Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 23, 2024

I was recently playing a mobile game. Based on a long tradition in mobile gaming, the companies get inspiration and borrow mechanics from each other to the point when the original creator becomes hard to trace. Mobile game developers face rising production and UA costs and a lack of financing. That depends on your perspective.

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Game Refinery

MAY 30, 2024

Millions of mobile games are out there battling for engagement, yet only a few titles manage to fight their way to the top. Mastering the art of LiveOps. Tencent’s PUBG Mobile, and Riot’s League of Legends: Wild Rift) might just have the answers you’re looking for. Their secret to success?

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iXie gaming

APRIL 3, 2023

Mobile gaming has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry, with millions of users spending time playing games on their smartphones and tablets. As the mobile gaming market continues to expand, mobile game developers must find ways to make their games stand out in a crowded marketplace. So, let’s dive in!

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GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 6, 2024

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?! I'm being a bit cynical here, as it is undeniable that quality free-to-play mobile games were produced before, but Genshin Impact pushed the envelope.

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GamesIndustry.biz

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox While we find ourselves experiencing a wave of announcements that online games are closing down, perhaps the most surprising was EA's decision to scrap Apex Mobile , the smartphone spin-off of its battle royale Apex Legends. Read more

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Game Industry News

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

It’s my “Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury” Episode 01 Impressions. Art: The art is amazing, and while it’s not ufotable quality, Sunrise did an amazing job. Hey all, I’m back with another of the standout series from the Fall for this week’s Anime Sunday.

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AWS Games

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Electronic Arts (EA) engages players around the globe in immersive games across PC, console, and mobile. This post was co-authored by Bryan Chiu, Site Reliability Engineer, EA.

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GamesIndustry.biz

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Electronic Arts today announced that it is laying off approximately 5% of its employees as it leans in on the parts of the business it feels will be the most successful in the years to come. Read more

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Game Development News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content.

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 9, 2023

Brothers-in-Law Eric Reynolds and Paul Harvey were building a successful business in mobile escape rooms when Covid hit. Mobile Escape had to pivot. The post The art of puzzle design • Escape Mail’s historical fiction in interactive storytelling appeared first on PreMortem Games. We are escape room builders first.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 22, 2024

The pair set up their first mobile games studio, BattleMail, in 2001 and sold it to (M)Forma a year later. Their third studio, Golf Clash creator Playdemic, opened doors in 2010 and two years ago sold to Electronic Arts for a whopping $1.4 billion – one of the biggest UK games acquisitions to date.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 11, 2023

Based in Madrid and Manila, Secret 6 is outsourcing firm that provides 3D and 2D art, QA services, and full game development support. It has worked on a wider range of titles, from AAA blockbusters like The Last of Us: Part 2 and Cyberpunk 2077 to mobile hits such as Episode and Monster Train. Read more.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 24, 2025

Its also a perfect way to interact with your fans and share their love for your game with the world through fan art, fan fiction and cosplay. Mobile gamers on TikTok are 70% more likely to talk about games on social media. By introducing your new game you can bring new players together and guide them to your store page.

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

No wonder it scores so well as mobile games. String Pull A trend for art-lovers is String Pull. views on TikTok, and it also has a ‘simulator’ following in the mobile games industry. The post DIY desserts and tie dye shirts – Mobile games inspired by social media (part 2) appeared first on PreMortem Games.

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Moonmana

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Today we’ll try to figure out the main peculiarities, styles, and differences of 2D art in game development. Even though some players consider 3D game art superior to 2D game art and believe that the latter is not so popular, we are sure of the opposite. Let’s figure out what makes 2D art special. What is 2D Art?

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 7, 2024

Headquartered in British Columbia, Canada, Simply Sweet Games is a fully remote studio that is currently developing its inaugural mobile title – the roguelike word puzzle Criss Cross Castles. Merry and Kom have over thirty years of experience in AAA, mobile, and indie game development.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 3, 2023

It's the latest example of a long-standing console and PC publisher trying to establish a foothold in the lucrative but highly competitive mobile gaming market, following Take-Two's $12.7 billion purchase of Zynga , Electronic Arts' $2.1

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AWS Games

MARCH 13, 2025

Join the team behind Netflixs Squid Game Unleashed as they lead you through building the backend for a fast-based action mobile game. Virtual art department & AWS Deadline Cloud: Running Virtual Art Department (VAD) workflows on AWS, game artists and designers can remove bottlenecks and streamline the building of game assets.

