GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 9, 2024

The mobile gaming industry is intertwined with innovations and trends in various fields. In this article, we explore the trends shaping the outlook for mobile game development and strategies for retaining audiences in the context of constant changes. The landscape of mobile game development mirrors the broader economic climate.

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Game Developer

APRIL 11, 2024

Koei Tecmo claims, despite numerous cease and desists, that Youzoo kept using material from its games to advertise its own mobile titles.

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Game Developer

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Despite wanting to be a big player in the mobile games industry, acquiring Zynga to achieve those dreams may have come too late for Take-Two.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 20, 2024

Tripledot Studios has acquired fellow mobile game company Zephyr Mobile for an undisclosed sum. Developer and publisher Tripledot is mainly known for mobile title Woodoku. As reported by Pocket Gamer , Zephyr and its 55 staff will continue to be run by CEO Serge Morozov, out of its Warsaw HQ. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 18, 2024

Mortal Kombat developer NetherRealm has laid off its mobile team. Unfortunately, yesterday Netherrealm’s mobile team was shut down," explained quality assurance analyst, Tony Lazzara. According to LinkedIn posts from former NetherRealm developers, at least 50 members of staff have been impacted by the cuts. Read more

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Game Developer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

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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GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 25, 2024

Some of the biggest titles of the past few years have demonstrated that mobile platforms do not need to be a lesser alternative to a title's home console editions. Other titles from major IP holders are now set to have simultaneous releases across both home consoles, PC, and mobile devices.

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Game Developer

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

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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GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 19, 2024

The conventional wisdom about releasing premium games on mobile platforms is very simple these days. If that's your perspective on the mobile market, this week's report that Resident Evil 7 has earned less than $30,000 since its launch on iOS at the start of this month will do nothing to challenge your view. Read more

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

NCSoft and SIE plan to partner on a number of "global businesses.across and beyond genres and regions," including the mobile games space.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 23, 2024

Sony seems to be building a mobile games platform for free-to-play games. This is according to tech site TweakTown , which spotted a job listing for a mobile platform architect. Read more

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Game Wisdom

JULY 18, 2024

Zenless Zone Zero Shows the Limits of Mobile Action Games Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Zenless Zone Zero is the latest release from miHoYo, who have had hit after hit following the mega-success of Genshin Impact.

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Game Developer

JANUARY 17, 2024

Bethesda tries its hand again at bringing its Elder Scrolls franchise to mobile audiences.

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Rocket Brush Studio

JUNE 26, 2024

Explore how AI-powered techniques improve mobile app security testing. QASource leverages these strategies to ensure robust protection for mobile applications. Learn about advanced threat detection, automated vulnerability analysis, and adaptive security measures.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 22, 2024

The pair reflect on the challenges AAA hardcore games face on mobile devices and ponder the future of whether publishers will continue to invest in these technologically impressive but commercially disappointing ports. For more on this subject, be sure to check out the latest column from contributing editor Rob Fahey.

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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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Game Developer

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Warzone Mobile's cross-progression means players always have Call of Duty, and can spend money on it wherever they like.

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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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Game Developer

AUGUST 18, 2023

With Rovio now among its subsidiaries, Sega has a bigger presence in the mobile game market and another franchise to play around with.

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Game Developer

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Be advised against that phone version of Lethal Company going around on mobile app stores.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 5, 2024

Mobile games made up 49% of total revenue generated by the global games market in 2023 at $90.4 Conducted between January 2022 and January 2024, the 2024 Mobile App Trends report found that in-app revenue for games apps increased 6% year-over-year, while consumer spending decreased 2% to $107 billion.

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Game Developer

JULY 10, 2024

Pixelberry wants to use Series to get highly requested features out the door, while Series is looking to add its proprietary Rho engine into the developer's pipeline.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 19, 2024

Japan's mobile market is showing signs of growth after a slight decline in 2023, with games enjoying a stronger performance than the wider apps market.

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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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Game Developer

JUNE 20, 2023

Nicola Sebastiani has departed PlayStation Studios after joining in 2021 as vice president and head of mobile.

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Game Developer

JUNE 28, 2023

Microsoft has wanted to get its foot in the door for Japan and mobile games, and owning Square would've allowed for both.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 10, 2024

Microsoft has announced that its Xbox mobile storefront will launch in July 2024. Xbox president Sarah Bond revealed the news at the Bloomberg Technology Summit on Thursday, during which she shared that the store will only be available on the web to begin with to rival mobile storefronts such as Apple and Google Play.

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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. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 26, 2024

Epic Games is pulling Fortnite and other games from mobile app stores ahead of the launch of its own digital storefront on iOS and Android.

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Game Developer

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The company is also shutting down Battlefield Mobile developer Industrial Toys.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 19, 2023

PlayStation has lost its head of mobile, as MobileGamer.biz has reported that Nicola Sebastiani has left the company to "pursue a new, undisclosed opportunity." Sebastiani joined PlayStation as the VP and head of mobile in July of 2021. Prior to that, he had spent seven years at Apple where he was head of content for Apple Arcade.

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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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Starloop Studios

JULY 14, 2024

It has been long established that mobile gaming is becoming more popular and successful year over year, and now we’re seeing mobile games included in more cross-platform game development projects. Though mobile games are included [.] Though mobile games are included [.]

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GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 3, 2024

While the growth outlook for mobile is much more optimistic than it has been in years – with Data.ai projecting up to 4% year over year growth – Epic and Google's court proceedings and Apple's response to Digital Markets Act legislation have cast a shadow over this promising growth and the future of the mobile games industry.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 26, 2024

Tencent and Nexon's latest release Dungeon & Fighter Mobile exceeded $270 million during its first month of release in China, according to Sensor Tower. As reported by Bloomberg , the mobile title also ranked in the top spot for downloads and revenues on Apple's App Store following its release on May 21.

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Game Developer

AUGUST 28, 2023

Digital Extremes' sci-fi MMO is sliding and flipping its way to iOS devices next year to bring the mobile game audience into the fold.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 10, 2024

Supercell believes there's room for more mobile games to be highlighted during events like Summer Game Fest. The Finnish developer was the only company to have a mobile-only game featured during this year's showcase on Friday, with the star-studded live-action trailer for Squad Busters promoting its most recent hit.

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