Deconstructor of Fun

254. Inside Timi Studio: How Call of Duty Mobile Set the Stage for Delta Force

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Phillip Black sits down with Leo Yao, General Manager of Timi Studio Group’s J3 studio, for an exclusive look at the making of Call of Duty Mobile and the upcoming Delta Force.

Discover how Timi shocked Activision with a two-month Nuketown demo, the secrets behind COD Mobile’s record-breaking live ops, and why Delta Force pivots to tackle Battlefield.

Insights:

  • The surprising dominance of Crossfire in China over global FPS franchises.
    • The East vs. West FPS divide—tactical vs. arcade gameplay.
      • Delta Force’s PC-first pivot, cross-platform ambitions, and bi-monthly content updates.
      • Timi’s roots in humility and adaptability for live-service success.


        • Chapters:

        00:53 Leo Yao and Timmy's Studio Group

        02:31 Call of Duty Mobile: Development and Success

        05:21 Challenges and Strategies in the Mobile FPS Market

        09:23 Team Structure and Company Culture at Timmy

        14:14 Cross-Platform Gaming and Future Trends

        18:10 Chinese PC Shooter Market Insights

        21:21 PC vs Mobile: A Developer's Perspective

        23:38 Delta Force: Fitting into the FPS Landscape

        25:49 Live Service and Content Updates

        28:23 Monetization Strategies for Delta Force

        30:14 The Rise of Extraction Shooters

        36:54 Why Delta Force? The Strategy for IP's Revival

        38:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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