth exploration of these critical questions, featuring a panel discussion, "The Evolution of the Product Manager," and an exclusive after-panel debrief. Hear directly from industry product leaders as they dissect the challenges and opportunities ahead. Speakers:* Oren Debi. Generative AI Lead & VP Product at SciPlay.* David Duong. Sr. Director of Pr...
2025-06-131h 10
Classroom Narratives: Healing in EducationOne Breath at a Time: Reclaiming Energy and Self in the Classroom with Kim Brooks📘 Episodic Synopsis:In this deeply reflective and empowering episode, Joey sits down with former educator and wellness guide Kim Brooks to unpack the reality of teacher burnout—and how educators can reclaim their energy without guilt. Drawing from nearly two decades in the classroom and her journey into breathwork, yoga, and healing, Kim shares practical tools and heartfelt wisdom to help educators slow down, set boundaries, and reconnect with themselves. Whether you’re in your first year or a seasoned teacher contemplating change, this conversation is your permission slip to pause and breathe.🔗 Resources...
2025-06-1129 min
I'll Ask The Questions Around Here!“Video Games” With Mrs. Kim Meltzer, AKA “Esports Mom”!In this episode of I'll Ask The Questions Around Here, Dr. Joseph Elisha sits down with Kim Meltzer, co-founder and CEO of Destination Esports, affectionately known in the gaming world as the "Esports Mom." From a childhood shaped by personal loss to trailblazing a hospitality-driven approach in the global gaming industry, Kim shares how nurturing others became her calling. They discuss the evolution of gaming culture, the mental health dynamics surrounding screen time, and how faith, motherhood, and perspective have guided her path. Kim also shares insights into planning major Esports events and her mission to reshape perceptions of...
2025-05-0759 minGameMakersGDC 2025: What Happened?Join us for an in-depth discussion on the Game Developers Conference 2025 with industry veterans as they share their perspectives and what was learned during GDC on the current state of the gaming industry. This candid conversation explores attendance trends, market challenges, investment landscapes, and what's next for game developers in a changing economy.Our panel discusses:⭐ GDC attendance trends and the shift to more exclusive, executive-focused events⭐ The "age of efficiency" and austerity measures affecting game studios⭐ Investment challenges and the evolving VC landscape for gaming⭐ Platform dynamics between develope...
2025-03-2649 min
Building Better GamesE84: The Real Cost Of Founding A Game Startup with Joseph KimThe gaming industry is changing rapidly, and the global landscape is shifting in ways many studios aren’t prepared for. Are Western game studios becoming too complacent? What role will international development play in the future of game creation? In this episode, Joseph Kim, CEO of Lila Games, shares hard-earned lessons about building a game studio in India, the challenges of hiring and leading globally, and the realities of making tough business decisions in game development. Key Takeaways: The Complacency Problem – Many Western studios lack the urgency and work ethic to stay competitive in toda...
2025-03-111h 06GameMakersUnderstanding Battle Pass Game Design from Overwatch 2Dive deep into Battle Pass design with industry experts discussing Overwatch 2's approach, player psychology, and monetization strategies. Learn essential insights about progression systems, player choice, and value perception from game developer Ted Park and former Riot meta-systems expert Chris Cobb, hosted by Joseph Kim of Lila Games.Content Overview0:00 - Introduction and Battle Pass Overview3:35 - Hero-Based Games: The Main Character Problem7:20 - Battle Pass Progression and Grindiness13:15 - Value Perception and Premium Options18:40 - Customization vs Production Realities24:10 - Battle Pass Currency and Mythic Rewards System31:25 - Loot Boxes: Their Surprise Return38:15 - IP Integration and Themed...
2025-03-0453 minGameMakersThe FUTURE of 4X Games: FirstFun's Surprising Billion-Dollar StrategyJoin gaming industry veterans as they break down the unprecedented transformation of mobile 4X games. Featuring insights from Joseph Kim (Lila Games), Justin Yau (Wharton MBA), UA specialist Matej Lancaric (2.5 Gamers) and game design specialist Jakub Remiar (2.5 Gamers) on how Chinese gaming companies are achieving $8M+ daily revenue through innovative UA strategies and product design.Key Topics:🔑 Evolution of 4X game design🔑 UA innovation and AI creative production🔑 Server economics and monetization strategies🔑 Future industry predictions⏰ Timestamps:0:00 Introduction and Speaker Backgrounds3:09 First F...
2025-02-101h 05GameMakersMMPs and Attribution: What Game Studios Need to Know to GrowLeading mobile gaming experts break down everything you need to know about Mobile Measurement Partners (MMPs) in 2025. Get insider perspectives from AppsFlyer, Wildcard Games, and industry veterans on when to use MMPs, how much they really cost, and where the industry is heading. Perfect for mobile game developers, UA managers, and studio executives looking to optimize their marketing strategy and understand the evolving role of MMPs in today's privacy-first environment.
OUTLINE:
00:00 - Introduction & Overview
03:43 - What is an MMP? Core Functions Explained
05:28 - SDK Integration Benefits
08:02 - Attribution & Performance Tracking
12:24 - Impact of IDFA Deprecation
16:32 - When Do Studios...
2025-01-301h 04
The Future is GoldenEpisode 2: The Cost of Playing Small with Joseph King BarkleyIn this episode, Joseph King Barkley and Ruthie Kim discuss Ruthie's own coaching journey. Together, they pull back the curtain on how Ruthie has wrestled with playing small, what has helped in her growth journey, and highlight key insights that will help anyone who is ready to explore what they are capable of. Joseph Barkley is the President of the Meta Performance™ Institute, a master trainer, executive coach, Associate Partner in Novus Global, and author of 3 books. His diverse background as an entrepreneur and non-profit leader uniquely positions him as a seasoned expert in motivating an...
2024-08-2729 min
Joseph Z PodcastBANKING & ECONOMY PROPHECY!! KIM CLEMENT Prophesied August, Sept, Oct!! | Prophecy LiveIn this prophetic live broadcast, Joseph Z brings our attention to the recent economic misfortune that has recently been recorded in the money market. He references the Book of Psalm 27:4-5 to encourage us, reminding us that God shall hide us in His pavilion in the middle of difficulty for the name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous run to it and are safe. Also, he informs us that we’re coming into a time of do-over because we’re in a do-over season and year. He shares a clip detailing Kim Clement’s prophecy where he rev...
2024-08-0740 minGameMakersBrawl Stars Godzilla Event Product Roundtable Discussion | Liquid & Grit x GamemakersWe partnered with Liquid & Grit to discuss the Brawl Stars Godzilla event, which had a massive impact on Brawl Stars' revenue and downloads.
- Highest weekly revenue ever
- 59% revenue increase and 107% downloads increase 3Wo3W
We review the event and discuss the implications and lessons learned.
Discussion Outline:
00:00 - Introduction of the roundtable, Joseph Kim, and the participants.
00:12 - Introduction of Joseph Kim and his work.
01:18 - Overview of Brawl Stars and its game modes.
