Toymaker Mattel is becoming a mobile game publisher
Game Developer
MARCH 5, 2024
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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African mobile game publisher Carry1st nets $27M in funding
Game Developer
JANUARY 17, 2023
Carry1st, which published Call of Duty: Mobile in South Africa, plans to use its newly raised money to license more games and develop its own.
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Mattel begins self-publishing mobile games
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 6, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Mattel, the toy firm behind Barbie, has announced that it will self-publish mobile titles. In an interview with GamesBeat , global head of digital gaming, Mike DeLaet, said that announcements for the company's self-published games will begin later in 2024.
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Free-to-play publisher Scopely is now owned by Saudi-backed Savvy Games Group
Game Developer
APRIL 5, 2023
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund now owns a mobile game publisher, two esports organizers, and has a major stake in Nintendo, Embracer, and more.
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The app store standoff is a chance to reshape mobile game discovery | Opinion
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 3, 2024
2024 hasn't exactly gotten off to the best start for the game industry: mass layoffs loom over large publishers like Epic and Riot Games , and it's becoming harder and all the more expensive to develop and deliver breakthrough games. The general atmosphere is one of distrust and dissent, to say the least.
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The continuing quest to bring Age of Empires to mobile
GamesIndustry.biz
APRIL 25, 2024
Since then, the historical real-time strategy series has had multiple releases on platforms such as home consoles and mobile devices. With Age of Empires 4 pleasing fans on PC and Xbox, Microsoft is making another attempt to attract smartphone audiences with the upcoming Age of Empires Mobile. Read more
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Report: 83% of mobile games fail in the three years after launch
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
New research from mobile revenue growth engine SuperScale has found that 83% of launched mobile games fail within three years, while 43% are cancelled during development. According to the report, 76% of launched games reached peak revenue within the first year, but only 4% reached this peak during the second year.
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From California to the Philippines with friendly goblins: The story of Orc Chop Games
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 12, 2024
Goblin Stone, the debut title from Orc Chop Games, has two stories behind it. The narrative of the game itself is of innocent goblins turning the tables on the adventurers that so frequently invade their home, inverting a typical fantasy trope. Read more
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EA cutting 5% of workforce
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
In its most recent annual report, the publisher gave its headcount as 13,400 as of the end of March 2023, which would put the job losses around 670 people. Read more
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UK games market grew 4.4% to £7.82bn in 2023
GamesIndustry.biz
APRIL 15, 2024
UKIE published its latest Consumer Market Valuation Report, showing that the UK games market was worth £7.82 While overall game sales were up in the UK in 2023, boxed sales have continued their decline and were down 5% to £495 million compared to 2022. Mobile sales were also up, reaching £1.52 to £2.48
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An introduction to mobile user acquisition
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Nailing the mobile games scene is all about grabbing users' attention, getting them excited to download your mobile game, and ensuring they have a great time playing it. However, as a mobile game developer, you might find yourself at a crossroads when it comes to executing user acquisition campaigns.
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Insights from Xsolla Funding’s VP on Slowdowns, Self-Publishing and Smart Funding
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
He has helped numerous developers close deals and accumulated a ton of invaluable experience in the world of game publishing and funding. “I I get to travel the world and help indie game developers succeed.” They’re going to have to get better at self-publishing, self-promoting and self-marketing.
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Monumental to acquire Game Circus
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Indie game studio and publisher Monumental has entered another agreement to acquire mobile developer Game Circus. As reported by Pocket Gamer , the Dallas-based studio will help expand Monumental's expanding portfolio of mobile games with titles such as Coin Dozer, Merge Zoo, and Prize Claw. Read more
Take a break from busy GDC and meet Dutch developers at The Netherlands Lounge
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 13, 2023
Want to get away from the hustle and bustle in the Moscone Centre and just have a good conversation and decent coffee with Dutch games industry professionals? Here you will find game developers, publishers and tool- and tech providers ready to do business. We create games that make you smile”, says CEO Stein Damen. “By
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Savvy Games Group acquires Scopely for $4.9 billion
GamesIndustry.biz
APRIL 5, 2023
Scopely today announced that it has struck a deal to be acquired by Savvy Games Group for $4.9 The mobile publisher behind titles like Marvel Strike Force, Stumble Guys, and Star Trek: Fleet Command is the latest in a string of games investments for the Saudi Arabian government-owned Savvy.
