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Zenless Zone Zero, NTE and the new wave of Chinese games pushing the limits of free-to-play | Opinion

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Since MiHoYo released Genshin Impact in 2020, an irreversible shift in perception happened across the gaming industry and among many gamers: free-to-play mobile games can actually be good?! Arguably, Genshin Impact had all the ingredients of a fully-fledged AAA console/PC game.

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What are AAA Games and Mobile Games?

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With the rise of the gaming industry, two distinct categories of games have emerged: AAA games and mobile games. These games offer different gaming experiences, target different audiences, and have unique testing requirements for game QA. Games with expensive advertising campaigns.

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The top 22 mobile games of 2022

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It’s tricky taking any game from PC and Console to mobile. What we especially love is Rovio decided to make this an affordable premium game, rather than F2P. So ads won’t ever spoil what is arguably a perfect mobile game. Mobile games that rely on ads tend to get a bad rap (understandably so).

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How to Build Better Live Events with the GameRefinery Live Events Tracker

Game Refinery

With 95% of game makers developing or maintaining a live service game, live events have become one of the most important elements of finding and maintaining success in not just the mobile market, but PC and console too. You should start thinking of your LiveOps strategy from the moment you start developing your game.

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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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Untold Stories of ex-Activision Blizzard King’s Founders

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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. This pattern aligns with broader VC trends in gaming: a surge in deal-making during 2021-2022, followed by a decline that remains above pre-pandemic levels.

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

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Technological advancements, especially in mobile and 5G technology, along with the emergence of cloud gaming services, are playing a pivotal role in enhancing the overall player experience. Money spent on games In the last six months, more than half of the player base has spent money on video games.