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2021 Predictions #5 Sports Games Race into a Billion Dollar Club

Deconstructor of Fun

Despite being the smallest category by revenue share on mobile, 2020 was a very good year for Sports & Racing as it breached the billion-dollar mark , with combined revenue of $1.2B Sports saw YoY growth of +29% ($880M) , while Racing registered +23% YoY ($331M). The sports category is divided into two genres: Sports and Racing.

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The Rise of Hybridization in Mobile Games: How Developers are Genre Mashing Their Way to Success

Game Refinery

In the past, hybridization was mainly seen in 4X strategy games that merged with puzzle and idle RPG mechanics , but in recent months this phenomenon has spread to titles of all shapes and sizes across the market – not just the hybrid-casual genre. Mechanically, the mode is relatively similar to Blizzard’s Hearthstone.

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Little Racer – General and Development

The Knights of Unity

Toys for which you had to build a track yourself and then simply put them on it, and race with your friends just by pressing a button! We decided to release our game on Nintendo Switch, as joy-cons and console itself suit the game perfectly. That’s what Little Racer is all about, to bring joy from our childhood times for everyone!

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Top Unreal Game Development Companies in 2024

Logic Simplified

It contains the game’s proposed design like the concept of the game, genre, core game mechanics, gameplay, timeline, illustrations/sketches, story and characters, levels and monetization strategies. Prototype: The prototype is a raw test that checks the functionality of the game, environments, gameplay, mechanics, user experience, etc.

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Stumble Guys vs. Eggy Party: Which Fall Guys Clone Is the King of Mobile?

Game Refinery

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. Players race, jump and dash through three rounds of obstacle courses (maps). Tournament options in Stumble Guys.

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8 Key Factors to Ensure Flawless Nintendo Testing

iXie gaming

It might be interesting to read on 6 Best Console Game Testing Practices to Wow Your Players What Does Nintendo Testing Involve? Like any other console and game testing exercise, Nintendo testing involves a lot of work. Therefore, blind testing Nintendo games and consoles may lead to missed issues. A comprehensive test strategy.

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How to Start Playing Video Games: Beginners Guide to Gaming

Game Errors

There are millions of desktop and console gamers all over the world. If you’re interested in playing video games but don’t know where to start, here are some tips to help you get started: Decide on a platform Video games can be played on a variety of platforms, including consoles, computers, and mobile devices.

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