Inside a mobile game’s first year

An analysis of 55 mobile game launches, representing $1.5B in IAP revenue and more than 20M players, reveals what separates breakout titles from the rest. Discover how their strategies evolve throughout the first year, from creative testing to bid strategy.

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Inside a mobile game’s first year

An analysis of 55 mobile game launches, representing $1.5B in IAP revenue and more than 20M players, reveals what separates breakout titles from the rest. Discover how their strategies evolve throughout the first year, from creative testing to bid strategy.

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