Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The puzzle genre is a powerhouse in mobile gaming, generating over $7 billion annually in in-app purchases (IAP). This success highlights their ability to generate revenue through a balanced mix of IAP and ads. After completing a level, players can opt to watch a rewarded ad to multiply their in-game earnings.

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AWS Games

MARCH 27, 2024

AWS Session Highlights Harnessing generative AI to create unlimited content within game worlds : Saltwater Games details the generative AI architecture of “Resurgence,” an upcoming free-to-play, post-apocalyptic, open-world crafting and survival game. the #1 casual game launch of 2023 : Scopely’s Monopoly Go!

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Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

This is the second and the final part of the series on how to build and grow products with data (you can find the first part here ). Oleg has built his data driven product management expertise working on some of the biggest games as well as some of the biggest social platforms in the World. The new move disrupted this balance.

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Game Daily

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

. “You’ll be able to open the content creation tool, grab a monster, throw it in the crafting station which allows you to change the monster and alter its stats all within parameters either within the game. So all of the balance that we enforce is maintained.”

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Logic Simplified

JULY 18, 2022

The game is played across various categories like general knowledge, celebrities, sea creatures, sports and more! It is a free, fun multiplayer mobile game app where players can expand their knowledge about the world around them, earn virtual currency and win real-world prizes at the tip of their fingers. Node JS and Socket.IO

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Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 24, 2024

In a recent podcast featuring Lexi Sydow , Director of Corporate Marketing and Insights at Sensor Tower, several key insights were shared about the current state and future of mobile gaming, mobile marketing, and the dynamic between apps and games. Sources: Sensor Tower State of Gaming 2024 Data.ai

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Deconstructor of Fun

JULY 11, 2023

I love setting a bold hypothesis and then testing it against data. I’m also not married to any of my ideas and I’m willing to change my opinion against compelling data-supported arguments. This might be because the majority of employees are working on projects they like and have already found a good work-life balance.

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iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2023

Hyper-casual games are simple, easy-to-play games that have become increasingly popular in recent years. With the rise of smartphones and mobile gaming, hyper-casual games have exploded in popularity due to their accessibility and addictiveness.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 14, 2023

Last week in Istanbul, Google and Deconstructor of Fun brought together a thousand-strong group of high-level mobile game execs to talk about the future of the business. His data and insights were based on US data as a proxy for the western market, and focused on platform privacy, or the “Apple global mobile game recession”.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JULY 24, 2023

Youtube Listen on Spotify Playrix is the third largest mobile game maker in the world You likely know Playrix from its hit titles Homescapes, Gardenscapes, Fishdom, and Township. They’re also one of the very few mobile gaming companies that have bounced back to the previous heights after Apple’s privacy changes.

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

It is important that the group comprises of players with varying levels of skills within the game’s genre, which allows the developers to get feedback from various points of view. Video games have evolved significantly over the years, branching out onto different platforms such as mobile devices, PC, and Consoles.

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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 2, 2022

Gaming expert speakers talked about the hottest topics in the gaming industry from 2022 predictions to rising game categories, from blockchain & NFT gaming to launch strategies. Mobile games market predictions in 2022 Michail Katkoff, Savage Game Studios, and Deconstructor of Fun.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 29, 2024

It's important for the event design not to simply rely on a balance which becomes harder at the end of the event, but instead offer the player a more complex and difficult task based on pre-existing mechanics. But for the vast majority of mobile games, this approach will not work. This way, we can engage the player for longer.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 27, 2019

Both of the authors are true fans of Command & Conquer franchise and both of the authors understand all to well how hard it is to ship a hit mobile game. No matter how you look at it, Command and Conquer Rivals is a good mobile game and the team behind it should be proud of the game they shipped.

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Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In the latest episode of the DoF Podcast, Mishka reconnects with Rina Onur Sirinoglu, CEO of Spyke Games, to talk about her exciting new mobile gaming venture, which recently secured a $55 million seed round. We never put anything into the game without thorough testing, even if it means delaying us for two to three weeks.”

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 4, 2019

This one is written by Om Tandon (Director of User Experience, DIGIT Game Studios) and Abhimanyu Kumar (Mobile Games Consultant). Unless otherwise specified, all ranking, downloads and revenue data below has been acquired through the wonderful data services of Sensor Tower. Second, the minimisation of drill downs.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Unless otherwise specified, all the data has been provided by the wonderful services of App Annie. Hearthstone’s recent sets have also caused balance problems for the game, and in the time it takes to adjust, players churn at higher rates. And, since Magic’s not on mobile, AppAnnie can’t see into their revenues.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 6, 2022

Passes can generate different player experiences, follow a different balance, and emphasize different components depending on the genre and audience. It’s also important to understand that Passes are not a straightforward feature to balance that can be applied to any game without risks.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This is a well-balanced team in terms of disciplines, covering software, design, and art. on mobile in first 2 years PUBG Mobile hits $9B in lifetime consumer spending Last week's Leaders Summit demonstrated the huge potential of the $6.8bn MENA market $1.5 billion downloads weekly - how healthy is the mobile games market?

