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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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The core gameplay follows a ‘build and battle mechanic’. And building it on Unity’s new engine means they will be able to continue releasing updates and fixing bugs – something they were blocked from doing for a while. What we especially love is Rovio decided to make this an affordable premium game, rather than F2P.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 26, 2024

The Wild Kingdoms (Itan Orisha) by Kucheza Gaming She compared her childhood to her sons’, noting the significant changes in media consumption and behaviour due to technological advancements. Through initiatives like mobile game jams and interschool esports, she aims to foster girls’ interest in STEAM fields.

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Big Games

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The realm of game development is a captivating blend of creativity, technology, and passion. If you are a beginner and thinking of entering this world of game development, then this can be both an exciting & daunting journey. You can consider the aspects of game development that ignite your enthusiasm.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JULY 2, 2020

These are the four defensibilities from NFX with examples from tech: Applied to the gaming industry, here is my own interpretation for the archetypal companies for each defensibility category: So how defensible are game companies based on these defensibilities? In some rare cases, mobile launch budgets can potentially exceed $50M.

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Big Games

JANUARY 31, 2024

This strategy game offers a captivating journey through different eras, challenging you to build, trade, and conquer. With its intricate gameplay and stunning graphics, Rise of Cultures is a must-try for fans of city-building and strategy genres. Fortnite Fortnite needs no introduction.

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Big Games

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Mobile gaming has experienced an unprecedented surge in recent years, with iOS emerging as a prominent platform for game development. For aspiring game creators, venturing into iOS mobile game development services can be thrilling and rewarding. Tip #2: How to make an iOS Game? Happy Gaming!

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AWS Games

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Mobile game developer and publisher Pixel Federation entertains more than 140M players worldwide with popular mobile games, including ‘ Diggy’s Adventure ,’ ‘ Trainstation 2 ,’ ‘ Puzzle Adventure ,’ and ‘ Port City.’ Sometimes companies are reluctant to move to the cloud because it’s hard to compare costs directly. “At

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Big Games

JANUARY 8, 2024

We’re talking free game development software , mind-blowing technology, and trends hotter than a dragon’s breath. Think AI that helps you build landscapes, real-time 3D sculpting like magic, and coding made accessible even for total newbies. So, are you ready to unleash your inner game developer?

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Game Daily

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The game features action-combat including magical powers in player-vs-environment and player-versus-player modes. Players can build their own “levels, stories, game experiences and even worlds” as they craft, trade, buy and sell resources, equipment, land, and other commodities.

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 30, 2023

With advancements in technology and software, 2D animation has become a more affordable and less time-consuming art form than its 3D cousin, making it a popular choice for industries such as mobile gaming, commercials and educational content.

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Logic Simplified

APRIL 1, 2024

The potential for building epic games on Unreal by game app developers and creators across industries has increased. If you’re looking for an Unreal Game Development Company, there are some key factors to consider in order to make an informed choice. Each block may depict a cliff or a building, for instance.

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Game Daily

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Grow your audience pool as far and wide as possible At 3 billion gamers globally 4 , there’s never been a wider pool of players from which to build a player base. Considering why a player might want to play a game and then mapping gameplay against their motivations, helps to attract the gamers that want what you have to offer.

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iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2023

Hyper-casual games are simple, easy-to-play games that have become increasingly popular in recent years. With the rise of smartphones and mobile gaming, hyper-casual games have exploded in popularity due to their accessibility and addictiveness. Let’s dive in!

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Game Daily

APRIL 21, 2023

.” Partly funded by a Kickstarter campaign , the game’s early access numbers didn’t hit the mark. “Startups are hard, and game industry financing can be really fickle,” says Daly, whose previous work includes co-founding mobile gaming company Super Evil MegaCorp (Vainglory). ” he says.

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Game Design Aspect

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Here's the panel description: Title: Creating Touchstones in Emergent Narratives When: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 Time: 11:15 - 12:10 Eastern Time Games have a unique ability to establish empathy between a player and a world and characters, but game players don’t always follow the path the narrative lays out for them.

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iXie gaming

JANUARY 19, 2024

Since multi-platform players generally spend more money and time on video games and associated purchases, they generate more revenue for the industry. Increase in Top-Rated Games As technology grows, new innovations transform how developers build games. In 2023, AI has seen more applications in the gaming industry.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Eric is a media strategist, quantitative marketer, and author who has spent his career working for transformative consumer technology and media companies. Eric is the author of the book Freemium Economics and the founder of Mobile Dev Memo , the ultimate growth blog and podcast. Access all of our previous predictions.

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Gamesbrief

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

My job was to help these older investors figure out how this new technology was going to change their business, and where the real opportunities lay beneath the hype. In 2008 , I was a financier who had left banking and was working on the edges of the games sector. In 2021 , it’s happening for the third time.

