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.
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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Japan's mobile game installs and spending rose in Q1 2024
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 19, 2024
Japan's mobile market is showing signs of growth after a slight decline in 2023, with games enjoying a stronger performance than the wider apps market. But Q1 2024 is already showing a 3.5% Similarly, consumer spending remained largely flat last year when you account for the fluctuations in the Japanese yen's value. Read more
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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. The landscape of mobile game development mirrors the broader economic climate.
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Football Manager 2024 Mobile exclusive to Netflix subscribers
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Football Manager 2024 Mobile will launch exclusively on Netflix Games. The next mobile instalment of the football franchise will only be accessible via a Netflix subscription, unlike FM23 which was part of Apple Arcade.
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Console revenues decline as PC soars; Mobile still dominates in $187 billion market
PreMortem.Games
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
The global games market is navigating a period of slow but steady growth, according to Newzoo’s Global Games Market Report 2024. billion in revenue in 2024, representing a modest 2.1% billion in 2024, a 4.5% PC gaming is set to outperform both mobile and console gaming in revenue growth, with a projected increase of 4.0%
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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 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. billion in revenue.
Mistplay: 32% of mobile consumers plan to spend less on 2024 in-app purchases
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 26, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox A new mobile gaming spender report says 32% of respondents said they would spend less on in-app purchases in 2024. The Mistplay survey is based on roughly 2,000 respondents from the US and Canada. Read more
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Mobile accounted for $90.4bn of global games revenue in 2023
GamesIndustry.biz
JUNE 5, 2024
Mobile games made up 49% of total revenue generated by the global games market in 2023 at $90.4 Conducted between January 2022 and January 2024, the 2024 Mobile App Trends report found that in-app revenue for games apps increased 6% year-over-year, while consumer spending decreased 2% to $107 billion.
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Report: 81% of mobile developers working on new titles
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 14, 2024
A new report by mobile game company Sandsoft says that 81% of mobile developers are working on a new title, while 83% have raised capital to develop, launch, or market a game. The majority of developers (47%) are testing a prototype, while 9% are at the soft launch stage.
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Niko's 2024 India Gamer Market Report shows 65.4% of gamers engage with esports
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Niko has released its new 2024 India Gamer Behavior and Market Insights Report, revealing that over 75% of PC gamers self reported that they spent more on PC games in Q1 2024 than in the same period a year ago. respondents engage with esports - either through play, viewing, or competing themselves - and 57.2% Read more
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Nintendo to close down free-to-play mobile Animal Crossing Pocket Camp
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 22, 2024
Nintendo has confirmed it is retiring its free-to-play mobile Animal Crossing game, Animal Crossing Pocket Camp on November 28, and replacing it with a "paid version." More is expected to be revealed in October 2024. Read more
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Xbox mobile store to launch this summer
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 10, 2024
Microsoft has announced that its Xbox mobile storefront will launch in July 2024. Xbox president Sarah Bond revealed the news at the Bloomberg Technology Summit on Thursday, during which she shared that the store will only be available on the web to begin with to rival mobile storefronts such as Apple and Google Play.
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Cracking the Code: CrazyLabs’ Gaming Experts Reveal 2024 Mobile Gaming Trends
CrazyLabs
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
We asked all of our gaming experts at CrazyLabs to share their top predictions and trends for 2024 in the mobile gaming industry. Below, each department shares their insights: HYBRID-CASUAL “The mobile gaming industry is changing significantly, especially within the hybrid-casual games sector.
How Much Does it Cost for Mobile App Development in 2024?
Artoon
AUGUST 20, 2024
With mobile app revenue projected to exceed $407 billion by 2026, it’s […] The post How Much Does it Cost for Mobile App Development in 2024? appeared first on Artoon Solutions.
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Top 15 React Native Mobile App Examples in 2024
Artoon
AUGUST 6, 2024
If you’re looking for inspiration, check out these 15 best React Native […] The post Top 15 React Native Mobile App Examples in 2024 appeared first on Artoon Solutions.
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Advanced GPU optimization techniques in Unity 6 • Insights from Unite 2024
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 14, 2024
At Unite 2024, Unity’s development team introduced a series of advanced GPU optimization techniques aimed at improving rendering performance across various platforms. Whether you are developing for high-end PCs, consoles, or mobile devices, these methods are critical for delivering visually rich, smooth-running applications.
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Mattel begins self-publishing mobile games
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 6, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Mattel, the toy firm behind Barbie, has announced that it will self-publish mobile titles. In an interview with GamesBeat , global head of digital gaming, Mike DeLaet, said that announcements for the company's self-published games will begin later in 2024.
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Announcing the 2024 Mobile GameDev Awards
Game Refinery
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
The post Announcing the 2024 Mobile GameDev Awards appeared first on GameRefinery.
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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. Even after the initial surge, the market remained attractive despite a slight decline in growth, enabling high margins or significant returns when selling a share.
