Chrome Valley Customs Live review: How to decrease CPI in Match3 genre? The Success of Xzibit in UA!

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,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej Lancaric⁠ Special guest: Dmitry Gubanenkov Youtube: https://youtu.be/fQ0DeZYo4mY Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2ftcc85es-CesThaafn9k0BIFSVAV8FQ Agenda 00:00 Epic intro 01:20 Introduction and Game Overview 13:22 Game Mechanics and Core Features 20:32 The Success of Using Xzibit in Creatives 22:53 Marketability Tests and Surveys 23:51 Challenges of Running UA Campaigns for a Male Audience 24:09 Competition in the Male-Oriented Match-Three Genre 24:26 The Power of Partnering with a Popular TV Personality 26:00 Exploring Different Creative Formats for Maximum Impact 28:07 The Importance of Testing and Iterating on Creatives 31:33 Staying Informed with Competitive Research 37:43 The Value of an In-House Creative Team 39:24 Selecting UA Channels: Experience, Discussions, and Insights --------------------------------------- Matej Lancaric User Acquisition & Creatives Consultant ⁠https://lancaric.me Dmitry Gubanenkov User Acquisition Manager - Space Ape games https://www.linkedin.com/in/gubanenkov/ Jakub Remiar Game design consultant ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakubremiar --------------------------------------- Takeaways Chrome Valley Customs is a match-three game that targets a male audience, which is unique in the genre dominated by female players. The game's success can be attributed to its engaging car restoration theme and the use of Xzibit from Pimp My Ride in their creatives. Marketability tests and surveys helped shape the game's concept and appeal to the target audience. Running UA campaigns for a male audience in the match-three genre can be challenging due to high CPIs and the need for scalable creatives. Competition in the male-oriented match-three genre is increasing, with other developers releasing similar games. Partnering with a popular TV personality can help reach a core audience and create a strong connection with players. Using a variety of creative formats, such as static, playable videos, and long-form videos, can be effective in different channels and for different audiences. Testing and iterating on creatives is crucial for finding the most successful ad concepts and improving performance metrics. Competitive research is important for staying informed about industry trends and finding inspiration for new creatives. Having an in-house creative team can lead to better-performing ads, as they have a deeper understanding of the game and can capture its unique appeal. Selecting UA channels should be based on a combination of experience, internal discussions, and industry insights, considering factors like scale, spend, and profitability. --------------------------------------- Please share the podcast with your industry friends, dogs & cats. Especially cats! They love it! Hit the Subscribe button on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple! Please share feedback and comments - [email protected] --------------------------------------- If you are interested in getting UA tips every week on Monday, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lancaric.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & sign up for the Brutally Honest newsletter by Matej Lancaric Latest article - https://open.substack.com/pub/lancaric/p/match-3d-ua-playbook-real-data-inside?r=7qqaf&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true Do you have UA questions nobody can answer? Ask ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej AI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - the First UA AI in the gaming industry! https://lancaric.me/matej-ai Felix Latest Article - https://www.felixbraberg.com/post/the-end-of-gam-and-admob-placement-refreshes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/two-half-gamers/message

This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #120. 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 Podcast: Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2ftcc85es-CesThaafn9k0BIFSVAV8FQ Agenda 00:00 Epic intro 00:29 Catch-up and Boat Discussion 09:01 Review Radar: AFK Journey 11:24 Merch Episode: Travel Town, Gossip Harbor, Seaside Escape 15:34 Merch Episode: Merge Mansion 17:29 The Coexistence of Multiple Merge Games 18:38 The Growth and Challenges of the Mobile Gaming Industry 23:09 Analyzing the Performance of SquadBusters, Pizza Ready, and Supermarket Manager Simulator 25:38 The Decline of Hale Divers 33:23 Previously Covered: Zombie I.O. 33:58 Analyzing the Performance of Zombie.io and Screwjam 35:24 Scaling Up: Tower War's Revenue and Download Numbers 36:44 Bang Bang Survivor: A Popular Game in Asian Countries 42:31 Reviewing Top Creatives and Advertising Strategies 44:59 The Impact of Mergers and Acquisitions in the Mobile Gaming Industry --------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------- Takeaways Legend of Mushrooms offers incentives for returning players and has a strong revenue stream from Asia. AFK Journey has seen a decline in revenue and needs more frequent content updates. Travel Town, Gossip Harbor, and Seaside Escape are all merge games that are performing well and growing steadily. Merge Mansion is still a top-performing game, but its revenue has slightly declined. Creative advertising plays a crucial role in the success of mobile games. Multiple merge games can coexist and attract different players. Zombie I.O. was previously covered in a separate episode. Zombie.io and Screwjam have lower revenue and download numbers compared to Legend of