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🚀 We are preparing in full speed for Mobidictum Career in Games 2026! Happening in partnership with @bugGameLab at @Bahcesehir University. ✨ What awaits participants? 🎙️Stage sessions focused on roles in the gaming industry 🤝Networking areas and studio booths 🖋️The “Career in Games Job Wall” featuring open positions 🔍Portfolio, CV, and interview preparation, plus the key skills standing out in 2026 🎯Date & Time: Bahcesehir University Besiktas - March 6 📌 Participation is free 📌 Limited capacity (CV approval required) 👉 To participate: luma.com/l96b408h

🚀 Countdown to Mobidictum Career in Games 2026! 🗓️ On March 6, we’re bringing aspiring game industry talent together with professionals across the ecosystem at Bahçeşehir University’s Beşiktaş Campus in Istanbul. 🔍 Today, people preparing for a career in games are more intentional than ever. They build projects, grow their portfolios, and try to choose a clear path. What often makes the real difference isn’t simply “doing more,” but positioning yourself for the right role, understanding expectations, and building the right connections. That’s exactly why we’re hosting Career in Games. 🎤 Speakers joining us this year: Güven Çatak, Senem Aksakal, Serdar Ürkmez, Tolga Ilhan, Osman ERKOL, Guliz Ergolen, Selin Esin, Kasper Raaby Abrahamsen, Altug Isigan, Serdar Baran ATEŞ, Kadir Danisman, Caner Pekgönenç, Emirhan Kızılkaya, Murat Peksan, Ahmet Erbaş. A special thanks to you all! ✒️ If you’d like the full context, check out the article on our website: mobidictum.com/tr/mobidictum-… 👩‍💻 Event details & application: mobidictum.com/events/mobidic…

🎙️ UA funding vs. equity: A founder-first way to scale — Interview with Leus Founder Halil İbrahim Özdemir 🔍 UA funding has become a central topic for game and app teams looking to scale profitably without giving up ownership. In this interview, Halil İbrahim Özdemir, Managing Director and Founder of Leus Capital, breaks down the unit-economics logic behind UA funding, why he sees it as a founder-first alternative to equity, and what “scale-ready” means beyond top-line ROAS—from data readiness and team capabilities to product fit. 👉 Read on our site: mobidictum.com/ua-funding-vs-…

🚀 Aghanim delivers a 183% ARPPU jump for DECA Games, driving 44% incremental revenue in 8 Days 🤝 Deca Games, the studio behind long-running MMORPG Celtic Heroes, and a longtime webshop adopter, partnered with Aghanim to launch the Game Hub as a strategic extension of its distribution stack. 👇 The results 👇 ✨ +44% contribution to total IAP revenue across all platforms in just 8 days ✨ No cannibalization of mobile purchases ✨ 34% of all Game Hub visitors converted into purchases ✨ 183% higher ARPPU on the Game Hub vs in-app ✨ Zero critical incidents of payment disruptions 👉 Read the full case study on our site, link in comments!

🚀 TaleMonster Games secures $30 million Series A round led by Arcadia Gaming Partners and Andreessen Horowitz. 📲 The mobile game studio behind the innovative puzzle title Match Valley will use the funding to grow its category-defining casual game. Match Valley is delivering exceptional early performance, alongside industry-leading metrics such as an average daily playtime of 100 minutes. 🎙️ TaleMonster Co-Founder and CEO Irem Sumer said: “Our goal is to set new standards for what casual games can offer. Today’s players are far more experienced than before. This audience, which has been playing mobile games for years, is now looking for more depth in its games. We see a major opportunity to meet this shift in expectations at scale.” 🎙️Akin Babayigit, Founder and Managing Partner of Arcadia Gaming Partners, said: “Companies at this stage are usually strong in just one or two metrics; meanwhile, TaleMonster is showing strength across many different areas.” 🎙️a16z Partner Joshua Lu said: “In a category where most teams rely on the same roadmap, choosing a different path takes real courage. TaleMonster never took the easy way; they have built an authentic product and culture that isn’t afraid to challenge the industry.” 👉 Additional details are available on our site: mobidictum.com/talemonster-ga…

