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FTUE: Marvel Avengers Alliance 2

Marvel Avengers Alliance 2 represents Disney’s transition of its successful social media franchise into the mobile squad-based role-playing game market.

  • Marvel Avengers Alliance 2 marks Disney's strategic pivot from social media to the mobile squad-based RPG market.
  • The game utilizes a three-by-three grid combat system, mirroring the design architecture found in competitors like Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes.
  • The first-time user experience prioritizes narrative immersion and a hands-off tutorial structure that emphasizes early strategic decision-making and turn-order management.
PocketGamer.bizApr 2016
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Why you should choose the hardest opponent in SW: Galaxy of Heroes' Squad Arena

In Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, players are encouraged to intentionally challenge the most powerful opponents in the Squad Arena mode, even when defeat is likely.

  • Intentionally challenging the strongest Squad Arena opponents allows players to send ally requests to high-level users, facilitating access to powerful borrowed characters.
  • Borrowing high-power units from an curated ally list significantly increases combat effectiveness and success rates in difficult PvE mission content.
  • Targeting superior opponents in the Arena serves as a long-term progression strategy to bypass power gaps in mission-based modes rather than focusing solely on immediate leaderboard rank.
PocketGamer.bizMar 2016
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Unlocking Stormtrooper Han in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes

Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, a mobile role-playing game developed by EA, utilizes a character-collection framework to engage players through strategic squad building and turn-based combat.

  • Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, developed by EA, operates as a hero-collector RPG centered on strategic squad building and turn-based combat within the Star Wars universe.
  • The core progression loop requires players to manage resources to unlock characters via shards, increase levels using training droids, and enhance stats through gear tiers.
  • Combat efficiency is driven by the simulation (Sim) system, which allows players to bypass previously completed battles to farm resources using energy.
PocketGamer.bizMar 2016
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Why Aren't There Science Fiction Games? - The Philosophy of Fantasy vs. Sci-Fi - Extra Credits

The video industry analysis argues that while the gaming landscape is saturated with titles featuring futuristic technology, spaceships, and laser weaponry, the medium lacks true science fiction, instead offering almost exclusively science fantasy.

  • The gaming industry primarily produces 'science fantasy' rather than true science fiction, as most futuristic titles rely on magic-like suspension of disbelief rather than grounded engineering logic.
  • True science fiction requires developers to make the marvelous seem mundane, a design challenge that contrasts with the creative freedom found in fantasy settings where mechanics do not require technical justification.
  • Developers often avoid genuine science fiction because the need to ground technology in logic limits enemy diversity and imposes strict narrative constraints on game design.
Extra CreditsFeb 2016
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How Madden NFL Mobile drove EA Mobile's FY16 Q3 financials

EA Mobile’s financial performance for the third quarter of fiscal year 2016, covering October through December 2015, demonstrates a significant disparity between GAAP and non-GAAP accounting metrics.

  • EA Mobile reported non-GAAP revenue of $162 million for FY16 Q3, marking a 43% quarterly increase driven by deferred revenue recognition in its free-to-play model.
  • GAAP revenue for the same period was $126 million, reflecting a more modest 3% quarter-over-quarter and 5% year-over-year growth compared to non-GAAP figures.
  • Madden NFL Mobile served as the primary growth engine for the quarter, leveraging a mid-August update to align with the NFL season and improve engagement levels.
PocketGamer.bizFeb 2016
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Speedtest: How long does it take to complete SW: Galaxy of Heroes' Daily Activities?

This analysis examines the time investment required to complete the full suite of daily activities in the mobile game Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes.

  • Completing all daily activities in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes in a single, uninterrupted session requires approximately 25 minutes.
  • The total completion time is primarily constrained by mandatory cooldown timers between Squad Arena battles, which extend the session length for free-to-play users.
  • While simulation cards allow for the instant completion of previously mastered missions, active engagement is still required for content like Galactic War and specific daily challenges.
PocketGamer.bizJan 2016
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IAP Inspector: BattleHand

BattleHand, a fantasy-themed card battler developed by Another Place Productions and published by Kongregate, utilizes a monetization model that blends standard industry practices with unique narrative-driven engagement strategies.

  • BattleHand prioritizes manual gameplay by requiring players to complete dungeons before unlocking auto-battle features, contrasting with the automated progression models of competitors like Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes.
  • The game utilizes a multi-currency system comprising keys for energy, gold as soft currency, and gems as hard currency.
  • A daily gem subscription service is offered for approximately $13.99, a price point that may hinder its effectiveness as an entry-level conversion tool compared to lower-priced market alternatives.
PocketGamer.bizJan 2016
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iOS Gaming Leaders: December 2015

The mobile gaming market experienced significant growth in December 2015, characterized by a surge in both installation volume and consumer spending on Apple’s App Store.

  • In December 2015, worldwide iOS gaming downloads grew 20% month-over-month to approximately 614 million, while total gaming revenue reached nearly $1 billion, an 18% increase from November.
  • Clash of Clans reclaimed the top-grossing spot on iOS from Game of War in both U.S. and worldwide markets during December 2015.
  • Piano Tiles 2 was the most downloaded game globally and in the U.S. for December 2015, maintaining the No. 1 position in all iPhone categories for the six days leading up to Christmas.
Sensor TowerJan 2016
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Optimising Light Side squads in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes

This analysis examines the strategic optimization of Light Side squads within the mobile game Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes.

  • Success in Galaxy of Heroes relies on strategic synergy and character roles rather than raw power metrics or high-level stats.
  • Squad composition must balance specific roles, utilizing tanks for damage mitigation via taunt mechanics and healers to sustain the team.
  • Leader abilities are essential for providing passive squad-wide bonuses, such as increased defense or evasion, which fundamentally alter combat outcomes.
PocketGamer.bizJan 2016
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How to get the most soft currency in SW: Galaxy of Heroes

Managing soft currency, or credits, is a critical bottleneck for progression in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, particularly for players leveling up multiple characters.

  • The primary method for resolving credit shortages is the liquidation of Mining Droids, which serve no functional purpose other than to be sold for soft currency.
  • Players can generate nearly a million credits in a single transaction by navigating to the inventory sell menu to convert accumulated Mining Droids.
  • Mining Droids are acquired consistently through participation in Cantina Battles and various event challenges.
PocketGamer.bizJan 2016
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Winning battles in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes

Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes is a card-based mobile strategy game centered on character collection, squad management, and tactical combat.

  • Success in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes is primarily driven by tactical execution and strategic squad management rather than resource expenditure alone.
  • Combat effectiveness relies on target prioritization, specifically neutralizing high-value enemy units like healers to prevent them from sustaining the opposing team.
  • Squad longevity is maintained by utilizing tanks to absorb damage through taunt mechanics while balancing offensive maneuvers with defensive support skills.
PocketGamer.bizDec 2015
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IAP Inspector: Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes

Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes employs a monetization strategy that prioritizes long-term player retention over aggressive, immediate conversion.

  • Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes prioritizes long-term retention by delaying paid offers and starter bundles until players reach higher levels, avoiding aggressive early-game monetization.
  • The game utilizes a dual-currency system where hard currency (crystals) is frequently earned through daily activities and achievements, reducing the necessity for real-money spending.
  • A seven-day daily crystal booster is employed as a strategic retention tool to incentivize consistent daily logins.
PocketGamer.bizDec 2015