A perfect storm: 5 industry trends fueling the rise of web stores
2023 saw numerous leading publishers build their own web stores, allowing them to sell directly to players – and bypass the usual 30% fees in the process. But what’s driving...
5 Quick Ways to Boost Your Web Store Revenue
When trying to drive revenue from a mobile game, understanding the intricacies of player spending psychology is paramount. In this article, we’ll explore five strategies to enhance your web store’s...
Play it safe: The Appcharge Approach to Risk Mitigation
As game developers, we pour our hearts and souls into creating captivating experiences, while the risk of fraud and fraudulent chargebacks is always lurking in the shadows. The need for...
Why Web Stores Offer a Better Deal For Your Mobile Game VIPs
We’ve already spoken about the $30 billion+ opportunity in the mobile games market. According to data.ai’s State of Mobile report, the sector generated $110 billion from player spending on in-app...
Google Play Proposes Third-Party Payments in the UK – But is it a Good Deal for Developers?
Google has proposed opening up the Google Play store to third-party payment systems in the UK in a move that would see it take a reduced revenue share. But all...
The Mobile Game Web Store Designer’s Playbook
There’s a monumental shift happening in the mobile games industry. Since Epic Games’ lawsuit against Apple centering around a dispute over the right to use its own payment system in...
Mobile Games: $30 Billion Overestimated!
The global mobile games industry generated $110 billion from player spending on in-app purchases during 2022, according to data.ai’s State of Mobile report. Despite representing a 5% decrease year-over-year—caused by...
Beyond the App Store: The future of IAP monetization
The future of in-app monetization is, well, out-of-app. With Apple’s deprecation of the IDFA and longstanding refusal to adjust their 30% tax on developers, in addition to an overall drop...
The Rise and Relevance of Webstores
The gaming industry is facing tough times ahead, as the pandemic-induced surge in growth has come to a halt. Companies are now prioritizing profits over growth, and finding funding has...