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Tile Busters: Leaving The Reddest Ocean To Find A Blue Spot

Deconstructor of Fun

The co-founders of the company come from Peak, Zynga, and Riot, where some held co-founder or key team roles. We talked about the emerging Tile Match subgenre in a previous article and also deconstructed its first success story with Zen Match in another. Thus, Tile Busters was born. And pivot that they did.

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

Game Refinery

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. Only 15% of casual puzzle games in the US top grossing 200 have implemented it, despite it proving reasonably effective at boosting performance in several level-based puzzle games.

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Turkish Gaming Phenomenon Uncovered: A Conversation with Rina Onur

Deconstructor of Fun

Rina co-founded Peak Games, which has become a game-changer in the Turkish gaming scene. Together with Mishka, they discuss the highs and lows of Spyke Games, shining a spotlight on their latest sensation, Tile Busters. We never put anything into the game without thorough testing, even if it means delaying us for two to three weeks.”

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How Playrix' Township Became a Billion Dollar Game

Deconstructor of Fun

Playrix is one of the powerhouses in the puzzle genre thanks to Gardenscapes and Homescapes’ current success. In many ways, Township has been the cornerstone for Playrix’s success as a title that allowed the company to build experience in live ops, analytics, and user acquisition. product management.

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