Mushroom, but they are still sustainable and profitable. Tower War is scaling up and showing a U-turn in downloads, with a revenue of 33k IP-wise and 200k downloads per day. Bang Bang Survivor is mainly popular in Asian countries, with 80% of revenue coming from China. It has a revenue of 500k per day and 45k downloads per day. The hosts discuss the top creatives and advertising strategies of various games, including the use of hooks, real-world backgrounds, and different creative concepts. They highlight the importance of simplifying game names and improving localization for better discoverability. The hosts mention the impact of mergers and acquisitions in the mobile gaming industry and the need for Western simplification in certain genres. --------------------------------------- Please share the podcast with your industry friends, dogs & cats. Especially cats! They love it! Hit the Subscribe button on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple! Please share feedback and comments - [email protected] --------------------------------------- If you are interested in getting UA tips every week on Monday, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lancaric.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & sign up for the Brutally Honest newsletter by Matej Lancaric Latest article - https://open.substack.com/pub/lancaric/p/match-3d-ua-playbook-real-data-inside?r=7qqaf&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true Do you have UA questions nobody can answer? Ask ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej AI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - the First UA AI in the gaming industry! https://lancaric.me/matej-ai --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/two-half-gamers/message

Solo Leveling: Arise receives high ratings for its production value and gameplay, but there are areas for improvement. The adaptation of the webtoon with 14.3 billion views is playable NOW! Play Solo Leveling: ARISE same as we did! This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #118. 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 Special guest - Mr. Vicepresident John Wright Youtube: https://youtu.be/shCIoypUMaY Join our slack channel here: hhttps://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2ftcc85es-CesThaafn9k0BIFSVAV8FQ Agenda 00:00 Introduction and Special Episode 01:07 Introduction to Solo Leveling Arise 07:32 Competition and Cannibalization in the Anime Game Segment 10:25 Mainstream Appeal of Anime Games in the West 13:40 Gameplay Overview of Solo Leveling Arise 28:01 Power Layers and Progression in the Game 34:16 Exploring the Predatory Monetization of Solo Leveling: Arise 35:40 The Extensive Event System and Gacha Mechanics in Solo Leveling: Arise 39:14 Analyzing the User Acquisition Efforts of Solo Leveling: Arise 42:04 High Ratings for Production Value and Gameplay in Solo Leveling: Arise --------------------------------------- Matej Lancaric User Acquisition & Creatives Consultant John Wright Mr. Vicepresident @KwaleeGames https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwright1987/ ⁠https://lancaric.me Felix Braberg Ad monetization consultant ⁠https://www.felixbraberg.com Jakub Remiar Game design consultant ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakubremiar --------------------------------------- Takeaways Anime-style games are becoming more mainstream in the West, and the genre is expected to grow in the future. Monetization in these games often involves gacha systems, subscriptions, and in-app purchases. Solo Leveling Arise features depth of content and progression layers, including character leveling, weapon enhancement, and skill upgrades. The game offers replayability through achievements, missions, and trophy systems. Aggressive offer notifications and rewarded push notifications to the store are used to encourage in-app purchases. Solo Leveling: Arise employs aggressive monetization strategies, including special summons offers and a slot machine-like mechanic. The game features an extensive event system, gacha mechanics, and the potential for collaboration events. We discuss the game's user acquisition efforts, including pre-registration numbers and the network mix of their advertising campaigns. Solo Leveling: Arise receives high ratings for its production value and gameplay, but there are areas for improvement. --------------------------------------- Please share the podcast with your industry friends, dogs & cats. Especially cats! They love it! Hit the Subscribe button on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple! Please share feedback and comments - [email protected] --------------------------------------- If you are interested in getting UA tips every week on Monday, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lancaric.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & sign up for the Brutally Honest newsletter by Matej Lancaric Latest article - https://open.substack.com/pub/lancaric/p/match-3d-ua-playbook-real-data-inside?r=7qqaf&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true Do you have UA questions nobody can answer? Ask ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej AI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - the First UA AI in the gaming industry! https://lancaric.me/matej-ai Felix Latest Article - https://www.felixbraberg.com/post/the-end-of-gam-and-admob-placement-refreshes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/two-half-gamers/message

