Game Refinery

AUGUST 2, 2023

A common way to monetize freemium mobile games is through in-app advertising, where ad placements are sold to generate profit from the entire player base. Freemium games reach wider audiences, but the risk of churn is always looming. Opt-in incentivized ads have higher player engagement and completion rates.

Mechanics 245

Mechanics Build Feature Mobile Gaming 245

PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Based on the number of users installing a game, the platform will trigger a fee depending on specific revenue and installation thresholds. As you may have noticed from the massive online uproar, game developers are not pleased. Moreover, game production is changing rapidly. billion last year.

Engine 118

Engine Engineering Game Engine Platformer 118

iXie gaming

APRIL 24, 2023

Are you curious about game development in the metaverse and the potential it holds for game developers? Developing games for the metaverse can be both exciting and challenging, but with the right skills and knowledge in game development, developers can unlock the full potential of this dynamic digital realm.

Game Development 52

Game Development Game Developer Development Education 52

iXie gaming

MAY 8, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore the basics of WebGL game development, including its advantages, the tools needed to get started, and some tips for creating engaging and successful games. So buckle up and let’s dive into the exciting world of WebGL game development!

Game Development 52

Game Development Game Developer Development Game Designer 52

iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2023

However, developing hyper-casual games comes with its own set of challenges, including keeping up with trends and staying ahead of the competition. So, whether you are an aspiring game developer or simply a curious gamer, join us in this exploration of the trends and challenges of hyper-casual game development.

Game Development 52

Game Development Game Developer Development Cross platform 52

iXie gaming

APRIL 24, 2023

Fast forward to today, and Roblox has pioneered the tools and economy around the user-generated content model, making it one of the most successful ongoing gaming platforms in the process. What are the benefits of developing games in Roblox and what are its drawbacks? But what makes Roblox such a success?

Game Development 52

Game Development Game Developer Development Games 52

Game Biz

JANUARY 24, 2023

Advertisers increasingly rely on mobile apps to display ads, replacing traditional mobile traffic. With mobile traffic accounting for 58.99% of overall web traffic worldwide, choosing the best ad network for mobile games is vital for advertisers and developers to reach a relevant audience and maximize ad purchases.

Mobile Gaming 72

Mobile Gaming Mobile Mobile Advertising 72

PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

For the past eight years, they’ve worked together as an art director and writer duo in advertising, film, and animation. “But we both grew up playing games and realized we might just have the skills to pull it off,” says Sam Cable. “We switched careers and went full-time into game development.”

Advertising 118

Advertising Writing Film Scripting 118

Game Refinery

MAY 4, 2023

Analysts have widely reported developers’ ongoing challenges with user acquisition targets as they wrestle with stricter app tracking policies, especially on Apple devices. Despite that, we’ve barely scratched the surface of the depth of hybridization within the game. This has led to some wildly unusual combinations.

Mobile Gaming 275

Mobile Gaming Mobile Mobile Mechanics 275

AWS Games

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Specifically, video production and game development require efficient workflows that involve multiple departments and span different time zones. For instance, game development studios use GFS solutions to manage game assets, build distribution, and engine data for collaborative work among game designers, developers, and artists.

Media 116

Media Data Asset Localization 116

Brand Game Development

MAY 22, 2017

Marketing is a big concern for game developers, especially in the chaotic arena of social media. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. Here are the bios I use: BrandonGameDev bio: Board game development is a wild, meandering journey.

Dev 130

Dev Games Advertising Point and Click 130

Big Games

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Developing a game is no child’s play! Game developers can vouch that the game development landscape does not look as pretty and exciting as it seems. Months, sometimes years of planning, impending deadlines, trials, and corrections go into creating a video game loved by the targeted audience.

Concepts 52

Concepts Game Development Game Developer Development 52

PreMortem.Games

MAY 23, 2023

Addressing Demographics and Analytics While data on audience demographics such as age, gender, and country is not directly provided by Steam, Steam Data Suite users can gather insights based on sales, platform, and pricing data. Additionally, he suggests using platforms like Reddit and TikTok to advertise smaller games effectively.

