Olivier Raffard

We've got good news for all gamers ! 🔥 Champions Tactics™ Grimoria Chronicles, Ubisoft's upcoming competitive PvP Turn-Based RPG, is joining us at NFC Summit ! 🕹️ Assemble a team of mythical Champions, engage in thrilling tactical battles against other players and discover the legends of the dark and mystical world of Grimoria. Are you ready to write your name in the chronicles? Take a sneak peek into the game today ⤵️ and be among the first to try it out in Lisbon ! ☀️ #web3 #blockchain #web3gaming #blockchaingaming #events

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Aethir 🤝 SuperScale : Managing Games to Greatness Aethir teams up with Superscale Games to elevate the mobile gaming experience 🔥 Superscale, a game management powerhouse, specializes in providing gaming studios with various highly effective monetization and user acquisition solutions to maximize their revenue. With this partnership, get ready for a new era in which instant-play cloud gaming becomes the standard for rapid user acquisition 🤝 What does this partnership bring? ⚫️ Play Games Instantly ⚡️: Together, Aethir and SuperScale are creating an instant-play cloud gaming solution, letting gamers try games instantly after seeing an online ad for that specific title, bypassing third-party platforms, data entry, and verification steps. ⚫️ Breaking Barriers to Game Discovery 💡: SuperScale, by leveraging Aethir's DePIN stack, is changing this with streamlined instant gaming services, removing hardware barriers and simplifying sign-ups. Read more about this partnership in our latest blog 👇👇 https://lnkd.in/dvfU6EgT

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## The Strategic Value of a Well-Developed DLC: Insights from Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree --- The gaming industry is abuzz with the upcoming release of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, an expansion that promises to deepen the base game's already rich experience. This highly anticipated DLC is a prime example of how a well-developed expansion can significantly enhance a game's lifecycle and profitability. #### Key Elements of Successful DLC Development: - *Strategic Marketing: Effective marketing is crucial to the success of any DLC. From teasers and trailers to community engagement and influencer partnerships, building hype is essential. The anticipation surrounding *Shadow of the Erdtree showcases the importance of a well-executed marketing campaign. - *Monetary Considerations*: Pricing strategy is vital to the DLC's success. Developers must find a balance between offering value and maximizing revenue. Pricing should reflect the quality and amount of content provided while considering the spending habits of the target audience. Additionally, the pricing should play a part in the long-term product strategy. fromSoftware has released numerous large-scale updates, often adding brand new content freely before unveiling the title's first 'paid DLC'. #### Why It Matters:    - *Revenue Boost*: DLCs provide a continuous revenue stream, supplementing the initial sales of the base game. Proper pricing and frequent updates can significantly enhance a game’s profitability. - *Market Positioning*: Successful DLCs can reinforce a game’s standing in the market, making it a more attractive proposition for new players who see ongoing support and content development as a value addition. The strategic development and release of a DLC like Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree exemplify how expansions can provide both qualitative and quantitative benefits to game developers and publishers. Ensuring high-quality content, effective marketing, and appropriate pricing are key to maximizing the potential of any DLC. #VC #Gaming

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🚨 New Episode is out : "Revolutionizing Game Development: PlayCanvas and the Web's Potential" Join hosts Marc Petit and Patrick Cozzi as they welcome Will Eastcott, co-founder and CEO of PlayCanvas. Tune in to hear Will's inspiring journey from developing iconic AAA games to pioneering web-based game development. Discover insights on the challenges of entrepreneurship, the power of open standards, and the future of WebGL, WebGPU, and AI in gaming. Don't miss this conversation on the cutting edge of interactive graphics! "If you have a mindset of building something that is built with the developers' needs in mind, then you'll win in the long run." - Will Eastcott In a nutshell 👇💡🧠: - Web Development: Founded PlayCanvas in 2011 to leverage WebGL for web-based game development - Challenges: Overcame initial hurdles like limited WebGL support on iOS - Open Source: Made PlayCanvas open-source in 2014, fostering a global developer community - Acquisition: PlayCanvas was acquired by Snap Inc. in 2017, contributing to Snap Games - Innovations: Focused on lightweight runtime, collaborative platform, open standards (glTF, WebXR) - WebGPU & AI: Emphasized WebGPU for performance and AI/machine learning for content creation - Super Splat: Discussed tool for optimizing 3D scenes using AI - Future of Web Gaming: Needs better payment systems, discovery mechanisms, and browser support - Advice: Encouraged aspiring developers to leverage the web's vast audience and creative freedom Let us know your thoughts in the comments! 👇 📲 Follow us on social media: X Instagram, Facebook 🎧 Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts ➡🚨 LISTEN NOW : https://lnkd.in/e8-f8KYb ------------------- In this episode of "Building the Open Metaverse," Will Eastcott, co-founder and CEO of PlayCanvas, discusses his career trajectory from working on iconic #AAA games like Call of Duty to founding PlayCanvas, an #open-source #game #engine revolutionizing web-based game development. Eastcott shares insights into his early fascination with #computers and gaming, the challenges of transitioning to an entrepreneurial role, and the significance of open standards in the industry. He highlights the initial struggles with #WebGL's adoption and how open-sourcing PlayCanvas in 2014 fostered a vibrant developer community. Eastcott also touches on the acquisition by Snap Inc. in 2017, which provided strategic opportunities for growth. He emphasizes the importance of new technologies like #WebGPU and #WebXR in enhancing browser-based gaming experiences and explores the potential of AI and machine learning in content creation. The episode concludes with advice for aspiring game developers and a shout-out to key influences and organizations supporting the evolution of web graphics.

