News
Introducing Mobidictum Ventures: Building and backing the next generation of games companies
Mobidictum Ventures combines a decade of industry connections, media reach, events, and operational infrastructure to support games companies beyond traditional investment. Mobidictum is expanding its
Mobidictum Conference 2026 recap!
What an incredible two days in Istanbul! The fifth edition of Mobidictum Conference brought together 2,000 attendees from over 65 countries on October 7–8 at
Bombanana! surpasses 15 million visits on Roblox
BOMBANANA!’s launch success is no longer limited to Steam. Having sold over a million copies in its first ten days on PC, the game has
Interviews
The future of mobile marketing: An interview with Başak Zerman on AI, data, and agentic growth
We spoke with Başak Zerman, Sales Director META at Adjust, about Türkiye’s position in the global mobile app ecosystem, the impact of artificial intelligence on
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
Articles
Why game hubs work: How they expand audiences and revenue potential
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) has become one of the defining strategic questions in mobile games. Much of the market still approaches DTC primarily through transaction economics: moving
Do you need game development experience to make a game now?
This is a big topic in game dev communities right now, and with more developers trying AI tools than ever before, it’s one we get
Türkiye’s mobile gaming market is primed for out-of-app commerce
Coda’s Daria Berdnikova explores how webstores, local payments and distribution can help global publishers reach players in Türkiye—and Turkish studios monetise audiences worldwide.
Reports
Colony Flow! records 2.1 million downloads – September 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 September 2026 Top 20 Mobile Games by Advertising Activity Wild Water World Hong
ChatGPT’s revenue overtakes TikTok’s – September 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 September 2026 Top 20 Mobile Apps by Advertising Activity Let’s start with the
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
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.