Mobile publisher Nordcurrent acquires River End Games
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
With River End under its belt, Nordcurrent aims to get deeper into the console and PC game market while maintaining its strong mobile presence.
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Sony and NCSoft form "global partnership" focused on console and mobile games
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
NCSoft and SIE plan to partner on a number of "global businesses.across and beyond genres and regions," including the mobile games space.
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Microsoft is not ready to deprioritize Xbox consoles
Game Developer
DECEMBER 13, 2024
While Microsoft's new global marketing campaign reaffirms a shift in their strategy to attract Xbox users off-console, questions are raised over the company's readiness in the cloud, mobile, PC, and handheld segments.
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Mobile 3D Games vs. Console Games: What’s the Future of Mobile Gaming?
Big Games
JANUARY 9, 2025
The gaming world is changing fast, and mobile phones are leading the charge. Not too long ago, we could only dream of playing high-quality 3D games on our phones. Mobile gaming becomes more impressive with every new smartphone release, making traditional gaming methods out of vogue.
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Gameloft closes Budapest studio as it shifts focus to console and PC
Game Developer
MARCH 7, 2023
Gameloft will still make mobile games, but it sounds like it wants to continue pursuing the PC and console crowd after the success of Disney Dreamlight Valley.
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Apple stakes its claim to AAA gaming on mobile with iPhone 15 Pro series
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Apple revealed the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro series, powered by a redesigned GPU, with exclusive ports of AAA console and PC games. This insight explores its importance, and why meaningful gains for publishers are far from guaranteed.
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The Rise of Hybridization in Mobile Games: How Developers are Genre Mashing Their Way to Success
Game Refinery
MAY 4, 2023
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.
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Levelling Up: What We Learned After Building a Studio From Scratch
Game Developer
DECEMBER 15, 2023
In 2021, we started building one of Saudi Arabia’s first-ever dedicated games studios, aiming to create ground-breaking titles for PC, console, and mobile that the region could call its own.
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Game-Changing Storytelling: How To Integrate Narrative Elements in Mobile Games
Game Refinery
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Narrative design has always been an important part of video game development, but its significance in modern-day games continues to grow as narrative elements play an important role in player engagement and retention. One newcomer to the subgenre that has been putting this to the test is Farlight Games’ Call of Dragons.
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What Resident Evil Village on iOS tells us about the future of AAA mobile game development
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox When you play Resident Evil Village on an iPad Pro, it's flabbergasting to believe that this is Capcom's latest mainline entry running natively on a mobile device, looking every bit as good as its home console counterparts.
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Minigames Revisited: How Developers Are Continuing to Tap into Trends and Drive Engagement
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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Top Unreal Game Development Companies in 2024
Logic Simplified
APRIL 1, 2024
Looking for a Real Unreal Game Development Company? The potential for building epic games on Unreal by game app developers and creators across industries has increased. The potential for building epic games on Unreal by game app developers and creators across industries has increased.
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Why You Need a Unity Specialist for your Unity Game Development
Starloop Studios
DECEMBER 1, 2022
There’s a reason that games on Unity make up somewhere around half of all games on mobile, PC, and console. Unity game development is user friendly, accessible, highly customisable, and offers a wide range of opportunities for developers to implement into their final gaming experience.
Only a handful of studios in Slovakia generate the lion share of game revenues
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Pixel Federation is still the biggest game studio in the country, both in employment (270 workers) and revenue. All these numbers and more interesting facts about the Slovakian games industry are taken from the annual report from the Slovak Game Developers Association (SGDA). of game releases. of releases.
