Series Entertainment acquires mobile game studio Pixelberry Studios
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 10, 2024
Series Entertainment has acquired story-driven, episodic mobile game studio Pixelberry.
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The app store standoff is a chance to reshape mobile game discovery | Opinion
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 3, 2024
While the growth outlook for mobile is much more optimistic than it has been in years – with Data.ai projecting up to 4% year over year growth – Epic and Google's court proceedings and Apple's response to Digital Markets Act legislation have cast a shadow over this promising growth and the future of the mobile games industry.
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Olivier Madiba’s Kiro’o Games is building a Pan-African entertainment ecosystem
PreMortem.Games
JUNE 30, 2023
Kiro’o Games is an ambitious game development company based in Yaounde, Cameroon. Founder and CEO Olivier Madiba is pursuing his dream of creating the biggest African game studio by building a Pan-African entertainment ecosystem which encapsulates games, comics, animation and even restaurants. This is his story.
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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. Sell their game to a safe harbor, such as Apple Arcade, Netflix, or similar. Join one of the few powerful game companies taking over mobile.
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What does the Digital Markets Act mean for mobile game developers?
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
The EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) was passed in November 2022 and at the time was heralded as a proverbial "game patch" set to rebalance the digital playing field. But fast forward to today, with the effects of the DMA now taking shape in reality, what does this all really mean for the games and interactive entertainment industry?
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How Much Does It Cost To Develop a 2D Online Teen Patti Mobile Game App?
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.
The top 22 mobile games of 2022
Game Analytics
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Masters of simulation, this studio is renowned for making popular sim games for mobile. In the game, you run your own farm, create your own products, and sell to the local community through your own small business. Just adding a unique theme or idea can make your title stand out from the ocean of games out there.
How Mobile Gaming Could Come to an End
Deconstructor of Fun
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Facebook used games for growth and discarded them quickly as it didn’t need them anymore. The platform killed the booming gaming business by handicapping the distribution channels used to grow our games. I believe that mobile games could be facing the same deliberate death-by-a-platform as games Facebook suffered a decade ago.
Why Endless Runner Games Are So Popular
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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Newzoo looks at different generations • Mobile most popular among all ages
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 20, 2023
With each passing generation, gaming becomes more popular. For Generation Alpha, video games are the number one source of entertainment, with 22% of their leisure time spent on gaming. Baby Boomers, in comparison, only allocate 11% of their spare time for gaming. Gen X (born 1965-1980 / 43-58 y.o.)
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Checkmate: Discussing the Rise of Chess Games on Mobile
Game Refinery
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Video games have come a long way since they were first conceptualized in the 1950s, with expansive open worlds that can fit right in your pocket, but you don’t need to go back 70 years to see what games looked like back then. So, what’s to blame?
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The Play Pendulum • A theory of innovation cycles in interactive entertainment
PreMortem.Games
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Joost van Dreunen argues there’s a deeper, cyclical pattern that explains why interactive entertainment has entered a down period. A visualization of annual consumer spending on interactive entertainment, alongside key industry events, illustrates these shifts. And finally, mobile gaming further transformed the industry.
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Carry1st receives investment from Sony
GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 29, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox African mobile games publisher Carry1st announced it has received an investment from Sony Innovation Fund. It's the first to receive funding from Sony's initiative that intends to expand entertainment businesses within Africa. Read more
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Monster Hunter Wilds sweeps the 2024 Gamescom Awards
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 27, 2024
The upcoming title, which is due to launch in 2025, won Best Sony PlayStation Game and Best Announcement alongside the Most Epic and Most Entertaining categories. Supermassive Games' Little Nightmares 3 won Best Microsoft Xbox Game, Best Visuals, and Best Audio. Read more
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Nordcurrent snaps up Cinemaware library
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Mobile games firm Nordcurrent has acquired Cinemaware's title portfolio from Starbreeze Entertainment. Nordcurrent intends to expand its game offerings with titles such as Defender of the Crown, Wings, and S.D.I. Read more
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Mobile Games Aren’t Your Enemy if You Play Right
Big Games
AUGUST 19, 2021
In general, non-gamers do not have a good opinion about playing mobile games. And discussing the benefits of playing mobile games is a bit of a controversial topic. But before knowing the benefits, let us discuss mobile games. But before knowing the benefits, let us discuss mobile games.
