more8bit’s Bleak Sword showcases a minimalist approach to mobile game design
Unity Blog
APRIL 19, 2023
See how more8bit kept development streamlined with a clear vision and smart prototyping to launch Bleak Sword , an Apple Arcade hit.
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Mobile 3D Games vs. Console Games: What’s the Future of Mobile Gaming?
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 Are Future Trends of Mobile Gaming?
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A Complete Guide of Mobile Game Design
Juego Studio
JUNE 26, 2023
In 2009, a game designer at a Finnish mobile game development company showed some of their sketches and ideas to others. It inspired others and prompted them to pursue the designer’s idea. Thus, began a […] The post A Complete Guide of Mobile Game Design appeared first on Juego Studio.
The Ultimate Guide for Nailing Mobile Game Design According to CrazyLabs’ Lead Game Designers
CrazyLabs
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Mobile game design holds immense significance in both hyper-casual and hybrid-casual games as it directly influences player engagement, retention, monetization, and overall game success.
What Every Developer Needs to Know About Mobile Game Design Trends
Starloop Studios
MAY 14, 2024
As the mobile gaming industry expands, staying abreast of the latest design trends is crucial for developers in creating captivating and successful games. At Starloop Studios, we’re dedicated to leveraging these trends to enhance our gaming projects and ensure the best user experience.
Meta x Kwalee: Leveling Up Mobile Gaming with Hybrid Monetization and AI
Deconstructor of Fun
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Together, they explored what’s fueling the industry’s evolution—from ad spend optimization and AI-driven user acquisition to the rise of hybrid casual games and today’s game-changing creative strategies. Ryan agrees, but he emphasizes that implementing hybrid monetization is no easy plug-and-play solution.
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Bucking the Recession in Mobile Gaming
Deconstructor of Fun
DECEMBER 5, 2022
and Deconstructor of Fun’s latest collaborative report, we dive deep into a comprehensive analysis of the mobile gaming sector and which genres are defying the economic slowdown. These three factors have traditionally made mobile gaming venture capital (VC) friendly, which brings in the capital that keeps the flywheel going.
Only a handful of studios in Slovakia generate the lion share of game revenues
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Game designers and graphic artists are also in demand, with 15.9% In 2023, Slovak developers released 237 games, 80 of those were own games and 137 were games created in cooperation with a third party. The majority of these games target the PC platform, accounting for 72.5% of game releases.
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Kwalee launches Arabic-language edition of Hitseeker
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 19, 2024
Kwalee has launched an Arabic-language edition of its mobile game platform, Hitseeker. Read more
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How to Build Better Mechanics for Rewarded In-Game Ads
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. Dragon City Mobile’s ad task event. Dragonscapes Adventure’s ad task event.
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How do you Choose the Best Game Design Software for your Project?
Big Games
JANUARY 30, 2024
Game design software does play a pivotal role in bringing the digital world to life, which allows game developers and designers to create immersive and engaging experiences. The world of game design is a captivating landscape brimming with possibilities.
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Maximizing Acquisition and Retention Through Mobile Game Analytics
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.
Maximizing Acquisition and Retention Through Mobile Game Analytics
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.
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.
Hypercasual games market is shrinking, still 3.7 billion downloads last 3 months
PreMortem.Games
JULY 4, 2023
Seems like the unspoken game design rule has yet again proved itself here: anime, girls, and cats usually make content way more attractive to users. Speaking about content, this game is very much resemblant of what some DJs used to do: making music by recording their cats meowing and remixing the heck out of it.
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Art Production for Mobile Games: Tips & Tricks
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.
Mobile gaming loyalty is key to lasting revenues
Game Daily
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The mobile games market is dominated by a few titles that players return to again and again. Fostering that kind of loyalty is crucial, especially given that only around two percent of a game’s player base can generate up to 95 percent of its in-app purchase revenue. The report is also based on interviews with players.
The Top 5 Secrets on Developing Successful Mobile Games
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.
Why Endless Runner Games Are So Popular
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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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.
