Second Life is coming to mobile, nearly 20 years after launch
Game Developer
MARCH 14, 2023
Second Life , one of the earliest attempts at the metaverse, is branching out into the mobile game market.
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EA scraps Apex Legends Mobile and Battlefield Mobile
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
The company is also shutting down Battlefield Mobile developer Industrial Toys.
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Playtika will temporarily suspend launching new mobile games
Game Developer
MARCH 1, 2023
Playtika puts its plans to release new mobile games on pause, for the moment.
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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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FBI warns that mobile games may be front for cryptocurrency scams
Game Developer
MARCH 15, 2023
The FBI suggests mobile players be wary of anyone who wants them to spend real-world money on cryptocurrency to play a game on their phones.
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GDevelop Release Mobile Version
Game From Scratch
MARCH 29, 2023
GameFromScratch.com GDevelop Release Mobile Version The cross platform open source no-code game engine GDevelop just released a mobile version for Android, which frankly is the best mobile game engine I’ve used yet.
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How To Accelerate Your Mobile Game Growth
Game Developer
DECEMBER 22, 2022
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.
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North Kingdom mobile strategy game
GameDev.Net
JANUARY 13, 2023
Northern Kingdom is a mobile 3D tower defense game in which you have to defend your castle from a siege. The player needs to restrain hordes of enemies by building a powerful wall to create his army and destroy all enemies! Build, defend and become the most powerful force of the northern kingdom in castle siege games!
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Best practices for mobile UI design – part 1
Unity Blog
JANUARY 31, 2023
In this two-part interview, we discuss best practices for mobile UI design with Outfit7’s Aleksander Gregorka and Maja Nadvešnik, Samsung’s Søren Klit Lambaek, and Unity’s own Benoit Dupuis and Stefania Valoroso.
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Sound design essentials for updating live service mobile games
GameDev.Net
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Some tips and tricks we put into action for our work on Mobile Legends Bang Bang! With the growth of "live service" games, game development has taken on an increasingly iterative creative process. These beloved escapes are often sustained through the introduction of new content (e.g., season passes, DLC expansions, and new
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Sound design essentials for updating live service mobile games
GameDev.Net
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
With mobile games, we also need to be mindful of the places where games may be played in public, in addition to the technological restrictions of our player's interface.
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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. So, what are the best mobile game ad networks ? What are Mobile Ad Networks?
Take-Two acquires mobile games subscription service GameClub
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 28, 2023
Take-Two has acquired mobile games subscription service GameClub for an undisclosed sum. GameClub was founded in 2018, with the aim to update and bring premium, classic mobile titles to current devices via a monthly subscription fee. million and talked about the "growing sense of freemium fatigue in the mobile games market."
Square Enix will end Bravely Default mobile game in February 2023
Game Developer
DECEMBER 29, 2022
The brilliant light has faded.
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Best practices for mobile UI design – part 2
Unity Blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
In this two-part interview, we discuss best practices for mobile UI design with Outfit7’s Aleksander Gregorka and Maja Nadvešnik, Samsung’s Søren Klit Lambaek, and Unity’s own Benoit Dupuis and Stefania Valoroso.
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What's going on with EA on mobile? | This Week In Business
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox While we find ourselves experiencing a wave of announcements that online games are closing down, perhaps the most surprising was EA's decision to scrap Apex Mobile , the smartphone spin-off of its battle royale Apex Legends. Read more
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What are AAA Games and Mobile Games?
iXie gaming
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
With the rise of the gaming industry, two distinct categories of games have emerged: AAA games and mobile games. As a result, mobile gaming is pushed aside in favor of AAA titles, which have their own position in the market. But now, we have more complex 3D mobile games like PUB-G. Can Mobile Games Be AAA?
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The Ultimate Holiday 2022 Mobile Game Monetization Checklist
Game Biz
DECEMBER 1, 2022
As we move into the holiday season, many mobile game developers are looking to capitalize on the increased traffic, ad inventory demand, and higher advertiser budgets. So, to ensure you’re prepared for the upcoming holiday season and beyond, here’s our ultimate holiday mobile game monetization checklist for 2022.
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. Nevertheless, mobile gaming represents a whopping 61% of all games revenue , a number that would be even larger should we account for all the in-app-ad revenue.
King's mobile Crash Bandicoot game shutting down in February 2023
Game Developer
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Yet again, Crash Bandicoot was too slow to avoid death.
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Square Enix's Dragon Quest mobile game will shut down in April
Game Developer
JANUARY 27, 2023
Every quest has an end.
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A crash course in porting your game to mobile
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Porting successful PC and console games to mobile has become common practice. Soon after, the studio revealed that it had planned to port Vampire Survivors to mobile sooner, but couldn't find a business partner who agreed with its monetisation approach , so eventually decided to do it all in-house.
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The problem with making games for Mobiles.
Half Geek
AUGUST 3, 2022
In summary, developing for mobiles is high maintenance compared to PC, where you can at least be confident that your game 5-10 years ago still run fine on modern hardware. Mobile apps need constant updates to keep up with Google & Apple shenanigans. Sometimes these updates will force hard choices.
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Can a casual mobile game company eventually move on to more "hardcore" games?
