Kabam is taking Marvel: Contest of Champions to 'alternative' app stores
Game Developer
APRIL 19, 2024
Ahead of its 10th birthday, Marvel's mobile fighting game is leaving the iOS/Android playground to hang out in other app stores.
Wreck League: Anatomy of an NFT fighting game
Game Daily
AUGUST 22, 2023
nWay’s previous games include overhead view, urban battleground Battlepalooza and head-to-head fighting games Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid, and Power Rangers: Legacy Wars. Likewise, Wreck League is a fighting game, albeit with Web3 functionality and NFT collectibles. ” According to nWay, there are more than 1.5
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Art Production for Mobile Games: Tips & Tricks
iXie gaming
APRIL 3, 2023
Mobile gaming has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry, with millions of users spending time playing games on their smartphones and tablets. As the mobile gaming market continues to expand, mobile game developers must find ways to make their games stand out in a crowded marketplace. So, let’s dive in!
The top 22 mobile games of 2022
Game Analytics
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Masters of simulation, this studio is renowned for making popular sim games for mobile. But for this game, they layered in choice – fight enemies to make your character stronger, and avoid ones that are too tough. But not only is it the first to make it to mobile, it’s also the first one to be free to play. If done well.
The Rise of Hybridization in Mobile Games: How Developers are Genre Mashing Their Way to Success
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.
Checkmate: Discussing the Rise of Chess Games on Mobile
Game Refinery
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Digital Chess, one of the first video games ever created, has experienced a massive revival on mobile, with hundreds of Chess games available to download from the iOS store. million people signing up to the browser-turned-mobile game Chess.com and a 603% leap in chess book sales in the US; it now even has an exclusive game on Netflix.
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The State of the Mobile Games Market in 2023
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 Noticeably, Tencent’s PUBG Mobile and Garena’s Free Fire were both down 37%.
How Mobile Game Developers Are Using In-Game Collaboration Events to Boost Player Retention
Game Refinery
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
If you’re looking for ways to improve player retention for your mobile game, hosting a collaboration event with a well-known franchise as part of your LiveOps might be the answer you’re looking for. To figure out what makes a brand collaboration successful, let’s look at some recent examples of in-game collaboration events in mobile games.
Mobile Games Aren’t Your Enemy if You Play Right
Big Games
AUGUST 19, 2021
In general, non-gamers do not have a good opinion about playing mobile games. And discussing the benefits of playing mobile games is a bit of a controversial topic. Though people might find it outrageous to get to know the benefits of playing mobile games, there are authorized and genuine studies and research on this topic.
Fragbite ends contract with Tilting Point
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 5, 2023
Mobile game title MMA Manager 2: Ultimate Fight will be published by Fragbite Group going forward. The game and its proprietary mobile engine were developed by FunRock & Prey Studios, and published by Tilting Point at launch last June.
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[Event Spotlight] How Mobile Game Developers Can Boost Engagement In The Casual Puzzle Genre With Competitive 1v1 Events
Game Refinery
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Following the high-level trend of hybridization across mobile , more and more casual games have started introducing competitive elements into their live event strategies. With that in mind, are mobile game studios missing out on an important opportunity here to boost engagement?
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So long 2023! Thank you for the great game dev stories
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 29, 2023
About what motivates them and inspires them. About their hopes and dreams as well as the technology used. Please join us on our own little walk down 2023 memory lane. See you in 2024!
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In a Privacy-Centric World, Creative is More Important Than Ever
Deconstructor of Fun
DECEMBER 19, 2022
With privacy becoming more important to mobile players and the prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) in app advertising inventories, the quality of your creatives has never been more important to the success of your games.
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Star Nomad 2 Patch Notes (v 2.22.07)
Half Geek
JULY 28, 2022
More info here: The problem with making games for Mobiles. Faction fleet battles are larger, with each side sending more ships to the fight. Help to keep frame rates smooth during bigger fleet fights with carrier builds. On the PC version, they correctly deploy their torpedo, a bug prevented their use on the mobile build.
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2021 Predictions #6 Casino Games on Mobile Post Lockdowns and IDFA Depreciation
Deconstructor of Fun
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. Finally, please take the numbers presented with a giant grain of salt. Among the most notable transactions was Playtika’s recent $14.6
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Supercell’s Strategic Initiatives that Will Transform the Company
Deconstructor of Fun
APRIL 12, 2023
In February, Ilkka Paananen, the beloved CEO of Supercell, and arguably one of the faces on the Mount Rushmore of Mobile Games Executives, published his yearly blog post. All in all, Ilkka’s yearly blog is an inspirational and quite sincere vision of the top brass of a major mobile games company. It’s Team Fight Tactics for casuals.