Bukola Akingbade of Kucheza Gaming on nurturing dreams and shaping industries
PreMortem.Games
JANUARY 26, 2024
Through initiatives like mobile game jams and interschool esports, she aims to foster girls’ interest in STEAM fields. She encourages early exposure to career possibilities like game design, game development, and shout casting and believes this early desire motivates them to persist.
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Korean indie dev Funnylocks “We made Unstoppable for a global audience”
PreMortem.Games
JANUARY 29, 2024
During that time he crossed paths with Cho Si-wook , now the lead game designer at Funnylocks Game Studio. Si-wooks’s deep passion for game development inspired Hee-sang to take a leap of faith. Leveraging his accumulated experience, I decided to create a game company dedicated to making innovative games”, he says.
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Top Unreal Game Development Companies in 2024
Logic Simplified
APRIL 1, 2024
Game Design and Development Process Let’s quickly walk through what it takes to develop a game from scratch. Each game project has 3 distinct stages- pre-production, production, and post-production. Research: Research is important to the game design process. The following steps are involved: 1.
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Merge games as a fulfillment of the American Dream
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 23, 2023
Jason Mai landed a job as VP of creative with Big Fish about six months ago, and while his history in casual and mobile games is extensive, he had never actually made a merge game along the lines of his new employer's hit EverMerge.
Ten highlights from Nordic Game this Week
Game Daily
MAY 21, 2023
Lessons in social gaming Fostering “strong, meaningful and enjoyable social connections within gaming communities” is the theme of Victoria Gomes-Boronat’s talk on Harnessing the Power of Social Gaming.
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Stylish action-adventure The Devil Within: Satgat is shaped by Korean history
PreMortem.Games
JULY 10, 2023
Driving force behind the upcoming action-platformer The Devil Within: Satgat is Manze Lee, Creative Director and CEO of Newcore Games. The South Korean studio was founded in 2020 by a team of game veterans. ” He further explained, “Then the game designers refine the ideas to completion.
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The Spine Animation Story at Logic Simplified
Logic Simplified
MAY 7, 2024
Abhishek had to reinvent the pose to what can be called ‘resting but still ready for action’ (if you hire game designers from us, this is how you will find them during lunch hour.) This is an important aspect for mobile games. Manish had made him stand. The tail had to be dropped, and also a part of the limb.
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From Blockchain to Cloud Gaming: Disruptive Technologies in the Gaming Realm
Juego Studio
APRIL 3, 2024
The game development industry is driven by relentless creativity and technological advancements. As developers strive to create more immersive, engaging, and visually stunning experiences, adopting cutting-edge technologies has become a cornerstone of modern game design and production.
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Product Mindset: Why Does Your Team Need It, and Is It Worth Cultivating?
Deconstructor of Fun
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
It can be difficult for producers and game designers to accept the fact that they’ve overlooked something. I’ve encountered plenty of assumptions in my day that have prevented game design professionals from listening to specialists from other fields. Another important checkpoint is reviewing pre-release versions.
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Social
iHobo
JUNE 21, 2023
When designing videogames for the social motive, it may seem odd to start by examining interpersonal fears - surely players who are into the social motive are extroverts? Natural extroverts are far more likely to go out somewhere to socialise with people than to stay at home and play games.
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How Do You Enter The Game Development Industry As A Beginner?
Big Games
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Investigate further basic materials on music, graphics, and game design fundamentals. This fundamental understanding establishes the framework for developing captivating and immersive game experiences. Game design is a realm of creativity that focuses on crafting engaging and compelling gameplay experiences.
Mordhau on consoles: “A lot of smoke and mirrors go into making things hit”
PreMortem.Games
JULY 17, 2023
This is a completely different beast from a shooter.” “ Mordhau at its core has always been about melee combat”, says Jonathan Dunn, Game Designer at Triternion. “The indie game developer scene in Slovenia is growing, but is still relatively small. Completely in control of every movement and strike.
