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

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With that in mind, it was inevitable that Scopely would eventually bring an anime franchise onto the racetrack, which finally happened in August 2024 with My Hero Academia (MHA) My Hero Academia is one of the most popular anime series in the world. Interestingly, it also launched alongside a new permanent in-game feature: special abilities.

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2025 Mobile Games Marketing Predictions

Deconstructor of Fun

Over time, this could also create a race to the bottom, where speed prevails and quality drops, in that world the developers with established brands and IPs start to prevail as the difference in production value shines through and captivates an audience looking for the anti-AI ad.

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The State of Gaming 2024: Trends in Marketing, Gaming, and Apps

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Sources: Sensor Tower State of Gaming 2024 Data.ai Racing Games: In contrast, racing games have shown modest growth, especially in regions like India and the Middle East, suggesting emerging markets' potential for specific game types. Apps vs. Games The balance between apps and games in the mobile market is shifting.

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Tales of Kenzera: Zau artfully portrays Abubakar Salim’s journey of grief

PreMortem.Games

He explains, “Surgent Studios is all about telling stories inspired by human truth, beyond race or gender. 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.

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Telegram x Web3 Gaming: Why So Popular and How Can I Get In On This?

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Catizen — one of the top Telegram success stories — earned $25 million in revenue as of September 2024 with over 1 million paying users. Tap the button and you’re off to the races! In fact, a recent report by Game7 indicates that 21% of web3 games launched in 2024 chose Telegram as their platform.

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From Buckles to Games: The Journey of Rex Bowden and Africa Games Week

PreMortem.Games

In a church filled with diverse races, I was exposed to lots of different people even when it wasn’t allowed in South Africa.” Looking ahead to 2024, there’s a strong emphasis on discovering additional opportunities for game developers, particularly through work-for-hire initiatives. Bowden grew up in Durban.

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Royal Kingdom: Will It Outgrow Its Big Brother’s Influence?

Deconstructor of Fun

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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