02:07 - Discussion on the popularity of Brawl...
2024-07-2153 minGameMakersNvidia - On the way to becoming the world's most valuable company | Pixels & Profits #9Matthew Kanterman, Joseph Kim, and Brian Peganoff discuss Nvidia as well as gaming related offerings from the company:
Nvidia business overview
Future growth drivers
Valuation
Competitive landscape
Future outlook
2024-03-1552 minGameMakersGaming x AI: How Atlas makes models for 3D worlds 200X faster! (ft. CEO Ben James)Dive into the future of game development with Joseph Kim as he interviews Ben James, CEO of Atlas, a groundbreaking company at the forefront of integrating AI into the creative process of game design. In this exclusive interview, discover how Atlas's cutting-edge technology is transforming 2D reference images into fully-realized 3D models, propelling the development of immersive 3D MMO worlds into new realms of efficiency and creativity.
What You'll Learn:
✔️ The innovative AI technology behind Atlas and its ability to revolutionize the creation of 3D assets.
✔️ How Atlas's platform is making the game development process faster, more efficient, and boundles...
2024-02-1234 minGameMakersGameOver #7: '24 Layoffs!, "Too many games," New Halo, Epic #1 on Console, State of UGC, AI, China, Steam Breaks RecordsArthur Trusov and Joseph Kim discuss the latest gaming news from the past week.
Layoffs:
Unity to lay off 1,800 staff as it continues company reset
Twitch is cutting one-third of its staff
Playtika to cut 300 - 400 more jobs in latest rounds of layoffs
Discord is laying off 17 percent of employees
11 Days Into 2024 And 2700+ Video Game Layoffs Have Been Announced
Nacon exec says industry's problem is "too many games"
UE5-Powered New Halo Reportedly in Development at 343 Industries – Rumor
Epic finally claims top spot for publisher MAU share on co...
2024-01-151h 03GameMakersHow Profitable is Monopoly Go? (Is #1 really #1?)In this podcast episode, Joseph Kim, Matej Lancaric, and Summer Liu discuss the profitability of the game Monopoly Go.
They explore the controversy surrounding the game and the lack of a widely accepted definition of profitability in the industry.
The conversation covers data analysis, marketing strategies, and the use of different creatives. The hosts also discuss the importance of understanding CPIs and the impact of scaling up advertising spend.
The conversation delves into the topic of profitability in the mobile games business, exploring the nuances and challenges of defining and achieving profitability. It discusses the importance of maintaining scale...
2024-01-1253 min
Game OverSavvy Games $30B?, iPhone gaming in trouble, Game Industry Job Hunting, Netflix, Predictions | E6Joseph Kim and Arthur Trusov talk top game charts, game industry news, and games we're playing.
2024-01-0959 minGameMakersSavvy Games $30B?, iPhone gaming in trouble, Game Industry Job Hunting, Netflix, Predictions | GO #6Joseph Kim and Arthur Trusov talk top game charts, game industry news, and games we're playing.
Savvy Games Group: “Approximately 75 percent of our capital allotment has not yet been invested”
The future of iPhone gaming is in trouble
My personal rollercoaster of job hunting and growth in the games industry
Kim Kardashian: Hollywood mobile game to shut down
Netflix considers ways to make money from video games in potential pivot
Predictions for 2024’s gaming
Star Citizen has a $48,000 DLC??
Game Studio...
2024-01-0959 minGame Over8 Ball Pool. Sony MIcrosoft Riposte mobile M&A in '24?, Owen Mahoney, Top 5 FPS Games, Starfield "Mostly Negative", Top Steam and Nintendo Games of '23, Layoffs in '23 | GO #5Joseph Kim and Arthur Trusov talk top game charts, game industry news, and games we're playing.
0:00 Intro - New Years Eve
2:52 Top Steam charts - Baldur’s Gate 3, Lethal Company, Elden Ring and Cyberpunk 2077 big jumps
6:27 Top mobile charts - Ice Scream 8, 8 Ball Pool, Royal Match vs. Monopoly GO
9:40 8 Ball Pool Keeps Trucking from Gamemakers Newsletter, innovations and early history, opportunity in runner games
14:52 Sony Activision Riposte will involve mobile gaming from Reuters
20:27 from Owen Mahoney interview: “Nobody in the industry is happy” from Game Fi...
2024-01-021h 11GameMakers8 Ball Pool. Sony MIcrosoft Riposte mobile M&A in '24?, Owen Mahoney, Top 5 FPS Games, Starfield "Mostly Negative", Top Steam and Nintendo Games of '23, Layoffs in '23 | GO #5We discuss game industry news for the past week: Joseph Kim and Arthur Trusov.
0:00 Intro - New Years Eve
2:52 Top Steam charts - Baldur’s Gate 3, Lethal Company, Elden Ring and Cyberpunk 2077 big jumps
6:27 Top mobile charts - Ice Scream 8, 8 Ball Pool, Royal Match vs. Monopoly GO
9:40 8 Ball Pool Keeps Trucking from Gamemakers Newsletter, innovations and early history, opportunity in runner games
14:52 Sony Activision Riposte will involve mobile gaming from Reuters
20:27 from Owen Mahoney interview: “Nobody in the industry is happy” from Game File newslet...
2024-01-021h 11Game OverChina regulations tank Netease and Tencent, Take-Two's $12B Zynga bet tumbles, Valorant Mobile, Insomniac Games leak, More layoffs, Winter sale and gaming deals | GO #4Joseph Kim (Oldie but Goodie) and Arthur Trusov (Young Blood) discuss top charts and gaming news.
0:00 Intro
2:22 Top Steam charts
5:05 Top mobile charts
7:45 China to curb gaming spend: Netease and Tencent plunge
10:13 China regulator to study concerns about the new gaming curbs
12:45 Take-Two Bet $12B Just as mobile games tumbled
19:33 Valorant Mobile Game
25:30 Insomniac Games major hacking leak
29:30 GTA hacker sentenced
30:45 More layoffs at Sony, may close studio
32:35 Steam Winter sale up to 60% off...
2024-01-0141 min
GameMakersChina regulations tank Netease and Tencent, Take-Two's $12B Zynga bet tumbles, Valorant Mobile, Insomniac Games leak, More layoffs, Winter sale and gaming deals | GO #4Joseph Kim (Oldie but Goodie) and Arthur Trusov (Young Blood) discuss top charts and gaming news.
0:00 Intro
2:22 Top Steam charts
5:05 Top mobile charts
7:45 China to curb gaming spend: Netease and Tencent plunge
10:13 China regulator to study concerns about the new gaming curbs
12:45 Take-Two Bet $12B Just as mobile games tumbled
19:33 Valorant Mobile Game
25:30 Insomniac Games major hacking leak
29:30 GTA hacker sentenced
30:45 More layoffs at Sony, may close studio
32:35 Steam Winter sale up to 60% off...
2023-12-2841 minGame OverNetflix game strategy, Fortnite breaks records, Tiktok breaks $10B, Epic vs. Google, and more! | Go #3Game over podcast Episode #3.
