💭 Stay true to the original aspiration 勿忘初心 Everyone has a unique story of their own game dev journey. We are inspired by all the submissions and would love to share some with you! They are persistent in this way, started their game dev when they were kids. ➡️ Slide right to read the stories from Bartosz Staneta, Jose Menendez, and Dari0us Fībigs ➡️ Which ones inspired you the most? Leave a comment below! We believe you have an insightful story that is worth sharing with our community. It's your turn to share your original aspiration and elevate your dream game through a $10k competition. 👉 Submit your game by June 28th (https://lnkd.in/dnDs52at) 👉 Share your story using #YourGameDevStory and tag us Huqiao 琥桥 So that everyone can learn from you and that indicates the business potential for us to select a project. #GameDev #IndieGame #GameDevelopment #Competition #Huqiao
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Huqiao 琥桥 - your guide on the Digital Silk Road. We increase game sales and wishlists from China.
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At Huqiao 琥桥, we increase your game sales and wishlists from China. 32% of Steam users select Chinese as their main language. And yet, out of hundreds of gamedev studios we talked to last year, less than 10 had a strategy for the Chinese game market. - Can you really afford to ignore ⅓ of your playerbase? Huqiao 琥桥 is a digital marketing firm specialising in increasing game sales & wishlists in China. 琥 is from 琥珀 (hupo), which means amber, whereas 桥 is from 桥梁 (qiaoliang) - Chinese for bridge. Founded by Wojciech Jaworski in 2021, it provides an interface for Western game developers to interact with China. Through extensive research and daily analysis of 12k+ data points, we develop strategies for our clients to grow revenue from the world's largest gaming market. Check our most recent case studies: -> 53% increase in percent of sales in China in 4 months - Soulstone Survivors by Game Smithing; -> 85% of global traffic coming from China - Ritual Interactive’s TS SWAT; -> Games Operators: 58k wishlists in 2 weeks on Infection Free Zone. Our 360 approach is focused on achieving long-term impact in the 772 million player market: - Influencer outreach [Bilibili + Douyin] Quickly increase your exposure on Chinese social media by encouraging gaming influencers to upload videos without additional fees. - Content marketing [Bilibili + Heybox] Adapt or create content for your CN audience to enhance engagement and activity around your game. - Community management [Bilibili + WeChat] Interact with your fans to create a loyal player base and gather feedback. We also offer: - UA campaigns for mobile With custom creatives adjusted to increase app install and in-game purchases from the Chinese-speaking audiences. - Workshops and consultations about the market… …And more. Reach out to us today, I’m sure we can help.
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https://www.huqiao.pl/
Huqiao 琥桥的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 广告服务
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- 11-50 人
- 总部
- Shanghai
- 类型
- 私人持股
- 创立
- 2021
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- China、Video Game Marketing in China、Marketing for Gamedev、Influencer Outreach、Content Marketing、Community Management、Video Games、Marketing、Bilibili、Heybox、Steam、Localisation、Custom assets、Game marketing、video game marketing、WeChat、Douyin和Video creation
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Huqiao 琥桥员工
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Franciszek Bazyli Georgiew 高傅安
📈 Owner of XXII Ventures: Tigers, Automation House, Huqiao 琥桥 🌏 Mindset | Strategy | Culture | Execution
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John Kavvouras
Chief Revenue Officer
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Wojciech Jaworski 严立行 🔜 ChinaJoy
Huqiao.pl - we boost your game sales in China
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Martyna M. Celuch
Head of Customer Success
