PLAYER & CREATOR GUIDES

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

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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