News
New study reveals 80% of Western game devs plan to launch a title in China
New independent research commissioned by Rokky, the PC game distribution platform delivering publisher-approved keys to global markets, reveals that 80% of Western game developers are
Mobidictum, GamesBeat and Aghanim bring mobile gaming leaders together at Gamescom
Mobidictum is collaborating with GamesBeat and Aghanim for an invite-only executive dinner bringing together senior mobile gaming leaders in Cologne during Gamescom 2026. The GamesBeat
Turkish games industry publishing enters a new chapter: Türk Oyun Sektörü is now live
Mobidictum is bringing more than 11 years of Turkish-language games industry publishing experience under the independent turkoyunsektoru.com platform and opening it to contributions from industry
Academy
Why cutting influencer marketing costs you more than running it
Marion Balinoff explains why cutting influencer marketing can backfire, speeding up decline curves, raising CPIs over time, and weakening store momentum.
From a fun game to an operable business
We take a look at what Hive SDK is, what problems it solves, and how it supports live operations, analytics, and cross-platform service environments.
The road to self-publishing Highway Overtake with ByteBrew!
We explore how HyperMonk Games’ Highway Overtake became a global hit by using ByteBrew’s out-of-the-box tools and reached #5 on the list of Top Free Games.
Articles
The Hidden Economic Power of the Game Industry
Hello everyone 👋 Have you ever wondered how much the game industry contributes to the economies of the countries where major game companies operate? In
The 90-Day Web Shop Launch Playbook for Mobile Game Studios
This 90-day playbook helps mobile game studios launch and optimize a direct-to-consumer web shop, from payment setup and launch offers to retention and repeat purchases.
Türkiye’s gaming ecosystem grows faster than expected
Hello everyone! 👋 Over the past few years, Türkiye’s gaming industry has undergone one of the most remarkable transformations in its history. What was once
Interviews
Less coding, more direction: InnoGames’ Julius Hartmann on AI’s impact on developers
In this interview, Julius Hartmann discusses how he and the team at InnoGames are integrating AI into the development of Heroes of History, what agentic
From outsourcing to partnership: How external game development is changing – Interview with Amber CEO Mihai Pohonţu
We spoke with Amber CEO Mihai Pohonțu about how game development has evolved over his more than two decades in the industry, the changing role
A unified technology layer for game development – Interview with CEO of Qwacks Anas AlSahli
We spoke with Anas AlSahli, the CEO and co-founder of Qwacks, the Saudi gametech company building a unified technology layer for game development. He founded
Reports
NetShort leads Android advertising as Claude and Grok drive AI revenue
The monthly mobile apps report aims to help mobile game publishers, marketers, and developers better understand the latest shifts in user demand and competitive dynamics
Simulation genre continues to expand on Steam as niche themes find commercial success
Simulation games continue to rank among Steam’s most resilient and diverse genres, with developers finding commercial success across an increasingly wide range of themes. In
Puzzle and merge continue to lead casual games growth in H1 2026
The casual mobile games market maintained its momentum during the first half of 2026, generating approximately $11 billion in in-app purchase (IAP) revenue, according to
Reviews
eFootball Kick-Off! review – Football made simple
I was surprised when Konami announced eFootball Kick Off! as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. Football simulations have traditionally catered to a more dedicated audience,
Persona 3 Reload: Tips & Tricks for new players
These tips are mainly for newbies, and the article is written from the perspective of a player who had no major exposure to either Persona 3, FES or Portable, but has exposure to Persona 4 and 5.
EA Sports WRC Review: The ultimate gravel dance!
Codemasters’ first rally game since its acquisition by Electronic Arts is finally here and promises to fill the shoes of Dirt Rally 2.0.