Epic Games is aggressively pursuing a larger mobile presence with its new app store, aiming to attract up to 50 third-party titles by the end of 2024 and offering developers a low fee. The move comes after the company’s legal battles with Apple and Google, which led to Epic being banned from their app stores. With a focus on developer support and a reduced royalty rate, Epic is challenging the existing mobile gaming market.
Netflix is expanding the Rebel Moon universe beyond the movies with ‘Blood Line: A Rebel Moon Game’, a free-to-play top-down action game for mobile devices. Available exclusively to Netflix subscribers, ‘Blood Line’ allows players to team up and fight against hordes of enemies, choosing from four unique classes with distinct backstories and motivations. The game will feature ongoing narrative updates, offering a deeper dive into the Rebel Moon world alongside the films.
RoyaLand, a Bermuda holding company developing the mobile-first MMORPG “TheRoyal.Land”, announced preliminary financial results for fiscal year 2024. Despite recording an adjusted net loss of $1.1 million, the company highlights significant progress in development and an exciting vision for its immersive, royalty-themed experience.
The GameSir G8 Galileo Mobile Gaming Controller, now on sale for just $63 on Amazon, offers a premium gaming experience for both iPhone and Android users. With its Xbox-style design, Hall Effect Joysticks, and customizable buttons, this controller delivers precision and control for your mobile gaming sessions. Plus, it’s compatible with cloud gaming services, making it perfect for gaming on the go.
AMD has quietly released the specs for its new Radeon RX 7800M GPU, a powerful mobile graphics card designed for gaming laptops. With a strong performance profile and 60 Compute Units, this GPU is set to compete with NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU.
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.
