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Axie Infinity (Part 2): Redemption or Ruin?
Jun 19

Jun 19 Axie Infinity (Part 2): Redemption or Ruin?

Abhimanyu Kumar
Deconstructions, web3

Can Sky Mavis orchestrate a comeback or is it doomed to wither away? Let’s find out.

Battle Passes - Everything You Ought to Know and Then Some
Jun 6

Jun 6 Battle Passes - Everything You Ought to Know and Then Some

Guest Writer
Deconstructions

A deep analysis of battle passes and best practices in how to design and operate them

The Lost Ark Has Found its Way
May 16

May 16 The Lost Ark Has Found its Way

Guest Writer

Does Lost Ark signal a new era for MMORPGs in the Western markets?

How Cookie Run Bakes its Monster Revenue
Apr 25

Apr 25 How Cookie Run Bakes its Monster Revenue

Guest Writer
Deconstructions

Cookie Run: Kingdom has amassed quarter of a Billion in net revenue with only 22 million downloads. Her’s how they did it.

Google x Deconstructor of Fun Istanbul Event: Highlights and Videos
Apr 3

Apr 3 Google x Deconstructor of Fun Istanbul Event: Highlights and Videos

Michail Katkoff
Business

What happens in Istanbul, doesn’t stay in Istanbul

How Wooga's Switchcraft Aced the Soft Launch!
Mar 29

Mar 29 How Wooga's Switchcraft Aced the Soft Launch!

Michail Katkoff
Business

Soft launch playbook for 2022

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.

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