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What makes features make a RPG? e.g. character creation, choice making etc.

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Race tracks and vehicles? One person on the left fighting another on the right, with health bars up top? Is there manipulation of blocks involved? Top-down view with lots of little selectable things? Skybox in first person? Flight sim. Plastic instrument? An 80s classic that old people would recognize (e.g.

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

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QQ Speed An arcade racer implementing TCG mechanics The first game on our list is QQ Speed , an arcade racing game with a manga-inspired art style that’s been very successful in the Chinese market. These mechanics are unconventional for a racing game but aren’t surprising. Genshin Impact’s turn-based TCG minigame, Genius Invocation.

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How Mobile Game Developers Are Using Anime to Boost Engagement and Revenue Across the Globe

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But its not just collaboration events that feature anime; there are also an overwhelming number of titles entirely based on popular IPfrom Dragon Ball: Legends and One Piece: Bounty Rush to Fate/Grand Order. Interestingly, it also launched alongside a new permanent in-game feature: special abilities.

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[Event Spotlight] How Mobile Game Developers Can Boost Engagement In The Casual Puzzle Genre With Competitive 1v1 Events

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This has become especially prevalent in the puzzle subgenre, with around 75% of casual puzzle games in the US top-grossing 200 implementing these features. These events have been featured in some other casual games from different genres, complimenting the core gameplay and expanding the event rotation.

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List of most popular video game genres in 2023

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9 Most Popular Video Game Genres Dominating the Gaming Market Adventure Games Adventure games feature minimal fighting and rely rather on narrative. Additionally, several games have platforming features, secret stages, and hidden treasure chests, all encouraging exploration, discovery and storytelling.

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What We Can Learn About LiveOps From the 2024 Mobile Gamedev Award Winners

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Millions of mobile games are out there battling for engagement, yet only a few titles manage to fight their way to the top. It incorporated all the usual features in these events, including a battle pass, various gacha, and new cosmetic items themed around the partner IP. Their secret to success? Mastering the art of LiveOps.

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The New 4X Strategy Hit, The Ants, Stands Out With Its Unique Theme and Heavy Emphasis on Social Elements

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As in 4X titles generally, the player is first familiarized with the base (called anthill in The Ants) and its construction mechanics and is soon introduced to the core gameplay map for some resource collecting and enemy fighting. The rough core loop is as follows: Troops collect resources and fight others on the core game map.

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