The more we focus exclusively on revenue, the more players slip through our fingers... In this episode of #LightningLessons we talk about player value. More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

Why are app stores and search still the front line for user acquisition channels? Find out in this episode of #LightningLessons More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

Are you just confusing your audience? Find out how to amplify your LiveOps with markering in this episode of #LightningLessons More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

I'm kicking off a new podcast in preparation for the release of my new book later this year...  This is the first episode which is me talking to James Portnow, Founder of Night Crew Games and Creative Director of Extra Credits about economy design!

Short form content gets attention, while long form content earns trust... If you've ever wondered about the value of podcasts, this #LightningLessons is for you. More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

"How many willies" you ask Well, here's some trivia: Valve paused the approval process on the game, to ask if they could please get some video footage specifically of the alien orgy, so they could assess whether the game was allowed to launch on Steam

Influencers don't sell games, moments do...  This episode of #LightningLessons is about how to get value from creators More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

Going viral is optional, being meaningful isn't. This episode of #LightningLessons is about why socials are storytelling. More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

Does your CPI look great, but your game isn't profitable? Find out why in this episode of #LightningLessons More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

Taking a walk around #PGCLondon and checking out the #IndieZone

Now we have Craig Chapple, PGbiz, interviewing Alexis Bonte, Stillfront, talking about the end of 'The Walled Garden' Alexis proposes UA was a response to need for discoverability; D2C too. Developers need form of control over distribution. But it be something the player care about #PGCLondon

Living this talk from Carina Kom, Simply Sweet Games The role of accessibility and it's impact on your team and your players #PGCLondon

Lots of amazing thoughts from this super experienced group... Common to me is the ability to make better decisions... Data is important but taking a step back and the time to make the right choices matters. This is literally why we are building https://f.mtr.cool/tvgkwskupg #PGCLondon

Now we have a mega panel with Zorbey (King) Maya (Supercell) Felicity (Trailmix) and Teemu (Meta play) with Thomas (Raptor) roasting John Wright (Turborilla) Actually about giving new life to older games #PGCLondon

Chris Hong #CosmoUniverse talking about multiplayer for smaller teams... Focus on game play synchronization! #PGCLondon

Tom Storr #TheExperimentationGroup is preaching the #LiveOps good word; why it's important to fix the FTUE (D1 retention) if you want LiveOps that pay... If you can't shift engagement you won't get revenue. Align rewards with the behaviour you want to encourage/satisfys players.

It's day 2 of #PGCLondon I'm hosting the #LiveOosLandscape track and we have a ton of amazing speakers talking about live service games this morning PC/Console or Mobile... This is the track you don't want to miss

We will be kicking off #PGCLondon #Track2 #Growth at 09:20 with Nicholas Lovell telling us there is no such thing as "The Games Industry"

What do you want from #LightningLessons? More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

I'm back in town... Getting ready for #PGConnects #London Here we go again!!

There’s got to be something in this… 😆

What do you want from #LightningLessons? More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

Is it still possible to have a new breakout game? Here's our new #LightningLesson thanks to our friends at #AmpereAnalysis And don't forget, you can catch up on this series on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

My latest pod with #DarrenButtler is now up on #GDL It was recorded at the end of last year and is us talking around our perspectives of 25 and what we have in store for this New Year

PocketGamer asked Julia Gorbunova and I about the shifting strategies for games marketing - not just mobile but also for VR/PC and Console - read what we thought here:

Single player isn't dying, it's specialising... Here's our new #LightningLesson thanks to our friends at #AmpereAnalysis And don't forget, you can catch up on this series on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

New Mike & Rami episode is now LIVE! Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, EVERYWHERE mikeandrami.com

Will you be at the kick off to the game industry year #PGCLondon?    Let's meet - you can find me on MeetToMatch  http://bit.ly/4qhVZH2

Retaining LiveService gamers is challenging many move on fast — but they don’t leave the category. Here's our new #LightningLesson thanks to our friends at #AmpereAnalysis And don't forget, you can catch up on this series on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

A little late due to some technical gremlins - but here is our latest #LightingLesson  We are looking at the purchase drivers for Single verses Live service gamers - thanks to our friends at #AmpereAnalysis And don't forget, you can catch up on this series on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

A quick reminder that our sister podcast, "Behind the Stories", is continuing its podquest to find out all about #ActualPlay! Catch our newest episode with Fay Roberts NOW.

Another milestone for Wasteland and a huge thank you to our listeners and congratulations to the cast and crew 🍾 this show continues to build an audience and I love to see it ♥️🙏♥️

The NewYear is here and it's time to get back to work again and that means it's back to our #LightningLessons  We continue our series looking at the report from the folks at #AmpereAnalysis Today we are looking at #Discovery   oh! and there are more Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

Oscar is looking forward to attending #PGCLondon later this month!

Looking forward to attending #PGCLondon later this month!

When 2026 hits and you have to come up with new dilemmas

Happy New Year @everyone... Wishing the best another ride around the sun!

❌ LET'S NOT TALK ABOUT 2026 ❌ New episode of Mike & Rami Are Still Here is up on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, EVERYWHERE mikeandrami.com

Time for The Christmas Movie! Well this year I'm shaking up tradition and going for Die Hard 2 Happy winter festival to all!!

What do your players want? In this #LightningLesson in #LiveOps we discuss why What Players Value Isn’t Universal More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

Single player fans love the genre, but live service players love the experience... In this #LightningLesson in #LiveOps we discuss Genre Loyalty vs Genre Fluidity More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

Bright eyes... Look at those pupils! No this is not AI... No I'm not an anime character I just had my annual diabetes eye test... ...all was fine by the way

There is no such thing as the Live Service Player... In this #LightningLesson in #LiveOps we discuss how Live Service Isn’t One Audience More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

Live Ops didn't disrupt the industry, it consumed it... In this #LightningLesson in #LiveOps we discuss the Live-Service Takeover More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

Let your players feel the festive cheer with your game Join us to find out from some of the best practitioners how to make seasonal events successful with Pavlo #Plarium and Dylan (formerly) #DPS #LiveOpsLounge Roundtable on 16th Dec 25 https://luma.com/i0cye4sj #Gaas #GameDev

Players say they prefer single player games, but where do they spend most of their time? In this #LightningLesson in #LiveOps we discuss the paradox of preference... More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

"Never Played A Game Like It Before" - John Romero's New FPS Isn't Dead, It's Just Smaller. (Image: @romero)

Make your game magical this holiday season... Join us to find out from some of the best practitioners how to make seasonal events successful with Pavlo #Plarium and Dylan (formerly) #DPS #LiveOpsLounge Roundtable on 16th Dec 25 https://luma.com/i0cye4sj #Gaas #GameDev

Does your game know it's Christmas time at all? Join us to find out from some of the best practitioners how to make seasonal events successful with Pavlo #Plarium and Dylan (formerly) #DPS #LiveOpsLounge Roundtable on 16th Dec 25 https://luma.com/i0cye4sj #Gaas #GameDev

Boaty McBoatface was not a joke, it was a reminder... In this #LightningLesson in #LiveOps we discuss community led development and the dangers of it More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai