James Dobrowski

Managing Director Sharkmob London

James is the Managing Director and founder of Sharkmob London, a AAA studio in the heart of the UK capital which is working on a brand-new IP. Before joining Sharkmob, James was VP of Product Development at CCP Games and he has a long history in games production, creative direction and studio leadership, and international development experience across Europe, US, China and Japan. Passionate about developing online social experiences, world-building and storytelling, James is fortunate enough to have worked on some of the industryโ€™s best-loved franchises, including EVE Online, Forza Horizon, Battlefield, Harry Potter and Fable.

Main Day 1 - Tuesday 10th September

2:30 PM PANEL: Transitioning from a Traditional Boxed Products to a Forever Game Strategy

  • Forever Game Strategy: Brief overview of the shift from traditional boxed game products to a continuous, evolving game model, highlighting the need for innovative approaches in game development and management.
  • The importance of prototyping in the early stages of development to ensure the game is designed for scalability, adaptability, and ongoing player engagement.
  • Emphasizing the role of player data in guiding game development decisions, from feature updates to content releases, ensuring that the game evolves in line with player expectations and preferences.
  • Exploring effective monetisation models that align with the forever game strategy, focusing on sustaining revenue streams while maintaining player satisfaction and trust.
  • Addressing the challenges and strategies for changing the DNA of a company to embrace the forever game philosophy, including adopting a player-centric approach and fostering innovation and flexibility in all aspects of game development.


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