Gamesforum

From navigating the complexities of rewarded UA to anticipating shifts like the rise of UGC and alternative payment methods, Almedia's Head of Gaming Partnerships, James Crabb, sheds light on strategies for sustainable growth. With a career spanning over a decade, he reflects on the challenges and opportunities of global market expansion, privacy-focused user acquisition, and fostering collaborative relationships that benefit both developers and players. Plus, he's got some advice for industry newbies! Check out his insights in this week's Community Spotlight 💡 👉 https://lnkd.in/ecGMmzc6 #gamesforum #communityspotlight #mobilegaming #gamingindustry #rewardUA #UGC #privacy

What a fantastic time in beautiful Vietnam! With our hearts and bellies full, we leave feeling inspired by its incredible people, vibrant community, and the ever-expanding, passionate developer ecosystem. Alongside the amazing team Elena Tran, kartik palli, Ritesh Ghodrao—we at InMobi Advertising spent an exciting week connecting with our gaming developer and publishing partners across Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Together, we strengthened relationships and crafted ambitious plans for 2025, focusing on driving real connections through meaningful advertising that maximizes yield, boosts efficacy, and, most importantly, enhances the end-user experience. We wrapped up our roadshow at Gamesforum Vietnam in Hanoi, where John Speakman 🔜 Gamesforum Vietnam, Joe 🔜 Gamesforum Vietnam S. and team did an incredible job uniting the gaming community. The event fostered collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing among all players in the ecosystem, helping push the industry forward. A special highlight was meeting with over 50 partners, including a great conversation with Felix Braberg, a stalwart in the gaming space and co-host of the always engaging two & a half gamers podcast. Our deep dive into monetization strategies and the importance of keeping both developers and users front and centre was inspiring. Felix’s commitment to keeping it real and driving innovation for better user experiences is truly commendable. Thank you, Felix. Christian Calderon thank you for all the insights and helping us understand the market, the community and giving us a glimpse of the extremely bright future of gaming and beyond in Vietnam. Look forward to seeing you in India when you make it over, I promise a scrumptious culinary tour! Thank you to all our wonderful developer and publisher partners for your continued partnership and growth. We InMobi Advertising look forward to a fantastic 2025, where we’ll continue learning, growing the market together, and delivering advertising that truly matters—always keeping users at the forefront and driving real, meaningful connections!

🌟 Reflecting on an Inspiring Experience at Gamesforum Vietnam! 🎮 I had the incredible opportunity to attend Gamesforum Vietnam, and I am still buzzing from the experience! The energy in the room was electric, filled with passionate publishers, innovative developers, and industry leaders eager to share their insights. Connecting with fellow enthusiasts and professionals reaffirmed my belief in the power of collaboration and creativity in this industry. I am excited to take these insights back to my work and continue pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve in gaming. A big thank you to the organizers Gamesforum Gamegeek Asia and everyone who made this event possible. I look forward to the next one and continuing the conversations that began here! #GamesforumVietnam #GamingCommunity #Networking #Innovation #GameDevelopment

We were delighted to attend Gamesforum Vietnam 2024 and connect with top Vietnamese developers, while sharing best practices and exploring new growth opportunities on the Ad Monetization panel with some of the brightest minds in mobile game growth, including our very own Assaf Litwak 👏 Thank you Hanoi, until next time!🙌

It was a perfect end of the year conference 🇻🇳 Thank you Gamesforum John Speakman 🔜 Gamesforum Vietnam Joe 🔜 Gamesforum Vietnam S. for amazing organization in a new location and already looking forward to what new year will bring 📱 ZiMAD ✌

🎙️ This week on the pod, we take a peak inside the Mech Arena playbook! Vadym 🇺🇦 Syvolap (he/him/his), Plarium's Games Director, joins Mariam Ahmad for a deep dive into the fast paced F2P sensation. 🎧 How does the team keep their bold vision intact while introducing features like in-game purchases and battle passes? What happens when player feedback clashes with the original creative direction? Listen now to find out more 👇 https://lnkd.in/e4yktgab #gamesforum #mobilizeandmonetize #IAP #gamemonetization #gamedev #gamingindustry #F2P #mobilegaming

Spending 3 days in Hanoï, doing 2 talks at the Gamesforum Vietnam was crazy! Vietnam is the new Turkey for the consumer apps ecosystem. 👀 It was crazy to meet all these studios and share my knowledge about UA & creatives (cc Poolday.ai Alexei) To all my europeans competitors and colleagues, I hope you're ready to face this storm ! #apps #conference

What an unforgettable experience at #GamesforumVietnam! Being a speaker on a panel surrounded by so many talented individuals from top industry experts and the local Vietnamese game development community was truly inspiring. The passion, creativity, and drive within this community are unmatched—it's clear that Vietnam is becoming a powerhouse in the gaming industry! A huge shoutout to my amazing team at Gamegeek Asia for making it all happen as the local organizer. Your hard work and dedication made this event such a success, and I couldn't be prouder to see us bringing the gaming community together in such a meaningful way. Thanks to Gamesforum bring this awesome event to Vietnam, see you next year! To everyone I met, collaborated with, and learned from during this event—thank you for making it such a memorable experience. Here’s to the future of gaming in Vietnam and beyond! 300 attendees in day event and 100 attendees in our party side event such amazing vibrant day!

Today on Gamesforum Meets, Sharan PC, from InMobi Advertising talks about his journey in mobile gaming, as well as his thoughts on Vietnam’s unique role in the mobile gaming eco-system. Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eszQ2aJT

How do you ensure alignment and efficiency in studio operations across multiple global locations? In the latest in our Road to Gamesforum Barcelona 2025 interview series, we sit down with Jesus Peñalver Aznar, VP of Studio Operations, DECA Games, to explore how he’s tackling this challenge in his new role. Plus, we take a closer look at Barcelona’s evolution as a mobile gaming hub—what makes the city a key player in the global gaming industry, and what’s driving its rapid growth? Watch the full interview below 👇 🎫 Early bird tickets are on sale for Gamesforum Barcelona 2025. Grab yours here: https://lnkd.in/eVSJUNXh