GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 10, 2024

says that mobile consumer game spending hit $107 billion in 2023. The figure represents a decrease of 2% year-over-year, according to the State of Mobile 2024 report. billion a week on mobile games globally and throughout the year titles were downloaded more than 1.1 A new report from Data.ai billion times.

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Also, after two years of negative growth, due to difficult market conditions, especially around user acquisition, mobile gaming is likely to recover. Mobile devs go PC Speaking of mobile gaming, more game companies focus on evolving existing games instead of launching new games.

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Artoon

APRIL 16, 2024

Mobile gaming has been the most popular and rich entertainment industry in […] The post Best 20 Gaming Engines To Consider in 2024 appeared first on Artoon Solutions.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 23, 2024

The global games market is expected to generate $189.3 billion in 2024, Newzoo estimated in its latest report. Exploring upcoming trends, the data firm indicated that the market recovered last year and will slowly grow in 2024 and beyond. The compound annual growth rate from 2021 through 2026 was estimated at 1.3%. Read more

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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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Game Refinery

MARCH 11, 2024

Mobile GameDev Awards celebrate innovation and excellence in live event design within mobile games.

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Artoon

APRIL 22, 2024

Mobile gaming is constantly evolving, with new titles pushing the boundaries of […] The post The 15 Best Unity 3D Android Games in 2024 appeared first on Artoon Solutions.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 5, 2023

A program that aims to improve representation and increase visibility for underrepresented creators in the mobile gaming industry. The winning game will be showcased at the annual Games for Change Festival in New York City in Summer 2024.

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AWS Games

MARCH 6, 2024

AWS for Games GDC 2024 session highlights Wednesday, March 20 10:30-11:00am: Building and scaling MONOPOLY GO!, the #1 casual game launch of 2023 Room 2024, West Hall Scopely’s Monopoly Go! launched in April 2023 and quickly grew to become the world’s #1 casual mobile game, surpassing $1B in revenue within six months.

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

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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Artoon

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Mobile gaming is an ever-evolving online market and Android Games that Pay […] The post Top Android Games that Pay Real Money in 2024 appeared first on Artoon Solutions.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 4, 2024

Glu's mobile game Kim Kardashian: Hollywood is shutting down on April 8, 2024. Those who installed it before it was taken down will see a notice in-game referring to the shutdown date. In-app purchases within Kim Kardashian: Hollywood have been disabled, but players can use in-game currency up until the closing date.

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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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Logic Simplified

APRIL 1, 2024

We use them to achieve the highest level of photorealism in video games. Cross-platform Mobile Game Development From casual games to action-packed RPGs, our Unreal developers are experts at creating cross-platform game apps, with proficiency in video game mechanics , responsive UI features, stunning designs, and user engagement features.

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

2023 turned out to be no less challenging for the mobile market than the year before. With the success rate of the new games released drastically low, one can’t help but ask two questions: When releasing a game in 2024, which genre should I choose to make the most of it? Top image: Merge Mansion.

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Game Development News

JANUARY 18, 2024

PopCap Studios has announced a brand new Plants vs Zombies mobile game

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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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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The concept of a mobile game is worth thousands or even millions of dollars, which may not be enough. Some games, like Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile, generate billions of dollars annually. But not all mobile games are profitable, with some developers making little from their mobile games.

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OPM Jobs

APRIL 13, 2023

Jump to: January February March April May June July August September October November December January 2024 events and dates TBC Mobidictum Network 13th – 14th | Istanbul, Turkey A smaller-scale games industry event for up to 300 attendees, Mobidictum covers many topics across a full itinerary of speakers with plenty of networking.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 6, 2024

It’s likely you’ve seen these playable ads on social media or mobile news feeds - they often resemble mini-games or animations that users can play around with or view. They are typically found on mobile devices as part of a larger app or within mobile web browsers.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 8, 2024

Let’s find out how KAYAC approaches development of Hypercasual games in 2024; what their expectations from the market are; which best practices for game development they can point out; and what tips for adapting games for the Western region they have to offer. As such, we intend to pursue both moving forward!”

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

“A lot of new games got signed during the lockdown-years without the proper due diligence because you couldn’t meet with people in person”, he says. While some deals are still happening, most companies have full slates of games planned through 2024, that’s why they are hitting the brakes on new investments.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JULY 12, 2020

More recently, as Supercell’s revenue and profitability have declined over the past few years, more questions have been raised about Supercell’s approach and even their value as a mobile games company. Do either of these companies have the potential to be the most valuable mobile gaming company in the world?

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Make sure to sign up for our newsletter to be the first one to read our predictions for 2024. Instead of killing a project they make it an Apple Arcade game and move the team to work on something else as Arcade games don’t require post-launch work. The lack of success means they’ve missed on both. VCs did decrease investing.

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Moonmana

JULY 4, 2022

To cut a long story short, NFT, the latest gaming technology, is the prosperous tech future by generating revenues, allowing games to have better experiences. Mobile Games Development. Mobile Games are on the rise due to smartphones’ use. That’s why cross-platform games development is in demand.

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AWS Games

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

At AWS re:Invent , Riot Games’ Head of Global Infrastructure and Operations, Brent Rich, outlined how the company is in the final stages of its multi-year global datacenter decommissioning effort, which will be completed in early 2024.

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

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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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Niantic’s AR-based mobile game took the world by storm and broke numerous world records , including the most revenue grossed by a mobile game in its first month ($206.5m). Our 2023 Midcore Gaming Apps report includes information on the latest trends and revenue-boosting opportunities across midcore mobile games.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Despite the challenges that the market has thrown our way, the gaming industry is standing tall. Chris makes it clear: “There's no doubt about the long-term success of gaming. Mobile gaming, in particular, is here to stay and will remain the dominant force in gaming. So, what's on the horizon?

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

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.

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AWS Games

APRIL 4, 2023

Nuverse – publisher of MARVEL SNAP, shared a behind-the-scenes look at how it partnered with Second Dinner and Amazon Web Services to bring together marketing, operational, and technical capabilities to launch and scale the Mobile Game of the Year to millions of players across the globe.

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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 2, 2022

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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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 2, 2023

My estimation is that - if it happens at all - it would happen somewhere in 2024 the earliest. The main reasons are (1) that the open positions are for systems & liveops design, and multiple artists; and (2) that the game RPD looks flat, which points out to a lack of content and endgame systems.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

App Store’s NFT Guidelines: Imminent peril or entry ticket for blockchain games? One of the biggest problems of blockchain games is reaching a mass audience. Most of the games on blockchain run either on browser or PC. It’s tempting to treat these updates as a way of Apple saying “Death to blockchain games!”.

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