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Who's here at Slush? Keep an ?? out for the Stash team and say hi if you see us ?? Also, Justin Kan will be on the Founder's Stage tomorrow, Thursday, November 21st, alongside founders from other great companies - be sure to catch the chat!

Currently defrosting ?? The Stash team had an amazing week in Iceland. Northern Lights, thermal hot springs, visits to some cool game studios ??, and so much more. See everyone at Slush next week! Jacopo Marcantonio Matthew Maddox Jasmine Cohen Rae Steinbach Marina Gold Kalantarov ?? Slush Jessica Sundell Brody Klapko Laís Poma Rogério Cara McCabe Michael Marsella Dan Borstelmann Danika Koenig Ohm Rattanangsu

The land of fire and ice and... game studios ?? Stash team takes Iceland! Thank you to CCP Games for the warm welcome and for giving us a tour of your amazing Reykjavík office. So cool to join you on the official launch day of EVE: Revenant ?? Dan Borstelmann Jasmine Cohen Michael Marsella Jacopo Marcantonio Dima Ivanyuk Ohm Rattanangsu Cara McCabe Danika Koenig Rae Steinbach Laís Poma Rogério Brody Klapko Matthew Maddox Jessica Sundell

There are still a few spots left for our private event during Slush ? We'll be getting cozy at an iconic cocktail club in the heart of Helsinki, sipping on hot cocoa and cocktails and enjoying small local bites. Come for the food, stay for the chats ?? We hope to see you there! Be sure to RSVP ? https://lnkd.in/diUepNW8 Justin Kan Dan Borstelmann Jasmine Cohen Archie Stonehill Jessica Sundell Marina Gold Kalantarov ?? Slush

So you’re ready to build a web shop. The question is: do you go in-house or outsource ?? Major players like Supercell, Moon Active, and Pixel Federation have tackled their web shops in-house with dedicated teams. But if you’re not ready to compete with similar resources and time, then outsourcing could be the move. In this article, Archie Stonehill shares 5 key takeaways we heard from developers weighing the choice between going in-house vs. with an external partner ?? Here's a quick breakdown: ?????????? ????. ??????????????: In-house can offer more control, but there are hidden costs that often outweigh the fees for an external provider ???????? ??????????????????????: Creating a premium web experience requires expertise in web-native UI and responsive design that’s way different from mobile development ???????????????????? ???????? ??????????????????: Translating in-game offers for a web environment, designing your shop for browsing, and analyzing performance with the right set of metrics all require a specific knowledge set ?????????????????????? & ??????????????: Staying compliant with PCI standards, tax regulations, and fraud prevention is crucial ?????????????????? ??????????????: For premium web experiences, 24/7 customer support for payment questions and refunds is a non-negotiable Dive into the full article and choose your side in the debate of in-house vs. outsourcing web shops:? https://lnkd.in/ehmv_W2d

"There's a lot of strategy to build a very rich experience." Be sure to watch Jessica Sundell's panel discussion from Pocket Gamer Connects where she shares all her tips and tricks to build a player-first web shop ?? https://lnkd.in/eubi9ghc

Cocktails and cocoa? Say less??? If you'll be at?Slush, join us on Wednesday, November 20th, at 7:30pm for a private event at an iconic cocktail club in the heart of Helsinki Be sure to sign up below??? https://lnkd.in/diUepNW8 Justin Kan Archie Stonehill Dan Borstelmann Jasmine Cohen Marina Gold Kalantarov ?? Slush Jessica Sundell

When we think about core games, we picture Hollywood-movie-level graphics and deep narratives ?? But beyond the artwork and story, these games also boast some of the most loyal player communities and highest revenue. With core titles like Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree and Black Myth: Wukong breaking records, it's clear this genre is thriving. ???? ???????? ???? ?????????? ???????? ?????????? ?????????? ?????????????? ???????? ???????????????????? ???? ???????????????? ????????????????????, ??????????????, ?????? ??????? That’s what we’re exploring in our latest article. We’re taking a deep dive into the core genre, looking at: ?? The defining traits that hook core gamers ?? The APAC market & Gen Z/Alpha driving future growth ?? Lessons from Elden Ring & Black Myth: Kong Then we’re putting it all together to provide tips and insights on how to bring core elements to your own game, like: ???Monetization balance: Offer value-driven IAPs that enhance, not hinder, gameplay. ???Community features: Build ecosystems that keep players engaged and foster loyalty, like forums, UGC, leaderboards ???Cross-platform play: Cater to the mobile-first generation with seamless gameplay across devices ???Deep engagement: Build direct relationships with players through D2C channels like web shops that improve the user experience and give them new ways to engage with your game’s universe Get the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e35NS2GD

Calling all our Slush people ?? Who's getting ready to bundle up and head to Helsinki with us? Make sure to catch Justin Kan on the Founder's Stage on Thursday, November 21st, alongside founders from other great companies like Figma, Revolut, Datadog, Supercell, Wolt, Notion and more. Dan Borstelmann, Jasmine Cohen, and Archie Stonehill will be on the scene all week - say hi ??

ICYMI ?? The best way to pay ?? the best way to play. This is the Stash product philosophy that guides our approach to D2C. But what does it really mean?? 4?? principles from Archie Stonehill below. Make sure to check out the full article ?? https://lnkd.in/etyEzezk