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So long 2023! Thank you for the great game dev stories

PreMortem.Games

A stellar year for game releases, that’s for sure. But also a dreadful year for job security in game development, with a heartbreaking 10.000 layoffs. We look towards 2024 with a mixture of hope and fear, but also with a strong belief in the ability of people to bounce back. See you in 2024! The post So long 2023!

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How Mobile Game Developers Are Using In-Game Collaboration Events to Boost Player Retention

Game Refinery

If you’re looking for ways to improve player retention for your mobile game, hosting a collaboration event with a well-known franchise as part of your LiveOps might be the answer you’re looking for. The best in-game collaboration events are often mutually beneficial. Mobile Legends Bang Bang’s collaboration with Kung Fu Panda.

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Analysis • Unity’s decision to raise its prices should not come as a surprise

PreMortem.Games

Even as creatives in other entertainment industries continue to fight to make fair wages, a new front has opened in gaming as developers figure out what to do about Unity’s new fee structure. Starting in January 2024, Unity will introduce what it calls a ‘Runtime Fee’. Moreover, game production is changing rapidly.

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The Three Game Industry Trends to Watch in 2024

Deconstructor of Fun

Get your latest Newzoo report for free >>> HERE <<< In this episode of the Deconstructor of Fun podcast, host Mishka Katkoff engages with Ben Porter, NewZoo's Director of Consulting, to delve into the profound shifts within the gaming industry reflected in NewZoo's latest report.

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Solo dev Almar works on debut game Repunk “I’ve had some darker moments”

PreMortem.Games

“Sadly, the reality of the business showed me that the type of games that pay the rent weren’t the type of experiences I wanted to create”, he says. After a five-year hiatus from game development, he returned as a solo developer to create his debut game Repunk. Prepare to learn and give yourself time.

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Google x Deconstructor of Fun Istanbul Event: Highlights and Videos

Deconstructor of Fun

Gaming expert speakers talked about the hottest topics in the gaming industry from 2022 predictions to rising game categories, from blockchain & NFT gaming to launch strategies. Mobile games market predictions in 2022 Michail Katkoff, Savage Game Studios, and Deconstructor of Fun.

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Brawl Stars, to the moon!

Deconstructor of Fun

Guest post by Kenneth Landen , Director of Product at Hit Factor Executive Summary In the ever-evolving landscape of mobile gaming, Supercell's Brawl Stars has undergone a remarkable resurgence, transforming challenges into triumphs. Culminating with the highest revenue month the game has seen in years in January 2024.