News
Upcoming mobile games releasing in May 2026
We have gathered a complete list of the upcoming mobile games releasing in May 2026. Standout games like … are marked in bold! Game Name Developer /
Supercell planning to acquire Metacore & add Merge Mansion to its portfolio
Supercell has announced plans to bring Merge Mansion into its live games portfolio by acquiring the remaining shares of Metacore. Originally launched in 2020, Merge
Mindtail raises $2 million to set a new standard in the hybrid casual puzzle genre
Türkiye-based mobile game studio Mindtail has successfully completed a $2 million investment round. Led by APY Ventures, this pre-seed investment process was carried out alongside
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 MGM Slots Live reached 60% DTC revenue share with Appcharge
Appcharge Payment Links gave MGM Slots Live a fast, low-friction path to direct player revenue, with a conversion rate that kept climbing. At a Glance
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.
Interviews
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.
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.
Reports
This week in Turkish Games – May 1-8
“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.
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
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.