Series Entertainment acquires mobile game studio Pixelberry Studios
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 10, 2024
Series Entertainment has acquired story-driven, episodic mobile game studio Pixelberry. Read more
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Paladin Studios shuts down after nearly 19 years
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 2, 2024
Mobile and indie game developer Paladin Studios has ceased its operations. Paladin's announcement attributed the decision to the studio's lack of work. "We We unfortunately failed to land enough work to cover our burn-rate. Yesterday we hit an inflection point for our financial security," it said. Read more
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An introduction to mobile user acquisition
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Nailing the mobile games scene is all about grabbing users' attention, getting them excited to download your mobile game, and ensuring they have a great time playing it. However, as a mobile game developer, you might find yourself at a crossroads when it comes to executing user acquisition campaigns.
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Choices developer Pixelberry Studios reportedly lays off staff
GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 17, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox The list of games studios suffering layoffs continues to grow with California-based Pixelberry Studios the latest to dismiss some of its employees. Read more
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Wildlife Studios cuts 21% of its staff
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Wildlife Studios has announced that it will cut its workforce by 21%. As reported by Game Developer , the decision will affect 133 people at the mobile game firm. Read more
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Three Minutes to Eight developer Chaosmonger Studio “Multiple stories moving parallel”
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Chaosmonger Studios , based in Tallinn, Estonia, is a multimedia production company specializing in everything from documentaries, science fiction films and animations to music video, graphic design and video games. His latest game Three Minutes to Eight is a real tour de force, both in storytelling and visual flair.
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How Game Co-Development Benefits Mobile Game Development Studios
Starloop Studios
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
For mobile game development projects in particular, working with an experienced [.] The post How Game Co-Development Benefits Mobile Game Development Studios appeared first on Starloop Studios.
Top Unreal Game Development Companies in 2024
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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Disney teams up with African studio Maliyo Games on Iwájú tie-in
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Nigeria-based games developer Maliyo Games is behind a new Disney game coming to mobile this month. The animation is co-produced with Kugali Media and set in a futuristic Nigeria, while the game is called Disney Iwájú: Rising Chef, and is due to launch on the same day.
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She Got Game on cultivating a thriving environment for female game developers
PreMortem.Games
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
When it comes to female game developers, it’s not only about the quality of their work but also about the environment they work in. This idea was at the heart of the discussion on the 2nd of December 2023 at the AGW panel titled: The Importance of an Entrepreneurial Mindset and Business Support for Female Game Developers.
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Wrapping up 2023 • Celebrating the life and works of solo developers
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 22, 2023
And it takes a special kind of developer that wants to fly solo. This year we featured over 20 brave game creators in our solo developers-series and we like to share some highlights. It took solo game developer Graham Reid great effort to finish his game. “I A point of interest in the indie game sea.”
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From California to the Philippines with friendly goblins: The story of Orc Chop Games
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 12, 2024
The story behind the game, meanwhile, is one of a married couple forming a new studio on the success of their mobile zombie game and moving from the US to the Philippines. Co-founders Vince and Susan McDonnell first hit was Zombie Farm, a mobile title they self-published under former studio The Playforge.
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PlaySide on growing Dumb Ways To Die: "We just passed Pokémon on TikTok"
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
PlaySide won Studio of the Year at the Australian Game Developer Awards last month, an achievement crowning over a decade in game development. We've worked with Disney, Warner Bros, Paramount, SkyDance, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network," lists Ryan McMahon, general manager for PC and console at PlaySide Studios. "If
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Take a break from busy GDC and meet Dutch developers at The Netherlands Lounge
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 13, 2023
Here you will find game developers, publishers and tool- and tech providers ready to do business. The Netherlands may be a small country, but there are many talented studios making amazing games. But the Dutch industry is also home to a vibrant community of indie game developers.
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Inside the Developer’s Studio – Crafting Mobile Magic
Starloop Studios
MAY 16, 2024
Mobile game development is a complicated process that requires a skilled, knowledgeable, and collaborative team. All of these are needed to create high-quality mobile titles. The post Inside the Developer’s Studio – Crafting Mobile Magic appeared first on Starloop Studios.
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AWS for Games debuts Guide to Generative AI for Game Developers, and more at GDC 2024
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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Maximizing Player Retention: Tips for Mobile Game Developers
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.
A crash course in porting your game to mobile
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Porting successful PC and console games to mobile has become common practice. Soon after, the studio revealed that it had planned to port Vampire Survivors to mobile sooner, but couldn't find a business partner who agreed with its monetisation approach , so eventually decided to do it all in-house.
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3 ways to bring more creativity into mobile game marketing (that don't just mean hiring Hollywood talent)
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 4, 2023
With the mobile game market’s outstanding growth over recent years, it’s sometimes easy to forget just how young of an industry it still is. However, it’s also clear that legislative changes and player feedback both demand a new approach from game makers and marketers.
Godot for AA/AAA game development - What's missing?
