News
InvestGame opens its games industry deal database as a searchable platform
The team behind InvestGame’s Weekly Digest and Quarterly Reports has launched a searchable business intelligence platform covering gaming companies, investors, funding rounds, acquisitions and public-market
Meet the Chinese Gaming CEO Delegation at Mobidictum Conference 2026 — Led by EalingGoGlobal
This October, EalingGoGlobal will bring a group of around 10–15 Chinese gaming founders and senior decision-makers to Istanbul around Mobidictum Conference 2026. EalingGoGlobal is a
Turkish-made BOMBANANA! sells 1 million copies in 10 days
Developed by Lefto Studio, founded by 25-year-old Ufuk Girit, and published by TARK Games, BOMBANANA! sold 1 million copies on Steam within its first 10
Interviews
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
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
Articles
Pixel Flow and Peers: Deconstructing Winning Creatives in Sort Puzzle Games
Written by Julia Iljuk (HookRadar). Reviewed by Euan Cowen (Super Banana) & Mobidictum. Over the past year, a new sub-genre has quietly taken over the
The Double Lifecycle: choosing what to improve as your game grows
Guest post by David Purdy, CEO and Founder of Palladio AI Your best players are willing to give games they love more of their time
How Cubic Games Grew Its DTC Revenue from 4% to 37% with Aghanim
Cubic Games is the studio behind the long-running mobile shooter Pixel Gun 3D, with over 200 million downloads and 2+ million monthly players across mobile
Reports
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
Tencent’s Gangstar Mirage City tops global download charts – August 2026 Mobile Market Report
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 August 2026 Top 20 Mobile Games by Advertising Activity Last Light Last Light
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.