Joseph Kim and Arthur Trusov talk top game charts, gaming news, and games we're playing.
Overview:
0:00 Intro
2:19 Top Steam charts
4:32 Top Mobile charts
6:10 Netflix future games strategy
10:30 Epic Games hits all time records with Fortnite
13:12 TikTok hits over $10B in mobile IAP revenue
15:45 Epic Games wins verdict against Google for monopolistic behavior
21:40 Max Payne voice actor passed away
22:50 First home game console turns 50 years old
24:00...
2023-12-1944 min
GameMakersNetflix game strategy, Fortnite breaks records, Tiktok breaks $10B, Epic vs. Google, and more! | Go #3Game over podcast Episode #3.
Joseph Kim and Arthur Trusov talk top game charts, gaming news, and games we're playing.
Overview:
0:00 Intro
2:19 Top Steam charts
4:32 Top Mobile charts
6:10 Netflix future games strategy
10:30 Epic Games hits all time records with Fortnite
13:12 TikTok hits over $10B in mobile IAP revenue
15:45 Epic Games wins verdict against Google for monopolistic behavior
21:40 Max Payne voice actor passed away
22:50 First home game console turns 50 years old
24:00...
2023-12-1944 minGameMakers"Unity, I'm done," Stormgate RTS Kickstarter, Sega's $800M Super Game, GTA 6, Game Awards | GO #2From Game Over podcast. Dual publishing here until we get a bigger audience. Joseph Kim and Arthur Trusov talk top games by market charts, gaming news, and games we're playing.
Agenda:
0:00 Intro
2:11 Top Steam charts
3:25 Top Mobile charts
6:53 “Unity, I’m Done” - Fundamentally Games CEO quits Unity
13:56 Frost Giant’s Stormgate RTS fully funds Kickstarter
21:22 Sega’s new Super Game with an over $800M budget
25:50 GTA 6 Launch trailer and announcement
33:10 Day Before extraction shooter Top 10 worst rated game on St...
2023-12-1250 minGame Over"Unity, I'm done," Stormgate RTS Kickstarter, Sega's $800M Super Game, GTA 6, Game Awards | E2Joseph Kim and Arthur Trusov talk top games by market charts, gaming news, and games we're playing.
Agenda:
0:00 Intro
2:11 Top Steam charts
3:25 Top Mobile charts
6:53 “Unity, I’m Done” - Fundamentally Games CEO quits Unity
13:56 Frost Giant’s Stormgate RTS fully funds Kickstarter
21:22 Sega’s new Super Game with an over $800M budget
25:50 GTA 6 Launch trailer and announcement
33:10 Day Before extraction shooter Top 10 worst rated game on Steam
37:50 EA’s old multiplayer games getting shut down
41:25...
2023-12-1250 minGame OverMassive game industry layoffs, TikTok gaming unit shut down, Solo dev Lethal Company to #1 on Steam | E10:00 Intros - Joseph Kim and Arthur Trusov
4:22 Top Steam charts Nov 21 -28, 2023
6:34 Top WW mobile charts Nov 19 - 25, 2023
10:03 Video game company layoffs
16:43 Marvel Snap publisher Nuverse shuts down
20:00 GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition going to Netflix
24:25 Lethal Company solo dev hits #1 on Steam charts
30:50 Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 shifts from expansion pack to full game
35:00 Games spotlight: The Finals
39:20 Alan Wake 2
40:10 Lethal Company
43:30 Wild Rift
44:00 Netflix’s Into the Dead 2
44:35 Century Games Frozen City...
2023-12-0349 min
Gotchu GotchuI Love Snow BunniesIn this week's episode, we will be talking about "I Love Snow Bunnies" with Danny Kim, Ashley Pak
2023-11-141h 08
High Road to HumanityThe Secrets of the I Ching with Joseph Kim -Ancient Wisdom & New ScienceDr. Joseph Kim explains that the I Ching was discovered around 3000 BCE, and is a collection of symbols that explain how patterns in the universe change and shift. The sixty-four symbols contain within them one of the most powerful keys to understanding the world around us. On the show we address the yin and yang of food and diet, politics, and Dr. Kim talks about numbers and the significance of the number 3. The book is called "The Secrets of the I Ching" Ancient Wisdom and New Science by Dr. David S. Lee and Joseph K Kim. Dr Kims website...
2023-11-0440 minGameMakersUnity Software (U): Huge Problems, Negative Outlook, Big Changes RequiredThere's a lot of context behind Unity's recent run-time fees and the big changes they rolled out on pricing. Find out more about Unity's business, issues & problems, and future outlook.
OUTLINE:
0:00 Intro
0:52 High-level overview of Unity’s business: 1. Create and 2. Grow
5:40 Financials overview: Create vs. Grow, revenue growth, impact from Ironsource
12:04 The new world requires a different management approach & dollar-based net expansion rate
21:30 The Unity China business - context behind JV
25:38 Unity management’s egregious stock-based compensation (SBC)
34:44 Overview of Unity M&A activity
38:40 Unity Run-time fees/pricing changes discussion
42:48 Understanding the historical context behind the Unity pricing changes
46:18 Impa...
2023-10-031h 09GameMakersMobile UA Landscape Impact on Gaming Companies (Pixels & Profits #7) ft. Matej LancaricIDFA deprecation and the end of fingerprinting *in theory* would end targeting and the ability to do user acquisition as well as in the past. What is the current state of the market and what will the impact of new changes - meaning the end of fingerprinting - have on mobile game companies?We talk to Matej Lancaric, mobile user acquisition specialist and podcast host on 2 and a half gamers for his take on what is going to happen.
OUTLINE:
0:00 Intro
2:00 History of UA spend
3:00 UA spend data points - growth vs. profitability
6:15 UA terms explanation: Payback period, ROAS...
2023-08-2241 minGameMakersTake-Two Interactive Financial Deep Dive (Pixels & Profits #6) ft. Eric KressThe Pixel bros are joined by Eric Kress from the Deconstructor of Fun podcast to talk everything Take-Two Interactive!
OUTLINE:
0:00 Intro
2:45 Take-Two Fundamentals
6:25 The $5.5B to $8B guidance in bookings
7:12 What could be driving $8B in bookings
10:30 Comparing King acquisition vs. Zynga
13:07 Rockstar and 2K Overview
15:38 Kress’ take on T2 business
20:57 Zynga Overview
23:15 Eric: Why Zynga was the worst acquisition ever
29:50 Why some investors ignore T2 longer-term risk
30:40 Bull case for T2
31:38 Why GTA6 will not sell as much as GTA5
32:48 The PC case for GTA6
33:38 Product portfolio strategy discussion: broad vs. focused
37:49 Overall outlook
38:25 T2 acquisition scenarios
40:25 Growth op...
