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Author: Sergei Vasiuk
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: CRC Press
Weight: 0.453kg
ISBN: 9781032731667
ISBN 10: 1032731664
Pages: 230
Publication Date: 03 December 2024
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
“A practical and thorough guide to live service game operations, balancing strategic frameworks with hands-on insights. Using clear visuals and real-world examples, Sergei and Vlad make complex concepts accessible, offering valuable tools for both newcomers and experienced professionals in the gaming industry.” Joost van Dreunen, Author of “One Up”, Startup Advisor, Lecturer at NYU Stern, Co-Founder of SuperData Research. “It’s a fantastic book filled with practical insights on developing live operations at your studio. I encourage everyone to get this book—it’s a great read, packed with actionable advice and mental models for day-to-day work. Highly recommended for everyone in gaming, even indie developers. Just get it!” Michail Katkoff, Founder, Executive, Angel Investor, Deconstructor of Fun. “Running a live service game takes balancing art and science—player engagement, operations, and monetization. Sergei’s forward-thinking approach extends LiveOps planning far beyond the usual day 7, tackling challenges up to day 270 and beyond. This book equips developers with the strategies to thrive.” Mo Firouz, Co-founder of Heroic Labs. “A must-read for anyone involved in live service games, and for those who hope to be. Concise, thoughtfully written and full of invaluable insights!” William Collis, Author of ""The Book of Esports"".
Author Information
Sergei Vasiuk is an executive leader with over 25 years of experience. His career commenced as a full-stack developer and progressed into a software lead role, where he made critical technology and architecture decisions. Utilizing his technical expertise, he has played integral roles in the gaming industry, including establishing successful Live-Services Games Operations at Wargaming, constructing a data-driven organization, and overseeing a diverse team comprised of over 17 nationalities. Sergei has significantly contributed to company success by enhancing operational efficiency, spearheading effective live-services game development, and mentoring team members to reach their full potential. Volodymyr Dubrovskyi is a seasoned Video Games Business leader, boasts over a decade of Live environment and Live Service development expertise. Grounded in data and economics, Vlad combines a passion for gaming and player empathy to innovate LiveOps strategies for PC and Console games.
