🚀 Just Released: Sandsoft's Landmark Publisher Perception Report 🚀 We're excited to unveil the Publisher Perception Report, a groundbreaking study that sheds light on the current state of the #mobile #gamedevelopment industry. Despite recent challenges, the report reveals a sector ready to rebound, with 81% of #mobiledevelopers actively working on new titles. 🌟 Key insights include: 💡 51% believe the wave of layoffs is behind us, yet 49% still anticipate more. 💡 83% of developers have successfully raised capital for their projects, but only 9% have reached the soft launch stage. 💡 Concerns about publishing deals remain, with 27% feeling publishers often take more than they give. 💡 Our research, which surveyed 450+ senior developers across the US, Spain, and France, also highlights the growing importance of emerging markets. Latin America is seen as the most promising for game publishing, while Southeast Asia is recognized for its outstanding homegrown content. Plus, 93% of developers emphasize the need for localization and culturalization in gaming content. Dive into the full report to explore the future of mobile game development! 📊🎮 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekxhxiQM
Sandsoft
ألعاب الكمبيوتر
Global video game developer and publisher with the focus on engaging and entertaining players worldwide.
نبذة عنا
We are committed to providing engaging and entertaining gaming experiences to an international audience through publishing, developing, & investing in high quality, mobile-first Free-to-Play and Play-and-Earn games & studios across the world. Aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, Sandsoft Games is dedicated to the country’s socio-economic diversification by growing the regional video game industry and offering careers whilst creating fun and positive game experiences for players. Sandsoft core values are: Boldness 👩🚀 + Togetherness 🫱🏼🫲🏾 + Growth 🚀 A GloCal approach from Riyadh to the World 🌍 http://www.sandsoft.com/ We're hiring! check our career site! ⏳ https://career.sandsoft.com/
- الموقع الإلكتروني
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https://sandsoft.com/
رابط خارجي لـ Sandsoft
- المجال المهني
- ألعاب الكمبيوتر
- حجم الشركة
- ٥١ - ٢٠٠ من الموظفين
- المقر الرئيسي
- Riyadh
- النوع
- شركة يملكها عدد قليل من الأشخاص
- تم التأسيس
- 2019
المواقع الجغرافية
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رئيسي
Riyadh، SA
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Barcelona
Barcelona، ES
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Helsinki
Helsinki، FI
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China، CN
موظفين في Sandsoft
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Bijay Gurung
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Pasqual Batalla 🎮
Chief Operations Officer at Sandsoft Games (Ex Socialpoint / Take Two Interactive / Zynga)
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Miikka Lindgren
Business Development | Strategy development | International Business| Technology | Leadership | Mobile games | Digital content | IP Licensing |…
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David Fernandez Remesal
CEO | Game Maker | Non-Executive Director | Investor | MSc/MEng, ExMBA
التحديثات
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🔥 Do not miss the latest insights from David Fernandez Remesal, CEO of Sandsoft, on the shifting dynamics of the global #gaming industry. 🎮 🌍 Shifting Global Dominance: Traditional #gaming hubs like Japan, the US, and Europe are now joined by rising regions such as Scandinavia, China, MENA-3 (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt), and SEA-6 (Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and more), driven by mobile gaming trends. 📈 Emerging Markets Growth: #MENA-3’s #gaming market is set to grow from $1.92 billion in 2023 to $2.65 billion by 2027, while SEA-6’s market is projected to reach $7.2 billion by 2027. 📲 Key Growth Factors: The rise of smartphone ownership, high-speed internet, and local payment solutions are fueling #gaming booms in regions like Africa, where 92% of players game on mobile. 🤝 Localization & Partnerships: Succeeding in emerging markets requires deep cultural localization and partnerships with local experts, such as Carry1st in Africa and Nazara Technologies Limited in India. 🚀 Opportunities for Growth: Early investments in regions like Saudi Arabia’s #PIF-backed #gaming ecosystem or Africa’s #mobile sector offer a strategic advantage before market saturation. A big thank you to WIRED Middle East for featuring these insights! Learn more from David’s byline: ➡ https://lnkd.in/emj45McZ
Op-Ed: The changing power heat map of global gaming
https://wired.me
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🚀 We're excited to announce that our Sr. Director of Business Development, Europe Bijay Gurung, will be joining the panel discussion, "Mastering the Art of Publisher-Developer Partnership: Strategies for Mutual Success" at the GamingonPhone Conference (#GPC), supported by Apptica 🔜 Tokyo Game Show, on September 18th. A big thank you to #GPC for having us! Don't miss out on valuable insights into building successful partnerships and overcoming the key challenges in #publisher-#developer collaboration! Register now and stay updated: https://gpconf.com/ Thank you GamingonPhone for
📢 Join us in welcoming our latest speaker, who will be bringing his unique perspective to the GamingonPhone Conference (GPC) Online, supported by Apptica 🔜 Tokyo Game Show. Introducing Bijay Gurung, Senior Director BD EMEA at Sandsoft Bijay Gurung is a highly experienced and deeply connected business development director, with a strong track record of nurturing meaningful relationships with publishers and partners in gaming. He was among the first employees at Rovio, where he played a pivotal role in launching more than 20 games and led major marketing programs with Apple, Google, Samsung, Facebook and Amazon. In the ever-changing mobile games industry, Bijay helps Sandsoft identify and develop synergies with partners across platforms and across geos. In addition to Rovio, Bijay has also held senior roles at Huawei and Real Networks, and earned an MBA from the Kelley School of Business at the University of Indiana. Don't miss the opportunity to gain insights from Bijay and other industry experts at the GPC Online! 🗓️ September 18-19 Secure your spot now!
