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two & a half gamersVietnam’s Rise Is the most inspiring story in Gaming by Felix BrabergIn this solo episode of Two and a Half Gamers, Felix dives into the Sensor Tower data that proves Vietnam is becoming one of the biggest forces in global mobile gaming.📊 Key highlights:OneSoft at #3 worldwide with ~89M downloads in 30 days.iCame skyrocketing from $2.9M → $15M/month in IAP thanks to Screwdom.72 studios now hitting 1M+ downloads monthly, up from 44 earlier this year.58 new studios appeared in one month.Vietn...
2025-08-2709 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersWhy most Soft Launches FAIL ❌ And how to avoid the trap by Matej LancaricIn this solo episode of Two and a Half Gamers, Matej Lancaric reveals his full Soft Launch Framework: the exact 40-page playbook he uses to validate retention, monetize effectively, and decide whether to scale or shut down a game before global launch.From three critical stages — Tech Test, Retention, Monetization — to precise KPIs, country targeting, creative iteration, and UA channel sequencing, Matej walks through the step-by-step process he’s used across dozens of successful launches. This isn’t theory, it’s built from real campaign data, retention curves, LTV models, and monetization funnels from midcore, p...
2025-08-1339 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersState of the Brutally Honest UA Q2 by Matej LancaricIn this solo episode, Matej breaks down the new rules of user acquisition for mobile games in 2025, backed by real survey data from 20,000+ newsletter subs and hundreds of UA managers. Full report: https://lancaric.substack.com/p/q1-2025-brutally-honest-ua-reportFrom channel splits and rewarded UA to the creative volume arms race, fraud, AI hacks, and why your next UA hire needs to be a creative prompt engineer, nothing is off the table. This is the data-driven, brutally honest update the industry needs.What’s...
2025-07-2340 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersOne bad integration, $20,000 gone in minutes. Fraud is real! Rewarded UA is not dying, it’s evolvingIn this brutally honest episode, Matej interviews Zino Rost Van Tonningen, CEO of Tyr Ads, live from MAU (with zero construction noise this time). The focus is on running rewarded UA without getting burned by fraud, bad partners, or weak setups. Zino shares knowledge from his journey through agency work, the wild world of offer walls, and leading Tyr Ads from rewards app to global SDK powerhouse.What’s inside:The Fraud Playbook: How faked events, cheat engines, and emulator hackers can drain $20,000 from your budget in minutes if yo...
2025-06-1847 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersMAU'25 Live Special: The App Store Monopoly Is Cracking. Are You Ready?In this live-recorded episode from MAU Vegas, Matej sits down with Damon Marshall and Berkley Egenes of Xsolla's mobile leadership team to discuss how the April 30 court ruling opened the floodgates for direct-to-consumer monetization.We unpack:How mobile devs can now promote web shops directly inside iOS appsWhy this moment is the “William Wallace freedom moment” for game publishersHow Xsolla is helping everyone from indie devs to AAA publishers go directKey mone...
2025-05-2837 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamers🧠 The Ultimate Gacha System Breakdown: What Every Game Designer Should Know by Jakub RemiarEver wonder why some gacha systems print money, while others crash in weeks?In this special solo deep-dive, Jakub from 2.5 Gamers breaks down everything you need to know about gacha system design, from token economies to deck-building, duplicate handling, meta shifts, and the subtle art of collection drivers.If you're building a game with gacha mechanics — or just want to understand why Genshin, AFK Arena, and Clash Royale all work so differently — this episode is essential viewing.What You’ll Learn:The 3 core g...
2025-05-0751 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersWe Played Dreamy Room. It’s Brilliant, Hard, and Makes $27+ million a year in ADS!What if a cozy puzzle game could generate $80K/day — with 89% of that from ads? Dreamy Room is the breakout hit you didn’t see coming. It's not Royal Match. It's not hypercasual. It's deterministic puzzling at its finest — and it's scaling fast.We break down why Dreamy Room is crushing downloads, how its simple-but-hard core loop drives ad revenue at scale, and why it's one of the most innovative ultra-casual games of 2025.🧠 What You’ll Learn:How Dreamy Room hit $80K/day, mostly from interstitial adsWhy it...
2025-05-0133 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersHow to Set Up Meta AdROAS Campaigns: Step-by-Step Guide for UA TeamsMeta just changed the game for ad monetized mobile apps — and if you’re not testing AdROAS campaigns yet, you’re already behind.In this 2.5 Gamers solo deep dive, Matej walks through exactly how to set up Meta’s new AdROAS campaigns, how to unlock the hidden value in your ad impressions, and why this is a must-have in your UA strategy for Android in 2025.🧠 What You’ll Learn:Step-by-step guide to setting up Meta AdROAS (with visuals!)Why AdROAS lets you optimize for ad revenue value...
2025-04-3026 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersAd Monetization Secrets: Top Mobile Games Printing $$$ in 2025In this episode, we dive deep into the wild world of ad monetization trends in mobile gaming for 2025. From Vietnamese studios like ABI Games printing money daily to hypercasual reskins and even mobile rip-offs of popular Steam games, we break it all down.🎮 Games Discussed:Cooking Dom by ABI Games 🇻🇳Merge Sticker Playbook by Lion StudiosHamster Escape by Sunday GamesREPO Mobile (Steam-inspired horror)Dreamy Rooms (IAP-driven ultra-casual)Word Search Explorer by PlaySimple Games 💥💰 Discover:How some game...
2025-04-2434 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersHow to Unlock Hidden Ad Revenue in Google AdMob. Step-by-Step Walkthrough by Felix BrabergStruggling to squeeze more $$$ from your ads? You might be losing thousands just by misusing AdMob.Today, Felix Braberg reveals the exact setup, tips, and optimization tactics he uses to scale ad revenue for games earning $350M+ in lifetime revenue.👉 Whether you're earning $20/day or $3K/day, this episode is your AdMob playbook.💡 What you’ll learn:How to properly set up AdMob mediation step by stepThe most common mistakes (like leaving $$ in "AdMob Default" purgatory)The best ad networks for bann...
2025-04-0925 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersYour Ads Are Boring! 5 Inspiration Tricks to Ignite Your Creative Strategy by Matej LancaricWhere to get creative inspiration? That is always the hard question. Maybe the hardest one! Let’s dig a little bit deeper: There are companies/games you need to follow to uncover the recent creative trends. Continue reading!Get the Creative bible now: https://lancaric.substack.com/p/the-creative-bible-how-to-win-in?r=7qqafAlways check the competitors. Use the FB Ads library, TikTok Ad library, and Google Ads transparency center; on top of that, use Adscan.ai to spy on your competitors and see which creative is spending the most in Eu...
