Deconstructor of Fun

Survive and Thrive: Demiurge Studios and Marvel Puzzle Quest (> $100M Revenue)

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Marvel Puzzle Quest was first launched back in 2013 and has been going strong for over 6 years now grossing over $100M in life of product revenue. Demiurge has had a bit of a roller coaster history and Al has successfully led the studio through both good and challenging times.

Find out more about the story behind it all including the most recent re-acquisition of the studio from SEGA and the future with founder Al Reed!

We cover:

  • #1. The history of Demiurge, the origin story and how it all started
    • #2. The story behind Marvel Puzzle Quest and what were the keys to the success of that title
    • #3. Selling Demiurge to SEGA and now re-acquiring the studio
    • #4. The biggest lessons learned over his career as an entrepreneur and head of a games studio
    • #5. What’s next both for Demiurge, Marvel Puzzle Quest, and for Al

      • Host: 

      • Joseph Kim (@jokim1 - insta/Twitter)

        • Guest:

        • Albert Reed (@almnop, Twitter)


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