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🚀 RISING IN THE CHARTS 📈”SATISROOM” BY FALCON GAME STUDIO Last week we were surprised by a new leader in worldwide game downloads. 🥇💫 “Satisroom: Perfectly Organize” by FALCON GAME STUDIO 💫Released in July, “Satisroom” blew through millions of downloads in September.Do you want to know the secret of this skyrocketing growth? 🤔👇 Go through the slides below and find out. 👇All data from AppMagic. 💯

This is super smart advertising by Rivergame's Last War 😁. By getting the actor Antony Starr, the marketing team cleverly created situations in the ads that heavily imply his major role (Homelander from The Boys series) even though, they probably don't have the rights for the series 😅, just for the actor. Despite not having the superhero costume, just by adding his signature laser eyes and his "unique" humor, you won't even notice that this is not Homelander. It fits really naturally, no Batsuit or Spiderwebs are needed to instantly recognize your favorite "superhero" 😎. Lately celebrity & IP crossover advertising in mobile gaming has seen an uptick, especially with the Squad Busters launch campaign, Royal Match Cameo usage, and now with the Monopoly GO Marvel in-game event. Maybe by the end of the year, we won't have fake ads […]

Wondering how Traffic games are in the top charts? 🚘​🚖​🎇​​ Check out some insights into the trend and dive into the fastest growing Traffic games in the world! 🔥​In my opinion these games are great for those who like to tap ☝️​Data from MobileAction

I'm 44, and I joined IT in my 3rd year at university.After 25 years in tech and 12 in GameDev, I've seen the industry change - rapidly.But one thing has stayed constant:THE RACE FOR SKILLED PROS.What surprises me sometimes is that age bias still creeps in, especially after 50.• Years of expertise• Strong networks• Niche skillsThese give older developers an edge that many studios value.Studios need their knowledge.🔴 But here’s the real question:Is the gaming industry doing enough to preserve the craftsmanship of older developers?• Crunches, cancellations• Ever-accelerating timelines• Constant shifts in technologyThese are the realities of the gaming world.And with all this pressure, investing in talents with decades of experience doesn’t always get top priority.Yet, studios still want these pros out there, producing.Because that’s where the money is made, and where they shine.🔴 But here’s the punchline:If we want […]

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Co-written by Michael Kopelovich & Constantin-Alexandru Iorga The Lava Quest event has gained prominence as a Tier 1 live-ops event that blends competition, excitement, and clever psychological motivators to keep players engaged. Inspired by the battle royale mechanic, similar to Candy Crush’s "Candy Royale," Lava Quest has become a popular feature in match-3 games, including Royal Match. Although we may be a bit late to the party as this event has been running for quite some time, its popularity hasn’t waned—on the contrary, it has continued to grow and expand into other games and genres. This is why Constantin-Alexandru Iorga and I thought it would be interesting to break down the psychological aspects and design mechanics of Lava Quest, examining how it drives engagement and monetization. In this article, we’ll explore the core mechanics of Lava Quest, its psychological triggers, […]