Justin
Company
8 documents in the library are about Justin, from writers such as PocketGamer.biz, The Esports Advocate and Deconstructor of Fun. Each has a summary and key insights with the page they come from.
Connections
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On Steam
Steam estimates as of 9 Oct 2026. Revenue is premium revenue on Steam only: game sales, without DLC.
- Revenue as publisher
- $0
- 1 games
- Revenue as developer
- $0
- 2 games
- Units sold
- 780
- as publisher or developer
Justin’s best-selling games on Steam
| Game | Released | Share of the best seller | Revenue | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ForwardsDeveloper and Publisher | 2023 | — | 780 | |
| PurrvivorsDeveloper | 2026 | — | — | |
| TerrafarmDeveloper and Publisher | — | — | — |
Documents about Justin
Design Club: Exploring The Tidy Up Genre!
The emerging tidy up genre represents a specialized category of cozy simulation games centered on the meditative act of organizing chaotic environments into ordered spaces.
- The 'tidy up' genre focuses on low-cognitive-load, relaxing gameplay that induces a flow state, often characterized by organizing chaotic environments into an 'immaculate state.'
- Tidy up games are technically accessible to develop compared to complex physics-heavy titles, though they require a high volume of art assets to populate the game world.
- Designers utilize non-linear movement, such as the mechanics found in pop-up books, to engage players by exploiting human cognitive blind spots regarding non-linear motion.
How I Went From a 3D Artist to GM of a Billion-Dollar Game - Justin MacFarlane
Professional advancement in the gaming industry is best achieved by prioritizing cross-functional mastery and the proactive identification of organizational needs over rigid adherence to specific job titles.
- Operational excellence in live service games requires integrating data-informed decision-making with rapid, iterative development cycles to respond to real-time player engagement metrics.
- Physical proximity of product, analytics, and development teams is a critical strategy for maintaining the high-speed collaboration necessary to manage complex, billion-dollar live service ecosystems.
- Career advancement in the gaming industry is best achieved by prioritizing cross-functional mastery and internal mobility over rigid adherence to specific job titles.
Session: Support-a-Creator programs: How They Impact Games Success - Justin Sacks, Nexus.gg
Creator programs represent a strategic evolution in game marketing, shifting from traditional, budget-heavy influencer campaigns to performance-based, evergreen models.
- Support-a-Creator programs shift marketing from upfront influencer fees to performance-based models that use unique identifiers to track and reward creators based on actual in-game revenue generated.
- Data shows these programs effectively convert non-paying users, with 41% of players using a creator code being first-time spenders.
- Creator programs aid in player retention and reactivation, as 15% of users who utilize creator codes are lapsed players returning to the game.
GameSquare and Engine Gaming Shareholders Approve Business Combination
Shareholders of GameSquare and Engine Gaming and Media have officially approved a business combination, marking a significant consolidation within the esports and gaming industry.
- Shareholders of GameSquare and Engine Gaming and Media have approved an all-stock business combination, with the deal expected to close in the first quarter of 2023.
- Upon completion of the merger, GameSquare shareholders will own approximately 60% of the combined entity, while Engine Gaming shareholders will hold roughly 40%.
- The combined company expects to achieve profitability in 2023, driven by cost synergies, operating leverage, and revenue growth.
Dr. Alan Bunney Resigns from Panda Global
Dr. Alan Bunney, founder and long-time CEO of the esports organization Panda Global, resigned from his position in December 2022.
- Dr. Alan Bunney has resigned as CEO of Panda Global following controversy surrounding the cancellation of the Smash World Tour (SWT) 2022 and 2023 events.
- The canceled Smash World Tour event was set to feature a $500,000 prize pool, which would have been the largest in the history of competitive Super Smash Bros.
- Panda Global is now operating under an interim management committee, and the company has postponed its own Panda Cup Finale citing safety concerns.
Mobile Game Market Review: August 2022
The mobile gaming market in August 2022 was characterized by a strong emphasis on cross-industry collaborations and the integration of social mechanics.
- The mobile market saw a significant trend of music-industry integration in August 2022, highlighted by Justin Bieber’s in-game concert in Garena Free Fire and Eminem’s PvP event in Beatstar.
- Guild mechanics are expanding into new genres, with titles like Words with Friends 2 and Episode – Choose Your Story adding social features to increase player engagement.
- Tower of Fantasy demonstrated strong global performance, reaching the top 13 grossing in the US and the top 3 in Japan shortly after its launch.
The Metaverse, Blockchain Gaming, and NFTs: Navigating the Internet’s Uncharted Waters 2022
The analysis demonstrates that the metaverse, blockchain gaming, and NFTs have transitioned from niche curiosities to mainstream commercial forces, reshaping consumer engagement across entertainment, fashion, and gaming.
- The metaverse and blockchain gaming have evolved into mainstream commercial forces, with major brands like Nike, Gucci, Samsung, and Louis Vuitton investing in virtual storefronts and digital real estate.
- Virtual events are demonstrating massive scale, as evidenced by Ariana Grande’s Rift Tour and Justin Bieber’s Wave performance attracting millions of concurrent viewers.
- Blockchain gaming is expanding through play-to-earn models, highlighted by Axie Infinity’s 3 billion gamers and Illuvium’s $72 million in funding, though long-term viability depends on engagement beyond speculative gains.
HasOffers' Justin Vanning on measuring the value of your ad campaigns
Effective mobile user acquisition requires a shift from bulk traffic purchasing toward data-driven, targeted advertising strategies.
- Mobile user acquisition must shift from bulk traffic purchasing to data-driven strategies that prioritize high-value users over low-cost volume to improve return on investment and lifetime value.
- Third-party attribution tools are essential for measuring campaign performance across diverse platforms, including major players like Facebook and Google, as well as hundreds of specialized ad networks.
- Advertisers should prioritize third-party tracking providers that do not operate their own ad networks or resell client data to ensure data sovereignty and prevent competitors from accessing proprietary campaign insights.