Game Refinery

MARCH 16, 2023

From national calendar days to religious holidays, seasonal events are a great way for mobile games to find new and exciting ways to drive player engagement. We’ve updated the blog post with new seasonal event implementation examples and best practices for introducing seasonal events into your mobile game.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 10, 2024

Series Entertainment has acquired story-driven, episodic mobile game studio Pixelberry.

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AWS Games

OCTOBER 4, 2023

For mobile games in particular, managing the authentication and authorization of your players can pose some unique challenges. Some of these challenges relate to the use of mobile devices themselves. Outdated or insecure cryptography : Many mobile devices run outdated operating systems which no longer receive security updates.

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Game Refinery

AUGUST 22, 2024

We launched the GameRefinery Live Events Tracker to provide an all-in-one platform that allows users to monitor their competitors and live events in real-time, get daily updates, and analyze the features and mechanics proving the most popular with players. The choice is yours!

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

With IDFA regulation changes and an influx of new games entering the market, publishers and mobile game studios are facing an ever-uphill battle to acquire new players (UA) and retain them. However, as we wrote last year , many top-grossing mobile games have found that minigames are the best way to boost UA and player retention.

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Game Refinery

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

As so many mobile apps are free to download, these IAP offers are basically the lifeblood of mobile games, and there are plenty of different ways you can design an enticing IAP offer for your game. We covered a lot of these IAP offer implementations in our last blog post on how to build your next mobile IAP offer.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JULY 29, 2024

Written by Michail Katkoff , founder of Deconstructor of Fun and a games industry veteran with 15 years of experience in building, operating, and scaling games and game companies. The implication of government actions will bear consequences on mobile games and apps that are being distributed in the future.

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AWS Games

MARCH 13, 2025

Experience first-hand how Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Games helps build breakthrough gaming experiences at the Game Developers Conference (GDC), March 17-21, 2025 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Competition is fierce in the mobile game market, but even more so for developers of casual and hyper-casual games. So, what can mobile game developers do to increase the chances of their games performing well? Sustain and build better games by appealing to new player motivations.

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Logic Simplified

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Smartphones are as much a tool for entertainment as they are for communication, and mobile games rule the roost for keeping users entertained. This is a win-win for both players as well as game app developers , because good game apps are forever in demand. However, to minimize your costs, there is one solution to that.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 31, 2023

Yet the hard truth is that these initiatives by the platforms have done little except prolonged development cycles and created jobs inside the platforms themselves. Likelihood of the prediction: 87% #2 Publishers Push to Off-Platform Payments What we love most about Apple and Google is that they know your credit card number.

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AWS Games

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Independent game development studio, Norsfell , was founded in 2013 to forge new genres that bring people together. Now approaching its 10th anniversary, Norsfell has grown from a small startup developing mobile games into a studio with nearly 40 team members who helped launch the award-winning multi-platform game, “ Tribes of Midgard.”

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 7, 2025

Written by Michail Katkoff , founder of Deconstructor of Fun and a games industry veteran with 15 years of experience in building, operating, and scaling games and game companies. But it wasnt just the rekindling of outdoor activities that impacted gaming. Yet the platforms and investors agreed with me.

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Artoon

JUNE 16, 2023

Cross-platform mobile games are a trend that is quickly taking over the […] The post Why do you Need to Build Cross-Platform Games in 2023? appeared first on Artoon Solutions.

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Game Biz

JANUARY 24, 2023

Mobile gaming is one of the most popular app categories in the world. billion active mobile gamers worldwide in 2021, and the number is expected to grow to close to 2.3 It’s easy to understand why mobile gaming has grown so rapidly. Games are fun and can be addictive. What are Mobile Ad Networks?

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

No wonder it scores so well as mobile games. There’s a bunch of games inspired by it, and you can check out the most important ones in the dashboard below. views on TikTok, and it also has a ‘simulator’ following in the mobile games industry. DIY gives people a sense of community and achievement. views on TikTok.

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The core gameplay follows a ‘build and battle mechanic’. And building it on Unity’s new engine means they will be able to continue releasing updates and fixing bugs – something they were blocked from doing for a while. What we especially love is Rovio decided to make this an affordable premium game, rather than F2P.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Mobile gaming has become popular in recent times thanks to the growing number of mobile device users. Several mobile game engines are used to create mobile games. However, Unity has stood out as one of the most preferred and trusted mobile game engines. Let’s find out.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 13, 2025

Written by Michail Katkoff , founder of Deconstructor of Fun and a games industry veteran with 15 years of experience in building, operating, and scaling games and game companies. The gaming industry is no stranger to ambitious bets, but few are as bold as Skillzs $75 million Developer Accelerator. Lets dive in.

