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

Game Refinery

In the past, hybridization was mainly seen in 4X strategy games that merged with puzzle and idle RPG mechanics , but in recent months this phenomenon has spread to titles of all shapes and sizes across the market – not just the hybrid-casual genre. In many respects, this change isn’t particularly surprising.

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Stuff and Things and Monkey Island

Grumpy Gamer

Hopefully this will open up the pure pleasure that is Monkey Island to a whole new generation of gamer that knows only how to use a console controller. About a year and a little more ago, as I began designing the uber-awesome DeathSpank , I played all the way through The Secret of Monkey Island to refresh myself on the puzzles and dialog.

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Stuff and Things and Monkey Island

Grumpy Gamer

Hopefully this will open up the pure pleasure that is Monkey Island to a whole new generation of gamer that knows only how to use a console controller. About a year and a little more ago, as I began designing the uber-awesome DeathSpank , I played all the way through The Secret of Monkey Island to refresh myself on the puzzles and dialog.

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Short N Sweet looks to open up a new sector in console gaming

Game Daily

On consoles, where access to publishing is tougher, they are far less common. Mostly, this is to do with the console business model, which favors big productions that offer consumers multiple hours of gameplay. The way we see it, console players are still getting to learn about that option but it’s been a slower process.”

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List of most popular video game genres in 2023

Logic Simplified

9 Most Popular Video Game Genres Dominating the Gaming Market Adventure Games Adventure games feature minimal fighting and rely rather on narrative. Players typically interact with the environment and other characters in order to solve puzzles containing clues to advance in the gameplay. Which gaming genres should you choose?

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Capcom: Over 40 Years in the Market – A Brief History 

Game Errors

Starting with a port of 1942 for the Nintendo Entertainment System also published in 1985, Capcom began focusing on the home console market, which would eventually become its main segment. In 1987 the game was finally ready, and Capcom released its first competitive fighting game: Street Fighter.

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2021 Predictions #3 Top Mobile RPGs Will Go Cross Platform

Deconstructor of Fun

Small Giant did it with Puzzle and Empires. This makes RPGs the third-largest genre on mobile after Strategy ($5.0Bn) and Puzzle ($5.1Bn) games. Puzzle RPG Within the Puzzle RPG Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle continues to reign supreme powered by its strong home market of Japan, which brings over half of its +$600M a year revenues.