🚀 Former Zynga professionals Yigit Solmaz and Berkin Atar have formed Sorrel Games, a new mobile game studio focusing on hybrid-casual games based in Turkiye. 🛠️ Solmaz leads engineering as co-founder and CTO, while Atar brings product experience as Co-Founder and CPO. 👉 Details are available on our site: mobidictum.com/ex-zynga-talen…

🚀 Second Dinner is staffing up for a major-IP F2P mobile game, adding Content Designer, Technical QA, and Senior Engineer roles as it builds in Godot. 👀 Second Dinner previously indicated it was already staffing for a second title in 2023, and the project is now gaining increased momentum. The studio describes working with a “wildly exciting partner,” says the team is around 20 people, and notes it has passed a milestone and is ready to “step on the gas.” 👉 Details are available on our site: mobidictum.com/marvel-snap-se…

🚀 Created by Kübra Gündoğan and Emre Çelik, the Hybrid-casual puzzle game Pixel Flow has achieved remarkable traction just three months after launch by reaching 7-figure daily revenues and announced its seed round. 🤝 Arcadia Gaming Partner's Managing Director, Akin Babayigit, and e2vc General Partner Enis Hulli joined the seed investment round. 🎙️ Akın Babayiğit said: “Right now, everyone in the games industry is talking about Pixel Flow. In my view, this is one of the biggest success stories to come out of our country in recent years. The attention it’s receiving isn’t only because it has some of the strongest metrics I’ve ever seen—it’s also because Kübra and Emre created a genuinely innovative mechanic and went on to conquer the market with it. In a category that often advances through iteration rather than true innovation, it’s incredibly exciting to see Pixel Flow’s success. I’m confident its trajectory will accelerate even further in the days ahead.” 🎙️ Kübra Gündoğan said: “Pixel Flow is the result of our long-standing passion for building original game mechanics. The game’s reception comes down to how deeply we analyze player experiences—and the strong insights we draw from that work. For us, Pixel Flow isn’t just a new game; it represents a completely new core mechanic and a new definition of fun. This is also the first step in a new journey for our team. We aim to take Pixel Flow much further, expand this approach through new titles, and create a lasting impact on the industry in the years ahead.” 👉 Details are available on our site: mobidictum.com/pixel-flow-rea… 😺 TR Version: mobidictum.com/tr/pixel-flow-…

🚀 SuperGears Games successfully completes $2.1 Million seed funding round! 💸 İstanbul-based mobile game studio SuperGears has announced the successful completion of a $2.1 million seed funding round to accelerate its growth. The round was led by Hedef Portföy, one of Turkiye’s leading portfolio management companies, with participation from APY Ventures, one of Turkiye’s most active early-stage VC firms, and South Korea-based global gaming giant KRAFTON. 🤝 Existing investors, including The TMRW Foundation, ACK Ventures, Yıldız Tekno GSYO, İbrahim Akman, and Emre Yıldız, also joined the round with follow-on investments. 🎙️ Yasin Demirden, Co-Founder and CEO of SuperGears Games, said: “At SuperGears, our vision goes beyond creating a single game; we’re building our own racing universe. This investment is a strong reflection of the trust placed in that vision. With the continued support of our distinguished investors, we are determined to take Racing Kingdom to the next level on the world stage.” 🎙️ Kerem Özten, Investment Committee Member of SuperGears GSYF at Hedef Portföy, said: “From our very first meeting, we were impressed by the clarity of the SuperGears team’s vision and their strong command of game technologies. The gaming industry has become one of the fastest-evolving and highest-value-creating verticals globally. SuperGears is not simply following this transformation; they are helping shape it. The global scaling potential of Racing Kingdom excites us, and we are proud to be part of this journey. We would also like to extend our thanks to the Basehub team for their valuable contributions throughout both the investment and comprehensive due diligence phases.” 🎙️ Mustafa Keçeli, Fund Manager at APY Ventures, said: “The vision SuperGears has put forward goes beyond that of a traditional game studio and is now clearly aligned with the ambition to build a globally scalable racing universe. Being part of this journey is truly exciting for us. The team’s technical capability, the quality of the product, and their disciplined growth approach strengthen our confidence each day that SuperGears will achieve a much stronger position in international markets.” 👉 Additional details are available on our site: mobidictum.com/supergears-2-1…

Mobidictum Conference 2025 was our strongest edition yet. • 1,200+ attendees • 65+ countries • 1,650 meetings • 100 speakers • 72 sponsors A huge thank you to our global community. 🙌 The energy across meetings, stages, and side events showed how powerful this industry can be when everyone meets in Istanbul. Deal Connector broke records. The Indie Area grew stronger. Connections turned into opportunities. See you at Mobidictum Conference 2026.

