New Korean Game Releases in Late 2024

As we enter the second half of 2024, the Korean gaming industry is gearing up for significant changes, with several highly anticipated titles set for release. This period is crucial for developers as they aim to build on the successes of the first half of the year while strengthening their business strategies through new game launches. These new titles will span multiple platforms, including mobile, PC, and consoles, as companies push to expand their global presence. Many of these games leverage popular IPs or bring fresh innovations to the market, offering players diverse experiences. Nexon: Mobile Adaptations of Popular IPs and New Genre Challenges Nexon is preparing to launch several highly anticipated games in late 2024. Among these is Mabinogi Mobile, a mobile adaptation of the beloved Mabinogi IP, which originally debuted as a PC MMORPG in 2004. Known for […]

Myoungwon Kim September 5

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Weekly Highlights: Week 3, August 2024

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK # 3 WEEK, AUGUST, 2024 Hello, everyone! 🤟Today I'm bringing you some of the games that stood out last week. ✨✅ “Annoying Puzzle Game” by Global Play StudioThe Vietnamese studio 🇻🇳 got off to a great start in the logic puzzle subgenre.Following one of the main market references, Unico Studio's “Brain Test” franchise, “Annoying” brings some innovations. 💡First, game art with realistic cartoons.A gameplay with more than 1 trick per level.And a timer per level (a key strategy for boosting revenue from reward videos). 💰So far the game has been performing well, with over 4MM downloads in the last two months. 📈And do you know what the icing on the cake is? 🤔Global Play Studio is a Cost Center 🔜 GamesCom Asia client! 🫶 🥰✅ “Offline Games - No Wifi Games” by JindobluThe new mini-game app […]

Carlos Pereira September 4

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Something Cool I Found in Raid Rush!

So, I’ve been playing this tower defense game Raid Rush by Panteon, and they did something really clever with their Atlantis Rising event that I wanted to share. A few days before the event even starts, they’re slowly revealing content in timed slots, building up the hype and keeping me coming back to see what’s next!🕑 Each slot has a countdown, and every time one unlocks, it feels like opening a little present leading up to the main event. I love how they’re using this to build suspense—it’s a really smart way to keep players engaged before the event even goes live.If you’re looking for a fun example of how to keep players hooked in the days leading up to a big event, *Raid Rush* is nailing it with this teaser approach!

Michael Kopelovich September 4

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Level Design: MASSIVELY Valuable Doc with EVERYTHING

Willem's Week of GameDev Resources: Day 1! For all my Level Designers out there, here is a MASSIVELY valuable doc with EVERYTHING you need to know about your craft! ➡ Get it hereI'm at Burning Man this week and completely out of contact! To continue to spread the love, I have scheduled a single, highly valuable Game Development or Careers resource to be posted every day on my behalf.Follow for 7 in total!What do you think of this one, Level Designers? Learn anything new? What's your favorite Level Design resource?

Willem Delventhal September 4

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Mobile Game Leaders: August 2024

The mobile gaming market in August 2024 is a mix of stability and change! Top games are holding their ground in Downloads & Revenues, but there are some interesting shifts with new titles entering the scene. While overall downloads have dipped a bit, smart monetization strategies are keeping revenues strong or even growing. Emerging games are making waves, showing the market's ability to adapt and grow. Let's dive into the top Pubs & Games to see the trends in mobile gaming. Trending Games - Top Free So, what? The ranking changes among these games reveal interesting trends in the mobile gaming market. Games that offer quick, engaging, and often social experiences seem to be climbing the ranks more significantly. Titles that introduce novel gameplay mechanics or capitalize on popular genres (like puzzles, racing, and action) also show strong performance. Moreover, […]

Ömer Yakabagi September 3

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Puzzle Games Market Radar #1

🧩 Puzzle Games Market Radar #1 📊 🌊 Aquapark + Bus Jam Theme1) Water Park Rush by Brew Games led by Ahmet Ufuk Benli , Ali Kodal , Steen Wasserberg, Steffen Böhne and many more: Combines "Aqua Rush" by Rollic with "Seat Away" by Rollic.2) Floatie Frenzy by Brew Games: Merges "Bus Jam" by Rollic with a water pool tube theme.💧 Water Sort Games with Different Innovations3) Water Tangle Jam by Aden Games led by Barış YILMAZ , Erman Geliboluoglu , Şeyma Yılmaz and many more: A twist on the "Water Sort" mechanics by IEC Games.4) Water Stack Match by Kaliba Games led by Mert Oktem , Umut Poyraz and many more🚗 Vehicle/Traffic/Transport Theme5) Parking Match Them All by Zia Rehman: Combines "Parking Jam" by Popcore with "Bus Jam" by Rollic.6) Train Seat Jam by Tinkerbox led by Mert Cagdas […]

