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"IP and creator partnerships will never carry a bad game": The Mobile Mavens on what makes collaborations work

From blockbuster IP crossovers and celebrity tie-ins to content creator collaborations and platform partnerships. Studios continue to look beyond their own games to attract new audiences and boost engagement.

"IP and creator partnerships will never carry a bad game": The Mobile Mavens on what makes collaborations work

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Studios continue to look beyond their own games to attract new audiences and boost engagement.

From blockbuster IP crossovers and celebrity tie-ins to content creator collaborations and platform partnerships.

While the right partnership can boost discoverability, engagement, and even revenue, some risk feeling like a marketing ploy that doesn't resonate with players.

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From blockbuster IP crossovers and celebrity tie-ins to content creator collaborations and platform partnerships. Studios continue to look beyond their own games to attract new audiences and boost engagement. While the right partnership can boost discoverability, engagement, and even revenue, some risk feeling like a marketing ploy that doesn't resonate with players.

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Partnerships have become a defining feature in the modern games industry. Simply having a collaboration doesn't equal success.

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