Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The post announced 2024 as Supercells best year ever, and the numbers make a strong case: Revenue: 2.8 Supercell acquired players like never before in 2024 - both with brand collaborations and good old user acquisition campaigns. In reality, before 2024, Brawl Stars experience a consistent decline in revenue. The China-risk?

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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.” The studio’s upcoming release, Necro Story, marks an exciting new chapter.

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GamesIndustry.biz

OCTOBER 30, 2024

At Gamescom Asia, former Sony exec Shawn Layden described Southeast Asia as the region "where all the next great opportunities are going to come from" for the games industry. Read more

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 24, 2024

Getting ‘the feel’ right Aesir Interactive , the developer behind Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori, is based in Munich, Germany, and consists of over 105 people working on multiple projects simultaneously. Aligning vision, scope, and budget is a crucial and often challenging part of the development process. “In

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 12, 2024

Solo developer Walter Woods , working under the name of Here Below , used the distinctive black and white illustrations of 19th century artist, Gustave Doré as the textures for much of the game. Why did you become a solo developer? “I’m How do you stay motivated through (years of) development? “I I’m not a solo dev.

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Now we’re in 2024 -- and since 2020, we haven’t seen any new IP get a foothold into this market. Even established teams with proven track records, developing games like THE FINALS, XDefiant, and Spectre Divide, all have quickly faded away weeks after launch. Valorant was the last.

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Australian developer had no previous experience when he decided to download GameMaker and give it a go. Mochi found a publisher in Team17 and expects to release the game in 2024. Why did you become a solo developer? “I So one day I just decided to download GameMaker and give game development a go!

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 25, 2024

If there ever was a fitting metaphor for the trials and tribulations that indie developers face while creating their debut game, it’s Ascending Inferno , the upcoming release by Australian developer Oppolyon Studio. As first-time indie developers, their journey mirrors the very game they’ve crafted. experience.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Aaryn Flynn, CEO of Inflexion Games Inflexion Games emerged in 2018 as a collaborative effort among industry veterans, including ex-BioWare developers, and newer talents. One standout feature of Nightingale according to Flynn is the Realm Card system, developed to give players more agency in their survival-crafting experience. “We

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

White Star Studio, a small and ambitious game development studio based in Shenzen, China, has captured the essence of ancient China in their game Thriving City. But it took some tweaking to get the right balance. Wu emphasizes the importance of creating a game that strikes a balance between realism and player enjoyment.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 23, 2024

The Australian developer had no previous experience when he decided to download GameMaker and give it a go. Mochi found a publisher in Team17 and released the game on July 23, 2024. Why did you become a solo developer? “I So one day I just decided to download GameMaker and give game development a go!

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

But not all mobile games are profitable, with some developers making little from their mobile games. Well, it all comes down to the mobile game monetization strategies adopted by the developer. iXie, through this article, explores the top 5 mobile game monetization strategies to consider in 2024 for the best results.

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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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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Guest post by David Fox , founder of Double Coconut — a design and development studio that has delivered hit mobile and web games for partners such as EA Sports, WB Games, Microsoft Casual Games, and more. Catizen — one of the top Telegram success stories — earned $25 million in revenue as of September 2024 with over 1 million paying users.

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Game Development News

MAY 2, 2024

It's about finding the right balance between technology and good old-fashioned human interaction." "While AI will help us, it's the personal touch that'll always be most important in PR and communications.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 6, 2024

Bowden proposed taking African game developers overseas with government funding, to which Hall enthusiastically agreed. They devised a new approach: “Instead of taking developers abroad, we brought game publishers and investors to Africa.” And dealing with last-minute government funding cuts was always a nightmare.”

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Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 24, 2024

Sources: Sensor Tower State of Gaming 2024 Data.ai However, Hypercasual and Hybridcasual developers have successfully utilized Google Ads on YouTube to reach their target audience effectively. Apps vs. Games The balance between apps and games in the mobile market is shifting. All it took was Apple's privacy changes.

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AWS Games

MAY 7, 2024

Introduction Developing an online multiplayer game capable of supporting thousands of concurrent players is an incredibly complex endeavor. Throughout the development process, unforeseen obstacles and hurdles arose, testing the team’s resilience and problem-solving abilities.