2025-04-0221 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersSupercell's Mo.co: Exciting new global launch. Is this the next billion-dollar game?In this episode, we discuss Supercell's latest game launch, MoCo, exploring Mo.co gameplay mechanics, monetization strategies, and overall market positioning. We go into the game's features, compare it to other action RPGs, and analyze its potential for future success in the gaming industry.https://lancaric.me/future-of-ua-creators-mobile-user-acquisition/Get our MERCH NOW: 25gamers.com/shop--------------------------------------PVX Partners offers non-dilutive funding for game developers.Go to: https://pvxpartners.com/They can help you access the most effective form of growth capital once...
2025-03-2450 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersA Human-Centric Approach to Mobile gaming industry by Ömer YakabagiIn this conversation, Ömer emphasizes the importance of a human-centric approach that prioritizes creativity, joy, and connection over mere revenue generation. He highlights the challenges faced by the industry, including the pressure on developers and marketers, and advocates for a shift back to the core values of gaming. The monologue also touches on the need for collaboration, well-being, and redefining success in the gaming world.Get our MERCH NOW: 25gamers.com/shopThis is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge f...
2025-03-1925 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersA Beginners Guide to Ad monetization: The Fundamentals by Felix BrabergThis episode of Two and a Half Gamers provides a comprehensive introduction to ad monetization in mobile gaming. Felix Braberg discusses key metrics such as ECPM, fill rate, and ad ARPDAU, explaining their importance in maximizing ad revenue. The monologue delves into how ad networks operate, how they determine ECPM, and the various revenue models they employ. The episode also covers strategies for soft launching, selecting mediation platforms, and effectively scaling ad revenue. Listeners gain insights into best practices for network selection and the significance of maintaining good relationships...
2025-03-1231 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersPublishing 101: What Game to Build, Why, and Which Publisher is Right for You by John WrightIn this monologue session, John Wright discusses the current state of mobile game publishing, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between developers and publishers. He outlines the challenges developers face in securing funding and the advantages of working with publishers, including access to expertise and technology. The monologue also covers strategies for choosing the right game and publisher, understanding the game discovery process, and the differences between farming and hunting strategies used by publishers to find new games.Get our MERCH NOW: 25gamers.com/shop---------------------------------------This is no BS gaming...
2025-02-2631 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersA Beginners Guide to UA: The Fundamentals by Matej LancaricIn this episode, Matej Lancaric provides a comprehensive guide to mobile user acquisition (UA), covering essential terms, metrics, and strategies for beginners and experienced marketers. He emphasizes the importance of data integrity, navigating privacy changes, and the role of creativity in UA campaigns. The discussion also includes insights on leveraging paid, owned, and earned media and the impact of AI on marketing strategies.This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest...
2025-02-1227 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersExploring Pokemon TCG Pocket's Revenue Trends by Jakub RemiarIn this podcast, Jakub Remiar discusses the performance and updates of the Pokemon TCG Pocket game, focusing on revenue trends, user engagement, the new expansion, and the controversial trading system. He highlights the game's revenue spikes, user retention rates, and the implications of the trading mechanics on player experience. Also touches on the need for improved game features and the future of the game in terms of expansions and player engagement. This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization...
2025-02-0524 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersHow Ads increase IAP & Subscription revenue by Felix BrabergFelix Braberg discusses the evolving landscape of ad monetization in mobile apps and games. He highlights the shift towards mobile apps, the increasing importance of ad quality, and innovative strategies for driving in-app purchases (IAPs) and subscriptions. He delves into the brain training app market, effective ad messaging techniques, and psychological pricing strategies that enhance user engagement and revenue generation. This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but...
2025-01-2922 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersProject R.I.S.E Alpha Test First Look: Gameplay & impressions! What's next for @supercell ?We dive into the closed alpha testing of Project Rise, a new game from Supercell. We discuss gameplay mechanics, user interface changes, and the challenges players face. The conversation also touches on the importance of tower upgrades, the introduction of new features and perks, and the role of bots in gameplay. We also expressed our thoughts on the game's long-term viability and compared it to other titles in the market, ultimately questioning its casual appeal and future direction. This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5...
2025-01-2348 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersWhat payback should I aim for? Mastering CPI & LTV in Mobile Gaming by Matej LancaricIn this episode, Matej Lancaric discusses the critical relationship between Cost Per Install (CPI) and Lifetime Value (LTV) in mobile gaming. He explores how different game genres affect these metrics, the importance of churn prediction for user retention, and strategies for optimizing user acquisition. The monologue also covers the significance of payback periods and how to utilize LTV predictions for effective marketing strategies, ultimately emphasizing the need for informed decision-making in the competitive mobile gaming landscape. This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge...
2025-01-2229 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamers*Emergency Episode* TikTok is Banned in the US! Now what?The ban of TikTok in the United States has sparked widespread discussion, but the implications extend beyond the loss of a single social media platform. While some may dismiss TikTok as a trivial app, this situation is part of a broader historical pattern where access to popular media is used as a means of control. Examining the ban within this larger context offers a framework to understand its significance and may provide insights into future developments. US Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban Amid National Security Concerns This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session...
2025-01-1905 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersProduct trends for Mobile Games in 2025 by Jakub RemiarIn this episode, Jakub discusses the evolving landscape of mobile gaming, focusing on the impact of CPI and IDFA on user acquisition, product trends for 2025, and the adaptation of successful Steam games to mobile platforms. He highlights the disruption in casual genres, particularly solitaire, and the evolution of hidden object games. His presentation also dives into the proliferation of fake creatives and mini-games, emphasizing the importance of templatization for success in the competitive mobile gaming market. This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge...
2025-01-1543 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersThe Evolution of Mobile Advertising Explained: How to make Ad revenue by Felix BrabergIn this episode, Felix Braberg dives deep into the mobile mediation market, exploring its history, the evolution of mobile advertising, and the key players in the mediation space. He discusses the importance of ad revenue, how it is calculated, and best practices for app developers to maximize their earnings. He also covers strategies for soft launching apps and optimizing ad stacks as developers scale their operations. --------------------------------------- 101 ad monetization guide https://lancaric.substack.com/p/getting-started-with-ad-revenue-applovin https://lancaric.substack.com/p/everything-you-need-to-know-about https://lancaric...
2025-01-0827 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersInspector Budget: UA Trends, Top Advertisers & Gaming Market December 2024In this episode, we explore the latest trends shaping the gaming industry, focusing on user acquisition strategies, game performance metrics, and the evolving impact of advertising channels. We also explore the rise of new games, the top UA advertisers, the dynamics of real-money gaming, and how platforms like TikTok and Unity influence marketing and development. Packed with insights, we discuss top spenders and tackle the unique challenges of navigating the competitive December gaming market. This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design...
