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Gamification Product Manager @ Duolingo

First 1000 • 432 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24

💼 Business Product Management Mobile Gaming

The job at Duolingo for a Gamification Product Manager requires experience in mobile gaming and a proven track record.
Candidates should have a strong background in In-App Purchasing (IAP) and/or subscription growth.
The ideal candidate should display qualities of being candidate and kind.

Is Monopoly GO really "PROFITABLE"?

The GameMakers Letter • 137 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24

🕹 Technology Gaming User Acquisition Marketing Mobile Gaming Monetization

Monopoly GO seems to be a successful mobile game, generating significant revenue and downloads
The concept of profitability in free-to-play games can be complex, with various factors influencing true financial performance
There may be discrepancies in claims of profitability, as success in the game industry can be evaluated differently

👾 Game Over: Top Ten News for the Week (Jan 26, 2024)

The GameMakers Letter • 78 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24

🕹 Technology Gaming Tech industry AI Mobile Gaming

Palworld Developer Pocket Pair Blog Post about a coincidental story called Palworld
Pokemon investigating 'Palworlds'
Game industry experiencing more layoffs: under Microsoft and an update from Riot

Episode XOXO

Have You Played? • 58 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24

🎭️ Culture Mobile Gaming Monetization

Episode XOXO is a game with interactive stories centered on romance and with different story conventions.
The game's choices may have little impact on the plot, but its approachability and ease make it popular and profitable.
The stories in Episode XOXO are designed for quick engagement, but may reflect traditional stereotypes and are influenced by monetization.

Who's top of Steam Next Fest for June 2023?

The GameDiscoverCo newsletter • 314 implied HN points • 26 Jun 23

🕹 Technology Gaming Platforms Virtual reality Mobile Gaming

Steam's June Next Fest featured around 1,000 PC game demos with various top performers in different categories.
Important points were highlighted in the ongoing FTC vs. Microsoft case, including PlayStation's role in Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda and Activision's revenue split tactics.
Recent game platform and discovery news include Meta's VR subscription service, Nike's collaboration with Fortnite, and insights on Chinese game approvals.

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▶️ IDFA Deprecation: Scapegoat or Reality?

The GameMakers Letter • 98 implied HN points • 23 May 23

🕹 Technology Mobile Gaming Data Privacy

Many are blaming IDFA for failed game launches, but is it really the reason?
There are differing opinions in the industry about the impact of IDFA deprecation.
Discussions include approaches to solve IDFA deprecation, quantifying its impact by genre, and future trends in performance marketing on mobile.

📈 Yong Heroes Bursts to #2 Downloaded WW

The GameMakers Letter • 39 implied HN points • 05 Apr 23

🕹 Technology Games Mobile Gaming Market Data

Yong Heroes became the 2nd most downloaded mobile game worldwide.
The game is marketed as an Oriental Fantasy RPG.
There was a significant push in downloads and revenue for Golf Rival.

Platform power, by the numbers

SuperJoost Playlist • 1 HN point • 06 Oct 23

🕹 Technology Gaming Platforms Mobile Gaming Market dominance

Platforms dominate the top of the games industry, with 8 out of 10 largest firms being platforms in 2022.
Platforms have grown much faster in revenue compared to publishers, with a compound growth rate of 17% versus 2% respectively.
Successful game studios are expected to bypass platforms, build their own communities, and focus on engaging their fanbase.