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PLAYER & CREATOR GUIDES

Learn. Build. Play smarter.

Original, practical guidance from an independent studio working with mobile games, advertising, releases, and player experiences.

Player storage planning

How Much Storage Do Game Updates Need?

Estimate storage for multiple games and updates, compare it with free device space, and avoid counting installed games twice with a worked example.

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Player time planning

How to Calculate Your Gaming Hours

Convert gaming minutes into hours, calculate session totals, and plan weekly playtime with examples distinguishing decimal hours from hours and minutes.

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Mobile game marketing

Mobile Game CPI Calculator: CPA and ROAS Guide

Understand CPI, CPA, and ROAS for mobile game campaigns, calculate each metric, and use them together without judging performance from one number.

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Game monetization

Mobile Game Ad Revenue Calculator Guide

Estimate mobile game advertising revenue using impressions and eCPM, understand the limits of the estimate, and protect player experience.

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Game production

Indie Game Budget Calculator and Planning Guide

Plan an indie game budget around scope, team time, art, software, testing, store release, marketing, and a realistic contingency.

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Game business

Indie Game Profitability Calculator Guide

Calculate an indie game's potential profit, break-even installs, return on investment, and revenue scenarios without relying on one optimistic forecast.

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