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How inclusivity and diversity can lead to a positive future DIVERSITY IN GAMING Jan 30th, 2023

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Challengermode’s Phil Hubner talks about breaking down the barrier of casual multiplayer and grassroots eSports ESPORTS Jan 13th, 2023

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Mobile game Fire Emblem Heroes required to unlock items in Switch 'sister' title Engage CROSS-PLATFORM PROMO Jan 25th, 2023

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“We mobilised 40,000 men and women who are ready to stand up for gender equality” – the WeRise game and UN Women GAMES AND CAMPAIGNS Jan 21st, 2023

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Data.ai reveal the global trends and tips you need for success in 2023 POCKET GAMER CONNECTS Jan 26th, 2023

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Tennis Clash named the official mobile game of Roland-Garros SPORTS IN GAMES Jan 27th, 2023

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Five reasons why it’s more critical than ever to look to in-game advertising

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as How to turn a hypercasual game concept into an IAP-driven Hybridcasual ZOMBIE DEFENCE SUCCESS Dec 22nd, 2022

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Tennis Clash named the official mobile game of Roland-Garros

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African publisher Carry1st reports $27m funding round led by Bitkraft Ventures

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Revealed: The key metrics for an effective ad creative

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Mobile is the dominant platform for accessing media and IP

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Which five mobile hits generated $7.2 billion in revenue in 2022?

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