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James Hursthouse, CEO of Roadhouse Interactive Mark Long, CEO of Meteor Entertainment Trends in Online Gaming, from Transmedia to Free-to-Play For over 30 years, video games have held a significant position in popular culture and in the technology industry. Console gaming has historically been the dominant platform and money-maker within the games business; however we have recently seen seismic shifts towards new models and platforms. The popularity of console gaming has leveled off. Mobile and social gaming are now at the forefront and there has been a huge increase in the prevalence of online games, many of which are one part of a larger mixed media strategy. Games aren’t just games anymore. They extend across film, books, action figures and beyond, opening doors for IP holders and brands of all kinds, even those outside the gaming space. And with an increasing amount of games adopting free-to-play business models, they are now more accessible than ever and reach a constantly widening audience. Join James Hursthouse and Mark Long for an intimate discussion about trends in the online gaming space and learn how these shifts within the game industry may be beneficial to your company.

Devices & Hardware

ROADHOUSE INTERACTIVE
FREE TO PLAY OVERVIEW
SEATTLE INTERACTIVE

Image from MechWarrior Tactics © IGP

WHO WE ARE

ROADHOUSE INTERACTIVE was founded in December 2009 to be an end-to-end solution
provider for high quality browser, social and mobile platform games. Roadhouse has grown to be
one of the largest independent studios in Vancouver BC, and develops third party and original
interactive content in addition to a game development and deployment platform.

“A 65-PERSON INDEPENDENT INTERACTIVE DEVELOPER”

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MARKET ENVIRONMENT

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MARKET ENVIRONMENT

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MECHWARRIOR TACTICS™

Due to launch in Q4 2012, Roadhouse is responsible for the full development
including art direction, product branding and game design while providing a
new, distinct vision for the iconic MechWarrior franchise.

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WHAT IS FREETOPLAY?

•  Emerged in Asia around 2003.

•  Primarily free / revenue from advanced features,
functionality, or related products and services.

•  Earn or buy virtual currency.

•  Alternative payment mechanisms.

•  Attracts the widest possible audience.

•  Overcomes piracy.

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MARKET ENVIRONMENT

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GAMES THAT HAVE TRANSITIONED TO F2P

"For all we know there is a type of
game out there that will continue to
beneﬁt from a subscription model,
I've just not heard of it yet”

ArenaNet's Chris Lye

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LEAGUE OF LEGENDS

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FARMVILLE

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ARM

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ENGAGEMENT LOOP NOW INCLUDES PURCHASE

Visible Progress Positive Emotion
Stats / Challenges / Awards / Messages Fun / Delight / Trust / Pride / Curious

Player (re)Engagement Call to Action
Task / Mission / Game / Quiz / Gift Customize / Share / Help / Compete / Buy

New User
Onboarding

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WAYS TO MAKE MONEY (VIRTUAL ITEMS)

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WAYS TO MAKE MONEY (VIRTUAL ITEMS)

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WAYS TO MAKE MONEY (ALTERNATIVE MONETIZATION)

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WAYS TO MAKE MONEY (ADS AND SPONSORS)

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FREE TO PLAY INFLUENCING MANY AREAS OF SOCIETY

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KEY TO SUCCESS IS COST OF USER ACQUISITION VS LTV

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CONTACT

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JAMES HURSTHOUSE, CEO

JAMES@ROADHOUSEINTERACTIVE.COM
+1 604 354 3541

348 WEST 7TH AVENUE
VANCOUVER, BC V5Y 1M4

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