Playtika acquires mobile developer SuperPlay
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The mobile publisher makes its first acquisition of 2024, with Superplay expected to provide "attractive" growth opportunities.
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Why it's become harder to raise investments in mobile game development in 2024
GamesIndustry.biz
APRIL 16, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox During the pandemic, the margins in the mobile games market continued to grow, surpassing expectations. Game development professionals often regarded other business niches with disdain, citing superior financial metrics as the reason.
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Top mobile marketing strategies for 2024
Game Developer
OCTOBER 17, 2024
How do you create a mobile game marketing strategy to make your game stand out from the crowd? In this article, we explore several ways of achieving this.
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Trends shaping the mobile gaming industry in 2024
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 9, 2024
The mobile gaming industry is intertwined with innovations and trends in various fields. In this article, we explore the trends shaping the outlook for mobile game development and strategies for retaining audiences in the context of constant changes. As new trends emerge, audience demands may evolve. Read more
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Warframe is making the jump to mobile in 2024
Game Developer
AUGUST 28, 2023
Digital Extremes' sci-fi MMO is sliding and flipping its way to iOS devices next year to bring the mobile game audience into the fold.
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Top Unreal Game Development Companies in 2024
Logic Simplified
APRIL 1, 2024
Looking for a Real Unreal Game Development Company? The potential for building epic games on Unreal by game app developers and creators across industries has increased. The potential for building epic games on Unreal by game app developers and creators across industries has increased.
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Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile will deploy in spring 2024
Game Developer
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Activision Blizzard will bring Call of Duty: Warzone to phones next year, creating an ecosystem between it, Warzone proper, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.
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AWS for Games debuts Guide to Generative AI for Game Developers, and more at GDC 2024
AWS Games
MARCH 27, 2024
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, a seismic shift that was certainly felt at the 2024 Game Developer Conference (GDC) held last week in San Francisco at the Moscone Convention Center. Check it out , and follow the recap below for a full rundown of AWS for Games activities at GDC 2024.
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AWS for Games to spotlight generative AI at GDC 2024
AWS Games
MARCH 6, 2024
With the annual Game Developer Conference (GDC) just days away, Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Games is ramping up to host exciting technology demonstrations and programming focused on evolving industry trends, including generative artificial intelligence (AI). Be sure to RSVP here if you plan to attend.
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AWS gears up for action-packed Gamescom and Devcom 2024
AWS Games
AUGUST 15, 2024
One of the world’s most anticipated games industry events, the conference brings together developers, publishers, hardware manufacturers, and cloud providers from around the world alongside the gaming community to celebrate industry achievements and discuss the trends shaping the industry’s future. Register here. Register here.
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Button City by Subliminal Gaming wins the 2024 Diverse Voices, New Stories Challenge
PreMortem.Games
JUNE 28, 2024
Games for Change , in partnership with HP and Google Play, announced the winners of the second annual Diverse Voices, New Stories Challenge at the 2024 Games for Change Festival. The challenge is an initiative to improve representation and increase visibility for underrepresented game developers in the mobile gaming industry.
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Top 5 Mobile Game Monetization Strategies for 2024
iXie gaming
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The concept of a mobile game is worth thousands or even millions of dollars, which may not be enough. Some games, like Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile, generate billions of dollars annually. But not all mobile games are profitable, with some developers making little from their mobile games.
How Mobile Game Developers Are Using In-Game Collaboration Events to Boost Player Retention
Game Refinery
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
If you’re looking for ways to improve player retention for your mobile game, hosting a collaboration event with a well-known franchise as part of your LiveOps might be the answer you’re looking for. The best in-game collaboration events are often mutually beneficial. Mobile Legends Bang Bang’s collaboration with Kung Fu Panda.
Google opens its $2m fund for Latam indies
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 16, 2024
Google has opened applications for its 2024 Indie Games Fund. A group of Latin American game studios will receive a share of $2 million, with each recipient receiving between $150,000 to $200,000. The fund is open to indie game developers that have already launched a game on Google Play or other mobile platforms, PC and console.
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How Much Does It Cost To Develop a 2D Online Teen Patti Mobile Game App?
Logic Simplified
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
This post was originally published on [ 22-06-2021 ] and has been updated on [ 30-09-2024 ] to reflect new information and insights. Smartphones are as much a tool for entertainment as they are for communication, and mobile games rule the roost for keeping users entertained. Ready with your game idea?
