The quest for LTV: How mobile RPG gamers play, progress, and spend

For more than a decade, mobile RPGs have been one of the industry’s strongest and most resilient genres. From sprawling MMORPGs to low-maintenance idle RPGs, these games have consistently fostered deep engagement, strong monetization, and long-term player loyalty for publishers. While mobile gaming has been experiencing some industry-wide stagnation, with reduced revenue and downloads across[…..] […]

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AI: A Double-Edged Sword? German Developer Cuts 90% of Staff, Replaces with AI to Save Dying Mobile Game — And No One Noticed for a Year

 Facing shutdown, InnoGames replaced over 20 of the 25 people working on Sunrise Village with AI. Player numbers remained stable, and the quality went unnoticed. Now, the German developer plans to roll out AI-generated content across its entire portfolio. About a year ago, German game developer InnoGames made what seemed like a bold gamble: it[…..] […]

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Chinese Animation Goes Global: “Cang Yuan Tu” Draws International Attention as Youku Accelerates Overseas Expansion

  International mainstream business media outlet CNBC recently published an in-depth report focusing on the launch of Youku’s annual animation series “Cang Yuan Tu” and the broader wave of Chinese animation going global. The report was featured not only on CNBC’s official website and app but also as the main content of the latest edition[…..] […]

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Epic Games Announces Layoffs of 1,000 Employees, Cites Decline in Fortnite Engagement as Primary Cause, CEO Clarifies “Layoffs Not Related to AI”

Company Identifies $500 Million in Cost Savings, Affected Employees to Receive at Least Four Months of Base Pay; Cary, North Carolina Headquarters Most Impacted with Approximately 210 Positions Cut On March 24, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney announced on the company’s official website that the game developer will reduce its global workforce by approximately 1,000[…..] […]

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Neopets™ Returns After Twenty Years With Neopets™: Mega Mini Games Collection! Out Now!

Limited Edition Physical Treasure Pack Available Too! Neopets™: Mega Mini Games Collection is officially released on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam via digital stores and as a limited-edition physical Treasure Pack from U&I Entertainment, working in partnership with Bolt Production International and developer No Gravity Games. Prepare to relive[…..] […]

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Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed Live-Action Series Confirms Setting, Adds New Cast Members, Production Underway in Rome

Series Set in 64 AD Rome During the Great Fire of Nero’s Reign, Filming Takes Place at Cinecittà Studios and Across Italy Netflix and Ubisoft have officially announced that production is underway on their live-action Assassin’s Creed series, confirming that the story will take place in ancient Rome in 64 AD. The series will present an original[…..] […]

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Donghua Sci-Fi Benchmark “Ling Cage” Announces First Animated Feature Film, Embarking on a New Cinematic Journey

On the evening of March 27, at the Yuewen IP Awards, the acclaimed original Chinese sci-fi animation series “Ling Cage” (Linglong) reached a new milestone: it not only won the “Most Anticipated Animated Film of the Year” award but also officially announced its first animated feature film project. The news quickly ignited excitement among fans,[…..] […]

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Just One Year After Launch: Sony SIE Shuts Down First-Party PlayStation Studio Dark Outlaw Games

Led by Former Call of Duty Zombies Architect Jason Blundell, the Studio Never Revealed Its Debut Project; Sony’s Recent Closures Include Bluepoint as Industry Pressures Mount According to a report from Bloomberg, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has shut down Dark Outlaw Games, a first-party PlayStation studio founded just one year ago under the leadership of[…..] […]

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Viral hidden object game about ‘the joys of people watching’ launches on April 7th!

Blink Industries (the production company behind Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared), art director Frederikke Frydenlund and development company Uwu Biz (Gang Beasts, PVKK) have announced the release date for their hand-drawn hidden objects game Nippets! Pet cats, shake trees, peek through windows and discover a delightful world filled with secrets and stories. Having already blown[…..] […]

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ESCAPE BY SPOON! First-Person Escape Simulator with a Cartoon Horror-Comedy Twist Announced for Late 2026

Game Title: Escape By Spoon Genre: First-Person Escape Simulator, Cartoon Horror-Comedy Platform: Windows (Steam) Release Window: Late 2026 Short Description A first-person prison escape simulator where you dig your way to freedom using nothing but a spoon. Sell what you find, upgrade your gear, and survive the strange cartoon underworld lurking beneath your feet. About the Game Escape By[…..] […]

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