Lionel Messi and Optimus Prime dominate mobile gaming

Mobile gaming isn’t the untamed wilderness it once was. These days, just about everyone knows what to expect from the iOS App Store and Google Play markets.

Familiar pop-culture brands and sports leagues make up a huge portion of the most downloaded games on iOS and Android, according to industry-tracking firm App Annie’s October report. These include massive movie franchises like Transfromers and Cars as well as the FIFA soccer league. These have helped a small number of companies establish their dominance on smartphones and tablets.

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