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

Game Refinery

Some titles, such as Umamusume: Pretty Derby, have taken things one step further by taking a multimedia approach, with mobile games, anime, and manga series all coexisting and building an ever-expanding universe. You see, many anime-based games attempt to retell the same story from the series they are based on.

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The Rise of Hybridization in Mobile Games: How Developers are Genre Mashing Their Way to Success

Game Refinery

We’ve been writing about the growth of ‘hybrid’ mobile games – when a title merges two or more genres to create an entirely new gameplay experience – since 2020, but hybrid games have evolved a lot since then, especially when it comes to the game genres that are being merged together. So what are the benefits?

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Fruit Ninja-creator Luke Muscat on the highs and lows of solo development “I’m just super motivated” 

PreMortem.Games

Luke Muscat is no stranger to success in the mobile gaming world. I didnt feel like I was learning that much with each new game, he says. Every game was exciting and challenging, but professionally I was just kinda doing the same thing with similar challenges each time.

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Mobile gaming loyalty is key to lasting revenues

Game Daily

The mobile games market is dominated by a few titles that players return to again and again. Fostering that kind of loyalty is crucial, especially given that only around two percent of a game’s player base can generate up to 95 percent of its in-app purchase revenue. The report is also based on interviews with players.

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Why Some Puzzle Games are More Addicting Than Others?

Deconstructor of Fun

When Ahmetcan isnt busy crafting and designing killer features, youll find him exploring Berlin's vibrant tech scene or writing for Deconstructor of Fun in one of the hipster cafes of the city. The puzzle genre is a powerhouse in mobile gaming, generating over $7 billion annually in in-app purchases (IAP). Succeed in the market.

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How data fuels the growth of John Ikpeme’s (and friends) Dash Studios

PreMortem.Games

I don’t write any code; instead, I handle data from our games or the market to guide the company’s direction. I’m involved in meetings about the game’s future, pitches, and investor relations. From that moment, Ikpeme was determined to bring the game to life. I focus on data at Dash Studios,” says Ikpeme. “I

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The Game Industry Has Spoken: Remote vs. Hybrid vs. On-Site

Deconstructor of Fun

When it comes to what would increase already very high job satisfaction, pay is the primary driver (37%) with interesting projects (17.0%) and better work/life balance (14%%) trailing as the second and third factors. Although I am surprised of pay is so important for increased happiness. But this is why we do surveys.

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