News
Casual titles climb the rankings as Block Out! and Arrow Puzzle lead downloads
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
Sinclair Oil boosts loyalty and fuel purchases with Mistplay’s LoyaltyPlay
Game-linked rewards drive 42% more site visits and 9.7% increase in fuel purchases via DINOPAY app Mistplay announced the results of its partnership with Sinclair Oil, which
ZBD unveils embedded financial infrastructure for video games
– 1047 Games and Joygame leverage products from ZBD’s new, complete payments stack which includes branded debit cards for games, payouts and rewards – ZBD,
Interviews
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
A unified technology layer for game development – Interview with CEO of Qwacks Anas AlSahli
We spoke with Anas AlSahli, the CEO and co-founder of Qwacks, the Saudi gametech company building a unified technology layer for game development. He founded
Articles
Mobidictum Conference 2026: When Conversations Create Opportunities
A chance encounter between Loom Games and e2vc at Mobidictum Conference 2025 became the start of a valuable investment conversation. Discover how meaningful connections can begin at Mobidictum Conference 2026.
The Hidden Economic Power of the Game Industry
Hello everyone 👋 Have you ever wondered how much the game industry contributes to the economies of the countries where major game companies operate? In
The 90-Day Web Shop Launch Playbook for Mobile Game Studios
This 90-day playbook helps mobile game studios launch and optimize a direct-to-consumer web shop, from payment setup and launch offers to retention and repeat purchases.
Reports
2026 Southeast Asia Mobile Game Marketing Report
Downloads Decline, Revenue Grows 7.5% — Where’s Vietnam’s Next Growth Opportunity? Southeast Asia has long been the “first stop” for Chinese mobile games going globally, thanks to its cultural proximity, relatively low user acquisition costs, and large user base. But in the first half of 2026, the market’s underlying dynamics
NetShort leads Android advertising as Claude and Grok drive AI revenue
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 July 2026 Top 20 Global Mobile Apps by Advertising Activity Let’s start with
Simulation genre continues to expand on Steam as niche themes find commercial success
Simulation games continue to rank among Steam’s most resilient and diverse genres, with developers finding commercial success across an increasingly wide range of themes. In its latest analysis, AppMagic examines the performance of simulation games on Steam and highlights how the genre has evolved far beyond traditional management and vehicle
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.