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I heard the best way to reach an audience of gaming creators is to talk about what you are working on publicly. So that’s what I’m going to do. I’m the co-founder and producer of Metis Creative - one of the biggest Indie Gaming Studios you probably haven’t heard of from Istanbul. Here is our story: 🔺 We do tabletop - a classical gaming medium that made a huge comeback. We are in no rush for digitalizing our games. 🔺 We are crowdfunding veterans. We received no investor money because we needed no investor money. Our seed capital was me selling my old busted PS4. I will keep evangelising this path for all Indies. 🔺 Everything we create for our flagship IP; art, worldbuilding, soundtracks, quest or narrative design plays for the top spot in at least the national gaming scene. 🔺 Our flagship IP, Historica Arcanum is designed to have a strong staying power. Good IPs create loyal fans, loyal fans allow you to snowball, that’s our strategy. 🔺 We do every asset in-house. We retain and nurture talent. 🔺 We doubled our revenue every year, for the last three years. This year seems to be no different. The same goes for our studio size. 🔺 Our release schedule was one major release per year - though with our current resources we are doubling up on yearly releases. Let me know if you would want me to talk about any specific part of our playbook. I intend to make posts like this occasionally to log our progress and inspire new creators in the space!

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💥 Hi everyone, We often talk about Turkish games coming to the USA, but what about USA games going to Turkey and the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) regions? There are huge opportunities here! Why Turkey and MENA? - Turkey: Over 32 million gamers! The market could make over $1.5 billion by 2024. - MENA: More than 100 million gamers! The market might be worth over $6 billion by 2024. Why Bring Your Game There? - Diverse Players: Gamers in Turkey and MENA like all kinds of games, from mobile to big console games. - High Engagement: Players are very active on social media and gaming forums. - Strong Purchasing Power in MENA: Gamers in that region is ready to spend money on good games. - Government Support: Countries like Saudi Arabia and UAE support the gaming industry with incentives. Why Now? - Better Internet: Improved internet and more smartphones make gaming easier. - Cultural Relevance: Games that include local themes or languages can become popular quickly. - Esports Growth: The rise of esports offers more chances for competitive games. Let's Talk! Are you a game developer interested in new markets? Let's discuss the potential of bringing your game to Turkey and the MENA region. There are great opportunities! #GameMarketing #Turkey #MENA #GameDevelopers

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Established Publishers Dominate - How Do You Navigate the Field Now? As Batuhan Avucan Avucan, the Founder of Mobidictum, has noted – the mobile gaming industry is on the rise, and yet it’s dominated by established publishers. In the Mobile Games Index 2024, powered by adjoe and Statista, we see clear trends that these publishers are leveraging to engage players the longest. ⏳ Fortunately, it’s still anyone’s game – you can break in and win attention by targeting the right users with the right content. 👉🏼 Get your copy of the Mobile Games Index 2024 and discover what experiences your players expect from each genre: https://lnkd.in/eD6WZras #MobileGamesIndex #MobileGames #Gaming

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💫 Turkey’s gaming scene is growing fast, with over 30 million gamers. I really believe it’s a great opportunity for international game studios or game products! Here’s how to connect with Turkey’s young, tech-savvy gamers: -Go Local: Tailor your content to fit the Turkish culture. -Social Media: Use platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok to reach them. -Influencer Collaborations: Partner with popular Turkish gamers and streamers. -Get Involved: Participate in local gaming events and online tournaments. The Turkish market is full of energy and opportunity. Want to know more? Let’s chat about it. 👊 #GameMarketing #Turkey #GamingCommunity

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Exciting news, everyone! Yandex Türkiye is introducing two new premium AD formats and an updated Banner in Geoservices, designed to revolutionize how your brand connects with customers. These new ad formats are now available for placement across Yandex Maps and Navigator in Turkey, offering unparalleled visibility and engagement, setting your brand apart in a crowded digital marketplace. Contact us for a consultation and start transforming your digital marketing strategy in Turkey today. #MarketingHouseNY #MarkertingHouseNewYork #Yandex #Geoservices #DigitalMarketing #Advertising #PremiumAdFormats #MarketingStrategy #Turkey #Navigator

