Tripledot Studios acquires AppLovin's mobile games business for $800 million
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 8, 2025
Tripledot Studios has acquired AppLovin's games portfolio for $800 million. Read more
How Mobile Game Developers Are Using Anime to Boost Engagement and Revenue Across the Globe
Game Refinery
MARCH 20, 2025
Some titles, such as Umamusume: Pretty Derby, have taken things one step further by taking a multimedia approach, with mobile games, anime, and manga series all coexisting and building an ever-expanding universe. You see, many anime-based games attempt to retell the same story from the series they are based on.
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Kwalee releases Arabic version of mobile game platform for MENA devs
Game Developer
AUGUST 16, 2024
Hitseeker's new Arabic-language version was launched to support MENA studios and position Kwalee as a 'reliable partner' for developers in the region.
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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.
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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Best Practice and Strategies for Targeted IAP Offers in Mobile Games
Game Refinery
JUNE 21, 2023
Progression and milestone rewards When players have achieved something great in the game, such as reaching a significant milestone or completing a tricky level, providing them with an opportunity to invest in the game is an excellent way to keep the momentum going. for coins used to purchase in-game hints.
Flappy Bird is taking flight once more in 2025
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
A new studio has revived the once-popular mobile game Flappy Bird, which was pulled offline by its creator less than a year after launch.
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12 Ways to Take Battle Passes to the Next Level in Mobile Games
Game Refinery
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Battle passes have crept into almost every mobile game genre imaginable, with our platform showing that 66% of mobile games in the top 20% have incorporated the feature. We’ve updated the blog post with new battle pass implementation examples and best practices for introducing the feature into your mobile game.
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How Istanbul Became the New Capital of Mobile Gaming – And Where It’s Headed Next
Deconstructor of Fun
MARCH 10, 2025
Trkiye has rapidly established itself as one of the world's most dynamic mobile gaming hubs. With a strong talent pool, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a track record of success, the country is now the second-largest gaming hub in EMEA after the UK. Today, Istanbul holds the undisputed crown of the world's mobile gaming capital.
How Cloud Gaming Will Change the Mobile Game Development Landscape?
Big Games
JANUARY 12, 2025
billion by 2030, valued at a CAGR of 45.5%, cloud gaming is not just reshaping mobile gaming; it’s a catalyst for innovation, redefining how games are played, shared, monetized, and evolved, ushering in a new era of gaming experiences. With a projected growth reaching USD 20.93
[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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Gameloft closes Budapest studio as it shifts focus to console and PC
Game Developer
MARCH 7, 2023
Gameloft will still make mobile games, but it sounds like it wants to continue pursuing the PC and console crowd after the success of Disney Dreamlight Valley.
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How to Create Mobile Game Features That Stand Out
Starloop Studios
MARCH 20, 2025
Mobile games have changed significantly since their early years. Now, mobile games are complex titles that can sometimes rival what console and PC games have to offer in terms of their immersion, complexity, and game features.
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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2025 Mobile Games Marketing Predictions
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. Test and iterate quickly to find winning creatives.
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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PopReach closes its Vancouver studio follow sale of mobile games business
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 22, 2024
PopReach Games has shut down its Vancouver studio and seems to have fully exited the video games industry. Read more
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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. Adaptability to Diverse Player Preferences By blending IAPs with IAAs, studios can cater to a broader range of player preferences.
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Supercell: "There's no reason" why there aren't more mobile games at Summer Game Fest
GamesIndustry.biz
JUNE 10, 2024
Supercell believes there's room for more mobile games to be highlighted during events like Summer Game Fest. The Finnish developer was the only company to have a mobile-only game featured during this year's showcase on Friday, with the star-studded live-action trailer for Squad Busters promoting its most recent hit.
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Minigames Revisited: How Developers Are Continuing to Tap into Trends and Drive Engagement
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. Players are clearly fans too, given the game has made over $47 million in revenue and been downloaded more than 20 million times.
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Playdemic founders' new studio ForthStar Games will "test and kill" to find its next Golf Clash
GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 22, 2024
The pair set up their first mobile games studio, BattleMail, in 2001 and sold it to (M)Forma a year later. Shortly after, they formed Rockpool Games, made the J2ME edition of Worms, and sold the developer to Eidos/Square Enix in 2007. billion – one of the biggest UK games acquisitions to date.
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"I just dropped them an email" – How a small studio won over Netflix to make a Queen's Gambit game
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 16, 2024
At Develop Brighton last week, Jamie Brayshaw, Ripstone's head of partnerships, gave a talk on how the studio convinced Netflix to let them develop a Queen's Gambit title – the developer's first mobile project, and the first Netflix game using Unreal Engine.
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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.
