The DeanBeat: Mobile monetization is the ‘biggest Achilles’ heel’ issue in the game industry
Mobile monetization is separating the industry into the haves and have-nots.
‘Programmers loathe’ developing games for Android, says Geomeric founder
Android is a hot button for mobile gaming industry experts. Some believe it will grow to be the biggest platform developed for, some say it's the one of the worst to work with.
Kickstarter campaign begins for a spiritual successor to Ecco the Dolphin (exclusive)
The Big Blue game will feature outstanding underwater graphics and a story based on the Gaia theory.
Tapjoy starts fund to invest in Australian developers
Tapjoy's first investment in Australia is in Defiant Development.
Ukraine’s Room 8 launches Cyto to break into Western mobile-game markets
The game is one of many physics-based experiences with a zany premise, and it's just the kind of title that has a chance of taking off on a worldwide stage.
iPadocalypse: ‘iPad shipments collapse’ 50% in January (but there may be a very good reason)
In fact, full-size iPad display shipments seem to have disappeared, dropping by an astounding 80 percent from December to January, even as Android tablet sales have grown.
Scopely announces marquee game developers as mobile-platform partners
Scopely is working with a small number of high-end mobile developers to make their games more successful.
GameHouse bets it all on its social casino games
Developer GameHouse is shifting its resources into social casino games.
Dedicated handheld consoles took a beating from iOS and Android during Q4 2012
With over 20 billion games downloaded across all smartphone and tablet platforms in 2012, the mobile gaming market is shifting inexorably away from dedicated handheld consoles.
Red Droid rising: the Android game market will eclipse iOS in China
The Fishing Joy franchise, CocoaChina’s most successful title, is currently generating $4,000,000 USD of gross revenue per month, driven mostly by in-app purchases on Android devices.