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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 www.linkedin.com/in/michailkatkoff/ Eric Kress www.linkedin.com/in/erickress/ Phillip Black www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-black-economist/ Jen Donahoe www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdonahoe

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01:06:21

TWIG #276 New York Times Got Game?

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2024/04/04

The rowdy crew is back at it talking about Lilith's decision to skip soft launch, Embracer's selling of Gear Box, and the New York Times move into gaming. We also talk about Discord's ad business. Because when in doubt do advertising. Hosts: Michail Katkoff, Jen Donahoe, Eric Kress and Phillip Black --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/support

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01:18:55

An Executive Guide for The Backend Jungle

Deconstructor of Fun ·

2024/04/02

This podcast serves as a valuable resource for non-technical executives seeking to enhance their understanding of backend services and make informed decisions to support the success of their games. The discussion focuses on the critical role of informed decision-making in selecting between proprietary builds and third-party solutions, navigating transitions between backend services, and maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of backend operations in game development. Thanks for the expert

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01:08:44

TWIG #275 Hit or Miss: Call of Duty Warzone & Travel...

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2024/03/28

The team shares their GDC reflections, unveils how bankers work in gaming, and ravels in the Web3 bonanza. We also dive knee-deep into two titles: Activision's Call of Duty Warzone which launched last week to challenge Call of Duty Mobile. Moon Active's Travel Town, seems to be scaling without any breaks. Hosts: Laura Taranto, Erick Kress, Phillip Black, and Michail Katkoff continue the conversation: www.deconstructoroffun.com --- Send in a voice message:

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01:07:58

Building a Cross-Platform Franchise with Sola...

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2024/03/25

Sola Saulenko, CMO of Pixonic, a MY.GAMES studio joins Mishka Katkoff to discuss the intricacies of building a successful game franchise. Together they explore topics such as the balance between organic growth and strategic planning, the evolution of games into franchises, the challenges of transitioning from a hit game to a franchise, and the importance of passion and creativity in brand building. The podcast offers valuable insights into the process of developing and sustaining a game franchise

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00:57:57

What's Right and Wrong About Game Economies with...

Deconstructor of Fun ·

2024/03/24

Mihai Gheza is the CEO of Machinations, an economy simulation software. Recorded at Slush, we cover economy simulations, AI balance, and whether data scientists should become economy designers Machinations: https://machinations.io/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/support

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00:59:04

TWIG #274 THE GDC SPECIAL

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2024/03/22

Signup to perhaps the best newsletter in the industry: www.deconstructoroffun.com/subscribeThe whole crew got together for a fun on-site recording. The trash talk reaches Market Street levels as we discuss how bad San Francisco is, what in the hell is going on with Netflix Games, Turkish subsidies for game companies, and Supercell's latest PR salvo. Team: Eric Kress, Jen Donahoe, Mishka Katkoff, Phillip Black and Laura Taranto --- Send in a voice message:

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01:21:17

The Intricacies of Venture Capital Investments with...

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2024/03/15

Get on board with one of the best newsletters in the business:https://www.deconstructoroffun.com/subscribe Joakim is a seasoned entrepreneur (Next Games) turned venture capitalist (F4 Fund). In this conversation Joakim provides valuable insights into the intricacies of venture capital investments, emphasizing the importance of innovation, adaptability, and strategic planning for startups aiming to thrive in the competitive gaming industry. F4 Fund https://f4.fund Joakim’s book, Long Term Game:

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00:57:05

TWIG #273 Istanbul Recap, Embracer sells Saber,...

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2024/03/14

The cast recaps the 3rd annual Think Games Istanbul Summit hosted by Google and Deconstructor of Fun. See the link below to register and watch the recorded sessions. The team tackles new news from Epic being allowed on iOS in the EU to Discord's new game SDK to the state of startups in Finland. Also, the cast appears on a data.ai state of mobile webinar. Check it out here https://go.data.ai/state-of-mobile-gaming-webinar-2024/ Apply to join the Slack Community and get the DoF weekly

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01:28:40

Industry Turmoil and Opportunities Ahead with Goldman...

Deconstructor of Fun ·

2024/03/11

DoF Newsletter: https://www.deconstructoroffun.com/subscribe Hemal Thaker https://www.linkedin.com/in/thakerhemal/ Moritz Baier-Lentz https://www.linkedin.com/in/moritzbaierlentz/ In this eye-opening podcast, industry insiders Hemal and Moritz provide candid insights into the current state of the gaming industry, discussing market challenges, the impact of layoffs, the dynamics of venture capital and publisher models, the potential of Web 3, the role of AI, and predictions for the future. From

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01:27:42

Crucial Remote Work Strategies with Andy Duthie,...

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2024/03/04

Join our newsletter: www.deconstructoroffun.com/subscribeAndy Duthie, Executive Producer of a soaring title HAWKED, joins the podcast to peel back the curtain on remote team management and offer his playbook on how to make remote work work and projects of all sizes and scopes. Andy Duthie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyduthie/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/message Support this podcast:

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01:09:48

TWIG #272 Is Apple Arcade Rotten? Unity's new...

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2024/02/29

Jen, Kress, Laura, and Phil continue with the food puns analogies and decide if Apple Arcade is rotting after a mobilegamer.biz article. Also, the cast praises Unity for its newfound transparency, hits some of the Nintendo Direct Highlights (which aren't that high), keeps taking layoffs, and uncovers Playtika’s new strategy. Apply to join the Slack Community. https://www.deconstructoroffun.com/slack Event links to apply or register: Think Games

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