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 Guests: Julian Werner, Jan-Michel Saaksmeier Youtube: https://youtu.be/oUjBwWHGSGw Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2ftcc85es-CesThaafn9k0BIFSVAV8FQ Agenda 00:00 Epic intro 01:00 Introduction to Bytro and Grand Strategy Games 06:09 The Unique Combination of 4X and Battle Royale 13:08 Bytro's Niche Appeal and Lack of Direct Competitors 15:55 Exploring New Onboarding Methodologies 23:04 Advertising on TikTok and Bold Marketing Strategies 25:25 Balancing Innovation and Niche Appeal 26:30 Maximizing Monetization with Rewarded Ads and Speed-ups 27:05 Tailoring the Gaming Experience with LTVs and Segmentation 29:30 Leveraging TikTok for Creative Advertising 30:17 The Importance of Web and Mobile Platforms 31:44 The Power of Influencer Marketing 33:19 Transitioning to a New Game Engine 34:39 Managing Community Expectations 45:21 Upcoming Game Releases and Hiring Opportunities --------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------- Takeaways Bytro specializes in grand strategy games with a unique combination of 4X and Battle Royale elements. It started as a browser games company and has expanded to mobile. Bytro collaborates with other studios to explore new onboarding methodologies and is working on implementing mini-game tutorials and a hero collection meta-game. They face the challenge of balancing innovation with maintaining their niche appeal. Rewarded ads can be a valuable tool for monetization, especially when combined with an inventory system that offers speed-ups. Leveraging LTVs can help tailor the gaming experience for different types of users, such as providing extra boosters for non-IAP players or players from tier 2 and tier 3 countries. TikTok is a powerful platform for creative advertising, and leveraging UGC (user-generated content) can be highly effective. The web platform is still relevant for game monetization, but the price situation and native advertising platforms can be challenging. Influencer marketing can provide access to incremental audiences and is becoming increasingly relevant as more influencers emerge. Transitioning to a new game engine can be a significant step up, especially in terms of presentation and user experience. Managing community expectations during transitions and updates is crucial to maintaining player engagement and revenue. The company is hiring for positions in monetization and game design. --------------------------------------- Please share the podcast with your industry friends, dogs & cats. Especially cats! They love it! Hit the Subscribe button on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple! Please share feedback and comments - [email protected] --------------------------------------- If you are interested in getting UA tips every week on Monday, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lancaric.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & sign up for the Brutally Honest newsletter by Matej Lancaric Latest article - https://open.substack.com/pub/lancaric/p/stay-ahead-in-ua-for-2024-my-top?r=7qqaf&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_medium=web&showWelcome=true Do you have UA questions nobody can answer? Ask ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej AI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - the First UA AI in the gaming industry! https://lancaric.me/matej-ai --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/two-half-gamers/message

This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #117. 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 Podcast: Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2ftcc85es-CesThaafn9k0BIFSVAV8FQ Agenda00:00 Epic Intro05:04 Revenue and Downloads10:47 Gameplay and Difficulty14:41 Boosters, Shop, and Wheel22:40 Introduction and Revenue Analysis23:20 Ad Formats and Estimated Session Length24:15 Interstitials, Banners, and Rewarded Ads25:31 Ad Revenue Comparison and Potential26:09 Mobile Gaming and Revenue Potential27:27 Web Store and Other Revenue Sources28:36 User Acquisition and Advertising Channels29:36 Estimating Profit and Revenue30:05 Mobile Gaming Industry and Revenue Potential31:37 Creatives and Daily Challenges34:36 Playable Ads and End Cards36:05 Game Mechanics and Themes39:01 Improvements and Gameplay Experience41:46 Creative Concepts and Variance44:23 The Story of the Game and Studio --------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------- TakeawaysWood Nuts and Bolts Puzzle is a highly challenging and demanding game that requires strategic thinking and quick reflexes.The game features a time-based win condition and offers various boosters and power-ups to help players progress.Rankings and daily challenges add to the game's engagement and competitive nature.Advertisements play a significant role in the game, with interstitial ads shown after every level and the option to watch rewarded videos for boosters and additional time.The game's ad revenue is likely substantial due to its high engagement and active user base. Understanding the revenue potential of a mobile game requires analyzing daily ad revenue, session length, and ad formats.Different advertising channels can impact ad revenue, and it's important to optimize CPI and LTV for profitability.Creatives play a crucial role in attracting users, and the absence of certain elements, like daily challenges, can impact performance. Considering the performance of a game in different countries and adjusting CPI and LTV accordingly is essential for profitability.Regular analysis and optimization are necessary to maximize revenue and ensure long-term success. --------------------------------------- Please share the podcast with your industry friends, dogs & cats. Especially cats! They love it! Hit the Subscribe button on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple! Please share feedback and comments - [email protected] --------------------------------------- If you are interested in getting UA tips every week on Monday, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lancaric.