Apple stops Nintendo, Square Enix iOS game updates after tightening loot box rules
Mobile games like Nintendo’s Fire Emblem Heroes and Square Enix’s Final Fantasy Brave Exvius aren’t pushing out updates as expected on iOS devices today....
IronSource gives mobile advertisers a choice between programmatic and ‘waterfall’ ads
Mobile advertising is having a big moment. Mobile app and game publishers now face a choice between two different ways of maximizing revenues from...
Apptopia: Interactive story games thrive on mobile with $14 million in revenues last month
Taking a page from choose-your-own-adventure books, interactive story games are enabling players to decide what happens to their characters. The top seven titles on...
2018’s mobile gaming trends: Crypto, media empires, and esports
Mobile gaming is underappreciated as one of the most dynamic consumer-facing markets. It requires constant adaptation to the latest way consumers desire their media...
Art Club Challenge solves puzzles with painting on March 1
Art Club Challenge is a mobile game that takes the Bob Ross approach to painting: Everyone can do it, so don’t be afraid to...
Mobile developer Outplay’s revenues grow 1,904% as it plans a brand refresh
Mobile developer Outplay Entertainment has rebranded for the first time since it was founded in 2010. The Scottish studio partnered with design agency JDO...
Empires & Puzzles maker Small Giant Games raises $41 million for mobile titles
Finnish gaming companies have a strong record of on mobile, and the latest example is Small Giant Games, which is announcing today that it...
5 ways mobile games can avoid a sophomore slump
It is hard enough for a game to become a hit in the App Store or Google Play these days; it’s harder still to...
How do developers hook U.S. mobile gamers? Achievements and progress tracking
When designing or localizing your mobile game for international release, it is critical to examine whether or not it’s a good fit for what...
Florence uses clever interactions to create a relatable mobile game about romance
Florence is a gentle narrative-driven game about modern romance and daily life. Its mobile-first design enables you to tap, touch, and drag your way through...