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June 2023
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Games & Apps

1. Photon Quantum is now free for development
2. YAHAHA pushes no-code game development further
3. G.Round introduces a private playtest service
4. Fancensus releases Diablo IV performance report

Investments
1. Is the co-developer of Subway Surfers shutting down?
2. AI Games FZ is acquiring Good Job Games’ hyper-casual games
3. The US Federal Trade Commission blocks Microsoft Activision
Blizzard buyout
4. Insert Stonks and Soundpickr partners up to revolutionize
Web3 Entertainment
5. M.O.B.A. Network Acquires Wargraphs
Index

Market Research
1. Mid-core games account for 35% of gaming revenue,
according to Liftoff
2. Why artificial intelligence technology and AI gaming
skyrocketed Nvidia stock
3. The games industry cloud services market is expected to
reach $12 billion by 2023
4. GameRefinery shares mobile game market review: May 2023
5. Top 10 crypto game development companies in 2023

Articles and Interviews

1. Gaming influencers aren’t worried about the impact of AI
2. Interview with Victoria Trofimova, the CEO of Nordcurrent
3. Interview with Cameron Thom, Adikteev Director of Sales
4. Beyond the game: ethical AI in gaming
5. Boosting game success with user-generated content
GAMES & APPS
Photon Quantum is now free for development
Photon Quantum, the technology powering Stumble Guys and LEGO Star Wars Battles, is now
free for development. The company shared a blog post announcing the big news and said game
developers around the world can now leverage the powerful deterministic engine without
financial barriers.

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YAHAHA pushes no-code game development further

YAHAHA Studios revolutionizes game development with its Beta release, offering an array
of new features for creators. The platform’s enhancements include improved visuals, faster
rendering, expanded gameplay options, and a vibrant marketplace. YAHAHA aims to
democratize 3D content creation and empower users with their innovative tools.

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G.Round introduces a private playtest service
G.Round, the community-driven playtesting platform for games in development, has unveiled
the Private Playtest Service. This service empowers game studios and publishers to thoroughly
assess game performance in a secure and controlled environment before launching to the
public. The Private Playtest Service simplifies the testing process, ensuring efficiency and
effectiveness.

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Fancensus releases Diablo IV performance report
The UK-based tracking and
analyzing a blend of the press,
social, commercial, and consumer
data company Fancensus has
released a report on Activision
Blizzard’s latest hit Diablo IV. The
verdict compares Diablo IV to
other successful AAA games and
details how successful the game
has been upon its release.

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INVESTMENTS
AI Games FZ is acquiring Good Job Games’ hyper-casual
games
According to the information available at the Competition Authority, the hyper-casual
games of Turkish mobile games company Good Job Games are being acquired by AI
Games FZ, a company owned by Azur Games based in Cyprus. The financial details of the
acquisition are currently unclear.

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Insert Stonks and Soundpickr partners up to
revolutionize Web3 Entertainment

Insert Stonks, one of the first companies in the world to build an advanced game
monetization infrastructure using web3 solutions, has partnered with Soundpickr, which
created and manages the largest web3 music database, offering a unique music standard
that solves problems related to royalties and music used in new digital forms.

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The US Federal Trade Commission blocks Microsoft Activision
Blizzard buyout
The US Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) request to temporarily block Microsoft’s $68.7
billion deal acquisition of Activision Blizzard. According to Reuters, U.S. District Judge
Edward Davila scheduled a two-day evidentiary hearing on the FTC’s request for a
preliminary injunction for June 22-23 in San Francisco. Microsoft and Activision Blizzard
must submit legal arguments opposing a preliminary injunction by June 16; the FTC must
reply on June 20.

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M.O.B.A. Network Acquires Wargraphs
M.O.B.A. Network, the owner and operator of several of the world’s largest gaming
communities, announced the acquisition of Wargraphs, a leading gaming services provider
and in-game app developer, for up to $54.5 million.

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Is the co-developer of Subway Surfers shutting down?

Kiloo Games is the co-developer of one of the most popular hyper-casual games, Subway
Surfers. The game is so popular that it is one of the first titles that pop up when it comes to
hyper-casual games. So much so that the game has had four billion downloads since its
launch, making it the most downloaded mobile game. The company faces an uncertain
future as rumors circulate about its closure and layoffs, despite the game’s monumental
success with over four billion downloads.

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MARKET RESEARCH
Mid-core games account for 35% of gaming revenue, according to
Liftoff
Liftoff, a leading growth acceleration
platform for the mobile industry, has
released its 2023 Midcore Gaming
Apps Report. This report offers
developers an overview of the
highest-grossing mid-core games, key
user acquisition benchmarks, and
prevalent gameplay and monetization
trends.

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Why artificial intelligence technology and AI gaming skyrocketed
Nvidia stock
A deep look into the story
behind Nvidia Corporation’s
stock surge and its relation to
artificial intelligence
technologies and AI gaming.

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The games industry cloud services market is expected to reach
$12 billion by 2023
According to the latest findings from Omdia’s research, the market for cloud and related services
within the games industry will exceed $12 billion by 2023. The research also revealed that AWS and
Azure are the game industry’s leading cloud platforms.

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GameRefinery shares mobile game market review: May 2023
May GameRefinery bulletin: League of Legends: Wild Rift Introduces new monetization model,
Niantic’s Peridot sees moderate success, Lord of the Rings: Heroes of the Middle-Earth faces
challenges.

League of Legends: Wild Rift’s two highest revenue spikes since

release, the first being the monetized Lunar New Year event and
the second being the introduction of Hextech Chests.

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Top 10 crypto game development companies in 2023
Antier Solutions, India-based full-stack blockchain consulting
Antier
firm, researched and compiled a list of the top 10 crypto game
development companies in 2023. The list includes companies
from all around the world, some newly established, some with Blockchain App Factory
experience of more than 20 years.
Whimsy Games

The NineHertz

Juego Studios

Game-Ace

Starloop Studios

Kevuru Games

Suffescom Solutions

Inoru
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ARTICLES & INTERVIEWS
Gaming influencers aren’t worried about the impact of AI
According to the survey by HypeFactory, 60% of gaming influencers confirm that
they don’t utilize AI in any way to create new content. And 55% of them combined
are more worried about creating new content and captivating users’ attention than
the impact of AI on their business.

16% worries about burnout.

13% is concerned about the impact of

60% never utilized AI in their work.
AI.

67% are primarily worried about Facts about 33% faced challenges in creating
channel growth. gaming authentic and engaging content.
creators
45% experienced creative blocks. 11% are worried about monetization.

20% critically prioritize content quality. 13% priotize boosting income.

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Interview with Victoria Trofimova, the CEO of Nordcurrent
In this insightful interview with Nordcurrent CEO Victoria Trofimova, we explore the
journey of Nordcurrent.

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Interview with Cameron Thom, Adikteev Director of Sales

We interviewed Cameron Thom, Director of Sales at Adikteev, to discuss the evolution of

Adikteev and strategies for combating user churn. Cameron highlights the challenges in the
market, the effectiveness of Adikteev’s Churn Prediction product, and the importance of
retention strategies in today’s competitive landscape.

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Beyond the game: ethical AI in gaming
The gaming industry, like many others, has been radically transformed by artificial
intelligence (AI). However, these exciting innovations also come with significant ethical
implications that need to be responsibly managed. This article explores the opportunities,
challenges, and recommended guidelines surrounding the ethical use of AI in the gaming
industry.

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Boosting game success with user-generated content
Explore the use of user-generated content (UGC) in game promotion, with the game “Among
Us” as a key example.

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