The ex-Riot producer betting mini-games will be China's next big export
summary
Argues that mini‑games are poised to become China’s next major export, citing 20-fold growth in five years and a market that hit $7.6bn in 2025 and is projected near $9bn, driven by new distribution like WeChat and TikTok mini platforms. Says operational know‑how and iteration — not crude aggressiveness — travel abroad: monetization must be designed into progression, offers and live ops early. Recommends bringing local partners and data into product decisions from day one.
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- 0:00Welcome
- 0:45Engineer to game advisor
- 5:02Nice Wave bridging gaps
- 9:17China's games optimism
- 12:28Mini games global trend
- 17:21Monetization mistakes
- 21:14Overlooked Chinese studios
- 23:23Chinese monetization myths
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