278. Unlocking Gen Z: Strategies for Game Publishers and Developers

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In this episode, Deconstructor of Fun’s Michail Katkoff sits down with Tobias Knoke — long-time Googler, gaming industry expert, and Gen Z whisperer — to unpack what game developers need to know right now about the fastest-growing and most misunderstood audience in gaming.

👉 Learn why Gen Z is about to become the biggest spending group on mobile

👉 Why they’re less loyal to individual games, and how to win them back

👉 How to build creator strategies that actually work

👉 What Gen Z hates about ads — and what they love

👉 How AI is quietly reshaping game development (and why Gen Z doesn’t care)

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03:51 Understanding Gen Z's Gaming Behavior

06:53 Strategies for Engaging Gen Z

10:05 The Role of Creators in Gaming Marketing

12:52 Building Effective Creator Strategies

15:43 The Impact of Social Connections on Gaming

18:43 Achieving Escape Velocity in Game Launches

33:38 Navigating Competition in Mobile Gaming

36:52 Understanding Gen Z's Unique Gaming Preferences

41:23 Ad Monetization Strategies for Gen Z

46:53 High Expectations and LiveOps for Gen Z

49:37 The Role of AI in Game Development

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