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. The top 200 merge game titles (source: GameRefinery platform). Source: GameRefinery platform ).

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Big Games

JANUARY 9, 2025

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. Are you also curious about the future of mobile gaming? What Makes Console Games Stand Out?

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Game Refinery

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Battle passes have crept into almost every mobile game genre imaginable, with our platform showing that 66% of mobile games in the top 20% have incorporated the feature. Battle pass feature popularity trend in US iOS mobile games 2018-2023 (source: GameRefinery Platform).

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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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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.

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Starloop Studios

JULY 14, 2024

It has been long established that mobile gaming is becoming more popular and successful year over year, and now we’re seeing mobile games included in more cross-platform game development projects. Though mobile games are included [.] Though mobile games are included [.]

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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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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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Starloop Studios

APRIL 18, 2023

With the mobile gaming industry’s continued growth year after year, mobile devices are becoming a platform of choice for numerous developers and publishers. Mobile games have evolved immensely from their roots are rudimentary puzzle games into viable and complex titles in their own right.

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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. By the way, it amazes me that Apple doesn’t even notify developers when they feature their games on App Store. Where is Facebook gaming today?

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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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Game Refinery

AUGUST 2, 2023

A common way to monetize freemium mobile games is through in-app advertising, where ad placements are sold to generate profit from the entire player base. Freemium games reach wider audiences, but the risk of churn is always looming. Opt-in incentivized ads have higher player engagement and completion rates.

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Starloop Studios

AUGUST 20, 2024

In mobile games, player retention is one of the most important considerations for their continued success. Though much of a game’s success regardless of platform can be determined by its sales and critical reception, continuous player retention is the lifeblood of many mobile games.

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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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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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Starloop Studios

AUGUST 6, 2024

Understanding and crafting high-quality game UI is a discipline in its own right, with mobile game UI being a high-priority consideration for any mobile game development project. Like any other platform, mobile game UI should present a usable experience for players in an easy-to-understand way.

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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. But sorry to say, you are wrong.

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GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 19, 2024

Kwalee has launched an Arabic-language edition of its mobile game platform, Hitseeker. Read more

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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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GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 6, 2024

Since MiHoYo released Genshin Impact in 2020, an irreversible shift in perception happened across the gaming industry and among many gamers: free-to-play mobile games can actually be good?! Arguably, Genshin Impact had all the ingredients of a fully-fledged AAA console/PC game.

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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. Meet with AWS for Games experts to learn about the transformational power of generative AI and cloud game development.

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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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AWS Games

MARCH 27, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, a seismic shift that was certainly felt at the 2024 Game Developer Conference (GDC) held last week in San Francisco at the Moscone Convention Center. Check it out , and follow the recap below for a full rundown of AWS for Games activities at GDC 2024.

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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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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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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Torchlight Inifinite is an ARPG (action roleplaying game), and the fourth title in the series made by XD Entertainment. But not only is it the first to make it to mobile, it’s also the first one to be free to play. What we especially love is Rovio decided to make this an affordable premium game, rather than F2P.

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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. The key takeaway is how crucial it is to be adaptable and offer various gaming options.

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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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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.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

He has helped numerous developers close deals and accumulated a ton of invaluable experience in the world of game publishing and funding. “I I get to travel the world and help indie game developers succeed.” In the meantime developers are forced to get really creative”, says Berenbaum. Absolutely chicken! “In

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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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Game Biz

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The mobile gaming industry was no exception and experienced a significant drop in eCPM (effective cost per thousand impressions) due to these challenges. Their interest comes as no surprise, as eCPM is one factor developers looking to monetize their users with ads and purchases cannot control. • Consistent factors influencing eCPM. •

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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? And how do you know which trends will be a hit with a gaming audience?

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iXie gaming

APRIL 3, 2023

Mobile gaming has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry, with millions of users spending time playing games on their smartphones and tablets. As the mobile gaming market continues to expand, mobile game developers must find ways to make their games stand out in a crowded marketplace.

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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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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In the fast-paced world of mobile game development , visual effects (VFX) play a pivotal role in creating immersive experiences that captivate players. However, achieving this level of visual excellence without compromising performance on mobile devices is a delicate balancing act.

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