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Harry Potter: Magic Awakened's perfect launch: it's China's top grossing mobile game

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Game blockchain outfit Dapper Labs raises $250 million on a $7.6 billion valuation GO WITH THE FLOW Sep 23rd, 2021

Game blockchain outfit Dapper Labs raises $250 million on a $7.6 billion valuation

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PUBG Mobile does $270 million, Honor of Kings $256 million during August 2021 BANG BANG BANK Sep 8th, 2021

PUBG Mobile does $270 million, Honor of Kings $256 million during August 2021

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Among Us drives rapid imposter-themed mobile game growth NOT SUS Sep 3rd, 2021

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Clash Royale generates highest monthly revenue for two years

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Disney shuts down Star Wars: Rivals, Honor of Kings takes $3.5bn in revenue and Tencent unveil Lego Cube

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Game blockchain outfit Dapper Labs raises $250 million on a $7.6 billion valuation News Sep 23rd, 2021

Game blockchain outfit Dapper Labs raises $250 million on a $7.6 billion valuation

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Nexters' 1H 2021 revenue increases 61%, reaching $196 million

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How Remedy Quest teaches players about Covid-19 and viruses

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52 top games in soft launch: From Apex Legends Mobile and Everdale to Mighty Doom and Tomb Raider Reloaded

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How much are your players really worth?

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Top 20 Apple Arcade partnerships

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