Analyst Bulletin: Mobile Game Market Review May 2024
May was another bustling month for the mobile market, marked by a wave of blockbuster new titles that shot up the ranks worldwide. One of the biggest launches to make…
Match3 – Meta Layers and Matching Types
Match3 puzzle is and has always been one of the top genres in mobile gaming – especially in western markets. The simple yet addictive Match3 mechanics appeal to a wide…
Match3 Genre Snapshot Report: May 2021
Match3 has always been one of the most successful genres in mobile gaming – and still is. For instance, Match3 games currently bring in about 16% of all US iOS…
How to Crack the Match 3 Code?- Part 2
Match 3 metamorphosis is real but doesn’t new territory often comes with new rules? Let’s dive deeper into where the game is afoot in these uncharted waters. Editor’s note: This is a…
May 2022 Product Update: Player Archetypes and Game Analyzer Projects Now Available in Market Explorer
Market Explorer is one of the cornerstone features of the GameRefinery platform. Over the years, it has gone through multiple evolutions and minor tweaks. As many of our users use…
Are You Missing Out on Feature Opportunities in Casual Games?
Many games are interested in entering the casual gaming space as the mobile gaming industry grows. If you’re moving in that direction or already are there, you might be interested…
Why Love & Pies is the Most Innovative Match 3 Game?
Love & Pies is the newest merge match game (under soft launch) from Trailmix games. Players help Amelia (the protagonist) solve the mystery behind her mother’s café and rebuild it…
Going Global: How Chinese Gaming Apps Can Succeed on the Global Stage
Look at the top-grossing mobile game charts for the last couple of years, and you’ll find one game in particular that has consistently dominated at the top of the charts.…
Turning LiveOps Trends Into Actionable Strategies: Deconstruction of Fun Podcast Recap + Bonus Content
LiveOps has become a cornerstone of player engagement and revenue growth in the gaming industry, but what truly sets top-performing strategies apart? To answer this question, GameRefinery’s Chief Game Analyst,…
How Metacore Scaled Merge Mansion With a Stellar Live Event Strategy
Live events are becoming an essential part of the growth strategy for mobile games. However, it can be difficult to determine the best approach to LiveOps in order to maximize…