🧠 The next wave of publishing may not be led by publishers, but by platforms. Studios are demanding more control, transparency, and flexibility, and technology is stepping up to meet that need. 🎯 As 2025 tightens budgets and timelines, having the right infrastructure is becoming a strategic advantage, not a nice-to-have. 🧾 Türker Karahan • CEO & Co-Founder of Udo Games • Builder of Hammer Hub, a full-stack publishing platform for modern studios • 10+ years shaping the mobile games ecosystem • Leading conversations around platform-driven growth models 📋 Inside the session: • How unified infrastructure can empower self-sufficient studios • Real examples of monetization, live ops, and automation • What it truly means to “publish yourself, not by yourself” 📍 Red Stage: October 21 | 12:30–13:00 💬 “Transparency isn’t a feature. It’s the foundation.” 📍 Istanbul | October 21–22 🎟 lnkd.in/diBwhVzz

🧠 Ad performance is easy to track. Incrementality is not. Without the right models, you’re not measuring, you’re guessing. 🎯 As budgets tighten and attribution gets harder, media mix modeling is becoming essential for serious mobile marketing teams. 🧾 Meet the Panel: Moderator 🎙 Deniz Kekeç • Sr. Performance Marketing Manager at InnoGames • 3+ years optimizing campaigns for long-term payback • Advocate for narrative-driven UA and ad quality • Women in Games ambassador Panelists 🎙 Zeynep Ayça D. • UA & Marketing Creatives Manager at Unico Studio • Leads campaigns for Brain Test (1.2B+ downloads) • Bridges creative strategy and performance analytics • Expert in scaling puzzle and trivia games globally 🎙Yaren Su Saatçı • Growth Operations Analyst at Digitoy Games • Former software engineer at Akbank and Paximum • Combines engineering, data, and business analytics • Sabancı University alumna with Erasmus experience 📋 Inside the session: • What incrementality really means in 2025 • Common pitfalls in MMM (and how to avoid them) • How creative teams & growth teams align on performance • Why attribution blind spots are growing, and what to do about it 💬 “Measurement isn’t about what happened. It’s about what wouldn’t have.” 📍 White Stage | Day 2 | October 22, 15:00–15:30 🎟️ lnkd.in/diBwhVzz

💡 Monetization is no longer a department, it’s a system. As user acquisition, ad quality, and monetization tools evolve, the lines are blurring. In 2025, success depends on how well these systems talk to each other. 🎯 Studios are moving beyond siloed teams to align monetization and growth into one unified loop. 🧾 Meet the Panel: Moderator 🎙 Can Uçar • Strategic Partner Manager at Google (Apps & Gaming EMEA) • Advises high-growth publishers across Europe & MENA • Expert in AdMob monetization strategy • Based in Google’s European HQ, Dublin Panelists 🎙 Kirill Murashov • Head of Monetization at Azur Games • Oversees global portfolio of mobile games • Data-driven leader in revenue strategy and A/B testing 🎙Ayşe Duygu Haykir • Lead Marketing Manager at Codeway • Former Performance Marketing Lead at AnalyticaHouse • Scaled UA campaigns across genres • Alumna of Coca-Cola internship and Turkey’s creative UA scene 🎙Refik Anıl Bulut • Co-Founder & CRO at Paxie Games Games • Led Merge Studio: Fashion Makeover to 25M+ players • 7+ years in UA and monetization at Mynet, AdColony, Bigger Games • Graduate of METU (Business Administration) 📋 Inside the session: • How teams are aligning monetization, growth, and creative ops • Strategies for optimizing ad yield without hurting player retention • Lessons from scaling games to millions of users across genres 💬 “Growth isn’t just about getting users. It’s about making every player count.” 📍 White Stage | Day 2 | October 22, 14:30–15:00 🎟️ lnkd.in/diBwhVzz

