Square Enix is looking to bring its popular MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV to a wider audience, potentially including mobile devices and Nintendo Switch. This expansion could significantly boost the company’s gaming segment, which has been heavily reliant on mobile and MMORPG earnings.
The beloved Bloons franchise is making a surprising shift with Bloons Card Storm, a new deck-building strategy game that takes the series’ iconic tower defense gameplay into a fresh direction. Players will build decks, duel against monkeys, and manage incoming balloons in this engaging card game that promises to be a mobile hit.
Aghanim, a mobile gaming fintech company, has partnered with Adyen, a global financial technology platform, to empower mobile game developers and publishers with direct-to-consumer payment processing capabilities. This strategic alliance aims to transform the mobile gaming industry by providing gamers with a seamless and secure payment experience while enabling publishers to unlock new revenue streams.
AirAsia, a leading budget airline, has partnered with Prodege, a global marketing and insights platform, to offer AirAsia members new ways to earn rewards points. The collaboration allows members to accumulate points through engaging activities like playing mobile games, taking surveys, and participating in promotions from Prodege’s advertisers.
The global games market is projected to reach $187.7 billion in 2024, driven primarily by mobile gaming. While console gaming is expected to decline slightly, PC gaming remains a significant contributor to the overall market.
The iconic real-time strategy game, Age of Empires, is making its way to mobile devices with a brand-new title that blends classic elements with innovative mobile gameplay. Players will lead their empires, choosing from legendary historical figures like Darius the Great and Joan of Arc, each with unique skills and abilities. Get ready to conquer on October 17th!
Epic Games Store is now available on Android and iOS in the EU, allowing players to access popular titles like Fortnite, Fall Guys, and Rocket League Sideswipe. While this marks a return to mobile for Fortnite, the process is not as straightforward as downloading from traditional app stores. Epic Games is still battling Apple and Google over their control of app marketplaces.
Hasbro’s mobile game Monopoly Go! continues its meteoric rise, generating over $3 billion in revenue since its launch just 14 months ago. This success has propelled Hasbro to the top spot for video game licensing, surpassing even Electronic Arts in terms of revenue generated from a single game. The game’s success has also led Hasbro to raise its revenue guidance for the full year.
NetherRealm Studios, the developer behind Mortal Kombat and Injustice, has reportedly laid off a significant portion of its mobile team, affecting the development of Mortal Kombat: Onslaught and Mortal Kombat Mobile. While the extent of the layoffs is unclear, former employees have indicated that the move impacted a large number of individuals, including QA analysts. The layoffs come at a time when NetherRealm continues to support its other titles, including Mortal Kombat 1, but Warner Bros. Games is focusing on more profitable IPs. NetherRealm and Warner Bros. Games have yet to issue an official statement on the matter.
Arm introduces its Accuracy Super Resolution (ASR) technology, a temporal upscaler based on AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution 2 (FSR2), promising significant improvements in GPU performance on mobile devices. ASR achieves this by reducing GPU usage, leading to power savings and improved thermal performance, ultimately resulting in smoother gaming experiences and extended battery life.
