Generative AI application in game development | Game blog #4

For many years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been a key component of video game development. In procedurally generated games (like roguelikes), AI is typically employed to produce in-game behavior in non-player characters (NPCs) or new landscapes. However, generative AI is…

Tips on successful mobile game onboarding | Game blog #3

As hybrid-casuals are on the rise, mobile games become more complex and onboarding UX gains more recognition as a crucial process in engaging and retaining players. Afterall, making a great first impression will present your game more appropriately, and boost…

Hybrid monetization: The growing trend | Game Blog #2

  Introduction to Hybrid monetization What is hybrid monetization? This is still a novel concept as it has surfaced only in recent years. Still, hybrid monetization has gradually become more popular and prevailed over other forms of monetization in the…

Top Hybrid-casual meta layers | Game Blog #1

In order to optimize player experience, Hybrid-casual games often combine many “spice” elements to make the game more interesting, among them are meta layers.   The meta layers are used to produce long-term motivation, which build on the core gameplay,…

What are Hyper-casual games?

  Unlike other mobile games, which can take months to produce, conceptualize, and prototype, Hypercasual games can be launched into the market within a short period of time.    Hypercasual games are mobile games that are instantly playable and lightweight…

Rollic, a Zynga subsidiary, buys the casual game developer Popcore

Zynga announced today that their subsidiary, Rollic games, has completed the acquisition of hypercasual company Popcore games, the financial terms of which were not disclosed. The move is expected to improve Zynga’s position in the hypercasual gaming market and highlight…

CMA Filings reveal Microsoft intends to create its own ‘next generation game store’ for mobile

Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard was a meticulous and protracted process. The two key players in the agreement, the US and UK governments, have yet to provide regulatory permission. However, Microsoft highlighted its mobile goals in response to the UK…

Hyper-casual games will be heavily affected by this new Google Play policy update.

The new policy update will address intrusive ads, alarms, VPNs, and the impersonation of brands and other apps.     Google is making significant changes to its advertising policy in order to improve the user experience on mobile apps and…

Vietnam – One of world’s most dynamic gaming markets

Southeast Asia is a major region for mobile gaming growth, in which Vietnam stands in the top with studios like OneSoft, Amanotes.