GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 25, 2024

The German games market grew by 6% to €10 billion in 2023, with revenue from mobile games having almost doubled to €2.9 billion since 2018 when revenues were estimated to be €1.5 That's according to new figures released by the German Games Industry Association (Game), based on data collected by Data.ai.

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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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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 13, 2023

Here you will find game developers, publishers and tool- and tech providers ready to do business. But the Dutch industry is also home to a vibrant community of indie game developers. By providing top-quality game development from A to Z. So we are open to new opportunities for co-development or work for hire.

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GamesIndustry.biz

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Supercell has published its financial results for 2023, in which revenue dropped by 4.2% During an earnings call, CEO Ilkka Paananen attributed this decrease to a decline in games sales during the first half of 2023 and the overall health of the mobile games market. to €1.7 billion compared to last year. Read more

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Game Refinery

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Following the high-level trend of hybridization across mobile , more and more casual games have started introducing competitive elements into their live event strategies. With that in mind, are mobile game studios missing out on an important opportunity here to boost engagement?

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PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 11, 2023

billion in 2023, representing +2.6% Mobile accounts for the highest share of revenues, but a challenging privacy landscape will somewhat limit growth until 2026. Console shows 2023’s biggest revenue growth, thanks to its +7.4% To be fair, the console segment underperformed in 2022 due to several development and release delays.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Take hybridization in gaming: while hybrid casual games were the buzz back in 2019, it’s only now—in 2023 and 2024—that they’re fully coming into their own. Developers can leverage this increased revenue to bid more aggressively on user acquisition, creating a growth loop where new users may either spend directly or engage with ads.

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Game Refinery

MAY 30, 2024

Millions of mobile games are out there battling for engagement, yet only a few titles manage to fight their way to the top. Tencent’s PUBG Mobile, and Riot’s League of Legends: Wild Rift) might just have the answers you’re looking for. Their secret to success? Mastering the art of LiveOps.

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Game Refinery

AUGUST 2, 2023

A common way to monetize freemium mobile games is through in-app advertising, where ad placements are sold to generate profit from the entire player base. Non-paying players generate more costs for the developers, and growing the user base requires constant investment to attract new users through UA practices.

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Game Refinery

MAY 31, 2023

This major privacy update has greatly impacted mobile marketers and advertisers by making it more difficult for them to access the data they rely on for user acquisition purposes. The study sample included the US top-grossing 200 list for iOS games, according to GameRefinery data that was accessed in late January, 2023.

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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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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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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

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. While this includes companies beyond game development — such as platforms, tech solutions, and web3 startups — all the entities in our study operate within the gaming sector.

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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

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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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 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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GamesIndustry.biz

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

million to continue development of its mobile adaptation of Warframe. As reported by Pocket Gamer , Finnish free-to-play developer signed a further agreement with Warframe developer Digital Extremes following an investment of €1.2 million in August 2023. Nitro Games has raised €3.5 million.

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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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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

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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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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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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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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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

billion (+77% YoY) EBITDA: 876 million (+78% YoY) Monthly Active Users: 300 million, the highest since 2014 This is a massive turnaround from 2023 when Supercell fell out of the top 10 mobile publishers. Marketing costs are sky-high, Squad Busters missed the mark, and their new development approach is still unproven.

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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

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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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

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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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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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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Game Development News

MARCH 28, 2023

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

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