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#Latest articleFinding the right game art outsourcing partner is one of the most consequential decisions a development team makes. The wrong choice means missed deadlines, inconsistent visual styles, and assets that require costly rework. The right choice delivers production-ready 2D and 3D art that slots seamlessly into your pipeline and elevates the final product. This guide […]
2D/3D ARTKEY POINTS OF THE ARTICLE 3D art styles have always been quite popular among game artists and players: if you look at the top game downloads (up to 4 billion), you’ll see a bunch of 3D titles like PUBG, Subway Surfers, and way more. Key success factors include high-quality designs, complex graphics, and art. While […]
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GAME DESIGNGame mechanics are the fundamental building blocks of every successful game – governing how players move, progress, spend, and return. But well-designed mechanics don’t just make a game feel good to play; they directly drive retention, monetisation, and revenue. In this guide, you’ll find: CASE: The project “Bingo: Love in Montana”. The team integrated side […]
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GAME INDUSTRY TRENDS“How much does this cost?” It’s often the first question asked when a new game idea hits the table – whether by a founder, investor, or project manager. But before jumping into numbers, it’s important to understand the process behind game development and what factors truly shape the budget. Game development is not a one-size-fits-all […]
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PRESS RELEASESEvery year there’s at least one game that rises above expectations and becomes the title everyone ends up talking about. In 2025, that game was Expedition 33 – the breakout project from the Paris-based studio Sandfall Interactive and published by Kepler Interactive. From the moment it launched, conversations spread quickly across communities, media and industry […]
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AIGame art outsourcing – hiring external studios to create the visuals that define a player’s experience – is a rapidly growing industry, valued at over $0.55 billion in 2024 and expanding at roughly 9% annually. And right now, AI is rewriting its rulebook in real time. By 2026, adoption has crossed a tipping point. Over 88% […]
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GAME INDUSTRY TRENDSCompare mobile gaming vs PC gaming in 2026. Explore player numbers, revenue statistics, performance differences, accessibility, and future trends to understand which platform dominates and why. Mobile and PC gaming continue to evolve at different speeds, driven by technological progress, changing player habits, and platform accessibility. In this in-depth guide, we explore the key differences […]
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MOBILE DEVELOPMENTKEY POINTS OF THE ARTICLE Introduction Mobile games have evolved far beyond casual entertainment. By 2026, the global mobile gaming market has surpassed $100 billion, and with it, a growing body of research is confirming what many players already sense – these games can genuinely support mental health. Mental health challenges are at an all-time […]
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KEY POINTS OF THE ARTICLE Introduction ARKit has come a long way since Apple first introduced it, and in 2026 it remains one of the most capable frameworks for building AR-powered games on iOS. With support for LiDAR scanning, RoomPlan, and improved scene understanding, developers now have tools that go far beyond basic plane detection. […]
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AIKEY POINTS OF THE ARTICLE Artificial intelligence is no longer a background feature in gaming – it is fundamentally reshaping how games are built, played, and experienced. As of mid-2025, around 20% of new games on Steam disclose the use of AI, double the figure from a year earlier, while Google’s data from Devcom 2025 revealed […]
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