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How Mobile Game Developers Are Using Anime to Boost Engagement and Revenue Across the Globe

Game Refinery

Anime has always had an immense following in Japan and Asia, but its popularity in the West has grown significantly over the past decade. The US anime market is expected to be valued at over $60bn by 2030 , more than twice what it was a decade ago.

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Detective Dotson by Masala Games is a cultural joyride through modern-day India

PreMortem.Games

While there certainly are games which feature India as a setting, both from Indian studios and international companies, they tend to focus on fantasy or mythical aspects of the nation. Later, at Pixar, he worked on animated classics like Toy Story 3 and Brave that went on to win three Oscars.

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Untold Stories of ex-Activision Blizzard King’s Founders

Deconstructor of Fun

For quick answers, refer to our PDF featuring the essential data points from this article: GDEV x InvestGame – Feature #5 For a comprehensive analysis, let’s delve into the detailed investigation below. a fantasy multiplayer RPG, but the project was shut down in May’24. What’s up with the exits?

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Telegram x Web3 Gaming: Why So Popular and How Can I Get In On This?

Deconstructor of Fun

Feels as smooth as Meta’s WhatsApp or Apple’s iChat Solid mobile chat app with a desktop version that keeps conversations in perfect synch Minimal but well-crafted features like animated stickers, easy group chatting w/ sub-topics, etc. Once user are in your game, the k-factor tricks from Facebook gaming days come into play.

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2024 Cherry-picks

Mircosoft Game Dev

What a year it has been, with the number of Godot submissions in game jams rising to new heights, more people working for the Godot Foundation than ever before , and most industry award shows featuring one if not more games made with Godot. The PvP auto-battler with a medieval fantasy theme has quickly gained popularity with content creators!

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Mobile Gaming in 2025: 10 Trends That Matter

Deconstructor of Fun

If youre not Scopely, Dream, or Supercell, breaking in is a fantasy. Gen Z expects snackable gameplay, social features, and a modern aesthetic. Gender Targeting: Fantasy or Future? Whether its anime, Marvel, Monopoly, or Fate/Stay Night , the message is clear: attention is a borrowed asset now. Its not about pandering.

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword sees the classic series renewed with Capcom's latest technology

Game Developer

With its stylish combat, strong environmental design, and realistic facial and performance capture—featuring actor Takeshi Kaneshiro as the protagonist, Samanosuke Akechi—the original game became one of the PS2's early breakout hits.