Amazing tips, thank you! I'm nearing the release of my first mobile game. I've spend 8 years making various projects, never finishing any of them and instead starting new project, one after another - because I was scared the game I was working on would not succeed and all the potential and hard work would be wasted. BUT, I've finally grown to realize what the reality is for 99% of indie devs: your first game will not launch your career, it will probably be a failure if you think only in terms of money. However, you should not focus on that. Focus on gaining the experience of going through, be proud you made a game, pour your passion into it and be ready to face the harash reality with a big smile. Because the moment you went through with it, you are already further down on the path than most indies will ever be. Your first game will not succeed. Probably not your second. It might not be the third either. The thing here is consistency,; learn from your mistakes, improve your marketing and game design skills, be ready to do the tedious work on social media sites, grow painfully slowly - only then, you MIGHT succeed and make a full-time career out of it. Sounds bleak? Discouraging? It is, but that does not matter, not as long as you enjoy making games. That's what truly matters. Cheers!
Thanks for sharing! It's really good stuff. And you said 80% luck... I don't think so, for sure you have a lot of work in your back, years of work. but with this tips it could be much easier for others! love!
Great video but there is one thing I do not agree with. Got a 5 year break from game dev and got into sales, marketing, business etc coming back now to disrupt the market. The correct answer I believe is: 40% hard work, 10% luck and 50% operations (marketing, branding, sales skills used in negotiations and partnerships). Luck is something that you did good but you don't know exactly what so 10% accounts for the unforseeable (like Kim Kardashian plays your game and mentions it randomly in a random video how she is obsessed with this game). And this scenario actually exposes the reason why >90% of game devs don't make money. I'm curious what you think about this. Keep up the good work!
Мужик, спасибо! Из того, что я видел, у тебя самые толковые видосики по теме. Было бы круто если бы ты рассказал как денежки выводить (с налогами и всем таким прочим) из Google, а то вообще информации нет, и в банках никто ничего не знает. А если есть опыт как это делать ООО, то вообще цены такому видео не будет!
Thank you very much for this great amount of quality infos! I wanted to ask you and the viewers a question. Why we dont see kickstarter campaings for mobile games?
Yeah a well sorted and polished video. But one thing that I think is missing is, what is the most ideal time the the whole marketing process should last before the relaese?
Thank you so much for the amazing tips☺, one thing if you don't mind helping, do you have any suggestions or tips of how to convince youtube channels or games reporters from your experience to cover or feature our game?
Talk to google managers to upload games in playmarket or whatever then Make own UA-cam channel with your game name make about it videos then people will ask where to download you say link 🔗 in below 👇 the download link will not be normal you will be used link shortener voala you will earn from link shortener and advertisement of UA-cam i mean google and you will earn from playmarket downloads
Does it work for you? Asking cause in my experience less than 1% of people from my UA-cam channel download my games. Also I’ve collected 25 000 emails of my games players and send them links when I release new games so they can download them . But, only 2% of them actually download them. People don’t care 🤷🏿♀️
It's better to simply straight to in game without tutorial especially it's online mobile game most player is all ready hating tutorial all so in reroll is optional to add just in case new players don't like the character that they get from pull if it's gacha because many players who is creating content gameplay with top tier character for pve and pvp for end games
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Amazing tips, thank you! I'm nearing the release of my first mobile game.
I've spend 8 years making various projects, never finishing any of them and instead starting new project, one after another - because I was scared the game I was working on would not succeed and all the potential and hard work would be wasted.
BUT, I've finally grown to realize what the reality is for 99% of indie devs: your first game will not launch your career, it will probably be a failure if you think only in terms of money.
However, you should not focus on that. Focus on gaining the experience of going through, be proud you made a game, pour your passion into it and be ready to face the harash reality with a big smile. Because the moment you went through with it, you are already further down on the path than most indies will ever be.
Your first game will not succeed. Probably not your second. It might not be the third either. The thing here is consistency,; learn from your mistakes, improve your marketing and game design skills, be ready to do the tedious work on social media sites, grow painfully slowly - only then, you MIGHT succeed and make a full-time career out of it.
Sounds bleak? Discouraging? It is, but that does not matter, not as long as you enjoy making games. That's what truly matters.
Cheers!
Resume : it a very difficult job ! Dear indie developers, you are not alone
together apes strong!
Thanks man, I appreciate what are you doing for helping us.
Thanks.
No problem man!!
Thanks for sharing! It's really good stuff. And you said 80% luck... I don't think so, for sure you have a lot of work in your back, years of work. but with this tips it could be much easier for others! love!
Yeah Pedro , for sure some luck involved but of course less than80%
Thanks a lot man! I've played your games and followed your content a couple years now. Super helpful stuff! And super fun games!
Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge, Ivan!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video but there is one thing I do not agree with. Got a 5 year break from game dev and got into sales, marketing, business etc coming back now to disrupt the market.
