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Deconstructor of Fun

Deconstructor of Fun

Deconstructor of Fun podcast is created by games professionals for games professionals. We explore the business side of the games industry with the goal of bringing listeners content that is relevant, insightful, and entertaining on a weekly basis. Hosts: Michail Katkoff @mkatkoff www.linkedin.com/in/michailkatkoff/ Eric Kress @ekress www.linkedin.com/in/erickress/ Laura Taranto @laurataranto www.linkedin.com/in/laurataranto/ Phillip Black @econosopher

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01:01:01

TWIG #302 Epic Legal Showdowns, Ubisoft Woes, and MMO...

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2024/10/04

Jen Donahoe, Eric Kress, Phillip Black, and Mishka Katkoff discuss the impact of California's new digital ownership law, highlights from the Tokyo Game Show, and the record-breaking numbers on Steam. They also delve into Ubisoft's delays, Behavior Interactive's acquisitions, and Meta's new AR glasses, concluding with a look at Genshin Impact's impressive revenue and market influence.Takeaways * Mishka shares insights from his recent travels and conferences. * Squad Busters faces challenges in the

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00:52:39

Breaking In & Leveling Up: Meet the Game Industry’s...

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2024/09/30

Host Jen Donahoe is joined by a panel of emerging game industry professionals—Pedro Bravo (Lead PM Monopoly Go at Scopely), Vlada Kumova (Game Producer at GameFam), and Lara Burić (Game Designer at Hutch). The discussion centers around the challenges and barriers faced by the next generation of game developers as they enter the industry, the difficulties of securing opportunities, and the ongoing changes in hiring practices. They share candid experiences about breaking into the industry, the

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01:03:54

TWIG #301 $1B Company Emerges From the Shadows

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2024/09/27

Kress bites back at Cupcake listeners, while Adam thinks a Space Marine live service is as dead as the Necrons. Phil thinks MoPoGo is groundbreaking, but no one is surfing the waves yet. Laura tells us the real origin story, and Jen has her best Italian accent. 00:00 Intro 01:49 Shills 02:46 AI in Gaming 07:16 EA Strategy 09:28 Adam & Laura: Origins 18:32 Industry Trends and Predictions 31:28 Favorite Podcast Moments 36:36 GDC Memories and Parasocial Relationships 37:55 Nintendo vs. Palworld

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01:03:22

Indie Publishing and Growth Strategies with Sebastian...

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2024/09/23

Mishka Katkoff chats with Sebastian Forsström, Head of Paradox ARC, to explore the world of indie game publishing at Paradox Interactive. Sebastian provides an overview of Paradox Interactive and dives into the role of Paradox ARC, a division dedicated to helping indie developers. They discuss how Paradox evaluates and develops games, the importance of sustained user engagement, and effective marketing strategies. Sebastian also shares insights on publishing deals, revenue sharing, co-publishing

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01:25:49

TWIG #300 🎉🎉🎉 SPECIAL EPISODE 🎉🎉🎉

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2024/09/20

The crew gets together to talk about the past and the future of This Week in Game show in this special 300th episode. But it wouldn’t be a TWIG without a bit of news. Kress gets triggered by EA’s AI + UGC + Apps presentation. And we all wonder what happened to Spectre Divide - a highly anticipated shooter from a top team that seems to have missed its mark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/support

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00:44:14

TWIG #299 Product Strategy, Market Insights &...

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2024/09/13

In this episode of the terrific trio: Jen Donahoe, Laura Taranto, and Adam Telfer dive into product strategy and market insights, highlighting how developers are differentiating themselves in a saturated market.The three also discuss Apple’s September event, analyze the PlayStation 5 Pro, analyze Sony’s broader strategy, and look at Roblox’s ambitious goals for expansion and its push to lead in user-generated content. 00:00 Introductions 04:05 Heroic Labs 2 Mil User Milestone 04:45 Apple's

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00:58:21

Top 3 Mistakes Gaming Startups Make - According to...

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2024/09/09

Join host Jen Donahoe for an in-depth discussion on venture capital funding in the gaming industry with experts from Transcend Fund, Sisu Game Ventures, and PlayVentures. The panel covers key topics including how VCs work, investment processes, team equity structures, board dynamics, and the unique challenges and opportunities within different gaming platforms. Learn what gaming VCs are looking for and get insights directly from industry professionals who help shape the future of gaming

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00:59:27

TWIG #298 Spectre Divide, Supercell IPO and the...

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2024/09/06

Phillip phones it in from Taipei as the team covers the launch of Spectre Divide, Crypto Czar's last hurrah Supercell's potential IPO. Eric Kress dives into Ubisoft’s mismanagement and its effect on company valuation while Adam compares key data insights from NewZoo and Circana. Mishka and Jen talk about influencer marketing trends and shooter game futures. hosts: Jen Donahoe, Eric Kress, Mishka Katkoff, Adam Telfer and Phillip Black --- Support this podcast:

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01:13:16

Gameloft's Cross Platform Live Services: Past,...

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2024/09/02

Sign up for the industry's most insightful weekly newsletter!https://www.deconstructoroffun.com/subscribeEver fancied yourself becoming a VP of a large publisher managing multiple cross-platform teams across several countries? Tune in to the episode and figure out if this is a job for you! Dimo Dimov, Vice President of Live Games at Gameloft, shares his 17-year impressive career journey at Gameloft, from QA to VP. He dives into Gameloft's international growth, his daily responsibilities

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00:46:02

TWIG #297 Gamescom Confidential, Why Steam ain't...