Data 104

Data Point and Click Platformer Advertising 104

Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Second, what goes into making tabletop games? Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. Back in the heat of the summer of 2017, I wrote two articles about this A Crash Course in Games and A Crash Course in Game Development.

Games 130

Games Art Media Game Designer 130

Big Games

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Mobile gaming has come a long way and now it is one of the most profitable and popular gaming platforms. This has resulted in various transformation in the game’s monetization, therefore the mobile game developers have a range of options in monetization than ever before. .

Mobile Gaming 52

Mobile Gaming Mobile Mobile Advertising 52

Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 31, 2023

Yet the hard truth is that these initiatives by the platforms have done little except prolonged development cycles and created jobs inside the platforms themselves. Likelihood of the prediction: 87% #2 Publishers Push to Off-Platform Payments What we love most about Apple and Google is that they know your credit card number.

Mobile Gaming 126

Mobile Gaming Mobile Mobile Games 126

Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 24, 2024

Sources: Sensor Tower State of Gaming 2024 Data.ai Overall downloads have declined on both iOS and Android platforms , with Play Store downloads seeing a more significant drop. 2023 was a challenging year for the mobile gaming market. Across top social media platforms, YouTube leads in the US, earning 49% of total gaming spend.

Mobile 75

Mobile Mobile Games Mobile Gaming 75

Brand Game Development

JUNE 2, 2017

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. Great art is one of the most critical parts of a board game. As game developers, we have only a handful of tools at our disposal to help teach players what a game is about and how to play it. .”

Art 100

Art Communications Dev Advertising 100

iXie gaming

JUNE 16, 2023

The advent of HTML5 technology has provided developers and publishers with an exceptionally powerful tool to captivate audiences and generate substantial revenue in an exceedingly competitive market. Traditionally, game development necessitated the use of intricate and platform-specific software.

Development 52

Development Advertising Games Data 52

Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

But given the degree to which speculation about IDFA has dominated discussions about mobile games marketing since June, before jumping into the substantive predictions for the year, it makes sense to commence the piece with a set of machine-gun hypotheses around the direct impacts on mobile games advertisers of IDFA deprecation.

Advertising 52

Advertising Mobile Gaming Mobile Mobile 52

Deconstructor of Fun

JULY 29, 2024

It starts by designating certain core platform services as a fundamental infrastructure of the internet-type entities. Then the DMA designates gatekeepers that operate these core platform services. In this episode, we’re focusing on the impact of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and antitrust policies on game monetization.

Mobile Gaming 98

Mobile Gaming Mobile Mobile Games 98

Deconstructor of Fun

AUGUST 25, 2020

Yesterday All my troubles seemed so far away Now it looks as though they're here to stay Oh, I believe in yesterday… - the Beatles Through changes announced at WWDC, Apple has flipped the table and reset the mobile advertising landscape. In the end, no matter how freaking viral your app is, you need advertising. Just look at TikTok.

Advertising 52

Advertising Data Platformer Mobile 52

iXie gaming

AUGUST 12, 2024

The gaming world is always changing and growing, but it also has to deal with many rules that vary by platform and region. If game studios don’t follow these rules, they risk facing legal problems, fines, and damage to their reputation. For experienced Game QA professionals, these risks are very real.

Quality Assurance 52

Quality Assurance Games Content Data 52

Deconstructor of Fun

JULY 19, 2021

Want to chat with real industry veterans about our games’ ATT impact? In “ Apple IDFA Change has Triggered 15-20% Revenue drops in iOS advertisers ”, Gamesbeat’s Dean Takahashi interviewed Brian Bowman, founder of marketing services firm Consumer Acquisition, on his heavily publicized anti-Apple stance. Drop me a message !

Advertising 52

Advertising Games Platformer Studios 52

iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The world of game development has seen a significant shift with the recent release of Unreal Engine 5, which promises to bring an unprecedented level of realism and interactivity to gaming experiences. The introduction of Unreal Engine 5 is an exciting development for the game development industry.

