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Does Merge-2 Monetize Better Than Match-3?
A merge game had quietly overtaken the most recognizable name in mobile puzzles. Does that mean it’s better than Match-3?
The Runtime Gap: What 25 Years Inside Game Engines Taught Andrew Bowell About Where AI Actually Matters
Andrew Bowell, CEO of Iconic, on game development, AI integration, and the challenges of building new game engines.
My Wife Deleted Roblox
My wife uninstalled Roblox, then I talked to their safety team. Here’s what they said.
Grand Games from 0$ to $500M in Two Years
Deep Dive into Grand Games’ Success with Batuhan Çelebi
Where Asia’s $103 Billion Game Market Is Actually Growing
Jen Donahoe's five takeaways from Niko Partners’ 2026 Market Model.
Nobody Told You This About Consulting
Why thousands of game industry veterans are turning to consulting
Golden Mechanics: Airbuds
This music app learned three tricks from top grossing mobile games.
What I Learned About Building Companies From the People Who Funded Mine
A reflection on what truly makes founders and startups succeed beyond experience alone.
Why Apps Are Beating Games for Investments
Gaming startup funding is tracking toward its weakest year in a decade, while consumer apps are swimming in capital.
Supercell's Puzzling Gamble, Scopely’s War on Clones, and the Royal Kingdom Problem
What’s happening in the puzzle market?
Gaming Lost Another VC. Don't Be Surprised
Why a Founder Who Did Everything Right Still Walked Away
Newzoo's Inflection Point Report: Three Things Worth Arguing About
What Newzoo's 2026 PC & Console Report Actually Says
How to Build a Real Business on Roblox in 2026
What operators miss when they treat Roblox like “just another platform.”
How Wellness App Finch Uses Gamified Widgets to Drive Retention
Finch uses world-class game mechanics to create a Tamogochi-like effect with widgets. And it’s driving retention.
The UA System the Platforms Can't Build for You
The role of UA is being rewritten. Most studios haven't caught up. This is for the growth leaders and executives building what comes next.
Google Play's Rate Cuts: Who Actually Won
Unpacking the hidden details of the Epic vs. Google settlement
Ten Years and $100M: Star Trek Timelines
Reflections on 10 years of “Star Trek Timelines”, which did $100M lifetime revenue. From a founding team leader.
Seven Things the 2025 State of Gaming Report Actually Tells Us
Important trends from Sensor Tower’s “State of Gaming” annual report. Featuring Sensor Tower’s Sam Aune.