Mavens
Mobile Mavens: Is the Vision Pro the next iPhone moment?
We asked industry experts for their thoughts on the reveal of Apple’s Vision pro mixed reality headset
Mavens
Mobile Mavens: Activision Blizzard: So what will happen next?
We asked our industry experts for their thoughts on the deal that rumbles on and continues to divide opinions. Here's what they said.
Opinion
Mobile Mavens: Is AI a helping hand or to be kept at arm's length?
Our round-up of opinion from around the industry returns with AI's role in game development the hot topic
2022 Highlights
Mobile Mavens: The 2022 Wrap!
Our posse of industry experts tell us their highlights of 2022
Mobile Mavens
Mobile Mavens: Is this the end for Twitter? And what are our alternatives?
Our posse of industry experts give their take on faltering Twitter's power and place in 2022
Mobile Mavens
Stadia may be gone, but will the entire cloud gaming sector go with it?
Industry experts react to the closure of Google Stadia
Mobile Mavens
How much do Unity and ironSource need each other?
Tenjin, LifeStreet, Metanomic, Mintegral, and Frameplay discuss the recently announced Unity and ironSource merger, and how it differs from the influx of high-profile acqusitions in Q1 2022
Paying For It, One Way Or Another
Updated: what crucial lessons can Microsoft and Sony take from mobile for in-game ads?
Experts from AudioMob, Dataseat, Kempt&Co, Two Way Media, and Tilting Point present the core takeaways Microsoft and Sony need to adopt if they want to pursue ads in F2P console titles
International Women's Day
Updated: Mobile Mavens: bringing more women into the mobile games industry
Platform female trialblazers, stop punishing parenthood, and combat imposter syndrome
Post-pg Connects Thoughts
Mobile Mavens: the future of live events
PG Connects London attendees share their thoughts on future live events
Predictions
Mobile Mavens: expert predictions for the future of the mobile games industry
Web3, more acquisitions, and new working models
Largest Gaming Acquisition [again]
Mobile Mavens: industry reactions to Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Industry responds to near-$70 billion acquisition
Largest Gaming Acquisition
Mobile Mavens: Reactions to Take-Two's acquisition of Zynga
Industry responds to $12.7 billion acquisition
China Syndrome
Mobile Mavens: Reaction to China's new restrictions on children gaming
Only three hours a week
Mystic Mavens
Indie Mavens: What trends and events will shape the mobile industry in 2021?
"IDFA depreciation has the potential to completely alter the free-to-play market"
Changing Times
Indie Mavens: How will Apple's App Store Small Business Program impact developers?
"Let’s be frank: neither Apple nor Valve provide enough of a service to deserve a 30 per cent cut.
Remote Vs Office
Indie Mavens: Is there an overall benefit to going completely remote work or does a company still need an office?
"Life is short, and the distractions are piling up. At what point do you need to majorly change your lifestyle to fit with an internet-enabled world?"
Digital Vs Physical
Indie Mavens: Weighing up the benefits between digital and physical events for indies
"I hope that online meetings actually will help us open up the industry and make it more diverse"
Remote Working
Indie Mavens: How to work from home as a developer and lessons learned from the pandemic
We reach out to our Indie Mavens to discuss life under lockdown
See Eu Later
What do UK mobile game developers think of Brexit?
Post-referendum discussion from the UK mobile games industry
Indie Mavens
Will subscription services be good for indie game developers?
The Indie Mavens share their thoughts
False Start
Monetizer Mavens on what went wrong for Mario Kart Tour
Another Nintendo misfire?
Walled Garden
Monetizer Mavens discuss if Apple Arcade is just for the kids
How can the subscription service thrive?
Indie Mavens
What monetisation models work best for indie developers in the current mobile games market?
The Indie Mavens share their thoughts on the different monetisation models on offer to small studios
The Other One
Whatever happened to Harry Potter: Wizards Unite?
Monetizer Mavens opine
Indie Mavens
Does Apple and Google's 70/30 revenue share model work for indies?
The Indie Mavens have their say on the platform's revenue share policy
Accessibility Debate
How do indie developers address accessibility in video games?
The Indie Mavens share their experiences with accessibility
Monetizer Mavens
Could all F2P mobile games benefit from a Battle Pass like Clash of Clans has?
A new technique for all
Rethinking Paid
Monetizer Mavens on what Apple Arcade needs to do to be successful
A new way to play and pay
The Future Is Now
What does Apple Arcade mean for indie games developers?
The Indie Mavens have their say on the new subscription service
Existing Fans
Game IP versus entertainment IP: Which is best for mobile games?
We ask our Monetizer Mavens
Gdc 2019
How can indie games developers make the most out of GDC?
The world's biggest industry conference is just around the corner - we speak to our Indie Mavens on how to best utilise the event
The Road Ahead
Monetizer Mavens discuss the future of innovation in the maturing mobile games sector
Changing trends
Well?!
What industry trends do mobile indies see on the horizon for 2019?
Our mavens weigh in
Indie Mavens
The mobile games that stood out most to indie developers in 2018
Our indie mavens weigh in
Indie Mavens
Where do indies and innovative ideas fit in the current mobile games market?
Our indie Mavens weigh in
Indie Mavens
Maintaining a work/life balance as an indie games developer
The Indie Mavens air their views and tips
Overworked
How can we tackle the games industry's crunch problem?
The Mobile Mavens have their say on working conditions
Mobile Mavens
Is Telltale's closure part of a wider industry trend or a cautionary tale?
The mobile mavens offer their opinions
Indie Mavens
Should indie developers release their games in Asia?
Our Indie mavens weigh in
Indie Mavens
Why is the Nintendo Switch so popular among indie mobile devs?
Our Indie Mavens weigh in
Is It Worth It?
Is it time for the App Store and Google Play to ditch the 70/30 revenue split?
The mobile mavens offer their opinions
Indie Mavens
How big is the cloning problem within the mobile games industry and what can be done about it?
Our Indie Mavens weigh in
Mobile Mavens
What's been the impact of the App Store on the games industry and where does it go from here?
The Mobile Mavens have their say
Indie Mavens
Which marketplace has been better for indie developers: The App Store or Google Play?
Our Indie Mavens weight in
Indie Mavens
What do indies think of the streaming model from a creative and business standpoint?
Our Indie Mavens weigh in
Indie Mavens
Indie games developer tips for making the most out of industry events
Our Indie Mavens weigh in
Indie Mavens
Is ad revenue a good revenue generator for indies in 2018?
Our Indie Mavens weigh in
Indie Mavens
Is there an opportunity for indie developers on chat app platforms like Facebook Instant Games?
We caught up with Strange Flavour CEO Aaron Fothergill and Perchang’s co-founder Ben Murch to find out
Indie Mavens
Is there any room for indie games developers to get in on the battle royale trend?
Our mobile mavens weigh in