🚀 Just Released: Sandsoft's Landmark Publisher Perception Report 🚀 We're excited to unveil the Publisher Perception Report, a groundbreaking study that sheds light on the current state of the #mobile #gamedevelopment industry. Despite recent challenges, the report reveals a sector ready to rebound, with 81% of #mobiledevelopers actively working on new titles. 🌟 Key insights include: 💡 51% believe the wave of layoffs is behind us, yet 49% still anticipate more. 💡 83% of developers have successfully raised capital for their projects, but only 9% have reached the soft launch stage. 💡 Concerns about publishing deals remain, with 27% feeling publishers often take more than they give. 💡 Our research, which surveyed 450 senior developers across the US, Spain, and France, also highlights the growing importance of emerging markets. Latin America is seen as the most promising for game publishing, while Southeast Asia is recognized for its outstanding homegrown content. Plus, 93% of developers emphasize the need for localization and culturalization in gaming content. Dive into the full report to explore the future of mobile game development! 📊🎮 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekxhxiQM
Sandsoft
ألعاب الكمبيوتر
Global video game developer and publisher with the focus on engaging and entertaining players worldwide.
نبذة عنا
We are committed to providing engaging and entertaining gaming experiences to an international audience through publishing, developing, & investing in high quality, mobile-first Free-to-Play and Play-and-Earn games & studios across the world. Aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, Sandsoft Games is dedicated to the country’s socio-economic diversification by growing the regional video game industry and offering careers whilst creating fun and positive game experiences for players. Sandsoft core values are: Boldness 👩🚀 Togetherness 🫱🏼🫲🏾 Growth 🚀 A GloCal approach from Riyadh to the World 🌍 http://www.sandsoft.com/ We're hiring! check our career site! ⏳ https://career.sandsoft.com/
- الموقع الإلكتروني
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https://sandsoft.com/
رابط خارجي لـ Sandsoft
- المجال المهني
- ألعاب الكمبيوتر
- حجم الشركة
- ٥١ - ٢٠٠ من الموظفين
- المقر الرئيسي
- Riyadh
- النوع
- شركة يملكها عدد قليل من الأشخاص
- تم التأسيس
- 2019
المواقع الجغرافية
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رئيسي
Riyadh، SA
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Barcelona
Barcelona، ES
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Helsinki
Helsinki، FI
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China، CN
موظفين في Sandsoft
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Bijay Gurung
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Pasqual Batalla 🎮
Chief Operations Officer at Sandsoft Games (Ex Socialpoint / Take Two Interactive / Zynga)
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Miikka Lindgren
Business Development | Strategy development | International Business| Technology | Leadership | Mobile games | Digital content | IP Licensing |…
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David Fernandez Remesal
CEO | Game Maker | Non-Executive Director | Investor | MSc/MEng, ExMBA
التحديثات
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Sandsoft will be both sponsor and speaker at PGC Helsinki 2024! Miikka Lindgren, VP of Publishing at Sandsoft, will be joining Falko Böcker - Director Business Development, Phoenix Games Holding, Glib Platonov 🔜 PGC Helsinki - CEO, Doghowl Games / OUTLOUD GAMES and Brent Blazek - VP Head of Puzzles, Jam City for a discussion panel at the most anticipated event this autumn #PGCHelsinki on October 1, 2024, at 16:50. 🎮✨ The panel, titled "Bring my Game to Market! Where are the Publishing Deals?", will feature industry leaders discussing the future of game publishing and the key strategies to land publishing deals. But that’s not all! This is a rare opportunity to chat directly with Miikka Lindgren and Bijay Gurung to explore ways to take your game to the next level—whether you're looking for co-development, publishing, or investment. 🔥 See you there! #PGC2024 #GamingIndustry #GamePublishing #Sandsoft #PanelDiscussion #GameDev #Helsinki
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أعاد Sandsoft نشر هذا
🤔 How do you choose the right ad format to craft seamless player experiences? 🎮 As Head of Ad Monetization, seasoned expert and lifelong gamer Cathal O'Sullivan reveals how they do it at Sandsoft in this week's Monetization Masterclass. Check it out now 👇 #gamesforum #monetizationmasterclass #admon #admonetization #mobilegaming #gamingindustry
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94 عا ًما من بداية نهضة دارنا التي حققت كل الأحلام، حيث نسير على أسس البناء التي ابتدأتها أيادٍ شيدت وبنت وعمرت حتى وصلنا إلى ما نرى، متقدمين بخطى عملاقة نحو مستقبٍل مشرق مليء بالابتكار والإبداع والإمكانات غير المحدودة. وها نحن الآن نعمل من أجل كل للفرص الكبيرة التي تنتظرنا ونسعى للمساهمة في تحقيق هذا المستقبل المشرق معكم. #اليوم_الوطني_السعودي
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أعاد Sandsoft نشر هذا
People & Culture | Life-long learner | Servant Leadership | GLOcal experience, from start-ups to large multinationals, leading the Talent journey & Organisation Design
Earlier this week, the Sandsoft Leadership Team came together for an impactful workshop focused on building a stronger team 1, drawing on Patrick Lencioni’s key drivers of #team #cohesiveness. It was an incredible experience that reinforced our trust, deepened our shared purpose, and strengthened our commitment to leading Sandsoft on a successful path forward 🫱🏾🫲🏻 By tapping into our core #values of #growth, #togetherness, and #boldness, we’ve unlocked even greater potential as a team. With our vision and mission clearly in focus, we’re energized and ready to continue driving success 🚀 A big thank you to Musarión coaches for supporting us as “sherpas” in that workshop. We’re excited to continue pushing boundaries and building together with the incredible Sandsoft team! 💪 #Leadership #Teamwork #Trust #Growth #Togetherness #Boldness #Sandsoft #journey #team1
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أعاد Sandsoft نشر هذا
In our new Jobs in Games series, we highlight some of the individuals working in the games industry, whether they are veteran developers with big hits under their belts or entirely new to the industry. We ask how they broke into the sector and their advice for others on making a career in games. In this interview, we caught up with Sandsoft’s senior game developer Mohammad AL Khatatbeh, who has over 13 years of experience in the mobile games industry.