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🚀 Main fundings in MENA/GCC: Over $35M raised last week in pre-seed/seed rounds! Let's spotlight some of these innovative startups: 🎮 Efsun Games (Undisclosed) - Gaming - Turkey 🇹🇷 Mobile games designed for players with gaming experiences. The company games likely feature engaging mechanics and high-quality visuals and develop computer games for the Steam platform, enabling users games for various organizations. 💰 Fintopio ($9.26M) - Fintech - UAE 🇦🇪 Web3-based messaging application designed for users to transact in crypto. The company's application supports integration with several DeFi applications and wallets within the dynamic online payment space, enabling users to transmit crypto assets to each other through Telegram, quickly swapping crypto assets, and making secure crypto deposits while retaining full control of their funds. 🤖 Mentee Robotics ($15.75M) - AI & Robotics - Israel 🇮🇱 AI-powered humanoid robots designed to perform household chores and warehouse tasks. The company's technology integrates robotics, sensing, and AI into a humanoid robot with human-like dexterity and perception. 🔒 Miggo Security ($6.95M) - Cybersecurity - Israel 🇮🇱 Detection and response platform designed to stop application breaches. The company's platform discovers and maps live interactions in applications, identifies application weak points, exposes exploitable attack chains, and mitigates breaches, enabling companies to make their applications safe from cyberattacks. 🌱 Growdash ($0.23M) - AdTech, SaaS - UAE 🇦🇪 Operator of a cloud-based software platform intended to help restaurants build optimized growth strategies through data-driven insights. The company's services include managing all advertising campaigns in one place, providing campaign performance analytics. 🛒 Kingpin ($0.06M) - Marketplace - UAE 🇦🇪 Developer of an e-commerce marketplace platform intended to bridge the gap between international brands and retailers across emerging markets. The company's platform offers services to local retailers such as brand establishment, order management, secured transaction and measured performance. �� RAAAM™ Memory Technologies ($3.70M) - AI & IT - Israel 🇮🇱 Cost-effective on-chip memory technology designed for the semiconductor industry. The company offers area reduction and power reduction over high-density static random access memory to the semiconductor companies as a drop-in replacement for SRAM in their SoCs (system on a chip). 🔗 WEAVEDB LTD ($0.06M) - Cryptocurrency/Blockchain - UAE 🇦🇪 Developer of a web3-based platform designed to create decentralized applications. The company's platform utilizes blockchain technology to develop persistent database infrastructure services. Source: PitchBook #Tech #MENA #GCC #Startup #VentureCapital

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Dive into the making of our pirate-themed adventure game, Grog 'n Glory! ⚓ Huge thanks to OGEM and MEDYA A.Ş. for their support in creating this video! #gaming #indiegames #gamedev #gamingindustry #gamedevelopment #indiegame #gamedev #unrealengine

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How does tracking new products win the competition's e-commerce game? A data-driven e-commerce success story from Eczacıbaşı Tüketim Ürünleri is here! 📊 Real-time monitoring 🎯 Tracking new products 📍Expanding new markets Download here: https://lnkd.in/dsk7CeTz #Mindsite #ecommerce #business #growth #ecommerceanalytics

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🇹🇷 Türkiye's gaming ecosystem is booming! With titles like Dream Games Royal Match going head to head (and even beating) Candy Crush Saga. In the latest episode of Deconstructor of Fun podcast, I got to dive into Istanbul's venture capital scene with Laton Ventures Görkem Türk. Together we discussed: 🗺 The importance of having a solid investment strategy. And what that strategy should entail. 👯 The role of culture in the hierarchy of what is most important for an early-stage startup. 🔮 Future trends in gaming. Such as the potential impact of AI as well as the rise in socialization-focused gaming experiences. 📈 Market outlook and the gaming industry's future growth potential. 🔍 the importance of identifying emerging platforms for gaming growth. You can find the episode on your favorite podcast platform as well as YouTube. #istanbullish #gameindustry #funding

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🔍 Explore the vibrant landscape of startup investments in Türkiye for Q1 2024! Our analysis shows significant investment activities, with sectors like AI 🤖 and Marketplace 🛒 leading in financial contributions. This graph illustrates the distribution of funds across various industries, highlighting opportunities in everything from Music 🎵 to Foodtech 🍽. Dive into the data to uncover trends and potential in Türkiye’s innovative sectors! #StartupInvestment #Innovation #SectorGrowth #TurkishEconomyConnect with TAIF Analytics as we analyze these trends and provide insights to enhance your investment strategies. For more in-depth analytics and expert advice, visit taifanalytics.com or schedule a demo at bit.ly/TAIFDEMO

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Our experts believe that stepping out of the box can lead to better results in your affiliate marketing journey. Want to learn more tips like this? Connect with Irene at the #WNConference in Istanbul or reach out to our team! 🚀📈 #Mitgame #AffiliateMarketing #ThinkOutsideTheBox #MarketingJourney #Conference

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EP 3 is available guys. In this episode, we discussed Social Media "Their Advantages and Disadvantages. Woodley LOZAMMA

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