Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

A narrative can also help with pacing, building and releasing tension alongside key story beats while directing the players’ attention and emotions through them, all the while supporting other features and creating a meaningful foundation for retention. Several exploration games also incorporate similar story designs.

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Game Refinery

JUNE 15, 2023

The rise of hybridization in mobile games has resulted in game developers experimenting with new gameplay mechanics and features from other genres to drive engagement, something that’s often done via limited-time events.

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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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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 23, 2024

I was recently playing a mobile game. Based on a long tradition in mobile gaming, the companies get inspiration and borrow mechanics from each other to the point when the original creator becomes hard to trace. In theory, that should be a go-to way to protect the game.

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Game Refinery

APRIL 6, 2023

With increased competition from IDFA regulation changes and new games consistently entering the market, two of the biggest challenges facing publishers and mobile game studios are acquiring new players (UA) and keeping those players in your game (player retention).

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 16, 2025

. >> see our gaming market predictions As we enter 2025, the digital advertising and mobile gaming industries are transforming remarkably. As always, there are winners and losers, and within mobile gaming, certain genres stand out as clear frontrunners. Poolday.ai

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Game Refinery

AUGUST 22, 2024

You’ve got hundreds of potential competitors to keep an eye on, thousands of live events to track, and constantly changing trends in the mobile market affecting gameplay mechanics, monetization and user acquisition. Or maybe you want to introduce new gameplay mechanics, such as guilds and minigames, but don’t know where to start?

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Game Refinery

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Following the high-level trend of hybridization across mobile , more and more casual games have started introducing competitive elements into their live event strategies. 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.

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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? The game mechanics are simple: players trade fidget toys and aim to get the best trade.

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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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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. How much does it cost to create a 2D or 3D Teen Patti game app ?

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Big Games

MARCH 27, 2025

The mobile gaming industry has exploded recently. Developers are constantly seeking the best tools to create engaging, high-performance games that can run smoothly on a wide range of Android devices. Two of the most popular game enginesUnity and Unreal are the top choices for Android game development.

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Logic Simplified

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Endless runner games are like those friends that are always available to go out; hassle free, always attention grasping and require little to no planning. 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.

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Game Refinery

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The social gaming trend is taking mobile games by storm and so the quest to innovate social elements intensifies. Even the single-player casual genres have seen a shift towards more communal gaming in 2021 and it’s expected to tackle the revenue conundrum as well.

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Game Refinery

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

In-app purchase (IAP) offers are one of the most popular and longest established monetization features in the mobile market. As so many mobile apps are free to download, these IAP offers are basically the lifeblood of mobile games, and there are plenty of different ways you can design an enticing IAP offer for your game.

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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. You’d be forgiven for mistaking Stumble Guys for Fall Guys. Players race, jump and dash through three rounds of obstacle courses (maps).

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Market Growth Defies Stagnation While some predict a slowdown in mobile gaming, the numbers tell a different story. Contrary to these expectations, mobile gaming is still expanding, driven by a mix of fresh ideas and a steady influx of new players. Here’s a snapshot of the notable shifts in the industry right now.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

When Ahmetcan isnt busy crafting and designing killer features, youll find him exploring Berlin's vibrant tech scene or writing for Deconstructor of Fun in one of the hipster cafes of the city. The puzzle genre is a powerhouse in mobile gaming, generating over $7 billion annually in in-app purchases (IAP).

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Game Refinery

JUNE 23, 2022

The onboarding period is the delicate phase where the player’s relationship to the monetization mechanics of the game is often decided – for better or worse. Let’s find out what kind of interesting monetization features aimed specifically at new players can be found in top mobile games from East to West!

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Game Refinery

MAY 30, 2024

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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iXie gaming

MARCH 22, 2024

Mobile game developers face the daunting task of acquiring and retaining players in today’s fast-paced mobile gaming world. Well, there has been a significant increase in competition, providing players with more mobile gaming options than ever. But what is immersion? Let’s find out.

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iXie gaming

MARCH 22, 2024

Mobile game developers face the daunting task of acquiring and retaining players in today’s fast-paced mobile gaming world. Well, there has been a significant increase in competition, providing players with more mobile gaming options than ever. But what is immersion? Let’s find out.

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Game Refinery

OCTOBER 5, 2023

More importantly, it showed audiences worldwide that this 1400-year-old board game can be glamorous, resulting in over 3.2 million people signing up to the browser-turned-mobile game Chess.com and a 603% leap in chess book sales in the US; it now even has an exclusive game on Netflix.

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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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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.

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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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PreMortem.Games

JULY 4, 2023

Here, players are offered a game inspired by the classic arcade with the main goal of navigating through a series of vertical labyrinth Pac-Man-style levels, avoiding traps and enemies while collecting treasures and power-ups. The game features different modes and progressively more challenging levels.

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Much has changed in mobile gaming since then—and not all of them for the better—but one thing’s for sure: Scopely has more than delivered. Back in 2019, we explored how Scopely was carving out its own space in the industry with a unique approach to game development focused on building a strong product foundation.

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Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

With a knack for puzzles, arcades, and simulation games. When Ahmetcan isn’t busy crafting and designing killer features, you’ll find him exploring Berlin's vibrant tech scene or writing for Deconstructor of Fun in one of the hipster cafes of the city. For instance, Project Makeover features weekly team missions.

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iXie gaming

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Testing mobile games is crucial as it helps you release bug-free games, boosting the gaming experience. However, in the fast-evolving tech world, developers have had to build mobile games for different operating systems (OS), including iOS, Android, and Windows. Obtain testing devices.

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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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Game Refinery

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Although, in these types of games, whenever there is a new content update, there is also a revenue spike, which can be shown in the case of Tower of Fantasy. How is the genre shift shown in the game? As a typical MMORPG feature, players can also challenge others for an open-world fight. Guild adds up to social features.

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 21, 2023

If we notice that ad creatives showing hordes of red stickmen work very well for one game, we test the same idea in other projects. Also, if a game mechanic has high retention, but other metrics are not as promising (e.g., How do you choose which trend mechanics to use as a part of the game and which to skip?

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 17, 2024

Over the past 25 years, he worked for major companies like Square Enix and DeNA, and even running his own mobile game company. A year and a half ago, Yamada decided to return to his indie roots, developing games for Steam on his own, occasionally receiving help from his wife, who also contributed her voice to the game.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 29, 2024

Events with different mechanics sometimes complement each other, but at other times they divert players' attention, resulting in reduced activity and monetization. Plan content looping during the feature design phase. We had a case with an event based on merge mechanics. Try different combos, too.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 6, 2024

They are typically found on mobile devices as part of a larger app or within mobile web browsers. Playable ads usually start with a short video ad, followed by an interactive game or activity that showcases the features and benefits of the advertised product or service. It has acquired over 100K Android downloads.

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Logic Simplified

APRIL 1, 2024

UE5’s features and functionality have further expanded to include experimental new features for rendering, animation and simulation. The potential for building epic games on Unreal by game app developers and creators across industries has increased. This decides whether the game is worth pursuing or not.

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