Informative speaker sessions at Devcom, hosted by Xsolla, sharing knowledge about best practices, the future of the video game industry, and steps developers should follow to be successful
COLOGNE, Germany, August 19, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, will present a series of talks at the Devcom Developer Conference 2024 and will participate in Gamescom 2024, the world’s largest event for computer and video games, taking place in Cologne, Germany, from August 19-23. Xsolla will host six informative session sessions at Devcom, including two on best practices for web store development and a Partner Spotlight.
“This is a pivotal year for mobile game development and for game development in Europe and globally,” explained Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing and Growth Officer at Xsolla. “These sessions will cover a variety of topics, including best practices for engagement, rules for success when setting up a web store, the future of the gaming industry, approaches to community engagement, the state of backend technology, and how to avoid five significant pitfalls.”
Xsolla will be exhibiting at Gamescom in Hall 2.2, Booth #A-030-B-037. Visitors can meet Xsolla experts and attend demonstrations of the latest solutions and offerings that will enable cross-play and payments opportunities for players and developers in 2024.
“It’s an incredible opportunity to engage with the vibrant game development community, share our insights, and deliver talks that we hope will inspire and inform,” said Egenes. “Attending these events is always an exciting experience, and we can’t wait to engage with other developers and industry experts.”
Xsolla Speaker Session Schedule:
When: Monday, August 19, 2024, 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Xsolla Stage No. 5, 1st Floor, Confex Center, Devcom
Theme: Best practices for engagement from leading EMEA mobile game developers
Learn how Xsolla’s solutions designed for mobile game developers can instantly increase revenue and player engagement, even beyond app stores. In this session, Josephine Friday, US Sales Director, and Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing and Growth Officer at Xsolla, along with Joan Lluis, Producer at Tilting Point, will share techniques and explore strategies to boost your mobile monetization efforts. Since 2020, Xsolla has been leading global mobile game monetization by developing solutions including Web Shop, SDK, Instant Web Shop, and industry-leading guides on best practices. Don’t miss this chance to learn from the industry’s experts.
When: Monday, August 19, 2024, 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Xsolla Stage No. 5, 1st Floor, Confex Center, Devcom
Theme: Leveling Up: The Future of Gaming
Join industry experts Nick Grant, Interim CEO of 80 Level, Kasper Weber, Founder and CEO of Beyond Creative, Alexander Fernandez, CEO of Streamline Media Group, and Bridget Stacy, VP of Marketing at Xsolla for a visionary discussion on the future of the gaming industry over the next 5 years. This talk leverages proprietary and public data, insights from partners, and Xsolla’s extensive network of gaming experts. We will cover expected advancements, innovative trends, and transformative changes. Key topics include performance predictions, comparisons to other emerging industries, and detailed forecasts on how gaming will evolve and impact the global market. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and prepare for the dynamic changes ahead in the gaming world.
When: Monday, August 19, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Xsolla Stage No. 5, 1st Floor, Confex Center, Devcom
Theme: How to fail with your studio in 5 easy steps
This session, led by Manny Hachey, Accelerator Program Director at Xsolla, is aimed at new founders and teams looking to launch their first startup. Relevant for any product, platform, and audience, this talk will help you avoid five major business pitfalls. Manny Hachey shares hard-earned and painful lessons with you now so you don’t make the same mistakes in the future.
When: Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Xsolla Stage No. 5, 1st Floor, Confex Center, Devcom
Theme: Community first: Publishers and indie companies’ approaches to community engagement
The biggest challenge for developers today is discoverability. Developers can no longer rely solely on publishers for community building. In this fireside chat, Andrei Podoprigora, Co-founder and CEO of Forklift Interactive, Nathan Sölbrandt, Business Development Director – EMEA at Xsolla, and Jan Halwe, Business Development Manager at ByteRockers’ Games, will explore various aspects of community building in 2024 – from iterative feedback during development to ongoing engagement after launch. This presentation will cover different perspectives on effectively building and connecting a community in the modern digital landscape.
When: Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 12:00 – 12:30
Location: Xsolla Stage No. 5, 1st Floor, Confex Center, Devcom
Theme: 5 rules for success when creating a webshop for your mobile game
Monetizing mobile games via web stores is still a hot topic in the video game industry. Artem Liubutov, Director of Products (Monetization) at Xsolla, has already completed almost 400 web stores and now reveals 5 rules for success that will help you get the most out of your web store. He presents the best ways to add value, reduce friction, set up LiveOps and make your web store a success.
When: Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 12:30 – 13:00
Location: Xsolla Stage No. 5, 1st Floor, Confex Center, Devcom
Theme: Gaming backend: build or buy
As consumer demand for online and multiplayer gaming continues to grow, developers across the industry are wondering whether to build or buy a gaming backend for their next project. Join Matthew Morris, Chief Commercial Officer at Code Wizards, as he leads a panel of experts including Jean-Philippe Steinmetz, Head of Xsolla Backend, Alexander Bergendahl, CEO of LootLocker, and Tim Morten, Founder and CEO of Frost Giant Studios, to examine the state of backend technology and answer this crucial question.
Visitors can visit Xsolla in Hall 2.2, Booth #A-030-B-037, where live demonstrations of Xsolla’s payment solutions, webshop, mobile SDK and backend will take place throughout the event. Xsolla’s team of experts will be available to answer questions, provide insights and discuss how these tools can be customized to meet the individual needs of each developer and publisher.
For more information, as well as the opportunity to network and schedule meetings with Xsolla at the Devcom Developer Conference and Gamescom 2024, visit xsolla.events/devcom24
About Xsolla
Xsolla is a global video game commerce company with a robust and powerful set of tools and services built specifically for the industry. Since its founding in 2005, Xsolla has helped thousands of game developers and publishers of all sizes fund, market, launch, and monetize their games globally and across platforms. As an innovative leader in game commerce, Xsolla’s mission is to solve the inherent complexities of global distribution, marketing, and monetization to help our partners reach more geographies, generate more revenue, and build relationships with gamers worldwide. Xsolla is headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, and has offices in Montreal, London, Berlin, Seoul, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, Raleigh, Tokyo, and cities around the world. Xsolla supports major gaming titles such as Valve, Twitch, Epic Games, Take-Two, KRAFTON, Nexters, NetEase, Playstudios, Playrix, miHoYo and more.
For more information and more information please visit www.xsolla.com
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Contacts
Derrick Stembridge
Director of Public Relations, Xsolla
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