2025-01-0643 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersTop 10 Gaming Predictions for 2025: What to Expect by John WrightIn this episode, our friend John Wright discusses his predictions for the gaming industry in 2025, covering a range of topics from the rise of anime games to the impact of AI on game development. He emphasizes the importance of direct-to-consumer models and alternative stores while also addressing the challenges of privacy and user acquisition. He highlights the evolving gaming landscape and the strategies developers will need to adopt to succeed in the coming years. This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our...
2025-01-0135 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersSoftlaunch Sonar #7: The Evolution of CPI Testing in GamingIn this episode, we explore the gaming industry's evolving landscape, focusing on CPI testing, game mechanics, and market trends. We also explore the new games in Soft Launch, the impact of new game launches, the disruption of traditional genres like Solitaire, and the potential of branded games like Barbie. The conversation also touches on the strategies of various game developers, including Century Games and Voodoo, and explores the future of mobile gaming amidst changing consumer preferences. This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge...
2024-12-3046 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersBlossom Sort Game Review: Exploring the Future of casual gamesIn this episode, we dive into the game Blossom Sort, exploring its revenue generation, user engagement metrics, game design mechanics, and monetization strategies. Together, we unpack the dynamics of the Chinese gaming market and discuss the creative marketing strategies that have propelled the game’s success. We also share our thoughts on future trends in the casual gaming sector, offering insights and analysis that make this episode a valuable resource for anyone passionate about the gaming industry. This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping kn...
2024-12-2644 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersHow to conquer the farming games market? Minigames FTW. Implement or die by Matej Lancaric!In this new segment, I explore the farming games market, its growth, key players, revenue insights, and player engagement strategies. I also discuss the importance of retention rates, monetization strategies, and mini-games emergence as a crucial trend. The conversation highlights opportunities for new entrants in the market and emphasizes the need for innovation and an understanding of player demographics. The episode concludes with final thoughts on the evolving landscape of farming games and the commitment required for success. Yours, Matej! This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers...
2024-12-2527 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersCreative Trends in Mobile Gaming - November 2024In this episode, we dive into the latest creative trends and insights in the gaming industry, focusing on creative strategies, emotional advertising, and the growing impact of AI in mobile game marketing. We analyze successful game creatives, share thoughts on the evolution of marketing strategies, and explore how emotions are essential for engaging players. Together, we highlight the importance of iteration in improving game performance and discuss the future of game marketing as AI reshapes the industry. Join us for a comprehensive discussion that blends data, creativity, and cutting-edge...
2024-12-2352 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersHow to increase your profitability with Cross-promotion? A step-by-step guide with Gonçalo @ BoombitIn this conversation, we have a guest Gonçalo from Boombit and delve into the intricacies of cross-promotion in the gaming industry. We discuss the significance of cross-promotion for profitability, the strategies employed by Boombit to effectively engage users, and the technical aspects of implementing cross-promotion. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced in cross-promotion and the future potential for monetization within the gaming sector. This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and A...
2024-12-1650 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersAd placements & Ad monetization trends in Mobile Games - November 2024In this episode, Felix delves into the latest trends in ad monetization within the gaming industry. We explore various games that have achieved high download numbers despite low in-app purchase (IAP) revenue, highlighting the effectiveness of ad-based revenue models. Our discussion includes detailed analyses of specific games, their gameplay mechanics, and revenue strategies, showcasing the evolving landscape of mobile gaming and the rise of ultra-casual games, particularly from regions like Vietnam. Ready to transform your game from a hybrid to a hybrid business? Enter the SuperHybrid competition from December 2...
2024-12-0949 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersTop Girl game review: Idle Game made with AI meets 4X genre!In this episode, we delve into the unexpected success of the game Top Girl, exploring its unique gameplay mechanics, the influence of AI in its design, and the surprising elements of 4X integrated into a waifu game. We also discuss the game's revenue potential, the simplification of 4X mechanics, and the future of AI in the gaming industry, concluding with predictions about the game's trajectory and the broader implications for mobile gaming. Ready to transform your game from a hybrid to a hybrid business? Enter the SuperHybrid competition from December 2nd to...
2024-12-0544 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersTriple Match City: New Evolution of casual (Match 3D) gamesIn this episode, we delve into the intricacies of a new game, Triple Match City, exploring its gameplay mechanics, revenue performance, and user experience. We discuss the game's innovative features, monetization strategies, and the impact of ads on user retention. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of mobile gaming and the clever tactics developers use to engage players while maximizing revenue. We discuss the importance of understanding user behavior to optimize revenue, the effectiveness of different gameplay mechanics, and the challenges faced in user acquisition. The conversation also highlights innovative concepts in...
2024-11-2540 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersRevolutionizing UA & Product Reporting in Gaming! Feat. Kohort & Deconstructor of FunThis is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej Lancaric⁠, Nathan Ceulemans, Michail Katkoff Youtube: https://youtu.be/_HqQKAAyMWk Join our Slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2um8eguhf-c~H9idcxM271mnPzdWbipg Chapters 00:00 Epic intro 01:24 Introduc...
2024-11-2253 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersCreative trends in Mobile Games - October 2024In this episode, we delve into the creative trends shaping the gaming industry for October 2024. We discuss the advertising strategies of games like AFK Journey, the impact of misleading ads on revenue, and the evolution of creative strategies in gaming. The conversation also touches on the importance of user reviews, the influence of micro learning in ads, and the future of game advertising trends. Main Takeaway = Reviews less important than Revenue This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge...
2024-11-1847 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersMy Supermarket Simulator 3D: The ultimate shop simulator game that makes serious money!This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtu.be/Q9rLc86vRF4 Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2ftcc85es-CesThaafn9k0BIFSVAV8FQ Agenda 00:00 Epic Intro 02:55 Exploring Supermarket Simulator 3D 05:54 Game Mechanics and User Experience 08:54 Monetization Strategies and Revenue Insights 12...
2024-11-0739 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersSupercell's Project R.I.S.E Update: Gameplay Review with new features & improvementsThis is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtu.be/_CEkh3WNXq4 Join our slack channel here: hhttps://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2ftcc85es-CesThaafn9k0BIFSVAV8FQ Agenda 00:00 Epic intro 01:24 Introduction to Project Rise 02:58 Gameplay Mechanics and Changes 05:54 Hero Progression and Meta Features 08:53 Team Dynamics and Indiv...
2024-11-0629 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersNew ways of monetization with Bright SDKThis is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg Special Guest: Ofir Meir | Director of Bright SDK group, Bright Data | Skype: live:.cid.d170945c61f0d08d | Slack: ofirm@bright-sdk.com Podcast: Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/s...
