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Why it's become harder to raise investments in mobile game development in 2024

GamesIndustry.biz

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox During the pandemic, the margins in the mobile games market continued to grow, surpassing expectations. Game development professionals often regarded other business niches with disdain, citing superior financial metrics as the reason.

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Toymaker Mattel is becoming a mobile game publisher

Game Developer

Hot Wheels and Barbie toymaker Mattel is expanding its video game interests, with a new publishing arm that will "co-devleop" and publish mobile games.

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Establishing partnerships with major IPs: benefits and nuances for mobile game developers

Game Developer

Even small companies can forge partnerships with top-tier brands like Disney, Marvel, and Mattel, negotiating collaborations that bring mutual benefits.

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The Best Game Engines for Mobile Game Development

Starloop Studios

One of the most critical decisions for mobile game development projects is determining the best game engine for your project. At Starloop Studios, we carefully consider each game engine's advantages and how they can help us develop the best mobile games possible.

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Playtika buys mobile game dev Innplay Labs

Game Developer

Months after it swore off releasing new mobile games, Playtika has bought up Innplay to create "exceptional gaming experiences for our players."

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Google Play Games aims to capture Android and iOS mobile game revenue on PC

Game Developer

Google Play Games is a defense strategy against competing storefronts that host PC ports of mobile games, ensuring Google continues to capture revenue from users who abandon mobile to play on PC.

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How To Accelerate Your Mobile Game Growth

Game Developer

Learn how game developers can expand their mobile game business beyond the app stores, improve UA and discoverability, and discover more freedom to deliver unique experiences directly to new and existing players.