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Jim Squires is the Editor-in-Chief of Gamezebo. Everything you see passes his eyes first, so we like to think of him as "the gatekeeper of cool stuff." He likes good games, great writing, and just can't say no to a hamburger. Also, he is not a bear.
  • Don’t try to be a big fish in a big pond: Why developers shouldn’t be targeting the US market (Casual Connect Kiev)
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    Don’t try to be a big fish in a big pond: Why developers shouldn’t be targeting the US market (Casual Connect Kiev)

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    A full day of lectures and discussions at a developer-focused event like Casual Connect can touch on a lot of things.  Marketing strategies, design fundamentals, emerging trends - the topics run the gamut.  With day one of Casual Connect Kiev squarely in our rear view mirror, one topic seemed to make its way into almost every presentation I attended: developers should stop targeting the US market and start exploring other options.
  • Big Fish CEO shares the secrets of developer profitability (Casual Connect Kiev)
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    Big Fish CEO shares the secrets of developer profitability (Casual Connect Kiev)

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    There are a lot of buzzwords out there in the world of publishing and game development: "discoverability," "free-to-play," "social" - but in the end, there's only one word that really matters if a developer wants to keep the lights on: profit.  Big Fish CEO Paul Thelen took to the stage at Casual Connect Kiev this morning to talk about what developers should be doing to make more of it.
  • MOGA Game Controller Review
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    MOGA Game Controller Review

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    With the touch screen revolution in full swing over the last few years, it seems that swiping, tapping, and touching have become the de facto controls for gamers who like to take their fun on the go.  But what about those few stalwarts that are still holding out?  The gamers that live and die by four face buttons and an analog stick?  Well if those gamers happen to own an Android phone, MOGA is looking to fill a mighty big hole in their hearts.
  • Sonic Jump Review
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    Sonic Jump Review

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    "Oh look, SEGA decided to make a Sonic Doodle Jump clone three years after anyone would care."  If that's what you're thinking, it's ok - nobody would blame you.  The gut reaction to Sonic Jump is a tough pill to swallow.  And when you hear that it's actually affiliated with a mobile game that predates smartphones, well… that doesn't make things any easier. Ignore these initial warning signs though, and what you find might just surprise you.
  • Big Fish bets big on Free-to-Play downloads
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    Big Fish bets big on Free-to-Play downloads

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    Free-to-Play can be something of a challenging beast to tame.  Having said that, Facebook developers seem to have done it.  Mobile developers have managed pretty well with it too.  But when it comes to PC games, with the exception of a few big players dipping their toes in (EA, Ubisoft) and a slew of MMO's, nobody has really managed to establish market dominance in F2P downloads.  As of this week, Big Fish is looking to change that.
  • Replay Wednesdays: Justice League, Dana Knightstone and more!
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    Replay Wednesdays: Justice League, Dana Knightstone and more!

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    We cover plenty of new games here at Gamezebo every week, but the number of games we've already covered that show up on new platforms?  It's staggering.  This Wednesday and every Wednesday, Gamezebo is rounding up the games that aren't quite new, but might be new to you depending on your platform of choice.  And who doesn't love new(ish) games?