The Secret Behind Building a Great Mobile Game
Big Games
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
But in today’s competitive world, the players are unaware of about 80% of the games, while 20% of the games are unprofitable and are removed from the online medium. What Makes a Great Mobile Game? We have first understood the success strategy of a mobile game. Building a Riveting Mobile Game.
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. They have expertise and knowledge on multiple platforms, which include PCs, consoles, and mobile.
Stumble Guys vs. Eggy Party: Which Fall Guys Clone Is the King of Mobile?
Game Refinery
JANUARY 5, 2023
They say imitation is a form of flattery, and there’s no shortage of mobile games that share a striking similarity with other popular titles in the PC, console and mobile markets. Why isn’t there a mobile version of Fall Guys? Stumble Guys vs.
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How Mobile Games Can Buck the Recession
Deconstructor of Fun
DECEMBER 5, 2022
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 These three factors have traditionally made mobile gaming venture capital (VC) friendly, which brings in the funding that keeps the flywheel turning.
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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The State of the Mobile Games Market in 2023
Deconstructor of Fun
JANUARY 17, 2023
State of the Mobile Games Market The Western mobile games market , which we broadly analyze by removing the Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese and Korean markets from the numbers, saw overall installs climb by 14% to 47.5B And unlike Racing, Shooter games also generally saw a decline in downloads as well.
Analysis • Saudi Arabia spends big on gaming with acquisition of Scopely
PreMortem.Games
APRIL 7, 2023
Top image: Marvel Strike Force by Scopely This week Savvy Games Group , a subsidiary of the Saudi Arabian government’s Public Investments Fund, announced that it agreed to purchase Scopely , a privately held mobile game publisher, for $4.9 But I welcome this newfound attention for geopolitics as it plays out in gaming.
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Modern Times Group acquires majority stake in Snowprint Studios
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 11, 2023
The acquisition will see the digital entertainment company provide the Swedish-based studio with tools and knowledge to help it "diversify [its] revenues and expand [its] player base," said MTG group president and CEO Maria Redin. Read more
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Why did Sega buy Rovio?
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 3, 2023
It's the latest example of a long-standing console and PC publisher trying to establish a foothold in the lucrative but highly competitive mobile gaming market, following Take-Two's $12.7 billion acquisition of Glu Mobile and Microsoft's ongoing attempt to acquire Activision Blizzard , which owns Candy Crush creator King.
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How to Leverage Trends and Motivations to Build Better Casual and Hyper-Casual Games
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? Meta layers.
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Button City by Subliminal Gaming wins the 2024 Diverse Voices, New Stories Challenge
PreMortem.Games
JUNE 28, 2024
Games for Change , in partnership with HP and Google Play, announced the winners of the second annual Diverse Voices, New Stories Challenge at the 2024 Games for Change Festival. The challenge is an initiative to improve representation and increase visibility for underrepresented game developers in the mobile gaming industry.
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Is it time to rethink the “Game of the Year” award for mobile?
Deconstructor of Fun
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Unlike these other formats, however, the games industry produces experiences that can differ vastly from one platform to the next. The Best Mobile Game award, on the other hand, is simply “for the best game playable on a mobile device.” So, what are we to make of Game of the Year awards for mobile titles?
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Aldora market forecast 2025: Game Industry is slowly moving upward
PreMortem.Games
AUGUST 26, 2024
Some highlights from the report: The global market for interactive entertainment is on course to reach $250.2 Mobile gaming continues to dominate this category, accounting for $109.6 billion in consumer spending in 2025E , up 4.6% year-over-year. Content stays king. year-over-year to $186 billion in 2024. billion (3.6%
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Mobile vs. Console Gaming: A Detailed Guide
Juego Studio
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Video games have become one of the grossing entertainment industries in recent years. 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.
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AWS GDC 2025 Highlights
AWS Games
MARCH 27, 2025
Session highlights included: Effortless Game Launches: How League of Legends Runs at Scale on AWS explored Riot Games auto scaling infrastructure and flexible provisioning platform. Green Light: Unleashing Squid Game on Amazon GameLift detailed Netflixs successful launch of a fast-paced mobile game inspired by the hit show.
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Studies cite video gaming’s well-being positives
Game Daily
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Recent reports include one from Skillprint (a company dedicated to science-based gaming), another from the Entertainment Software Association, and – about a year ago – a one from the National Institute of Health. All are based on consumer surveys. Younger players were more interested in finding challenge and focus.”
