Mid-Core games’ revenues reached nearly $15B, which is 16% more than in 2020. At the same time, the installs declined by nearly a fifth, bringing dark clouds above several genres.

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.

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

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.

This game was destined for unrivaled success but…

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.