2024-11-0134 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersCreative Trends in Mobile Games - September 2024This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtu.be/9hXqXwBbv1A Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2o1689ww5-6xo82AVLQQI~IwHKvtps8Q Agenda 00:00 Epic intro to Creative Trends in Gaming 01:00 The Rise of Dream Games 03:59 Creative Strategies in Game Marketing 08:00 Innovations in Gameplay Mechanics 12:00 High Production Value in Game Creatives 16:01 The Evolution of Game Genres 19:57 Trends in User Acquisition a...
2024-10-2445 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersSoft launch Sonar #6: Is Capybara GO the next big hit from Habby?This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Podcast: Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2o1689ww5-6xo82AVLQQI~IwHKvtps8Q Agenda00:00 Epic Intro03:39 Game Mechanics and Innovations05:40 Monetization Strategies in Gaming09:12 The Solitaire Trend in Mobile Games11:51 VUGA's New Direction with Solitaire15:39 Happy Bada Go: A New Hit Game18:07 Comparing Game Mechanics and Player Engagement20:05 Innovative Game Concepts and Mechanics23:31 Marketing Strategies in Gam...
2024-10-2138 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersSaying NO to Millions revenues?! Balatro: Power combo of Poker & Solitaire.This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtu.be/bINdgyGjc_w Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2ftcc85es-CesThaafn9k0BIFSVAV8FQ Agenda 00:00 Epic intro 01:20 The Excitement of Gaming in Turkey 03:01 Introduction to Balatro: The Card Game 06:00 Gameplay Mechanics of Balatro 08:46 Deck Building and Strategy in Balatro
2024-10-1741 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersCup Heroes: Voodoo's new hybridcasual hit making $160k/day! Steady growth w/ adplacement excellenceIn this episode, we dive into a detailed review of the game Cup Heroes by Voodoo, discussing its hybrid casual gameplay, performance metrics, monetization strategies, and user experience. We explore the game's growth trajectory, retention rates, and how it compares to other titles in the market. Discussing the effectiveness of decoys and rewards in gameplay, the impact of skill randomizers on player experience, and the creative approaches used in game advertising. Our conversation also touches on the importance of testing different ad creatives! This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from...
2024-10-1457 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersReelshort Review: Redefining genre & . Next step for Netflix Games?This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtu.be/kanIGV0p0eY Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2o1689ww5-6xo82AVLQQI~IwHKvtps8Q Agenda just watch the episode! --------------------------------------- Matej Lancaric User Acquisition & Creatives Consultant ⁠https://lancaric.me Felix Braberg Ad monetization consultant ⁠https://www.felixbraberg.com Jakub Remiar Game design consultant ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakubremiar ...
2024-10-0759 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersGame Review Radar #6: The sea of Unfortunate Sharkfins! Exploring Game Updates and TrendsThis is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Podcast: https://youtu.be/11CcJvEwBM0 Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2o1689ww5-6xo82AVLQQI~IwHKvtps8Q Agenda 00:00 Epic Intro 02:57 Game Performance and Updates 05:53 User Acquisition vs. Product Quality 08:50 Star Wars Hunters Analysis 11:53 Casual Game Trends 14:58 Mobile Game Mon...
2024-10-0346 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersAd placements & Ad monetization trends in Mobile Games - September 2024This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtu.be/f8Zdk64GVT8 Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2o1689ww5-6xo82AVLQQI~IwHKvtps8Q Agenda 00:00 Epic Introduction 02:48 Experiences at Tokyo Game Show 05:52 Ad Placements in Mobile Gaming 06:47 Introduction to Game Trends 12:31 Exploring Game Monetiz...
2024-09-3039 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersDiversifying your Mobile Game UA with Influencer Marketing (real data included)This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ed Fuller, Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtu.be/CM3Kygj3mcw Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2o1689ww5-6xo82AVLQQI~IwHKvtps8Q Agenda 00:00 Epic intro 01:34 Introduction to In...
2024-09-2658 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersElder Scrolls Castles: Flop with the most successful iteration of this core gameplayThis is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtu.be/pjIeovlSVKI Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2o1689ww5-6xo82AVLQQI~IwHKvtps8Q Agenda 00:00 Epic intro 01:15 Introduction to Elder Scrolls Castles 03:13 Performance Metrics and Initial Reception 05:50 Comparative Analysis with Similar Games 07:46 Gameplay Mechanics and...
2024-09-2346 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersCreative trends in mobile games - August 2024This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtu.be/gsLQ6GCNksg Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2o1689ww5-6xo82AVLQQI~IwHKvtps8Q Agenda 00:00 Epic Intro 02:59 Creative Trends Overview for August 2024 05:53 Innovative Game Concepts and Trends 08:59 Celebrity Endorsements and Their Impact 12:04 The Evolution of Game...
2024-09-1953 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersDeadlock Valve's new game revealed: It's a shooter, NOT just MOBA.# Deadlock is finally revealed! The video includes a quick walkthrough of the gameplay. Go to YouTube for the full gameplay experience. This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtu.be/uKC2Igwm8VU Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2o1689ww5-6xo82AVLQQI~IwHKvtps8Q Agenda 00:00 Epic intro 02:57 Game Mechanics and Genre Fu...
2024-09-161h 01two & a half gamers
two & a half gamersOffline games - No WIFI games: The most profitable game in the worldThis is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtu.be/q9groW1mOnY Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2ftcc85es-CesThaafn9k0BIFSVAV8FQ Agenda 00:00 Epic intro 01:40 Revenue and Monetization Strategies 04:22 Geographical Distribution of Downloads 05:06 Developer Background and Other Games 07:19 Massive Ad Revenue 08:21 The Power of Rewarded Ads 10:29 Gameplay and Features 11:39 Cross Promotion and Expansion 14:13 Organic Growth and SEO 16:54 YouTube Cha...
2024-09-1238 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersWeChat Mini-Games: Exploring the World of Mini-Games with Lemon!This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Special Guest: Vincent Lemon Choi Youtube: https://youtu.be/Jgv4h-OPeOM Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2ftcc85es-CesThaafn9k0BIFSVAV8FQ Agenda 00:00 Epic intro 01:30 The World of Chinese Mini-Games 06:00 Combining Genres and Game Types 09:38 The Power of Genre Combination and Iteration...
2024-09-1043 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersImpulse Brain Training games: A hyper scaling app masquerading as a brain trainingImpulse is a brain training app with significant revenue and download growth. The app offers a combination of hypercasual games and cognitive training programs to improve IQ, memory, and cognitive abilities. It uses clever monetization strategies, including subscription plans and discounts, to encourage users to upgrade to premium. The app's ad monetization is heavily segmented, with different ad experiences based on the user's usage and payment status. The app also includes prompts that resemble the official Google Play UI to encourage users to make in-app purchases. The conversation explores a popular brain training app's monetization strategies and user acquisition...
