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[Event Spotlight] How Mobile Game Developers Can Boost Engagement In The Casual Puzzle Genre With Competitive 1v1 Events

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This has become especially prevalent in the puzzle subgenre, with around 75% of casual puzzle games in the US top-grossing 200 implementing these features. With that in mind, are mobile game studios missing out on an important opportunity here to boost engagement?

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12 Ways to Take Battle Passes to the Next Level in Mobile Games

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Battle passes have crept into almost every mobile game genre imaginable, with our platform showing that 66% of mobile games in the top 20% have incorporated the feature. We’ve updated the blog post with new battle pass implementation examples and best practices for introducing the feature into your mobile game.

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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. The post Stumble Guys vs. Eggy Party: Which Fall Guys Clone Is the King of Mobile? iOS downloads for Stumble Guys.

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How Playrix' Township Became a Billion Dollar Game

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Playrix is one of the powerhouses in the puzzle genre thanks to Gardenscapes and Homescapes’ current success. And while those two titles dominate the top charts, Playrix road to the top started a long time ago with a non-assuming little game know as Township. But before that, lets talk about the mammoth in the room, Playrix.

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The Imminent Ragnarok of M&A in Mobile Gaming Space

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I believe that the deprecation of the IDFA will catalyze a period of accelerated consolidation in the mobile gaming space via M&A. Smaller, single-game mobile gaming studios will see their growth trajectory obstructed completely and suddenly. The valuations of these companies will drop rapidly.

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Turkish Gaming Phenomenon Uncovered: A Conversation with Rina Onur

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In the latest episode of the DoF Podcast, Mishka reconnects with Rina Onur Sirinoglu, CEO of Spyke Games, to talk about her exciting new mobile gaming venture, which recently secured a $55 million seed round. Rina co-founded Peak Games, which has become a game-changer in the Turkish gaming scene.

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Tower of Fantasy – Is the Game Really a Genshin Impact With a Social Twist?

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Similar to the mechanics of Genshin Impact, the player explores the vast open-world by climbing on the walls, swimming in the rivers, gliding in the skies, wiping out enemies, and solving different kinds of puzzles. How is the genre shift shown in the game? Tower of Fantasy: Co-operative challenges in the open-world.

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