How to generate hit game ideas?

💡 How to generate hit game ideas? 💡 Here are 20 creative ways: 1. Combine Successful Games 🕹️ Mix key aspects from different games for a fresh experience.2. Mix Gameplay Elements 🌀 Blend elements from various games for a unique hybrid.3. Simplify for Broader Appeal 🌐 Take a mid-core game and simplify it for a casual audience.4. Improve Existing Concepts ⚙️ Polish and enhance popular, yet unpolished games.5. Adapt Across Platforms 🔄 Transfer successful games from one platform to another.6. Embrace Absurdity 🤪 Create memorable games by combining the unexpected.7. Iconic Moments 🎥 Transform famous scenes from media into gameplay.8. Inspired by Fake Ads 📺 Create games based on viral, fake game ads.9. Historical Themes 🏰 Incorporate rich cultural and historical elements.10. Evoke Emotions ❤️ Design each element to evoke specific emotions.11. Break the Fourth Wall 🧩 Engage players with […]

Anton Slashcev December 12

Journal

AVOID these mobile game genres in 2025

AVOID these mobile game genres in 2025 (here are better alternatives)𝟭. 𝗣𝘂𝘇𝘇𝗹𝗲-𝗥𝗣𝗚 (https://lnkd.in/eXaSg-Fg) • New Games Released in 2024: 39 • Games Reached $1M IAP Revenue: 0 • Games Reached 1M Downloads: 0 • Success Rate (Revenue): 0% • Success Rate (Downloads): 0% • 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: 𝗜𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗣𝗚 (https://lnkd.in/eSU2EBSG)𝟮. 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵-𝟯 (https://lnkd.in/eCK7KeAx) • New Games Released in 2024: 284 • Games Reached $1M IAP Revenue: 2 • Games Reached 1M Downloads: 7 • Success Rate (Revenue): 0.7% • Success Rate (Downloads): 2.5% • 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵-𝟯 𝗧𝗶𝗹𝗲 (https://lnkd.in/eVdgx3fu)𝟯. 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘀 (https://lnkd.in/ebZmjNAm) • New Games Released in 2024: 1,143 • Games Reached $1M IAP Revenue: 0 • Games Reached 1M Downloads: 11 • Success Rate (Revenue): 0% • Success Rate (Downloads): 1% • 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 (https://lnkd.in/emagsy63)𝟰. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 (https://lnkd.in/etqA8wBD) • New Games Released in 2024: 344 • Games Reached $1M IAP Revenue: 11 […]

Anton Slashcev December 11

Journal

Game Publishers: Hyper to Hybrid Casual

12 mobile game publishers are known with massive downloads, I highlighted their hybrid casual journey on last 2 years. Rollic seems to be dominating on both regions.Followed by Lion Studios. It’s a tight race.Voodoo has dominated overall Revenue.While Rollic and Abi Game Studios are just below.Massive download numbers by Say and Azur,Are sign on missed opportunities on in app purchases.Say Games tend to stay right in the middle, Drawing the Avg. line among others.Kwalee and Supersonic are not in trouble,They just rely on in game advertising, still…Home and Tapnation revenue and downloadNumbers dont look bright, at all.

Gökhan Üzmez December 10

Journal

Infinity Nikki takes the mobile gaming world by storm!

💫 Infinity Nikki has taken the mobile gaming world by storm! ✨ After a cozy weekend playing Infinity Nikki, I really think it nails the cosy games trend perfectly. It’s all about peaceful exploration, crafting outfits, and getting lost in a beautiful world. No action-packed chaos in sight, just pure, chill vibes.Here’s why it's in the Top 3 iOS Apps Worldwide:🌸 Targeted experience: designed with women in mind.🌸 Chill gameplay: no intense battles, just a relaxing experience.🌸 Stunning visuals: Unreal Engine 5 really brings the world to life, even on my iPad Mini!🌸 Strong IP: from Nikki UP2U released in 2012, to Love Nikki - Dress Up Queen (100M installs, $285M revenue) and Shining Nikki - Fashion Makeover ($400M+ since 2019).🌸 Looots of rewards: the game was built with Eastern players in mind, so lot of menus, rewards, and dopamine […]

Julie Tonna December 9

Highlights

Mobile Gaming Today: 38

What special wishes are you hoping Santa will grant for you this Christmas? 🎅 Hmm 🎄 To make profitable games in this market? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Soooo, what’s hot here? 🔥 Bon Appetit: » Mobile Game Leaders: November 2024 Data & Trends: That’s us, friends. Lezgo 👇🏻 Mobile Marketing » Capybara GO Global Launch UA Case Study 🇺🇸 US Only Soft-launch: Top Girl’s $80K/Day 🧩 Smart Monetization for Hard Levels in Match-3 😈 11 Sins of Mobile Marketing: Growth Audits 🥷🏿 UGC: Organic Trends for Paid Campaigns 🐷 Coin Master’s Build-Your-Own Offers! 🌊 Ad Flow in Sticker Book by Lion Studios 🎄 Dressed Up your Game for Christmas? 🌀 Twisted Tangle’s Smart Monetization ❓ 4 Important Questions on FTUE 🤖 How to Leverage AI in ASO? Industry Highlights » CookieRun Meets India, Black Desert Exits China ☃️ 2025 Mobile Ad Tech Predictions […]