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iXie gaming

JUNE 19, 2024

One of the most important trends is 3D art, which is shaping interactive entertainment. This means that developers and artists can now make dynamic and immersive environments that players can enjoy in real-time, whether through virtual reality (VR) headsets or traditional mobile or computer devices.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 9, 2024

At Electronic Arts he did the graphics in Will Wrights team that created Spore. Detective Dotson is expected April 3, 2025 for PC, consoles and mobile. We hope to address this issue after our release, by giving assets back to the community so other creators dont hit roadblocks in telling their stories from modern India.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In the fast-paced world of mobile game development , visual effects (VFX) play a pivotal role in creating immersive experiences that captivate players. However, achieving this level of visual excellence without compromising performance on mobile devices is a delicate balancing act.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

This is why game art studios have emerged over the past decade. Instead of working on the next big blockbuster title alone, game art studios help companies create their titles with minimal financial investment. This article will explain about Game Art Studios and what it means for the future of gaming! What is a Game Art Studio?

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Grumpy Gamer

AUGUST 2, 2014

Mobile is a ok. I’m not so much interested in using them, as I’d just like to dissect and deconstruct what the state of the art is today. I want to look at the whole engine, not just the scripting language. PC based is required. HTML5 is not necessary. Screw JavaScript. Screw Lua too, but not as hard as JavaScript.

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iXie gaming

JANUARY 11, 2023

Although it’s difficult to find a trustworthy game art outsourcing studio with a solid industry background and portfolio, I’ll show you 10 reliable art outsourcing companies in this blog. . Tips on Finding the Perfect Art Outsourcing Company. Tips on Finding the Perfect Art Outsourcing Company.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 31, 2024

It’s a tribute to the time we grew up in and serves as a time capsule for that period”, says Dimas Novan, Director and Art Director of A Space for the Unbound. “We In the years that followed the team evolved into a game development studio, initially making games for Flash, HTLML5 and mobile, but now expanded to console development as well.

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The Art of the Game

MAY 24, 2023

Old, boring UI In my random bits of knowledge – I kept feeling like my mobile game just wasn’t good enough – it was distracting me. My little art director has filled dozens of 18″x24″ newsprint pads, and still draws a lot to this day. My lil art director thinks of everything A slider bar!

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 1, 2024

Their first game, Genesis Noir, was already a moving work of art. This field of visual art emphasizes abstraction and graphic design to compress storytelling into quick digestible and fun chunks.” Now, with the follow-up, Nirvana Noir , the New York-based indie studio Feral Cat Den is crafting audio-visual poetry in motion.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 3, 2023

It’s likely that if you’re reading this right now, you’ve already considered the benefits and drawbacks of outsourcing game art. However, we’ll be focusing on the benefits and importance of outsourcing art production services. In-house artists can be costly, particularly for smaller companies.

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 28, 2024

The challenge is an initiative to improve representation and increase visibility for underrepresented game developers in the mobile gaming industry. Four mobile games from indie studios in the U.S., Europe and Africa received awards for ‘innovative stories, highly engaging gameplay, and real-world impact’. Download the game here.

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The Art of the Game

APRIL 21, 2022

early ideas on the mobile game. Since I already have characters / assets / framework already in place for a game I want to make – how about bang out a mobile game that I can get out quick? ’ – the first iteration of my mobile game: Buy it when I release it, k? So – may I present ‘Go, Booper, GO!’

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Game Analytics

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

They’re masters in the art of keeping users engaged and happy. While it’s predominantly a VR app , the developers have also created a mobile app version, so users can track their progress and plan their workouts. It’s possible to learn while having fun. In fact, that’s exactly what some apps are doing. And it’s working.

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GamesIndustry.biz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Electronic Arts has announced it is shutting down The Simpsons: Tapped Out. Read more

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Big Games

JANUARY 7, 2024

Embarking on the ambitious journey of mobile game development is akin to setting sail on uncharted waters. The path is fraught with multifaceted challenges for any game development company or mobile game development services provider. How to Start Mobile Game Development? What is the essence of your game?

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Since I was a child, I always found myself surrounded by art, because most of my family were artists (ballet dancers, painters, musicians). One day I discovered video games could be much more than just ‘entertainment products’, and fell in love with the idea of mixing all the things I loved about art in a new medium.

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Grumpy Gamer

AUGUST 3, 2014

Mobile is a ok. I'm not so much interested in using them, as I'd just like to dissect and deconstruct what the state of the art is today. I want to look at the whole engine, not just the scripting language. PC based is required. HTML5 is not necessary. Screw JavaScript. Screw Lua too, but not as hard as JavaScript.

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Big Games

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Following good values and trends are essential for any mobile game development company. Hashbyte Studio is a leading mobile game development company that focuses on providing high-quality games to our audience. Hashbyte Studio For Passion and Transparency Hashbyte Studio is a prominent mobile game development company.

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GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 8, 2024

The qualities that make Monument Valley a great game are multifaceted, every aspect of it potentially worth dissecting, from its art direction to its narrative design to its minimalism. This April marks the tenth anniversary of Ustwo Games' breakout hit, Monument Valley.

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