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

Game Refinery

QQ Speed An arcade racer implementing TCG mechanics The first game on our list is QQ Speed , an arcade racing game with a manga-inspired art style that’s been very successful in the Chinese market. These mechanics are unconventional for a racing game but aren’t surprising. The range of genres on display in X-Hero is incredibly diverse.

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The Mobile Games Industry In the Year 2023

Deconstructor of Fun

1 Organic Discovery Will Be Declared Deceased In 2023, the iOS and Play stores will be officially declared dead - and no funeral will be held. Likelihood of the prediction: 62% #3 Paid UA Becomes a Break-Even Game Advertising is a commodity and in a race to the bottom. Will Netflix launch its first proper hit game in 2023?

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List of most popular video game genres in 2023

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It has grown from simple text-based console games to aesthetically rich 3D experiences since its inception with popular games like Star Wars, Battletech and Dungeons & Dragons. This video game genre includes sub-genres like racing, combat, team and sports-based fighting game.

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Tales of Kenzera: Zau artfully portrays Abubakar Salim’s journey of grief

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From Red Alert to World of Warcraft, Legend of Zelda, Kingdom Hearts, and Golden Sun, we played everywhere from PC to console. In 2023, Abubakar rebranded his company from Silver Rain Games to Surgent Studios to expand Tales of Kenzera into various mediums beyond games. Kingdom Hearts, in particular, stood out to me.

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Bucking the Recession in Mobile Gaming

Deconstructor of Fun

As device specs and internet bandwidth keeps on improving it might be a matter of time before we start seeing certain mobile gaming genres in direct competition against the PC and Console platforms that offer outsized value through their subscription services. The mobile gaming market is mature yet constantly evolving.

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The Hunger Games for User Generated Content: Case Fall Guys

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Mediatonic’s “slow and steady” go-to-market (GTM) launch plan for Fall Guys Creative lets players construct rounds (playable obstacle race course levels) and share with friends in private lobbies via share codes. This likely sets them behind their mobile competitors who would have fewer challenges crossing over onto consoles.

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The State of Gaming 2024: Trends in Marketing, Gaming, and Apps

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2023 was a challenging year for the mobile gaming market. Racing Games: In contrast, racing games have shown modest growth, especially in regions like India and the Middle East, suggesting emerging markets' potential for specific game types. Sources: Sensor Tower State of Gaming 2024 Data.ai

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