News
LightFury Games raises $11M to build global cricket title eCricket
India-based game-tech studio LightFury Games has secured $11 million in a Pre-Series A funding round to accelerate development of its debut title, eCricket, a AAA mobile-first cricket game targeting a global audience.
PvX Partners raises $10.5 Million Series A
PvX Partners will use the funding to increase deal flow by expanding headcount and growing the firm’s capacity to evaluate more deals.
Leus provides $10M UA financing to Spektra Games to scale Highway Racer Pro
Data-driven UA capital Leus has announced a new partnership with Spektra Games, backing the studio with $10 million in user acquisition (UA) financing to support its global growth.
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 StarBerry scaled data operations and saved €100K with Bruin
StarBerry Games streamlined its data infrastructure, reduced engineering overhead, and accelerated pipeline development by adopting Bruin’s unified analytics platform.
How to drive revenue and retention with live ops features in your web shop
Maximize your D2C potential. Discover how Live Ops features turn static web shops into high-growth engines for revenue, conversion, and player retention.
Navigating the monetization whirlwind: Insights from UndrAds Founder Lakshya Ankit
At the recent Mobidictum Games & Apps gathering in İzmir in April, industry leaders took the stage to break down what’s shaping the next evolution of app monetization.
Interviews
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.
Tenjin joins Türkiye’s Government Incentive Program to empower local mobile app studios
Tenjin’s Account Executive, Tabarak Paracha, discusses Tenjin’s partnerships with Turkish studios and how their inclusion in the incentives program could help local mobile app studios scale.
How AI, hybrid monetization, and e-commerce are reshaping mobile gaming in Türkiye – Interview with Adjust Sales Director META Başak Zerman
As mobile commerce accelerates worldwide, Türkiye is becoming one of the most dynamic markets shaping the future of mobile gaming and digital consumption.
Reports
Claude overtakes ChatGPT in MAU – Top global mobile apps in March 2026
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 within the global mobile gaming market. You can check out last month’s report here. Overview: Global Mobile Apps Performance in March 2026 Several clear trends
From local market to global production – Vietnam mobile game report 2025
GameGeek – Gaming Central Hub has officially released the Vietnam Mobile Game Industry Report 2025, titled “Vietnamese Games Go Global: From Local Market to Global Production Engine,” in collaboration with leading industry partners, including: The report aims to highlight Vietnam’s production capabilities, reinforcing that the country is not only a
Dicero!: Habby’s next breakout hit? – Top global mobile games in March 2026
The monthly mobile games report aims to help mobile game publishers, marketers, and developers better understand the latest shifts in user demand and competitive dynamics within the global mobile gaming market. Overview: Global Mobile Games Performance in March 2026 Top 20 Mobile Games by Advertising Activity Dicero!: Habby’s Next Breakout
Reviews
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.
WH40K Rogue Trader review: A new standard for generations to come
The grimdark world of Warhammer 40K has received countless video game adaptations throughout the years, including RTS, Xcom-like tactical strategy, first-person shooter, third-person shooter, 4x grand strategy, and much more. However, for a setting that also has at least five TTRPGs dedicated to it, it has never been adapted into a CRPG until now.