Today many gaming companies dispute the expediency of using game design documents (GDDs). In this article, we want to shed some light on this matter and find out the GDD’s pros and cons. Looking at the future trends in gaming from a user perspective, we see a customer with ever-growing demands to be satisfied and […]

Online gambling is a digital analog of traditional casinos. Thanks to the prevalence of the internet, today’s gamers can comfortably play and place bets in various games all over the world from the comfort of their own homes. Currently, the global online gambling market was valued at $57.54 in 2021 and it is predicted to […]

A recent publication from SpringerLink takes an in-depth look at the shift from the ‘Games as a Product’ model to ‘Games as a Service’. While some players may not like the new business model, there’s no denying that it’s become the preferred method for studios. From AAA games to casino and hyper-casual, everyone is jumping […]

A pivotal role in building a successful mobile game plays a well-crafted design. Its quality directly affects the gameplay and user experience. In this article, we find out how to achieve an impeccable mobile game design that would grab players’ attention at first sight. Mobile Game Design Process In the game design process, designers and […]

The gaming culture is developing so rapidly that studies state the industry is going to hit the recording US$300 billion in the next 5 years. The number of players around the world has reached 2.5 billion, meaning that every third person on Earth plays some kind of game. The gaming sector attracts more and more […]

Smartphones continue to drive the gaming market forward and facilitate mobile devices as a major platform for video games. In 2022, mobile gaming accounted for 45% of total video gaming revenue worldwide. Furthermore, revenue is projected to grow by 12.2% annually and reach 338 billion by 2030. Meanwhile, the number of mobile game players hit […]

Some business sectors appeared to be more resilient to all dramatic changes taken place in 2020 so far. The makings of a $120 billion gaming industry were officially set in motion. Moreover, the industry is expected to reach a CAGR of 12% during the forecasted period 2020-2025. Gaming is drawing in more and more rivals, from Amazon to Apple, who […]

Hyper-casual games are light-weight apps with plain mechanics. They offer instant entertainment and simplicity while making gameplay addictive and engaging. Hence, ad-supported monetization gives high revenues, and this type of game is in increasing demand on the market. As it was reported by Omer Kaplan, co-founder of ironSource (an advertising technology company), since January 2020, […]