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You are more than your game

Riad Djemili

Maschinen-Mensch

Co-Founder/Co-CEO

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Riad Djemili

Hi!

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7+ years AAA

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The roguelike expedition simulation

set in the 19th century

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Making a good game is not enough

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Good Game

Viral Hook

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Marketing Budget

Strong Marketing Story

New Monetization Model

Let’s Player Attention

New Platform

Fan base

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Good Game

Viral Hook

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Marketing Budget

Strong Marketing Story

New Monetization Model

Let’s Player Attention

New Platform

Fan base

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What is a marketing story?

A hook about you and/or your game that makes it memorable

Just a good game is usually not an interesting article

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Some of our stories...

  • fem crunch
  • hardcore browser game
  • HTML5 game
  • funded by Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg
  • educational, controversial aspects of the game
  • 19th century historic setting
  • founded first Berlin indie collective

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Do you have stories?

  • listen to feedback
  • different press are interested in different stories
  • find something you’re really passionate about

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A tip for generating more stories:

You are more than your game!

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Be personal

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Thank you!

www.curious-expedition.com

@CuriousExped

@riadd