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Viewfinder wins Game of the Year at the UKIE Video Game Awards 2024
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 8, 2024
The UKIE Video Game Awards 2024 took place last night, with Sad Owl Studios' Viewfinder taking home UK Game of the Year alongside best console game. Sumo Digital won the accolade for best developer and Secret Mode took home the award for best publisher. Read more
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The African games industry in numbers
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Africa is home to nearly 200 million gamers, who spend hundreds of millions in US dollars on video games (primarily on mobile). That's according to the newly-published Africa Games Industry Report, which goes live today in the aftermath of Africa Games Week.
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How TV network AMC is seeking to support overlooked indies
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 20, 2023
When thinking about AMC's involvement in the industry, you'd be forgiven for immediately picturing how it has licensed its star franchise, The Walking Dead, to several game studios over the years. But that's not its only foray into games.
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Carry1st receives investment from Sony
GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 29, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox African mobile games publisher Carry1st announced it has received an investment from Sony Innovation Fund. It's the first to receive funding from Sony's initiative that intends to expand entertainment businesses within Africa. Read more
Nordcurrent snaps up River End Games
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Mobile game publisher Nordcurrent has acquired Gothenburg-based studio River End Games. River End Games was established in 2020 and is overseen by Jonas Nordling, Anders Hejdenberg, and Karl Broström. Read more
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Polish games industry employs over 15.000 people (same as France)
PreMortem.Games
JULY 7, 2023
Image: Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty – CD Projekt Red According to the latest report on the state of the games industry in Poland , the country ties with France at second place after the UK for biggest European games industries. 494 Game companies But Poland has plenty to be pleased with.
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Krafton and Ironmace to develop mobile Dark and Darker
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 24, 2023
Krafton has acquired the rights to the mobile version of Ironmace's Dark and Darker. The PUBG publisher intends to use its expertise to bring the RPG to mobile game consumers. We've been watching Dark and Darker's potential and distinct creativity with great interest," said Krafton senior head of publishing Rafael Lim.
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Supercell revenue drops 4.2% to €1.7bn in 2023
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Supercell has published its financial results for 2023, in which revenue dropped by 4.2% During an earnings call, CEO Ilkka Paananen attributed this decrease to a decline in games sales during the first half of 2023 and the overall health of the mobile games market. to €1.7 billion compared to last year.
Making the most of Monopoly Go's false start
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
The game launched in April, and topped the US mobile charts in August. And this is during a time when the mobile market has been so hostile that mobile publisher Playtika has given up on new releases for the moment because it believes they just aren't economically viable. Read more
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How to market console and PC games in a mobile world
GamesIndustry.biz
JUNE 20, 2023
Traditionally, the console and PC gaming markets have operated very differently to mobile. But that’s changing as technological advancements are allowing mobile developers to bring their games to console, and vice versa.
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The Curious Case of Playable Ads and Traditional Marketing Strategies
Deconstructor of Fun
MAY 6, 2024
Guest post by Orkuncan Aydin , COO at Playable Factory — Playable Factory's team leads the way with experience from over 2000 playable ads, working with over 160 top game publishers and brands. They are typically found on mobile devices as part of a larger app or within mobile web browsers.
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Sandsoft Games has announced its second Press Start internship programme
Game Development News
JUNE 9, 2023
Mobile game developer and publisher Sandsoft Games has announced that it will be taking in a second cohort for its internship programme Press Start - MCV/DEVELOP
Newzoo: Global games market expected to increase 2.6% in 2023
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 8, 2023
Mobile revenue due to increase 0.8% billion in revenue and drive growth this year The global games market is estimated to generate $187.7 The mobile market is due to reach $92.6 The mobile market is due to reach $92.6 At a glance: Market estimated to generate $187.7 billion in 2023, up 2.6% billion in 2023, a 2.6%
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Phil Spencer: Xbox needs mobile to thrive - and that includes streaming Starfield
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 24, 2023
Xbox's Phil Spencer has once again said that mobile is the key to growing both Microsoft's games business and the industry overall – and that includes bringing AAA titles like Starfield to smart devices.
