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. While some players are willing to pay for exclusive content, others prefer progressing through rewarded ads. Automation driven by AI is also reshaping user acquisition.

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 24, 2024

We believe that Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori will be fresh and interesting to existing fans, since the game’s narrative and thematic content is very much in line with the Windstorm spirit, so to say. Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori will release in Steam Early Access in September 2024.

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

iXie, through this article, explores the top 5 mobile game monetization strategies to consider in 2024 for the best results. Providing regular updates, incentivizing events, and delivering fresh content are some common strategies adopted to keep players engaged. This will help maximize monetization potential and improve retention.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 24, 2024

Sources: Sensor Tower State of Gaming 2024 Data.ai Mobile Marketing Trends Mobile marketing has become increasingly sophisticated, with a growing emphasis on building lasting user relationships and leveraging user-generated content. Apps vs. Games The balance between apps and games in the mobile market is shifting.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Catizen — one of the top Telegram success stories — earned $25 million in revenue as of September 2024 with over 1 million paying users. In fact, a recent report by Game7 indicates that 21% of web3 games launched in 2024 chose Telegram as their platform. The game Hamster Kombat hit 300 million users.

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AWS Games

JULY 23, 2024

With social interaction central to the gaming experience, demand for user-generated content (UGC) across games is exploding, from Roblox to Fortnite and beyond. Set to launch by the end of 2024, it runs on servers powered by AWS and is currently in an alpha test phase on Android in Southeast Asia.

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Deconstructor of Fun

AUGUST 19, 2024

The game makes use of rewarded video ads, which most likely contribute around 15-20% on top of IAP, which then puts us around a daily average of $535.000 (using July 2024 revenue as a base). The event is balanced to provide easy progression upfront, but it significantly slows down as you approach the end.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Film synopses must pack a complete story arc into one piece, while TV synopses must balance their pilot's hook with future episode potential. TV synopses need to balance the pilot story and series potential , while film synopses must tell a complete story arc in fewer words. A synopsis plays a vital role in the entertainment industry.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

However, the game's recent success is evident in its January 2024 performance, marking a historic high in revenue and unprecedented engagement metrics. New content releases would drive intermittent spikes in revenue, that would push revenue up to between $500k and $750k.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 2, 2023

My estimation is that - if it happens at all - it would happen somewhere in 2024 the earliest. The main reasons are (1) that the open positions are for systems & liveops design, and multiple artists; and (2) that the game RPD looks flat, which points out to a lack of content and endgame systems.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JULY 1, 2024

Looking at the numbers, the first soft launch had three phases: April 2023 - Aug 2023: New content and new features (events) Aug 2023 - Dec 2023: Only content updates Dec 2023 - April 2024: No updates This suggests that the game lacked the same uptake and momentum that Royal Match saw.

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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 2, 2022

Understanding players and marketability have also become more important, leading to larger companies increasingly building content fortresses – in which they acquire a user and move them between games in their portfolio. This has led to a resurgence in the value of IP in the market, as it is now harder to get new users.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 10, 2024

This perspective is vital, especially as the industry grapples with the phenomenon of 'rightsizing,' which we recently discussed in our post on The Three Game Industry Trends to Watch in 2024. Despite being content and valued in their current positions, these executives are ambitious and constantly contemplating their next career move.

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Logic Simplified

MAY 22, 2024

The 2000s and 2010s brought in digital content on screens of various sizes and resolutions, hence responsiveness gained in significance. Hyper-personalization is the process of using AI and real-time data to display highly curated products and content. Data collection and privacy concerns are a balancing act.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 16, 2025

Looking ahead, the biggest opportunities I see for growth and innovation in 2025 will center around advancements in AI-driven content creation, new monetization opportunities utilizing e-commerce, loyalty programs, and hybrid casual. Some of the leading platforms include: Midjourney: For high-quality visual content. Poolday.ai

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 19, 2025

It has quickly become a top-performing game for the publisher, accounting for over 70% of their revenue in 2024. Metrics for all countries for 2024, data from Sensor Tower ARPDAU for US only for comparison, data from Sensor Tower Game Overview Magicabin is a cozy simulation game centered around restoring an old castle in the woods.

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