Published inSergiy Galyonkin’s blogRoblox is not a MetaverseRoblox is often cited as a prime example of a Metaverse — a game of games where people come together to enjoy various experiences because…Dec 19, 20236Dec 19, 20236
Published inSergiy Galyonkin’s blogDon’t optimize for metricsIn game design, the allure of metrics and data can be captivating. They offer a quantifiable glimpse into the player experience, promising…Dec 12, 2023Dec 12, 2023
Published inSergiy Galyonkin’s blogApple’s gaming problemApple has a conundrum right now. To keep growing, they need to capture more revenue from their consumers, and gamers are a great audience…Oct 31, 202315Oct 31, 202315
Published inSergiy Galyonkin’s blogBattle Pass fundamentalsIn the ever-evolving gaming world, Battle Passes have emerged as a transformative feature, reshaping how players engage with their favorite…Oct 23, 20236Oct 23, 20236
Published inSergiy Galyonkin’s blogThree pillars of free-to-play monetizationHi. My name is Sergiy Galyonkin, and for the past twelve years, I have worked on free-to-play games, including most recently at Epic Games…Oct 10, 20238Oct 10, 20238
Published inSergiy Galyonkin’s blogThe Murder Cake MysteryNow that I am no longer at Epic Games, I can finally go back to writing my opinions about things other than camera gear. I have a backlog…Oct 6, 20231Oct 6, 20231
Published inSergiy Galyonkin’s blogWhat’s going on with Steam Spy?After multiple websites reported that Steam Spy is dead, I think it is time to discuss what is actually going on.Apr 27, 20184Apr 27, 20184
Published inSergiy Galyonkin’s blogSteam in 2017How Steam Direct, PUBG and the rise of China affected the biggest PC gaming marketplace in 2017.Apr 4, 20184Apr 4, 20184
Published inSergiy Galyonkin’s blogThe indie games are too damn cheapAn average indie title these days is priced $8.72 on Steam. During the last Summer Sale the price went down to the mind-boggling $4.63 and…Aug 13, 201716Aug 13, 201716
iPad Pro as my main photo machineYou’ve heard this talk before: iPad was supposed to replace PC for the majority of casual users dragging us into the sci-fi future of thin…Jun 26, 20171Jun 26, 20171
