Insights
The rise of the East: why Chinese and Korean AAA games are breaking through now
After years of making quiet inroads into Western markets, are Chinese and South Korean AAA titles reaching a tipping point? We believe so. Find out why we think an exciting new era of cross-cultural influence is just around the corner.
PC hardware and game partnerships: why a more creative approach is needed
Tech marketers will need to adapt their game partnership strategies if predictions that fewer AAA titles will be released in the future are correct. We walk through how that challenge can be overcome.
Gamescom 2024 key takeaways
Get the inside line on the big themes and trends bubbling up from the giant games show
Nostalgia marketing: why it isn’t growing old
Nostalgia is more than just a sentimental recollection of the past; it’s a complex emotional reaction that can evoke feelings of comfort, security, happiness, and optimism. In marketing, tapping into nostalgia enables you to link consumer’s positive memories with your brand.
How to hit the brand collaborations jackpot
Gamers engage with brands who understand their values and mercilessly pillory corporates that blunder into gaming spaces. Hence non-videogame brands are well advised to explore brand collaboration strategies because videogamers are incredibly receptive to smart partnerships that add value.
Creative ways for live service games to retain and attract players
Combating player drop-off is a constant battle for Games as a Service (GaaS) titles. Creative thinking married to deep insight can help turn the tide.
How to solve the biggest problems in videogame influencer marketing
We propose solutions for the biggest problems brands face when building effective influencer campaigns.
How to use each social media platform to reach gamers
Get the most out of each social media channel when connecting with gamers.
How an experimental approach to esports worked
If you’re going to associate your brand with esports then your comms better be credible. Few audiences are as unforgiving of corporate gaucheness as esport fans.
The Ultimate UGC marketing playbook
Dig into our ultimate UGC marketing playbook and learn how to turn your community into brand champions.
₲Ⱡł₮₵Ⱨ culture and what it tells brands about reaching gamers
Glitches are a notorious, celebrated, and much-memed aspect of gaming culture. They also tell you much of what you need to know about authentically engaging with gamers.
What gaming content works on TikTok?
Our research and analysis reveals how to deliver brilliant branded content on TikTok.
Execution is everything: how to deliver a campaign hero film
Logitech wanted to transform the functionality of their Signature Line mouse and keyboard set into powerful emotional benefits that would resonate with knowledge workers…
Three standout marketing learns from GDC 2024
San Francisco’s Games Developer Conference is the perfect place to take the industry’s temperature. Here’s our take on how the emerging themes point the way forward for marketers.
Insight: Gamers prefer real-life product videos vs the CGI alternative
That’s the overwhelming feedback from the Dialect Gamers’ Panel. We presented our gaming audience with two alternative approaches to the tech product explainers that are widely used to drive ecommerce conversions.
How to takeover a games event
Looking for ideas for your next game launch? Here’s how we did it for SWAT-team shooter Ready or Not at The Game Awards in LA.
A quick update
Hi! It’s been a while. So we just wanted to take a moment to mention the new products we’ve launched that can help your brand rise above the pack. Also, check out our latest creative campaigns below to see how we can help you speak to gamers…
Dialect at Gamescom 2023 - what caught our eye?
Gamescom had a point to prove this year. While E3 bows out indefinitely in 2023, having once been the single biggest date on the games industry’s calendar, the Cologne conference was as bustling as ever. It’s making a compelling case that yes, gathering en masse in the physical world to celebrate upcoming gaming innovations is still a great idea, even in the post-COVID, digital showcase age.
What Apple’s Vision Pro means for the future of VR
Yes, I’m an Apple guy! Unabashed. I’m writing this on my MacBook Pro, wearing my Apple Watch Ultra while listening to lossless spatial audio on my AirPods Max. I’m a sucker for it. They’ve put a spell on me. I’m a proper fan boy and I know it.
But I’m also a VR guy. I love my Meta Quest 2. Massively flawed though it is.
2023 - A year for epic adventures
Gamers, the second half of 2023 is shaping up to be packed with epic tales, cosmic scale and bloody violence from the depths of space to gothic landscapes and magical realms. We'll be exploring five games that promise to blow our collective minds…
Dialect Dialogue
A series of conversations focused on the present and future of marketing with John Gower, Dialect's CEO and founder