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Wrapping up 2023 • Celebrating the life and works of solo developers
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 22, 2023
His first game, mobile RPG Soulvars , started out as a passion project. Solo dev Dr.Kucho fights for true video games: “People play guided tours now” Mario Malagrino , creator of the recently released game Crude , knows exactly why he is working solo. “My Developing my first game was a complete learning experience for me.
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Monetization methods in free-to-play games and their pros and cons
iXie gaming
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Subscription Models: While subscription models have been around for a while and have paved the road for success for juggernauts like World of Warcraft, the model is more widely adopted today in the mobile platform. That said, the system still thrives in certain genres like fighting games and free-to-play RPGs.
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Best High Graphics Games for From Casual to Hardcore Gamers
Big Games
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Let’s explore the Top 10 Mobile Game Development without wasting your precious time! The game offers a mobile-friendly take on the Elder Scrolls experience, featuring first-person combat, dungeons, and character customization. So, are you excited to take a look?
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Understanding the Great Video Game Recession. Or Not.
The Bottom Feeder
MARCH 5, 2024
The enormous mobile side of the business has been churning out massive piles of product (and 80 ripoffs of every game that gets any traction) for years. There is just too much entertainment out there fighting for too little free time. Every year, there are fewer parachutes and more people fighting for them. Selling out to Epic.
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Olivier Madiba’s Kiro’o Games is building a Pan-African entertainment ecosystem
PreMortem.Games
JUNE 30, 2023
It was during those moments, captivated by the epic boss fights and voice acting in Final Fantasy 7, that Madiba’s deep love for video games was ignited. Olivier Madiba recalls playing games on warm sunny afternoons at his grandmother’s home with a spark in his eyes. These are some of his fondest childhood memories.
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Mordhau on consoles: “A lot of smoke and mirrors go into making things hit”
PreMortem.Games
JULY 17, 2023
The fact that you can tell who you’re up against because of how they fight, not how they look or what their name is. There is a much stronger presence in the mobile games segment, but more and more developers are also dabbling in PC games, which is great to see.” It was this idea that pushed everything else.
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She Got Game on cultivating a thriving environment for female game developers
PreMortem.Games
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Then someone told me about a game developer in our community who had developed a fighting game based on their comic. ” Based in Kenya, Adeline is passionate about creating immersive gaming experiences and has diverse experience in game development projects, from mobile to PC and VR.
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5 Reasons Why I Became Bullish on Blockchain Gaming
Deconstructor of Fun
OCTOBER 10, 2021
Written by Ethan Levy , who is always looking for worthy, free-to-play mobile games for the N3TWORK Platform. If you’re interested in growing your business on mobile and beyond, look no further. Fighting Purchase Regret with Ownership. Ask him about a free, $10,000 UA test for your game. This post is sponsored by Xsolla.
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2020 Predictions #7: Why Auto-Chess Games can't Monetize - and How to Fix That
Deconstructor of Fun
JANUARY 29, 2020
And just like that, this new concept initially created for PC quickly became a new genre and expanded to mobile, as most of these games are also on mobile (or are going to be soon). Here’s how you play Auto Chess: The objective of the game is to defeat 7 opponents through a series of 1v1 fights. What should be the path?
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Game Art Studio: The Future of Game Development?
iXie gaming
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
Casual Mobile Art. Game art studios have been around for decades, but the industry has recently seen an explosion of casual mobile games. And with the internet being so widely accessible in the 21st century, this makes casual mobile art as a service a valuable tool for game developers. What do Game Art Studios do?
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Struggling with UA and player retention in a post-IDFA world? Minigames are the answer
Game Refinery
APRIL 6, 2023
With increased competition from IDFA regulation changes and new games consistently entering the market, two of the biggest challenges facing publishers and mobile game studios are acquiring new players (UA) and keeping those players in your game (player retention).
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The Basic Fundamentals of Game Design
Logic Simplified
AUGUST 1, 2023
Combat mechanics - These rules govern how players engage in battles or fights within the game, such as turn-based combat, real-time combat, or using special abilities like counter-attacking. So, whether you're designing a console game or a mobile app, it's essential to prioritize UI and UX to ensure your players stay engaged and interested.
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Here's How You Capitalize From the Apple vs. Epic Court Ruling
Deconstructor of Fun
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
To discuss the first court rulings from the perspective of a mobile game publisher I sat down with non-other than the powerful Eric Seufert from Mobile Dev Memo and the extremely knowledgeable Chris Hewish , President of Xsolla. Below you’ll find our conversation on YouTube and podcast. Consider it an appetizer to the content.
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The Hybridcasual Gamble
Deconstructor of Fun
APRIL 4, 2023
We dive into decline of hypercasual games and hybridcasual, an attempt by mobile game developers to adapt to the new normal in the industry. It’s no surprise to any readers of this newsletter that Apple set off a nuclear warhead into the heart of the mobile games business with IDFA deprecation, under the thin veil of user privacy.
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12 Ways to Take Battle Passes to the Next Level in Mobile Games
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.