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & sign up for the Brutally Honest newsletter by Matej Lancaric Latest article - https://open.substack.com/pub/lancaric/p/stay-ahead-in-ua-for-2024-my-top?r=7qqaf&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_medium=web&showWelcome=true Do you have UA questions nobody can answer? Ask ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej AI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - the First UA AI in the gaming industry! https://lancaric.me/matej-ai Felix Latest Article - https://www.felixbraberg.com/post/the-end-of-gam-and-admob-placement-refreshes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/two-half-gamers/message

Welcome to Star Wars Hunters - where under the bright lights of the Arena, survivors of the fallen Galactic Empire and new heroes alike face-off in spectacular gladiatorial battles that will solidify the victors as legends throughout the galaxy. Love shooter games and arena combat games? Then get ready to dominate your opponents in Star Wars: Hunters. This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #116. 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 Podcast: Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-29stniv6f-oLJzhx2U_mRB_ppXnJ9hvQ Agenda 00:00 Introduction and Compliments to Jakub 01:09 Introducing Star Wars Hunters 04:00 The Confusing Menu Design 05:19 Comparing Star Wars Hunters to Other Mobile Games 08:36 Monetization and Revenue Potential 10:26 Gameplay Overview: Hero Shooter and Objectives 13:02 Gameplay Experience and Controls 15:08 Monetization: Battle Pass and Cosmetics 20:06 The Misuse of the Rewarded Ad Button 23:00 The Potential and Flaws of Star Wars Hunters 25:06 Power Progression and Monetization 27:05 Roster Size and IP Licensing 28:15 Potential of PvE Content 29:31 Marketing Strategies and Creatives 30:32 Uncertain Future of Star Wars: Hunters --------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------- Takeaways Star Wars Hunters is a mobile game that features a 4v4 hero shooter gameplay. The game has a variety of cosmetics, but the differentiation is limited, and the monetization mainly focuses on unlocking characters sooner. The menu design of the game is confusing and overwhelming, making it difficult for players to navigate. The hosts express disappointment with the lack of meaningful power progression and the abundance of scripted quests. The misuse of the rewarded ad button in the game is seen as a missed opportunity for additional monetization. Despite its flaws, the hosts acknowledge that the game has potential and could have been more successful with better execution. Star Wars: Hunters lacks power progression and struggles with monetization. The small roster of characters and lack of recognizable IP may contribute to its limited success. The game could benefit from adding power progression elements or PvE content. The marketing efforts include high-quality creatives on platforms like Facebook, Google, TikTok, and YouTube. The game has received organic traction, but its long-term success is uncertain. --------------------------------------- Please share the podcast with your industry friends, dogs & cats. Especially cats! They love it! Hit the Subscribe button on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple! Please share feedback and comments - [email protected] --------------------------------------- If you are interested in getting UA tips every week on Monday, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lancaric.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & sign up for the Brutally Honest newsletter by Matej Lancaric Latest article - https://open.substack.com/pub/lancaric/p/stay-ahead-in-ua-for-2024-my-top?r=7qqaf&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_medium=web&showWelcome=true Do you have UA questions nobody can answer? Ask ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej AI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - the First UA AI in the gaming industry! https://lancaric.me/matej-ai Felix Latest Article - https://www.felixbraberg.com/post/the-end-of-gam-and-admob-placement-refreshes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/two-half-gamers/message

Total Battle is a war strategy game that will allow you to become immersed in a fantasy world of battles between ancient civilizations, magic kingdoms, and great empires. Join the legendary heroes of the mighty kingdoms and build your empire in the magical world of Total Battle! Join the company of legendary heroes in Total Battle who’ll defend their territory at all costs and fight against monsters, barbarians, wizards, elves, and other foes. Develop a base and establish a strong tower defense to win all the kings battles in this medieval strategy war game and become the Lord of all the Kingdoms! This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #115. 