2023-08-0157 min
Ryan Wayne Salon Podcast with Joseph Ryan & Donna LeeGet To Know New Friend Kim And Get Ready For The Diva Convention And Pink Party!Welcome back you beautiful Barbie and Ken dolls full of pink passion! Joseph Ryan and Donna Lee chat with Kim who is a fairly new client and new forever friend to The Ryan Wayne Salon. Kim will discuss why Joseph and the team make her so happy! Kim used to have short hair and now she’s got a head full of glorious hair for the first time in her mid-50’s…and she looks amazing!!! Kim’s daughter is also a new client and forever friend so she’s spreading the love within her family too. Both are now also part o...
2023-07-1909 minGameMakersWhat If? Nintendo Smartphone? Who can make a great gaming smartphone? | Pixels & Profits #4 (Part 2 of 3)Does a gaming smartphone make sense? Can a gaming publisher or other company launch a successful phone that competes with iPhone or Android phones?
What do you think?
OUTLINE:
0:00 Intro
2:30 Existing gaming smartphones
3:01 Argument for a Nintendo smartphone
9:15 Argument for a Tesla smartphone
👇 EPISODE LINKS:
- Pixels & Profits Play List: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQNQpqdo6_6ERZd901Sdxo9bnSqCmXo2d
- Matthew Kanterman, Director of Research Roundhill Investments: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-kanterman-cfa-b6345133/
- Joseph Kim, CEO Lila Games: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jokim/
- Brian Peganoff, Founder Timber Advisors: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-peganoff/
SUB...
2023-07-0912 min
Faith Across Borders: with Dr. Graham Joseph HillEpisode 3: Grace Ji-Sun Kim on the Wisdom of Women & Immigrant CommunitiesGrace Ji-Sun Kim and Graham Joseph Hill discuss how we might learn from the wisdom and experiences of immigrant women and communities.
Grace Ji-Sun Kim is a prolific writer, having published more than 10 books and 70 book chapters and journal articles. She challenges the church to engage with issues to do with the Asian-American Christian experience, and the faith-stories of Asian-American women. Her work on the social and religious experiences of Korean women immigrants to North America has received wide acclaim.
Grace Ji-Sun Kim unpacks the theological and cultural riches to be found in Asian-American and As...
2023-06-1625 minGameMakersConsole Wars: Microsoft is All-in on Game Pass, Is this Game Over? | Pixels & Profits #2 (Part 2 of 2)The market dynamics, strategy, and future outlook of console gaming: Sony vs. Microsoft vs. Nintendo.
Microsoft is all in on Game Pass. Is this the last generation of Xbox?
OUTLINE:
0:00 Intro
0:56 Impact of PC gaming to console gaming market
4:51 Why Microsoft's console business is in danger
6:26 Microsoft may not care about Xbox and hardware, Starfield will be a good test
7:43 Microsoft = Game Pass or BUST!
10:12 Impact of live services and F2P to console gaming
16:14 Does live service concentrate the market?
19:00 How important is mobile gaming to console makers - come on!
25:49 Primary growth drivers for console market
30:10 Outlook...
2023-06-1337 minGameMakersConsole Wars: Microsoft vs. Sony vs. Nintendo | Pixels & Profits #2 (Part 1 of 2)The Pixel & Profit bros discuss the long history of the console market and the primary players in the market today: Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo.
We trace back the history from the 6th generation to today and talk "profits." Meaning the key games and market history and dynamics thus far and outlook into the future.
OUTLINE:
0:00 Intro
1:05 Console market overview: Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft
9:37 Determinants of success for the console market
12:53 6th Generation: 1998 - 2013
17:18 7th Generation: 2005 - 2017
23:10 8th Generation: 2012 - 2020
29:58 9th Generation: 2021 - Present Day
33:29 Console makers differences in strategy
👇 EPISODE LINKS:
- Matthew Kanterman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mat...
2023-06-0646 minGameMakersWhere is the Game Industry Today? - M&A and Public Game Companies | Pixels & Profits #1Like the rest of the world, the games industry has undergone many changes!
The impact of the end of ZIRP, global macro trends, and the end of the age of excess leads to many changes.
We discuss where we are today, the M&A outlook, and the outlook for major public game companies.
M&A discussion
- Scopely/Savvy
- Rovio/SEGA
- Activision/Microsoft
Public Companies:
- AI + @NVIDIA (NVDA)
- Embracer (EMBRAC-B)
- Ubisoft (UBSFF)
- Take Two (TTWO)
- EA (EA)
- Unity (U)
- Applovin (APP)
OUTLINE:
0:00 Intro
3:19 Where are we as a games industry?
7:20...
2023-05-291h 27
Raise Capital LegallyCapital Raising & Co-Investing with Mark Purtell & Joseph HarrimanIn this episode, special guests Mark Purtell and Joseph Harriman of CTC Wealth Management Real Estate Funds share their criteria for co-investment partners (i.e., syndicators) including asset classes, deal structures and operator experience; and their experience raising capital for nearly $100M in offerings.The episode at a glance; -05:45 - What Mark and Joseph are looking for in operator experience, how they are structured and the role they fulfill for their fund. -09:27 - The kind of deals Mark and Joseph are looking for, “we encourage any operator to bring us a deal...
2023-04-1053 min2023-03-011h 16
Building Better GamesE31 How to Keep an Open Mind During Difficult Times with Joseph KimChoose any issue, and you'll find people with differing perspectives. This is inevitable but yet, in the gaming industry, having an opinion that's not in line with current workplace trends is condemned. But why can there only be one way to do things? Discussing this topic with us today is Joseph Kim, a longtime gamemaker and leader with a resume that includes Sega and Leila Games. He shares his philosophy surrounding the nuances in game development, including modern working methods, work-life balance vs. integration, the perceived class war between management and workers, and more.
2023-02-2840 min
sujobaeCommitment Issues | SUJOBAE Ep20We are BACK from completing our challenges and let's just say we all had quite the experience. What does take to ask someone out for a second date? We talk about some of the things we enjoyed and found embarrassing when completing our challenges. Tune in to also hear what we planning to challenge ourselves to do next.
Who do you think will get cuffed first out of the three of us?
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2023-02-241h 10
MadangMadang Podcast: Graham Joseph Hill, Ep. 25Welcome to Madang!
Madang is the outdoor living room of the world. Here, we invite you to sit and tune into unreserved, remarkable conversations with renown authors, leaders, public figures and scholars on religion, culture and everything in-between. This has been a dream of mine for many years and now it is. reality. Please join me at Madang.
This is the 25th episode of Madang where I converse with Rev. Dr. Graham Joseph Hill on his co-written book, "Healing Our Broken Humanity" Rev. Dr. Graham Joseph Hill is State Leader for Baptist Mission Australia (Western Aust...
2023-02-1550 min
sujobaeWe're Going on Dates? | SUJOBAE Ep19She's back and back with stories to share. Suzie gives us a life update for the past couple of months. From dating apps to impulsive purchases, tune in to hear us talk about what we think about a new challenge we started!
What is the best food to eat for a first date?