🚨 Devotion Interactive is setting the pace in indie publishing, and they’re bringing that energy to Mobidictum Conference 2025 as a 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫. 🗓 21–22 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 | 📍 𝐈𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐛𝐮𝐥 Launched in 2024, Devotion is quickly gaining attention in PC and console publishing. Focused on indie developers, they provide hands-on support, global visibility, and a clear path to success. From titles like Football Life Simulator to empowering local teams with marketing and community tools, their mission is to help turn Türkiye into a global publishing hub. 👉 They move fast and focus on what indies need most: trust, tools, and traction. 🧠 Catch their solo session, visit their booth, and meet the team. Join us at Mobidictum Conference 2025 and connect with Devotion Interactive. Meet tomorrow’s leading publishers right on the spot. 👉 Get your ticket: lnkd.in/dAe4cyyB

🚨 devtodev Joins Mobidictum Conference 2025 as a Gold Sponsor, bringing cutting-edge product analytics to the heart of the games industry. Trusted by game studios around the world, devtodev empowers developers with tools for retention, monetization, and player behavior analysis. Helping teams make smarter, data-driven decisions. 🧠 Don’t miss their session, visit their booth, and discover how actionable insights can fuel your game’s growth. Meet the analytics experts from devtodev and many more at Mobidictum Conference 2025! 🗓 21–22 October 📍 Istanbul 🎟 Register now: lnkd.in/dKH2kP9R

🧠 No monetization model works forever. Especially not in 2025. The rules of mobile monetization are being rewritten, and hybrid strategies are now the default, not the experiment. 🎯 Studios are increasingly combining ads, IAPs, and even subscriptions as part of a unified monetization strategy, rather than relying on a single model. 🧾 Meet the Panel: Moderator 🎙 Nathan T. • Lead Consultant & Analyst Lead at Unity • 100s of projects across genres & monetization models • Contributor to Unity’s annual industry white papers Panelists 🎙 Katerina Maliaran • Head of Ad Monetization at Burny Games • Scaled ad-only model to 55M+ players • Expert in eCPM & AppLovin MAX optimization 🎙 Aysegul Can • VP of Mobile Publishing, BoomBit • Ex-Hypercasual Publishing Director • Regional lead roles at ZPLAY, Rollic 🎙 Fuat Şeker • COO at Vuvy • Former CEO & CPO at Mynet • 17+ years in Türkiye’s digital ecosystem 📋 Inside the session: • Perspectives on balancing ads, in-app purchases, and subscriptions • Common approaches to hybrid monetization models in 2025 • What studios consider when designing multi-revenue strategies 💬 “Players don’t care how you monetize, until they do.” 📍 White Stage · Day 1 · October 21, 14:30–15:00 🎟️ lnkd.in/diBwhVzz

🎮 The hyper-casual boom put Türkiye on the global map, but studios aren’t staying there. Casual is where scale, longevity, and stronger economics are being built. We’re proud to host the panel “Leveling Up: Why Mobile Studios Are Moving From Hyper-Casual to Casual” on the White Stage. 🎤 Moderator • John Wright – CEO, Turborilla | Ex-VP of Mobile Games at Kwalee, where he scaled teams and titles past 1B downloads 🎤 Panelists • Erkmen Aydogdu – GM, SciPlay Türkiye | Former VP of Games at Alictus, now steering SciPlay’s pivot toward long-term casual titles • Orhun Mert Simsek – Co-Founder & CMO, APPS | Driving millions of downloads through sharp UA funnels & monetization since 2017 • Metin Demirkol – Co-Founder, NARCADE | A decade in puzzle & casual, with global hits like Farm Bubbles and Zen Master 📍 Meet them live in Istanbul this October. 📅 October 21 – Day 1 | White Stage | 15:00–15:30 🎟 lnkd.in/diBwhVzz

Crack the Code of Player Behavior 🎯 GameAnalytics joins Mobidictum Conference 2025 as a Silver Sponsor, helping studios turn raw data into real decisions. 🔍 With GameAnalytics, developers can: ✅ Segment players by behavior and spend ✅ Benchmark performance with precision ✅ Export actionable insights via BigQuery, CSV, or custom APIs GameAnalytics makes studio-grade analytics accessible to all. 📍 Meet them at their booth 🚀 Level up your player insights where the industry meets, Mobidictum Conference 2025 🗓 October 21–22 | 📍 Istanbul 🎟 Save your spot: bit.ly/44wqVd5