[Ep541] What happens during a Steam Daily Deal?

Game Dev Podcast | Coffee with Butterscotch

In episode 541 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers break down the strategy behind Steam Daily Deals and how pricing choices ripple through sales, regions, and player engagement. They explore the psychology of discounts, the oddities of regional pricing, and wrap up with a listener question about ghosting in business.

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00:00 Cold Open

00:25 Introduction and Welcome

02:04 Nostalgic Childhood Memories and Injuries

05:56 Upcoming Surgery and Its Implications

09:39 Game Development Updates and Community Feedback

19:52 Sales Strategies and Market Dynamics

24:54 Understanding Player Engagement and Market Dynamics

26:51 The Impact of Pricing Strategies on Game Sales

28:09 Regional Pricing and Its Effects on Sales Demographics

29:54 The Importance of Language Support in Global Markets

32:59 Analyzing the Effects of Discounts on Game Popularity

34:22 (Listener Question) The Nuances of Ghosting in Business Relationships

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