Understanding Game Genres: The Psychology Behind Why We Play

THE PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND WHY WE PLAY

Overview Introduction Every game is more than game mechanics, visuals, or storylines – it’s an experience tailored to human psychology. Games offer more than just entertainment – they immerse players in worlds where they can fulfill deep psychological needs, such as achievement, escape, mastery, creativity, and connection. Emerging game types and genres like Blockchain and […]

The World of Gaming: Most Popular Video Games Today

MOST POPULAR VIDEO GAMES

Gaming is no longer just a pastime—it’s a cultural phenomenon, an industry powerhouse, and a platform for creativity, competition, and connection. From casual mobile games to sprawling open-world epics, video games have evolved into one of the most influential forms of entertainment globally. But what exactly is gaming, and which video games are the most […]

The Gaming World’s Next Power Player Isn’t Who You Think

The Gaming Worlds Next Power Player

Billions in capital. A royal family obsessed with gaming. Government-backed accelerators.
If you’re still overlooking the Middle East in your gaming strategy you’re already behind.
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt are flipping the global gaming script. This isn’t a slow burn, it’s a seismic shift happening in real-time.

How to dominate the merging game genre: $1.5M in daily revenue

Microfun’s Gossip Harbor just crossed a mind-blowing $1.5 million in daily revenue, while its other Merge game, Seaside Escape, hit a record $750K per day — a massive win for fans of strategic, analytical thinking games.

This means that a Chinese publisher now owns both the #1 and #3 spots in the genre’s revenue charts, with a combined $52M+ monthly income — that’s more than the rest of the top 10 merge games combined.

Brace Yourselves for 2024’s Biggest Gaming Blockbusters

Buckle up, gamers! 2023 delivered some epic wins like Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Baldur’s Gate III, and Alan Wake II, but 2024 might just blow our collective socks off.We’re already drooling over the early batch of next year’s games, from sequels like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to fresh faces like Star Wars Outlaws. And […]