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Cloning Isn’t a Strategy: Why Mobile Games Must Bet Big on IP
In an industry overwhelmed by copycat games, learn why emotional connections to characters are vital for retention.
Cracking the Game Growth Code: Lessons from SciPlay
No one runs live games like a social casino company. And no one excels in social casinos quite like SciPlay. We unpack their winning strategies.
Hybrid Monetization Buzz Doesn’t Quit: Brat or Basic?
Hybrid monetization is more than a buzzword—it’s the strategy every game studio needs to master in 2024.
From Casual to Complex: 7 Trends that Shaped Gaming 2024
Curious about the seven trends in gaming and app development that have shaped the industry so far in 2024? Learn how AppLovin's insights into hybrid monetization and AI strategies are helping companies achieve sustainable growth.
Value Optimization, Hybridcasual, and the Impact of AI
Discover how hybrid monetization and AI are reshaping mobile gaming, with insights from Meta and Kwalee on optimizing engagement, profitability, and user acquisition
Untold Stories of ex-Activision Blizzard King’s Founders
What gives former Activision, Blizzard, and King employees an edge when launching gaming startups?
Shooting for Success: Navigating the Ultra Competitive Shooter Genre
With PvP shooters facing major player drop-offs and new titles struggling to break in, we’re looking at how competitive and unforgiving this space has become—and what developers need to stay in the game.
Transmedia Triumphs and Traps: Lessons from the Convergence of Gaming and Media
Forget what you thought you knew about Hollywood dominating entertainment. Gaming adaptations have taken center stage, and transmedia storytelling is where it’s at.
From $1B to $10B in 5 Years – Scopely’s Journey to Mobile Game Success
Game studios can learn a thing or two from Scopely’s approach, especially when it comes to crafting solid product strategies and creating engaging experiences that truly connect with players.
Savvy Moves: Saudi Arabias Gaming Vision
Saudi Arabia has set a very ambitious goal. However, will it succeed in attracting top global talent and investment to meet its targets?
AI x Game Industry in 2025 - The Unspoken Part
AI is shaking up game development, unlocking new levels of innovation. But with these advances come fresh challenges that will test the industry’s adaptability.
Top 3 Mistakes Gaming Startups Make - According to the VCs
Getting VC funding in gaming can be a make-or-break moment for any startup. But with so many moving parts, it’s easy to trip up. We’re breaking down the three biggest mistakes founders make—from cap table mismanagement to neglecting distribution strategy.
5 Tactics for the Volatile PC/Console Market
The gaming industry’s golden age may feel like a distant memory, yet 2024 arrives with both fresh challenges and new opportunities. As the market evolves, we explore key trends and tactics to help developers navigate this shifting landscape.
Why Global Stock Markets Collapsed, and What Does It Mean for the Gaming Industry?
Explore the impact of the recent global stock market collapse on the gaming industry and what it means for its future.
Mobile Gaming After the Digital Markets Act
Could the DMA be the boost the mobile game industry desperately needs to bounce back from the challenges of IDFA?
Platform Payouts and Fortnite’s Unique Approach
Curious about how different content platforms handle creator payouts? Explore the intricacies of revenue models from Steam to Spotify, and discover Fortnite’s distinctive approach with skin-based funding.
Behind the Wheel: How Hutch Built Strong Partnerships with Car Manufacturers
Breaking into the world of big IP licenses might seem like an uphill battle for independent game developers. Discover how Hutch made waves with Formula One and Forza, and explore key strategies for building successful partnerships.
Netflix Games’ Second Season: Challenges, Changes, and the Path Forward
As Netflix Games goes through the leadership change, we analyze what they’ve achieved to date, what are the three key problems and what will the second chapter look like.
Voodoo’s Secret Sauce: From 0 to 250M Hybridcasual Revenue in 3 Years
Discover how Voodoo's strategic pivot to hybrid casual games and data-driven approach has propelled them to the forefront of the gaming industry.
The Three Game Industry Trends to Watch in 2024
The evolving landscape of the gaming industry, from workforce rightsizing to shifting player behaviors, AI advancements, and the enduring positive outlook, in a comprehensive analysis of trends, challenges, and opportunities.