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The Rise of Hybridization in Mobile Games: How Developers are Genre Mashing Their Way to Success

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In the past, hybridization was mainly seen in 4X strategy games that merged with puzzle and idle RPG mechanics , but in recent months this phenomenon has spread to titles of all shapes and sizes across the market – not just the hybrid-casual genre. Mechanically, the mode is relatively similar to Blizzard’s Hearthstone.

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The Golden Age of Handheld Gaming

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The advent of handheld gaming consoles marked a significant era in the gaming industry. This bubble of time, between the early 2000s and mid-2010s, witnessed the rise of several iconic handheld consoles, including the Sony PSP, and various iterations of Nintendo’s DS line, such as the Nintendo DS, 3DS, and 2DS.

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The top 22 mobile games of 2022

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Think of this as a hyper-casual Beyblade game with a merge mechanic mixed in the middle. What we liked about Spinner Merge is how they came about the idea of bringing in the merge mechanic. Cart Crash is an incredibly satisfying game that relies much more on timing than any other mechanic. Spinner Merge by Sunday.GG.

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Stumble Guys vs. Eggy Party: Which Fall Guys Clone Is the King of Mobile?

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They say imitation is a form of flattery, and there’s no shortage of mobile games that share a striking similarity with other popular titles in the PC, console and mobile markets. You’d be forgiven for mistaking Stumble Guys for Fall Guys. Players race, jump and dash through three rounds of obstacle courses (maps).

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Unity vs. Unreal: What to Choose for Your Game? | Moonmana

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Some say Unreal is better just because it’s a common choice for AAA studios. Created by Epic Games in 1988, Unreal has won worldwide recognition for high-end graphics and photorealistic quality and has taken the mantle as the AAA game engine. Unreal, on the other hand, is considered to be the main player in the AAA industry.

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Hideo Kojima: Influential and Innovative Video Game Director and Writer

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Beyond pushing video games artistically, Kojima has also worked to push video games mechanically. His games have also been some of the most graphically advanced of any on their respective consoles. His games’ cinematic qualities and high technical standards also laid the early groundwork for our modern big-budget AAA games.

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Game-Changing Storytelling: How To Integrate Narrative Elements in Mobile Games

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Much of the game’s financial success can be attributed to how it has intertwined its likable characters with its monetization mechanics. Farlight Games has put a lot of effort into bringing these heroes to life with AAA-quality 3D animation and voiceover work.