mobile games

This startup turns ad interruptions into in-app rewards

This startup turns ad interruptions into in-app rewards

Adjoe helps apps like Line and ShopBack build in-app game arcades, rewarding users with points instead of showing them intrusive ads.
Adinda Pryanka · · 3 min read
3 giants, 1 city: SG gaming entities rake in billions
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3 giants, 1 city: SG gaming entities rake in billions

We dive into the financials of Singapore’s gaming giants to see how they use different playbooks to make their billions in revenue.
Miguel Cordon · · 6 min read
Mixi shares surge after invitation-only app launch
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Mixi shares surge after invitation-only app launch

Shares of Mixi Inc. hit an intraday peak of US$22 on Tuesday.
Minh Le · · 1 min read
Reforged Labs lands $3.9m to power game ads with AI
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Reforged Labs lands $3.9m to power game ads with AI

The Singapore-based startup is targeting smaller studios seeking faster and cheaper ways to make ads.
Glenn Kaonang · · 4 min read
Japanese game maker Akatsuki’s US$20 million bet on Asia

Japanese game maker Akatsuki’s US$20 million bet on Asia

A Japanese mobile game maker is betting US$20 million on Asia, and an India-based weight management startup locks down its pre-series A funding.
Winston Zhang · · 5 min read

Chinese gaming major NetEase posts 13% rise in its Q2 2021 revenue

NetEase voiced its support for China’s new regulations that limit minors’ daily gaming hours.
KrAsia · · 2 min read

Chinese marketing tech startup acquires mobile ad platform in $232m deal

Mobvista’s acquisition of Reyun is expected to help SEA-based brands and mobile apps leverage data-driven capabilities to capture new users and market share.
Deepti Sri · · 2 min read
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Report: Video-streaming firm Bilibili to pour $123m into Chinese gaming major

Bilibili will acquire a 4.72% stake in game operator XD by buying 22.7 million shares at HK$42.38 (US$5.45) per share.
Deepti Sri · · 1 min read
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China-Singapore game publisher went from making $1m to $181m within a year

Habby’s revenue grew nearly 200x last year, thanks to the breakout success of its deceptively simple “hybrid casual” game.
Nicole Jao · · 6 min read
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Alibaba takes another shot at online games: genius move or a bad call?

After years of unfruitful attempts, Alibaba finally scores a win in the gaming market with two Three Kingdoms-themed titles.
Nicole Jao · · 7 min read