2024-09-0544 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersOffice cat Idle Tycoon Live Review: $125k/day revenue with 80k/day spend = nice profit w/ Seok KangThis is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Special Guest: Seok Kang Youtube: https://youtu.be/czpeEt6lnvw Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2o1689ww5-6xo82AVLQQI~IwHKvtps8Q Agenda 00:00 Epic intro 02:35 The Popularity of Cat Games and Low CPIs 05:10 Overview of Office Cat and Its Success 07:08 Unique Mechanics and Gameplay of Office Cat 17:16 The Absence of a Reset Mechanic and Player Retention 23:56 Cleverly Placed Ads in Office Cat 3...
2024-09-021h 12two & a half gamers
two & a half gamers2.5 gamers x Live AM(F)A #5 - Ask Me Anything with Filippo De RoseThis is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers live AMA session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Filippo De Rose, Matej Lancaric⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/filippoderose Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2o1689ww5-6xo82AVLQQI~IwHKvtps8Q Agenda: 00:00 Epic intro and Secret Guest Introduction 03:01 Transitioning from Gaming to Non-Gaming Apps 06:05 Improving Day One Retention in Games 12:07 Revenue Potential of Find-the-Difference Games ...
2024-08-2259 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersSquad Busters *BIG NEW* update: No more Pay to Win. No gacha, no money!This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtu.be/zXUkwYwHamg Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2o1689ww5-6xo82AVLQQI~IwHKvtps8Q Agenda 00:00 Epic Introand Overview of the Update 01:35 Impact on Monetization and Player Base 06:24 Removal of Megas and Introduction of New Characters and Skins 10:36 Gameplay Experiences and Balance Changes 15:22 Exploring the New Game Modes 21:22 Exploring the Recent Updates and Changes in the Gam...
2024-08-1940 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersIdle Outpost Zombie Apocalypse Review: (down)scaling?This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtu.be/omK5UkWe7cE Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2o1689ww5-6xo82AVLQQI~IwHKvtps8Q Agenda 00:00 Epic Introduction and Overview 02:05 Discussion on Idle Outpost 04:11 Scaling and Downscaling in Idle Outpost 06:08 Comparing Idle Outpost to Other Idle Games 08:15 The I...
2024-08-1547 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersCreative trends in mobile games - July 2024This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtu.be/yBym7yuDi5A Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2o1689ww5-6xo82AVLQQI~IwHKvtps8Q Agenda 00:00 Epic intro and Discussion on Mobile Gaming Podcast 01:18 Creative Trends for July 05:15 Analyzing Hustle Castle 08:57 Exploring Kingdom Guard 09:53 The Rise of Survivor I...
2024-08-1246 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersInside Stormgate with Tim Morten: In-Depth Live Review & Gameplay with InsightsThis is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Special guest: Tim Morten https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-morten/ Stormgate https://playstormgate.com/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2012510/Stormgate/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/pVaQS942xI0 Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2o1689ww5-6xo82AVLQQI~IwHKvtps8Q Agenda ...
2024-08-081h 06two & a half gamers
two & a half gamersHow to create high performing AI statics? Top 6 Ad placement inspiration in last 30daysThis is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtu.be/jHiBI7HRv0M Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2ftcc85es-CesThaafn9k0BIFSVAV8FQ Agenda 00:00 Epic intro 06:03 RoomSorts by GamingCat 08:33 Traffic Escape 12:22 Pizza Ready by Supercent 15:24 Hexa Sword by Lion Studios 19:32 App Open Rewarded Interstitial Ads in Hexasaur 25:09 The Brilliance of App Open-Rewarded Interstitial Ads 27:06 Using AI-Generated Images for Creative Inspiration 32:20 The...
2024-08-0548 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersSoftlaunch Sonar #5: More Whiteout survival-like games coming!This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtu.be/bax7FJPrcgw Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2ftcc85es-CesThaafn9k0BIFSVAV8FQ Agenda 00:00 Introduction and Soft Launch Sonar 01:20 Dark and Dark Mobile 05:01 Dot Dot Blast 06:17 Coin Pusher Adventures 08:21 RoomScapes 10:05 Octopus Feast 11:57 Subway Surfers...
2024-08-0139 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersIs Zenless Zone Zero FLOP or NOT?This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Podcast: Join our slack channel here: hhttps://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2ftcc85es-CesThaafn9k0BIFSVAV8FQ Agenda 00:00 Epic intro 01:20 Introduction and Disappointment with Genshin Impact 02:19 Competition from Anime RPG Gacha Games 06:15 Critique of Gameplay Mechanics 10:50 Impressive Visuals of Genshin Impact 19:50 E...
2024-07-2545 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamers10+ billion installs x Azur Games Review live: Launching hypercasual with long ROASThis is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtu.be/nswOwChqyBQ Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2ftcc85es-CesThaafn9k0BIFSVAV8FQ Agenda 00:00 Epic intro 08:04 The Challenges and Potential of the Hyper Casual Market 17:45 Azur Games' Flexible Publishing Strategy 25:33 The Importance of Profitability and ROAS Targets 29:24 Deep Dive into Azur Games' Portfolio: Slime Castle 34:21 The Evolution of Survivor IO and Drawing Inspiration 35:5...
2024-07-221h 05two & a half gamers
two & a half gamers2.5 gamers x Live AM(F)A #4 - Ask Me Anything @ July 18 6 pm CETThis is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers live AMA session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/QvLCxdkd3bk Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2ftcc85es-CesThaafn9k0BIFSVAV8FQ Agenda 00:00 Epic intro 03:00 Game Design and Monetization 11:01 Implementing Back-End Logic 19:30 Choosing Monetization Strategies 32:04 Maximizing App Monetization and User Acquisition with the Molokko SDK 34:48 The R...
2024-07-1959 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersProject RISE review: Supercells *NEW* Rogue-lite Game is in pre-alpha!We are testing Project Rise PRE—ALPHA, a really fun rogue-lite game developed by @Supercell. There is so much to improve, but Supercell is taking this seriously and getting feedback from Players So far, there are 6 Heroes: Archer, Barbarian, Valkyrie, Fisherman, Hog Rider and Firecracker. You play in a team of 3 (if matchmaking works), exploring the map and trying to find the way to the next level of the tower, where you have to beat the boss stage. The perks are shared with your party so you can split up...
2024-07-151h 01two & a half gamers
two & a half gamersJune's Journey: A party to die for - The power of community-driven content in gaming!This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session with @WoogaGames & @MediaBodiesMarketing ! Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Host: Matej Lancaric⁠ Special guests: April Laws, Edward Fuller Youtube: https://youtu.be/KprKzQQelow Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2ftcc85es-CesThaafn9k0BIFS...
