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MightyFingers

Guntis Šmaukstelis@guntis_lv

Game editor

● Web based● Fast prototyping● Build on Phaser

2012

MightyEngine

The Beginning

● HTML5 hype● Investment● 2 big clients● “Rockstar” developer● Offer from California

What can go wrong?

But know your limits!

● 2 months in hospital● 8 months limited workload

Everything went baaaaad...

● Work attitude● 6 co-founders too much● Problems to ship● Lost focus

Give me 2000$

Rockstar fail

HTML5 fail

● Facebook closed HTML5 project● Linkedin remade it's web app● Wooga failed on HTML5 game● Failed engines:

– GameClosure

– Isogenic

– Impact

– GoKo

– Artillery

Who did succeed?

MightyEditor

● Launch fast (2 months prototype)● Frequent updates● 4K monthly users 45min per session on avg● Work with community

MightyEditor

● Asset managament● Map editing● Keyframe animation tool● Code editor● Game hosting● Export to mobile

Guntis Šmaukstelis@guntis_lv

Thank You!Thank You!