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Start your week right with our quick take on the stories that are impacting the mobile industry right now.
To help you kickstart another week in mobile gaming, we’ve compiled the biggest stories from the last seven days that you need to know.
1) HoYoverse Wins Best Developer at Mobile Games Awards 2024
PocketGamer.biz honored HoYoverse as the Best Developer at the Mobile Games Awards at Gamescom 2024. HoYoverse, a Chinese developer, has made a significant impact with its RPGs and continues to set records in the industry.
With popular titles like Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, HoYoverse continues to dominate the mobile gaming market and has now added Zenless Zone Zero to its lineup.
2) Monopoly GO! Named Game of the Year at Mobile Games Awards 2024
Scopely’s Monopoly GO! received the prestigious Game of the Year award at the Mobile Games Awards for its outstanding performance in player spending and engagement.
The success of Monopoly GO! highlights the impact of continuous development efforts, with the game’s journey dating back to 2016 and culminating in its recent success.
3) Squad Busters Update Introduces Major Changes for Lasting Success
Supercell’s Squad Busters released a game-changing update that removed all consumables, aiming to eliminate the “pay-to-win” element of the game. This move is expected to resonate well with the gaming community, although it may have short-term financial implications.
4) Warhammer: Chaos & Conquest Generates 50% of Revenue from Web Shop
Tilting Point and Hunted Cow Studios shared insights at Devcom about Warhammer: Chaos & Conquest’s success with its web shop, generating half of its revenue through weekly rotations and higher-priced bundles.
Some players opt for high-priced bundles priced at $1,000, showcasing a preference for larger purchases over smaller, repeated transactions.
5) Apple to Unlock iPhone NFC Chips for Third-Party Apps
Apple’s iOS 18.1 update will enable third-party developers to access the iPhone’s NFC chip, ending Apple’s previous monopoly on contactless payments. This move follows European regulatory pressure, allowing iOS users worldwide to choose their preferred form of payment this autumn.