2024-07-0443 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersTop Creatives & Advertisers with Game Review Radar!This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #120. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Podcast: Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2ftcc85es-CesThaafn9k0BIFSVAV8FQ Agenda 00:00 Epic intro 00:29 Catch-up and Boat Discussion 09:01 Review Radar: AFK Journey 11:24 Merch Episode: Travel Town, Gossip Harbor, Seaside Escape 15:34 Merch Episode: Merge Mansion 17:29 The Coexistence of Multiple Merge Games 18:38 The Growth and Challenges of the Mobile Gaming Industry 23:09 Analyzing the Performance of SquadBusters, Pizza Re...
2024-06-2755 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersWood Nuts & Bolts Puzzle: Highly challenging & demanding match puzzle gameThis is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #117. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Podcast: Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2ftcc85es-CesThaafn9k0BIFSVAV8FQ Agenda00:00 Epic Intro05:04 Revenue and Downloads10:47 Gameplay and Difficulty14:41 Boosters, Shop, and Wheel22:40 Introduction and Revenue Analysis23:20 Ad Formats and Estimated Session Length24:15 Interstitials, Banners, and Rewarded Ads25:31 Ad Revenue Comparison and Potential26:09 Mobile Gaming and Revenue Potential27:27 Web Store and Other Revenue Sources28...
2024-06-1747 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersTotal Battle War Strategy: $600k/day revenue 4X genre success with innovative onboardingTotal Battle is a war strategy game that will allow you to become immersed in a fantasy world of battles between ancient civilizations, magic kingdoms, and great empires. Join the legendary heroes of the mighty kingdoms and build your empire in the magical world of Total Battle! Join the company of legendary heroes in Total Battle who’ll defend their territory at all costs and fight against monsters, barbarians, wizards, elves, and other foes. Develop a base and establish a strong tower defense to win all the kings battles in this medieval strategy war ga...
2024-06-1052 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersMatch Factory! A Major hit with positive advertising by Peak gamesDive into the fascinating world of Match Factory, the brand new puzzle game from the creators of Toon Blast & Toy Blast. Once you play, you will come for Match Factory every day! Connect identical items, sort tiles, and clear the board in this mesmerizing match 3D game. Challenge your puzzle-solving skills as you keep sorting and matching objects until every item is cleared from the screen. It’s not just a puzzle; it’s a test of your wit and strategy. Whether you’re on a grand adventure or simply taking a break, Match Factor...
2024-06-0453 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersBangBang Survivor $600k/day revenue: One step closer to West or just a clone of Doodle Magic?Bang Bang Survivor is finally a game where Jakub can discuss social features. Monetization is much more fleshed out. The art is much more approachable. UI is much better, even though it's still sh*t. I'm sorry. It's... BangBang Survivor is a Roguelike shooting game with unique graphic style. The story is set in a future era where a natural disaster sweeps the Earth, causing a rapid spread of biochemical infections and unleashing hordes of zombies. By that time, natural resources are scarce, and civilization are severely damaged. Players will take on the role...
2024-05-3054 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersHow to grow IAP revenue by 375%? SayGames Special with Anton VolnykhThis is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #112. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Special guest: Anton Volnykh Youtube: https://youtu.be/M5p00E7Su3g Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-29stniv6f-oLJzhx2U_mRB_ppXnJ9hvQ Agenda 00:00 Epic intro 03:36 Admiring Say Games' Work 09:19 Transitioning to Hybrid Casual Games 14:08 Consequences of Different Approaches 27:45...
2024-05-271h 05two & a half gamers
two & a half gamersZombie.io global launch case study: A Midcore game with complex gameplay & wide range of featuresApocalyptic Zombie.io adventure is available now! Immerse yourself in this delightful casual shooting mobile game in Zombie.io, where you take on the role of an adorable potato protagonist. The game unfolds in a world where extraterrestrial potatoes accidentally find themselves on Earth, forging an alliance with humans to combat the sudden zombie threat and save the world. This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #110. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news...
2024-05-2057 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersHelldivers 2 Special: Why is it so good? Second Galactic War Begins! New major Order!HELLDIVERS 2 is a 3rd person squad-based shooter that sees the elite forces of the Helldivers battling to win an intergalactic struggle to rid the galaxy of the rising alien threats. From a 3rd person perspective, players use a variety of weapons (pistols, machine guns, flamethrowers) and stratagems (turrets, airstrikes, etc.) to shoot and kill the alien threats. This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers special session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s...
2024-05-1636 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersSupermarket Simulator Mobile: Why is it so popular? Start your own Supermarket now! (#109)Supermarket Manager Simulator is a game developed by Digital Melody that has gained popularity and shot up the download charts. It is a hyper-casual game where players manage a #supermarket, stocking shelves, pricing items, and serving customers. The game has a first-person perspective and includes mini-games like checking out customers and managing inventory. The company behind the game, Digital Melody, is a small Polish company known for developing playable mobile games. This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #109. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization...
2024-05-1347 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersCTV Special: Connected TV Ads examples Unpacked with Arthur from Vibe.co. Ideal customer for CTV?This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers special live session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej Lancaric⁠, Arthur Querou Youtube: https://youtu.be/4qFeVMbbbnc Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2ftcc85es-CesThaafn9k0BIFSVAV8FQ Agenda 00:00 Introduction and Low Expectations of TV Creative...
2024-05-0941 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersFrom Hypercasual to Hybridcasual - The Supercent story. Iterative nature & Admon w/ UA in grey zoneThis is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #108. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtu.be/VyBThe0Ukq4 Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-29stniv6f-oLJzhx2U_mRB_ppXnJ9hvQ Agenda 00:00 Epic intro 01:07 Discussion on Hyper-Casual and Hybrid-Casual Games 06:10 Overview of Supercet Games and Revenue 07:29 Gameplay and Mechanics of Pizza Ready, Outlet's Rush, and Snake Clash 10:34 Comparison to My Perfect Hotel and Other Games
2024-05-0659 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersBrawl Stars' UA & Creative Strategies, Game Review Radar, GAM not dead yet? (#106)This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #106. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Podcast: https://youtu.be/zdltbj05lvU Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-29stniv6f-oLJzhx2U_mRB_ppXnJ9hvQ Agenda 00:00 Brawl Stars' Revenue Growth and UA Strategies 15:45 Different Types of Creatives Used in Brawl Stars' Marketing 35:37 Reviewing Game Performance: Block Jam 3D 42:19 Iterating on Successful Game Concepts 52:33...
