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[Event Spotlight] How Mobile Game Developers Are Driving Player Engagement With Race Events

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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. Generally, race events are not monetized.

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Webinar Recap: How Mobile Game Developers Are Using IP Collaborations to Enhance LiveOps

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That sounds very typical, but what’s interesting is that players could also use their Krusty Kash to purchase Power Meals, special power-ups utilized in all-new Spongebob-themed game modes. One such game mode was Jellyfishing , where two teams raced to capture a designated number of jellyfish.

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Creating Immersive Horse Racing Experiences in Gaming

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Creating Immersive Horse Racing Experiences in Gaming Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Video game developers are redefining the thrill of horse racing by creating highly immersive experiences.

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

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Interestingly, it also launched alongside a new permanent in-game feature: special abilities. These abilities allow players to gain an advantage in the race to the finish line by grabbing or punching other competitors.

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#Drive Rally by Pixel Perfect Dude is a love letter to the golden age of rally games

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The low-poly racing game, developed by Polish indie developer Pixel Perfect Dude , feels like a love letter to the PlayStation 1 era of rally games, where you could actually name the top drivers and the cars they drove. We want it to appeal to both casual gamers and racing enthusiasts.

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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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Our eight different player archetypes Mobile game developer Playrix is one of the pioneers of this event type in casual puzzle games, spicing up their LiveOps rotation with fast-paced, competitive events. Players are put into random pairs and race to collect the required number of event points within a 30-minute time limit.

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Top Unreal Game Development Companies in 2024

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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.