PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Top image by Freepik In their latest report , Newzoo looks at how different generations engage with gaming. It will come as no surprise that across all age groups people play games, but there are some significant differences between the older and newer generations. With each passing generation, gaming becomes more popular.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 5, 2024

The gaming business of Warner Bros. Discovery has been historically focused on AAA console games, but the company's CEO and president of global streaming and games JB Perrette wants to change that. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 20, 2023

Of those polled, 79% of them were gaming enthusiasts, and 47% of that subset played on more than one platform (the poll considered PC, mobile, and console each to be a single platform). Mobile was the most popular platform, with 60% of online respondents playing on phones or tablets. Read more

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Some of you remember 2010 when games on Facebook were booming! That’s when many of us started our careers in free-to-play games. And if you were in the heydays of Facebook games, you will also remember how the party ended abruptly in 2012. Facebook used games for growth and discarded them quickly as it didn’t need them anymore.

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Starloop Studios

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Game UI design for multiplatform projects is a significant challenge for game developers. Video game UI requires certain elements regardless of platform, but the platforms can have wildly different requirements from game UI design.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 5, 2022

and Deconstructor of Fun’s latest collaborative report, we dive deep into a comprehensive analysis of the mobile gaming sector and which genres are defying the economic slowdown. These three factors have traditionally made mobile gaming venture capital (VC) friendly, which brings in the capital that keeps the flywheel going.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Despite the recent layoffs, the gaming industry is booming with critically acclaimed titles and sales records being broken left and right! The gaming industry’s impact ripples far beyond the 3.4 We can say with more confidence than ever that gaming is at the heart of media and entertainment. year-on-year increase.

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

As the world goes digital, the diversity in platforms and devices that users interact with has significantly increased. But what does that mean to the game development fraternity? Well, it implies that cross-platform compatibility testing is more critical than ever.  What is Cross-Platform Compatibility Testing?

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Mobile gaming has become popular in recent times thanks to the growing number of mobile device users. Several mobile game engines are used to create mobile games. However, Unity has stood out as one of the most preferred and trusted mobile game engines. Let’s find out.

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Unity Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Our updated optimization guides include the latest updates from Unity 2022 LTS and provide you with useful tips and tactics to optimize your projects.

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Logic Simplified

OCTOBER 18, 2023

If you are planning to develop a mobile game, then it is crucial to understand that a successful game that attracts players and stands out in crowded app stores takes a lot of time, effort and dedication. Selecting the most suitable mobile game engine is one of the crucial decisions that must be taken.

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

For months now we hear the heart wrenching tales of thousands of games industry professionals losing their jobs. Well, according to Newzoo , the games industry is bouncing back from the decline in 2022. In their latest free report , Newzoo is optimistic about the total market outlook for PC and console. billion).

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 22, 2023

Image: pikisuperstar on Freepik Newzoo’s Global Gamer Study 2023 is a true treasure trove of interesting facts about the people out there that hopefully end up with your game in their hands. Did you know that more than half of all people with an internet connection play games? Or that 87% of players spend money on in-game items?

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 31, 2023

Unlike the years before, we decided to really leverage our fantastic community of senior games industry folks to present you with trends that will shape our industry during the year. The k-factor, which measures the virality of a game, is at an all-time low. Is it the artwork in itself that is not selling the game? Exit mobile.

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Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Introduction Have you ever been sitting in a meeting – or listening to a podcast, perhaps – where the merits of a game were being discussed and the topic of “Game of the Year” was raised? Unlike these other formats, however, the games industry produces experiences that can differ vastly from one platform to the next.

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 28, 2022

But one thing that hasn’t changed is new hit games entering the market. So to end the year on a high, we rounded up our top 22 games to hit the charts this year. Here are the top games we loved playing this year. If you want some inspiration for games to binge over the holiday period, look no further. Net Fishing!

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Big Games

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Following good values and trends are essential for any mobile game development company. Hashbyte Studio is a leading mobile game development company that focuses on providing high-quality games to our audience. Their portfolio of accomplished projects demonstrates their dedication to creating top-notch games.

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Narrative design has always been an important part of video game development, but its significance in modern-day games continues to grow as narrative elements play an important role in player engagement and retention. Several exploration games also incorporate similar story designs. The core gameplay in Gossip Harbor.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Legendary developer and Industry Icon Shigeru Miyamoto once said, “ A delayed game is eventually good, but a rushed game is forever bad.” But the games of today are a different beast. A rushed game can eventually be patched and turned into beautiful works of art. Let’s have a look.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This week, we dive into the games that are defying headwinds from the recent economic slowdown in every category. We review the game of the week: Talking Tom Time Rush from Outfit7 ✉️ Received this email from a friend? These are the Mobile Games Defying Economic Headwinds — and Why In data.ai In Today’s Email ?

