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Gaming is not just about entertainment; it's a platform to build and strengthen social connections. 👥 Teamwork & Collaboration: Our games promote teamwork and collaboration, encouraging players to work together, communicate effectively, and achieve common goals. 💡 Problem-Solving & Negotiation: Many of our games involve strategic gameplay that requires players to negotiate, make decisions, and solve problems collaboratively. 🏆 Empathy & Sportsmanship: Role-playing games and competitive scenarios help players develop empathy and sportsmanship, understanding different perspectives and responding with respect. 🎓 Real-Life Application: The skills honed in the virtual world of gaming have real-world applications – from the classroom to the boardroom. Join us at iNexxus Gaming as we explore the exciting ways gaming can foster social skills and build a community of well-rounded, socially adept individuals. Let's level up together! #SocialSkillsGaming #iNexxusGaming #GamingCommunity #iNexxusRevolution #DigitalRevolution #BeyondGaming

🚀 The Rise of the Merge 2 Genre in Mobile Gaming 🎮 In the fiercely competitive mobile gaming market, a new genre is making waves: Merge 2. While traditional genres like 4X strategy and match-three games have long dominated, Merge 2 games now capture millions of players and generate significant revenue. 📈 What makes Merge 2 stand out? 🔹 Simple yet Addictive Gameplay: Combine two identical items to create higher-level ones, driving players to build complex structures and gather resources. 🔹 Narrative Focus: The straightforward mechanic allows developers to invest heavily in the game's story, creating a more engaging experience. 🔹 Thematic Versatility: From fantasy islands to vacation cruises, Merge 2 games attract diverse audiences with varied themes. 🔹 High Engagement and Retention: The genre is setting new standards with top titles boasting over 10% user retention at 90 days and impressive daily active user growth. Merge 2 games are redefining mobile gaming with their unique blend of simplicity and depth. We are exploring this subject more thoroughly in our monthly blog post: https://lnkd.in/dWipWR5y #VC #Gaming

🚀 Small is Big 🌱➡️🌳 2024 has been a #barren year for big video #games compared to 2023 🌵, helping #indiegames 🎮 take center stage 🌟; the games #industry has laid off 10,000+ people in 2024 💼❌ — As gamers 🎮 turn their backs on #gargantuan adventures 🏰, we could be entering a #golden age 🌅 of modest titles 📦✨. Smaller gaming companies are quickly becoming the flavor of the season 🍂. As the spotlight shifts away from #blockbuster titles, indie studios 🎨 are thriving by delivering #creative, innovative #games that resonate with players 🎮. Their ability to take risks and offer fresh experiences is winning over a growing audience, proving that in 2024, it’s the #underdogs 🐾 who are stealing the show. With lower budgets but higher #passion, these studios are shaping the #future of gaming 🕹️, one modest #masterpiece at a time! #games #futuregaming #indiegames #funding #vr #znanye ❤️ Credit: #ft

Dive into the future of game development with #DevDen metaverse solutions! Are you ready to take your creations to the next level? DevDen offers cutting-edge #metaverse game development solutions that will revolutionize your projects. From enhanced player engagement to limitless creative possibilities, our solutions will elevate your games and set you apart in the competitive gaming industry. Join the future of gaming with DevDen and unlock a world of opportunities for your game development company. #Gamedevelopment #Metaverse #Metaversegaming #immersivegaming #VRgaming #virtualreality #augmentedreality #gamingcompanies #vrgamedevelopment #metaversegamedevelopment #VRsolutions #mixedreality #XRsolutions #avatarcreation #DevDenCreatives

And that's a wrap on Unreal Fest 2024! Our team had an amazing time connecting at the event and engaging with leaders in gaming development. The highlight? Hosting a panel and presentation centered around the evolution of the creator economy, and its impact on the gaming industry. To top it all off, Epic Games' #UnrealFest24 revealed some awesome numbers that we just have to share. 📈 #Fortnite hit 110M monthly active users during the holiday season. 🏝️ Over 134,000 #UEFN islands have been created. 💰 $479M has been paid to creators. Almost half a billion dollars. Exciting updates to UEFN: 👓 First Person mode in beta with leaderboards and custom weapons coming soon. 🐢 Creators can use Ninja Turtles assets starting in November with a 15% revenue cut. ⚙️ Epic plans to merge UEFN and #UE5 into #UnrealEngine6. #EpicGames #GameDev #Gaming #InfluencerMarketing #DigitalMarketing