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A comprehensive guide to in-demand roles in film and games
CG Spectrum
JUNE 10, 2024
3D Modelling 3D Animation FX Concept Art 2D Animation Game Design Game Programming 3D Modelling: Shaping Virtual Worlds “3D modelling is a rewarding career where you get to bring concepts and 2D imagery to life, sculpting personality and story into characters, objects, and environments. What does a game designer do?
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Friday Questions #3
Grumpy Gamer
JANUARY 18, 2018
I had worked at Lucasfilm for 8 years and learned a lot, not just about game design and programming, but also marketing, PR, and production and I felt like I needed to try it all for myself. I also had the idea of making adventure games for kids. I floated it by Lucasfilm Games and they weren't interested.
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Hyper Casuals in Gaming Industry
The Knights of Unity
MAY 6, 2020
Hyper casuals dominated the mobile games market in 2017 and they are still growing in popularity. This Free2Play model generates more than 50% of the global gaming market revenue. Their beginnings reach to the early ’70s, but then they were called arcade games. Firstly, it always is a one-touch game.
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Friday Questions #3
Grumpy Gamer
JANUARY 17, 2018
I had worked at Lucasfilm for 8 years and learned a lot, not just about game design and programming, but also marketing, PR, and production and I felt like I needed to try it all for myself. I also had the idea of making adventure games for kids. I floated it by Lucasfilm Games and they weren’t interested.
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Squad Busters One Month Later: Down, But Not Out
Deconstructor of Fun
JULY 8, 2024
The unreliability of pre-registration numbers, the overestimation of brand equity, and the waning influence of first-party featuring are soon becoming recurring themes in mobile gaming; Squad Busters' launch throws these challenges into the spotlight. It’s particularly a poor showing of Supercell’s IP. etc) is puzzling.
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Upcoming Panel at SXSW Online 2021
Game Design Aspect
FEBRUARY 20, 2021
This panel discusses how designers and storytellers can build in empathic elements that can be found and engaged with even when the larger narrative gets delivered out of order. Meet the panelists: Sande Chen is a writer and game designer with over 15 years of experience in the game industry.
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Hyper-casual bible: top resources for making a hit game
Game Analytics
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Building hyper-casual games is a great way to get into game development. With their short cycles and simple gameplay, crafting a hyper-casual title means you can learn important skills across game design and monetisation, which you’ll need for success in the mobile games industry.
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Lifetime Value
The Knights of Unity
JUNE 15, 2020
This is one of the pillars for creating and developing mobile games. Without it, the game would probably not be so well thought out, which could badly affect the return on investment (ROI). In short: it is used to measure the value of your game and assess the profitability of investment. What exactly does it mean?
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Molyneux on media mistakes, and creativity
Game Daily
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Indeed, a Twitter parody account called Peter Molydeux regularly posts amusingly bats-arse game design ideas. The badly botched launches of Kickstarter game Godus, and mobile game Curiosity further damaged his reputation. “‘In days gone by, I would have already announced the whole game design.
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Supercell’s Battle Pass Clash: A Tale of Two Economies
Deconstructor of Fun
JUNE 29, 2020
Unfortunately, the copy+paste mentality of the games industry has failed to fully comprehend the situational context of how and when to implement battle pass successfully. Note: Both games saw ~20% decline in downloads during this period. Source: Sensor Tower.
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The Game Economy Trilemma in Web3
Deconstructor of Fun
MARCH 31, 2023
But to get there we need to abandon seductive but bankrupt models like Play To Earn and fuzzy utopian notions of seamless “True Ownership” and ”Interoperability” and start grappling with the hard problems of creating real sustainable secondary market-driven games. Podcast Gaming Roundup ??????? Deconstructor of Fun Podcast ?
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Telegram x Web3 Gaming: Why So Popular and How Can I Get In On This?
Deconstructor of Fun
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
CASHING OUT: The actual Stars balance a game publisher earns can be reinvested in ads promoting the app , which in theory cuts out a lot of the “middle man” costs necessary for a publisher to pay in standard mobile gaming. Experience with idle games — making a repetitive action seem fun and not taxing — is key.
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