Top Hyper-Casual Games: Lessons for Game Developers
The hyper-casual games market is a fascinating one. It’s characterized by simplicity, instant playability, and mass appeal. But beneath this apparent simplicity lies a wealth of strategic decisions, design principles, and user engagement techniques that can make the difference between a good game and a great one. In the coming paragraphs, we’ll delve into some …
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Progression Systems in Mobile Games: the Ultimate Guide
In today’s competitive mobile gaming market, it’s not enough to simply entertain players—they need to be engaged, invested, and always striving for more. The magic ingredient to keep them hooked? Progression systems. These powerful mechanisms drive players forward and create a compelling journey of growth and achievement. In this article, we’ll delve into what progression …
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IP-Based Mobile Games: Why They’re Dominating the Industry
Did you know that almost a quarter of mobile game revenue in the United States was generated by IP-based mobile games? (SensorTower) That’s not surprising considering branded mobile games attract big spenders, i.e., those who spend more than $25 per month on mobile games. (Newzoo) Brand IPs also help game publishers reach their audience in …
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Arcade Idle: Analyzing the Trending Hybrid Casual Genre
Whether you call them idle arcade or arcade idle games, one thing’s for sure – this genre is quickly transitioning from niche to trending. Due to its unique mix of genres and improved engagement metrics, this profit-generating genre is getting a lot of attention from both game publishers and investors. Find out why in our …
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Temple Run: Idle Explorers – Running Franchise Goes Idle
Did you know that Imangi has released a new Temple Run game? If you’re expecting another endless runner, you’ll be quite surprised. In collaboration with Bigfoot, Imangi took a different direction with Temple Run: Idle Explorers. As you might guess from the title, it’s an idle game. Is this mobile game as good as other …
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Temple Run 2: Analyzing Its Recording-Breaking Success
The Temple Run series is known as some of the best games ever made. The first Temple Run game, released back in 2011 by Imangi, was a huge hit among mobile gamers. So far, it has been downloaded more than 1 billion times! The sequel, Temple Run 2 was equally as successful. It …
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Disney Magic Kingdoms: The Most Magical Place on Mobile?
Disney Magic Kingdoms by Gameloft is a mobile game that has been on the market for a while now. From its 2016 release until now, it surpassed the 100 million downloads mark and earned around $200 million in revenue. (AppMagic) That’s exceptional! But what makes this game interesting is the boost in downloads it received …
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Can Burger Please Compete with Arcade Idle Leaders?
There’s a new contender in the arcade idle space – Burger Please. This trending mobile game surpassed 20 million downloads in just a few months of its release. It’s currently among the top 10 most downloaded games in its genre. (AppMagic) Will this mobile game rise to the top and achieve longevity or will its …
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Monopoly GO: Ending Coin Master’s Casual Casino Reign?
The iconic board game Monopoly has been the theme of many games. But none of them made such a big splash as Monopoly GO, the new casual entrant from Scopely. It instantly caught the attention of both players and mobile game industry professionals. Because of its early success, it became a big contender in the …
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Best Interactive Story Games to Play on Mobile in 2024
If you’re a fan of interactive story games, like me, you know how difficult it is to find good visual novels on mobile. On the app stores, you’ll usually find them in simulation or adventure games categories. But there are so many to choose from – which one should you play? In this article, we’ll …
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Gameplay video ads are among the most common and effective types of ads for marketing games. Why? Gameplay footage is the best and most truthful representation of a game. Moreover, you have full control of what your game looks like with these types of ads. When done right, gameplay video ads have the power to …
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The VR games market is experiencing a revival with more active users than ever before. That’s the result of hardware becoming cheaper, more and more AAA-quality VR gaming experiences available, and other VR game trends. With a reignited interest in VR games, players are looking for top VR games to play and explore these new …
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