The correct answer I believe is: 40% hard work, 10% luck and 50% operations (marketing, branding, sales skills used in negotiations and partnerships). Luck is something that you did good but you don't know exactly what so 10% accounts for the unforseeable (like Kim Kardashian plays your game and mentions it randomly in a random video how she is obsessed with this game).
And this scenario actually exposes the reason why >90% of game devs don't make money.
I'm curious what you think about this. Keep up the good work!
Best video with stuffed quality content thanks man💛💛💛💛
Thank you for the video Ivan. It will help indie developers like me.
Glad to hear that!
@@miniyeti88 Actually I pinged you on Instragram on asking the same
thanks for the tips and the longer explanation -but necessary- for some points.
Мужик, спасибо! Из того, что я видел, у тебя самые толковые видосики по теме. Было бы круто если бы ты рассказал как денежки выводить (с налогами и всем таким прочим) из Google, а то вообще информации нет, и в банках никто ничего не знает. А если есть опыт как это делать ООО, то вообще цены такому видео не будет!
This video is gold, thanks a lot brother 🙏
No problem 😉
What about investing in ads? Do you have any advices on that?
Thank you very much for this great amount of quality infos!
I wanted to ask you and the viewers a question.
Why we dont see kickstarter campaings for mobile games?
Thanks for the valuable information! Keep it up!
No worries 😉
Don't give up. you'll succeed. I've spent that much but havent released any games yet. It's a long journey.
Thanks man!
Cheers! Great video I struggled to find a good video about game marketing and finally found your video thank you so much!
Thank you for Sharing your journey. 👏🏻
You r becoming consistent on yt
Letssgooo
Yeah maaaan!
Yeah a well sorted and polished video.
But one thing that I think is missing is, what is the most ideal time the the whole marketing process should last before the relaese?
Before, and couple weeks after the release
Thank you, very useful video for little game makers like me. :D
Sharing great content
Glad you liked it man
Thanks for the excellent tips.
How do you even put your game in the play Store using your phone or gonna need a pc or laptop
Very valuable video :) thank you :)
Thanks a lot and a question, what skill in digital marketing need to work in game's companies part of digital marketing?
I love how you are holding the microphone
Just a joke man, but thanks for these information ❤
Looking to but a stand for it 😅
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Awesome Man! I subscribed, Like & Now comment!
thank you, very helpful guide!
Thank you so much for the amazing tips☺, one thing if you don't mind helping, do you have any suggestions or tips of how to convince youtube channels or games reporters from your experience to cover or feature our game?
Talk to google managers to upload games in playmarket or whatever then Make own UA-cam channel with your game name make about it videos then people will ask where to download you say link 🔗 in below 👇 the download link will not be normal you will be used link shortener voala you will earn from link shortener and advertisement of UA-cam i mean google and you will earn from playmarket downloads
Does it work for you? Asking cause in my experience less than 1% of people from my UA-cam channel download my games. Also I’ve collected 25 000 emails of my games players and send them links when I release new games so they can download them . But, only 2% of them actually download them. People don’t care 🤷🏿♀️
How often do you update your social medias before launch? Every day?
Thank u for the tips bro
Any time ;)
Good information! Keep it up!
Thanks!
Очень полезно, спасибо!
Why dont you upload to Kongregate?
Thank you Ivan!
You're welcome man!
Hi, would u suggest yodo1 for 2023 ? & does it support Gdevelop ?
Yeah it’s pretty good, and easy to implement
can you make a video about sell game on steam.
It's better to simply straight to in game without tutorial especially it's online mobile game most player is all ready hating tutorial all so in reroll is optional to add just in case new players don't like the character that they get from pull if it's gacha because many players who is creating content gameplay with top tier character for pve and pvp for end games
big boss beutifull video ⚔
Working alone is not fun but it's worth it 😌 after revenue
Well I guess it depends, as for now I enjoy working alone
@@miniyeti88 ya man same
hey, can you give me a tip for a good reddit category or group to post? many disallow videos etc. or have no enough follower?
Thank you
You're welcome
Great vid mate. Gonna save it for future.
thanks for sharing
Thanks
thanks for the tips :D
Thnx for the Video 👌
What about Uploading our Game in Huawei App Gallery? There are also Millions of Users. Any suggestions on that? 🤔❤️
Never thought about that , maybe I’ll try!
If you came to Know anything about that, kindly make a Video abt that. It will be Helpful. Thnx:)
Thank you a lot!
My audience are kids what should i do😢
3:03 you gonna get huge spike of download... Och really? That's great!
Here is how I did it (it's 80% luck). Thanks.
That transition is annoying and kinda like glitch, but very useful video thanks
Bro, pls, make simple cuts) Not this metamorphoses
Oh man, this is just how I move in real life
@@miniyeti88 Understandable, have a great day XD
@@STARasGAMES you too man 😅
Would you recommend partnering with yodo1?
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Download it here: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.DevGamesRo.ParaBall
Thanks for your support! 🎮
thanks