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GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 23, 2023

The Epic Games Store is taking another approach to combating Steam, as Epic today announced a new opt-in First Run Program that will trade the company's share of revenues for the first six months of release in exchange for exclusivity.

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Game Refinery

MAY 4, 2023

We’ve been writing about the growth of ‘hybrid’ mobile games – when a title merges two or more genres to create an entirely new gameplay experience – since 2020, but hybrid games have evolved a lot since then, especially when it comes to the game genres that are being merged together.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

JULY 14, 2022

The subject of running Godot games on consoles pops up very often. In this article you will find information about the following topics: How console development works. The challenges that Godot faces for supporting those platforms. Which alternatives exist to publish your Godot games for consoles.

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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. 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.

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Logic Simplified

APRIL 1, 2024

Looking for a Real Unreal Game Development Company? The potential for building epic games on Unreal by game app developers and creators across industries has increased. The potential for building epic games on Unreal by game app developers and creators across industries has increased. Is it well-defined?

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 17, 2023

State of the Mobile Games Market The Western mobile games market , which we broadly analyze by removing the Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese and Korean markets from the numbers, saw overall installs climb by 14% to 47.5B And unlike Racing, Shooter games also generally saw a decline in downloads as well.

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 1, 2023

Disclosure: This article has been written as a part of a paid cooperation with Moxy Moxy , founded by a group of game industry veterans and blockchain experts, aims to transform the gaming landscape by providing a platform for eSports-style competitive gaming with real rewards for existing games.

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The advent of handheld gaming consoles marked a significant era in the gaming industry. This bubble of time, between the early 2000s and mid-2010s, witnessed the rise of several iconic handheld consoles, including the Sony PSP, and various iterations of Nintendo’s DS line, such as the Nintendo DS, 3DS, and 2DS.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 24, 2023

It’s why it has two different Xbox Series consoles. It’s why it’s releasing all its games on PC. It’s why it wants to launch a mobile app store. It knows it can’t reach three billion gamers with a high-powered games console alone. Read more

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The gaming industry has continued to grow with time as new technologies emerge. In fact, 2023 has had some of the biggest game development trends thanks to the increasing use of advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI). But what are some of these game development trends of 2023?

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

It is no secret that game development is a complicated process. These adjustments touch upon various facets such as gameplay, user interface, and overall game design. Let’s take a look at the importance of focus group testing and understand the benefits it offers to game developers and the gaming community.

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iXie gaming

JANUARY 19, 2024

The gaming industry has achieved significant milestones in recent years, and 2023 was no exception. Recent data has shown that 2023 has been among the best years in the gaming sector. It has the highest number of top-rated games in two decades, making it an exceptional year for the industry. But was it all rosy?

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Ask a Game Dev

MARCH 16, 2023

It’s mostly because mobile devices became the platform du jour to publish movie tie-in games and other similar shovelware-style titles. Development costs are lower, turnaround time is faster, expectations are lower, and audiences are larger on mobile, so it makes sense that licensors would go there.

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Starloop Studios

AUGUST 24, 2022

The gaming industry continues to grow year after year and proves to be one of the most popular forms of entertainment out there. It’s never been easier to find games to play due to their accessibility on consoles, mobile devices, and PC. Each platform has its own set of advantages and disadvantages, but PC [.].

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 19, 2021

Our 2021 predictions have been sponsored by Facebook Gaming. Facebook Gaming helps developers and publishers to build, grow, and monetize their games. Role-Playing Games on Mobile The RPG market is a high risk, high reward genre walled by a robust entry barrier. But the squeeze is worth the juice.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This article originally appeared on his Substack Game Stuff. Specialist VC firms that fund game development are a relatively new phenomenon. Given these incredible tailwinds, it’s not surprising that mobile game companies have delivered the vast majority of gaming venture returns in recent years.

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AWS Games

MARCH 8, 2024

The use of game engines to generate interactive content is a common choice for people these days. Unity , which is one of the popular game engines, is widely used for mobile applications that run on smartphones. AWS for Games has published a reference architecture describing a Unity Build pipeline.

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