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Softlaunch Sonar #8 - Exploring the Latest Game Releases & Innovations

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Jakub and Felix discuss the latest trends in mobile gaming, focusing on new game releases, soft launches, and the impact of monetization strategies. We explore unique gameplay concepts, particularly in the match-3 genre, and analyze the role of intellectual property in game development. The conversation also touches on future predictions for mobile gaming and the challenges developers face in a competitive market. 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 you have the metrics to back it.  …...more
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Emerging Trends in Mobile Gaming

0:00

The Evolution of Merge Games

12:17

AI and Waifu Games: A New Frontier

15:27

Unique Gameplay Mechanics in New Titles

18:16

Family Farm Match: A New Take on Match-3

21:28

Exploring the Alpha of a New Pirate Game

24:23

Supercell's Latest Innovations

27:28

The Rise of User-Generated Content in Gaming

29:22

Marketability of New Games

30:37

Trends in Game Development

31:46

Emerging Game Concepts

33:11

The Match-3 Game Landscape

34:37

Innovations in Game Mechanics

37:15

RPGs and Their Appeal

40:12

The Future of Game Genres

42:33

The Impact of IP in Gaming

45:46
Softlaunch Sonar #8 - Exploring the Latest Game Releases & Innovations
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Mar 202025
Jakub and Felix discuss the latest trends in mobile gaming, focusing on new game releases, soft launches, and the impact of monetization strategies. We explore unique gameplay concepts, particularly in the match-3 genre, and analyze the role of intellectual property in game development. The conversation also touches on future predictions for mobile gaming and the challenges developers face in a competitive market. 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 you have the metrics to back it.
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--------------------------------------- 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: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show... Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half... Chapters 00:00 Emerging Trends in Mobile Gaming 12:17 The Evolution of Merge Games 15:27 AI and Waifu Games: A New Frontier 18:16 Unique Gameplay Mechanics in New Titles 21:28 Family Farm Match: A New Take on Match-3 24:23 Exploring the Alpha of a New Pirate Game 27:28 Supercell's Latest Innovations 29:22 The Rise of User-Generated Content in Gaming 30:37 Marketability of New Games 31:46 Trends in Game Development 33:11 Emerging Game Concepts 34:37 The Match-3 Game Landscape 37:15 Innovations in Game Mechanics 40:12 RPGs and Their Appeal 42:33 The Future of Game Genres 45:46 The Impact of IP in Gaming --------------------------------------- Matej Lancaric User Acquisition & Creatives Consultant ⁠https://lancaric.me Felix Braberg Ad monetization consultant ⁠https://www.felixbraberg.com Jakub Remiar Game design consultant ⁠  / jakubremiar   --------------------------------------- Takeaways Homa is scaling rapidly with IAP-driven games. Soft launches are crucial for user acquisition. The merge genre is facing intense competition. Unique gameplay concepts can differentiate new games. Match-3 games continue to dominate the market. IP can significantly influence a game's success. The mobile gaming landscape is evolving with new mechanics. Developers must adapt to changing player preferences. Monetization strategies are key to sustaining games. --------------------------------------- Please share the podcast with your industry friends, dogs & cats. Especially cats! They love it! Hit the Subscribe button on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple! Please share feedback and comments - matej@lancaric.me --------------------------------------- If you are interested in getting UA tips every week on Monday, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lancaric.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & sign up for the Brutally Honest newsletter by Matej Lancaric Latest article - https://open.substack.com/pub/lancari... Do you have UA questions nobody can answer? Ask ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej AI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - the First UA AI in the gaming industry! https://lancaric.me/matej-ai Felix Latest Article - https://www.felixbraberg.com/post/the...

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two & a half gamers

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