Deconstructor of Fun

Apart from the truth we will also talk about crunch in the gaming industry and give our personal view on it.

In the latest TWIG we discuss:

#1 The truth about hypercasual games

#2 Apex Legends will avoid crunch

#3 Google Is Banning A Play Store Developer With More Than Half A Billion App Installs

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*please keep in mind that all opinions expressed in the podcast are strictly personal and do not reflect those of our employers

Traditional wisdom in product management dictates the use of AB testing for product optimisation. In this episode, our very own Joseph Kim sits down with Niklas Herriger (CEO, Gondola.io) and Andre Cohen (CTO, Gondola.io) to challenge this traditional wisdom and offer alternatives to achieve even better results.

Generally speaking most PMs in our industry follow the formulas for statistical significance and apply AB testing procedures without always having a full understanding of how to properly apply the testing or contemplating whether it is the best approach for the given challenge. 

In this episode we discuss the pitfalls of using AB testing methodology, a better approach to product optimisation called Multi-Armed Bandit, and how to fix AB tests when you run into problems. 

Listen up and get better at product management and optimization.

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Niklas Herriger CEO of Gondola.io: 

www.linkedin.com/in/niklasherriger

Andre Cohen CTO of Gondola.io 

www.linkedin.com/in/andrecohen

In this episode we also discuss whether Stadia has the content to match its infrastructure.

In the latest TWIG we discuss:

#1 PlayStation 5: Sony outlines next-gen console plans

#2 Xbox: Stadia has the infrastructure, but doesn't have the content

#3 20 mobile games that have made more than $1 billion

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Also, what Zynga's CEO believes is the next big catalyst for mobile games and why Ninja paid $1M to Ninja for steaming APEX Legends

In the latest TWIG we discuss:

#1 Apple’s $500MM bet on the future of mobile gaming

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Also, we talk about what (all) went wrong with BioWare's Anthem and why APEX Legends won't dethrone Fortnite

In the latest TWIG we discuss:

#1 Snapchat Invests in Mobile Gaming With Launch of ‘Snap Games’

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The platforms are pushing their subscription services that don't seem to be quite ready for the market nor serve a particular market need.

In the latest TWIG we discuss:

#1 The Google Stadia Backlash Has Begun

#2 Top 7 trends in mobile gaming from GDC 2019

#3 Epic announces $100 million Epic MegaGrants fund for game developers

#4 Apple unveils premium games subscription service Apple Arcade 

#5 First Look at ‘Harry Potter: Wizards Unite

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Today we talk with the famous Eric Seufert who also publishes the popular blog Mobiledevmemo and heads platformfor N3twork. Together we cover the following topics:

#1. The problem with the 30% platform fee on mobile in three charts

#2. High growth, low growth, no growth: systematic growth with DAU replacement

#3. Using machine learning to automate mobile marketing budgets

#4. What will the next generation of app stores look like?

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Will Nintendo's honeymoon on mobile continue if they take their foot off the pedal?

In the latest TWIG we discuss:

#1 Apex Legends tops 50M players in first month

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1. Deconstructor of Fun: Breaking Down Top Mobile Games

2. Deconstructor of Fun Mixer with ironSource

3. Exclusive Game Leads' Dinner

In the latest TWIG we discuss:

#1 BioWare spreads out Anthem’s 90-day roadmap

#2 Why'ApexLegends' Is Obviously Not The Next'Fortnite'

#3 Electronic Arts: How To Destroy Shareholder Value

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- Drusilla Hollanda a Game Lead at Supercell

Supercell CEOs first ever blog post was, righteously so, extremely well received. But many of you may have missed major course changes communicated between the line...

In the latest TWIG we discuss:

#1 Activision's Plan to Cut Hundreds of Jobs

#2 EEDAR 2018 Q4 Round Up

#3 My most valuable retention KPIs

#4 MY TAKE ON SUPERCELL’S 2018 

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