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2023-02-031h 18
sujobaeA Healthy Lifestyle ft. Dave Guo | SUJOBAE Ep18We are back and we starting the year off with a banger. Dave Guo from the Irregularity Podcast joins us to talk about his experience with podcasting and trying to live a health-conscious lifestyle. Lactose intolerant, Vegetarian, Calorie Counting, we talk about it all. Make sure to check out Dave's podcast, where we made a guest appearance, and support his content as well. Hope you didn't miss us too much!!
Which one is better: Waffles or Pancakes?
Irregularity Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hiOjlzFWUr7lWwMMjkMkc?si=75e345cb89aa47dc
2023-01-191h 12
sujobaeBoxers With My Face On It | SUJOBAE Ep17It's been a while guys!! Almost two months! We were fortunate enough to be able to record in person together like the good old times and catch up. From our romantic side to our scholarly side, we talk about all sorts of things so tune in to hear how we've been doing.
Would you rather give up salt or sugar?
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2022-10-081h 00
sujobaeSit On Me (AYQ#2) | SUJOBAE Ep16Finally, we get to answer your questions. We go from talking about what kind of kimchi we are to talking about how we feel about our significant other having a best friend of the opposite gender. Shout out to all those who submitted questions and decided to give us a follow. If you missed out on getting a question submitted to us, stay tuned until we do this again!
Do you think you would be friends with a clone of yourself?
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2022-08-261h 20
Chalk Talk with Kim Y. DavisChalk Talk, more than sports! (Jonathan Joseph - 9-14-21)Chalk Talk is a production of The KD Company, where Kim Davis goes beyond the headlines for an interesting view of the what's happening in the world of sports, news, and cultural topics. She also introduces you to interesting people, places, and issues.
On this week’s show former first round CB Jonathan Joseph joins me live! Joseph, retired after 15 seasons in the NFL including nine with the Houston Texans. The South Carolina product earned two Pro Bowls, was a respected locker room leader and wrapped up his career with 32 interceptions, eight touchdowns, 200 passes defended, and 787 tackles.
2022-08-1955 min
sujobaeDrunk Stories ft. Rebecca Kim | SUJOBAE Ep15We catch up with one of our good friends from college, Rebecca! Sometimes working hard can make you stressed out and the best way to remedy it is to enjoy a drink. However, sometimes that drink can get out of hand, and in this episode, we talk about the times when we may have had a little too much to drink.
If you didn't have to worry about money what job would you want?
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2022-08-151h 15
sujobaeCalming Thunder & Tight Spaces | SUJOBAE Ep14Who else finds thunder calming? Sometimes the best way to get over our fears is to talk about them with others. We share our experiences with nightmares and pet peeves that have gotten the best of us, especially the fear of missing out. How do you deal with deciding whether to hang out or study for exams?
Question of the episode: What is your favorite video game?
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2022-07-301h 15
sujobaeNavigating The Friendzone | SUJOBAE Ep13Welcome to season 2!! The season of how-tos... This season we will be starting a new segment called "how-to" and will be giving our takes on how we approach certain scenarios or problems that come with what we are talking about for the episode. We start the season off by talking about the friend zone. We've all been there and we've all hated it, but what is the best way to cope with being in the friendzone? Or how do you friendzone a lover that you just see as a friend? Tune in to hear us give our tips.
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2022-07-211h 13
GameMakersStarting vs. The Grind | JK Vlog #1When you're at the office super late and hella tired, you do weird shit like starting a Vlog.
I'm Joseph Kim, CEO of Lila Games and we are trying to build a mobile gaming studio out of Bangalore, India.
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2022-07-1707 min
sujobaeLove & Hate Dynamic | SUJOBAE Ep12Suzie asked a random Korean guy to dinner? Tune in to hear us give you the actual truth behind our thoughts of each other. What makes us really love or hate each other and why do we work so well as a team. As we wrap up season one we wanted to end with us talking more about what we've been through and giving advice to those who will be following in our footsteps in life.
Let us know what you're most favorite episode was so far and what you want to hear us talk about next!
2022-07-141h 23GameMakersCulture Communication Isn't Enough + Employee Incentive Systems (Philosophy #18)Joseph Kim and Brett Nowak talk about cultural installation (not just conveying or communicating culture) and about how to create incentive systems for employees.
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OUTLINE:
0:00 Intro
2:01 Installing Culture (Not Just Communication of Culture)
41:45 Employee Incentive Systems
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2022-07-091h 05
sujobaeFree, Clumsy & Oblivious | SUJOBAE Ep11You guys missed her and she's back! Suzie joins us once again as we talk about summer plans and family dynamics. Sometimes it's our family that we have to lean on for support and depending on who we're talking to we either let everything out or hold things back. Tune in to hear about our families and what it's like being the older sibling.
If you were to describe all three of us individually with only two words, what two words would you use?
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2022-07-021h 12
Gateway to the SmokiesEpisode 63: Kim Ross of the J Creek CloggersKIM ROSS OF THE J CREEK CLOGGERSThis week's episode explores the world of Appalachian dance, and why it is so important to keep the culture alive.The Gateway to the Smokies Podcast is proud to introduce our special guest today, Kim Ross. Kim has roots firmly entrenched in the Southern Appalachians. A native of Snowflake Virginia, not far from the historic Carter Family Fold and the birthplace of country music on the Tennessee- Virginia border, Kim grew up loving old-time music, Appalachian culture, and especially traditional mountain dancing. Today...
2022-06-2949 min
sujobaeNew Beginnings ft. Annie Dong | SUJOBAE Ep10Going from being surrounded by corn to buildings, Annie shares her experience with moving to New York and beginning a new chapter in her life. Want to know what it's like to find a new church and group of friends? In this episode, we talk about everything from church hopping to emotional vs physical cheating in a relationship.
Let us know, if you could eliminate one food from ever existing what would it be and why?
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2022-06-261h 30
sujobaeLiving Up To Expectations & Touching Grass ft. Adrian Tsang | SUJOBAE Ep9Did you miss us?
Can you ever place too many expectations on yourself? Adrian Tsang shares about his experiences going into grad school and what it is like to set goals for yourself. Also, tune in to hear us share how we feel the year has been going in terms of our own goals.
Are you team hot pizza or cold pizza? Let us know down below.
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2022-06-201h 27
sujobaeAnswering Your Questions (AYQ#1) | SUJOBAE Ep8You asked and we answered! If you missed out on asking us a question, follow us on our social media and we'll answer your questions in the next AYQ. Tune in to our first Q&A from you guys and let us know what you think of our answers.
If you had to choose, would you rather let your significant other spend a night out drinking or an overnight trip with someone of the opposite gender?
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2022-05-091h 20
sujobaePost-Grad & Bucket List ft. Mark Zhang & Henry Wang | SUJOBAE Ep7We had our alumni friend Mark Zhang and also our class friend Henry Wang join us on the podcast this episode. Listen to us talk about what we look forward to post-grad or what we've been up to recently. Also, tune in to hear about our bucket lists and what we want to do in the future.