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 Youtube: https://youtu.be/7cgAiDFMsMg Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2ftcc85es-CesThaafn9k0BIFSVAV8FQ Agenda 00:00 Epic intro 01:46 Overview of Total Battle and Score Warrior 04:43 The Success of Total Battle 06:31 Positioning of Total Battle in the 4X Genre 09:17 The Gameplay and Mechanics of Total Battle 21:08 The Future of Total Battle and the 4X Genre 25:03 Introduction to Total Battle and its monetization success 26:16 Unique mechanics: Onboarding tutorial and hospital system 30:39 Effective creatives and user acquisition strategies 37:13 Total Battle's Strong Presence on YouTube 46:56 Potential concepts for Total Battle's creatives 49:07 Success in the competitive 4X genre --------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------- Takeaways Total Battle has achieved significant success, generating $600k per day in IAP revenues. The game features innovative onboarding mechanics, including a simulated 4X map within the city. Total Battle incorporates puzzle mechanics and a story mode to engage players. The game has experienced a surge in popularity, reaching a peak of $14 million in monthly revenues in May 2024. Total Battle is a successful 4X strategy game, generating around $600k per day. The game features unique mechanics, such as an onboarding tutorial within the game's map and a hospital system for resurrecting troops. Total Battle utilizes effective creatives and user acquisition strategies, with a variety of concepts and playables used to attract and engage players. Total Battle demonstrates the potential for success in the competitive 4X genre. --------------------------------------- Please share the podcast with your industry friends, dogs & cats. Especially cats! They love it! Hit the Subscribe button on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple! Please share feedback and comments - [email protected] --------------------------------------- If you are interested in getting UA tips every week on Monday, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lancaric.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & sign up for the Brutally Honest newsletter by Matej Lancaric Latest article - https://lancaric.substack.com/p/how-to-soft-launch-a-mobile-game Do you have UA questions nobody can answer? Ask ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej AI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - the First UA AI in the gaming industry! https://lancaric.me/matej-ai Felix Latest Article - https://www.felixbraberg.com/post/the-end-of-gam-and-admob-placement-refreshes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/two-half-gamers/message

Dive into the fascinating world of Match Factory, the brand new puzzle game from the creators of Toon Blast & Toy Blast. Once you play, you will come for Match Factory every day! Connect identical items, sort tiles, and clear the board in this mesmerizing match 3D game. Challenge your puzzle-solving skills as you keep sorting and matching objects until every item is cleared from the screen. It’s not just a puzzle; it’s a test of your wit and strategy. Whether you’re on a grand adventure or simply taking a break, Match Factory will always be there to entertain you. In-app purchases do require an active internet connection. This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #114. 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 Youtube: https://youtu.be/XUKwsSU5JYU Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2ftcc85es-CesThaafn9k0BIFSVAV8FQ Agenda 00:00 Epic Intro 01:34 The Impact of High-Quality Creatives in Game Advertising 38:06 Demographic and Audience Targeting in Game Advertising 44:02 The Potential of Ad Platforms for Game Advertising 48:47 High Hopes for the Future of Game Advertising 51:31 The Emphasis on Positive and Engaging Creatives --------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------- Takeaways The conversation explores the gameplay mechanics, monetization strategies, and market competition in the mobile gaming industry. The potential impact of adding ads to the game and the quality of the game's visuals are discussed. The market landscape and the potential for the game to become a major hit are considered. The positive impact of high-quality creatives in mobile game advertising The potential of different ad platforms like TikTok and Android for game advertising The importance of demographic and audience targeting in game advertising We have high hopes for the future of game advertising The emphasis on positive and engaging creatives in mobile game advertising --------------------------------------- Please share the podcast with your industry friends, dogs & cats. Especially cats! They love it! Hit the Subscribe button on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple! Please share feedback and comments - [email protected] --------------------------------------- If you are interested in getting UA tips every week on Monday, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lancaric.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & sign up for the Brutally Honest newsletter by Matej Lancaric Latest article - https://open.substack.com/pub/lancaric/p/stay-ahead-in-ua-for-2024-my-top?r=7qqaf&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_medium=web&showWelcome=true Do you have UA questions nobody can answer? Ask ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej AI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - the First UA AI in the gaming industry! https://lancaric.me/matej-ai Felix Latest Article - https://www.felixbraberg.com/post/the-end-of-gam-and-admob-placement-refreshes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/two-half-gamers/message