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🚨 New AI builds Indie-to-AAA props and characters 🚨 See the demo : https://bit.ly/m/KaedimThe owner of Wordle has filed a lawsuit against Worldle, a puzzle game that focuses on guessing geographical places rather than words. As reported by BBC News, the New York Times said the geography-based app is "nearly identical in appearance, sound, meaning, and imparts the same commercial impression" as Wordle. It also accused the game of "creating confusion" among users. Worldle is a browser-based game run by Seattle-based developer Kory McDonald, with an estimated average of 100,000 monthly players. Read more ⭐ The world's best game studios ship 7x faster | Learn more at 🚨 New AI builds AAA characters 🚨 See the demo : https://bit.ly/m/Kaedim - try it today to turn sketches into game assets in minutes.

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https://www.stellarmr.com Exciting News in the Games and Puzzles Industry! In 2023, the Games and Puzzles Market reached a significant milestone with a value of USD 18.40 Bn. Looking ahead, the industry is poised for impressive growth, projected to expand at a robust CAGR of 8.5% from 2024 to 2030. By the end of this decade, the global revenue is forecasted to soar to nearly USD 32.57 Bn. This growth trajectory underscores the increasing popularity and demand for interactive and engaging gaming experiences worldwide. As we embrace innovation and technology, the Games and Puzzles sector continues to evolve, offering new opportunities and experiences for enthusiasts of all ages. Let's stay tuned and explore the exciting developments shaping the future of gaming and puzzles! #GamesAndPuzzles #GamingIndustry #MarketTrends #FutureOfGaming

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🎮 Here are the most recent information about the dynamic French game development scene from the SNJV - Syndicat National du Jeu Vidéo report. Despite economic issues, France's game landscape is developing, with over 70% of the population being avid gamers. It outgrew other cultural sectors in 2023, with a growth rate that has been consistent since 2014. Key highlights include: 🕹️ 1,260 games are being developed, including more than 850 original works. 👨💼 57 specialized occupations were on display, with 7 new ones. 💰 a remarkable 2.6% increase in worldwide sales to $187.7 billion. This comprehensive report not only celebrates the industry's achievements but also outlines opportunities for professionals and enthusiasts alike. Learn more from the full report, available here: https://zurl.co/qppq

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Announcing : The Sandbox 🤝 Bolero We're pleased to announce the release of an exclusive set of music rights called Bundles, allowing for business and individuals to acquire fractional revenue shares off several music catalogues at once. The Sandbox, the leading decentralised gaming virtual world and subsidiary of Animoca Brands, becomes the first Web3 global corporate player to make a groundbreaking entrance into Bolero’s RWA called “Song Shares” by deploying 125,000 $SAND. “We’re pleased to explore new ways to support & contribute to the growth of young music talents through this partnership with Bolero” said BORGET Sebastien, COO & Co-Founder of The Sandbox. Adding “Web3 brings new opportunities and business models around the discovery of music artists and we see this as a way to make $SAND a token that can not only support a Gaming Ecosystem but also concretely reach to the Music Ecosystem as well”. The Sandbox and Bolero have created a unique bridge between their two infrastructures that anyone can cross should they want to have a go at consuming music in a brand new way: “The next stage in the development of the world's largest decentralised market for music rights is for businesses to get involved. said William Bailey, Co-founder & CEO of Bolero. Adding “I'm delighted to be joining forces with The Sandbox to launch this global corporate movement.” « don’t just play music, play the music game. » More information: https://lnkd.in/eQM7h3YY #TheSandbox #SongShares #SANDFAM #RWA

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