Quietly killing it with mobile games

webbo83 · 6th Aug 2013, 07:32 AM

Last year I was watching by as people were making a killing in the mobile game market. Im not talking about the large companies like Rovio, Im talking about the unknowns.

I was always interested in games/social games, I could see huge amounts of money being made on Facebook with games, but mobile was different.

You see, mobile games come and go, companies release 6-7 games per month, they know the market, people play, complete and delete. Short easy to play levels, people want to be able to complete a quick level whilst waiting for the bus, even on the toilet!

March last year I hired myself a developer and a designer, I had my first game built within 6 weeks, I sent it live to the apple store and since that day I have never looked back. Within 2 months I had broke even on my costs, game development can be very costly, but then I was in the profit and just let the game make its money and dwindle out.

I wanted to release more games, I wanted to base them on the most popular games on the market, not exactly the same but similar. These games were popular, people loved them, but when they ran out of new levels it always left them wanting more.

I decided to employ my own developer, paid on a annual wage, this was the best thing I ever did. Maybe I dropped lucky, I dont know, but now instead of paying $4,000 or more for my games they work out less then $1500.

The method I use is simple, I follow the big guys, free game that is ad supported, and a paid for game that people can either buy to remove ads and just buy straight out.

I have now started to ad in app purchases to my games, I never really believed that they would make many sales, but I was very wrong.

Now games can be hit or miss, some may just make the investment back, others will go on for months and months and make a very tidy profit.

So what I am trying to say is, if you are thinking of going into the mobile game market or you are sitting on the fence, then I would 100% recommend giving it a shot.

If you are intrigued and dont know where to start out I dont mind answering a few questions, you can hit me up on Skype webstarcpa and I will try and help as best I can.

Cheers

IhaveAdream · 6th Aug 2013, 09:08 AM

I read the exact post somewhere.

webbo83 · 6th Aug 2013, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by IhaveAdream

I read the exact post somewhere.

Same thing? or?

serryjw · 6th Aug 2013, 10:45 AM

WHY don't you write up and video all the information for a WSO. It must be complete with your development contacts...Make it a reasonable price and many would be interested.

ImNutz · 6th Aug 2013, 11:24 AM

Thanks for the info, will look into this...

aruns4 · 7th Aug 2013, 01:51 PM

Good post. but how are you driving traffic to your app install?

makecentz · 19th Aug 2013, 05:50 AM

That's the great thing about mobile games. you don't really have to send any traffic to it once it's on the stores.

natebunger · 22nd Aug 2013, 08:14 AM

You can get traffic from social media sites. I see a lot of fan pages of mobile games/ apps on Facebook.

6th Aug 2013, 07:32 AM	#1
webbo83 Super Duper Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2011 Posts: 92 Thanks: 5 Thanked 31 Times in 16 Posts	Quietly killing it with mobile games Share on: Last year I was watching by as people were making a killing in the mobile game market. Im not talking about the large companies like Rovio, Im talking about the unknowns. I was always interested in games/social games, I could see huge amounts of money being made on Facebook with games, but mobile was different. You see, mobile games come and go, companies release 6-7 games per month, they know the market, people play, complete and delete. Short easy to play levels, people want to be able to complete a quick level whilst waiting for the bus, even on the toilet! March last year I hired myself a developer and a designer, I had my first game built within 6 weeks, I sent it live to the apple store and since that day I have never looked back. Within 2 months I had broke even on my costs, game development can be very costly, but then I was in the profit and just let the game make its money and dwindle out. I wanted to release more games, I wanted to base them on the most popular games on the market, not exactly the same but similar. These games were popular, people loved them, but when they ran out of new levels it always left them wanting more. I decided to employ my own developer, paid on a annual wage, this was the best thing I ever did. Maybe I dropped lucky, I dont know, but now instead of paying $4,000 or more for my games they work out less then $1500. The method I use is simple, I follow the big guys, free game that is ad supported, and a paid for game that people can either buy to remove ads and just buy straight out. I have now started to ad in app purchases to my games, I never really believed that they would make many sales, but I was very wrong. Now games can be hit or miss, some may just make the investment back, others will go on for months and months and make a very tidy profit. So what I am trying to say is, if you are thinking of going into the mobile game market or you are sitting on the fence, then I would 100% recommend giving it a shot. If you are intrigued and dont know where to start out I dont mind answering a few questions, you can hit me up on Skype webstarcpa and I will try and help as best I can. Cheers

6th Aug 2013, 09:08 AM	#2
IhaveAdream HyperActive Warrior Join Date: 2013 Posts: 163 Thanks: 14 Thanked 20 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Quietly killing it with mobile games Share on: I read the exact post somewhere.

6th Aug 2013, 10:45 AM	#4
serryjw Advanced Warrior Join Date: 2011 Posts: 695 Thanks: 1,026 Thanked 164 Times in 138 Posts	Re: Quietly killing it with mobile games Share on: WHY don't you write up and video all the information for a WSO. It must be complete with your development contacts...Make it a reasonable price and many would be interested.

6th Aug 2013, 11:24 AM	#5
ImNutz Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 43 Thanks: 26 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Quietly killing it with mobile games Share on: Thanks for the info, will look into this...

7th Aug 2013, 01:51 PM	#6
aruns4 Active Warrior Join Date: 2011 Posts: 93 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Quietly killing it with mobile games Share on: Good post. but how are you driving traffic to your app install?

19th Aug 2013, 05:50 AM	#7
makecentz IntregeMarketingPA Join Date: 2010 Location: Fort Washington PA Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Quietly killing it with mobile games Share on: That's the great thing about mobile games. you don't really have to send any traffic to it once it's on the stores.

22nd Aug 2013, 08:14 AM	#8
natebunger Your Next Copywriter War Room Member Join Date: 2009 Location: I own and live in my own retreat hotel located in Colombia South America. All clients are welcome :) Posts: 740 Thanks: 144 Thanked 88 Times in 79 Posts	Re: Quietly killing it with mobile games Share on: You can get traffic from social media sites. I see a lot of fan pages of mobile games/ apps on Facebook.
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