Engineering 52

Engineering Engine Polygon Advertising 52

Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 12, 2023

Just like in the years prior, the blog post travels at lightspeed across the mobile gaming industry, achieving two distinctive outcomes: EXCITEMENT: Ilkka’s annual blog posts excite game developers everywhere. FRUSTRATION: These blog posts can also annoy game executives and senior leaders. Quite the contrary.

Mobile 118

Mobile Mobile Engine Engineering 118

iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Nintendo, a household name in the gaming world, has a long-standing tradition of delivering high-quality, immersive gaming experiences to its fans. Thorough testing is a crucial part of the game development process to achieve this level of excellence. But what does Nintendo game testing entail?

Quality Assurance 52

Quality Assurance Platformer Console Bug 52

Game Analytics

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Editors note: This article was originally written and published by Mindworks, a leading self-service creatives platform from Mintegral. Mindworks is giving GameAnalytics users exclusive trial access to create countless playables and advertise them for free with Mintegral. You can find their original version here.

Advertising 52

Advertising Mobile Gaming Game Development Game Developer 52

Played with Fire

AUGUST 26, 2024

The rise in popularity of VR games – More and more game development studios are turning their attention to this type of gaming. New platforms for VR games are emerging, and the number of games is growing rapidly. The days when you could count good VR games on one hand are long gone!

Technology 52

Technology Point and Click Advertising Education 52

iXie gaming

JANUARY 19, 2024

Join us as we look back at some of the key trends and issues that shaped the gaming industry in 2023. 6 Key Gaming Trends in 2023 Here are some top trends that shaped the gaming sector in 2023: 1. Growth in Cross-platform Gaming Cross-platform games have become more popular than ever.

Cross platform 52

Cross platform Esports AI Games 52

Big Games

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The publishers are ready to pay so that they can get their games to reach the targeted audience. There are several ways in which you can promote the game, by using the app store promotions, advertising on social media, etc. If the players are not aware of your game, they wouldn’t consider the game, or download it.

Mobile Gaming 52

Mobile Gaming Mobile Mobile Development 52

Game Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Offering better control over sales and a more attractive revenue split than other third-party vendors, Game Sales proved a successful staging ground for Xsolla’s latest addition to their product range. Xsolla is committed to supporting creators and providing them with the tools they need to succeed,” said Chris Hewish, CEO of Xsolla.

Cross platform 52

Cross platform Games Platformer Mobile Gaming 52

Brand Game Development

JANUARY 5, 2018

Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. It should be kept in mind that product packaging is a key branding instrument for e-commerce, since the product typically isn’t seen in stores, or in offline advertising, such as magazines.

Games 130

Games Concepts Software Prototyping 130

Deconstructor of Fun

JULY 26, 2021

Written by Ethan Levy , who is always looking for worthy, free-to-play mobile games for the N3TWORK Scale Platform. Ask him about a free, $10,000 UA test for your game. Between executive stints at Atari, EA, Zynga, Kabam and Oculus, he has a long and impressive CV that runs the gamut of platforms, genres and business models.

Mobile 52

Mobile Mobile Mobile Gaming Games 52

Moonmana

AUGUST 11, 2022

That is why it is crucial to make sure the game you are going to launch is bug-free as well as visually attractive. . It is fair to say that any video game is a work of art. It requires game developers and designers to put a good deal of time and effort into delivering 2D concept art for a game. .

Art 52

Art Advertising Game Development Game Developer 52

iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Game analytics has a real-life impact on game players. Learn the basics of game analytics through this article by seeing how to make your games more popular by implementing these insights. It allows you to compare different versions of the same game to see how they perform over time and across platforms.

Point and Click 52

Point and Click Games Data Advertising 52

Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In a privacy-centric world, creative is more important than ever With privacy becoming more important to mobile players and the prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) in app advertising inventories, the quality of your creatives has never been more important to the success of your games.

Mobile 52

Mobile Mobile Advertising AI 52