Game Refinery

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The ever-changing nature of the mobile market means that new monetization mechanics are constantly emerging and evolving. One of the most popular monetization mechanics is the subscription-based battle pass , which was introduced via Valve’s DOTA 2 in 2013 but popularized by the worldwide phenomenon, Fortnite.

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Game Refinery

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

If executed correctly, introducing new mechanics in this way can be an easy win, enabling developers to test out player preferences, broaden motivational appeal, boost user acquisition, and enhance player engagement – all without drastically altering the core gameplay. Whoever emerges victorious wins a random assortment of boosters.

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Game Refinery

MAY 30, 2024

Stumble Guys uses IP in live events to introduce new gameplay mechanics Stumble Guys x Nerf Over on the casual Market, Stumble Guys fumbled home with the other Best Collaboration Event Award. Introducing other elements into live events doesn’t necessarily mean building completely new modes or expansive gameplay mechanics.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

JANUARY 28, 2025

Backpack Battles Backpack Battles decided to make inventory management the main game mechanic. April Towards the end of 2023 we announced a collaboration with Google and The Forge to improve the performance of our Vulkan mobile backend. Turn-based mechanics and an RPG flavor round off the experience.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 14, 2023

Panel: Recession vs game industry Host: Laura Taranto, Senior Director of Product, Big Fish Chris Petrovic, CBO and Board Member, FunPlus Dara Leung , Managing Director, The Raine Group Micha Katz , Managing Director, Aream & Co. The time has come to embrace ‘coopetition’ and work together a little more, he said.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The rules regarding IAP methods are now the following: Apps may not use their own mechanisms to unlock content or functionality, such as license keys, augmented reality markers, QR codes, cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency wallets, etc. investment for co-op mobile game Sweden’s Behold Ventures raises $25.9M

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Moonmana

APRIL 7, 2023

So do they compete or co-exist peacefully? Popular Games Made In Unreal Engine Fortnite Fortnite is an online video game developed by Epic Games and distributed as three different game modes using the same engine, so each one has similar graphics, art assets, and game mechanics. Realize your project’s true potential!

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