Simone Watzinger
I craft success stories for brands at gaming events and deliver bold, creative strategy for the games industry.
15+ years of professional experience as computer games publisher, marketer, journalist and former strategic head of Games/Bavaria, the Bavarian initiative to support indie game developers and gaming service providers. Founder of GG Bavaria, the biggest B2B2C gaming event in Bavaria.
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I work freelance with selected clients in the games industry and support brands in their efforts to connect with game developers and gamers. Contact me for a discovery call to find out what you need.
Services
I leverage 15+ years of experience in the games industry to deliver strategic advice supported by strong KPIs and embedded in agile frameworks. Get in touch to set up a single workshop or ongoing coaching for your project.
Bold Creative Strategy
Indie game developers often focus on development and networking, while their brand identity and marketing efforts remain chaotic. I can fix that, with a solid plan for execution.
Gaming Events
You want to be seen by a vibrant community of gamers and present your game or non-gaming brand at an event? I can help with that, even if you are unfamiliar with the market.
Speaker / Moderator
I maxed out my talking and listening skills with academic and industry expertise in various gaming and media topics. Get in touch and let me know how I can contribute to your event on stage.
Projects and References
A small selection of games industry clients, companies, and projects I worked with or at.
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If you have made it this far...
Just a few more things about me. My first games were Commander Keen on a Windows 3.11 PC and Super Mario on an ancient Game Boy. As a gamer, I spent a lot of time in Pokémon, Ragnarok Online, Dark Souls III, Minecraft and World of WarCraft while consuming Manga/Anime, and drawing/writing all the time.
I am a heavily inked hobby triathlete, gravel biker and sociologist who enjoys traveling as much as getting lost in rabbit holes from Internet or cyber-culture and academia. My career profile is that of a generalist equipped with creativity and high-energy power-ups. I landed my first job in the games industry in 2005; and I look forward to applying my skill set to your gaming project.