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Robert Boehm serves as the vice president at Photon, a prominent multiplayer gaming service for developers, catering to over 1.4 billion players monthly across mobile, PC, console, and XR platforms.
Boehm, with over two decades of experience in the multiplayer technology and games sector, is at the forefront of driving innovation and growth within the industry.
He is among the 150+ expert speakers scheduled to appear at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki on October 1st and 2nd.
He will be leading the session titled ‘Multiplayer Mastery: Key Considerations for a Successful Start‘.
Prior to the session, we had a quick Q&A session with Boehm to provide insights for others in the industry and to discuss the latest trends.
PocketGamer.biz: Please summarize the topic of your talk and its significance.
Robert Boehm: My talk will focus on the essential steps developers need to take before embarking on multiplayer game development. Attendees will learn how to avoid common pitfalls, prioritize tasks, and steer clear of potential challenges right from the start.
We will delve into topics like choosing the appropriate multiplayer structure, addressing common mistakes, and sharing practical examples to help navigate the path to success.
What common mistake do you often see in the games industry?
Spending excessive amounts of money on hype and buzz.
If you could offer one piece of advice to other mobile games companies, what would it be?
Prototype and test rapidly. Move on if player retention is low.
Where do you see the next major opportunities in the mobile games market?
Multiplayer casual games.
What KPI holds the most importance for you and why?
Retention rate – the key to building a successful business lies in retaining players.
What do you believe is the biggest challenge facing the mobile games industry today?
Discoverability. There are numerous exceptional games that remain undiscovered.
What advancements do you feel are undervalued in the mobile games industry?
Surprisingly, the focus on the technology behind certain games is lacking. For instance, the success of games like Stumble Guys heavily relies on advanced technology (specifically our Photon Quantum engine).
Share your thoughts on one of the following: the metaverse, Cloud gaming, cross-platform games, play-to-earn games.
The metaverse is inevitable, but its evolution will be gradual.
