The console gaming market is struggling, and the economics of the booming mobile gaming market are brutal for developers. But tablets provide an opportunity for developers to make money by targeting… Read more »
King Digital revealed in its IPO filing that it generated $1.9 billion last year, thanks primarily to its hit Candy Crush Saga. But while there are lessons to be learned from… Read more »
Flappy Birds is drawing rave reviews as it soars atop the download charts for Android and iOS devices. But while the game offers some lessons for developers, its demonstrates that there… Read more »
Zynga announced the acquisition of NaturalMotion, a U.K.-based outfit whose Clumsy Ninja app has attracted the attention of iOS users. But while NaturalMotion has developed some impressive technology, Zynga faces a… Read more »
Nintendo is struggling mightily as the Wii U founders and sales of the 3DS disappoint. The company has long avoided mobile gaming, but it should move into mobile by leveraging its… Read more »
Nintendo’s long-held strategy of ignoring mobile gaming has been costly. But Apple’s new-found support of third-party gaming controllers for iOS provide an opportunity for the company to finally tap the booming… Read more »
Glu Mobile’s efficient operation and willingness to experiment with different monetization strategies may help it become profitable in the near future. But whether it could remain profitable in the long term… Read more »
New data indicates mobile game developers are paying more to acquire customers than they’re making from those users. So those developers must find ways to keep those customers spending over longer… Read more »
Console and PC game makers continue to struggle to create compelling titles for the smaller screens and limited controls of smartphones. And the establishment of the freemium presents yet another major… Read more »
Deep-pocketed investors continued to swoon over mobile gaming this week as two big new deals were announced. But no game publisher has proven it has mastered the space, which makes some… Read more »