Jobs in Games: Sandsoft's Mohammad AL Khatatbeh on how to become a senior game developer
pocketgamer.biz
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🚀 A few weeks ago, we released our groundbreaking Publisher Perception Report, offering valuable insights into the current state of the industry, its challenges, opportunities, and the dynamic relationship between #publishers and #developers. 🎮 Despite recent hurdles in the #mobile #gaming sector—such as revenue declines and layoffs—an impressive 81% of #developers are actively working on new titles. This resilience is driven by talent, adaptability, and a readiness to embrace change, showcasing the industry's strength and determination to innovate. ⭐ Our Sr. Director of Business Development, Bijay Gurung, sat down with Adgully ME to explore these findings and discuss the evolving #gaming ecosystem in detail. Thank you, Adgully ME! 💡 Check it out: https://lnkd.in/db_JBxyn
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Exciting news! 📢 Our CEO, David Fernandez Remesal, will be joining the panel discussion "D2C in Gaming: More Engagement and Revenue for Your Games" at #UNITE 2024 in Barcelona on September 18! We're thrilled to be part of this incredible event at the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, September 18-19, bringing together some of the brightest minds in the #gaming industry. 🎮✨ Big thanks to Unity and Xsolla for making this possible! See you there!
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🔥 Do not miss the latest insights from David Fernandez Remesal, CEO of Sandsoft, on the shifting dynamics of the global #gaming industry. 🎮 🌍 Shifting Global Dominance: Traditional #gaming hubs like Japan, the US, and Europe are now joined by rising regions such as Scandinavia, China, MENA-3 (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt), and SEA-6 (Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and more), driven by mobile gaming trends. 📈 Emerging Markets Growth: #MENA-3’s #gaming market is set to grow from $1.92 billion in 2023 to $2.65 billion by 2027, while SEA-6’s market is projected to reach $7.2 billion by 2027. 📲 Key Growth Factors: The rise of smartphone ownership, high-speed internet, and local payment solutions are fueling #gaming booms in regions like Africa, where 92% of players game on mobile. 🤝 Localization & Partnerships: Succeeding in emerging markets requires deep cultural localization and partnerships with local experts, such as Carry1st in Africa and Nazara Technologies Limited in India. 🚀 Opportunities for Growth: Early investments in regions like Saudi Arabia’s #PIF-backed #gaming ecosystem or Africa’s #mobile sector offer a strategic advantage before market saturation. A big thank you to WIRED Middle East for featuring these insights! Learn more from David’s byline: ➡ https://lnkd.in/emj45McZ
Op-Ed: The changing power heat map of global gaming
https://wired.me
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🚀 We're excited to announce that our Sr. Director of Business Development, Europe Bijay Gurung, will be joining the panel discussion, "Mastering the Art of Publisher-Developer Partnership: Strategies for Mutual Success" at the GamingonPhone Conference (#GPC), supported by Apptica 🔜 Tokyo Game Show, on September 18th. A big thank you to #GPC for having us! Don't miss out on valuable insights into building successful partnerships and overcoming the key challenges in #publisher-#developer collaboration! Register now and stay updated: https://gpconf.com/ Thank you GamingonPhone for
📢 Join us in welcoming our latest speaker, who will be bringing his unique perspective to the GamingonPhone Conference (GPC) Online, supported by Apptica 🔜 Tokyo Game Show. Introducing Bijay Gurung, Senior Director BD EMEA at Sandsoft Bijay Gurung is a highly experienced and deeply connected business development director, with a strong track record of nurturing meaningful relationships with publishers and partners in gaming. He was among the first employees at Rovio, where he played a pivotal role in launching more than 20 games and led major marketing programs with Apple, Google, Samsung, Facebook and Amazon. In the ever-changing mobile games industry, Bijay helps Sandsoft identify and develop synergies with partners across platforms and across geos. In addition to Rovio, Bijay has also held senior roles at Huawei and Real Networks, and earned an MBA from the Kelley School of Business at the University of Indiana. Don't miss the opportunity to gain insights from Bijay and other industry experts at the GPC Online! 🗓️ September 18-19 Secure your spot now!