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Analysis • Unity’s decision to raise its prices should not come as a surprise
PreMortem.Games
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Even as creatives in other entertainment industries continue to fight to make fair wages, a new front has opened in gaming as developers figure out what to do about Unity’s new fee structure. Based on the number of users installing a game, the platform will trigger a fee depending on specific revenue and installation thresholds.
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PlayStation reveals initiative to fund and support indie devs in India
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 9, 2023
The project covers developers producing games for PS5, PSVR 2 and PC. It will also consider mobile games on a 'case-by-case basis'. Developers in India can also make use of PlayStation Studios' internal resources and expertise. Developers can find a full FAQ and also apply through here. Read more
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Best 20 Gaming Engines To Consider in 2024
Artoon
APRIL 16, 2024
Mobile gaming has been the most popular and rich entertainment industry in […] The post Best 20 Gaming Engines To Consider in 2024 appeared first on Artoon Solutions.
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The State of Gaming 2024: Trends in Marketing, Gaming, and Apps
Deconstructor of Fun
JUNE 24, 2024
The mobile market continues to evolve rapidly, driven by shifting user behaviors, technological advancements, and emerging economic trends. This blog post delves into those insights to provide a comprehensive overview of the mobile landscape. Sources: Sensor Tower State of Gaming 2024 Data.ai
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AWS gears up for action-packed Gamescom and Devcom 2024
AWS Games
AUGUST 15, 2024
Join CleverTap Gaming and AWS for an immersive, inspiring experience with some of the brightest minds in mobile and console gaming at the Product x LiveOps Symposium, which takes place from 16:00-17:30 CET. Register here.
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Hypercasual games market keeps shrinking, still 3.38 billion downloads last 3 months
PreMortem.Games
JULY 12, 2024
The AppMagic Hypercasual games recap for the second quarter of 2024 unveils some interesting information about this specific part of the mobile games market. The hypercasual games market has been on a downwards trajectory for a couple of years now, but there is still potential for success.
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Pixel Federation goes all-in on AWS with help from Labyrinth Labs
AWS Games
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Mobile game developer and publisher Pixel Federation entertains more than 140M players worldwide with popular mobile games, including ‘ Diggy’s Adventure ,’ ‘ Trainstation 2 ,’ ‘ Puzzle Adventure ,’ and ‘ Port City.’
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Epic’s ‘biggest ever bet’ is a Web3 game creativity tool
Game Daily
MARCH 23, 2023
He is chief of one of the most powerful organizations in entertainment, overseeing the outstanding development tool Unreal Engine, the aggressive online retail portal Epic Games Store, as well as Fortnite, one of the world’s most valuable properties.
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Games Industry Events in the UK and Europe 2023
OPM Jobs
APRIL 13, 2023
Pocket Gamer Connects London 23rd – 24th | London, UK Pocket Gamer Connects provides value for every level of the mobile and portable device gaming industry from global corporations through to indie developers, whether you’re looking to develop strategies or make new connections. Find out more. Find out more. Find out more.
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2021 Predictions #8 Three Growth Opportunities Unlocked by IDFA Depreciation
Deconstructor of Fun
FEBRUARY 7, 2021
Eric is the author of the book Freemium Economics and the founder of Mobile Dev Memo , the ultimate growth blog and podcast. It is tempting for mobile games marketing teams to think of 2021 as being dominated by Apple’s impending new privacy policy for iOS, App Tracking Transparency (ATT). Access all of our previous predictions.
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Why Some Puzzle Games are More Addicting Than Others?
Deconstructor of Fun
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The puzzle genre is a powerhouse in mobile gaming, generating over $7 billion annually in in-app purchases (IAP). This unique combination of intuitive design, dynamic challenge, and rewarding gameplay has made them a standout in the mobile gaming landscape. Succeed in the market. Download our free Hybridcasual Playbook.
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Zynga vs. Supercell - How One Ascended and the Other Declined
Deconstructor of Fun
JULY 12, 2020
More recently, as Supercell’s revenue and profitability have declined over the past few years, more questions have been raised about Supercell’s approach and even their value as a mobile games company. Do either of these companies have the potential to be the most valuable mobile gaming company in the world?
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