PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 29, 2023

On the last working day of 2023 we take one final look over our shoulder to see what we are leaving behind. But also a dreadful year for job security in game development, with a heartbreaking 10.000 layoffs. Please join us on our own little walk down 2023 memory lane. The post So long 2023! See you in 2024!

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Unaware of this fact, in 2023, Michael Oscar Esio made my wish come true when he invited me to visit the bustling city of Lagos. It’s no surprise that Africacomicade was awarded the title of community of the year by Games Industry Africa in 2023. I have always wanted to visit Nigeria, partly fueled by my Nigerian brother-in-law.

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Game Refinery

MAY 4, 2023

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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Artoon

JUNE 22, 2023

Mobile app development has grown to the following extent from where it […] The post Top 10 Mobile App Development Tools to Consider in 2023 appeared first on Artoon Solutions.

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

PC gaming is set to outperform both mobile and console gaming in revenue growth, with a projected increase of 4.0% This growth is largely driven by a strong slate of releases in 2023 and the enduring popularity of cross-platform titles and evergreen games. year-on-year, reaching $43.2 year-on-year, bringing in $92.6

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

When it comes to female game developers, it’s not only about the quality of their work but also about the environment they work in. This idea was at the heart of the discussion on the 2nd of December 2023 at the AGW panel titled: The Importance of an Entrepreneurial Mindset and Business Support for Female Game Developers.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Top image: Baldur’s Gate 3 by Larian Studios It’s time to look back at what the year 2023 has meant for the games industry. billion in 2023, growing +0.6% billion in 2023, growing by +6.3% Meanwhile mobile gaming keeps struggling a bit. million by the end of 2023 (+15.6% year on year. year on year.

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Juego Studio

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The post Top 10 Mobile Game Development Companies You Must Consider in 2023 appeared first on Juego Studio.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 4, 2023

Comparing total downloads of Q2 2023 to Q1 2023, we see a decrease of about 5%. A larger drop can be identified if we compare Q2 2023 to Q2 2022. The smallest fall of 6% concerns all the other countries combined (similarly to Q1 2023). The market has shrunk from 3.9B installs over the past three months.

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Logic Simplified

JULY 24, 2023

Researchers, professionals or game app developers all need to remain up-to-date with the recent advancements as well as features of the Unity engine to create and enjoy the best games possible. In this article, we'll take a look at the most recent Unity 2023 upgrades and discuss their various enhancements and bug fixes.

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Game Development News

AUGUST 21, 2023

Jingle Jam has announced the charity partnerships for its 2023 fundraising event, which is set to take place over two weeks in December - MCV/DEVELOP

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 17, 2024

Japanese indie game developer Yamada has used ChatGPT as a key design element for his latest project, Doki Doki AI Interrogation. He had to set up strict boundaries and even make the AI powered character ‘drunk and forgetful’ to pull it off, but, according to the developer, the experience has moved players to tears.

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Game Refinery

APRIL 27, 2023

Mobile games and gacha mechanics have been closely aligned for a significant time. Regardless of the genre, most gamers playing titles on a mobile device will inevitably encounter gacha mechanics in some shape or form, whether that’s a box gacha, sugoroku gacha, timed gacha, or one of many others.

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AWS Games

APRIL 4, 2023

Over 28,000 developers, artists, visionaries, and storytellers came from around the world to meet, learn, share experiences, and celebrate the global video game industry at the 2023 Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco March 20 – 24. Stay tuned for follow up content on these sessions!

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

No wonder it scores so well as mobile games. In January 2023, the game generated 1.9M views on TikTok, and it also has a ‘simulator’ following in the mobile games industry. The result of tapping on others is either reward or punishment 100 Mystery button games This trend didn’t go unnoticed by game developers.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 22, 2023

Chinese developer and publisher Nuverse is using AI for all NPC speech and animation in games. For its upcoming science fiction survival title Earth: Revival the development team used a system to generate speech and compute full body animations for NPCs, without any manual intervention.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Mobile gaming has become popular in recent times thanks to the growing number of mobile device users. Several mobile game engines are used to create mobile games. However, Unity has stood out as one of the most preferred and trusted mobile game engines. But what makes Unity so popular among developers?

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

And even though this year’s release catalog is expected to be less impressive than 2023’s, live-service games, and back catalog sales will make up for it. Also, after two years of negative growth, due to difficult market conditions, especially around user acquisition, mobile gaming is likely to recover.

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OPM Jobs

APRIL 13, 2023

Or maybe you want more business development and dealmaking opportunities? February 2024 events and dates TBC Hyper Games Conference Global 2nd – 3rd | Online A business event for mobile game and web3 game industry leaders, connecting game developers with publishers and game services around the world. Find out more.

