If you ask anyone in the games industry which studios have undeniably shaped the adventure genre—and the industry as a whole—you’ll be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t mention Revolution Software. The British video game developer has been creating iconic point-and-click adventure games since 1990, most notably, Broken Sword.

In this episode of MobileGroove, Charles Cecil—co-founder and CEO of Revolution Software—sits down with Peggy Anne Salz to share his insights on building products that stand the test of time. As one of the industry's most respected veterans, Charles has witnessed gaming’s many metamorpheses, from the shift from PC to console and now mobile, to the rise of new monetization models and cross-platform strategies.

In this show, he shares his experience updating Broken Sword to 4K, revealing what it takes to modernize a beloved classic while staying true to the original. Through this process, he offers lessons in adaptation, expert tips on future-proofing, and a strategic approach to design that extends a hit product’s lifespan, so it can continue to captivate users across generations.

CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Intro

01:32 - The early days of gaming

03:50 - Designing to improve gameplay

11:32 - Where it went south

17:30 - Lessons in legacy

20:55 - "Change but not too much"

26:32 - Where AI can help

29:30 - Predictions for 2025

Bootstrapping a brand that markets itself requires a three-pronged strategy. First, a clear vision of your target audience. Second, a foundation built on deep empathy for their needs. And third, a fierce dedication to delivering an outstanding product shaped by real user insights. YouCanBookMe (YCBM) stands out as a brand that hits the mark on all three. Over its 13 years, the online scheduling tool—recently acquired by Capacity—has leaned on customer listening and advocacy to lead its growth strategy and reach $5 million in annual revenue without VC support. Peggy Anne Salz speaks with YCBM Founder Bridget Harris on what it takes to scale a product-led business and the rebrand that brought YCMB back to its roots while rocketing growth.

YouCanBookMe - https://youcanbook.me/

Bridget Harris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridgetharris

Capacity - https://capacity.com/

CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Intro

01:55 - Breaking down the rebrand

06:30 - The customer is always right

10:50 - A pivot toward small businesses

17:25 - Growing with empathy

21:16 - A guide to bootstrapping

23:41 - Staying connected as you grow

28:00 - Brand metrics

30:18 - Tools to being a better Bridget

32:56 - Rapid-fire Q&A

Monetization, marketing, and the ad space that can boost your revenue without sacrificing retention. InMobi Advertising's Chief Business Officer, Kunal Nagpal, breaks down the biggest ad trends of 2025 and how publishers can escape the endless churn-and-burn of user acquisition with smart platform partnerships and performance-powered branding. Kunal Nagpal - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nagpalkunal/InMobi Advertising - https://advertising.inmobi.com/*** Related Videos ***👉🏻 You can watch more of our Groove Content here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXTrGPJvMlk&list=PLE8Ke9Ah2_Nk7PDT4ZIkd21abhFlNRTMz*** Subscribe for More ***👉🏻 https://www.youtube.com/c/PeggyAnneSalz?sub_confirmation=1*** Let's Connect ***👉🏻 Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/peggyanne👉🏻 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggyannesalz👉🏻 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/peggy.salz👉🏻 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/peggyannesalz👉🏻 Website - https://www.mobilegrove.com*** What We Do ***Educating marketers on the latest trends in mobile marketing, helping companies navigate the complex landscape. Top 50 ranked destination providing analysis, custom research, and strategic content marketing to the global mobile industry, and mentoring and consulting to tech startups. Peggy Anne Salz is a Senior Forbes contributor and contributes to a variety of leading media outlets — including Harvard Business Review — where she shares her insights on mobile marketing, mobile apps, customer engagement, and business innovation.Named one of the Top 100 Influencer at Mobile World Congress. Podcast host on The Groove, Mobile Presence, Liftoff Mobile Heroes Uncensored, The Hive, Clevertap Engage, spotlighting the global mobile trends, tools, and tips that allow marketers to drive customer connection, dramatically grow retention, and generate new revenue streams on mobile using individualized campaigns and communications needed to harness & drive lasting loyalty.Author of hundreds of articles, dozens of white papers, and authored nine books about mobile, both as a lead author and in partnership with global companies including Gemalto, InMobi, SAP Mobile Services and the Mobile Marketing Association.Author of Apponomics: The Insider’s Guide To A Billion Dollar App Business with InMobi, which provides actionable insights into how companies can market and monetize their apps. It builds on the success of my first book on mobile apps, The Everything Guide To Mobile Apps: A Practical Guide To Affordable Mobile App Development For Your Business, a practical, crowd-sourced book providing businesses and developers with insights on how to make, monetize and market mobile apps. Also edited and produced the Mobile Operator Guide 2013: The Evolution of Mobile Services: Challenges, Strategies, Opportunities and the Mobile Commerce Guide 2013: Engage Customers & Build Loyalty In Developed And Emerging Marke