Mircosoft Game Dev
JANUARY 15, 2023
Additionally, the modern backend can implement rendering methods , such as forward clustered, mobile, and more in the future (such as deferred clustered, cinematic, etc.). and is intended to run on very old PC hardware as well as most older (still working) mobile phones. Rendering is significantly more efficient in Godot 4.0,
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Why You Need a Unity Specialist for your Unity Game Development
Starloop Studios
DECEMBER 1, 2022
There’s a reason that games on Unity make up somewhere around half of all games on mobile, PC, and console. Unity game development is user friendly, accessible, highly customisable, and offers a wide range of opportunities for developers to implement into their final gaming experience.
Google opens its $2m fund for Latam indies
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 16, 2024
Google has opened applications for its 2024 Indie Games Fund. A group of Latin American game studios will receive a share of $2 million, with each recipient receiving between $150,000 to $200,000. The fund is open to indie game developers that have already launched a game on Google Play or other mobile platforms, PC and console.
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Uncovering the Top Mobile Game Development Companies in India
Juego Studio
APRIL 27, 2023
Building a successful mobile game is no easy task; it takes the right creativity, technical ability and with India’s ever-growing gaming industry, more mobile game development companies are now than ever vying for attention.
How to Balance Time, Resources, and Costs in Mobile Game Development?
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?
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. Instead, the indie developers will have three options. Join one of the few powerful game companies taking over mobile.
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Tencent purchases 20% stake in Korean game developer Shift Up
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Tencent has purchased a 20% stake in the South Korean video game studio Shift Up. As reported by South China Morning Post , the conglomerate is now the second largest shareholder in the developer behind Goddess of Victory: Nikke.
Mobile Game Development Cost : What Factors Influence the Price?
Juego Studio
JUNE 29, 2023
Mobile gaming has grown rapidly in the past decade thanks to the lockdown and the new emerging technologies. In 2022, the mobile gaming market alone accounts for 50% ($92 billion) of the revenue and it […] The post Mobile Game Development Cost : What Factors Influence the Price?
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. She was right.
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Benefits of Outsourcing your Mobile Game Development
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.
Insights from Xsolla Funding’s VP on Slowdowns, Self-Publishing and Smart Funding
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.” When considering games and studios, publishers and investors always look for external validation.
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Midas Games receives $1m in funding round
GamesIndustry.biz
APRIL 3, 2024
Mobile developer Midas Games has secured $1 million in funding in a pre-seed investment round led by Ludas Ventures. As reported by Pocket Gamer , the funding will be used to help support the studio in development and the release of its debut titles in the second half of 2024. "We Read more
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Top 10 Mobile Game Development Companies You Must Consider in 2023
Juego Studio
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
The post Top 10 Mobile Game Development Companies You Must Consider in 2023 appeared first on Juego Studio.
The Best Game Engines for Mobile Game Development
Starloop Studios
APRIL 10, 2024
One of the most critical decisions for mobile game development projects is determining the best game engine for your project. At Starloop Studios, we carefully consider each game engine's advantages and how they can help us develop the best mobile games possible.
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. It is the only way through which you can get success. So, let’s read it in detail.
Only a handful of studios in Slovakia generate the lion share of game revenues
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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iOS Game Development Challenges and Key Details
Starloop Studios
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
iOS game development is a cornerstone of the mobile gaming industry. Except for Android, iOS has the largest market share, making it a sensible platform to release games for mobile game developers. The post iOS Game Development Challenges and Key Details appeared first on Starloop Studios.
How data fuels the growth of John Ikpeme’s (and friends) Dash Studios
PreMortem.Games
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
John Ikpeme is the CEO of Nigeria-based Dash Studios. Ikpeme’s love for game development only intensifies, despite the demands of his full-time role as a Business Intelligence Analyst at a multi-award-winning Nigerian bank. Gaming has done a lot for me and my career,” he says. Trusting your team is crucial.
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Crafting Intuitive Mobile Game UI
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.
Shipyard Games shuts down
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 7, 2024
Finnish mobile developer Shipyard Games has announced its closure. As reported by PocketGamer , CEO and co-founder Andreas Wedenberg cited a lack of investment as the main reason for it shutting down in a message posted to the studio's Discord server.
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[Event Spotlight] How Mobile Game Developers Are Driving Player Engagement With Race Events
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. Considering implementing race events into your own mobile game?
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Successful Cross-Platform Development with Mobile Games
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 [.]
Game Art Studio: The Future of Game Development?
iXie gaming
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
This is why game art studios have emerged over the past decade. Instead of working on the next big blockbuster title alone, game art studios help companies create their titles with minimal financial investment. Many ask if there is a future for these developers who spend years developing these games.
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Epic acquires Aquiris and forms Epic Games Brasil
GamesIndustry.biz
APRIL 19, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Epic Games has acquired mobile game developer Aquiris and establishes Epic Games Brasil. The game maker is the first Latin America subsidiary to join Epic. Read more
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