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2022 Predictions #1 The King is back, Merge overheats and Hypercasuals falter
Jan 24

Jan 24 2022 Predictions #1 The King is back, Merge overheats and Hypercasuals falter

Michail Katkoff
Predictions

Casual Games stand for 80% of all mobile game downloads and 35% of all In-App Purchases. Once you count in ad revenue, this is the most dominant category of them all.

Clash Mini - Contender or a Pretender?
Jan 18

Jan 18 Clash Mini - Contender or a Pretender?

Guest Writer
Deconstructions

After a fast start Supercell’s Clash Mini is facing the realities of the autochess genre. Can it break through?

Axie Infinity: Infinite Opportunity or Infinite Peril?
Dec 12

Dec 12 Axie Infinity: Infinite Opportunity or Infinite Peril?

Abhimanyu Kumar
Deconstructions

Axie Infinity is the poster child of blockchain games. Yet under all the hype, there are some fundamental issues that can bring the game down if gone unfixed.

What Comes After Battle Royale and Why You Need to Know Vigor
Dec 5

Dec 5 What Comes After Battle Royale and Why You Need to Know Vigor

Guest Writer
Why Pokemon Unite Hasn’t Reached the Top (yet?)
Nov 21

Nov 21 Why Pokemon Unite Hasn’t Reached the Top (yet?)

Guest Writer
Deconstructions

This game was destined for unrivaled success but…

The Inevitable Blockchain Revolution
Nov 14

Nov 14 The Inevitable Blockchain Revolution

Guest Writer
Business

3 reasons why the blockchain isn’t just a passing fad, but an inevitable revolution in the way we make games

How to Hire the Best
Oct 16

Oct 16 How to Hire the Best

Michail Katkoff
Business

The best talent for one company might be a poor fit for another

 5 Reasons Why I Became Bullish on Blockchain Gaming
Oct 10

Oct 10 5 Reasons Why I Became Bullish on Blockchain Gaming

Guest Writer
Business

Senior game designers journey from crypto gaming detractor to a blockchain gaming evangelist

Here's How You Capitalize From the Apple vs. Epic Court Ruling
Sep 20

Sep 20 Here's How You Capitalize From the Apple vs. Epic Court Ruling

Michail Katkoff
Business

Apple must allow iOS apps to offer payment options besides the ones subject to App Store’s 30% fees. Here’s what you should do next.

Can Supercell Boost Beatstar Into a Major Hit
Sep 13

Sep 13 Can Supercell Boost Beatstar Into a Major Hit

Michail Katkoff
Deconstructions

If Beatstar becomes a major hit, it will not only be great for Space Ape, but it will prove that Supercell can rub its magic to its portfolio companies as well.

Secrets to Successful Cross-Promotion
Sep 6

Sep 6 Secrets to Successful Cross-Promotion

Michail Katkoff
Business

In the post-IDFA era cross-promotion has been elevated from auxiliary component a marketing mix to a vital element of a portofolio growth strategy. Here’s how to do it effectively.

Supercell's Everdale: a Genre Definer or a Pretty-Looking Social Appointment System?
Aug 29

Aug 29 Supercell's Everdale: a Genre Definer or a Pretty-Looking Social Appointment System?

Michail Katkoff
Deconstructions
Game Over: The Beginning of the End of Harassment in Games
Aug 2

Aug 2 Game Over: The Beginning of the End of Harassment in Games

Guest Writer
Leadership

Four concrete steps to prevent harassments and drive diversity in your studio

Part 2: How Netflix could become the 'Netflix of Gaming'
Jul 26

Jul 26 Part 2: How Netflix could become the 'Netflix of Gaming'

Guest Writer
Business

Mike Verdu is hired and new details emerge about Netflix’s games strategy

No IDFA? No Problem! Apple Can’t Kill Gaming.
Jul 19

Jul 19 No IDFA? No Problem! Apple Can’t Kill Gaming.

Michail Katkoff
Business

A more optimistic take on the effect of Apple’s aggressive privacy changes

Part 1: How Netflix could become the 'Netflix of Gaming'
Jun 13

Jun 13 Part 1: How Netflix could become the 'Netflix of Gaming'

Guest Writer
Business

Why Netflix is entering the games industry. What are the different strategies the company could adopt. How they could succeed or fail.

Royal Match - The New King from Turkey?
Mar 22

Mar 22 Royal Match - The New King from Turkey?

Guest Writer
Deconstructions

Royal Match is a game from an upstart Turkish studio, Dream Games. With nearly $60M raised, the expectations for the first title are kingly.

2021 Predictions #8 Three Growth Opportunities Unlocked by IDFA Depreciation
Feb 8

Feb 8 2021 Predictions #8 Three Growth Opportunities Unlocked by IDFA Depreciation

Eric Seufert
Predictions

While many teams will spend much of the year working on post-IDFA transformation plans, other secular trends within the gaming can provide a real opportunity to developers.

2021 Predictions #7 The Next Big Shooter is...
Feb 5

Feb 5 2021 Predictions #7 The Next Big Shooter is...

Michail Katkoff
Predictions

During 2020 the Shooter revenues boomed by 38% Year-over-Year while the installs clocked at 2.7B, growing by 31% compared to 2019 making this the second-fastest-growing category after Casino.

2021 Predictions #6 Casino Games on Mobile Post Lockdowns and IDFA Depreciation
Jan 31

Jan 31 2021 Predictions #6 Casino Games on Mobile Post Lockdowns and IDFA Depreciation

Michail Katkoff
Predictions

As the real casinos were shut down, casino games on mobile pocketed all the chips! But what happens when the lockdowns end?

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