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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 25, 2022

Cookie Run is has some imporessive traction in the Western markets, which may potentially turn this game into a proper worldwide hit. The card-battling RPG genre was one of the first in mobile games that enjoyed success at scale and popularity around the world.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 3, 2020

Hoping that your game is going to become a cultural phenomenon is a super long shot and often requires access to a top IP that can be very expensive. This is the main reason why mobile game businesses are extremely dependent on User Acquisition (UA), and mastering UA is crucial in building a highly scaled mobile app business.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 3, 2019

There was also this no-name developer Supercell that launched their first mobile games just few miles away back in 2012. data from the ever amazing Sensor Tower. What makes this game so successful? data from the unrivalled GameRefinery. An unprecedented success from a no-name developer.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 2, 2023

This seems very low frequency for a mobile game, particularly a new one that should be trying to maintain player engagement with new content. To answer that question I’ve calculated Revenue per Download (RPD) but only taking in account data for D30 onwards (i.e. removing any downloads and revenue generated before D30).

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 21, 2021

Visit Facebook Gaming where you’ll find an incredible amount of insightful, actionable, and relevant information along with tips, tools, and solutions to help you grow your business. Unless otherwise specified, all the data has been provided by the powerful Sensor Tower and analyzed by the author(s). Helsinki Here’s a caveat though.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 4, 2020

All the data is derived from Sensor Tower’s fantastic data plarform. Most mobile gaming companies bet on incremental innovation as their gateway to success. They make marginal improvements to an existing game, hoping to convince enough players to switch to their game. Cover image: Talouselämä. #1

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 17, 2020

Unless otherwise specified, all the data has been provided by the wonderful services of App Annie and analysed by the author(s). Kudos to their unrivalled data support! Here are the three things you need to know about ironSource: #1: They’re developing the most robust, data-driven growth engine for mobile games. #2:

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Nancy is the Head of User Acquisition and Growth Strategy at East Side Games , a publisher known for IP-driven hit games such as “The Office,” “Trailer Park Boys,” and “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Ludovic is an International Growth Consultant at Google who advises mobile gaming clients on their international expansion strategies.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Travis Boatman : Travis has held senior leadership positions at a bunch of major gaming and mobile gaming companies including Mattel, JAMDAT, EA, and Zynga. a mobile and PC games studio located in Southern California. Impact of data in games Hiring for cultural fit Initial focus post funding Why you need to panic!

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 23, 2023

This system has created amazing virality, as players can easily share their deck codes on platforms like Reddit or Marvel Snap Zone, leading to constant changes in the game's meta. As certain decks become dominant, players can quickly create counter decks to keep the game balanced and interesting.

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 27, 2020

This deconstruction will explain how Township consistently grew and blossomed into a game that boasts an astonishing $200M yearly run rate 7 years after it was originally launched. Data from the best in business, Sensor Tower. Strong iPad monetization indicates that this is a game played at home by a more mature audience.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 13, 2021

Visit Facebook Gaming where you’ll find an incredible amount of insightful, actionable, and relevant information along with tips, tools, and solutions to help you grow your business. Unless otherwise specified, all the data has been provided by the powerful Sensor Tower and analyzed by the author(s). They can see what creatives work.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 19, 2021

Visit Facebook Gaming where you’ll find an incredible amount of insightful, actionable, and relevant information along with tips, tools, and solutions to help you grow your business. Unless otherwise specified, all the data has been provided by the powerful Sensor Tower and analyzed by the author(s).

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Guest post by Kenneth Landen , Director of Product at Hit Factor Executive Summary In the ever-evolving landscape of mobile gaming, Supercell's Brawl Stars has undergone a remarkable resurgence, transforming challenges into triumphs. Culminating with the highest revenue month the game has seen in years in January 2024.

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CG Spectrum

JUNE 10, 2024

They oversee both the foundation and execution of the game mechanics and overall user experience. Some game designers focus on combat balance, using spreadsheets and simulations to provide challenges without impossibility. Some hone in on game controls, trying to make them responsive and meaningful to players.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Unless otherwise specified, all the data has been provided by the wonderful services of App Annie. Even with the boost brought by Mario Kart, Racing only accounted for approximately 1% of the mobile market revenue ( compared to RPG which accounts for 30%+, or strategy/puzzle that account for 15% ).

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

First week after global launch: - Call of Duty Mobile (October 1-7, 2019): 70M downloads - PUBG MOBILE (March 18-24, 2018): 26M downloads - Fortnite (iOS only, March 15-21, 2018): 7M downloads *Worldwide data excludes China android. billion in 2018, making it the highest-earning mobile game of 2018.

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Deconstructor of Fun

AUGUST 27, 2019

This deconstruct is written by Eva Grillova (Game Designer at Smirk Game Studios) and Abhimanyu Kumar (Mobile Games Consultant). Unless otherwise specified, all ranking, downloads and revenue data below has been acquired through the wonderful data services of App Annie. Archero’s complete game loop.

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