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How to Hire a Unity Developer in 2026 (Without Getting Burned) Studio Life 6 min read
How to Hire a Unity Developer in 2026 (Without Getting Burned)

Hiring a Unity developer sounds straightforward until it is not. Here is what to look for, what to avoid, and how to make the right call for your project.

How Much Does It Cost to Develop a Mobile Game in 2026? Game Dev 7 min read
How Much Does It Cost to Develop a Mobile Game in 2026?

Mobile game development costs vary wildly depending on scope, team, and platform. Here is an honest breakdown of what you should expect to pay in 2026.

5 Monetisation Mistakes Mobile Games Make Monetisation 6 min read
5 Monetisation Mistakes Mobile Games Make (And How to Fix Them)

Most studios leave money on the table not from bad design, but from predictable pitfalls in IAP structure, ad placement, and LiveOps timing.

Unity vs Unreal in 2026 Technology 5 min read
Unity vs Unreal in 2026: Which Engine Should You Choose?

The runtime fee saga changed how studios think about Unity. We break down the real trade-offs for mobile-first teams deciding between the two engines today.

Zero to 2 Million Downloads Game Dev 8 min read
Zero to 2 Million Downloads: What We Learned in 90 Days

A behind-the-scenes look at the launch strategy, soft-launch markets, and UA experiments that turned a prototype into a chart-topper.

How to Design Your First In-App Purchase Store Game Dev 7 min read
How to Design Your First In-App Purchase Store

A well-designed IAP store doesn’t feel like a shop, it feels like a natural part of the game. Here is how to build one that converts without alienating players.

What Makes a Hyper-Casual Game Go Viral Game Dev 5 min read
What Makes a Hyper-Casual Game Go Viral?

Viral hyper-casual games share a handful of core traits. We analysed 40 chart-toppers to find the patterns worth stealing.

Build vs Hire: The True Cost of Outsourcing Game Development Studio Life 6 min read
Build vs Hire: The True Cost of Outsourcing Game Development

Beyond the day rate, outsourcing has hidden costs and savings you might not have planned for. Here is an honest breakdown of what you are actually signing up for.

Mobile Game Development Process: From Idea to App Store in 8 Steps Game Dev 8 min read
Mobile Game Development Process: From Idea to App Store in 8 Steps

What does it actually take to go from a game idea to a live app? Here is the real development process, step by step, without the theory.

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