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1 video, 947 comments. The Chinese community loves Butterscotch Shenanigans - and their new title, Crashlands 2. Dozens of Chinese comments under the video asking: 💬 “正式版什么时候上啊！！” 💬 "崩溃大陆2什么时候正试发布啊" = “When will the official version of Crashlands 2 be released?!” The first part of this Open World Survival Craft RPG gathered a huge community in China. Since February, Huqiao has been helping them establish their official presence in China and increase wishlists before the release of Crashlands 2. During our cooperation, we managed to: 👉 Increase wishlists from China on Steam by almost 35k 👉 Grow wishlists on Heybox (local distribution platform) by 33k 👉 Achieved over 3 million views on videos from influencers we contacted The demo version is available now -- and we can’t wait to see how the official launch will go. Last but not least, huge thanks to our specialists, Kacper Przybyszewski (朴瀚博） and Weronika Pielasa 夏晓荷 - who made these results possible. If you have any questions: tag them in the comments below and keep in touch with Huqiao 琥桥 👇
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China Gaming Industry Headlines Summary: Gaming x AI and Games Approvals 📰 Gaming x AI Forward: ZX Inc.'s Leap into Gaming's Future "The AI penetration rate among Chinese gaming companies has reached 99%." ZX Inc. is taking a significant step towards integrating AI within the gaming industry, with a substantial HK$100 million investment aimed at establishing a new independent branch in Hong Kong dedicated to creating AI solutions for the gaming sector. 📰 Game On: China's Major Approval Wave In a move signaling a positive shift, China has greenlit 104 new games from leading developers including Tencent and Alibaba, marking a pivotal moment for the gaming sector's resurgence after months of regulatory standstill. These developments highlight strategic advancements and regulatory breakthroughs aimed at propelling the gaming industry into a new era of growth and creativity. #Huqiao #Gamingindustry #Gamenews #ChinaGaming #GameDev
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A successful conclusion of our $10k competition! We sincerely thank all the talented developers who submitted their games. The creativity, passion, and dedication demonstrated by each of you have truly impressed us. As we move into the judging phase, we would like to introduce our panel of judges: 👉 Michał Gembicki: Advisory Board Member, who has extensive experience in the gaming industry and 30+ published games. 👉 Wojtek Jaworski 严立行: CEO, whose vision and leadership continue to drive Huqiao’s mission forward. 👉 John Kavvouras: CRO, is known for his strategic insights and commitment to fostering innovation. 👉 Aleksander Ptak: Senior Account Executive, a dedicated expert in the gaming market and industry. 👉 熊倩颖 (Xiong): Senior Chinese Marketing Specialist, who is from China and has strong expertise in Chinese marketing. Our judges are currently immersed in reviewing and playing all the submitted games, a task that is both challenging and exciting due to the high quality of entries. They will score each game fairly and thoughtfully, ensuring that every project is given the attention it deserves. Stay tuned, as we will be announcing the winner on July 15! Competition ends but story never... Share #YourGameDevStory with us and the community in the comment or post! #Huqiao #GameDev #GamingIndustry #Judges
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Today a gaming media outlet (GameLook 游戏大观) from China covered one of the games we are proud to be working on - "Songs of Silence", by Chimera Entertainment. One of the aspects praised in the article was openness to feedback from the Chinese community, as well as the willingness to "出境“ talking to gamers directly via video posted on Bilbili, introducing the game itself, plan for improvements and updates. Quote below ;) "值得一提的是，Chimera Entertainmen相当在意玩家社区反馈，尤其同中国玩家交流，这也是当下海外独立开发团队的宣发新趋势。 《寂静之歌》更加直接，在Steam页面挂上官方B站账号的二维码。不仅挨个点赞、收藏UP主试玩视频，团队成员也出镜表达对中国玩家的感谢，同时介绍一系列本地化策略、以及后续优化方向。" It inspired me to share my thoughts about the gaming industry's future. Of course, I am no oracle and could be entirely wrong ;) However - after working for 3 years with various game developers on their Chinese marketing strategies, and monitoring industry trends in China, there is one thing I am certain of - we will see more PC titles coming from 中国. If you want to know what connects electric scooters in Shanghai with PC games - check out the article below.
