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The Evolution of Hybridcasual

ByNiek Tuerlings October 3, 2023September 18, 2025

In today’s issue we dive into how the hybridcasual genre has evolved, the opportunities ahead and what challenges it faces. Our latest podcast explores the origins of PvP puzzler Match Masters, and don’t miss our regular Market Movers report.

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May 4th, 2023: Market Updates
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May 4th, 2023: Market Updates

ByFernanda Gonzalez May 4, 2023October 19, 2023

This week, we’re discussing the record-breaking launch of HoYoverse’s Genshin Impact follow-up Honkai Star Rail and how the game is departs from his predecessor in key ways that may influence its success.

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April 27th, 2023: Market Updates
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April 27th, 2023: Market Updates

ByFernanda Gonzalez April 27, 2023October 20, 2023

This week, we’re looking at the struggles of Fishing Clash developer Ten Square Games following the studio’s decision to cancel two in-development projects and cut a staggering 25% of staff. We also have a new Game Launch Radar alongside the past week’s biggest free-to-play news and analysis.

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April 20th, 2023: Market Updates
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April 20th, 2023: Market Updates

ByFernanda Gonzalez April 20, 2023October 20, 2023

This week, we’re talking a look at the beta test of Tencent’s Honor of Kings in the Brazil market and what it says about the game’s broader potential outside of China. We also have a new Game Launch Radar featuring Marvel: World of Heroes and Crushing Crew.

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April 13th, 2023: Market Updates
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April 13th, 2023: Market Updates

ByFernanda Gonzalez April 13, 2023October 20, 2023

This week, we’re talking a look at Royal Match developer Dream Games’ newest title, a Match 3 game called Royal Kingdom. We also have a new Game Launch Radar featuring Bump! SuperBrawl and Undawn.

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April 6th, 2023: Market Updates
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April 6th, 2023: Market Updates

ByFernanda Gonzalez April 7, 2023October 20, 2023

This week, we’re breaking down both the early success of Tencent and Crunchyroll Games’ Western localization of Street Fighter: Duel, as well as the challenges the title now faces it maintaining momentum.

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March 30th, 2023: Market Updates
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March 30th, 2023: Market Updates

ByFernanda Gonzalez March 30, 2023October 20, 2023

This week, we take a look at Epic’s major Fortnite news out of GDC last week and what it might mean for Roblox in the UGC arena, in addition to another Game Launch Radar featuring Merge Vikings and Call of Dragons.

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March 23rd, 2023: Market Updates
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March 23rd, 2023: Market Updates

ByNaavik March 23, 2023October 20, 2023

This week, we take a look at Sony’s PlayStation Mobile strategy following news that the company is hiring for seven key positions. We also have a new Game Launch Radar featuring Eggy Party and Doctor Who: Lost in Time.

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MapleStory Universe
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March 20th, 2023: Market Updates

ByDevin Becker March 20, 2023October 9, 2023

This week, we’re diving into Nexon’s blockchain investments and what it means for MapleStory, the long-running MMORPRG the publisher plans to revamp using web3 technology. We also have an analysis of Square Enix’s Symbiogenesis alongside the best of this week’s market news and updates.

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Profitable Earnings, Painful Breakups
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Profitable Earnings, Painful Breakups

ByMax Lowenthal November 23, 2022August 31, 2023

With Blizzard choosing not to renew their partnership with NetEase, the company’s earnings report wasn’t the only headline-making story this week. We analyze NetEase’s strategy moving forward.

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