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How Mobile Game Developers Are Using Anime to Boost Engagement and Revenue Across the Globe

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Weve previously explored how collaborating with fan-favorite IPs as part of a LiveOps strategy can have a drastic impact on in-game performance, and that logic very much applies to anime crossovers. To name just a few, these include Fortnite (Battle Royale), Top War (4X Strategy), Puzzles & Dragons (Match3), and Tower of Fantasy (MMORPG).

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How Istanbul Became the New Capital of Mobile Gaming – And Where It’s Headed Next

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Trkiye has rapidly established itself as one of the world's most dynamic mobile gaming hubs. With a strong talent pool, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a track record of success, the country is now the second-largest gaming hub in EMEA after the UK. Today, Istanbul holds the undisputed crown of the world's mobile gaming capital.

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Why Survival Kids on Switch 2 is Unity's only in-house game (for now)

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At a Glance Engine maker Unity released a bona fide in-house-made game called Survival Kids that debuted with the Nintendo Switch 2. From Gigaya to Survival Kids Unity nearly began making games with its own software in 2022 with the game Gigaya , which was meant to be a "sample" game and a commercial product.

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Untold Stories of ex-Activision Blizzard King’s Founders

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In the second edition of The Alumni Effect, we’re focusing on another industry powerhouse: Activision Blizzard, which also includes the mobile gaming giant King. This pattern aligns with broader VC trends in gaming: a surge in deal-making during 2021-2022, followed by a decline that remains above pre-pandemic levels.

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The Rise of Hybridization in Mobile Games: How Developers are Genre Mashing Their Way to Success

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We’ve been writing about the growth of ‘hybrid’ mobile games – when a title merges two or more genres to create an entirely new gameplay experience – since 2020, but hybrid games have evolved a lot since then, especially when it comes to the game genres that are being merged together.

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How Mobile Game Developers Are Using In-Game Collaboration Events to Boost Player Retention

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If you’re looking for ways to improve player retention for your mobile game, hosting a collaboration event with a well-known franchise as part of your LiveOps might be the answer you’re looking for. The best in-game collaboration events are often mutually beneficial. Simulation RPG Vikingard collaborates with TV show, Vikings.

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Game-Changing Storytelling: How To Integrate Narrative Elements in Mobile Games

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To put you on the right track, we’ve taken a deep dive into four games that have delivered innovative storytelling in four subgenres: Merge Puzzle from the Casual category, and MMORPG, Action RPG, and 4X Strategy from the Mid-core category.