Breaking into the gaming industry is tough.

Breaking into the gaming industry is tough. I did it without any help.Here’s how:1. Start reading job adsYou need to know what companies are looking for.• Check daily job postings• Understand industry trends• Note the common requirements2. Identify missing skillsFind out what you lack.• List the gaps• Prioritize the most crucial ones• Compare your skills with job ads3. Enforce your skill setFill those gaps with dedication.• Take online courses• Practice regularly• Build a portfolio4. Build your networkConnections are key.• Attend industry events• Join online forums• Reach out to professionalsRemember during the process:• Patience is Key• Sustainable Learning• Have fun and enjoy the processOur industry needs you.

Ali Farha September 12

Journal

Korean Indie Games: Pioneering Global Success

Korean indie games are making waves in the global gaming industry. In recent years, several Korean indie titles have gained recognition and acclaim across the world. Let’s explore some of the standout ones. The Devil Within: Satgat Developed by Newcore Games, The Devil Within: Satgat blends traditional Korean culture with a post-apocalyptic narrative, creating a unique and immersive gaming experience. Set in a fictional Joseon era, the game tells the story of ‘Kim Rip’, a loyal bodyguard betrayed by his comrades and driven by a desire to restore justice in a world overrun by demons. The game draws heavily on Korean historical themes while incorporating dark fantasy elements. The title Satgat refers to a traditional Korean hat worn to protect against rain, snow, or sunlight, adding a cultural layer to the game’s aesthetic. The Devil Within: Satgat has received numerous […]

Myoungwon Kim September 12

Journal

Game Development is complicated

Did anyone else get kinda blown away at first but how much more complicated gamedev is than you might imagine?

Willem Delventhal September 12

Journal

Creative Strategy Pyramid For Your Game

This pyramid represents a structured approach to building your creative strategy. At the base of the pyramid, the quickest way to boost performance is by replicating what’s already working for competitors. ⚠ But these creatives often have a short lifespan because they are easily copied and require rapid refreshing.To achieve long-term success, it's crucial to incorporate varying levels of experimentation, as seen at the top of the pyramid. This approach helps identify fresh, lasting winners that can sustain performance over time.

Peter Fodor September 11

Journal

Combining Match 3D Meta with Attack Hole-style Gameplay

We’ve seen plenty of hole games in the past, from Hole.io by Voodoo to Blockbuster by Voodoo, Color Hole 3D by Good Job Games, and Attack Hole by Homa. 🌀 These games typically have a hypercasual vibe, but All in One Sinkhole Sort takes a fresh approach by incorporating a puzzle style with a timer ⏳ and a match-3D meta for its gameplay mechanic. 📢 NOTE: Looking for premium insights on the current idle arcade market? We've got you covered! 🎯 Our comprehensive research services offer in-depth analysis on emerging trends 📈, winning strategies 🏆, and games to steer clear of 🚫, all based on lessons learned from other developers. For more information or to access these exclusive reports, reach out to me directly at 📧 [email protected]. Let’s stay ahead of the curve together!Combining the Match 3D meta template with […]

Vamsi Penmetsa September 11

Journal

WOW with Creativity: Top 15 Websites by Gaming Studios

Before all, it's not like Pocket Gamer Awards or so, we're talking about personal taste here. Just lower the expectations 😅 Though, isn't it just weird not many people talk about this? You Think Mobile Gaming = FUN & COOL? Lezgo. 🕺 #1 Illusion Labs In-game moments feel like movie scenes. High-quality visuals - cinematic experience. Potential to DOMINATE if all turned into videos. #2 Gameloft Smooth design with relaxed vibes. Asphalt trailers make you want to race. Flawlessly polished and well-structured. #3 InnoGames Simple design with a surprising twist. Trailer videos are a must-watch. Subtle, but engaging. #4 Scopely Fun, smooth animations with familiar game characters. Engaging and inviting. Scrolling animations add extra fun. #5 TutoToons Overflowing with adorable characters. Cute animations everywhere. Instantly heartwarming and fun. #6 Wildlife Studios Cool transitions showcasing game moments. Hover for instant game […]

