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Most studios treat LiveOps as post-launch support. That's one of the biggest revenue mistakes in game development. In this article, we explain why LiveOps is a commercial function, not just maintenance, how it drives player retention, and what it actually costs to run. What's your biggest LiveOps challenge today?

Points and Badges Are Not Gamification. They're Decoration.

Most studios say mobile gaming is saturated. The numbers tell a different story. We reviewed the latest industry data to uncover where the real growth opportunities are emerging in 2026. Here's what we found. 👇

AI is everywhere right now. Some are still exploring its potential, while others are already making it part of their workflows. At Whimsy Games, we've been using AI to speed up art production, reduce repetitive tasks, and give our artists more time to focus on creativity. Here's what we've achieved: 🔸 50% faster character rendering 🔸 40% faster pose creation 🔸 65% faster character reskinning 🔸 80% faster props production 🔸 Up to 60% reduction in manual art workload The result? Faster production cycles, quicker project delivery, and more time spent creating exceptional game experiences. Part of this journey has been integrating ABrush.AI, an AI plugin for Adobe Photoshop developed by AB Games, into our workflow. It helps streamline repetitive production tasks while keeping artists focused on what matters most: creativity, experimentation, and bringing great ideas to life. Because the future of game development isn't about AI replacing artists—it's about giving creative teams the right tools to do their best work. #GameDevelopment #GameArt #AI #GameDev #GenerativeAI #DigitalArt #ArtPipeline #WhimsyGames

WHO LET THE DOGS OUT??? 🐶✨ …this project was too fun to keep under wraps. Doggo’s Adventure is a playful match-3 game we developed full-cycle — from art direction and UI to gameplay flow and visual polish. The goal? Make every screen feel colorful, alive, and impossible to ignore 🎨 Doggo’s Adventure Full-cycle development by Whimsy Games #GameDevelopment #Match3Game #MobileGame #GameArt #GameDevStudio #CasualGames #MobileGames #GameDesign #UIUX #2DArt #WhimsyGames

Most game art outsourcing problems start long before production - with a vague brief. This article breaks down how to create a production-ready game art brief that reduces revisions, prevents style drift, and helps outsourcing teams deliver on time and on budget. From reference standards to technical specs and revision workflows - here’s what actually matters. 🚀

Whimsy Games is heading to SBC Summit Americas 2026! From June 9th to 11th, our team will be in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, attending one of the premier events in the industry. We are excited to discuss the future of gaming, share our latest insights, and explore exciting new partnership opportunities. Representing Whimsy Games at the event: Denys Kliuch - CEO Olena Ostrovska - Strategic Partnerships Manager Are you attending the summit? Let’s connect, grab a coffee, and discuss how our game development expertise can help scale your business. 📅 When: June 9–11, 2026 📍 Where: Fort Lauderdale, Florida 👉 Drop a DM to Denys or Olena, or leave a comment below to book a meeting! #WhimsyGames #SBCSummitAmericas #SBC2026 #GamingIndustry #BusinessDevelopment #GameDev #Networking

Some characters are impossible to look away from. 🥹 That’s what happens when design goes beyond visuals. Not just cute. Not just colorful. Built for an educational game. Swipe through 👀 You’ll see how every detail, from characters to hairstyles and outfits, is designed with purpose. Because in edtech, even the smallest details matter. When everything works together, learning stops feeling like a task. 🔗 https://whimsygames.co 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d3J65BBW Simple to use. Easy to learn 🤓 #GameDev #EdTech #CharacterDesign #GameArt #EducationalGame

Downloads are down. Bad games are dying faster. What we’re seeing across real projects right now might surprise you.