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 20, 2023

As far back as solo developer Sandro Luiz de Paula (aka ansdor) can remember he always wanted to be a game developer. Solo developed games have much more room to be experimental and weird, and I love that.” Why did you become a solo developer? “I It’s the total creative control that drives him.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 19, 2024

The Australian developer had no previous experience when he decided to download GameMaker and give it a go. Mochi found a publisher in Team17 and released the game on July 23, 2024. Why did you become a solo developer? “I So one day I just decided to download GameMaker and give game development a go!

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PreMortem.Games

MAY 1, 2024

When managing multiple projects, Abubakar says, “It’s a balance. He finds balance through meditation, focusing on self-awareness and healing. Tales of Kenzera: Zau’, was officially released on April 23rd, 2024. Themes like grief and parenthood resonate universally, forming the core of Zau and other narratives.”

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AWS Games

JULY 23, 2024

Just as no two humans think, talk, or move the same way, many video game development studios and players are of the mindset that digital characters shouldn’t either. Four years in the making, the solution allows game publishers and developers to put gamers, and community developers, or modders, in the driver’s seat with generative AI.

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The Bottom Feeder

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

It's a biannual event where indie developers can make demos of their games available for a week. Our next indie RPG, Geneforge 2 - Infestation , is coming out March 27, 2024. I don't blame indie developers for sticking to mix-and-matching existing genres and hoping to stumble on something that feels a little fresh.

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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). This success translates to an astounding $195 million annual run rate, making Gossip Harbor a clear standout case worth studying. Let’s get to it.

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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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Filmustage

JANUARY 13, 2025

Source: discover.hubpages.com Story Rights & Development: Acquiring the rights to well-known franchises or bestselling works can cost as much as $10 million. The Relationship Between ATL and BTL Costs The intricate balance between above-the-line (ATL) and below-the-line (BTL) costs shapes every aspect of film production.

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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 2, 2022

Mobile ad spend will be over half of all media ad spend by 2024 Apple’s Intelligent Tracking Prevention in Safari was the catalyst to radically altering the digital marketing landscape. Mobile ad spending worldwide is going up and shifting faster than ever from traditional channels like TV, OOO into digital. ATT in iOS 15 went harder.

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Game Designing

AUGUST 26, 2023

billion by 2024. Moreover, video games can be excellent learning aids that promote the development of skills like multi-tasking , decision-making , problem-solving , communication, and teamwork. Where a gamer is placed on the scale is all about balance. What percent of people play video games?” In 2023, there are over 3.09

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Deconstructor of Fun

JULY 1, 2024

Dream Games, the developer of the massive Match-3 success, Royal Match , is still attempting to answer this (difficult) question. Economy The core loop is the same, however, the progression balancing (potion outputs) has changed. Likely to reduce confusion and keep the UI “clean” or easy to parse.

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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. Executives without gaming-specific experience may struggle due to the unique demands and nuances of game development and design.

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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. Culminating with the highest revenue month the game has seen in years in January 2024. From the start of 2023 to the end of September, Brawl Stars was earning around $260k a day.

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Logic Simplified

MAY 22, 2024

You may also read: Game Design and Development Process: Pre to Postproduction Why UX Design Evolution Matters “ The growth in UX is still to come. Data collection and privacy concerns are a balancing act. Now, what a user thought and felt while using an application mattered - studied through qualitative as well as quantitative data.

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The studio, co-founded by Meaad Aflah and Muslih Alzahrani , has since grown into a multinational team of twelve developers from several countries. The game has already been turning heads with a nomination for Best Saudi Indie Game and a win in the Graphics Galore category at the Devcom 2024 Indie Awards.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 16, 2025

These trends are reshaping how businesses approach user acquisition, product development, and retention. Each trend offers actionable insights for marketers, developers, and advertisers navigating the ever-changing landscape of mobile gaming and digital advertising. Products like AXON and MAX have made the company into a powerhouse.

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Ask a Game Dev

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Internship recruiting season has begun for some large game publishers and developers. If you’re a student and you have an interest in game development as a career, you should absolutely look into these. If you’re a student and you have an interest in game development as a career, you should absolutely look into these.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 19, 2025

Written by Irina Bragina , Product Manager with 12 years of experience in game development and operations as a Product Manager/Monetization Specialist. It has quickly become a top-performing game for the publisher, accounting for over 70% of their revenue in 2024. Its nearly on par with Family Island, the leader in this niche!

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