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A crash course in porting your game to mobile
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Porting successful PC and console games to mobile has become common practice. Soon after, the studio revealed that it had planned to port Vampire Survivors to mobile sooner, but couldn't find a business partner who agreed with its monetisation approach , so eventually decided to do it all in-house. Read more
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PlaySide on growing Dumb Ways To Die: "We just passed Pokémon on TikTok"
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
PlaySide won Studio of the Year at the Australian Game Developer Awards last month, an achievement crowning over a decade in game development. We've worked with Disney, Warner Bros, Paramount, SkyDance, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network," lists Ryan McMahon, general manager for PC and console at PlaySide Studios. "If
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Google opens its $2m fund for Latam indies
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 16, 2024
A group of Latin American game studios will receive a share of $2 million, with each recipient receiving between $150,000 to $200,000. The fund is open to indie game developers that have already launched a game on Google Play or other mobile platforms, PC and console. Read more
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From California to the Philippines with friendly goblins: The story of Orc Chop Games
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 12, 2024
The story behind the game, meanwhile, is one of a married couple forming a new studio on the success of their mobile zombie game and moving from the US to the Philippines. Co-founders Vince and Susan McDonnell first hit was Zombie Farm, a mobile title they self-published under former studio The Playforge.
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Mobile vs. Console Gaming: A Detailed Guide
Juego Studio
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
The advancement in technology has given rise to many gaming platforms. Consoles and mobiles are two of them. Consoles have larger screens, and high-quality graphics, and can perform multiple actions using game controllers. Both platforms have their advantages and disadvantages.
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Most Popular Programming Languages for Game Development
Real Programming
JUNE 12, 2023
True, parents today didn’t grow up pumping quarters into pinball machines, but video games have come a long way in just the past few years. Today, the value of the video game industry has eclipsed Hollywood. Video games are played on phones, computers, gaming consoles, and tablets. Many don’t, and that’s fine too!
Mordhau on consoles: “A lot of smoke and mirrors go into making things hit”
PreMortem.Games
JULY 17, 2023
Now that Mordhau has arrived on both PlayStation and Xbox , console players finally get the chance to hack & slash their way through medieval battlegrounds. The brutal and bloody combat game from Slovenian developer Triternion has already been very successful for the last 4 years on PC.
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Why 70% of Developers Prefer Unity for Mobile Game Development
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.
Take a break from busy GDC and meet Dutch developers at The Netherlands Lounge
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 13, 2023
Want to get away from the hustle and bustle in the Moscone Centre and just have a good conversation and decent coffee with Dutch games industry professionals? Here you will find game developers, publishers and tool- and tech providers ready to do business. We create games that make you smile”, says CEO Stein Damen. “By
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The Mobile Games Industry In the Year 2023
Deconstructor of Fun
JANUARY 31, 2023
. - Executive of a small developer who has till date amassed well over 100M installs on mobile The end of discovery also means that there will be no indie breakouts from small indie developers. Instead, the indie developers will have three options. Join one of the few powerful game companies taking over mobile.
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The Role of Post-Launch Support in Game Development
Starloop Studios
JULY 17, 2024
In the modern gaming industry, the game development process rarely ends after launch and continues in another form with post-launch support. New releases across all platforms, including mobile, console, and PC, generally receive varying degrees of post-launch support with game updates comprising bug fixes, new content, and more.
Learn From the Best: Top 10 Mobile Game Development Companies in the World
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. The key takeaway is how crucial it is to be adaptable and offer various gaming options.
How To Choose The Best Mobile Game Development Engine for Your Gaming Project
Logic Simplified
OCTOBER 18, 2023
If you are planning to develop a mobile game, then it is crucial to understand that a successful game that attracts players and stands out in crowded app stores takes a lot of time, effort and dedication. Selecting the most suitable mobile game engine is one of the crucial decisions that must be taken.
Pearl Abyss exploring beyond Black Desert
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 9, 2023
But the Korean company has been working to grow its business, opening offices in North America and Europe, bringing Black Desert Online to consoles and mobile, and more recently announcing plans for three new games: Crimson Desert, DokeV, and Plan 8. Read more
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Untold Stories of ex-Activision Blizzard King’s Founders
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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How to Build Better Live Events with the GameRefinery Live Events Tracker
Game Refinery
AUGUST 22, 2024
With 95% of game makers developing or maintaining a live service game, live events have become one of the most important elements of finding and maintaining success in not just the mobile market, but PC and console too. Putting that framework together isn’t easy.
