Product Strategy

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Game Studios Have More Channels, But Not More Control

Mobile Game Publishing, Product Strategy / June 2, 2026 / Adrian C

D2C stores, platform access, UGC, AI agents, and creator channels only matter when they strengthen the player relationship.

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Player Signal Is the New UA Advantage

Mobile Game Publishing, Product Strategy / May 26, 2026 / Adrian C

Mobile growth is shifting from bought installs to first-party player signal across UGC, browser play, community channels, and live ops.