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

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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. Genshin Impact’s turn-based TCG minigame, Genius Invocation.

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List of most popular video game genres in 2023

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9 Most Popular Video Game Genres Dominating the Gaming Market Adventure Games Adventure games feature minimal fighting and rely rather on narrative. This video game genre includes sub-genres like racing, combat, team and sports-based fighting game. Racing Games In racing games, the players take part in a racing competition.

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[Event Spotlight] How Mobile Game Developers Can Boost Engagement In The Casual Puzzle Genre With Competitive 1v1 Events

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While this match3 title also follows the same basic format, pitting two players against each other who race to use the most boosters over a set period, it twists the formula by incorporating a simple progression reward system. Take the aptly titled Coinpetiton event as an example. However, there is one key difference.

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

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These abilities allow players to gain an advantage in the race to the finish line by grabbing or punching other competitors. PUBGs mobile crossovers are a great example, letting players unleash Dragon Ball energy beams and fight alongside Evangelions towering mecha. How will this collaboration boost monetization?

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The State of the Mobile Games Market in 2023

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In terms of revenue, the genres that took the most damage were: #1 Racing (revenue -28%, downloads +8%) The genre was down early a third down due to a decline across all titles. And unlike Racing, Shooter games also generally saw a decline in downloads as well. TWIG #215 THE 2023 PREDICTIONS ???? TWIG’s 2023 Predictions.

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What We Can Learn About LiveOps From the 2024 Mobile Gamedev Award Winners

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Millions of mobile games are out there battling for engagement, yet only a few titles manage to fight their way to the top. Throughout 2023 (and now 2024), Stumble Guys has become a collaborative machine, introducing players to everything from MrBeast , Barbie , Monopoly , Spongebob , Nerf , Rabbids , and many more.

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Solo dev Almar works on debut game Repunk “I’ve had some darker moments”

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Yet, for indie dev Almar, it offered an escape from the corporate rat race he felt trapped in. The indie community is amazingly helpful, but you will have to fight by yourself with every single element in your own game – and that takes time! The gaming industry in 2023 seems to be very unstable. How do you deal with that?

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