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Big Games

AUGUST 17, 2021

Earlier the game players were constricted to play online games such as simple puzzles to adventures series only on the desktop, but the massive development of mobile technology within the past few years has brought a noticeable change in the game application development industry.

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The DS family included various iterations, such as the DS Lite, DSi, and DSi XL, each building upon the success of its predecessor. Thanks to its innovative design, coupled with a wide range of games that appealed to a broad demographic, it was no short of a cultural phenomenon in its time.

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Big Games

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

With the popularity of mobile game apps, game companies and developers are looking for a niche genre that stands out in the global market. In that case, with potential growth and platform expansion, casino game apps seem to be the best option. Build a comprehensive game log with high-end and robust security features.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 26, 2023

These changes start with bringing individuals who are then able to bring others along with them, but it takes a village to make a game. And the fastest way to build that village is to transfer them all at the same time instead of picking them one by one. So, it’s very likely that other games will follow suit.

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AWS Games

AUGUST 18, 2023

Customer Stories Learn how game studios of all sizes use AWS for Games services and solutions, including generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI), to build, run, and grow their games across the globe. Learn more and register for the event. Learn more about how Scenario built their Gen AI solution with Amazon ECS.

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Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

While it’s fun and entertaining to follow Epic’s crusade on Apple, I think it’s equally important to discuss how these court battles impact tens of thousands of game developers around the World. Basically, it’s a great opportunity for mobile developers to earn significantly more money while building deeper relationships with their players.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 31, 2023

Written by Tiffany Keller , who is a Director of Product and investor with a decade of experience in mobile games across Scopely, Activision Blizzard, Miniclip, and Zynga. It’s only a matter of time before mobile competitors go cross-platform and via cross-promoting their top mobile players threaten Fall Guys’ console dominance.

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Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Recently Apple decided to delay the privacy requirements of iOS 14 until ‘early next year ’ presumably after the mobile game industry uproar became too much. Mobile games is soundly not a growth industry anymore. Mobile games is soundly not a growth industry anymore.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 1, 2020

Games services providers have evolved along with the games industry. Today, especially on the mobile gaming side, the market has matured over the past 10 years with many of the key vendor categories having well entrenched and well capitalized players. According to Sensor Tower, the game achieved 5.7M

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AWS Games

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In the years between 2015 and 2018, Riot focused on making LoL a game that would continue to enthrall players, updating the game every two weeks. As 2019 came into focus, Riot was looking toward the launch of a standalone mobile game Teamfight Tactics (TFT) and its next major release in 2020, VALORANT.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Their first step would be to hire a core founding team around which they would build the development team. As the Supercell blog post stated a year ago, “ We are establishing this new team to pursue a specific goal: assemble and enable the best talent in North America to create what’s next across any platform, not just mobile.

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Moonmana

APRIL 7, 2023

The game development industry is booming, and it’s impossible not to notice how quickly it’s expanding. Thanks to groundbreaking technology advancements, developers can now take advantage of cutting-edge software and game engines which enable them to create fantasy worlds in video games. Join us on this amazing journey!

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Mircosoft Game Dev

JULY 17, 2021

On Mobile , the story is different but, as mobile phones keep coming out and old ones no longer work due to dead batteries/slowness/etc, GLES2-only devices are becoming very scarce (Only 10% at the time of this writing and less by the time Godot 4.0 It will have a design more similar to the GLES2 renderer in Godot 3.x Not necessarily.

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Big Games

AUGUST 27, 2021

One of the main reasons for the increased growth in mobile game development is because of the concept of instant games. However, the mobile game development process needs an immense amount of efficiency and dedication, and is a very challenging sector. This is why many investors venture into this industry.

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iXie gaming

JUNE 16, 2023

In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, the gaming industry is undergoing remarkable growth, driven by the soaring popularity of online and mobile gaming. This active engagement guarantees a robust and loyal follower base that continues to support the game long after its initial launch.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

We're about to explore what a typical work-week looks like for a Mergers & Acquisitions executive, navigate through the major obstacles that can obstruct deals, and stay at the forefront of the latest trends in the gaming industry M&A. Can you feel the excitement building? And there is more, of course.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JULY 11, 2023

My assumption is that the more junior folks would gain from working on-site, both in terms of skill development as well as building their network in the industry. I am a Brazilian data analyst, I started my career in technology at the beginning of the pandemic, before that I worked in a model that required on-site work.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 24, 2022

Summarizing an entire year of mobile gaming while providing predictions for what is going to happen next is a challenge that we at Deconstructor of Fun undertake every year. An essential data platform for all mobile gaming studios. The Macro-Level View As we know, 2020 was a year of unprecedented growth for mobile games.

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