Tag: ios

Supercell showing how successful mobile games can be

| December 31, 2012

Mobile games tabletSupercell finds success with tablets

Tablet gaming has been growing in popularity over the past several years. Tablet devices have managed to capture the interest and support of consumers all over the world, many of whom are highly interested in mobile gaming. Game developers are taking notice of this growing interest in mobile gaming, especially on the tablet front, and have been focusing more on developing games for tablet devices specifically. Supercell, a Finnish game developer, has taken the approach of developing games for tablet platforms before any other platform.

Developer generates $1 million in revenue daily

Supercell is a small development company comprised of roughly 70 people. Though the development studio is quite small, it has managed to etch out a great deal of success. Supercell is currently generating approximately $1 million in revenue on a daily basis, which is coming from two games: Hay Day and Clash of Clans, which are both available only for the iOS. This means that the developer has gained a significant amount of momentum since October of this year, when The New York Times reported that it was only making $500,000 daily from the same games.

Supercell overcomes Electronic Arts

Supercell has surpassed Electronic Arts in the realm of revenue generated through the iOS platform each month. This is a major milestone for any development company since Electronic Arts has long been one of the dominating forces in the game industry. Electronic Arts accounts for more than 960 mobile gaming applications that are available through the Apple App Store, all of which have been beaten by the 2 mobile games that come from Supercell.

Supercell may soon become the next super power in gaming

Supercell has established a strong presence in the mobile gaming space. Backed by strong support from tablet gamers, the developer is expected to continue gaining momentum into the future. If the developer can mimic the success of its first two games, it may soon become one of the next major development studios in the game industry.

Roblox Studio enters the mobile gaming space

| December 30, 2012

Roblox Studio Mobile GamingRoblox Studio takes aim at the mobile sector

Roblox Studio, a small game developer, has garnered a significant amount of attention and success through its kid-friendly online game called Roblox. The game allows players to create their own content in the same vein as Minecraft, though with more advanced visuals. Roblox Studio has recently launched a free, mobile version of its game that can be played on the iOS platform. Roblox Studio believes that mobile gaming is taking off in a very significant way, especially among a young audience, which is the developer’s primary demographic.

Game garners acclaim for cross-platform capabilities

Roblox offers a wide variety of online gaming elements, such as community interaction and a thriving virtual economy, as well as intensely creative elements. The game has been praised for its ability to provide players with a wide range of tools to bring their ideas to life. One of the most acclaimed features of the game is the fact that players are playing with people on other platforms, such as Macs, PCs, and now mobile devices.

Tablet proves more friendly for mobile gamers

Transitioning into the mobile gaming space has been relatively easy for Roblox Studio. The vast majority of the code used for Roblox can be used in a mobile application, so developers only had to worry about optimizing the game for play on a mobile device, such as the iPad or iPhone. Roblox Studio found that tablet devices are more accommodating to the features of the game as the platform allows for more control.

Roblox Studio expected to find success in the mobile space

Roblox Studio is one of several development companies that has adopted a strong interest in the mobile gaming space. Several of these developers have found significant success in engaging mobile consumers with gaming applications. The Roblox mobile game has already garnered a strong following, and the game is expected to continue attracting young gamers well into the future. Roblox Studio has managed to avoid some of the controversy that has surrounded the mobile gaming space in regards to the privacy of young gamers.