Bang Bang Survivor is finally a game where Jakub can discuss social features. Monetization is much more fleshed out. The art is much more approachable. UI is much better, even though it's still sh*t. I'm sorry. It's... BangBang Survivor is a Roguelike shooting game with unique graphic style. The story is set in a future era where a natural disaster sweeps the Earth, causing a rapid spread of biochemical infections and unleashing hordes of zombies. By that time, natural resources are scarce, and civilization are severely damaged. Players will take on the role of an outstanding commander to protect humanity and rebuild the Earth, utilizing various skills to fend off endless zombie attacks and defend our territory. This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #113. 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 Youtube: https://youtu.be/JKI3IdKJdPE Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2ftcc85es-CesThaafn9k0BIFSVAV8FQ Agenda 00:00 Epic intro 02:58 Insights into Chinese Game Development 06:04 Monetization Strategies and Social Features 10:04 Exploring Game Mechanics and User Experience 28:23 Game Monetization and Ad Revenue: A Detailed Analysis 30:39 Creative Strategies for Game Advertising 31:26 Improving User Interface and Game Features 32:21 Ad Revenue Breakdown and Missed Opportunities 53:40 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgments --------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------- Takeaways Comparison of 'Bang Bang Survivor' and 'Doodle Magic' Insights into Chinese game development and monetization strategies Discussion on social features and player engagement in mobile games Exploration of game mechanics, balancing, and user experience Insights into the mobile gaming industry and revenue generation Detailed analysis of game monetization and ad revenue Insights into creative strategies for game advertising Discussion on the potential for Western market success Considerations for improving ad revenue through better integration The need for streamlining game progression for Western audiences --------------------------------------- Please share the podcast with your industry friends, dogs & cats. Especially cats! They love it! Hit the Subscribe button on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple! Please share feedback and comments - [email protected] --------------------------------------- If you are interested in getting UA tips every week on Monday, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lancaric.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & sign up for the Brutally Honest newsletter by Matej Lancaric Latest article - https://lancaric.substack.com/p/match-3d-ua-playbook-real-data-inside?r=7qqaf Do you have UA questions nobody can answer? Ask ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej AI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - the First UA AI in the gaming industry! https://lancaric.me/matej-ai --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/two-half-gamers/message

This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session #112. 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 Special guest: Anton Volnykh Youtube: https://youtu.be/M5p00E7Su3g Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-29stniv6f-oLJzhx2U_mRB_ppXnJ9hvQ Agenda 00:00 Epic intro 03:36 Admiring Say Games' Work 09:19 Transitioning to Hybrid Casual Games 14:08 Consequences of Different Approaches 27:45 UA Automation and Internal Tools 29:40 Building Analytics System and SDK 31:32 Shift from Ad Revenue to IAP Revenue 32:28 Testing and Data-Driven Decision-Making 33:27 Scaling the Game Economy with Currencies 36:21 Balancing Interstitial Ads and User Retention 42:20 Optimizing Monetization through Ad Segmentation 57:48 Building Games at the Right Pace 01:01:36 Working Towards Bigger Games and More Revenue 01:03:32 Learning from Teams with App Monetization Experience --------------------------------------- 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 Anton Volnykh https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonvolnykh/ --------------------------------------- Takeaways SayGames focuses on automating processes and using internal tools to operate their games. They work closely with their teams to help them transition from hypercasual to hybrid casual games. They have a continuous process of iterating and improving their games. They have built their own analytics system and SDK. They have seen a shift from primarily ad revenue to a significant amount of IAP revenue. Testing is crucial in game development and monetization, and data-driven decision-making is essential for success. Interstitial ads in games should be carefully balanced to avoid negatively impacting user retention. Segmenting users' ad experiences based on factors like platform and user behavior can optimize monetization. Continuous learning and adaptation are necessary in the gaming industry to stay competitive and achieve success. --------------------------------------- Please share the podcast with your industry friends, dogs & cats. Especially cats! They love it! Hit the Subscribe button on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple! Please share feedback and comments - [email protected] --------------------------------------- If you are interested in getting UA tips every week on Monday, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lancaric.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & sign up for the Brutally Honest newsletter by Matej Lancaric Latest article - https://open.substack.com/pub/lancaric/p/stay-ahead-in-ua-for-2024-my-top?r=7qqaf&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_medium=web&showWelcome=true Do you have UA questions nobody can answer? Ask ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej AI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - the First UA AI in the gaming industry! https://lancaric.me/matej-ai Felix Latest Article - https://www.felixbraberg.com/post/the-end-of-gam-and-admob-placement-refreshes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/two-half-gamers/message