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AppWizard

July 31, 2025

Revolutionizing Android Casino Apps with Hybrid Monetization

In 2025, Android casino apps are adopting a hybrid monetization model that combines free play, in-app purchases, advertising, and subscription services, moving away from traditional revenue streams like paid downloads. This model allows for free downloads and offers players various options, such as watching ads for rewards or subscribing for premium features. Developers are utilizing online casino content aggregators to access a wide range of games without the need for in-house development, which streamlines licensing and updates. The success of this model relies on selecting the right content aggregator, which can vary in terms of game library size, certification coverage, API integration, analytics capabilities, and revenue share structures. Continuous analysis of player behavior is essential to optimize monetization strategies, allowing developers to adjust ad frequency, subscription pricing, and game offerings based on user feedback.

AppWizard

July 10, 2025

Chief Surgeon Simulator Announced For PC & Consoles

Indie game developer RingZero Game Studio has announced Chief Surgeon Simulator, a simulation game for PC and console where players act as a chief surgeon, performing surgeries and managing a hospital. The game features dual role gameplay, allowing players to engage in surgical operations and hospital management, with authentic procedures based on real-world insights. It includes two modes: a structured Story Mode and an open-ended Sandbox Mode. A reputation system rewards players for delivering exceptional care, impacting funding and hospital growth. A release date is not yet set, but it may be speculated for 2026.

AppWizard

July 6, 2025

Romero Games reportedly met with Microsoft just a day before the publisher pulled funding for the studio, and there was ‘no mention’ of the decision that put over 100 people out of work

Romero Games has officially closed due to the withdrawal of crucial funding from Microsoft for its first-person shooter project. Former employees reported that meetings with the publisher occurred just a day before the funding was pulled, leaving the studio's future uncertain. Despite the closure, efforts are being made to explore alternative funding for the in-development FPS project. The studio had recently increased its social media presence and engaged with the gaming community through a new "FPS Fridays" series on Twitch.

AppWizard

June 30, 2025

NDreams vet Tamsin O’Luanaigh founds new advisory studio Wise Cat

Tamsin O'Luanaigh, co-founder of a VR specialist, has launched an advisory firm called Wise Cat Strategy to improve working environments for game studios and businesses. She has over 20 years of experience as chief people officer at NDreams and received multiple awards for her contributions to workplace culture in the gaming industry. O'Luanaigh emphasizes the need for clear frameworks in people and culture strategies, noting that many employers struggle with implementing meaningful change. Wise Cat Strategy aims to provide tailored solutions to address the unique challenges faced by game studios as they grow.

AppWizard

June 24, 2025

Türkiye’s answer to Disco Elysium just broke cover, featuring more lawyers, fewer cops, an indeterminate amount of communism and twin fistfuls of guilt and regret

Elyzio, a Turkish game studio, is set to release Pera Coda, a narrative-driven game inspired by Disco Elysium. Players will assume the role of Deniz, an attorney in a metaphysical struggle between life and death, exploring themes of guilt, regret, and inner peace. The game features an isometric camera and a painterly art style that reflects Istanbul's working-class life. The announcement trailer suggests a haunting and beautiful narrative guided by an unseen narrator.

BetaBeacon

June 23, 2025

Top 5 mobile games like Fallout Shelter

Fact: The Elder Scrolls: Castles is a game where players are in charge of running a castle in a survival setting, making tough decisions to keep their reign intact.

BetaBeacon

June 23, 2025

Squid Game: Unleashed is coming to Chromebook

Squid Game: Unleashed game is now available for Chromebook and large screen Android devices.

AppWizard

June 20, 2025

Dino Patti says Playdead is taking him to court

Dino Patti, co-founder of Playdead, is facing legal action from the company following a LinkedIn post he made about the game Limbo, which included an image that Playdead claims is unauthorized and owned by co-founder Arnt Jenson. Playdead is demanding 500,000 DKK (approximately ,000) in compensation from Patti. The tensions between Patti and Playdead have escalated since the launch of Inside in 2016, with Patti's credit recognition diminishing over time. Playdead's legal team has warned Patti that his use of the company's assets and disclosure of inside knowledge could constitute a breach of confidentiality. Patti has expressed a willingness to be transparent about the situation and indicated he may release materials related to Playdead's early years.

AppWizard

June 6, 2025

Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution coming to PC in 2025

Idea Factory International will release Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution for PC via Steam in 2025. The game launched in Japan on August 10, 2023, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch. It will be available globally on those consoles on May 14, 2024, and for Xbox Series on October 29, 2024. Players will assume the role of Older Nep, managing a game studio, developing games, and navigating challenges in the world of Gamindustri. The game features party management, an enhanced battle system, and motorcycle navigation through dungeons. A new trailer showcasing the game has been released.

Winsage

June 6, 2025

Windows Weekly 935: Don’t Spritz Yourself

Leo and Paul discuss various topics on the latest episode of Windows Weekly, including Notepad, updates in Windows 11, Microsoft 365, artificial intelligence, and Xbox gaming. A new free newsletter offers time-saving tips and complimentary Field Guides for Windows 11 and Windows 10. Microsoft is reorganizing its AI initiatives and phasing out password management features in the Microsoft Authenticator app. The upcoming June 2025 update for Outlook will introduce new features, and Microsoft 365 Copilot now has general availability for Research and Analyst AI agents. The New York Times has licensed its content to Amazon, and Samsung is reconsidering its partnership with Gemini. Microsoft has delayed the launch of its first-party Xbox and Windows gaming handheld and has secured its first agreement with a game studio union. J Allard, a former Microsoft executive, is among many ex-Microsoft leaders now at Amazon. A tip suggests replacing OneDrive/Google Drive with a NAS, and Microsoft Edge 137 is highlighted as a significant update. Photoshop for Android is now available for free during its beta phase.