Midas Games receives $1m in funding round
GamesIndustry.biz
APRIL 3, 2024
Mobile developer Midas Games has secured $1 million in funding in a pre-seed investment round led by Ludas Ventures. As reported by Pocket Gamer , the funding will be used to help support the studio in development and the release of its debut titles in the second half of 2024. "We Read more
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Mobile Gaming Atfer the Digital Markets Act
Deconstructor of Fun
JULY 29, 2024
An unfairness that we in the mobile game industry have experienced a tightly controlled distribution landscape for our entire industry's lifetime. The implication of government actions will bear consequences on mobile games and apps that are being distributed in the future. Then there’s Apple vs Epic.
Diverse Voices, New Stories Challenge – Submit original games that improve representation
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 5, 2023
A program that aims to improve representation and increase visibility for underrepresented creators in the mobile gaming industry. The winning game will be showcased at the annual Games for Change Festival in New York City in Summer 2024.
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Insights from Xsolla Funding’s VP on Slowdowns, Self-Publishing and Smart Funding
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
He has helped numerous developers close deals and accumulated a ton of invaluable experience in the world of game publishing and funding. “I I get to travel the world and help indie game developers succeed.” In the meantime developers are forced to get really creative”, says Berenbaum. Absolutely chicken! “In
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The State of Gaming 2024: Trends in Marketing, Gaming, and Apps
Deconstructor of Fun
JUNE 24, 2024
The mobile market continues to evolve rapidly, driven by shifting user behaviors, technological advancements, and emerging economic trends. This blog post delves into those insights to provide a comprehensive overview of the mobile landscape. Sources: Sensor Tower State of Gaming 2024 Data.ai
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So long 2023! Thank you for the great game dev stories
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 29, 2023
A stellar year for game releases, that’s for sure. But also a dreadful year for job security in game development, with a heartbreaking 10.000 layoffs. We look towards 2024 with a mixture of hope and fear, but also with a strong belief in the ability of people to bounce back. See you in 2024! The post So long 2023!
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How King is using AI to speed up development of new Candy Crush levels
GamesIndustry.biz
JUNE 26, 2024
For King, the new opportunities offered by AI in improving and speeding up game development aren't new at all. King's AI Labs is a sizeable department led by Sahar Asadi, and the firm has already introduced AI tools that its teams are using in games such as Candy Crush. Read more
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The finalists have been announced for the Game Developers Choice Awards 2024
Game Development News
JANUARY 18, 2024
The list of finalists for this year’s Game Developers Choice awards has been announced
Only a handful of studios in Slovakia generate the lion share of game revenues
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 2, 2024
All these numbers and more interesting facts about the Slovakian games industry are taken from the annual report from the Slovak Game Developers Association (SGDA). The Slovak games industry is relatively young and slowly growing with 69 active companies in 2024. of game releases. of releases.
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Analysis • Unity’s decision to raise its prices should not come as a surprise
PreMortem.Games
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Even as creatives in other entertainment industries continue to fight to make fair wages, a new front has opened in gaming as developers figure out what to do about Unity’s new fee structure. Starting in January 2024, Unity will introduce what it calls a ‘Runtime Fee’. Moreover, game production is changing rapidly.
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Azur Games migrates all game analytics data to ClickHouse Cloud on AWS
AWS Games
JULY 16, 2024
Azur Games , a mobile game publisher and developer, recently achieved over 8 billion game installs across their portfolio of hypercasual games. Screenshot of Kingdom Clash, published by CASUAL AZUR GAMES. A hypercasual game is a simple, easy-to-play mobile game with low barriers to entry.
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TOP 6 Game Development Trends 2022
Moonmana
JULY 4, 2022
So what are the top game development trends in the current year? What to Expect in Game Development? To estimate the industry and the whole game development future is not an easy task, as life is truly unpredictable. As a result, game development saw their sales increase. lifestreaming.
Games Industry Events in the UK and Europe 2023
OPM Jobs
APRIL 13, 2023
Jump to: January February March April May June July August September October November December January 2024 events and dates TBC Mobidictum Network 13th – 14th | Istanbul, Turkey A smaller-scale games industry event for up to 300 attendees, Mobidictum covers many topics across a full itinerary of speakers with plenty of networking.
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96 Whitethorn Games Announces Lake Coming to Nintendo Switch, Slime Heroes, Wytchwood Available Now on Mobile, and Release Date for Botany Manor During Whitethorn Winter 2024 Showcase
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Plus, New Studio Partnerships, New Gameplay for Magical Delicacy, Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island Coming to Xbox at Launch, Skate Fish Release Date Announced, and More
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Why Choose iXie as Your Gaming Services Partner in 2024
iXie gaming
JANUARY 19, 2024
This approach helps the in-house teams to focus more on developing games. By outsourcing game-testing activities to reputable testers, companies can achieve better quality games while ensuring game developers focus more on what they do best – building games.
