Gaming Lingo: Top Gaming Terms Cheat Sheet

Enhance your communication. Gaming lingo can be confusing. But understanding it is easier than you think. ☑ Common Gaming Terms→ Noob: a new or inexperienced player.→ AFK: away from keyboard, not present.→ GG: good game, a sign of sportsmanship.→ OP: overpowered, too strong in the game.→ Lag: delay between action and response.These terms are a good start to understanding gamers. ☑ 5 More Terms to Know:→ Buff: Improvement to a character or item.→ Nerf: Reduction in power of a character or item.→ DLC: Downloadable content, extra game features.→ Grinding: Repetitive tasks to gain rewards.→ Easter Egg: Hidden features or messages in a game.Understanding gaming lingo bridges the gap.It brings you closer to your gamer family members, makes conversations more enjoyable.

Ali Farha July 25

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Cross-Promotion Done Right in Seaside Escape

I just stumbled upon a brilliant example of cross-promotion in a game called Seaside Escape by Microfun. This merge game integrates the promotion of another game from their studio portfolio in a way that feels natural and seamlessly part of the live-ops experience. 👏 What Makes This Cross-Promo Special? 🤔 Microfun has created a special "event" within Seaside Escape, complete with an icon and timer just like any other in-game event. When players tap on the icon, a pop-up screen appears advertising their new game, Merge County, along with an offer wall featuring different missions. Completing these missions in the new game rewards players in Seaside Escape, making the promotion feel like an integrated part of the gameplay.Check out the recording 👇 This method of cross-promotion not only introduces players to a new game but also enhances their engagement by […]

Michael Kopelovich July 24

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Mobile Gaming Perspective: Innovation, Imitation, Idiots

Innovation, Imitation, Idiots - A Mobile Gaming Perspective 🎮 Innovation, Imitation, Idiots - Series 1 As Mark Cuban famously said, "Innovation, Imitation, Idiots." In mobile gaming, timely imitations can make great money and capture market share, while late entrants struggle to make an impact. This series explores this dynamic.The Mobile Gaming Ecosystem: A Case Study on Wood Nut Puzzles 🧩When a new innovation emerges, it creates a growing market. Over time, this market stabilizes, allowing imitators to capture a significant share. However, merely copying a trend without excellent execution won't yield success. Entering late is particularly challenging unless you have the expertise like Peak Games and how they did with Match Factory.The Screw Puzzle Trend: Innovation to Imitation 🔩The screw puzzle trend, less than a year old, has already amassed over 160 million + downloads. It began six months ago […]

Vamsi Penmetsa July 24

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The Korean Gaming Industry: Key Insights

Overview of the Korean Gaming Market The Korean gaming industry is a global powerhouse, ranking as the fourth-largest video game market worldwide. This success is driven by a combination of advanced IT infrastructure, extensive internet access, and a deep-rooted passion for technology. Korea's rapid digital advancement, supported by government investments, has created a fertile ground for the gaming industry to thrive. The prevalence of PC rooms, known as ‘PC bangs’, has played a crucial role, serving not only as venues for gaming but also as social hubs where people gather to compete and connect. These PC bangs have fostered a unique gaming culture centered around community and competition, where games like Starcraft and Lineage became cultural phenomena. Major companies like Nexon and NCSoft have capitalized on this environment, leading the market with innovative games that appeal to both local and […]

Myoungwon Kim July 24

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Trending Live-Ops Events: Grid Scavenger Hunt

Welcome back to another edition of my segment on Live-ops events in mobile games! This week, we are exploring an intriguing event concept: the Grid Scavenger Hunt. Let's dive into this versatile event's mechanics, impact, and potential! What is the Grid Scavenger Hunt and Why is it Effective? Event Mechanics:✅ Players earn scissors by completing orders, which are used to remove tiles in a grid.✅ Some tiles contain event items needed for progression.✅ Rewards like energy and chests are given for collecting all items. A progress bar tracks additional rewards.✅ Players can obtain extra scissors through special event monetization offers or by using hard currency, adding a sink for in-game resources.Impact and Versatility:✅ This event stabilizes midweek revenue drops rather than causing spikes.✅ The Grid Scavenger Hunt is a flexible tool for patching event schedules and providing fresh experiences.✅ From […]

Michael Kopelovich July 22

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First time since the pandemic, my credit card debt is $0

For the first time since the pandemic began, my credit card debt is $0. And yet I'm not relieved, because I have so many other debts, each an insidious weight on my so called "American Dream." 👎 Much like many of my friends on this platform, I also carry student loans, a car loan, and most recently a house loan. My partner still has her credit card debt, plus throw on some medical debt too. In some ways, having a car loan or a house loan is a real privilege. But a part of me rebels against that idea, believing it to be propaganda to coerce the common person to accept a country that now has 17.3 trillion dollars in consumer debt, more than it ever has before. Like... ya'll, should we not be able to own homes? 🤔 As […]

Willem Delventhal July 22

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How to Increase Game Retention?

