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How TutoTOONS protects our brand and our users with Ad Quality
How TutoTOONS protects our brand and our users with Ad Quality
Ad content is something that’s very important to myself and the team at TutoTOONS. We see ourselves as not only creators of games but…
Stefano Accossato
May 13
Mobile Game Web Stores: Should You Build or Buy Your Tech?
Mobile Game Web Stores: Should You Build or Buy Your Tech?
Going direct-to-consumer with a web store is a pivotal strategy for mobile game growth in 2024. But should you build your tech in-house, or…
Maor Sason
Mar 6
How Top 100 Grossing Games Responded to Google’s CMP Requirements
How Top 100 Grossing Games Responded to Google’s CMP Requirements
Google’s recent policy shift, which I previously discussed in more detail, mandates that publishers must implement a Google-certified…
Božo Janković
Feb 8
10 Reasons Why eCPM is The Most Useless Metric in Ad Monetization
10 Reasons Why eCPM is The Most Useless Metric in Ad Monetization
The eCPM is widely believed to be the key metric in Ad Monetization. But is this true? Most Ad Monetization managers and senior executives…
Božo Janković
Dec 14, 2023
The Power of Partnership: The New Frontier in Mobile Gaming Collaborations
The Power of Partnership: The New Frontier in Mobile Gaming Collaborations
In today’s mobile gaming landscape, creative partnerships between games and brands are redefining player engagement. These collaborations…
Michael Kopelovich
Dec 5, 2023
The A/B Testing Playbook For Mobile Games, Part 2: Statistical Significance Testing
The A/B Testing Playbook For Mobile Games, Part 2: Statistical Significance Testing
In the first article in this series: The A/B Testing Playbook for Mobile Games, Part 1: Structuring the Experiment, we discussed the…
Matthew Emery
Dec 4, 2023
Mastering Mobile Ads for Gaming: Advanced Version Testing with Real Examples — Series Part 2
Mastering Mobile Ads for Gaming: Advanced Version Testing with Real Examples — Series Part 2
In the evolving landscape of mobile gaming, success often hinges on the ability to captivate potential players through dynamic and…
Michael Kopelovich
Nov 6, 2023
Engage, Repeat, Reward: Gameplay Loops
Engage, Repeat, Reward: Gameplay Loops
In every memorable video game, there’s a foundational element that keeps players hooked: the gameplay loop. This concept is the lifeblood…
Mehmet Sezgin
Oct 30, 2023
Mastering Mobile Ads for Gaming: Concept and Version Testing Insights — Series Part 1
Mastering Mobile Ads for Gaming: Concept and Version Testing Insights — Series Part 1
Mobile game marketing is more than just flashy ads; it’s a thoughtful strategy, much akin to game design. Consider “concept testing” as…
Michael Kopelovich
Sep 17, 2023
Game On or Game Over? Navigating Google TCF 2.2 Requirements and the Consent Management Landscape
Game On or Game Over? Navigating Google TCF 2.2 Requirements and the Consent Management Landscape
Google to require mobile app and game publishers to collect TCF-compliant consent from users in Europe and this might disrupt the business.
Božo Janković
Aug 24, 2023
Mastering the Art of Game Development: The Power of a Well-Crafted Game Design Document
Mastering the Art of Game Development: The Power of a Well-Crafted Game Design Document
Unlock the potential of your game development process by mastering the art of creating a well-crafted game design document. Revolutionize…
Mehmet Sezgin
Aug 20, 2023
What Makes Games Easy to Learn And Hard to Master — Part 2
What Makes Games Easy to Learn And Hard to Master — Part 2
Seeking a formula for an elegant game design.
Marcin Jóźwik
Aug 7, 2023
Battlebit utilizes Low-Poly to beat Battlefield at their own game
Battlebit utilizes Low-Poly to beat Battlefield at their own game
As computing power has steadily advanced over the last few decades, new game genres have emerged. 3D shooters like Quake, multiplayer…
Eric Guan
Jul 26, 2023
Maximizing Player Value: A Comprehensive Guide to LiveOps
Maximizing Player Value: A Comprehensive Guide to LiveOps
As the world of gaming evolves, so does the importance of LiveOps. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore how LiveOps can help…
Mike Moran
Jul 12, 2023
How to evolve from Hyper to Hybrid
How to evolve from Hyper to Hybrid
Stealth Master has evolved from Hyper to Hybrid using deeper gameplay and well-executed live-ops. How? They deliver clever retention…
Mike Moran
Jul 1, 2023
What Makes Games Easy to Learn And Hard to Master — Part 1
What Makes Games Easy to Learn And Hard to Master — Part 1
We hear that phrase everywhere. We all know it by heart, but what does it exactly mean from the perspective of game design?
Marcin Jóźwik
Jun 25, 2023
Keeping Players Engaged: Common Strategies for Daily Login By Top Studios
Keeping Players Engaged: Common Strategies for Daily Login By Top Studios
If you’ve ever played a mobile game, you’re likely familiar with the concept of daily login rewards. These rewards are a common strategy…
Michael Kopelovich
May 21, 2023
10 Things You Can Do Right Now to Boost Your Casino Game Profits
10 Things You Can Do Right Now to Boost Your Casino Game Profits
In this article, I’m sharing my top 10 monetization ideas for casino slot games, based on my personal experiences and insights. These ideas…
Michael Kopelovich
May 4, 2023
Ship fast, without regret: Lessons from 15 years in mobile gaming
Ship fast, without regret: Lessons from 15 years in mobile gaming
How to avoid the critical mistakes studios make when launching games with top-grossing aspirations
Teemu Haila
May 3, 2023
Live Service Layered Cake — Part V
Live Service Layered Cake — Part V
Advanced Monetization Features
Stanislav Stankovic
May 1, 2023
Live Service Layered Cake — Part IV
Live Service Layered Cake — Part IV
The Live Events
Stanislav Stankovic
Apr 24, 2023
Live Service Layered Cake — Part III
Live Service Layered Cake — Part III
The Evergreen Stuff
Stanislav Stankovic
Apr 17, 2023
Level Up Your Game Design Skills: A Beginner’s Guide
Level Up Your Game Design Skills: A Beginner’s Guide
Welcome to the exciting world of game design! As a soon to be world-class game designer (or so I like to think), I’m thrilled to have the…
Saman Malik
Apr 16, 2023
Live Service Layered Cake — Part II
Live Service Layered Cake — Part II
The Foundations of Virtual Economy
Stanislav Stankovic
Apr 10, 2023
Live Service Layered Cake — Part I
Live Service Layered Cake — Part I
Introduction to Live Service Monetization
Stanislav Stankovic
Apr 3, 2023
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