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The app store standoff is a chance to reshape mobile game discovery | Opinion
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 3, 2024
2024 hasn't exactly gotten off to the best start for the game industry: mass layoffs loom over large publishers like Epic and Riot Games , and it's becoming harder and all the more expensive to develop and deliver breakthrough games. While the growth outlook for mobile is much more optimistic than it has been in years – with Data.ai
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Report: US predicted to account for 40% of growth in mobile gaming revenue in 2024
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Mobile gaming revenue is projected to increase by 4% year-over-year to $111.4 billion in 2024, according to a new Data.ai This is despite the prediction that consumer spending will drop a further 3% in 2023 to $107.5
Ionic vs React Native: Which Mobile App Framework Is Best in 2024
Artoon
JULY 2, 2024
Choosing the right mobile app framework is crucial, and the Ionic vs […] The post Ionic vs React Native: Which Mobile App Framework Is Best in 2024 appeared first on Artoon Solutions.
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Square Enix shutting down two Dragon Quest mobile games
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 28, 2024
Square Enix will be shutting down two of its Dragon Quest mobile games in Japan. Champions will cease operations on July 30, 2024, followed by Keshi Keshi on July 31. Action RPG Dragon Quest Champions and puzzle game Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi will be shut down by the end of July, as announced on social media for both games. Read more
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Newzoo: Global games market expected to grow to $189bn in 2024
GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 23, 2024
billion in 2024, Newzoo estimated in its latest report. Exploring upcoming trends, the data firm indicated that the market recovered last year and will slowly grow in 2024 and beyond. The global games market is expected to generate $189.3 The compound annual growth rate from 2021 through 2026 was estimated at 1.3%. Read more
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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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Role of ML and AI in Mobile App Testing in 2024
Rocket Brush Studio
JANUARY 17, 2024
Embrace a future where mobile app testing efficiency becomess a strategic force powered by advanced AI and ML. Unveil how these techrevolutionize the domain, ensure exceptional user experiences, and establishing quality standards.
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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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What We Can Learn About LiveOps From the 2024 Mobile Gamedev Award Winners
Game Refinery
MAY 30, 2024
Millions of mobile games are out there battling for engagement, yet only a few titles manage to fight their way to the top. Tencent’s PUBG Mobile, and Riot’s League of Legends: Wild Rift) might just have the answers you’re looking for. Their secret to success? Mastering the art of LiveOps.
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Newzoo expects a ‘lean year’ for the industry but also predicts growth for 2024
PreMortem.Games
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Also, after two years of negative growth, due to difficult market conditions, especially around user acquisition, mobile gaming is likely to recover. Mobile devs go PC Speaking of mobile gaming, more game companies focus on evolving existing games instead of launching new games.
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Announcing Winners of the 2024 Mobile GameDev Awards
Game Refinery
MARCH 11, 2024
Mobile GameDev Awards celebrate innovation and excellence in live event design within mobile games.
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Viewfinder wins Game of the Year at the UKIE Video Game Awards 2024
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 8, 2024
The UKIE Video Game Awards 2024 took place last night, with Sad Owl Studios' Viewfinder taking home UK Game of the Year alongside best console game.
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Data.ai: Global mobile game revenue declined by 2% to $107bn in 2023
GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 10, 2024
says that mobile consumer game spending hit $107 billion in 2023. The figure represents a decrease of 2% year-over-year, according to the State of Mobile 2024 report. billion a week on mobile games globally and throughout the year titles were downloaded more than 1.1 A new report from Data.ai billion times. Read more
15 Top React Native Development Companies in 2024
Artoon
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Introduction Are you looking to build a high-performing mobile app but can’t […] The post 15 Top React Native Development Companies in 2024 appeared first on Artoon Solutions.
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Best 20 Gaming Engines To Consider in 2024
Artoon
APRIL 16, 2024
Mobile gaming has been the most popular and rich entertainment industry in […] The post Best 20 Gaming Engines To Consider in 2024 appeared first on Artoon Solutions.
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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. Can targeting of payers be done effectively in 2024?
AWS gears up for action-packed Gamescom and Devcom 2024
AWS Games
AUGUST 15, 2024
Join CleverTap Gaming and AWS for an immersive, inspiring experience with some of the brightest minds in mobile and console gaming at the Product x LiveOps Symposium, which takes place from 16:00-17:30 CET. Register here. Register here.
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How Mobile Gaming Could Come to an End
Deconstructor of Fun
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
I believe that mobile games could be facing the same deliberate death-by-a-platform as games Facebook suffered a decade ago. Just remember one thing: Even though Facebook pulled the plug on games, the gaming business rose to unexpected new heights on a new platform, which was mobile. We’re like frogs being slowly boiled alive.
Monster Hunter Wilds sweeps the 2024 Gamescom Awards
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 27, 2024
Warhorse Studios' Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 was awarded Best PC Game while HoYoverse's Genshin Impact won Best Mobile Game. Supermassive Games' Little Nightmares 3 won Best Microsoft Xbox Game, Best Visuals, and Best Audio. Read more
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Supercell: "There's no reason" why there aren't more mobile games at Summer Game Fest
GamesIndustry.biz
JUNE 10, 2024
Supercell believes there's room for more mobile games to be highlighted during events like Summer Game Fest. The Finnish developer was the only company to have a mobile-only game featured during this year's showcase on Friday, with the star-studded live-action trailer for Squad Busters promoting its most recent hit.
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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.
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