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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 4, 2025

Steam now generates three times more revenue for Capcom than PlayStation

Capcom's financial report indicates a significant shift towards PC gaming, with Steam contributing 31% of the company's total revenue for the fiscal year ending March 31, representing a 38% increase from the previous year. Sales on Steam generated 52.7 billion yen (approximately .4 million), up from million the prior year. The share of revenue from Steam rose from 21% to over one-third, surpassing PlayStation's revenue, which was 10.5% the year before. Capcom sold 51 million games in the last fiscal year, with 28 million being digital PC games. The company expects console revenue to exceed PC earnings by 2027, but anticipates most revenue will come from mobile and digital PC game sales. Upcoming titles include Resident Evil Requiem, set for release on February 27, 2026, along with Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Pragmata.

BetaBeacon

May 3, 2025

Epic Games announces 0% revenue share model & app store workarounds for developers

Epic Games will implement a 0% revenue share for developers on their first ,000,000 in revenue per app per year starting in June 2025.

BetaBeacon

May 2, 2025

Epic Games takes a jab at Apple during victory lap with latest announcement

Epic Games announced two developer-friendly changes to its store: developers will not be charged for their first ,000,000 in revenue per app per year, and they will be able to launch webshops on the Games Store app to avoid in-app purchase fees.

BetaBeacon

March 5, 2025

Xsolla introduces Offerwall Solution to boost game revenue and player engagement

Xsolla has introduced Xsolla Offerwall, a solution that allows developers to create a balanced monetization strategy by offering players virtual rewards for completing quests or actions from advertisers.

Winsage

December 12, 2024

Xbox App Just Added 400 PC Games And Microsoft Wants More

Microsoft has added over 400 games to the Xbox app, including titles like Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove and Jackbox Party Pack, with contributions from Japanese developers Kemco and Kairosoft. Approximately 100 of these titles support the Xbox Play Anywhere initiative, allowing gamers to transition between Xbox console and PC. Microsoft has reduced its revenue share from sales to 12% to attract developers from competing storefronts. More announcements are expected at the Game Developers Conference 2025. Additionally, Microsoft is testing direct-to-cloud controllers and enhancing streaming service visual quality. A pilot program for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members allows them to stream select games from their Xbox consoles.

AppWizard

December 11, 2024

Microsoft wants to make the Xbox app the home of PC gaming

Microsoft is enhancing the Xbox app on Windows by introducing nearly 400 previously unavailable PC games and a revamped user experience. This update includes contributions from Japanese studios like Kemco and Kairosoft, as well as notable titles such as The Invincible by Double 11. Over 100 of these games are classified as Xbox Play Anywhere, allowing seamless play across Xbox consoles and PCs. Features like universal Xbox ownership, cloud saves, and cross-play capabilities are emphasized to improve the gaming experience. Microsoft has lowered its revenue share from 30 percent to 12 percent to attract game developers to its Windows-based store. Future updates regarding the Xbox app are expected at an upcoming game developers conference in March, which will also introduce a new home UI showcasing featured content and a “jump back in” section for quick access to recent gaming sessions.

AppWizard

October 11, 2024

Xbox games will be purchasable from the Android app soon

Xbox games will be available for purchase directly through an Android app starting in November. This change follows a legal ruling that allows third-party app stores and eliminates the requirement for developers to use Google Play billing. Streaming games via the Xbox app will likely require an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership.

BetaBeacon

October 1, 2024

Epic Games announces shift in game royalties for Unreal titles

Epic Games announced at Unreal Fest that they are reducing their royalty rate for games built using Unreal Engine from 5% to 3.5%, starting on January 1, 2025.

AppWizard

October 1, 2024

Tim Sweeney says Epic Games is now ‘financially sound’ after last year’s layoffs and Bandcamp fumble

Epic Games laid off over 800 employees and divested from Bandcamp due to financial strain, acknowledging that it had been spending more than it earned. CEO Tim Sweeney expressed regret over the unrealistic optimism regarding the company's transition. Recently, Sweeney stated that the company has successfully recalibrated its course, highlighting Fortnite's 110 million monthly active users and the Epic Games Store's peak of 70 million monthly active users. Epic introduced a new incentive for game developers by eliminating Unreal Engine royalty fees for games sold through its platform and reducing the fee for sales made outside the Epic Games Store from 5% to 3.5% if developers launch their games on the Epic Games Store on day one. The company is involved in legal battles with Apple and Google over mobile game sales and continues to offer a 100% revenue share for exclusive launches on the Epic Games Store for the first six months, although industry trends suggest a decline in exclusivity.