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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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How Mobile Game Developers Are Using In-Game Collaboration Events to Boost Player Retention

Game Refinery

As an example, PUBG Mobile’s collaboration with the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion introduced giant Mechs into its battle royale map that would attempt to shoot down players, while Cookie Run Kingdom’s collaboration with the K-pop band BTS saw the action-RPG gacha game adding a rhythm game mode. Does it match your target demographic?

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Phoenix Rising International Film Festival 2023: A new dawn for indie cinema

Filmustage

The Phoenix Rising International Film Festival (PRIFF) is no exception, embodying the spirit of indie cinema in its truest form. Dive into the history, significance, and offerings of PRIFF, and discover how the world of independent film is evolving. Filmustage : Reshaping film production management for the digital age.

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The art of Christmas cinema: Films every screenwriter should study

Filmustage

These films, going beyond just holiday entertainment, often become a canvas for exploring deeper human emotions and universal themes. One of the most striking elements is the emotional resonance these films create. Finally, the themes of hope, family, and love in these films resonate universally.

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A comprehensive guide to in-demand roles in film and games

CG Spectrum

There are many reasons why people pursue a career in film and video games—it’s a creative, dynamic, challenging, and rewarding industry that gives artists opportunities to work on world-class projects while earning a regular income. How would you like to contribute, creatively and technically, to a film or game?

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I’m making an RPG!

Keith Burgun

Starting somewhere in 2020, I started this huge dive into the Final Fantasy series – strangely enough, starting with the XIII trilogy. This article , in particular, from Nintendo Power, I have a distinct memory of reading and being totally transfixed by the concept of the world of Final Fantasy 1. (I A cool, fun game.

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How to become a 3D Lighting Artist

CG Spectrum

3D lighting involves simulating the behavior of light in a real-world or fantasy situation, including shadows, reflections, highlights, and color, using specialized lighting software and rendering tools. Scene from the 3D animation Finding Nemo before and after its been lit and rendered by a 3D lighting artist (Image: Pixar).

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