Will you charge for your games? Our first game out called Blood Drop Pop is available for FREE to download so people can see what we are about this game has an option to buy in app purchases. All upcoming games will be 99c which will fully benefit charity, I will use in app purchase for funding explained in Q&A below.
How will you use in app purchase for funding a cause/cure? I plan to create a custom and unique in game item for each game that you purchase which will revolve around theme at hand, it will place an item on screen or on character showing recognize support for a cause/cure. Example of this is for Super Cell Jumper you will be able to purchase a custom made DBA Logo for the players characters clothing which will show in game, showing you supported a cause/cure. There may also be other upgrades you can purchase such as extra lives or abilities.
Is funding only situated around DBA? NO, funding is situated around theme of game, Future games will have different themes and funding will be given to said foundations as of right now we are solely funding the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation as we are endorsed by them and have permission from the foundation to use their name on social media and in game info etc...
Why is the "Blood drop ninja" in both games? The ninja is my "Hero" for DBA, so all DBA related awareness and funding will feature a variation of him.
I will create a different "Hero" for each cause I am raising awareness and funding for.
How will you use in app purchase for funding a cause/cure? I plan to create a custom and unique in game item for each game that you purchase which will revolve around theme at hand, it will place an item on screen or on character showing recognize support for a cause/cure. Example of this is for Super Cell Jumper you will be able to purchase a custom made DBA Logo for the players characters clothing which will show in game, showing you supported a cause/cure. There may also be other upgrades you can purchase such as extra lives or abilities.
Is funding only situated around DBA? NO, funding is situated around theme of game, Future games will have different themes and funding will be given to said foundations as of right now we are solely funding the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation as we are endorsed by them and have permission from the foundation to use their name on social media and in game info etc...
Why is the "Blood drop ninja" in both games? The ninja is my "Hero" for DBA, so all DBA related awareness and funding will feature a variation of him.
I will create a different "Hero" for each cause I am raising awareness and funding for.
Do you have any experience in mobile development? YES! I did successfully complete programs in Unity, SWIFT and C+. I am continuing and committed to learn more so outsourcing can be decreased on certain projects.
How will you decide what cause to fund for your next project? My son gets blood transfusions every 2 weeks at the children's hospital, there is always inspiration there. By actual interactions with some of the chronically sick children I will get input and ideas for my next project. Also on my website you will be able to request a game based on your condition.
How will you fund future games? I am working in close contact with the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation who is helping me set up extra funding however the current game out was solely funded by a few donations as well as my own money which is why I only have one game so far.
What are your future plans for DBA Strong Games? DBA Strong Games will be committed to releasing addictive, high quality games on a regular basis to raise awareness and research, there is no saying or telling how far this will go in the end it all depends on success, I can tell you the more success I have the further it will go! but either will I am committed to making a difference. I do have a long term outlook fully documented and based on different success models, I am realistic about my goals and knowledgeable about all the aspects of running a mobile gaming business.
Risks and Challenges? The only risk and challenges I can foresee is my launch games not being successful enough to reach people and there for doesn't have as much of an impact to support a cure and raise awareness that I would have hoped for but either way any support and awareness in the end is worth it!
Successful or not DBA Strong games will be made.
How will you decide what cause to fund for your next project? My son gets blood transfusions every 2 weeks at the children's hospital, there is always inspiration there. By actual interactions with some of the chronically sick children I will get input and ideas for my next project. Also on my website you will be able to request a game based on your condition.
How will you fund future games? I am working in close contact with the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation who is helping me set up extra funding however the current game out was solely funded by a few donations as well as my own money which is why I only have one game so far.
What are your future plans for DBA Strong Games? DBA Strong Games will be committed to releasing addictive, high quality games on a regular basis to raise awareness and research, there is no saying or telling how far this will go in the end it all depends on success, I can tell you the more success I have the further it will go! but either will I am committed to making a difference. I do have a long term outlook fully documented and based on different success models, I am realistic about my goals and knowledgeable about all the aspects of running a mobile gaming business.
Risks and Challenges? The only risk and challenges I can foresee is my launch games not being successful enough to reach people and there for doesn't have as much of an impact to support a cure and raise awareness that I would have hoped for but either way any support and awareness in the end is worth it!
Successful or not DBA Strong games will be made.
- Genres/type of games will change for each theme with some being variations of successful genres/types to fully unique user experience.
- All games will have real life facts about said condition/theme in game which raise awareness to the cause at hand.
- Each game will be dedicated to someone and their fight. My launch games are dedicated to my son and my late father.
- I will always incorporate real people with said condition matching theme into my games.