two & a half gamers - Dark and Darker Review: Unique blend of survival & extraction – Matej Lancaric: User Acquisition Expert to Grow Mobile Games Globally

This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers – Dark and Darker Review: Unique blend of survival & extraction

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 am conference discussion vibe, so let’s not take it too seriously.

The Team:

⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r- Game design consultant⁠

Felix Braberg⁠ – Ad monetization consultant

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej Lančarič – User Acquisition & Creatives consultant

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Summary

In this episode, the hosts delve into the gaming industry, focusing on the game ‘Dark and Darker’. They discuss its mechanics, survival elements, class systems, and monetization strategies. The conversation also touches on the trends in mobile gaming and the importance of community engagement for game longevity. The hosts share insights on the game’s hype and its potential impact on the gaming landscape.

Takeaways

The gaming industry is evolving with new monetization strategies.
Dark and Darker features unique survival and extraction gameplay mechanics.
Class systems in games enhance player engagement and strategy.
Mobile gaming is becoming a significant focus for developers.
Community engagement is crucial for the longevity of games.
The thrill of gameplay is heightened by the risk of losing everything.
Monetization can be tied to gameplay mechanics, such as fear of loss.
The success of a game can be influenced by its hype and community support.
Understanding player demographics is essential for game marketing.
The balance between free-to-play and pay-for-convenience models is critical.

Keywords

gaming, Dark and Darker, game mechanics, monetization, mobile gaming, survival games, extraction gameplay, class systems, community engagement, gaming industry

Agenda:

00:00 Introduction to the Gaming Landscape
02:57 Exploring Dark and Darker: Game Mechanics
05:46 Survival and Extraction Gameplay
09:06 Class Systems and Character Progression
11:53 Monetization Strategies in Gaming
14:49 Mobile Gaming Trends and Predictions
18:07 Community Engagement and Game Longevity
20:59 Final Thoughts and Future Outlook

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