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Newzoo’s latest report: Almost 9 in 10 gamers spend money on in-game items

PreMortem.Games

More than one platform Almost half of all gamers actively play on more than one platform. A particularly appealing segment is the tri-platform players, who have played games across all three platforms within the past six months. And this trend will likely grow in the coming years.

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2023: Year in Retrospect for the Gaming Industry

iXie gaming

Growth in Cross-platform Gaming Cross-platform games have become more popular than ever. One out of four gamers play cross-platform as of 2023. Well, this implies that developers have had to work more on cross-platform games, ensuring they deliver seamless cross-platform experiences.

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Xsolla grows digital payment services for games

Game Daily

Web Shop, which launched earlier this month in 40 of the top 100 mobile games, offers the same granular control over sales and platform delivery, but for in-game items too. ” For more information, go to Xsolla.

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The Trends & Challenges of Hyper- Casual Game Development

iXie gaming

Cross-platform Play Cross-platform play has become more popular with the rise of cloud gaming and game streaming. Game developers are creating games that can be played on multiple platforms, allowing players to switch between devices without interruption.

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Bucking the Recession in Mobile Gaming

Deconstructor of Fun

After soaring to new heights during the lockdowns, mobile gaming got hit by platform privacy changes and an overall decrease in engagement as the world opened up again. What continues to make mobile games appealing is the unrivaled player base, established distribution platforms, and performance marketing, which enables games to scale.

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How Developers and Publishers Can Use HTML5 Games to Drive Revenue 

iXie gaming

Traditionally, game development necessitated the use of intricate and platform-specific software. However, HTML5 games have emerged as a game-changer, offering unparalleled cross-platform compatibility and effortless accessibility across a wide range of devices, eliminating the need for dedicated installations or plugins.

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Pricing Starter Packs: When Conversion is King, We May Price Too Low

Deconstructor of Fun

To get an indication if this may be happening in practice, the survey asked respondents for their preferred monetization configuration (assuming advertising revenue is the same) among the following options: A. In a cross-platform free-to-play future that becomes all the more important!

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