News
PlanetPlay and UNICEF to unite gamers for global impact
PlanetPlay, the award-winning not-for-profit platform that channels the power of games into real-world impact, has teamed up with UNICEF to engage gamers worldwide in support
The web games industry finally gets its first market map
Playgama released the Web Games Industry Market Map, providing an overview of one of the most rapidly growing and under-researched ecosystems in the gaming industry.
Mobidictum AI & Mobile Summit recap!
On June 11, 2026, we welcomed 600+ registrations to the Bilgiyi Ticarileştirme Merkezi (BTM) in Istanbul for the first-ever Mobidictum AI & Mobile Summit. Bringing
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
How A Small Indie Game Quietly Turned Into A $14.3 Million Steam Sensation
In an industry dominated by billion-dollar companies and massive development teams, MECCHA CHAMELEON proved that creativity can still outperform size. What started as a small
Türkiye’s top grossing mobile charts changed, but why?
If you recently checked the Top Grossing Mobile Publisher charts in Türkiye, you may have noticed something unusual. The rankings look very different than they
Inside Tactile Games: The Turkish talent powering one of mobile gaming’s biggest studios
The influence of Turkish game developers on the global mobile gaming industry continues to grow. While companies such as Peak Games, Dream Games, Rollic, Spyke
Interviews
Building AviaGames: Vickie Chen on accessibility, competition, and growth
While skill-based gaming has traditionally been associated with highly competitive players, AviaGames has spent the past decade working to make the category more accessible to
From AAA games to competitive mobile shooters – Interview with Alexander Sakharov of Vertigo Games
As the mobile FPS market becomes increasingly competitive, studios are under growing pressure to deliver experiences that keep players engaged far beyond launch. In our
What it truly means to be an “AI-First” game studio – Interview with Piero Molino
Piero Molino, CEO of Studio Atelico, explains the shift toward becoming an AI-first game studio and how AI is redefining the future of game development.
Reports
Breaking down AppMagic’s 2026 Turkish Gaming Report
This report examines global trends using AppMagic data from 2020 to 2026, along with investment information sourced from publicly available records. The analysis covers the App Store and Google Play, and does not include alternative app distribution platforms. LiveOps and monetization insights are derived from AppMagic’s Product Insights tools. LiveOps
200,000+ AI animation creatives signal rapid market expansion
In Q1 2026, the global micro-drama market entered a new era of AI-driven growth. What began as early experimentation has rapidly evolved into large-scale adoption, positioning AI-powered animation dramas as one of the fastest-growing segments in the global content industry. To provide a comprehensive view of this emerging landscape, SocialPeta
This week in Turkish Games – May 17- 31
“This Week in Turkish Games” covers the latest news, insights, and developments from the Turkish PC and console gaming industry, including new game announcements, major updates, and recent releases. Access the Weekly Turkish Games Report Download the Report We won’t send you spam. Unsubscribe at any time.
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.