If you were a pasta shape, which one would you be?
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2022-04-3059 min
sujobaeBiggest Regrets | SUJOBAE Ep6It's been a while since we've uploaded. How have you guys been? What are some regrets you have in life? Listen to us talk about some things that we wish we could have maybe done in college differently.
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2022-04-2440 min
GameMakersWeb3 Opportunities for Game DevsWe discuss the current opportunity space for traditional game developers around Web3.
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OUTLINE:
0:00 Introduction
1:51 Why Web3?
6:20 What Does Web3 Mean?
24:37 Axie Hack & Big Risks
39:27 Emotional Web3 Devs
46:08 Areas of Innovation
1:00:49 Investment & Valuations
1:06:42 Companies to Watch
2022-04-241h 21
The Jimmy Kim Show on Radio Dabang 99.5FMThe Jimmy Kim Show on Radio Dabang 99.5FM - Guest Joseph MenslageThe Jimmy Kim Show on Radio Dabang 99.5FM!Joseph Menslage is the President and Publisher of Katy and Fort Bend Christian Magazines. He founded Katy Christian Magazine in 2005 and that’s when he realized the urgent need for publications willing to give voices to the voiceless, without political correctness or censorship. He founded sister-publication Fort Bend Christian Magazine in 2014.Joseph is also the co-founder of the Katy Christian Chamber of Commerce, where entrepreneurs can network, build business connections, listen to passionate speakers, and enjoy monthly breakfasts/lunches. He also hosts a weekly political satire YouTube ch...
2022-03-1555 min
sujobaeLong Distance Romance ft. Amber Wu | SUJOBAE Ep5We all know how hard it is to socialize during covid, let alone date. How about keeping up with a long-distance relationship? We are joined by Amber Wu to talk about what it was like for her to meet and date her current significant other during quarantine. Tune in to hear about our thoughts on long-distance relationships and Amber's stories with her experiences.
If you were a Marvel character, who would you be and why?
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2022-03-131h 13
sujobaeBody Image & Insecuri-TEAs | SUJOBAE Ep4Freshman 15 or freshman 50? What do you do when you aren't satisfied with how you look? Tune in to hear about our insecurities and how we dealt with them growing up and through college.
What was your nickname growing up?
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2022-03-071h 10
sujobaeWhere are you REALLY from? | SUJOBAE Ep3First Generation Korean American? Second Generation Korean? Listen to us talk about growing up as Korean in the United States and our different backgrounds and experiences.
What TV show do you see yourself in?
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2022-02-231h 11
Awesome Marriage PodcastA Forever Marriage Mindset with Special Guests Joseph & Marissa Msefya from ForeverMarriages | Ep. 502If you’re a millennial, somewhere near that generational neighborhood, or just curious about the impacts of our culture on marriage, don’t miss this one! Joseph and Marissa Msefya from ForeverMarriages join Dr. Kim today to dig into some of the cultural pressures couples are facing, and to share ways to grow through them and pursue a healthy, lasting marriage. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Subscribe to Podcast Email to make sure you never miss an episode and get noteworthy quotes, resources, and more delivered straight to your...
2022-02-2237 minAwesome Marriage PodcastA Forever Marriage Mindset with Special Guests Joseph & Marissa Msefya from ForeverMarriages | Ep. 502If you’re a millennial, somewhere near that generational neighborhood, or just curious about the impacts of our culture on marriage, don’t miss this one! Joseph and Marissa Msefya from ForeverMarriages join Dr. Kim today to dig into some of the cultural pressures couples are facing, and to share ways to grow through them and pursue a healthy, lasting marriage. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Subscribe to Podcast Email to make sure you never miss an episode and get noteworthy quotes, resources, and more delivered straight to your...
2022-02-2237 min
sujobaeBig Guys & Skinny Girls | SUJOBAE Ep2How would you let someone know you like them? In this episode, we talk about our types and things we look for in a relationship and how we would go about to initiate one.
Also what's your favorite juice?
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2022-02-021h 05
sujobaePlatonic Friendships | SUJOBAE Ep1In this episode, we talk about if guys and girls can be 100% platonic friends. Get to know how we met each other and also listen to our opinions on dating our closest friends.
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2022-01-3158 min
Another Way To See ItVery Special Guest Joseph CorellaSend us a textOn this episode of Another Way To See It, the coaches welcome Joseph Corella. Joseph is an extraordinary personality and light. He is the creator of 567 Broadway, an energetic Broadway style full body workout. Joseph started dance at the age of seven, and learned so much about the incredible benefits “dancing it out” can provide for both body and mind. His mission is to share that message with as many people as he can. Most importantly, he believe in positive movement and inspiring adults to get up, move, create, and ha...
2022-01-1848 min
GameMakersPhilosophy #10: Recruiting Like A Pro | Games IndustryToday we discuss one of the most important topics for the success of a games studio, especially for startups and those working on new game projects: RECRUITING!
GUEST:
- Tayber Voyer, VP of Product - A Thinking Ape
HOSTS:
- Joseph Kim, CEO at LILA Games
- Brett Nowak, CEO at Liquid & Grit
Read about it in the GameMakers newsletter
2021-12-251h 41
GameMakersPhilosophy #9: Bill Walsh | Don't Make EnemiesBill Walsh, the Hall of Fame NFL coach, had a number of incredibly insightful and effective leadership philosophies as discussed in his book "The Score Takes Care of Itself." One philosophy Walsh discusses is something he calls "Make Friends, Not Enemies."
We discuss this concept and as always the nuance and specific application. Check it out!
HOSTS:
- Joseph Kim, CEO at LILA Games
- Brett Nowak, CEO at Liquid & Grit
Read about it in the GameMakers newsletter: https://gamemakers.substack.com/
2021-12-1754 min
GameMakersWhat Makes A Great Tech Lead or CTO ft. Niklas Herriger, Tommy Krul, and Avinash PandeyAn in-depth discussion on how to technical leads at gaming companies can become great!
Super far-ranging conversation from the scope of work, biggest problems, transitioning from individual contributor to manager, how to spend day to day, biggest lessons learned, and more!
SPEAKERS:
- Niklas Herriger, Executive Coach, Founder of 8 Bit Coaching
- Tommy Krul, CTO Super Evil Megacorp
- Avinash Pandey, CTO LILA Games
HOST:
- Joseph Kim, CEO, LILA Games.
Read about it in the GameMakers newsletter!
2021-12-131h 17
GameMakersPhilosophy #6: The Future of Work: Remote vs. Office | The Debate!Companies globally require new ways of managing as they grapple with new working conditions from the coronavirus pandemic. As companies adapt to greater work-from-home environments, new problems have arisen.
Brett believes in a new world of remote work where those who don't adapt will not survive, JK believes that for "complex work" and for companies that are working in complex work environments especially those working on 0 to 1 products, in-office environments are best.
Hear both sides including specific nuance, trends, themes, and analysis of remote vs. office work.
What will be the future of work...
