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Creative Trends in Mobile Games - September 2024


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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
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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 and Retention
24:59 Creative Innovations in Gaming
28:01 Game Performance and Revenue Insights
29:59 The Evolution of Game Creatives
32:59 Celebrity Influence in Game Marketing
35:59 Trends in Mobile Game Development
38:55 The Future of Game Genres and Mashups
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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
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Takeaways
Dream Games has become a leader in the match-3 genre.
Creative marketing strategies are crucial for game success.
High production values are becoming standard in-game creatives.
Celebrity endorsements can significantly boost a game's visibility.
Merging gameplay mechanics can enhance player engagement.
The gaming industry is rapidly evolving with new trends.
Tomato overload is a unique marketing trend to watch.
Understanding player psychology is key to effective marketing.
In the future, gaming will see more genre mashups.
Community engagement is essential for ongoing success.
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