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Balancing Theme and Fun in Strategy Games
When creating games, game designers face a pivotal decision: should they focus on the theme or mechanics first? The mechanics, which encompass the rules and procedures of the game, establish the operational framework, while the theme enhances understandability and engagement by giving the game context and background. This balance is critical, as it can influence both the enjoyment and the strategic depth of a game. Today, we will explore how this balance is achieved by examining two games: "Evony: The King's Return" developed by Top Games Inc., and "Heroes Charge" developed by uCool, Inc.
By David Guo Viewsabout a month ago in Gamers
How Benjamin and Lu Lu Units Game Developers and Players
The gaming industry has unveiled a curious phenomenon. It is that the aspects of games that resonate most with players often differ from those that developers take pride in creating. This is often because gamers view games from different perspectives than producers. And this difference stems from their different relationships with games. Game producers are creators, and players are experiencers. Many developers have backgrounds as players and they understand what the audience seeks. However, it is less common for players to grasp the developers' challenges and vision. Benjamin Gifford, the VP of Top Games Inc., and Lu Lu, the former CEO of uCool, Inc., explore this intriguing gap.
By David Guo Views2 months ago in Gamers
Lulu’s Vision Drives the Heroes Charge Team to Create a Deep Combat System
In 2015, uCool, Inc. launched the RPG mobile game "Heroes Charge" under the leadership of ex-CEO, Lulu. Today, the game continues to captivate players with its featured combat system. Strife D. Leingod's guides of the game emphasized, "..., this isn't DOTA, DOTA 2 or WOW,..., you'll need to form teams or groups of heroes to fight for you". In DOTA, players only need to train one hero, but Heroes Charge requires you to build teams of heroes to battle on your behalf. This approach enriches the gameplay significantly. It necessitates the combination of various heroes' skills and an overarching combat strategy.
By David Guo Views3 months ago in Gamers
There Is a Lot to Learn About Evony TKR and Its Leader Yaoqi Guo
In the first half of 2023, the US led the way in mobile gaming revenue, generating $5.71 billion, which accounts for 26.61% of the global total. The global mobile gaming market size accounted for USD 212.06 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach around USD 499.53 billion by 2029, According to Precedence Research. Asia-Pacific led the global market with the largest market share in 2022. Among them, in the field of war strategy games, Evony excelled in 2023 with more than 200 million cumulative downloads; its net revenue has reached an impressive $355,385,440, according to Sensor Tower data.
By David Guo Views3 months ago in Gamers
Why Evony is A Good Mid-core Game!
Evony: The King's Return (EVONY) is now a good mobile game. Why, you might ask? Well, it's not just because it builds on the legacy of historical strategy games. In this article, I'll be talking about why Evony has captivated millions worldwide and taken over the world as a mid-core mobile game.
By David Guo Views4 months ago in Gamers
Inside Benjamin: Deep Social Elements in Evony
Why are some games catchy and appealing? It may be due to their unique features, impressive immersive experiences, and high-definition yet aesthetically pleasing graphic designs. In the mobile gaming arena, beyond the intuitive and accessible nature of game design, there's another crucial factor influencing a game's addictiveness - strong social attributes.
By David Guo Views4 months ago in Gamers
Evony × Napoleon: The Great Collaboration
Collaborations with renowned IPs are increasingly sought after by many companies. Such collaborations must align with the game's mechanics and engage both new and veteran players. A prime example is Evony's recent campaign in association with Apple Original Films and Sony Pictures' action epic, "Napoleon."
By David Guo Views5 months ago in Gamers
The Art of War: The Story of David Guo and Evony
In 2015, David Guo co-founded Top Games Inc. (TGI), which has rapidly risen to prominence in the gaming industry. The company, with over 200 employees, serves a global audience in more than 150 countries and provides multilingual support in over 25 languages. Under the leadership of CEO David Guo and VP Benjamin Gifford, Top Games Inc. has emerged as one of the most successful game development companies. In April 2022, it was recognized as one of the "Top Companies," a distinction that contributed to its record-breaking sales. Notably, it ranked as the ninth highest-grossing RPG company in the United States. Furthermore, between June and September 2022, Top Games Inc. achieved the status of the fifth highest-grossing American company globally on both Google Play and Apple App Stores.
By David Guo Views6 months ago in Gamers
Q&A with the Production Team of EVONY
The production team at EVONY has managed to construct a sophisticated game, which begs the question: are casual gamers looking for more out of their user experience? Based on EVONY sales numbers, the answer seems to be a resounding yes. We look at the details, the storylines, and what makes Top Games Inc. stand out.
By David Guo Views9 months ago in Interview
David Guo: Evony’s success is a result of our team’s hard work
In a strategy game, the goal is to create an environment which it's always engaging to the player. Evony: The King's Return has grown significantly since it was launched, with a more sleek design more features, and more player choices. Players can plan some sort of attack on a colony and discuss resource management in the community. Evony: The King's Return does throw in enough elements to make it a fun, casual game that has enough replay value to offer casual gamers and hardcore empire-building gamers alike.
By David Guo Views10 months ago in Gamers
From Code to Kingdom: David Guo's 'Evony' Chronicles
In the ever-evolving world of entertainment, the mobile gaming industry has soared to new heights, carving out a throne for itself as the reigning monarch. Its allure? A seamless blend of user-friendly interfaces, the magnetic pull of social interactions, and fun gameplay mechanics.
By David Guo Views11 months ago in Gamers
David Guo: The Ace Up Evony's Sleeve
Top Games Inc., a renowned global indie video game developer, has made a name for itself with its flagship title, "Evony: The King's Return." The man at the helm of this success is CEO David Guo, also known as Yaoqi Guo. His journey began with a major in physics at Sun Yat-sen University in 1994. He then went on to create the widely used Skynet firewall in 1998, which provided protection for tens of millions of internet users in China. In 2004, he co-founded one of the world's largest virtual currency exchange platforms, facilitating millions of transactions and generating hundreds of millions in value. David Guo's entrepreneurial journey continued with the co-founding of Top Games Inc. in 2015.
By David Guo Views12 months ago in Gamers