Here is a step-by-step algorithm for making a decision: 1. Enhance the Tutorial: Ensure the FTUE is clear and concise. 2. Engage Players Early: Make the game's start fun and intuitive. 3. Consistency in Gameplay: Match gameplay with creatives and ASO. 4. Clear Goals: Make sure players understand their tasks. 5. Add Engagement Mechanics: Include features like win streaks and daily bonuses. 6. Optimize Stability: Ensure technical stability and smooth performance. 7. Adjust Difficulty: Continuously improve difficulty, UX, and gameplay. 8. Monitor and Fix Churn: Use analytics to identify and fix high churn points. 9. Introduce Progression Systems: Provide leveling and character upgrades. 10. Add Variety: Introduce new mechanics over time. 11. Increase Content: Ensure there is enough content for players. 12. Enhance Rewards: Engage players with valuable rewards. 13. Social Features: Enable player interaction. 14. Balance Economy: Keep the […]

Anton Slashcev July 22

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Motivations in Gaming

It seems to me that there is a lot of discussion about retention rates, conversion rates, growth, data, and design in gaming, although there is much less discussion about users' motivations in gaming.This is especially true when it comes to understanding the motivations of users in different countries. As the data shows that these motivations differ. We often highlight differences in the popularity of different gaming genres in different countries, forgetting that these differences are often the outcome of different motivations.- For example, research on gaming in India has shown that Indian gamers see more value in gaming together (one player is quoted as saying, "I feel better when I play with others. It is a way to interact with people and it is better than playing alone. You learn from other players and you also can teach them something.") […]

Mariusz Gąsiewski July 22

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Release & Transfer Tracker: First Half of June 2024

TRACKING RELEASES & TRANSFERS# 1 HALF OF JUNE, 2024 Hi there! 🤙Today I bring you another edition of our…💫 Tracking Releases & Transfers 💫In the first half of June, we had some exciting innovative games. 💡I highlight 4️⃣ titles of them.✅ “All in Hole: Sinkhole Sort” by HomaThe French publisher 🇫🇷 has published a new version of its “Attack Hole”, the big hit of the first half of last year, with almost 100 million downloads and developed by RedLine Games. 🏅With the difference of having a fruit theme 🫐 instead of a military one. 🪖But the main difference is the game art, which is more polished and similar to “Royal Match” by Dream Games. 👑In my opinion, this is an attempt to turn the Hole Game sub-genre into a Hybridcasual. 👀Developed by Pilgrim’s Games, the Android version of "All in […]

Carlos Pereira July 22

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Why you should use Hybrid Monetization in your app?

Why you should use Hybrid Monetization in your app?When maximize your app's revenue potential, hybrid monetization is the key.Here’s why it works for gaming and non-gaming apps.1. Diversified Revenue Streams↳ Ads, in-app purchases, and subscriptions.↳ More ways to earn means more stability.2. User Experience Matters↳ Non-intrusive ads keep users happy.↳ Balanced approach retains user engagement.3. Increased Lifetime Value↳ Users spend more over time.↳ Combining methods boosts overall revenue.4. Better User Segmentation↳ Tailor monetization to different user groups.↳ Ads for non-payers, premium content for spenders.5. Adapt to Market Changes↳ Flexibility to switch strategies.↳ Stay ahead of trends and demands.6. Improve Retention Rates↳ Offer value through various channels.↳ Keep users coming back with diverse options.7. Enhanced Analytics↳ More data from multiple sources.↳ Better insights for optimization.8. Reduce Dependency Risks↳ Not reliant on a single revenue source.↳ Stability in fluctuating markets.9. Boosted Ad […]

Doruk Kasoglu July 22

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Wondering How Snake Games Are In The Top Charts?

Check out some insights into the trend and dive into the fastest growing Snake games in the world! 🐍 Hippo Lab - Snake Lite KooApps - Snake.io Supercent - Snake Clash Azur Games - Worms Zone LowTech Studios - Slither.io

Zack Weiss July 22

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Communication Is A Huge Problem In Game Development

In fact, nearly every team struggles with it. Given the below issues, it’s no surprise why: → Miscommunication between disciplines→ Unclear goals and expectations→ Ineffective information sharingAll of this is quite shocking. So, how to get better at communication? For Teams:• Schedule regular feedback sessions• Encourage cross functional collaboration• Utilize appropriate communication channelsFor Leaders:• Tailor communication approaches to different members• Flexible project methods to improve communication• Create centralized information hubsFor Everyone:• Manage time zones and remote work effectively• Balance documentation with actionable details• Promote an environment for open feedbackImproving communication can lead to better collaboration, fewer misunderstandings, and a higher quality end product.

Ali Farha July 22

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