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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Inside the Skillz Developer Accelerator: Why $75M is Up for Grabs for Game Studios
Deconstructor of Fun
MARCH 13, 2025
The gaming industry is no stranger to ambitious bets, but few are as bold as Skillzs $75 million Developer Accelerator. Under the leadership of co-founder and CEO Andrew Paradise, Skillz is making a high-stakes play to redefine the competitive gaming landscape. But whats the core thesis behind this move? Lets dive in.
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How Stray Fawn survived eight years as an indie with no investors or publisher
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 19, 2024
Speaking at Devcom, Stray Fawn co-founder Philomena Schwab shared how the Zurich-based studio has survived for the past eight years, from refusing to partner with a publisher to the importance of community support when developing a game. Read more
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DIY desserts and tie dye shirts – Mobile games inspired by social media (part 2)
PreMortem.Games
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
No wonder it scores so well as mobile games. There’s a bunch of games inspired by it, and you can check out the most important ones in the dashboard below. views on TikTok, and it also has a ‘simulator’ following in the mobile games industry. DIY gives people a sense of community and achievement. views on TikTok.
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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.
Unity Games That Last: How Testing, Art, and LiveOps Drive Revenue and Retention
iXie gaming
APRIL 23, 2025
For studios aiming to build not just games, but game-driven businesses, these three pillars are no longer optional. It is an operational asset that protects both player experience and studio reputation. It is defined by execution. But in todays cross-platform, high-expectation environment, QA is not a cost center.
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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 [.]
[Event Spotlight] How Mobile Game Developers Can Boost Engagement In The Casual Puzzle Genre With Competitive 1v1 Events
Game Refinery
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Only 15% of casual puzzle games in the US top grossing 200 have implemented it, despite it proving reasonably effective at boosting performance in several level-based puzzle games. With that in mind, are mobile game studios missing out on an important opportunity here to boost engagement?
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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.
Which Mobile Game Features Keep Players Coming Back?
Starloop Studios
MARCH 20, 2025
How to create mobile game features that keep players engaged in 2025 What mobile game features keep players engaged in 2025? The post Which Mobile Game Features Keep Players Coming Back? The post Which Mobile Game Features Keep Players Coming Back? appeared first on Starloop Studios.
Untold Stories of ex-Activision Blizzard King’s Founders
Deconstructor of Fun
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
In the second edition of The Alumni Effect, we’re focusing on another industry powerhouse: Activision Blizzard, which also includes the mobile gaming giant King. These investments have backed 28 gaming startups; likewise, former Riot Games employees have launched 27 companies, collectively raising $0.5B
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Tripledot acquires Zephyr Mobile
GamesIndustry.biz
JUNE 20, 2024
Tripledot Studios has acquired fellow mobile game company Zephyr Mobile for an undisclosed sum. The studio is known for a variety of casual titles and apps. Developer and publisher Tripledot is mainly known for mobile title Woodoku.
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Top Features of a Mobile Game
Juego Studio
AUGUST 23, 2023
Mobile games are gaining popularity by leaps and bounds over the years. The advancing graphics and technology make mobile games alluring. According to Statista, the revenue of the mobile games market will reach US $286.50 billion in 2023 and has a CAGR of 7.08%.
Modern Times Group acquires majority stake in Snowprint Studios
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Modern Times Group has acquired a majority stake in Snowprint Studios for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will see the digital entertainment company provide the Swedish-based studio with tools and knowledge to help it "diversify [its] revenues and expand [its] player base," said MTG group president and CEO Maria Redin. 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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Unlocking South Africa's talent through co-development
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 5, 2024
You can read all our South Africa Games Week articles on this page. The South African games industry has a long history of work-for-hire firms supporting some of the biggest developers worldwide, with several studios specialising successfully in porting and co-development. Read more
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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. I focus on data at Dash Studios,” says Ikpeme. “I
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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. Thus, began a […] The post A Complete Guide of Mobile Game Design appeared first on Juego Studio. It inspired others and prompted them to pursue the designer’s idea.
Supercell Investments: A Creative Community or a Missed Opportunity?
Deconstructor of Fun
APRIL 22, 2025
Fast forward just two years, and Redemption was acquired by the Sauron of Gaming, the great and powerful AppLovin. Though flipping studios for a quick buck is likely not part of Supercell Investments' strategy. Supercell has been investing in studios since 2016. Redemption was a good, quick exit for the founders and investors.
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Screen Australia backs 23 studios with $2 million in funding
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 20, 2023
Screen Australia has announced the latest beneficiaries of its funds, amounting to AU$3 million (over $2 million) in funding for 23 studios. The body's First Nations Games Studio fund awarded AU$600,000 (over $400,000) to two studios.
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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?
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