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We came together as a team with a shared vision: to create the games we love. Driven by our passion and creativity, we set out to develop unique and engaging experiences that truly resonate with us and our players. Reflecting on our journey, our greatest achievement so far has been the successful launch of our game Explottens on Apple Arcade. Being one of the first titles to debut on this platform was an incredible experience and a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team. Additionally, we take immense pride in being among the first console game developers in Pakistan. This milestone not only showcases our capability but also puts a spotlight on the emerging talent in our region. Thank you, Huqiao 琥桥, for the opportunity to share our story. It’s moments like these that make the journey worthwhile. 🎮✨ #YourGameDevStory
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Sharing my entry for Huqiao 琥桥 #YourGamedevStory competition for "What is your greatest achievement as a game developer so far?": My greatest achievement so far is undoubtedly the release of my firstborn game, 'Let Bions Be Bygones.' The development process was a long and arduous labor, supported steadfastly by my partner and the local community, which helped us establish a dedicated team. The birth had its complications; the game was much larger than expected, leading to many sleepless nights and a few nerve-wracking moments. But with a willpower and drive we didn't know we possessed, we brought it into this world. However, that was not the end of it. The game's state was critical and required extensive care and nurturing. Despite feeling broken and weary, we continued to provide the necessary support, helping it find its feet. With all its faults and quirks, we love it nonetheless and believe it will grow to its full potential, blossoming into a beautiful gem. #GameDev #IndieDev
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Hey everyone! I recently joined an event by Huqiao 琥桥 and was invited to share my greatest achievement as a game developer. Such a deep question! 😅 Like many indie developers, I juggle a full-time job while pursuing my passion for game development. 3 cats and a wifey to feed and love. From launching small mobile games at a young age to working with amazing people at Liminal VR on crazy projects like the Liminal Platform (over 500K installs on the Meta Quest Store), it's been quite a ride. I've won some small awards and whatnot, but what am I most proud of as a game developer? It’s the journey itself. I'm proud that I'm still learning, still getting excited about playing games, and figuring out what makes them so fun. My proudest moment so far has to be seeing Monster Hero: Adventures on handheld devices like the Nintendo Switch and the Steam Deck, and showing it off to the people who have supported me along the way. I say, being able to keep the passion and joy I had as a child playing video games is an achievement and blessing! This game draws so much inspiration from my partner, our garden, road trips, and our cats. It has been an incredible journey, and I’m excited to see where it leads next. Check out Monster Hero here and don't forget to Wish List 🎁: https://lnkd.in/gAfeXFR6 #YourGameDevStory
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"I'm looking forward not to the number of people who buy our game, but the smiles we put on their faces." -- Jay Wong 🔜 BITSUMMIT
𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, as a game developer, can be easily measured with numbers and metrics -- total game sales, monthly active users (MAUs), Steam wishlists, etc. For me, these definitions have undoubtedly shifted as I stepped into the industry. I graduated from university witnessing numerous layoffs and studio closures. Somehow, in the midst of the world seemingly turning upside down, I took a leap of faith and started my own indie game studio, kopiforge, to continue working on my final year project, SEDAP!. As many of you know, SEDAP! is a cooking-adventure game where players explore a mysterious island to whip up Southeast Asian delicacies. It was created because I was frustrated with the lack of Southeast Asian representation in video games. As a team (Nadiyah and Jing Ting), we wanted to create a fun experience that could spotlight the cultures and cuisines that we grew up with. When I saw how Overcooked! became the go-to party game for many social circles in Singapore, I wanted to create something that could potentially have the same effect, but with a local twist. It has been an arduous six months with my team as we juggled developing SEDAP! as well as pitching to publishers. Out of the 105 publishers that we've contacted so far, 60% of them did not reply, 39% of them passed on our project, and the remaining 1% are still in the process of reviewing our game. It's harsh, but we've come to accept that this is the reality of working in indie games -- it is extremely competitive. Your game can be fun and likeable, but at the end of the day, it does boil down to whether people have the bandwidth or means to support it. And with each rejection, we definitely got discouraged, and we wondered whether doing all this was even worth it. Nonetheless, we pressed on in spite of the many setbacks thrown our way and helped each other keep our heads held high even in the face of an increasingly tumultuous industry. These challenges have presented us with a myriad opportunities for growth, and we've emerged more experienced and confident than ever. For me, I think the greatest achievement of an indie game dev lies within the unspoken process, and not so much the results. It's learning to have the strength to believe in ourselves and our game. Its holding on to hope after taking rejection after rejection. Our story has been rigorous so far, but I've been cherishing the fun of it. And when we eventually release SEDAP! by hook or by crook, I'm looking forward not to the number of people who buy our game, but the smiles we put on their faces. I'd like to end this post by thanking Huqiao 琥桥, for organising this competition to support indie game developers like us. #YourGameDevStory
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Piroska Rakoczi's game dev journey started from step -1. Make learning math fun for more people! Creating something truly useful often starts with a simple yet brilliant idea, like Dominoticemath! From choosing the right tools to finding innovative ways to reach players, this journey is challenging but meaningful 💛
A short story of a game #YourGameDevStory
From -1 to Much More Than 0
Piroska Rakoczi，发布于领英