Gamigion December 9

Journal

Confessions of A Short-lived AI CEO

How is it going with Olivya?That’s the question many industry peers have been asking me lately. While answering it, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of disappointment—with myself more than anything. But I knew I had to be honest about where I stood in my entrepreneurial journey and where I truly wanted to invest my energy. And that energy wasn’t in building a scalable AI/tech company.We built Olivya in just three months and three months of research and testing. Here’s a snapshot of what we created during this process: Olivya V2 (Sept 2024)Alongside my partner, Marko Kecman, we’re happy to share our key insights—both about the product and the market—for anyone who might want to continue the quest of building the perfect AI human companion… #1 The AI App Challenge: Another Habit-App ChallengeIn the rapidly growing world of AI […]

Sophie Vo December 7

Journal

The downsides of high valuation

I often get puzzled about high valuations. Sure, the market sets the price. If the founder is in a hot market with many investors wanting to lead the deal, founders often lean towards the fund that can give the biggest valuation. Here's an example I witnessed myself: A founder had a term sheet for 2M at 10M from one of the best VCs in their sector, but then they got a 2.5M at 15M offer from a bigger fund, and the founders went with this offer. They could have raised 2.5M at 10.5M and gotten the industry favorite VC, but they optimized for lower dilution. As a founder myself for almost two decades and now as a startup investor for over five years, I feel that founders don't appreciate all the issues that come from raising their first institutional investor […]

Joakim Achren December 6

Journal

Investing in AI Companion Apps

My partner at F4 Fund, David Kaye, wrote about the future of AI earlier this year in his piece, "How will we touch the robots?"I want to share my thoughts on investing in AI companion, tutor, mentor, etc. companies. Here’s a list of challenges and opportunities to go beyond the initial “wow” factor, which current products excel at but often fail to sustain.Challenge: ChatGPT already a mentor and companionHere's my prediction: The LLMs keep maturing and advancing, probably to the point where an OpenAI product can do many of the things that a consumer AI app would do right now. Eventually, the companionship that LLMs provide will become commoditized to the point where your virtual buddy on your mobile screen is just a flashy interface.Another challenge: Flashy interface and long term user retentionYou could argue that a flashy interface has […]

Joakim Achren December 6

Journal

2025 Mobile Ad Tech Predictions

As user behaviors shift and technology evolves, 2025 is a make-or-break year for advertisers navigating this dynamic landscape. 2025 isn’t just a year of change—it’s a year to redefine the rules of mobile advertising. From the dominance of AppLovin to the rise of alternative app stores, the landscape is evolving rapidly. This article explores the key trends shaping the future of mobile advertising, highlighting opportunities and challenges for advertisers, developers, and brands. 1. How AppLovin’s diversification is shaping the Ad landscapeAppLovin’s position as a leader in the mobile advertising space has never been stronger. Known for its advanced AI-driven ad optimisation and massive inventory, the network has been the backbone for many gaming companies for years. However, 2025 brings a notable shift as e-commerce brands enter the auctions, driving up competition.E-commerce advertisers, traditionally focused on Google and Meta, are now […]

Julie Tonna December 6

Highlights

Brutally Honest #141

Hey, FAM! What’s up? 🥃 Drink talk Good people still exist. My daughter got flu last week and still has not recovered. We are still in the US. I wanted to buy some stronger meds, but since I don’t have a US ID, they couldn’t give them to me. God bless Nick from tvScientific, who bought them and even delivered them to my house here in Santa Barbara. We met only once for lunch a few weeks ago. Good people still exist. Thanks, buddy! Have you already filled out this form about the UA landscape? Could you please help me map the UA activities, spending levels, creative testing methodologies, and ROAS targets? I will make a nice report out of it with anonymized data. From what I already see, there is some interesting shit. https://forms.gle/wdutk2PvA7qTm84o7 ← Only 5 minutes of your time! […]

Matej Lancaric December 5

Highlights

Mobile Gaming Today: 37

Hej Fam 🕺 What’s up? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I’m enjoying playing with AI a lot these days 🐿️ Feels so weird that we can create literally any persona there. Therapist, Language Teacher, Consultant, whatnot… 🌚 THE END IS NEAR! 😶‍🌫️ Before the digest, there’s one thing: Australia passes Social Media Ban for Children under 16, wdyt? Sounds like impossible. Mobile Marketing » Playable Ads Ultimate Guide: Kick a$$ Creatives in UA Data Series: Say Games Dark War Survival: $300K a Day AEM, SKAN & Data in General Analysis of Top 15 Mobile Mid-core Games Colorwood & Playdoku: Ad Revenue Powerhouses How to analyze mobile trends in just a few minutes? My 2024 Kwalee Analysis points out growth. Rollic: Hybrid-Casual with 2000%+ on ARPU UGC: Organic Trends for Paid Campaigns Increase eCPM with User Permissions Industry Highlights » Musk + Gaming = […]

Gamigion December 2

Journal

Top Casual Mobile Publishers over 3 years.

I listed Top Casual Mobile Publishers over 3 years.You can see major shifts if you look closer! Scopely's social casino domination with Monopoly,Royal Match surpassing $3B in Revenue,Baby Panda series dominating in China,Miniclip keeping a steady route on UA,Playrix scaling more than one games,Match-3D getting in to the frame,Match-3's never ending journey,...and many more...Check out expanded lists and insights at AppMagicIts just the beginning of a week and December.2025 around the corner,Listen to a nice Christmas Song, sit back and relax.

Gökhan Üzmez December 2

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