PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 24, 2024

After the loss of my father, I began working on the Bob project and realized that the story and concept had been with me for years, he says. Lonely Oscar Salandin , known as Peculiar Pixels, received a major validation for his debut game, BOTSU Ridiculous Robots , by being named the Overall Winner at the Develop Indie Showcase Awards 2024.

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In this blog, we look at some of the new and interesting ways developers have implemented minigames into some of the most popular mobile titles on the market, from Royal Match’s Wordle-inspired potion puzzle to Goddess of Victory: NIKKE’s recreation of Dave the Diver. premium battle pass.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 12, 2024

The AppMagic Hypercasual games recap for the second quarter of 2024 unveils some interesting information about this specific part of the mobile games market. General Market Trends Compared to Q1 2024, the market has shifted down by 11%, amassing 3.38B installs. Now, let’s turn to the newbies at the top.

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Logic Simplified

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

million occurring in September 2024 alone ( App Radar ). You dont need to solve puzzles, find keys, or worry about running out of lives. The concept of being chased (or chasing something) taps into our primal instincts. Similarly, Temple Run 2 boasts over 1 billion all-time downloads, with 5.1 Sounds intense, right? Well, it is!

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 11, 2024

higher than Q2 2024). lower than in Q2 2024) and Tier-1 East remained flat. 40% QoQ) and Wood Screw Puzzle (–23% QoQ). by VOODOO with 23M installs in Q3 2024. with 18M downloads in Q3 2024. Tier-1 West downloads went down by 8% (1 p.p. However, the number of newcomers is on a downtrend from quarter to quarter.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The average check size for Early-stage VC-backed gaming studios has fluctuated notably between 2020 and 2024. In 2024 YTD, a slight rebound indicates cautious optimism but continued conservatism in investment size. In 2024 YTD, ten deals totaled $49m in disclosed funding. over 38 rounds during the same period.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 16, 2025

Casino, Puzzle (Casual), and Strategy games are flourishing, with blockbuster titles like Monopoly Go and Royal Match driving incredible success. Prediction #4 Hybrid Casual: The Future of Casual Gaming Hybrid-casual has become the mobile gaming buzzword of 2024, though it remains hard to define.

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