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2024/08/30

The crew is one down as Eric Kress, Jen Donahoe, and Mishka Katkoff hop in to knock one off on the road for #300. In this episode, Mishka gives his takeaways from Gamescom. We discuss a conspiracy theory on why Steam is allowed in China and talk about Wukong and Supercell's new CFO. Most importantly, this episode settles the case about Tim Hortons for good. BIG UP for our supporters! Heroic Labs, Sensor Tower, AppsFlyer and Xsolla --- Support this podcast:

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01:09:47

5 x Tactics for the Volatile PC/Console Gaming Market...

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2024/08/26

Order your cup of Tim Hortons super hot for this first all-Canadian episode! The lost-and-found podcast host Adam Telfer delves into the state of the industry with Newzoo's Devan Brennan.Topics covered include market trends, forecasts for mobile gaming and the PC market, console performance, and the challenges faced by new free-to-play live service games. The two also explore the optimism surrounding indie and AA game development, and strategies for managing the costs of premium games

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01:06:22

TWiG #296: THE RETURN OF LONG LOST HOST + Black Myth...

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2024/08/23

Fresh from another Tim Hortons ribbon cutting in Dubai, Adam Telfer returns to the cast. He’s packing heat, laying down hot takes on The Finals, Once Human, and the colossal capital required to ship single-player games. Meanwhile, Eric drops a margin call on Riot’s transmedia move while Jen rallies in defense. Phil thinks everyone is missing the real Wukong takeaway with a mysterious winner. The group discusses a somber Newzoo report and how single-player games can survive.--- Support this

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01:05:17

TWIG #295 GTA UGC Future, the Borderlands Movie, and...

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2024/08/16

Get the latest dose of game industry news shaken, not stirred. In this episode, Eric Kress, Jen Donahoe, and Laura Taranto debate the merits of VR, discuss Zynga's match-three strategies, and evaluate market trends in the mobile gaming sector. Plus, the crew takes a look at the dreadful reception of the Borderlands movie and the ongoing challenges in launching successful game franchises. To cap the episode off, we take a deep dive into the reason behind Bungie's recent

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01:20:37

Building (and Selling) Four Companies – Dennis Fong’s...

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2024/08/12

In this episode, Dennis Fong, CEO and co-founder of GGWP, discusses his remarkable journey from being the world's first professional gamer to a successful serial entrepreneur. He shares insights from founding and selling four companies, emphasizing the importance of open conversations and the tough realities of making pivots and layoffs. Dennis also reflects on his motivations, and the challenges he's faced, and offers advice on culture building, securing funding, and overcoming doubts in

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01:05:24

TWIG #294 Bungie Fires, Supercell Hires and Roblox Grows

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2024/08/09

In this episode, Jen Donahoe, Laura Taranto, Phillip Black, and Mishka Katkoff dive into the unexpected closure of Game Informer. The conversation then shifts to financial matters, with insights on the stock market and breakdowns of quarterly earnings reports. We examine the latest on the Microsoft & Activision deal, VC funding trends, and web-based game distribution. The podcast continues with a discussion on Bungie's recent layoffs and Jam City's strategic moves, followed by a

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01:01:54

Crafting Winning Games: The Critical Role of Consumer...

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2024/08/05

We assembled an Avengers-style team of Consumer Insights leaders from publishers and Vendors Blizzard, Riot, Zynga, and Beta Hat to dig into how Consumer Insights can help Devs and Marketers make and market successful games. The team digs into how each company approaches CI, uncovers trends around older and younger gamers, and gives tips for teams looking for financing or greenlight. The session is filled with tips and stories, helpful to anyone in the games industry. Host & Guests: Jen

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01:02:37

TWiG #293: Twitch Loses $1B while Apple Admits the...

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2024/08/02

Jen and Phil close the book on licensing…or do they…while Eric closes the book on the 500 World of Warcraft gear score. Laura looks at Scopley’s new global forgotten franchise, and the team examines mounting Twitch losses. Eric makes 10 x new faces in the episode.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/support

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00:48:19

DMA for Dummies with Archie Stonehill, Head of...

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2024/07/29

Subscribe to our weekly insights-filled newsletter:https://www.deconstructoroffun.com/subscribe In this episode, we’re focusing on the impact of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and antitrust policies on game monetization. Our guest, Archie Stonehill, Chief Product Officer at Stash, is providing insights into how the DMA is changing the landscape for app stores and game developers. From sideloading to third-party app stores, we dive deep into the regulatory shifts and their implications for

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01:11:47

TWIG #292 Matthew Ball’s Metaverse 2.0 / Top Game...

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2024/07/25

After dropping mice nuts somewhere on the Blizzard campus, Eric returns to remind Matthew Ball of his crypto advocacy. Jen raises the banner for games as toy brand extensions and enrolls in Joost’s class. Phil is ready to be The Second Descendant and reports on Rainbow Seige’s new marketplace. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/support

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01:16:00

UEFN Magic and Frustrations with Industry Legends

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2024/07/23

Pete Hawley (former executive at 100 Thieves, EA, Zynga, Lionhead, Sony, Telltale, and Mythical Games) and Alexander Seropian (founder of Bungie, Industrial Toys, Wideload, and Look North Games) unpack their experiences with the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) platform, discussing marketing strategies, player engagement, technical limitations, and opportunities. 00:00 Introduction to Heroic Labs 01:01 Meet the Legends: Pete Hawley and Alex Seropian 01:43 Pete’s Journey and

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