GameDev.Net
JANUARY 9, 2023
I plan on making both hyper/hybrid casual mobile games as well as games for other platforms. However, I will most likely start with mobile games when starting a game company. Is it feasable to have a game company that starts out making mobile games and then eventually moves on to more “hardcore” games for other platforms?
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Mobile Casinos 2022
Big Games
DECEMBER 27, 2022
The post Mobile Casinos 2022 appeared first on Hashbyte Studio. While the government of Australia does not issue gambling licenses to online casinos in Australia, they can use licenses issued by other countries. Online casinos in Australia are allowed to offer free casino games without a download.
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A Step-By-Step Guide To Mobile App Development
Artoon
JANUARY 8, 2023
Suppose one day you get a brain wave about a mobile application […]. The post A Step-By-Step Guide To Mobile App Development appeared first on Artoon Solutions.
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When Should You Use Mobile Proxies?
Code with Mike
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Although 4G mobile proxies are not the most popular type, they have quite a few applications. Defining mobile […]. The post When Should You Use Mobile Proxies? Knowing which proxy type fits your needs the best is key to successfully concealing your identity and accomplishing otherwise unattainable tasks.
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Going Mobile
The Art of the Game
APRIL 21, 2022
early ideas on the mobile game. Since I already have characters / assets / framework already in place for a game I want to make – how about bang out a mobile game that I can get out quick? ’ – the first iteration of my mobile game: Buy it when I release it, k? So – may I present ‘Go, Booper, GO!’
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The Mobile Games Industry In the Year 2023
Deconstructor of Fun
JANUARY 31, 2023
. - Executive of a small developer who has till date amassed well over 100M installs on mobile The end of discovery also means that there will be no indie breakouts from small indie developers. Join one of the few powerful game companies taking over mobile. Exit mobile. Instead, the indie developers will have three options.
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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 not only is it the first to make it to mobile, it’s also the first one to be free to play. Summoners War: Chronicles is yet another MMORPG to make it to mobile. It’s tricky taking any game from PC and Console to mobile.
How to Choose the Right Platform for Mobile App Development?
Artoon
MARCH 12, 2023
Mobile apps are getting more and more popular with each passing year, […] The post How to Choose the Right Platform for Mobile App Development? appeared first on Artoon Solutions.
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Slots Of Vegas Online Mobile Casino
Big Games
JANUARY 22, 2023
The OLG free slots mentioned here are designed to be mobile friendly and run smoothly on tablet and smartphone devices. The post Slots Of Vegas Online Mobile Casino appeared first on Hashbyte Studio. All this is accessible without having to register or download anything. All rights reserved.
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Mobile version of Vampire Survivors reaches 1m downloads in a week
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Vampire Survivors is already a hit on mobile, having been downloaded more than one million times within one week of release. The iOS and Android port of the hugely popular indie game was a surprise announcement during The Game Awards last week, and offers the full experience to mobile users for free.
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Mobile publisher Playtika laying off 15 percent of total workforce
Game Developer
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Over 600 employees will reportedly be affected by the job cuts.
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Steps to Follow Before Starting Mobile App Development
Artoon
FEBRUARY 19, 2023
There needs to be more than great ideas to be successful in […] The post Steps to Follow Before Starting Mobile App Development appeared first on Artoon Solutions.
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Game Developer
JANUARY 27, 2023
Supercell axed the project last year, but Metacore believes it has all the makings of a hit.
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Vampire Survivors dev says clones "forced our hand" on mobile port
GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 5, 2023
Vampire Survivors launched on Android and iOS last month, but Poncle developer Luca Galante had intended to bring the breakthrough hit to mobile platforms considerably earlier. Unfortunately, nobody I spoke with was on board with the monetization I had in mind for the platform: non-predatory.".
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The Rise and Fall of eCPM in Mobile Gaming: What Happened in 2022?
Game Biz
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
The mobile gaming industry was no exception and experienced a significant drop in eCPM (effective cost per thousand impressions) due to these challenges. The eCPM drop in 2022 was a challenge for the mobile gaming industry, but it also presented an opportunity for developers to reevaluate and refine their ad monetization strategies.
What's next for in-app purchases, in-game ads and mobile monetization
GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 10, 2023
To make a successful mobile game, monetisation can't be an afterthought; it has to be an integral part of the development cycle from the beginning. Check out some key takeaways from our conversation with Bertaut below, and be sure to listen to the full episode for even more.
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Voodoo announces new mobile publishing business model
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Voodoo has announced a new casual and midcore publishing model for mobile and developers. As reported by PocketGamer.biz , the model aims to focus on mobile titles that have long-term user engagement potential and profitability. Read more.
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Cocos Creator 3.7.0 ugly shadows on mobile
Cocos
JANUARY 29, 2023
Hi all, I enabled shadows for my project, but I don’t know why it looks very different on mobile and desktop: Desktop: Mobile: looks like some objects applies own shadow incorrectly and shown with big sharp edges
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Which Format Generates The Highest Mobile Game Ad Revenue?
Game Biz
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Whether ads make up 30% or 60% of your total game revenue, advertising is an extremely important aspect of your mobile game revenue. This has become true for virtually any game genre on mobile. And which will make the most ad revenue in a mobile game? What Is Mobile Game Ad Revenue? But which ad format is the best?
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