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Xsolla Enhances Game Developer Experience with Web Shop Innovations, Parental Controls, and Localised Payments
Game Development News
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Xsolla Expands Its Offerings to Support Developers with Advanced Web Shop Features, Robust Parental Control Solutions, and New Payment Options in Cambodia and Indonesia.
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Implementing a Build Pipeline for Unity Mobile Apps
AWS Games
MARCH 8, 2024
The use of game engines to generate interactive content is a common choice for people these days. Unity , which is one of the popular game engines, is widely used for mobile applications that run on smartphones. Design and implementation considerations There are several considerations in implementing this architecture.
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Rablo Games: From solo developer to team collaboration on Necro Story
PreMortem.Games
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
” Coma remains cautious about expanding Rablo Games too quickly, as he values the hands-on creative process over managing large teams. By February 2024, the team had grown to three with the addition of Clémence Geurts, who was initially hired for a future project. “Her drawing style is amazing,” Coma says.
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AWS for Games at GDC 2023
AWS Games
APRIL 4, 2023
Over 28,000 developers, artists, visionaries, and storytellers came from around the world to meet, learn, share experiences, and celebrate the global video game industry at the 2023 Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco March 20 – 24. Learn more about how to build a fully serverless game backend.
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Untold Stories of ex-Activision Blizzard King’s Founders
Deconstructor of Fun
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
In the second edition of The Alumni Effect, we’re focusing on another industry powerhouse: Activision Blizzard, which also includes the mobile gaming giant King. Finally, we concentrated exclusively on the gaming industry. average in 2021, reflecting strong investor confidence in founders from Riot Games.
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Hypercasual games stagnate, but Japanese publisher KAYAC maintains faith
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 8, 2024
Let’s find out how KAYAC approaches development of Hypercasual games in 2024; what their expectations from the market are; which best practices for game development they can point out; and what tips for adapting games for the Western region they have to offer.
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The Play Pendulum • A theory of innovation cycles in interactive entertainment
PreMortem.Games
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Nintendo’s approach ensured a consistent level of quality across its game library and helped rebuild consumer trust in the industry. Digitalization and smartphones: 1994 to 2015 The second major swing of the Play Pendulum encompassed the rise of 3D gaming, the emergence of online multiplayer, and the mobile gaming revolution.
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The new normal • Video game layoffs are a feature, not a bug
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 4, 2024
Following another big week in terms of headcount reductions, interactive entertainment is on track to shed a record number of jobs in 2024. Sony’s layoffs, while bitter, are hardly unique and very much in line with announcements from Epic Games, Microsoft, Riot Games, Twitch, and Unity.
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Extended Reality Technology Trends 2024
Logic Simplified
JULY 24, 2024
Technology Trends in XR - 2024 Extended Reality is breaking new ground and this blog talks about extended reality technology trends like the Metaverse, Digital Twin Technology and Holoportation. Let's check out technology trends in XR - 2024. XR and Holoportation Holoportation is a 3D capture technology that supports virtual mobility.
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The Three Game Industry Trends to Watch in 2024
Deconstructor of Fun
MAY 13, 2024
Get your latest Newzoo report for free >>> HERE <<< In this episode of the Deconstructor of Fun podcast, host Mishka Katkoff engages with Ben Porter, NewZoo's Director of Consulting, to delve into the profound shifts within the gaming industry reflected in NewZoo's latest report.
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Solo dev ansdor loves his total creative control: “I don’t like too much planning”
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. Ansdor’s game Slipstream , an OutRun-inspired arcade racer, gets a final, free expansion and then it’s time to move on. “In I hope I have something to show by mid-2024.”
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Harmony Games Deploys a Fully Custom Game Backend Utilizing AWS Cloud Development Kit (AWS CDK)
AWS Games
AUGUST 13, 2024
The decision criteria varies depending on the type of game being released, the game launch timeline, the available engineering resources, and studio budgets. Harmony Games, a mobile game studio founded in 2023, considered two possible paths for solving the backend problem.
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Minigames Revisited: How Developers Are Continuing to Tap into Trends and Drive Engagement
Game Refinery
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
With IDFA regulation changes and an influx of new games entering the market, publishers and mobile game studios are facing an ever-uphill battle to acquire new players (UA) and retain them. However, as we wrote last year , many top-grossing mobile games have found that minigames are the best way to boost UA and player retention.
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Solo dev Almar works on debut game Repunk “I’ve had some darker moments”
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
“Sadly, the reality of the business showed me that the type of games that pay the rent weren’t the type of experiences I wanted to create”, he says. After a five-year hiatus from game development, he returned as a solo developer to create his debut game Repunk. Almar is considering an Itch release as well.
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