Ian McGavin’s Post

For the love of all the gods, build an audience *BEFORE* you build and launch your product. Nothing kills would-be-successful companies, products, games, events, et al. like launching to an empty room. (thanks to Jorge Soto for having me on the #GTMPack show; full episode now live on YouTube)

Community managers in the video games industry! Are you listening to The Community Lounge, the podcast just for you? Lots of helpful tips and stories you’ll relate to in each episode.

🎙️The CEO of Clawbuster, Timofey Lipsky, shares insights on industry trends, player feedback, and more in our exclusive interview. What you’ll discover: 🎮ClawBuster’s journey from concept to success 🎮What makes the studio’s games stand out 🎮How ClawBuster supports its partners for maximum success 🎮How the providers can leverage current iGaming trends 🔗 Find the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eF-syRxj #igamingnews #gamblingbusiness #igaming Tim Lipsky

Missing the Olympics? Get ready for the next big thing: The Enhanced Games!🔥 A groundbreaking event shaking up the sports world and challenging everything we know about human performance. The latest episode of 5YF has sparked incredible conversations about our biological limits and the ethics of performance enhancements going mainstream. 🌍💉 Love it or hate it, the momentum is undeniable. Backed by visionaries like Peter Thiel and Balaji, and with a Ridley Scott docuseries in the works, the Enhanced Games are set to redefine sports in 2025. 🚀 Hear all about it from Co-founder and President of Enhanced Games Aron D'Souza as we dive deep into the future of human potential. Link to the podcast in the comments below! ⬇️ #EnhancedGames #FutureOfSports #HumanPotential #5YF

💎What an interesting half an hour with Alex, our CEO, discussing his decades in the gaming industry & Rovio's wild year with acquisition plans hanging over us for months. 🎧You'll hear a CEO open up about how - your leadership style changes when you move from a top down culture to a nordic company (and how enjoyable that can be!) - a turbulent year is also a team building experience for the leadership team - sometimes, you must choose to stay loyal to your own team, even when offered new exciting opportunities 🍒 on top, from internal comms pov: how the big moments and unexpected news are so crucial for bringing people together, listening to each other and allowing people to voice their concerns 💖 Alexandre Pelletier-Normand , Rovio Entertainment Corporation

• Gaming leads with the highest comment-to-view rate at 1.40%. • Categories like How-to, Entertainment, and Education hover around the 0.4% mark. • Comedy and Trailers see the lowest engagement, below 0.1%. #YouTubeAnalytics #EngagementMetrics #ContentStrategy #SocialMediaTrends #DataInsights

🎥 Just dropped a new video highlighting an intense moment from a pro gaming match between 100 Thieves and Kroo! 🏆 In this high-stakes match: - Cryo takes a risky glass cannon move and secures critical plays. - Spike's drop changes the dynamics instantly. - Kezzit and Kessnet find themselves in tough spots and try to heroically turn the tides. - Communication and strategic utility use make a visible impact. - A crucial gun round win gives 100 Thieves an edge over A site control. Catch the highlights to see these strategies in action! 💡 How do you think strategic planning impacts high-pressure situations like these? Drop your thoughts below! 👇 #Esports #Strategy #100Thieves #Gaming #Productivity #HighPerformance #

Concord, Spectre Divide, Xdefient, The Finals... Just a couple of years ago Shooters were the darling of the game industry. Today, not much so. Why is that? In our latest Deconstructor of Fun podcast, we’ve assembled a POWER panel—Adam Telfer, Chris Sides, Phillip Black, and Devan Brennan (Newzoo) — to take a hard look at the state of the shooter genre. The squad dives into the forces shaping shooter games today, from the impact of lockdowns on gaming behavior to the migration challenges facing new FPS titles in a crowded market. 🎯 Here’s a glimpse of what the fellas cover: ✅ The shifting landscape for PC & console shooters ✅ Trends in player engagement and retention ✅ Lessons from recent launch successes and struggles ✅ Barriers to new PvP shooter titles ✅ And a peek into the future of extraction shooters Check out the report on Deconstructor of Fun and catch the podcast on YouTube or Spotify (just search for "Deconstructor of Fun"). There are a lot of graphs that you will miss in the audio-only version. 🎧 Read or watch now and get ahead of the curve! #gamedevelopment #gamedev

☑ With Gamescom less than two weeks away, Fancensus will once again be gathering consumer feedback this time around the Opening Night Live show. What did viewers think of ONL? Which games were they most excited for? How many games did they recall being featured? Find out in the finished report. Is your game going to be a part of ONL? If so, then take the opportunity to ask gamers your own private questions too. What did they think of your trailer? Did they enjoy the song choice? What format will they purchase the game on? 👉 For more details contact us at info@fancensus.com #VideoGames #Data

🎥 Exciting moments as the PE Sports team dives into game number five today! Known for their tactical brilliance and strategic prowess—these players don’t just play; they maneuver. - They expertly rotate across the map, dodging unnecessary conflicts. - Precision and timing are at the core of their gameplay. - The anticipation builds: Will this be their game to secure the victory? Either way, they’re about to give us a masterclass in strategy on this random map. Let's see if they can clinch the booyah this round! What tactics do you rely on for success in your business or gaming life? Share your thoughts and let's get a dynamic discussion rolling! 💬 #Strategy #Teamwork #TacticalGenius #BusinessSuccess #LeadershipSkills #GameOn