Game Analytics Blog
Firebase, BigQuery & Retention Insights for Indie Game Studios
Technical tutorials, BigQuery SQL examples, retention benchmarks, and practical guides to help you build better game analytics dashboards. Written by and for mobile game developers.
The Power of Prediction: Time Games' Fantasy Market & Real-Time Analytics for Developers
Time Games launches an innovative fantasy prediction market game, powered by real-time data but without real-world money. This offers mobile game developers a unique model for deep player engagement and rich analytics insights.
Beyond the Roll: Deconstructing Monopoly Go's Free Dice Strategy for Mobile Game Developers
Explore how Monopoly Go's free dice strategy provides crucial insights for mobile game developers on player engagement, retention, and monetization. Learn to leverage analytics to optimize reward systems and build a thriving game economy.
Capcom's Pragmata Hits 2 Million Sales in 16 Days: A Masterclass in Rapid Player Acquisition for Mobile Developers
Capcom's Pragmata achieved an incredible milestone, selling 2 million units in just 16 days. This rapid success offers invaluable lessons for mobile game developers on pre-launch strategy, user acquisition, and the critical role of data analytics in achieving explosive growth.
Beyond Profit: How Cost-Focused Showcases Revolutionize Mobile Game Marketing
Focusing on covering costs rather than maximizing profits, innovative game showcases like the Triple-i Initiative are proving to be a powerful, developer-centric marketing engine for mobile games, offering unparalleled visibility and measurable value.
Navigating the F2P Frontier: What Layoffs at 31st Union Reveal About Modern Game Development
Publisher 2K recently made an undisclosed number of layoffs at 31st Union, the studio behind the free-to-play shooter Project Ethos, highlighting the inherent challenges and strategic pivots common in the high-stakes F2P mobile game market.
The Proactive Revolution: How AI-Driven Models are Reshaping Mobile Game Analytics
A new generation of game analytics platforms is introducing AI-driven player lifecycle automation, enabling proactive monitoring, personalized engagement, and targeted interventions for mobile game developers, a capability previously missing in the industry.
Beyond the Code: Why Ethical Cloud Use is Critical for Mobile Game Developers
Recent allegations concerning the unethical use of Azure resources at Microsoft Israel underscore the critical importance of ethical leadership in cloud computing for mobile game developers.
Navigating the Tides: MercurySteam Layoffs & The Role of Analytics in Game Development Stability
Recent layoffs at Metroid Dread developer MercurySteam highlight the game industry's cyclical nature. This article explores how mobile game developers can leverage analytics for better resource allocation, talent retention, and sustainable growth amidst production cycles.
Unlocking Engagement: A Deep Dive into the Thriving World of iOS Card Battler Games
Explore the strategic depth and analytics behind the success of iOS card battler games, from CCGs and TCGs to deck-builders. Learn how developers leverage data to optimize engagement, monetization, and game balance in this thriving mobile genre.