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Turn Your Gaming Passion into a Profitable Studio!
Dream of launching and scaling your own gaming studio? From Indie Studio to Gaming Empire is your practical guide to succeeding in the billion-dollar gaming industry.
Written by an industry veteran who’s navigated tight budgets, pivoted under pressure, and scaled studios from MVPs to global hits, this book provides actionable insights to:
- Master core gameplay loops and effective monetization strategies
- Rapidly validate game ideas and reduce costly guesswork
- Balance ads, in-app purchases, and subscriptions without alienating players
- Leverage ASO, targeted ads, and influencer marketing for explosive user growth
- Integrate cutting-edge generative AI to accelerate game development
- Excel at Live Ops, updates, and localization for global success
- Understand investor relations and successful exit strategies
Packed with lean startup principles, real-life lessons, and clear frameworks, you'll learn how to turn creative vision into sustainable success.
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Serhii Komar is a seasoned game development leader and entrepreneur with over 16 years in the gaming industry. From bootstrapping studios to scaling multi-million-dollar games, he has firsthand experience navigating the highs and lows of game development, publishing, and monetization.
Serhii's journey began with indie projects and evolved into leading high-performing teams, securing publisher deals, and leveraging data-driven strategies to maximize player engagement and revenue. His expertise spans mobile, PC, and console gaming, deeply focusing on free-to-play (F2P) monetization, live operations, and AI-powered game development.
Beyond building successful games, Serhii has been at the forefront of innovation, experimenting with generative AI to enhance production workflows and game design. His work has shaped hit titles and provided valuable insights into the ever-evolving gaming market.
When he's not optimizing game economies or strategizing live ops, Serhii enjoys analyzing geopolitical trends, exploring the intersection of AI and gaming, and spending time with his family. His passion for fostering sustainable, creative, and profitable game studios drives his writing, offering aspiring developers and industry veterans a roadmap to success.
Serhii Komar is a seasoned game development leader and entrepreneur with over 16 years in the gaming industry. From bootstrapping studios to scaling multi-million-dollar games, he has firsthand experience navigating the highs and lows of game development, publishing, and monetization.
Serhii's journey began with indie projects and evolved into leading high-performing teams, securing publisher deals, and leveraging data-driven strategies to...
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Hi there!
I'm Serhii Komar, an entrepreneur and seasoned leader in the game industry. After building several successful studios—and experiencing firsthand the challenges of turning great ideas into profitable businesses—I decided to share what I've learned in my new book, From Indie Studio to Gaming Empire.
This book is designed to guide you through every step of creating, scaling, and sustaining a multi-million dollar mobile game business. You're in the right place if you're passionate about turning your vision into reality and growing your successful gaming company.
Feel free to reach out—I'd love to connect and hear your story.