Vamsi Penmetsa September 3

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Office Cat by Treeplla: $130K a Day

Office Cat by treeplla Inc. already scaled to $130K a day 🤑 overall revenue just in 4 months. In this special episode, we got Seok Kang, CPO at Treeplla to live review the game with us. The company has a lot of cat-themed games such as Cat Snack Bar, Lumbercat, Cat Mart in their portfolio so this is not a "Catccident" 😹.Even though Office Cat can be considered an idle game, it has a unique loop compared to the usual idler. There is no reset mechanic, as your office just moves to bigger buildings 🏢 with all the progression. This was an iteration on one of the biggest churn points of the genre, which is the lost progress during reset. You essentially manage a co-working space, where companies grow and pay rent (names such as KitTok, and Spawtify 😹). You […]

Jakub Remiar September 3

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FOMO: Secret Sauce For Driving IAP

It’s everywhere:• Offers and discounts• Limited-time events• Time-pressing mechanics• Short-term boosts like Happy Hours• Player tournamentsFOMO taps into a basic human instinct, making it incredibly effective.But here’s the catch:→ A ticking clock alone won’t help if you sell sh*t.FOMO works best when paired with something players already want.Something that has value.→ Then FOMO is the final nudge that pushes players past indecision.So, before you add that timer, ensure your offering is worth it.

Anton Slashcev September 3

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This is especially true when you’re on a convention floor

This is especially true when you're on a convention floor or otherwise have a deadline.

Willem Delventhal September 3

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Action Games Market Radar #1

🧩 Action Games Market Radar #1 📊 🤖 Robot and Survivor Themes:1) Mech Survivors by Fox Dope Games led by Waldemar Kret , Adam Janusz Krzysztof Pietrzak, and many more: Combines "Merge 2," "Survivor.io," and robots.https://lnkd.in/gkk2_vHD🚓 SWAT and Military Themes:2) SWAT by Madpixels: Combines "Squad Alpha" by SayGames with SWAT mechanics.https://lnkd.in/gWixYivy3) VIP Convoy by HyperMonk led by Can Özkaner , Hüseyinhan Karaca , Erdoğan Can MERAL and many more : Combines "Military Academy" by CrazyLabs with a VIP convoy theme.https://lnkd.in/g5dwfRTQ🦸‍♂️ Superhero and Giant Themes:4) Giants Attack 3D by Playcus led by Anton Miliutinov , Alexander Glybochko , Irina Pliuto , ILLIA KUPRIN , Olena Hurova and many more : Inspired by "Giant Wanted" by Supersonic with different weapons.https://lnkd.in/geuS5yDC5) Survivor Hero by Manabreak LLC led by David Johnsen , Steven Valentine Pinto, and many more: Combines "Squad Alpha" by SayGames with […]

Vamsi Penmetsa September 2

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What does the Gaming Industry need most right now?

Last Sunday, I asked you: "What does the gaming industry need most right now?"The post received 600+ comments from youThe most liked comment was from Cole:"Stop-making-games-to-appeal-to-shareholders-and-get-back-to-making-games-that-appeal-to-players" (It's the longest word in English!)For the rest, I generated a word cloud.Let’s spread this transformative vibe.

Sergei Vasiuk September 2

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From Cautious to Confident: How Founders Learn to Speak VC

Each year, I speak with hundreds of founders for the first time. New entrepreneurs tend to be cautious, guarded, and hesitant to open up. In contrast, those who've launched a startup before just shrug off many uncertainties about what can and cannot be talked about with an investor. It's natural human psychology. When stepping into unknown territory, like the realm of VC funding, first-time founders often lack the vocabulary and confidence to speak up. However, through meetings with investors and vicariously watching YouTube videos where founders pitch, they learn that investors aim to partner with founders on their journey. This relationship is akin to finding a co-founder; while the discussions differ, the overarching dreams of making a startup big remain the same.Communication should come from a place where you not only aim to impress the investor but also evaluate them. […]

Joakim Achren September 2

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