AAA Platformer Racing 
Game Refinery
MAY 4, 2023
QQ Speed An arcade racer implementing TCG mechanics The first game on our list is QQ Speed , an arcade racing game with a manga-inspired art style that’s been very successful in the Chinese market. These mechanics are unconventional for a racing game but aren’t surprising.
Game Refinery
AUGUST 22, 2024
The mobile market is incredibly competitive and there’s a growing number of AAA console and PC developers entering the fray. Most games in the US market listed on the GameRefinery platform have a Motivational Driver Framework attached to them, which means you can quickly understand the player archetypes a game attracts.
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Deconstructor of Fun
MARCH 21, 2023
We look into the interesting world of creator royalties and whether games, especially those in the blockchain space, will join the race to the bottom. This royalty was as high as 20% depending on the platform and the conditions of the market. Missed a previous newsletter? You can find them all here. ?
Game Refinery
JANUARY 5, 2023
Players race, jump and dash through three rounds of obstacle courses (maps). Similar to Fall Guys, there’s a lot of variation in the map types, which range from races to the finish line and team-based games to survival modes as sections of the map disappear. Stumble Guys Player Motivations (Source: GameRefinery SaaS platform).
Deconstructor of Fun
JULY 8, 2024
Squad Busters is a disciplined reminder of the importance of soft launching and a reality check on the strength of platforms and mobile-first IPs. AAA Boom and Bust Supercell’s “much more typical of a AAA game launch, and is atypical of a mobile launch” strategy failed. On the other hand, the rebound is weakest in T1 regions.
Moonmana
APRIL 7, 2023
Some say Unreal is better just because it’s a common choice for AAA studios. Now cross-platform game development with Unity is possible. Due to its extensive asset store, versatility, and a multitude of tutorials and online courses, Unity has become the most popular 2D and 3D development platform in the world. What is Unreal?
Deconstructor of Fun
MARCH 11, 2024
The console business is not growing in terms of audience and time spent on platforms. The subscription model, and Game Pass in particular, lowers consumer price expectations and drives the devaluation of gaming content in a cannibalistic race to the bottom. In fact, according to Newzoo, hours played on the console went down last year.
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