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About David Guo

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David Guo, also known as Yaoqi Guo, brings over 25 years of expertise in software and game development, network security, UX, game theory, and API design.

As CEO of Top Games Inc., David is passionate about technology, software, and how these tools naturally enhance social interactions.

“Game theory, API design, UX development, and complex algorithms are at the heart of what I do,” David explains. “Improving lives through interconnected information systems drives my work.”

In 2016, he led the team to launch the highly successful game Evony: The King’s Return. The game quickly became popular among strategy players:

  • In the first quarter of 2022, during the NYX Game Awards Season 1 cycle, Evony: The King’s Return won the NYX Silver Award.
  • In September 2022, Evony ranked 5th in Data.ai’s list of Top Ten US-Headquartered Mid-Core Games.
  • By the end of 2022, Evony received the Samsung Galaxy Store 2022 Best MMO Award.
  • Evony Leads #1 Spot in Global Consumer Spend in 2023.
  • In 2024, Evony generated $299,701,595 in revenue with 36,299,211 downloads, bringing its total downloads to 230,176,653.

David values simplicity and clarity. He focuses on transforming complex systems into easy-to-use designs that deliver value to users. His commitment to excellence involves constant reflection and refinement of his methods to ensure continuous improvement.

David emphasizes a player-first approach in game development. Under his leadership, Top Games Inc., founded in 2015, has grown to serve over 100 million players worldwide with several successful mobile games.

His strategy includes leveraging data science to validate team opinions and decisions, ensuring a consistently high-quality gaming experience. The company also fosters creativity through an “Explorations Bootcamp” for new employees.

David is excited about launching new titles and expanding Top Games’ global presence. Plans include localized offline promotions in countries like Japan and a potential collaboration with a well-known brand.

The company aims to place all its titles among the top 100 grossing apps in their genres while maintaining a high 4.5-star rating. To achieve this, David plans to recruit more talent, listen to player feedback, and continuously add new content to their games.

David’s vision and strategic leadership have been critical to the success of Top Games Inc. His dedication to enhancing the user experience sets the company apart in the competitive gaming industry.

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