In late November last year, NetEase's MMORPG Justice Online was launched in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, performing impressively and even breaking into the top three on Taiwan’s iOS game revenue charts. This article leverages data from AppGrowing to analyze its advertising strategies and uncover the reasons behind its success. Advertising Strategy Overview According to AppGrowing, Justice Online ran a total of 5,329 ads, covering 27 regions and 11 ad platforms. The majority of these were native ads, accounting for over 72% of the total. As for ad creatives, the game primarily relied on video formats, which made up over 59% of all materials. Ad Volume Peaks In late October last year, ad spending for Justice Online increased significantly, peaking […]

蛋寶物語 is an MMORPG game released by eSkyFun in October 2024 across Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, and Malaysia. After its launch, the game successfully entered the top ten on Taiwan’s iOS game revenue charts. Advertising Overview According to AppGrowing data, 蛋寶物語 has placed a total of 3,897 ads across 16 regions and 8 ad platforms. Over the past month, the game maintained this volume, with 71.64% of ads categorized as feed ads. The primary advantage of feed ads is their natural integration into the user browsing experience, enhancing both click-through and conversion rates. This choice of ad format likely reflects its effective performance on mobile devices, especially on social media platforms where dynamic content more easily attracts users. The […]

救世者之樹：新世界 is an MMORPG game released by Sialia Games in October 2024 in Taiwan. After its launch, the game quickly rose to the top of the iOS game sales charts in the region. Based on data from AppGrowing, this article will analyze the advertising strategy of 救世者之樹：新世界 to uncover the reasons behind its success. Advertising Overview According to AppGrowing data, 救世者之樹：新世界 has launched a total of 3,693 ads, covering 19 regions and 5 advertising platforms. Over the past month, the game has released 1,333 ads, with a heavy focus on in-feed advertisements, accounting for 81.39% of its total ads. The advantage of in-feed ads is their ability to blend seamlessly into the user's browsing experience, increasing both click-through rates and conversion rates. […]

Arcadia: Breath of the Land is a MMORPG game developed by the Chinese company SP-Game, which has recently launched in multiple markets worldwide. This article delves into its advertising strategy based on data from AppGrowing, uncovering the reasons behind its success. Advertising Overview According to AppGrowing's data, Arcadia: Breath of the Land has launched a total of 11,016 ads across 18 regions and 8 advertising platforms. Between July 21, 2024, and August 19, 2024, the game ran 9,306 ads, with in-feed ads comprising a significant 84% of the total. The advantage of in-feed ads lies in their ability to seamlessly integrate into users' browsing experiences, thereby enhancing click-through and conversion rates. This ad format likely caters to the game's strong […]

In the competitive realm of mobile gaming, the launch of a new MMORPG is a significant event. Thánh Quang Thiên Sứ, published by Vietnam’s VNG, has not only entered the gaming arena but also the marketing spotlight with its strategic advertising campaign. This analysis by AppGrowing delves into the data-driven tactics that propelled Thánh Quang Thiên Sứ to the Top 10 on Vietnam’s App Store charts shortly after its official release.   01 Pre-Launch Momentum   The journey of Thánh Quang Thiên Sứ began with a well-timed pre-registration phase on March 31, 2024, building anticipation ahead of its April 16, 2024, launch. The decision to start the marketing buzz early is a testament to VNG’s understanding of the MMORPG audience’s […]

In the competitive realm of mobile gaming, standing out is a feat that many aspire to but few achieve. Mộng Kiếm Tiêu Dao, an MMORPG published by Vietnam’s VGP Company, has not only stood out but also climbed to the top, securing the NO.1 spot on the App Store charts in Vietnam. This article delves into the advertising intelligence behind this success, as analyzed by AppGrowing, and examines the strategic moves that have led to the game’s impressive performance. Source: AppGrowing   01 Advertising Reach and Frequency   A Targeted Approach Mộng Kiếm Tiêu Dao’s advertising strategy is a testament to the power of targeted marketing. With 1,305 ads created, covering one area and six media, the game has achieved […]

Here is AppGrowing's analysis of the global mobile game advertising markets in February 2024, based on advertising data from 25 global media platforms in 50 countries/regions.   01 Advertising Trend   Game developers are well-motivated heading into Q1 2024. The weekly mobile game Ad Volume remained above 2M and the App Volume was above 20K in February. The Creative Volume was stable at above 500K in a single week. The peak of Ad Volume was in the early days, with more than 1.52M ads on Feb. 4, down from January. App Volume peaked in the later part of the month, with more than 20K mobile games being advertised on February 29th. In terms of market, the Top 3 regions are […]

Hiệp Khách Chi Ca is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that takes players to a fantasy world of martial arts and adventure. The game was released by VGP, a leading game publisher in Vietnam, in November 2023. In just two months, it has become the top game in the country, ranking NO.1 in the App Store charts as of 2024-01-15. How did Hiệp Khách Chi Ca achieve such a remarkable feat in a crowded and competitive market? What are the secrets behind its advertising success? In this article, we will use the data and insights from AppGrowing, a global advertising intelligence platform, to reveal how Hiệp Khách Chi Ca used data-driven marketing to reach and engage its target […]

Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing and most promising markets for mobile games in Southeast Asia. For mobile games, it's crucial to utilize social media for marketing for their growth and monetization. Facebook is dominant as data published in Meta’s advertising resources indicates that Facebook had 70.40 million users in Vietnam in early 2022. The huge user base has facilitated mobile game advertising, but the single platform has led to intense competition. Facing such challenges and risks, will Vietnamese publishers keep choosing Facebook?   01 Why Do Vietnamese Mobile Games Prefer Advertising on Facebook?   The primary consideration for mobile game publishers is the large user base mentioned above. They can leverage Facebook to reach a wide and diverse audience […]

The new MMORPG by VTC Mobile topped the Vietnamese App Store and Google Play immediately after its official launch on August 17. According to AppGrowing, Lala Land: Lục Địa Bí Ẩn, a fantasy-themed anime-style mobile game, has consistently ranked Top 15 nearly a month after its release. Such impressive market performance is reminiscent of the globally popular Genshin Impact with the similar open world gameplay. Has VTC built on predecessors' experience or created a new success template? Source: AppGrowing   01 Lala Land: the Right Combination of Open World and MMORPG   MMORPGs dominate Vietnam's mobile game market, while open world mobile games, represented by Genshin Impact, have gained global popularity. But mobile games with both seem to be relatively […]