Ömer Yakabagi September 11

Journal

Let’s talk some mobile gaming insights

Alright enough pleasantries, let's talk insights.Part 3: Some revenue tactics and trends 1. Did you know some networks are claiming a "DMA tax" on top of their reported spend? Effectively distancing their reported gross ROAS further from the actual Net value? -> Remember to keep updating your net revenue tax tables every quarter with your finance team, the numbers on your dashboard might be outdated, which will lead you to make bad judgment calls.2. Ad skip-its seem to be on the way out versus VIP no-ads subscriptions. It kind of makes sense, it's a bit of a mechanism to convert hypercasual games to hybrids rather than a feature thought with UX in mind from the ground up. It's a bit overly complex of a concept to teach. The real question then becomes: Is a VIP no-ads subscription the end-all-be-all for […]

Gus Viegas September 11

Journal

Office Cat: Unlocking Revenue with Smart Ad Strategies

🚀 Office Cat: Unlocking Revenue with Smart Ad Strategies 🚀 Treepla’s Office Cat has been making serious moves in the Idle Tycoon genre, generating $83k/day from IAPs and another $42k/day from ads. With a revenue split of 70% IAP and 30% ads, Office Cat offers great insights into how to get 80% of your user base to watch 13-15 Rewarded Impressions per day. Let’s break down why Office Cat’s ad strategy works so well:💡 Compelling Economic Value:Each session starts with four key ad placements that massively speed up progression. Players are greeted with Welcome Back Rewarded Ads to double offline earnings, the Lucky Wheel spin 🎰, hiring the Legendary Cat Chairman 🐱, and investments 💸 that return massive rewards the next day. This means most players begin their daily gameplay by watching 4 Rewarded Impressions right off the bat.⏩ Ads […]

Felix Braberg September 10

Journal

Cool invite reward system in Office Cat!

Check out this cool invite reward system in Office Cat! 🐱 I love how clear the goals are, and who doesn’t love a fun idle game with cats? 😻 Highly recommend giving it a try!

Michael Kopelovich September 10

Journal

No More AAA Ports on Apple Presentation: Here’s Why

Remember the 2023 Apple Event? Resident Evil, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, and big talk about AAA games coming to mobile. Fast forward to 2024: the headliner is Honor of Kings: World, an MMORPG by Tencent’s mobile hit maker, TiMi Studio.Why the shift from AAA ports to mobile-focused titles? 🤔The reason is simple: AAA console ports aren’t working, and the numbers by AppMagic back it up.— Too high one-time spend for mobile users 💸— Gameplay unsuited for mobile short-session scenarios⏳— Inferior graphics and controls at the same price 🎮These are some of the reasons why those games fail while performing greatly on their primary platforms.While iPhone 16’s basic model will now support these games, unlike last year’s Pro-only availability, I doubt it’ll help.The fundamental issues remain, and a broader user base won’t solve them.And what is your take? Share in the comments! […]

Andrei Zubov September 10

Journal

Minigame Market MAU will exceed 500 Million Users in China

We did a deep-dive episode on WeChat minigames with Lemon Choi, who runs a Minigames blog and is an expert on the matter 😎. Some of the facts and numbers that he shared are mind-blowing 😱. The expected MAU of the minigame market will exceed 500 Million 🕹 users in China this year, with an average daily play session of 60 minutes per user. These minigames are produced very fast (2-3 months) by small teams of 5-30 people, with the development cost around $140K per 1 minigame 😱. Multiple dominant genres (nearly all of them RPGs) dominate the market, with Loot Box RPG (Nobody's Adventure Chop—Chop 🐷 ) being the biggest genre per revenue share, with around 30% of the whole market. This specific sub-genre also has a big impact on the design iteration of other genres, as seen in […]

Jakub Remiar September 10

Journal

Bain & Company’s very interesting report

Bain & Company published a very interesting report about gaming (not only mobile). I believe it adds value to go over the report.Main insights from the report🔹 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞: According to Bain & Company report, the global market for video game revenue reached $196 billion USD in 2023, more than the combined revenue from streaming video ($114 billion USD), streaming music ($38 billion USD), and global box-office receipts ($34 billion USD)🔹 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲: The report forecasts the gaming market to grow at approximately 6% annually through 2028 reaching $257 billion by 2028. 🔹 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡: 52% of people surveyed play video games regularly. But the clearest source of future growth comes from the youngest players (2 to 18 years old), 80% of whom identified as gamers in the survey. Younger consumers spend a greater […]

Mariusz Gąsiewski September 10

Journal

Login to enjoy full advantages

Go Premium!

Enjoy the full advantage of the premium access.

Stop following

Cancel subscription