2024-04-2355 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersMerge Games Market History & Full Overview: Travel Town no.1 Merge game & Gossip Harbor case studiesThis is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #105. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠Special Guest: Laura Taranto Youtube: https://youtu.be/HHUGcHxXDmk Join our Slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2ftcc85es-CesThaafn9k0BIFSVAV8FQ Agenda 00:00 The History of Merge Games 53:48 Balancing the Economy and Resource Management 01:02:46 Implementing a Collectible Album System 01:15:11 Optimizing Ad Placements and End Cards 01:30:46 The Use of Big Boards and UGC 0...
2024-04-171h 40two & a half gamers
two & a half gamersAFK Journey: A Highly Polished & Innovative RPG Game, captivating storytelling with stunning visualsThis is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #104. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtu.be/orl7awTs5zc Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2ftcc85es-CesThaafn9k0BIFSVAV8FQ Agenda 00:00 Introduction and Recap of MAU Conference 02:13 Discussion on AFK Journey and Soft Launch 03:06 Overview of AFK Journey's Success and Revenue 05:49 Comparison with Other Games and Market Traction 07:55 Lilith Games' Portfolio and Revenue
2024-04-081h 04two & a half gamers
two & a half gamersIs TikTok UA for teenagers? Soft launch sonar #4, Importance of Bid Floors, top Creatives in MarchThis is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #103. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtu.be/RBoJxFdV5YI Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-29stniv6f-oLJzhx2U_mRB_ppXnJ9hvQ Agenda 00:00 The Shift from Placements to Bidding 04:14 The Importance of Bid Floors 06:33 Bid Floors for Banners 07:47 Bid Floors for Interstitials 09:28 Bid Floors for Rewarded Video 13:53 Using Direct Sold Campaigns 14:17 Exploring Alternative Backfill Options 15:43 The Importance of Bid Floo...
2024-04-0157 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersLegend of Mushroom's Success: 150+Mil IAP revenue in 4 months? Social features, guilds, UA & AdmonThis is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #102. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Special guest: Ken Landen Youtube: https://youtu.be/gVUpvSJtkFw Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-29stniv6f-oLJzhx2U_mRB_ppXnJ9hvQ Agenda 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:10 Legend of Mushroom's Success in South Korea 05:27 Game Design Similarities 08:08 Different Core Gameplay 10:18 Discussion with Ken Landen 13:29 Monetization a...
2024-03-251h 00two & a half gamers
two & a half gamers4X (R)evolution part2. Last War: The biggest 4X in 2024! Crucial UA integration into core-loopThis is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #101. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtu.be/rlwg4d2Y3as Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-29stniv6f-oLJzhx2U_mRB_ppXnJ9hvQ Agenda 01:04 Introducing the Topic: 4X Games 03:06 Last War: Revenue and Downloads 04:12 The Conspiracy Behind First Fun 05:13 The Gameplay Mechanics of Last War 06:02 The Challenging Boss Battles 07:10 The Onboarding Process
2024-03-181h 02two & a half gamers
two & a half gamersUA trends, TikTok, building communities for power users: Doubl3Tap x 2.5gamers crossoverAnother crossover episode is here! Talking UA with Doubl3Tap gaming: Matej is a UA consultant & co-host of the Two and a Half Gamers podcast. In this episode, we chatted about UA trends, TikTok, and building communities for power users. Matej also shared his thoughts on how blockchain games have great retention (so does a typical 9 to 5), his favorite UA hacks, and the importance of leaving some budget for experiments.Stay up to date & pre-register for some exclusive content on ⁠https://www.doubletap.games/⁠You can also find us on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Z1Gt4g...
2024-03-1628 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersHybrid casual Twisted Tangle: 85% purchase revenue driven by iOS growth? Everything is possible!This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #100. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtu.be/a7rEif7GXA0 Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-29stniv6f-oLJzhx2U_mRB_ppXnJ9hvQ Agenda 00:00 Introduction and Celebration 03:43 Twisted Tangle: A Unique Puzzle Game 07:31 The Success of Twisted Tangle 09:20 Gameplay and Mechanics 15:46 Changes in the Game 21:09 Monetization and Level Curve 22:07 Changes in Winning Rewards 23:07 Currency and Soft Currency Sink 24:07 Ad Placements ...
2024-03-1147 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamers4X (R)evolution part1. Top Heroes: Idle RPG or 4X strategy game? (#99)This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #99. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtu.be/9e0blIi1r08 Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-29stniv6f-oLJzhx2U_mRB_ppXnJ9hvQ Agenda 00:00 Epic intro 04:45 Introduction to Top Heroes 05:10 The Unique Gameplay of Top Heroes 06:11 Transition to the World Map 08:06 Exploring the Town and Building Mechanics 09:08 Introduction to World Quests 10:07 Gameplay Me...
2024-03-041h 02two & a half gamers
two & a half gamersMobile Gaming OG Eric Futoran: (Scopely) War stories, Algorithm Manipulation, Growth strategies, ANRThis is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers special OG session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Special guest: Eric Futoran from https://embrace.io/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/nWdvjIP6D2s Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-29stniv6f-oLJzhx2U_mRB_ppXnJ9hvQ Agenda 00:00 Epic Introduction and Special Guest 03:22 Starting with Max and Scopely 08:26 Scopely's Breakout Success 14:27 Scopely's Winning Formulas 20:37 Launching a...
2024-02-291h 02two & a half gamers
two & a half gamersStash Special: loyalty programs, well-made web shops, frictionless user experienceThis is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠Special guests: Justin Kan, Archie Stonehill Youtube: https://youtu.be/pORGGWDAyUM Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-29stniv6f-oLJzhx2U_mRB_ppXnJ9hvQ Stash blog post: https://dev.stash.gg/blog/mythbusting-app-stores-30-percent-or-more Agenda 00:00 Epic intro 03:02 Introduction of Guests 06:01 Pivot from Fractal to Stash 09:09 Apple's New Payment Guidelines 19:36 Apple's Fe...
2024-02-2241 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersWe are Warriors live Review: Ad juggernaut, creative depth, balancing difficulty & progression, UAThis is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠Special Guest: Samer Al Dafai Youtube: https://youtu.be/B5J3V_F5-HA Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-29stniv6f-oLJzhx2U_mRB_ppXnJ9hvQ Agenda 00:00 Epic Introduction and Special Guest 04:14 The Idea Behind We Are Warriors 06:07 Game Design and Progression 18:08 Ad Monetization Strategy 21:32 Retention and Revenue 23:44 Ad Placem...
2024-02-201h 08two & a half gamers
two & a half gamersXsolla special: Apple's updated EU payments, DMA regime, new fees & requirements, web shopsThis is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers special DMA session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Special Guest: Sam Gagliani Youtube: https://youtu.be/rqw1nsadqGA Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-29stniv6f-oLJzhx2U_mRB_ppXnJ9hvQ MORE FREEDOM FOR THE MOBILE GAMING MARKET: DMA AND BEYOND: http://xsolla.pro/DMA Agenda 00:00 In...