2021-12-121h 12
GameMakersPhilosophy #8: How to Make Difficult Decisions!How should you make difficult decisions? What are common kinds of difficult decisions in the games industry? What are common decision-making models? What are important distinctions between types of decisions?
Deep dive on this very important topic in great depth and with our typical philosophical approach!
HOSTS:
- Joseph Kim, CEO at LILA Games
- Brett Nowak, CEO at Liquid & Grit
LINKS:
The Principles of Product Development Flow, by Donald Reinertsen
Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, by Jocko Willink
Making Smart Choices: 8 Keys to M...
2021-12-031h 07
GameMakersPhilosophy #7: PM Planning & Prioritization in the Games IndustryWhat kinds of planning do product managers do in game development?
We discuss the kinds of planning in concept/pre-production, production, and in live ops.
What kinds of revenue forecasting and analysis should you do?
How to plan for big innovations vs. incremental liveops beats?
GUEST:
- Adam Telfer, Senior Director of Product - Head of Central Product at WB Games: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamtelfer/
HOSTS:
- Joseph Kim, CEO at LILA Games: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jokim/
- Brett Nowak, CE...
2021-11-261h 19
GameMakersPhilosophy #4: Get Offa Me With Your Work Life Balance, Work Life Integration FTW!Lol. We discuss the nuance in definitions and scope of work-life balance, differences between work-life balance and work-life integration, compensation issues for people working a lot at start-ups, and other touchy subjects.
I generally don't edit, but went way too far on this so we edited a bunch of stuff out.
About Us:
- Joseph Kim, CEO, LILA Games
- Brett Nowak, CEO, Liquid & Grit
Read about it in the GameMakers newsletter: https://gamemakers.substack.com/
2021-10-241h 14GameMakersPhilosophy #3: Zero to One vs. 1 to N Product ManagersWe discuss the Peter Thiel concept of 0 to 1 vs. 1 to N in the context of product management. We believe there is a pretty big distinction between new game development which is oriented around this 0 to 1 concept and the 1 to N or live-ops PM.
Links:
- Zero to One by Peter Thiel
About Us:
- Joseph Kim, CEO, LILA Games
- Brett Nowak, CEO, Liquid & Grit
Read about it in the GameMakers newsletter: https://gamemakers.substack.com/
2021-10-1855 minGameMakersPhilosophy #2: Data Ethics in Gaming ft. Lars DoucetToday we discuss Data Usage & Ethics in Gaming.
It’s not just about what are acceptable practices when it comes to market intelligence, there’s a bigger picture around data that impacts privacy at the device level with Apple and Google impacting IDFA, and even further with the data by companies that may be in competitive situations to their customers. Note that it was just announced that Applovin has just acquired MoPub for example.
Regular Hosts:
- Joseph Kim, CEO of LILA Games: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jokim/
- Brett Nowak...
2021-10-161h 02
GameMakersIndiaF2P: How India Becomes A World Leader in GamesIn this conversation, we have some of India’s top game industry leaders.
Speakers:
#1. Manish Agarwal, CEO of Nazara
#2. Amit Hardi, CEO of Nukebox
#3. Salone Sehgal, Genera. Partner at Lumikai
#4. Anuj Tandon, Head of Corp Dev India & MENA at Krafton
The focus of the conversation is oriented around India as a game development ecosystem. We talk about What’s keeping India from becoming the next China or Turkey, what are the strengths of the Indian game dev scene, and how do we accelerate the local Indian gaming market...
2021-09-0948 min
GameMakersIs the future of games Instant? (Lars Doucet, Emily Greer)We talk about the history and future opportunities for Instant Games. Joining us is Lars Doucet who wrote about this in his blog post (linked below) and Emily Greer, who as the former founder and CEO of Kongregate, has a strong perspective on this.
LINKS:
- Jon Lai, a16z partner, tweet on Instant Games: https://twitter.com/Tocelot/status/1404914355670437889
- Lars Blog Post "The Future of Games is an Instant Flash to the past": https://www.fortressofdoors.com/the-future-of-games-is-an-instant-flash-to-the-past/
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2021-09-011h 22
GameMakersGameBiz #3 Game Company Growth Strategies ft Chris Petrovic and Eric KressToday we will be talking about the current state of Game Company Growth and the various growth strategies being deployed by different game companies.
SPEAKERS:
- Joseph Kim, CEO, LILA Games
- Eric Kress, Principal, Gossamer Consulting
- Chris Petrovic, Chief Business Officer, FunPlus
LINKS:
- Four Growth Paradigms on GameMakers Newsletter Part 1
- Four Growth Paradigms on GameMakers Newsletter Part 2
2021-07-1349 min
GameMakersGameBiz #2: Talking Strategy & Synergy with STILLFRONT! ft. Alexis Bonte, Nadir Khan, Tobias KringeToday we are going to be talking about game publishing, the strategy behind consolidated studio organizations, and the future of the industry.
Our speakers include:
- Alexis Bonte, Group COO, Stillfront
- Nadir Khan, COO, Candywriter
- Tobias Kringe, Founder and Managing Director, Bytro Labs
Our hosts include
- Joseph Kim, CEO, LILA Games
- Eric Kress, Principal, Gossamer Consulting
- Chris Petrovic, Chief Business Officer, FunPlus
2021-07-0857 min
GameMakersGameBiz #1: Game Industry M&A (March 2021) ft. Chris Petrovic & Eric KressSpeakers:
- Joseph Kim. CEO, LILA Games
- Eric Kress. Principal, Gossamer
- Chris Petrovic. CBO, FunPlus (former SVP & Head of Corporate Strategy, M&A and Business Development at Zynga)
Content Overview:
1:15 Intro / Context
4:15 EA's Acquisition of Glu
11:16 Glu Reorganization
15:30 Zynga + AdTech
25:35 Industry Consolidation
38:40 Best M&A Targets
44:15 Smaller M&A Targets
50:00 Final Words
2021-07-0753 min
GameMakersIntegrating Crypto and Metaverse in Games | Michael Wagner CEO of Star AtlasToday we are going to be talking about the Solana Blockchain, the Metaverse, and how it all ties to games.
To speak to these issues we spoke to Michael Wagner, co-founder and CEO of Star Atlas, the company making a Metaverse game using the Solana blockchain.
SPEAKER:
- Michael Wagner, CEO Star Atlas
LINKS:
- Upcoming Star Atlas drops: http://play.staratlas.com/
- Star Atlas Social Links: Twitter | Telegram | Medium | Youtube | Instagram | Discord | Reddit | Facebook | Linkedin
- Joseph Kim, CEO LILA Games
- LILA Games: We...
2021-06-2133 min
GameMakers4 Game Company Growth Paradigms: Zynga, Applovin, Skillz, and Jam CityAs game companies become desperate for growth, what are the different strategies they will pursue?
Zynga, Applovin, Skillz, and Jam City represent 4 different growth paradigms in F2P gaming. This week I discuss their different approaches to growth and the potential risks these companies face.
