Squad Busters *BIG NEW* update: No more Pay to Win. No gacha, no money!
2024-08-19
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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
Youtube: https://youtu.be/zXUkwYwHamg
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Agenda
00:00 Epic Introand Overview of the Update
01:35 Impact on Monetization and Player Base
06:24 Removal of Megas and Introduction of New Characters and Skins
10:36 Gameplay Experiences and Balance Changes
15:22 Exploring the New Game Modes
21:22 Exploring the Recent Updates and Changes in the Game
22:14 The Intriguing Mechanics of Chicken and Gem Pass
23:27 Strategically Using Chest Multipliers for Better Rewards
29:08 Improving PvP Gameplay and Rewards
32:10 Enhancing the Metagame Mechanics for a Better Experience
34:29 Join the Slack Channel and Stay Updated with the Podcast
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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
The recent update to Squadbusters has brought significant changes to the game's monetization and gameplay.
The decline in daily active users and low retention rate are concerning for the game's long-term success.
Megas have been removed from the game, and players have received skins and coins as compensation.
The update introduced new characters, skins, and game modes, providing players with more content to explore.
The hosts share their gameplay experiences and discuss the balance changes in the update. The recent updates in the game have brought significant changes, such as the chicken mechanic and gem pass.
The chest multipliers have been modified, allowing players to strategically use them for better rewards.
The hosts discuss the PvP gameplay and suggest improvements, such as changing the rewards for killing other players.
They highlight the importance of metagame mechanics and suggest adding new functionality to enhance the gameplay experience.
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