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Full-Cycle vs Co-Development: Choosing the Right Game Development Model in 2026
6 min read
Jan 11, 2026
Game Industry Trends

Full-Cycle vs Co-Development: Choosing the Right Game Development Model in 2026

The way games are built has changed significantly over the past few years, and by 2026, the question of how you develop a game has become just as important as what you are…
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Telegram Mini Apps Hit 500M Users in 2026: Why Gaming’s Biggest Shift is Happening Inside Chat
12 min read
Jan 04, 2026
Daria Holoskokova
Mobile Development

Telegram Mini Apps Hit 500M Users in 2026: Why Gaming’s Biggest Shift is Happening Inside Chat

Telegram Mini Apps are changing the way people play games on their phones. These apps are small and easy to use. With Telegram apps, it is simple to start a game and play…
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Expedition 33 — The Indie Breakout That Redefined 2025
5 min read
Dec 12, 2025
Anton Paramonov
Press Releases

Expedition 33 — The Indie Breakout That Redefined 2025

Every year there’s at least one game that rises above expectations and becomes the title everyone ends up talking about. In 2025, that game was Expedition 33 - the breakout project from the…
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How do top game development studios handle cross-platform game development?
16 min read
Nov 26, 2025
Daria Holoskokova
Game Industry Trends

How do top game development studios handle cross-platform game development?

The video game world is bigger than ever, continuing its reign as a top form of entertainment. With the global gaming industry projected to hit an incredible $363.2 billion by 2027, the opportunities…
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Game Mechanics Explained: Ultimate Guide to Player Engagement
14 min read
Nov 15, 2025
Daria Holoskokova
Game mechanics

Game Mechanics Explained: Ultimate Guide to Player Engagement

Game mechanics are the fundamental building blocks that define how a game functions and how players interact with it. They encompass everything from movement and combat systems to progression, rewards, and difficulty balancing.…
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Why Cutting Costs on Game Art with AI Can Ruin a Great Game
12 min read
Sep 19, 2025
Denys Kliuch
2D Art

Why Cutting Costs on Game Art with AI Can Ruin a Great Game

AI in Game Development: A Double-Edged Sword AI has become the buzzword of the decade in game development. From procedural generation to NPC behaviors, artificial intelligence is changing how we build worlds. But…
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Whimsy Games at XDS 2025: A Celebration of Community and Collaboration
3 min read
Sep 02, 2025
Daria Holoskokova
Press Releases

Whimsy Games at XDS 2025: A Celebration of Community and Collaboration

XDS 2025 in Vancouver once again proved why it is the heart of the global game development community. For four days, the city became a hub of creativity, innovation and connection. Panels inspired…
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Whimsy Games at Gamescom 2025: Highlights from Cologne
3 min read
Aug 28, 2025
Daria Holoskokova
Press Releases

Whimsy Games at Gamescom 2025: Highlights from Cologne

Real faces, real smiles, and the true Gamescom vibe, that’s exactly how Cologne felt this August. From August 20–24, 2025, our team joined thousands of game industry professionals at the world’s largest gaming…
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Top Game Development Trends in 2025: What Studios Should Watch
5 min read
Aug 06, 2025
Daria Holoskokova
Game Industry Trends

Top Game Development Trends in 2025: What Studios Should Watch

The game development landscape in 2025 is evolving faster than ever. Emerging technologies, shifting player expectations, and a highly competitive market are reshaping how games are built, launched, and monetized. For game studios,…
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When Should You Reskin a Mobile Game?
8 min read
Jul 24, 2025
Daria Holoskokova
2D Art

When Should You Reskin a Mobile Game?

Game reskinning - refreshing an existing mobile game with new visual assets, characters, themes or UI is a strategic tactic in the mobile live operations (Live Ops) toolkit. For outsourcing studios and publishers reskinning…
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Whimsy Games at XDS 2025: A Celebration of Community and Collaboration
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Whimsy Games at Gamescom 2025: Highlights from Cologne
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Top Game Development Trends in 2025: What Studios Should Watch
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Top Game Development Trends in 2025: What Studios Should Watch

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MagicCraft logo — NFT and blockchain game partner working with Whimsy Games Plarium logo — game development client and industry partner of Whimsy Games Luxnet logo — technology and software development collaboration with Whimsy Games Nasty Rodent logo — creative collaboration with Whimsy Games on game art and assets PlayToMax logo — mobile game development partner of Whimsy Games A Match Tale logo featuring vibrant jelly-like characters, representing the whimsical and engaging world of match-3 puzzles and captivating gameplay. Samsung logo — technology partner in game-related projects with Whimsy Games
MagicCraft logo — NFT and blockchain game partner working with Whimsy Games Plarium logo — game development client and industry partner of Whimsy Games Luxnet logo — technology and software development collaboration with Whimsy Games Nasty Rodent logo — creative collaboration with Whimsy Games on game art and assets PlayToMax logo — mobile game development partner of Whimsy Games A Match Tale logo featuring vibrant jelly-like characters, representing the whimsical and engaging world of match-3 puzzles and captivating gameplay. Samsung logo — technology partner in game-related projects with Whimsy Games

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