The DeanBeat: How developers can avoid a bloodbath in fighting for new users
In the past month, what app makers have to spend to get the attention of Apple device users has risen out of control. That’s...
Angry Birds Space introduces the age of the mobile game blockbuster
With 10 million downloads in three days, Angry Birds Space has vaulted the mobile-game business into the stratosphere of bona fide entertainment blockbusters. It’s...
Iddiction’s App-o-Day aims to cure App Store discovery woes with “Groupon for apps”
Discovery is still a huge problem on the Apple App Store, with 578,716 active apps and no sure-fire way to stand out. Iddiction hopes...
Outfit7 reaches 225M downloads, moves closer to jumping out of mobile
Outfit7, creators of the “Talking Friends” mobile games, announced today it has seen 225 million downloads only 5 and a half months after announcing...
Reflections on GamesBeat 2011 and the road ahead in mobile games
Our well-attended GamesBeat 2011 conference took place this week, and here’s what you missed. As I noted in a preview story on mobile games, the conference was...
Games creator Outfit7 hits 150M downloads, doesn’t want funding
Outfit7 announced at GamesBeat today that they have hit 150M downloads between their iOS and Android offerings. Additionally, they have no interest in receiving...
17 reasons to attend GamesBeat 2011
We’ve been writing a lot of posts about our speakers at GamesBeat 2011. But here’s a summary of why we think this will be...
Before its 135M downloads, Talking Tom Cat app got help from the KGB (video)
The Talking Friends series of cartoonish apps made by startup Outfit7 has generated more than 135 million downloads on the Apple App Store in...
Outfit7 climbs the beanstalk to find a mainstream audience
The Talking Friends have taken yet another step toward the entertainment industry. Last week, mobile gaming company Outfit7 announced a signed deal with talent...