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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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 31, 2023

Our suggestion to all the game developers out there is to make the most out of these safe harbors while they still offer that sweet protection from the raging storm. Firstly, pretty much all of their users are engaging with their service through their mobile devices in addition to TV screens. And that’s a lot of eyeballs.

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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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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Facebook used games for growth and discarded them quickly as it didn’t need them anymore. The platform killed the booming gaming business by handicapping the distribution channels used to grow our games. I believe that mobile games could be facing the same deliberate death-by-a-platform as games Facebook suffered a decade ago.

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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.

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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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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Army Commander by Lion Studios. Casual strategy games have definitely made their mark in 2022. Mixing in the relaxing and simple mechanics of a casual game with the touches of strategy and real-time decision-making makes for a rewarding and satisfying experience. So ads won’t ever spoil what is arguably a perfect mobile game.

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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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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 [.]

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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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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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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.

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GamesIndustry.biz

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Indie game studio and publisher Monumental has entered another agreement to acquire mobile developer Game Circus. As reported by Pocket Gamer , the Dallas-based studio will help expand Monumental's expanding portfolio of mobile games with titles such as Coin Dozer, Merge Zoo, and Prize Claw.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 8, 2024

The UKIE Video Game Awards 2024 took place last night, with Sad Owl Studios' Viewfinder taking home UK Game of the Year alongside best console game.

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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%.

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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.

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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.

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GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 3, 2024

Nick Katselapov, cofounder of Wargaming, has unveiled the investment firm Mika Games. As reported by VentureBeat , Mika Games has raised $10 in its initial funding round. It has invested in the mobile game studios Guli Games and Hot Siberians. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 19, 2024

Kwalee has launched an Arabic-language edition of its mobile game platform, Hitseeker. Read more

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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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GamesIndustry.biz

DECEMBER 20, 2023

When thinking about AMC's involvement in the industry, you'd be forgiven for immediately picturing how it has licensed its star franchise, The Walking Dead, to several game studios over the years. But that's not its only foray into games.

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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.

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GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 27, 2024

The upcoming title, which is due to launch in 2025, won Best Sony PlayStation Game and Best Announcement alongside the Most Epic and Most Entertaining categories. Supermassive Games' Little Nightmares 3 won Best Microsoft Xbox Game, Best Visuals, and Best Audio. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Mobile game publisher Nordcurrent has acquired Gothenburg-based studio River End Games. River End Games was established in 2020 and is overseen by Jonas Nordling, Anders Hejdenberg, and Karl Broström. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Mobile games veterans David Nelson, Tom Storr, and Phillip Black have formed consultancy firm The Experimentation Group. As reported by MobileGamer.biz , the group aims to collaborate and help developers grow "by using science" and provide industry advice, as stated by Storr, King's former product lead for innovation. Read more

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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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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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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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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.

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GamesIndustry.biz

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Wicked Saints Studios raised $3.5 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round co-led by Riot Games and Oregon Venture Fund. With pre-seed funding, the studio has raised an overall total of $4.6 million, which will go towards bringing its blended-reality mobile game World Reborn to market in 2025. Read more

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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. At Starloop Studios as part of the Magic Media team, we’ve had the opportunity to work on a diverse range of mobile game development projects in our [.]

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 17, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Mobile games studio Nexters is on pace to continue trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange. The company returns after a year's hiatus, which was attributed to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Read more

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