EdugametionGame Business
Learn all about all that relates to game business in the most efficient way.
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Educator
Level
Beginner
Location
Online.
Study when it suites you.
Hours and Credits
One month of studies.
Certificate
Certificate upon completion.
Subject for review.
Description
Learn how game industry works, what are the various earning models and current business trends.
Requirements
None.
Outcome
You will learn that is much more to the industry than just making a great game. You will learn about games business models, current industry trends, publishing, basics of marketing and gaming financials.
Modules
Introduction To Game Business
Description
After we are introduced to curriculum, you will learn more about state of business of games. We will go through global games market, business overview and major trends in the industry.
Requirements
After we are introduced to curriculum, you will learn more about state of business of games. We will go through global games market, business overview and major trends in the industry.
Outcome
You will get better understanding of the state of gaming business today.
Pages
Course Intro
Game Business Introduction
Overview To Global Games Market
Current Trends
Games Business Models
Description
We will learn different ways how modern games make money today. We will cover each model, with extra focus on free to play, which is the most profitable business model for games today.
Requirements
We will learn different ways how modern games make money today. We will cover each model, with extra focus on free to play, which is the most profitable business model for games today.
Outcome
You will learn different ways how games can make money. You will get familiarized with F2P vocabulary.
Pages
How Games Make Money?
Game Genres
Games Business Vocabulary
Premium
Free To Play
Subscription Model
Other Types Of Business Models
Games Marketing
Description
We will learn basics of modern games marketing, differences in marketing depending on the platform and how marketing and gameplay can affect each other.
Requirements
We will learn basics of modern games marketing, differences in marketing depending on the platform and how marketing and gameplay can affect each other.
Outcome
You will understand different marketing models, learn differences and specifics of main geographical markets. You will learn basics of games user acquisition and importance of analytics in modern games.
Pages
Introduction To Games Marketing
Geographical Markets
Players
Marketing Channels
User Acquisition
Localization
Introduction To Analytics
Games Marketing Plan
Gaming Financials
Description
In this module, you will learn about different financials models, what is soft launch and how to execute one. You will learn basics of KPIs and how they affect financial projections. You will also learn about liveops, what is it and why is it so important in modern games.
Requirements
In this module, you will learn about different financials models, what is soft launch and how to execute one. You will learn basics of KPIs and how they affect financial projections. You will also learn about liveops, what is it and why is it so important in modern games.
Outcome
You will have good understanding of games operations and will be able to make game revenue estimations.
Pages
Introduction To Live Ops
What Is Soft Launch
Game Kpi
Games Financials
Markets And Platforms
Description
We will learn about different gaming platforms - how they differentiate, what they have in common and what we need to keep in mind when we are planning our business for specific platforms. We will also get introduced to games publishing and how it works.
Requirements
We will learn about different gaming platforms - how they differentiate, what they have in common and what we need to keep in mind when we are planning our business for specific platforms. We will also get introduced to games publishing and how it works.
Outcome
You will gain knowledge about benefits and disadvantages of each platform and platform trends. You will learn basics of games publishing.
Pages
Introduction To Game Platforms
Top Platforms And Games
Mobile Platforms
Pc Platform
Gaming Consoles
E Sports
Vr/ar
Nft And Crypto Games
Games Publishing
Opportunites And Resources
Description
In the final module, you will learn about gaming start-ups and entrepreneurship as well as about career possibilities in games business. You will be introduced to some of the main companies focusing on games business and learn about latest predictions for future of games.
Requirements
In the final module, you will learn about gaming start-ups and entrepreneurship as well as about career possibilities in games business. You will be introduced to some of the main companies focusing on games business and learn about latest predictions for future of games.
Outcome
Pages
Career In Games Business
Intro To Games Entrepreneurship
Studio Business Strategies
Organisations
Your Business Plan
