As emerging technologies continue to appear, they drive transformation within the gaming industry, leading to the creation of new game development companies producing excellent works. This “reshuffling” may cause some established game developers to fall behind, but it could also allow them to seize opportunities for better design and development. Today, our focus is on Top Games, Inc. (TGI), an independent global game development company committed to leading the industry. TGI bases its creations on high-quality UX and continuously enhances the innovative capabilities of its entire team.
Excellent Works vs. Copycat Works
An excellent game, from initial development to launch and subsequent updates, may take several years or even more than a decade to complete. In contrast, copying a game may take only a few months or even less. The difference in manpower and resources consumed between the two is evident. When copying becomes a trend, will there still be people willing to invest significant capital and resources in developing brand-new, creative games?
Of course, for investors and game companies alike, if the same capital investment can yield greater profits, copying seems to become the obvious choice. However, if game developers only rely on copying, their products will merely be profit-making tools. Once users lose enthusiasm and confidence in the games produced by their studios, these studios are bound to decline.
Unique Gameplay – Evony: The King’s Return
Top Games’ flagship title, Evony: The King’s Return, won the NYX Silver Award and the Samsung Galaxy Store Best MMO Award in 2022. It was also ranked #5 on Data.ai’s list of Top Ten US-Headquartered Mid-Core Games. With its unique gameplay mechanics, the game has captured a large fan base. TGI disclosed that the game had accumulated over 200 million downloads and generated revenue exceeding $355 million in 2023, marking an impressive achievement in the independent development field.
Top Games: Focus on Unique Design and Innovation
Top Games’ executives emphasize the role of technology in game development and focus on unique design and innovation in games to ensure players genuinely experience fun and engagement.
“Why do many large, well-known game companies frequently release classic games, such as Blizzard, which developed World of Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo, that are loved by users worldwide? Because great game designers deeply understand that only innovative ideas can lead the online gaming market and attract users. They never rely on copying ideas to create games,” said David Guo, CEO of Top Games, Inc., when discussing the development of the gaming industry in a 2011 interview.
From the above perspective, it is evident that TGI values core principles and value drivers in game development. As David stated, great games become classics, bringing joy to players across generations. This excellent experience is woven into every detail of the game, whereas copycat games actively cause players to lose confidence and move to better options.
Final Thoughts
The gaming market is vast. The global games market generated approximately $183.9 billion in 2023, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 0.5%. This market is expected to continue its upward trajectory, with projections indicating a size reaching approximately $300 billion by 2025. This growth is fueled by the increasing number of gamers worldwide, which is estimated to exceed 3 billion by the same year. The mobile gaming segment, in particular, is a major contributor, with revenues projected to surpass $100 billion, accounting for nearly 50% of the total gaming market. As emerging technologies like AR, VR, MR, AI, cloud gaming, cloud computing, and blockchain develop, game developers will continue to break traditional player experiences and create more exciting content and interactions. Independent developers like Top Games must master their unique characteristics, seize emerging opportunities, respond quickly, and have the potential to create more anticipated products.