Is Unreal Engine 6 the future—or the end of creativity? 🎮💥 Epic Games CEO, Tim Sweeney, just announced that Unreal Engine 6 will go beyond gaming, merging Fortnite and other Unreal games into a metaverse, and even developing a persistent universe with The Walt Disney Company. On one hand, it’s exciting—this could redefine virtual worlds and entertainment as we know it. But are we moving towards a creative revolution or locking ourselves into massive corporate-controlled metaverses? Will independent developers still have a place in this new world? Curious to hear your thoughts—how do you feel about the gaming industry’s future? #UnrealEngine6 #EpicGames #Metaverse #GamingInnovation #FutureOfGaming

🎮👾 Infinity Games, a leader in mobile game development, stands out for its art curation and immersive experiences. With over 250 million downloads across all titles and three million active users per month, the company is redefining the mobile gaming landscape. Infinity Games has grown sustainably as a bootstrapped company, relying solely on profits generated without external investment. Founder Muhammad Satar shares, "We believe subscription trends will dominate the mobile segment, which is why we are investing heavily in this category." Join us in celebrating Infinity Games' success as they continue to set benchmarks in puzzle and simulation games! 🚀 🔗 Know more at portugalglobal magazine: https://lnkd.in/dnb-skGc #InfinityGames #MobileGames #Innovation #Portugal #GamingIndustry #GameDevelopment #ArtCuration #GlobalReach #AICEP #aicepuae #InvestinPortugal #BusinessMatchMaking #PortugalOpenForBusiness aicep Portugal Global

𝐏𝐂 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒-𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟐. 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐓𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐂 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭. 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐃𝐅: https://lnkd.in/g_7pYda8 The PC racing game market is a segment of the gaming industry that involves the development and sale of games that can be played on personal computers. The market includes games such as simulation racing games, action racing games, and sports racing games. The market size for PC racing games is expected to grow in the coming years due to the increasing popularity of gaming and the advancements in computer technology. The market also includes independent developers and smaller studios that release games on digital distribution platforms such as Steam. *𝗕𝘆 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲: F2P, P2P *𝗕𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Online, Offline *𝗕𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa *𝗕𝘆 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀: Tencent, Electronic Arts (EA), Alpha Dog Games | Bethesda | Xbox, Ubisoft, Vivendi, NetEase Games, IRACING.COM MOTORSPORT SIMULATIONS, LLC, KUNOS Simulazioni, Milestone Technologies, Inc., KW Studios Sweden, MicroProse #PCRacingGames #RacingGames #GamingCommunity #SimRacing #PCGaming #RacingSimulators #GamerLife #VirtualRacing #Esports #GameDevelopment #GamingIndustry #PCGamers #RacingFans #GameOn #SimRacingCommunity #VideoGames #RacingSimulation #GamingMarket #MotorsportGames #RacingEsports

Helika, a leading global infrastructure provider for traditional and web3 gaming, announces its partnership with the gaming giant Ubisoft, the publisher behind hit franchises like Assassin’s Creed and Just Dance. The collaboration will enable Ubisoft to use Helika's AI and other game-oriented functionalities in its upcoming NFT game Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles. Anton Umnov, CEO of Helika, said, "We look forward to powering Ubisoft and are excited to be working with one of the world's leading gaming publishers and editors. One of the key challenges game studios face when building in Web3 is that there's a lack of plug-and-play infrastructure solutions. Helika solves this by providing core gaming infrastructure like analytics, game management, and user acquisition out of the box in a seamless and integrated solution." #Web3 #Ubisoft #NFT #GameDev #GamesIndustry

The Level Up. Takeover! Our entire day is dedicated to our gaming arm - Level Up. 🕹️ Gaming is for everyone. Most people have some experience with videogames, whether they still play today or not. Discovered MENA launched Level Up. in 2021 becoming the region’s first and only dedicated talent partner for the gaming industry. With a mission to connect top talent with innovative studios and companies, driving the growth of gaming, immersive tech and gamification in the MENA region. Give Level Up. a follow to keep up-to-date with all things gaming. #disruptingthefuture #levelupgaming #gaming