In this episode, we explore Vietnam’s rapidly expanding mobile gaming scene, now projected to exceed USD 1 billion in annual revenue by 2025 and boasting a year-over-year growth rate of nearly 30%—one of the highest in Southeast Asia. We spotlight pioneering Vietnamese game studios and their chart-topping hits, examining the creative approaches that have helped them gain international recognition. We also discuss how local developers navigate Vietnam’s evolving regulatory environment and the potential hurdles these rising stars must overcome to sustain their momentum in the global market. Tune in to learn how Vietnam has become a powerhouse in mobile gaming and what’s driving this unprecedented surge.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Album Release

03:35 Vietnam's Mobile Gaming Explosion

05:43 Understanding Vietnamese Game Studios

11:52 iKame: A Case Study

16:21 Brave Stars: Success in Ad Monetization

20:48 X Game Studios: The Hidden Giants

24:49 The Evolution of Casual Gaming

25:40 Understanding Ultra Casual Games

26:51 The Appeal of Satisfying Gameplay

27:37 User Acquisition Strategies in Mobile Gaming

31:36 The Rise of Music-Based Games

34:38 Competition in the Music Game Genre

35:41 The Impact of Vietnamese Game Studios

38:41 Regulatory Changes in Vietnam's Gaming Industry

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Matej Lancaric

User Acquisition & Creatives Consultant

⁠https://lancaric.me

Felix Braberg

Ad monetization consultant

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Jakub Remiar

Game design consultant

⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakubremiar

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Takeaways

Vietnam has emerged as a significant player in the mobile gaming industry.

The Vietnamese gaming market is characterized by collaboration among studios.

iKame is a leading studio with impressive download numbers.

Brave Stars has successfully tapped into the ad monetization model.

X Game Studios is gaining traction with innovative titles.

ABI Games is pioneering the ultra-casual gaming genre.

Amanotes specializes in music-based games, showing a unique niche.

OneSoft has a diverse portfolio, including popular puzzle games.

The regulatory landscape in Vietnam is evolving, impacting foreign entities.

Vietnamese companies are competitive globally, often outperforming their Western counterparts.

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