Miguel Angel Pastor Manuel

Chief Technology Officer Halfbrick Studios

Miguel is the CTO of Halfbrick Studios. He has more than 20 years of experience working in games. Started as 3d engine programmer, then moved on to gameplay programming and optimization. Miguel then stepped up as Product Manager, continued as head of studio and finally CTO. He is currently focused on building the infrastructure for a game subscription service while being sure game teams have the right tools to make great games

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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