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Deconstructor of Fun breaks down successful free-to-play games in search of what makes them fun - or not. All of the contributors to this site are both gamers and game makers.

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Thetan Arena - The Mobile Game that Combines F2P and P2E
Feb 28

Feb 28 Thetan Arena - The Mobile Game that Combines F2P and P2E

Michail Katkoff
Blockchain, Deconstructions

Here’s how you combine P2E and F2P on mobile

Uncovering the Minds of Game Investors
Feb 21

Feb 21 Uncovering the Minds of Game Investors

Michail Katkoff
Business

What's the difference between Angel Investor, a VC, and a strategic investor? When to choose a generalist fund over a gaming fund? What do investors look for in investees? How to pitch over a video connection versus on-site?

2022 Predictions #4 Casino Games Brace for Impact
Feb 13

Feb 13 2022 Predictions #4 Casino Games Brace for Impact

Michail Katkoff
Predictions
2022 Predictions #3 Sports Games Get Beaten from a Pillar to a Post
Feb 6

Feb 6 2022 Predictions #3 Sports Games Get Beaten from a Pillar to a Post

Michail Katkoff
Predictions

In 2021 Sports category on mobile hit the wall. Revenues remained stable while downloads declined 9%.

2022 Predictions #2  How to win after Fortnite's 💀 and Why Going Cross-Platform is Mandatory for Mid-Core Games
Jan 31

Jan 31 2022 Predictions #2 How to win after Fortnite's 💀 and Why Going Cross-Platform is Mandatory for Mid-Core Games

Michail Katkoff
Predictions

Mid-Core games’ revenues reached nearly $15B, which is 16% more than in 2020. At the same time, the installs declined by nearly a fifth, bringing dark clouds above several genres.


2022 Predictions #1 The King is back, Merge overheats and Hypercasuals falter
Jan 24

Jan 24 2022 Predictions #1 The King is back, Merge overheats and Hypercasuals falter

Michail Katkoff
Predictions

Casual Games stand for 80% of all mobile game downloads and 35% of all In-App Purchases. Once you count in ad revenue, this is the most dominant category of them all.

Clash Mini - Contender or a Pretender?
Jan 18

Jan 18 Clash Mini - Contender or a Pretender?

Guest Writer
Deconstructions

After a fast start Supercell’s Clash Mini is facing the realities of the autochess genre. Can it break through?

Axie Infinity: Infinite Opportunity or Infinite Peril?
Dec 12

Dec 12 Axie Infinity: Infinite Opportunity or Infinite Peril?

Abhimanyu Kumar
Deconstructions

Axie Infinity is the poster child of blockchain games. Yet under all the hype, there are some fundamental issues that can bring the game down if gone unfixed.

What Comes After Battle Royale and Why You Need to Know Vigor
Dec 5

Dec 5 What Comes After Battle Royale and Why You Need to Know Vigor

Guest Writer
Why Pokemon Unite Hasn’t Reached the Top (yet?)
Nov 21

Nov 21 Why Pokemon Unite Hasn’t Reached the Top (yet?)

Guest Writer
Deconstructions

This game was destined for unrivaled success but…

The Inevitable Blockchain Revolution
Nov 14

Nov 14 The Inevitable Blockchain Revolution

Guest Writer
Business

3 reasons why the blockchain isn’t just a passing fad, but an inevitable revolution in the way we make games

How to Hire the Best
Oct 16

Oct 16 How to Hire the Best

Michail Katkoff
Business

The best talent for one company might be a poor fit for another

 5 Reasons Why I Became Bullish on Blockchain Gaming
Oct 10

Oct 10 5 Reasons Why I Became Bullish on Blockchain Gaming

Guest Writer
Business

Senior game designers journey from crypto gaming detractor to a blockchain gaming evangelist

Here's How You Capitalize From the Apple vs. Epic Court Ruling
Sep 20

Sep 20 Here's How You Capitalize From the Apple vs. Epic Court Ruling

Michail Katkoff
Business

Apple must allow iOS apps to offer payment options besides the ones subject to App Store’s 30% fees. Here’s what you should do next.

Can Supercell Boost Beatstar Into a Major Hit
Sep 13

Sep 13 Can Supercell Boost Beatstar Into a Major Hit

Michail Katkoff
Deconstructions

If Beatstar becomes a major hit, it will not only be great for Space Ape, but it will prove that Supercell can rub its magic to its portfolio companies as well.

Secrets to Successful Cross-Promotion
Sep 6

Sep 6 Secrets to Successful Cross-Promotion

Michail Katkoff
Business

In the post-IDFA era cross-promotion has been elevated from auxiliary component a marketing mix to a vital element of a portofolio growth strategy. Here’s how to do it effectively.

Supercell's Everdale: a Genre Definer or a Pretty-Looking Social Appointment System?
Aug 29

Aug 29 Supercell's Everdale: a Genre Definer or a Pretty-Looking Social Appointment System?

Michail Katkoff
Deconstructions
Game Over: The Beginning of the End of Harassment in Games
Aug 2

Aug 2 Game Over: The Beginning of the End of Harassment in Games

Guest Writer
Leadership

Four concrete steps to prevent harassments and drive diversity in your studio

Part 2: How Netflix could become the 'Netflix of Gaming'
Jul 26

Jul 26 Part 2: How Netflix could become the 'Netflix of Gaming'

Guest Writer
Business

Mike Verdu is hired and new details emerge about Netflix’s games strategy

No IDFA? No Problem! Apple Can’t Kill Gaming.
Jul 19

Jul 19 No IDFA? No Problem! Apple Can’t Kill Gaming.

Michail Katkoff
Business

A more optimistic take on the effect of Apple’s aggressive privacy changes

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