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Three Minutes to Eight developer Chaosmonger Studio “Multiple stories moving parallel”
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 27, 2023
His experience in those fields really helped him in his game development career. Overall, I’d say that coming from the film industry definitely helped the script-writing process for games”, he says. Consoles and Mobile will follow in a few weeks.
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AWS gears up for action-packed Gamescom and Devcom 2024
AWS Games
AUGUST 15, 2024
One of the world’s most anticipated games industry events, the conference brings together developers, publishers, hardware manufacturers, and cloud providers from around the world alongside the gaming community to celebrate industry achievements and discuss the trends shaping the industry’s future. Register here. Register here.
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Daniel Macharia’s bold leap from banking to video games
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 11, 2023
He decided to leave his career in banking for video game development a month before his 25th birthday. His journey took an exciting turn when he landed a full sponsorship from the French Embassy in Kenya to visit Rubika, a leading school for Video Games, 2D/3D Animation, and Design in France.
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Challenges and Solutions to Achieve an Efficient Quality Process — A Mobile Game Developer Perspective
Game Global
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Imagine the perfect mobile game: The graphics are stunning, the sound is second to none—and it’s going down a storm in your domestic market, but what happens when you decide to take it global? Which best practices can help make your mobile game a global hit? Read on to get the highlights of a very interesting discussion.
5 Tactics for the Volatile PC/Console Market
Deconstructor of Fun
AUGUST 26, 2024
This conversation painted a nuanced picture of the current market, particularly the PC/console segment, and offered a glimpse into its future trajectory. Mobile Opening Up: mobile gaming is set to grow by 3%, driven by improving economic conditions, platforms opening up, and increasing the success of existing big hits.
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Unreal Engine for Android Game Development: What to Expect
Moonmana
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Mobile games are currently at the peak of their popularity. They continue to attract diverse audiences all over the globe, and game developers, for their part, continue offering unique and thrilling titles to suit any taste. . But what is the secret to the creation of an exceptional gaming experience?
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Why Renovation and Construction Elements Are Becoming More Popular in Casual Games
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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The Advantages of PC Game Development
Starloop Studios
AUGUST 24, 2022
The gaming industry continues to grow year after year and proves to be one of the most popular forms of entertainment out there. It’s never been easier to find games to play due to their accessibility on consoles, mobile devices, and PC. Each platform has its own set of advantages and disadvantages, but PC [.].
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The Play Pendulum • A theory of innovation cycles in interactive entertainment
PreMortem.Games
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Atari led the charge, creating new types of games for home consoles. Games like Pong , Asteroids , and Space Invaders weren’t just technical achievements; they represented entirely new forms of play. Within two years, the market became saturated with undifferentiated content as over 100 third-party developers rushed in.
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Best Online Game Development Solutions for Your Smartphones
Big Games
AUGUST 17, 2021
Earlier the game players were constricted to play online games such as simple puzzles to adventures series only on the desktop, but the massive development of mobile technology within the past few years has brought a noticeable change in the game application development industry.
Scaling Art Production for Live-Service Games: Challenges, Innovations, and Future-Ready Pipelines
iXie gaming
MARCH 2, 2025
Whether it’s battle passes, time-limited collaborations, or seasonal events, studios must constantly introduce new content without disrupting the games visual and technical integrity. Live-service game development presents unique challenges that traditional pipelines werent designed to handle. These include: (i).
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What are AAA Games and Mobile Games?
iXie gaming
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
With the rise of the gaming industry, two distinct categories of games have emerged: AAA games and mobile games. These games offer different gaming experiences, target different audiences, and have unique testing requirements for game QA. Can Mobile Games Be AAA?
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How to Turn Your Smartphone into a Gaming Console: The Best Gaming Apps
Big Games
JANUARY 31, 2024
Our smartphones have become more than just communication devices- they are now powerful gaming consoles that fit right into our pockets. With an extensive array of games at our fingertips, turning your smartphone into a gaming console is easier than ever.
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The magical realism of Indonesia in the 90’s captured in A Space for the Unbound
PreMortem.Games
JULY 31, 2024
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. A Space for the Unbound is their own developed IP. “We all at Mojiken love cats! It is surely growing.
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