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AWS Games

MARCH 27, 2025

Amazon GameLift Streams , the groundbreaking new capability, enables game streaming directly to players at 1080p and 60 fps without requiring downloads or installations made its debut at GDC. AWS also hosted insightful sessions featuring Epic Games, Netflix Games, Riot Games, Jackbox Games, and more.

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Game Refinery

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Mobile game developers are constantly looking for new ways to bring in new players and keep existing players engaged with their games. One of the most successful ways of doing this is by introducing meta elements – gameplay elements and mechanics from other game genres – into your game.

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Big Games

MARCH 27, 2025

The mobile gaming industry has exploded recently. Developers are constantly seeking the best tools to create engaging, high-performance games that can run smoothly on a wide range of Android devices. Two of the most popular game enginesUnity and Unreal are the top choices for Android game development.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The experience of launching a game, even if it didn’t achieve commercial success, is valuable, and publishers believe it’s easier to address sales issues than quality or shipping problems. Find the fun factor in your game and build a demo around that Developers should do their homework before approaching publishers and investors.

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Big Games

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The mobile game industry is the most demanding industry for the past few years. Though there are millions and millions of mobile game apps available on the Play/App Store, the game companies and developers are interested in building more and more games. The secret of Success Behind the Game.

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Game Refinery

APRIL 6, 2023

With increased competition from IDFA regulation changes and new games consistently entering the market, two of the biggest challenges facing publishers and mobile game studios are acquiring new players (UA) and keeping those players in your game (player retention).

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In the second edition of The Alumni Effect, we’re focusing on another industry powerhouse: Activision Blizzard, which also includes the mobile gaming giant King. Finally, we concentrated exclusively on the gaming industry. 4 mobile games developers, founded mainly by former King’s employees. —

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Logic Simplified

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Hailing from the casual gaming brigade, these games have become synonymous with the mobile gaming experience, delivering entertainment at your fingertips with just a few taps. These games appeal to a wide audience, from casual gamers seeking quick entertainment to hardcore players chasing high scores.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Modern mobile games have high-quality animations, sounds, and visuals. Manually testing these games can be time-consuming, delaying the time-to-market. However, releasing a game that has not been thoroughly tested can affect its success and performance, leading to a poor gaming experience.

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Game Daily

MAY 19, 2023

As exhibited by this research with Analytics Edge, gaming advertisers relying solely on attribution for decision-making are increasingly leaving money on the table. Investing only in ads that reach and appeal to the same narrow audiences but are undifferentiated in mobile gaming.

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AWS Games

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Multiplayer games platform CrazyGames engages more than 35 million players around the world with browser-based titles such as Ludo King and Paper Delivery Boy in 24 different languages. Since then, the platform has grown organically and now hosts more than 3,000 games spanning different genres.

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Big Games

AUGUST 27, 2021

One of the main reasons for the increased growth in mobile game development is because of the concept of instant games. However, the mobile game development process needs an immense amount of efficiency and dedication, and is a very challenging sector. This is why many investors venture into this industry.

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Much has changed in mobile gaming since then—and not all of them for the better—but one thing’s for sure: Scopely has more than delivered. Back in 2019, we explored how Scopely was carving out its own space in the industry with a unique approach to game development focused on building a strong product foundation.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 5, 2022

We review the game of the week: Talking Tom Time Rush from Outfit7 ✉️ Received this email from a friend? These are the Mobile Games Defying Economic Headwinds — and Why In data.ai These are the Mobile Games Defying Economic Headwinds — and Why In data.ai Subscribe here!

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 5, 2023

A program that aims to improve representation and increase visibility for underrepresented creators in the mobile gaming industry. The winning game will be showcased at the annual Games for Change Festival in New York City in Summer 2024.

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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. They have expertise and knowledge on multiple platforms, which include PCs, consoles, and mobile.

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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?

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iXie gaming

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Testing mobile games is crucial as it helps you release bug-free games, boosting the gaming experience. However, in the fast-evolving tech world, developers have had to build mobile games for different operating systems (OS), including iOS, Android, and Windows.

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