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Meet Sandsoft at WN Cyprus! 🌟 Our CEO, David Fernandez Remesal, and Senior Business Development Director Europe Bijay Gurung are excited to connect and discuss opportunities. Whether you're looking for #funding, #publishing, or #codevelopment, we’d love to chat. Let’s level up together! 💼🎮 #WNCyprus #GameDev #BusinessNetworking #Sandsoft
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We're thrilled to welcome Jose Fischer as our new Senior Motion Graphic Designer. With extensive experience in data-driven #creative production, he's a fantastic addition to the team. Check out our Q&A with Jose below to learn more about his #career journey! Motion #graphic #design often involves close collaboration with various teams. How do you ensure effective communication and synergy with colleagues from different disciplines? "My approach starts with creating a shared understanding of the project goals. I regularly align with UA managers to sync on the performance metrics, such as CPIs and IPMs. This upfront clarity ensured that we were all driving toward the same results. At Unity, I facilitated communication between #creative, #marketing, and production teams, keeping everyone on the same page through clear feedback processes, and cross-functional meetings. I acted as a bridge between #creative and technical stakeholders. At Ludia Games, I often served as the link between #gamedevelopers, #marketers, and #designers to translate complex technical or creative ideas into terms that each group could understand and act on." How do you keep up with the latest tools and technologies in motion graphic design? "I'm continuously looking for new tools, plugins, and software upgrades. Engaging with other professionals, following industry experts, and researching trends allows me to remain current on the newest developments. Yep, I’ve been using #AI tools like #ChatGPT and #MidJourney in my creative process. #AI may be quite useful for generating ideas, brainstorming concepts, and even producing fast prototypes. AI does not replace the human touch, but it is an excellent tool to have in the mix." What or who inspired you to join Sandsoft? "The first thing that piqued my curiosity was reading about the company's ambitions. That, along with the fact that they were a relatively young studio (based in Barcelona), prompted me to apply. Then, throughout the interview process, I had a wonderful and good time talking with all of the team members. Not only did I feel at ease among my peers, but I could tell I was speaking with intelligent individuals who were interested and dedicated to a vision and a goal: to publish and create exciting, fun games. Once I met the team, another thing that drew me in was the company's startup vibe: I saw a wonderful chance for anybody who wants to develop, wear numerous jobs, explore, and make an enduring influence. That is essential to me: being around clever and supportive people while having the chance to try new things, take risks, be brave, and make an impact. In a nutshell, I can say I was inspired by the whole package: the vision, the people, and the studio." Join our journey and help us create exciting games that will be played for years! https://lnkd.in/d_hrAHJs
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Our CEO, David Fernandez Remesal, will be speaking at WN Events Cyprus on September 12th! Get ready to dive into the hottest topic: Publisher Perceptions - How do global #game #developers feel about #mobile #publishing. Discover: 🔥 The most valuable publishing services for developers 💥 The hottest regions to publish into and those producing top-notch homegrown content 🚀 How emerging game hubs can go global Don’t miss out on these industry insights! #WNConference #MobileGaming #GameDevelopment #Sandsoft
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We’ve got some big news — our Barcelona Studio just moved into a bigger office! 🚀 This is a huge step for us, and it wouldn’t have happened without our amazing team, who keep pushing the boundaries with their hard work and creativity. Shoutout to our awesome People&Culture Team for bringing in such talented people. With this new space, we’re more pumped than ever to keep creating games that players around the world will love. The future’s looking bright, and we’re just getting started! 🌟 And guess what? We’re hiring! If you’re passionate about creating games that players around the world will love, we want you on our team. Let’s build something amazing together! 🎮 https://lnkd.in/d_hrAHJs
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If you’re interested in making your game more appealing and creating a welcoming environment for female gamers, check out my latest article in Gamesforum ! https://lnkd.in/eR9Ae-fa #mobilegames #womeningames #gaming #gamingindustry #videogames #games #sandsoft #gamesforum #diversity #inclusivity
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🎮 As part of #SaudiVision2030, the inaugural Esports World Cup is underway in Riyadh, running for eight action-packed weeks until late August! With a massive prize pool of over $60 million (~£48.1 million) and 21 top esports titles, including a Club Championship, this is set to be one of the biggest events of 2024. Our very own David Fernandez Remesal, CEO at Sandsoft, we’ll be attending the eSports Awards 2024 Gala. If you're there, be sure to say hello!
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🎮✨ It's that magical time of the year when the world’s top game makers gather in the vibrant city of Cologne for #devcom and #gamescom! Our stellar team from Sandsoft is excited to meet you: David Fernandez Remesal, CEO Enric Dalmau, CFA, Investment Manager Miikka Lindgren, VP Publishing Bijay Gurung, Sr. Director Business Development Europe Pasqual Batalla 🎮 Batailla, COO Maxim Matveyko 🔜 DevCom and Gamescom, VP Tech Whether you're searching for an #investor, a #publisher, or simply want to chat, we're here to explore opportunities and discuss potential collaborations. Don’t miss the chance to say hello and connect with us—we’re looking forward to meeting both old friends and new industry peers. Let’s make this year’s event unforgettable! #gamescom #devcom #gamedevelopment #gamespublishing #gamingindustry