Game Refinery

JANUARY 5, 2023

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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Game Refinery

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The ever-changing nature of the mobile market means that new monetization mechanics are constantly emerging and evolving. One of the most popular monetization mechanics is the subscription-based battle pass , which was introduced via Valve’s DOTA 2 in 2013 but popularized by the worldwide phenomenon, Fortnite.

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JANUARY 31, 2021

Post-COVID investment flows in Social and mobile gaming emerged as one of the best performing sectors during coronavirus, and the ensuing influx of investment will likely impact companies large and small. SlotoStories Get Me a Price in Slotomania allows the player to customize their machines and make the game look like theirs.

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JANUARY 13, 2021

While Hypercasual games account for less than 1% of the total IAP revenue of all Casual games, it drove well over half of all downloads for the category during 2019. In fact, Hypercasual games alone made up for ~45% of 2019’s total download volume across all mobile games. Nothing new really.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2022

An essential data platform for all mobile gaming studios. Playtika’s Pirate Kings trails Coin Master and has similar mechanics but uses a Wheel of Fortune instead of a slot machine. The US is the most popular country for top Social Casino games in terms of both revenue and downloads. Access all previous predictions here.

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JUNE 3, 2020

This article is the last and, the most important piece of the “scaling” puzzle focusing on the nothing less than the game that is being promoted and the teams that are promoting it. Hoping that your game is going to become a cultural phenomenon is a super long shot and often requires access to a top IP that can be very expensive.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Coin Master truly innovated on a core Casino mechanic by making random chance just one block in the core loop, not the only block. Expect more acquisitions, new game releases and revenue diversification efforts (also outside mobile games) from Playtika, as it prepares to bulk up before an imminent 2020 IPO.

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JANUARY 24, 2023

Moreover, different thematics appeal to different people – mobile games will relaunch the same game with a reskin (ex: change the dragons to fairies ), to attempt to appeal to a broader audience. These changes shake up what skills are required – you may have failed last season, but this new game might suit your skillset better.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

With the backing of the beloved Warcraft IP and Blizzard's reputation, Warcraft Rumble has the potential to break new ground in the mobile gaming landscape and carve out its own niche among players seeking a fresh take on the genre. Special offers become increasingly appealing as players progress, offering significant value.

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JANUARY 17, 2022

This points out that new playable content is consumed faster than in other SC games. One of the main problems in Clash Mini is the strong similarity with Clash Royale , the other Supercell auto battler whose gameplay and unit mechanics are very similar.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Although this might seem like a simplistic approach, the history of legendary game series like Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) or Guitar Hero (GH) speak volumes of rythm games’ large audiences. Beatstars’ mixes both concepts, and expands the amount of inputs to those native on a touchscreen. It’s a truly fun game to play.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

With the backing of the beloved Warcraft IP and Blizzard's reputation, Warcraft Rumble has the potential to break new ground in the mobile gaming landscape and carve out its own niche among players seeking a fresh take on the genre. Special offers become increasingly appealing as players progress, offering significant value.

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MARCH 22, 2021

The round also saw contributions from two top tier funds; Balderton Capital and Makers Fund Dream Games (who are hiring…) is now responsible for setting a record for the single largest Series A round ever raised by a Turkish company. Thus a full breakdown of the newly released game is warranted. It made $5.1 With $3.7B

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