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Kabam on crossing over to PCs
GamesIndustry.biz
JUNE 6, 2023
Kabam's official website bills the company as "The best in mobile gaming," but the publisher behind Marvel Contest of Champions and Disney Mirrorverse is increasingly looking beyond the world of tablets and smartphones.
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Bucking the Recession in Mobile Gaming
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.
Hypercasual games stagnate, but Japanese publisher KAYAC maintains faith
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 8, 2024
Top image: four of KAYAK’s hypercasual games. There has been a lot of talk about the future of Hypercasual games: how the market has been in stagnation, making studios slowly but steadily look for opportunities in the fraternal Hybridcasual. Leading Japanese publisher KAYAC has another opinion however.
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Scopely acquires Tag Games
GamesIndustry.biz
JUNE 29, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Scopely has announced that it has acquired mobile game developer Tag Games. With this addition, the mobile game publisher continues to expand its game offerings. Read more
Playdigious and DotEmu co-founder launches mobile distributor StoreRider
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Xavier Liard has announced the creation of his new company, StoreRider, which focuses on connecting game developers and alternative Android stores. million.
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The new normal • Video game layoffs are a feature, not a bug
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 4, 2024
There’s the understandable dismay about people losing their jobs, which I, too, believe is detrimental to the long-term health of the video games industry. Rather than taking on temp workers and running them ragged, game makers now absorb higher costs by letting go of regular employees and argue that the cost of development has gone up.
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Playtika no longer launching or developing until market challenges ease
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 1, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Playtika has temporarily suspended the development of new games, and will not launch any new titles for the foreseeable future. Read more
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How Netflix's external dev partnerships are pivotal for its gaming gambit
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 25, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox The Queen's Gambit Chess launches on the Netflix mobile app today, following in the footsteps of the streaming giant's own IP like Stranger Things and Too Hot to Handle, which already have their own games published on the platform.
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Why did Sega buy Rovio?
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 3, 2023
It's the latest example of a long-standing console and PC publisher trying to establish a foothold in the lucrative but highly competitive mobile gaming market, following Take-Two's $12.7 billion acquisition of Glu Mobile and Microsoft's ongoing attempt to acquire Activision Blizzard , which owns Candy Crush creator King.
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14 low-budget, highly successful story games
Game Analytics
DECEMBER 5, 2022
One of the reasons why hyper-casual games are so popular is due to how quick and easy they are to make. Simple controls, artwork, and game design make it easy for any developer to pick up. There are other ways to build a game on a budget. Because choice is how you can differentiate a book from a game. Published in 2016.
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Authorities grant Battleground Mobile India a three-month trial period
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 19, 2023
India has granted Krafton's Battleground Mobile India a three-month operational trial period. As reported by TechCrunch , the decision comes as the publisher addressed issues about users' data security and the location of the game's servers after its 2022 ban. "We
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Analysis • How startups can survive the coming storm
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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What are The Best Ad Networks for Mobile Games and Apps?
Game Biz
JANUARY 24, 2023
Mobile gaming is one of the most popular app categories in the world. billion active mobile gamers worldwide in 2021, and the number is expected to grow to close to 2.3 It’s easy to understand why mobile gaming has grown so rapidly. Games are fun and can be addictive. What are Mobile Ad Networks?
Looking for a publisher at an event “Be open to everyone”
PreMortem.Games
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
What do development studios need to do to secure a deal with a publisher or investor? Klaas van der Stroom , Business Developer at Representing Games : “If you really want to build relationships go to the smaller events.” Plus publishers and scouts are fully booked with hopeful devs eager to show off their games.
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