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 19, 2024

He got the idea after playing Factorio for hundreds of hours, but in the six years of development that followed, Ben Ryding came up with a delightful twist on the genre. Pretty impressive for a largely solo-developed game. “At The primary obstacle is just getting people up to speed on the code base and development practices.

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Game Refinery

JUNE 15, 2023

The rise of hybridization in mobile games has resulted in game developers experimenting with new gameplay mechanics and features from other genres to drive engagement, something that’s often done via limited-time events. Some developers have added extra mechanics to their race events to keep things fresh and rewarding.

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Artoon

AUGUST 24, 2023

Mobile gaming is evolving like never before. The new trends, innovations, and […] The post Top 8 Mobile Game Development Trends To Watch Out In 2023 appeared first on Artoon Solutions.

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AWS Games

MARCH 27, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, a seismic shift that was certainly felt at the 2024 Game Developer Conference (GDC) held last week in San Francisco at the Moscone Convention Center. the #1 casual game launch of 2023 : Scopely’s Monopoly Go! Building and scaling MONOPOLY GO!,

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Artoon

AUGUST 16, 2023

India has become a leading destination for mobile game development over the […] The post Top Mobile Gaming Agencies in India 2023 appeared first on Artoon Solutions.

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Juego Studio

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The post Latest Android Mobile Gaming Trends You Need to Watch Out for in 2023 appeared first on Juego Studio.

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Small teams and solo developers often produce some of the most unique and personal games, and this holds true for Rablo Games, an indie studio led by founder Pablo Coma. “Initially, I planned to develop it alone, just like my previous game.” ” Balancing a day job with indie game development is no small feat.

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iXie gaming

JANUARY 19, 2024

The gaming industry has achieved significant milestones in recent years, and 2023 was no exception. Recent data has shown that 2023 has been among the best years in the gaming sector. Join us as we look back at some of the key trends and issues that shaped the gaming industry in 2023. But what does this mean for developers?

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AWS Games

MARCH 6, 2024

With the annual Game Developer Conference (GDC) just days away, Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Games is ramping up to host exciting technology demonstrations and programming focused on evolving industry trends, including generative artificial intelligence (AI). the #1 casual game launch of 2023 Room 2024, West Hall Scopely’s Monopoly Go!

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 2, 2024

million in 2023, but a long way removed from the pandemic-induced highs of 2021 and 2022 (€80 million and €77.1 All these numbers and more interesting facts about the Slovakian games industry are taken from the annual report from the Slovak Game Developers Association (SGDA). million in turnover, slightly up from €70.1 of releases.

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Game Refinery

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The ever-changing nature of the mobile market means that new monetization mechanics are constantly emerging and evolving. Battle passes have crept into almost every mobile game genre imaginable, with our platform showing that 66% of mobile games in the top 20% have incorporated the feature.

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GamesIndustry.biz

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Last month, former Bungie veteran Jonty Barnes, alongside ex-Sports Interactive exec Neil Dejyothin and former English Football Association CEO Alex Horne, joined development start-up Formation Games.

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Juego Studio

AUGUST 23, 2023

Mobile games are gaining popularity by leaps and bounds over the years. The advancing graphics and technology make mobile games alluring. According to Statista, the revenue of the mobile games market will reach US $286.50 billion in 2023 and has a CAGR of 7.08%.

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Game Development News

MARCH 28, 2023

WINGS has announced that the ELEVATE Game Accelerator will return in 2023

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GamesIndustry.biz

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Africa is home to nearly 200 million gamers, who spend hundreds of millions in US dollars on video games (primarily on mobile). That's according to the newly-published Africa Games Industry Report, which goes live today in the aftermath of Africa Games Week.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Follow Nebo on everything mobile growth > @eniac W hen AppTrackingTransparency was introduced, many predicted the doom and gloom situation and the death of mobile gaming. According to Sensor Tower, in January 2023, their grossed over $250M in IAP revenue which is their 3rd highest revenue month ever.

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Jaunty Bear Games

APRIL 5, 2023

The Unity engine and Godot are two popular game development engines that have gained significant traction in recent years. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at Unity engine vs Godot in 2023. Unity supports a wide range of platforms, including PC, mobile, and consoles.

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Game Biz

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The mobile gaming industry was no exception and experienced a significant drop in eCPM (effective cost per thousand impressions) due to these challenges. Their interest comes as no surprise, as eCPM is one factor developers looking to monetize their users with ads and purchases cannot control. How developers can include their eCPMs.

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