News
DIGIAGE announces a new initiative to connect Türkiye’s game dev talent with investment
Bilişim Vadisi DIGIAGE announced its work on the Creative Industries Fund initiative to connect the pool of startups it has grown through its game development
TARK announces medieval auto-battler One Must Rule
Sign decrees, discover game-breaking card synergies, and battle against rival players in asynchronous PvP combat in One Must Rule. Step up to the council table
Ludo.ai Helps Developers Create Game-Ready Textures in Seconds with New AI Tool
New feature lets developers create tileable textures from a simple prompt, animate surfaces such as water, lava and clouds and export them ready for use
Interviews
How Azerbaijan is building a games industry from scratch — Q&A with Rytis Joseph Jan
In this Q&A, Xsolla’s Rytis Joseph Jan discusses how strategic investments, incubator programs with IDDA, and global exposure are building Azerbaijan’s video game ecosystem.
Appcharge CMO Gil Tov-Ly: “People were sleeping on Türkiye for a while. I think no one is anymore”
We met with Appcharge CMO Gil Tov-Ly during Gamescom 2026 to discuss the company’s plans for Türkiye and his outlook on the country’s mobile games
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
Articles
How Mongoose Reached 450K+ New Users in 12 Months with AVOW
Mongoose reached more than 450,000 new users in 12 months through AVOW’s Dynamic Preloads and multi-OEM campaigns, expanding its global acquisition mix without additional SDK integration.
How Studios Like Pixel Federation and Lihuhu Are Unlocking up to 5% ARPDAU Lift With Crackle
Leading mobile developers Pixel Federation and Lihuhu Games unlocked up to 5% ARPDAU gains and 10% share of wallet by integrating Crackle into their AppLovin MAX stacks.
Why Good Game Art Often Means Knowing When to Stop: Lessons from Age of Magic
Valeria Getman and the Playkot team shared their insights on creating something new without losing a game’s visual identity, maintaining quality without slipping into overproduction,
Reports
2026 H1 Short Drama Advertising Trends: AI-Generated Content Surges
Over the past year, global interest in Short Drama has continued to rise. The conversation is shifting from whether the model can work overseas to a more pressing question: how can companies build sustainable growth and profitability? To help answer that question, SocialPeta and BidMatrix have jointly released the 2026
The Journey of Games from the Past to the Present
Hello everyone. 👋 This time, I am sharing a detailed exploration of how our gaming habits have changed from the past to the present. Understanding that journey also helps explain how games evolved from simple forms of entertainment into a global industry, changing not only how we play, but also
ChatGPT’s Android Revenue Closes in on TikTok – August 2026 global app rankings
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. Overview: Global Mobile Apps Performance in August 2026 Top 20 Global Mobile Apps by Advertising Activity Let’s start with
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.
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.