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Publisher Spotlight: Level Eight

Posted Apr 27, 2018

Sweden isn’t just one of the most picturesque countries in the world, it’s also home to tons of talented game developers — especially those at Level Eight, creators of Protostrike, Modern Command, Robbery Bob, and more. We asked Level Eight CEO Patrik Knutsson what makes his team from Umeå tick, and how they bring their…

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Misclicks or Malicious? The Role of Intent in Mobile Fraud Detection

Posted Apr 24, 2018

One of keys factor in identifying mobile fraud is intent, and intent is hard to determine through algorithms and analysis. Sometimes intent is hard for human beings to determine face to face! Courts and attorneys have wrestled with it for centuries. What does intent have to do with fraud in mobile though? It’s all about…

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Mobile Monday: A Mobile Monetization Explosion

Posted Apr 23, 2018

Monetization is the bread and butter of the mobile industry, and the latest phones from Samsung, Google, and Apple have hit monetization records — Good news for mobile publishers and advertisers alike. Meanwhile, Netflix has announced it plans on doubling down on original content. Monetization Milestones According to the latest study from analytics platform DeltaDNA,…

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Mobile Monday: Retaining Users & App Overload

Posted Apr 9, 2018

As retention numbers in the second half of 2017 picked up, so too did users’ strain and stress at having too many apps. Are the two related? Have you been pickier about the apps you install? We’re taking a look at app overload and Localytic’s latest Mobile App Retention report in this Mobile Monday. Slowing…

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Publisher Spotlight: Jump Ramp Games

Posted Mar 30, 2018

Promotions and rewards on mobile had fallen into a rut. Expectations were low. The user experience was poor, the trade-off for users wasn’t worth it. Fortunately, Alex Betancur and Tony Vartarian founded Jump Ramp Games in 2011 to refine that space and turn it into a space where users could enjoy better experiences, and where…

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Publisher Spotlight: PlayDog

Posted Nov 9, 2017

With mobile gaming in Korea continuing to grow, it’s no wonder companies like PlayDog have embraced the potential to reach a global audience. With games like Monster Busters, Link Flash, Ice Slide, and more, PlayDog have been growing on an international level. We spoke to Seungkyu Kim, PlayDog’s New Game Task Force Team Manager, about…

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Publisher Spotlight: BonusXP

Posted Oct 27, 2017

You’ve probably already heard of BonusXP, the Dallas mobile game development studio behind Stranger Things: The Game, but the company is so much more than that. A diverse team in Dallas, Texas is responsible for side-scrolling shooters, action-RPGs, matching games, and more. We spoke with CEO and cofounder Dave Pottinger about what made BonusXP the…

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New Case Study – Rewarded Video: Revenue Enhancer or IAP Cannibal?

Posted Oct 17, 2017

Rewarded video might be the preferred method of ad engagement for users, but how does it impact the overall revenue for a publisher? AdColony partnered with one of our publishing partners to dig into the impacts of adding rewarded video to a mobile app. Would users become more loyal after receiving rewards or would they…

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Publisher Spotlight: Fluffy Fairy Games

Posted Sep 29, 2017

Not every mobile game company follows their dreams from the get-go, and not every app is a success. Sometimes though, the stars align and a company turns a moment of disappointment into a huge opportunity and sometimes that opportunity spawns a winner. Just ask German publisher Fluffy Fairy Games. We talked to Daniel Stammler and…

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Publisher Spotlight: Sleeping Beast

Posted Aug 25, 2017

If you’ve ever played a cooperative board game like Pandemic or Arkham Horror, you’re familiar with the frantic, crazy moments where everything seems to be falling apart. Spaceteam, from developer Sleeping Beast Games, takes that experience, filters it into its purest essence, and delivers it up in a mobile game that’s fun to play with…

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