2024-02-1540 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersGamesforum Live Special w/ Adam & Gus: Rewarded play, AI in game development. Are UA managers lazy?This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠Special Guests: Adam Jaffe, Gus Viegas Youtube: https://youtu.be/Jr2HLMZXjnw Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-29stniv6f-oLJzhx2U_mRB_ppXnJ9hvQ --------------------------------------- Matej Lancaric User Acquisition & Creatives Consultant ⁠https://lancaric.me Felix Braberg Ad monetization consultant ⁠https://www.felixbraberg.com Jakub Remiar Game design consultant ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakubremiar ...
2024-02-1249 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersBrawl Stars to the Moon? A monetization deepdive! GameMakers x 2.5 gamers crossoverThis is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers x Gamemakers crossover session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej Lancaric⁠, Joseph Kim, Ken Landen Youtube: https://youtu.be/NIPb2gKeFiw⁠ Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-29stniv6f-oLJzhx2U_mRB_ppXnJ9hvQ Agenda 00:00 Epic intro03:00 Performance of Brawl Stars06:00 Product Overview and Gameplay12:00 Monetization and Economy Management19:00 Brawl Pass and Revenue Verticals25:00 Hypercharges and Progression31:53 Monetization and Economy3...
2024-02-051h 09two & a half gamers
two & a half gamersPGC Live Special w/ John Wright: Hybrid casual is a stepping stone! Quality over quantityThis is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers live session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠Special guest: John Wright Youtube: https://youtu.be/mBXiCxNyNX8 Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-29stniv6f-oLJzhx2U_mRB_ppXnJ9hvQ Agenda: 00:00 Epic intro 02:00 Mr. Vice President 13:00 Pre-bid & post-bid 15:01 Pay your bills with retention 15:15 Hybrid-casual games 21:25 Milestones & KPIs 26:43 The shape of the curve 31:20 costs ...
2024-01-2948 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamers3 life changing UA tips from 2023, how to revert ad apocalypse? Review Radar vol 3 (#95)This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #95. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtu.be/PQKNCqm9Vdk Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-29stniv6f-oLJzhx2U_mRB_ppXnJ9hvQ Agenda 00:00 Epic intro 02:35 Finding Creative Inspiration 12:02 Incorporating Mini Games in Ads 13:59 Iterating on Creative Winners 19:34 Challenges in Ad Monetization 25:21 Optimizing Ad Revenue 30:33 Event-Driven Ad Placements 33:23 Review Radar
2024-01-221h 08two & a half gamers
two & a half gamersApple vs Epic Special: 27% fee, new guidelines & creative solutions with workaroundsThis is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers special session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remiar,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtu.be/w_BnrBMFSOQ Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-29stniv6f-oLJzhx2U_mRB_ppXnJ9hvQ Check: https://mobilegamer.biz/apple-moves-to-quash-us-web-shop-uprising-with-scare-screens-and-a-27-cut-of-all-iaps/ --------------------------------------- Summary In this emergency episode, Matej...
2024-01-1822 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersHybrid casual Tower War: The evolution of core gameplay, growth & creatives, admon excellense (#93)This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #93. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtu.be/Gn49tbtPvYU Join our slack channel here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-235cralar-rzJNo5gNa~yrYrrun7PDjQ PGC Party signup - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pgc-london-after-party-kwalee-x-bambassadors-x-two-a-half-gamers-tickets-788126897767?aff=oddtdtcreator Agenda 00:00 Epic intro 01:25 Introduction and Game Overview 04:02 Tower War's Rapid Growth 05:29 Sim...
2024-01-081h 06two & a half gamers
two & a half gamersThe Hunt for hybrid casual, Captain Hook of Creatives, Google Apocalypse (#92)This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #92. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtu.be/wgTV8NEkyrQ Join our slack channel here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-235cralar-rzJNo5gNa~yrYrrun7PDjQ Agenda 00:00 Epic Intro and Subscriber Growth 03:44 Technical shenanigans 04:36 The Hunt for Hybrid Casual Games 13:20 Tower defense game from SayGames 19:02 The Google Ad Monetization Revolution 28:15 Announcement of Captain Hook Awards 30:40 Review of Mono...
2024-01-0154 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersUnfolding Doodle Magic Wizard vs Slime: CPIs, missed admon opportunities, systems & vectors (#91)This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #91. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtu.be/koEhSqvLUwI Join our slack channel here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-235cralar-rzJNo5gNa~yrYrrun7PDjQ Agenda 00:00 Epic intro 02:52 Why are we talking about this game? 04:28 Doodle Magic: Wizard vs Slime game design review 17:15 Random dice vs Rush Royale 18:42 Ad monetisation review 26:40 Game numbers and geo split 31:20 Network analysis 32:34 PGC l...
2023-12-2745 mintwo & a half gamers
two & a half gamersSupercell's Clash Mini Softlaunch: Game design, UA & Creative review (#90)This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #90. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtu.be/MRywNsY7GeE Join our slack channel here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-235cralar-rzJNo5gNa~yrYrrun7PDjQ Agenda: 00:00 Epic intro 04:23 Auto chess history lesson 08:27 Different podcast - no mice-nuts here 11:23 UA review & data 15:07 Retention numbers 20:38 Call Matej if you need UA 31:23 Game design review 40:04 Class system 45:12 Gachapooooools ...
2023-12-181h 04two & a half gamers
two & a half gamersVoodoo Block Jam 3D Hybrid casual story: Is Voodoo a Rising Phoenix? (#89)This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #89. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Felix Braberg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtu.be/8b7-_l_dq5w Join our slack channel here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-235cralar-rzJNo5gNa~yrYrrun7PDjQ Agenda: 00:00 Epic intro 01:34 ZZZ Nobody cares... 03:35 Block Jam 3D intro 03:51 What is Party UP studio? 06:06 Happy 10th Birthday Voodoo! 08:25 Only 25% of Voodoo revenue is hypercasual 09:31 Rising phoenix 11:12 Block Jam 3D game design review 15:20 DDA in Match3 games 19:32 Welcome to the UA world, Jakub! 20:43 Voodoo hybrid casual theme 25:22 Jakub going...
2023-12-111h 03two & a half gamers
two & a half gamersZenless Zone Zero: First look! Everything we know from Closed Beta (#88)This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #88. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Felix Braberg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej Lancaric Youtube: https://youtu.be/dDDAM-32hmQ Join our slack channel here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-235cralar-rzJNo5gNa~yrYrrun7PDjQ Agenda: 00:00 Epic intro 02:14 HoYoverse info 09:25 ZZZ intro --------------------------------------- Matej Lancaric User Acquisition & Creatives consultant Felix Braberg Ad monetization consultant
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