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Warner Bros. addressing "volatile" AAA console space with live services, mobile free-to-play

GamesIndustry.biz

Discovery has been historically focused on AAA console games, but the company's CEO and president of global streaming and games JB Perrette wants to change that. The gaming business of Warner Bros.

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The Rise of Hybridization in Mobile Games: How Developers are Genre Mashing Their Way to Success

Game Refinery

The game is an almighty genre mishmash almost reminiscent of a AAA console game, carefully combining heavy story and character-driven RPG elements with hectic shooter gameplay. Take influence from viral trends on media platforms, such as TikTok, but remember that these trends won’t stay around forever.

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What are AAA Games and Mobile Games?

iXie gaming

With the rise of the gaming industry, two distinct categories of games have emerged: AAA games and mobile games. As a result, mobile gaming is pushed aside in favor of AAA titles, which have their own position in the market. Now, when you think about high-end games, you think about AAA. Can Mobile Games Be AAA?

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AAA Game Development: Creating Next-Generation Games

Starloop Studios

With every new console generation comes the anticipation of next-gen games and the experiences they can bring to players. The arrival of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S was met with similar excitement and curiosity as to what the new console generation would bring. At Magic Media, we are well-versed in [.]

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5 Tactics for the Volatile PC/Console Market

Deconstructor of Fun

This conversation painted a nuanced picture of the current market, particularly the PC/console segment, and offered a glimpse into its future trajectory. This evolving landscape presents opportunities for agile developers to thrive, even as AAA studios grapple with extended development cycles and rising costs.

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Newzoo’s latest report: Almost 9 in 10 gamers spend money on in-game items

PreMortem.Games

These emerging players are at the forefront of consuming game-related content alongside their active involvement, emphasizing the growing trend of watching gaming-related media alongside playing. Console gaming has the highest players-to-payers conversion, mobile gaming has the lowest.

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Untold Stories of ex-Activision Blizzard King’s Founders

Deconstructor of Fun

Crop Circle and Lightforge Games — The Shutdowns Crop Circle was founded in 2022 by a lead programmer of World of Warcraft and was a subsidiary of Prytania Media. However, by Feb’24, the company began layoffs, and Prytania Media was officially closed in Mar’24. The studio was acquired by Zynga in 2021 for an undisclosed amount.

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