Creating a free to play game is one thing, creating a mascot to boot is another. Shedworks Games creative director, Gregorios Kythreotis talks us through the development of Swing King and the Temple of Bling
Read More »Esports ad industry makes $280m in 2016, but set to topple $1b by 2021
Esports in 2016 snagged $280m in ad spend from advertisers, with most of the money going towards influencer marketing, sponsorship and video. According to advertising magThe Drum, by 2021 this figure could end up exceeding $1bn in ad revenue as brands try to engage with the nascent industry, and appeal …
Read More »The Big Question: What is the best way to monetise your game?
Recruitment Agency Amiqus ask developers about the best way to monetise, particularly in the competitive free-to-play market
Read More »Google: ‘There has been a marked shift in the way developers advertise’
Vinod Ramachandran, senior product manager for Google’s app install advertising business, reveals the ways games advertising has evolved and breaks down the tech giant’s options for creators looking to get their title noticed
Read More »PlayStation and Channel 4 team up for Uncharted Gogglebox ad takeover
Gamers will have a chance to win Uncharted prizes during tonight (Friday, May 6th)’s Gogglebox. Sony and Channel 4 have partnered for an ad takeover in the first commercial break for the TV show. This will feature a ‘large’ section of gameplay from the upcoming release. Then viewers will be …
Read More »Google to embed mobile game demos in search results
Platform holder to highlight titles made by smaller studios through Google Play Indie Corner initiative
Read More »DeltaDNA targets smaller games with SmartAds On-Demand
Ad mediation dynamically adjusts to player count in titles with low number of users
Read More »Google Trial Run Ads allow players to try apps before they install them
HTML5-based Interactive Interstitial adverts, allowing customisable user experiences, also launched
Read More »Google Play expected to introduce ad warnings next year
Android apps store will specify whether titles contain advertisements
Read More »Alternative ads firm Giftgaming raises £104,000 in crowdfunding
Start-up aims to change the way reward-based ads work in mobile games
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