The Three Game Industry Trends to Watch in 2024
Deconstructor of Fun
MAY 13, 2024
Post-lockdown, the demand for games dropped due to two key factors: Firstly, people are spending more time on outdoor activities and consuming more media on platforms like social media and streaming services, affecting gaming engagement, especially on mobile devices. Fighting against the AI revolution is not the answer.
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Top GBA Games by Nintendo (2023 Update)
Game Designing
APRIL 16, 2022
While the fighting genre that was popular in the 1980s had faded, this Double Dragon Advance version hearkened back to those times, but in the 3D era. With multiple weapons and mobility options to choose from, there’s a lot of excitement going on at every level. Final Fight One. Double Dragon Advance. Your job is to rescue her.
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Cryptocurrency, NFTs and pay-to-earn: the new world or a gigantic Ponzi scam?
Gamesbrief
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Mobile games were in their infancy and about to be given rocket fuel when Steve Jobs announced the creation of the iPhone. I am fighting the urge to write it off as “Ponzi-nonsense” or “ridiculously overvalued” or “not working in any useful way yet” I think all of those things are true.
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Unity vs. Unreal: What to Choose for Your Game? | Moonmana
Moonmana
APRIL 7, 2023
Unity is considered the best solution for mobile game development. Unity is the best option for indie developers and mobile game projects. Armed with a bazillion weapons, players can fight in a 4-player co-op on a relentless quest for revenge and redemption across the undiscovered and unpredictable living planet.
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Marvel Contest Of Champions Is Crashing: Quick Fixes
Game Errors
APRIL 5, 2023
Ever since it joined Kabam’s mobile gaming lineup, Marvel: Contest Of Champions has provided a mix of good and bad for its legions of players. However, the simpler fix, for now, is to download the latest patch, keep an eye on the Kabam forums for any updates, and avoid skipping animations after fights.
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Michael Blaker’s Anime Sunday: “Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury” Episode 01 Impressions
Game Industry News
FEBRUARY 19, 2023
It’s my “Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury” Episode 01 Impressions. From the fight scenes to the more slice of life moments, all are rendered incredibly well. Hey all, I’m back with another of the standout series from the Fall for this week’s Anime Sunday.
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How Riot can Turn Team Fight Tactics into a Billion Dollar Game
Deconstructor of Fun
JULY 20, 2020
Riot’s Team Fight Tactics (TFT) was launched quickly to catch the emerging auto-chess genre that was gaining popularity as a mod on Twitch. Till date Team Fight Tactics has reached bit over 11M installs. In years, we expect Team Fight Tactics to grow into a Billion Dollar game. Two giant fans of Team Fight Tactics.
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2021 Predictions #3 Top Mobile RPGs Will Go Cross Platform
Deconstructor of Fun
JANUARY 19, 2021
Role-Playing Games on Mobile The RPG market is a high risk, high reward genre walled by a robust entry barrier. RPG games on mobile in the West reached new heights during the lockdowns. This makes RPGs the third-largest genre on mobile after Strategy ($5.0Bn) and Puzzle ($5.1Bn) games. Fighting Games.
Apple’s Decision to Delay to IDFA Changes Hurts Game Developers
Deconstructor of Fun
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
Recently Apple decided to delay the privacy requirements of iOS 14 until ‘early next year ’ presumably after the mobile game industry uproar became too much. There aren’t many trillion dollar companies eager to fight for user privacy, after all. Mobile games is soundly not a growth industry anymore.
Trip Hawkins on The New High Score | Past and Future of Video Games
Deconstructor of Fun
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
In looking at recent innovations, a few key takeaways: Platform Expansion: We saw 1 new platform emerge but it was a huge one that now eclipses the other platforms: mobile Genre Expansion: We continue to see genre expansion and as before likely powered by technology enablement (e.g., Recent Innovations.
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How Call of Duty Mobile left $100M on the Table
Deconstructor of Fun
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
AAA game franchises are in the middle of a renaissance on mobile. Several of the industry’s top IPs have received high-fidelity ports that have been successful in bringing core franchise players to the mobile format. It was only a matter of time before Call of Duty would find its feet on mobile. So is COD Mobile dead?
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The curious case of Google removing over 77% of all our positive reviews
Greenheart Games
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
A bit of research brought up a story from a year ago ( source ) that puts the blame on Google’s algorithm for fighting fake reviews and concluding that genuine reviews are also deleted by it as collateral damage. Also one of the best (and best working) ports I’ve seen onto mobile and an all round good time. Google responds.
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Roguelike Elements in Mobile Games in China
Game Refinery
AUGUST 17, 2022
Therefore, to correct this terrible misuse of the term, we will look at what “roguelike” or “roguelite” or even “Rogue” actually mean, as well as diving into some concrete examples of how roguelike elements and mechanics have been used in mobile games in China lately. source: Wikipedia).
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