LINKS:
- Joseph Kim, CEO LILA Games
- LILA Games: We're Hiring! Especially Systems & Economy Designer, Product Manager, and Level Designer!
- GameMakers YouTube Channel
2021-06-2040 min
GameMakersMetaHuman Creator | Epic's Road to the Metaverse ft. Arvind Neelakanan (Epic Tech Evangelist)Epic Games recently announced MetaHuman Creator, a cloud streamed application that enables the creation, live captured animation, and potentially, in the future, fully AI capable life-like NPCs. What are the implications of this new technology to games? In terms of cost, capabilities, and production value?
SPEAKER:
- Arvind Neelakantan, Tech Evangelist at Epic Games: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arvind-ne...
HOSTS:
- Joseph Kim, CEO at LILA Games: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jokim/
- Avinash Pandey, CTO at LILA Games: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avinash-p...
LI...
2021-06-1422 min
Love to Heal with Dr KimThe 4 Pillars of Good Health w/Joseph Yi, MDHolistic Psychiatrist Joseph Yi, MD (aka Street MD) talks 4 Pillars of Health (mental health and physical health) in this episode! Dr Joseph Yi Instagram: @yojimdtags: health, good health, maintain health, holistic health, wellness, mental health, recovery, street md, Joseph yi, basic pillars, pillars of good health--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kim-chronister/support
2021-05-0448 min
Fr Swann Continues PreachingForgotten Father (March 19, 2021, Solemnity of St Joseph)The reason Blessed Virgin Mary is the greatest among all creation is that she is in so close a union with Christ Jesus. She carried Christ in her womb for ten months before his birth. And she was with him until his crucifixion and burial. From the moment of the Annunciation to the burial of the Lord, probably over thirty years, the Blessed Virgin was in union with her son during the time of his life on earth. And as she passed, Christ did not let her body decay. He lifted her body and soul into heaven. Thus, once...
2021-03-1905 min
Let's Get CandidEpisode 16: Seminary & Pastoral Ministry (with John An & Joseph Kim)This episode is the first episode with two guests! I got to catch up with John An and Joseph Kim, who are both in seminary and serving in their local churches as pastoral staff. Although we hear our pastors speak a lot from the pulpit (or from the Zoom screen), it's not very often we get to listen to their thoughts in a candid conversation. I found it refreshing to hear their perspectives, and it made me appreciate the pastors at my church even more! They are people, just like you and me. Listen to this laidback episode to...
2021-02-1942 min
The Business of FunCombining Marketing & Product for Massive Growth with Nebojsa Radovic of N3twork & Joseph Kim of LILA GamesIn this episode of Mobile Growth & Pancakes, Esther Shatz has two guests joining her for the first time. The first guest is Nebojsa Radovic, Growth Lead at N3twork, and the second is Joseph Kim, Founder and CEO of LILA Games. They discuss how to combine both marketing and product to drive growth.Learn more about Nebojsa and Joseph:Nebojsa on LinkedInNebojsa on TwitterJoseph on LinkedInJoseph on TwitterEpisode Resources:N3TWORK Studios LinkedInN3TWORK Studios WebsiteLILA LinkedInLILA WebsiteS...
2020-11-2632 min
GameMakersGaming Trends | A Look Ahead to 2021 (SensorTower's Randy Nelson Interviews JK)In today’s episode, Randy Nelson from Sensor Tower interviews me (Joseph Kim) about gaming trends in 2020 and potential impacts for the future including 2021 specifically.
In this discussion we talk about not only the defining trends of 2020 and what will be the longer term impacts from 2020 into 2021 and beyond but in addition:
The nature of the firm
Building not only product, but also organizational advantage
How to think about and build structural advantage
How we view India from the perspective of LILA Games
Release schedules
Remote work
How to think about Multiplayer games
How to pick ga...
2020-11-2643 min
GameMakersLILA #2: Why Did We Start LILA Games?In this episode Joseph Kim, Paul Leydon, and Avinash Pandey the three co-founders of LILA Games talk about each of their personal reasons for wanting to create the new company.
2020-11-2623 min
GameMakersLILA #1: JK Gets Fired! What's Next?In May of 2019, I (Joseph Kim) got fired (practically, although not "technically") from NBCUniversal as SVP of Games & Digital Platforms based on a mismatch of values, culture, and approach.
This was the beginning of a long road that eventually led to the formation of LILA Games with my co-founders Paul Leydon and Avinash Pandey.
A week after I was fired, my good friend Miska Katkoff hosted a podcast interview with me which we published on the Deconstructor of Fun podcast.
In this episode, I re-publish that interview from May 2019 to give you context...
2020-11-2652 minGameMakersIntro to the GameMakers PodcastIn which, Joseph Kim aka Joe Kim aka JK aka J-diggity-dog discusses the objective of starting this podcast.
Also catch:
The GameMakers YouTube Channel
The Deconstructor of Fun podcast
Your host:
Joe Kim (Twitter = @jokim1)
2020-11-2402 min
Leaders Of Tomorrow Podcast166 | Joseph Kim | Key Attributes of Top PerformersIn today’s show, Chris interviews Student Works Operator Joseph Kim.
Growing up, Joseph was dirt poor. He lived in a cold basement, and at one point of time his single mother could not even afford rent, heat, or electricity.
Coming from such adversity, Joseph has really grabbed the incredible Student Works opportunity and is doing all he can to make the most of it. In this segment of the show, listeners are reminded why it is important for them to step out of their comfort zone if they wish to truly progress in life.
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2020-08-1853 minFr Swann Continues PreachingAverage Joe (May 1 St Joseph the Worker 2020)Matthew 13
When successful and popular people speak, the public tends to listen to them. Often I am surprised that the public agrees with and follows these popular figures’ non-expert opinions and suggestions without much examination. Their popularity directly becomes their credibility without particular expertise.
On the other hand, our family members and neighbours speak, we tend to half-listen or even to ignore them, even when they speak words of wisdom. The hometown people of Jesus said about Jesus, “Is not this the carpenter’s son?” and they added, “Is not his mother called Mary?” Before they took of...
2020-05-0105 min
ReformedishEpisode #4 - Church Planting for Dummies (feat. John Joseph)Join Kevin and Charles for the episode where they talk about ministry and Church planting one of their favorite preachers of all time: John Joseph. He is the lead pastor at Cheverly Baptist Church with an incredible testimony. Video from T4G here: https://t4g.org/resources/john-joseph/testimonies-john-joseph/
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2019-12-0637 min
Brand You Personal BrandingFacebook Ads or Google Ads? How To Know Which One Your Business Should Use with Joseph BojangJoseph Bojang’s kids would say he’s the best dancer in the world, but he says his best moves are creating PPC and Facebook ad campaigns that actually help businesses make money. Joseph and I spent a few months in a mastermind group together, and I just knew that one day the time would come when he and I would work together. That time is now. Recently I took on a very large client contract and needed someone to steer the ship right when it came to Facebook and Google advertising. Joseph was my guy, a...
2018-12-0535 min