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Want to know more about the Tech Games we have a blast participating in every Fall? Check out this writeup about the techfrederick event in the Frederick News Post: https://ow.ly/ErhJ50PUBMy

Recently Michael Hill, Assistant Director at Arrowpoint Advisory, attended #GamesCom2023 - the largest European trade fair for the digital entertainment industry. The gaming sector is rapidly evolving, with entertainment and technology companies fast becoming key targets for acquisitions. Although the market has not been immune to economic headwinds, the outlook for the gaming industry is bright as maturities in co-development, new platforms and changing distribution channels are driving opportunities for private equity investors. At the event, Mike had the chance to discuss the future of the industry with other experts, including the importance of strong IP for long-term success, investment opportunities and the way gaming companies are bidding to set themselves apart. Read Mike’s key takeaways and further insights into the industry here: https://lnkd.in/eh4MCajS #privatequity #videogames #computergames

🔥 MAF Simplified Your Game Plan! We've handpicked the best mobile game conferences of 2024. Dive into our blog and find out where you need to be for maximum impact! #GamingGoals #gameconferences #MAF #ConferenceGuide 🎮✨

Looking for the best mobile game conferences to attend in 2024? To make your search a little easier, we've compiled a complete list of 60+ leading game conferences set for 2024. Take a look if you want: 📍Access to all mobile gaming and marketing conferences in one comprehensive list, providing a clear overview to help you make informed decisions about your 2024 event calendar. 📍Stay in the loop with regularly updated details, ensuring you have the latest information at your fingertips. 📍Enjoy exclusive promo codes for select conferences. Link in the comments ⬇ Have you already decided on the must-attend events for 2024?

'Our approach to the US is strategic and long-term' https://lnkd.in/d9WKgHQP 🎰 Our Chief Commercial Officer, Magnus Olsson, discuss our recent launches and those to come, plus the importance of content in retention and what to expect from Play'n GO at G2E Las Vegas. "We want to come with more than just our mere presence - conferences like G2E are a great opportunity for us to showcase our products and our strategy, to show that we offer an exciting, sustainable form of content that will keep players coming back for more." #wearegame #G2E2023 #g2elasvegas #igaming #igamingindustry

How you think you should network in the gaming industry: - Using connections only for personal gain - Mass messaging those ahead of you - Focus on LinkedIn exclusively How you actually network in the gaming industry: - Build relationships with mutual benefits (No need for 50/50!) - Tailored, personalised outreach to genuine interests - Aim for 10+ intros at networking events High connection counts are good but relationships built in person are better. Make people WANT to talk with you. Don't force them.

🎮🍂 BLAST Premier: Fall Showdown 2024 — The Mid-Autumn CS2 Tournament From August 21 to 25, 2024, the BLAST Premier Fall Showdown 2024 will bring together sixteen teams to compete for a prize pool of $135,000 USD and a chance to participate in the BLAST Premier Fall Final 2024. The tournament will take place in Europe, where the best Counter-Strike 2 teams will showcase their skills. 🌍 Tournament Participants Well-known teams such as AMKAL, M80, Rare Atom, Zero Tenacity, and Falcons will compete for the title and significant prize money. These teams will strive to stand out and earn their places in the subsequent competition stages. 🎲 Ladder Gaming’s Role Ladder Gaming offers 1,000 unique betting lines for this tournament, enhancing the spectacle and providing bookmakers with new customer attraction opportunities. Our approach to betting on players and matches increases viewer engagement and helps maintain interest in each match. 💼 Benefits for Bookmakers Collaborating with Ladder Gaming allows bookmakers to expand their market through unique and exclusive bets, attracting the attention of both new and experienced betting enthusiasts. This partnership not only enhances the loyalty of existing customers but also makes the bookmakers’ offers more competitive. 🏆 Conclusion BLAST Premier Fall Showdown 2024 is not just a tournament; it is an event that offers exciting competition and unique betting opportunities, thanks to close cooperation with Ladder Gaming. Bookmakers using our products can significantly improve their offerings and increase customer engagement.  For more details or to explore collaboration opportunities, feel free to send us a direct message or visit our website Ladder-gaming.com. #esports #betting #gambling #sportbookoperators #igaming #CS2

🚨LINKEDIN FAMILY, I'M CALLING ON YOU!🚨 I'm thrilled to share that we've made it as semi-finalists in the Better Futures Pitch Competition, thanks to HBCU Founders Initiative . This is our chance to secure crucial funding for Qtech - to refine our consumer review process, boost our marketing efforts, and bring our patented controller to market! Here's where I need you: hit the link at the bottom of this post and VOTE, VOTE, VOTE - as often as you can, until the deadline on April 5th, 2024, at 11:59pm PST. Voting is totally free, so go wild and spread the word to friends and family too. Building Qtech Innovations was for you, my community. Your unwavering support is what fuels my drive to expand and enhance this company into the top-tier Global Gaming Empire it's destined to be. Morehouse College has ingrained in me the Standard of Excellence, a principle that guides everything I do with Qtech. Exciting updates are on the horizon, and I'm ecstatic about bringing you all along for the ride. Let's make this happen! Vote here😃: https://lnkd.in/eN5C3pK6 #HBCU #HBCUGrad #Morehouse #SmallBusiness #Controller #Gamingcontroller #Xbox #Microsoft #Patent #VoteForMe #Grants #PitchCompetition #esports #Progamer #Gaming #Esports #GamingCommunity #GamingGear #ControllerLife #eSportsReady #GamingTournament #NextLevelGaming #VoteForUs #InnovationInGaming

European Gaming Q2 Meetup Launched in 2020, the European Gaming Quarterly Meetups have swiftly established themselves as the leading virtual series for industry professionals in the gambling sector. These gatherings are tailored to keep attendees abreast of the ever-evolving European gambling scene, providing a vital platform for discussing the latest trends, innovations, and regulatory changes. Each meetup features panel discussions led by experts spanning various regions and critical issues, bringing together top industry figures such as CEOs, C-Level Executives, and Business Development Managers, along with government officials and regulators on occasion. Participants at these quarterly events benefit from unique networking opportunities through online breakout sessions and roundtable discussions. These interactions allow for deep dives into the industry’s challenges and emerging solutions, ensuring that at…

Apparently I can add "scheduling Tetris master" to my LinkedIn skills. Thanks to Rege Behe at CDC Gaming Reports for talking with me about my approach to Global Gaming Expo, which will be here before we all know it!