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All the learnings you need for building a successful gaming business across payments, sales, commerce, and community growth. Stay up to date on the latest industry trends and get valuable info for every stage of development.

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FEATURED BLOG
6
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Community Growth

The Power of Player Advocates

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BLOG posts
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Industry

Outsourcing Game Development

Is using external contractors right for your studio? Find out here!

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November 28, 2023
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Game Sales & Commerce

Mobile Game Monetization In 2023 and Beyond

Find out why thriving mobile game developers are going direct-to-players to combat the pressures of a wild market.

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November 22, 2023
4
minute read
Payments

New Payment Methods in Switzerland and Thailand

Grow your audience and maximize revenue with Xsolla’s expanded payment options in Switzerland and Thailand

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November 14, 2023
3
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Industry

The Xsolla Report: The State of Play

Get the inaugural edition of our new industry report and dive into the latest trends impacting the video game landscape.

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November 2, 2023
4
minute read
Community Growth

New Payment Methods in North Africa and the Middle East

Expand your audience reach and increase revenue with Xsolla’s expanded local payment options in MENA.

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October 31, 2023
3
minute read
Game Sales & Commerce

How to Multiply Revenue and Paying Players with Web Shop for Casual Games

How Casual Game Developers Can Generate More Sales and Revenue Online

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October 23, 2023
9
minute read
Game Sales & Commerce

New Features To Magnify Your Web Shop's Performance

Take advantage of new features designed to entice, engage, and retain your players beyond the app stores

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October 16, 2023
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Game Sales & Commerce

Build Your Own Payment Experience With Headless Checkout

Provide a unique purchasing experience that keeps players engaged and coming back for more.

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October 10, 2023
3
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Community Growth

Xsolla's Game-Changing Acquisition of Lightstream

Unlocking the future of content creation: Discover the secret to gaming success with Xsolla and Lightstream

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October 10, 2023
2
minute read
Game Sales & Commerce

Xsolla Revolutionizes Mobile Gaming

Powering Web Shops for 40 of the Top 100 Mobile Games

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October 4, 2023
2
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Game Sales & Commerce

Xsolla Acquires AcceleratXR

The Future of Cross-Play Technology is Here

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September 27, 2023
2
minute read
Industry

Xsolla Curine Academy Launches in Kuala Lumpur

A Groundbreaking Initiative for the Future of Gaming Talent in Malaysia

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September 27, 2023
3
minute read
Funding

Access Government Funding Programs For Your Games

A curated list of government funds and programs for small- and medium-sized studios seeking funding opportunities. Last updated: September 2023.

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September 22, 2023
2
minute read
Game Sales & Commerce

Xsolla Unveils Online Destination For Games: Xsolla Mall

The future of video game distribution is here.

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September 15, 2023
2
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Industry

Xsolla Shines at devcom and gamescom 2023

Another successful conference on the books! Catch the highlights from this year’s conference.

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September 15, 2023
8
minute read
Community Growth

How to Deal with Negative Feedback

Negative reviews, press coverage, or player responses are an unavoidable part of your launch — but not the death of it.

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September 5, 2023
20
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Game Sales & Commerce

Ways to Pay for Video Games: A Game Developer's Guide to Monetization

Discover the best ways to pay for video games and get the most bang for your buck. From credit cards to gift cards, we've got you covered.

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August 29, 2023
2
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Community Growth

The New Realities of a Great Indie Game

From an idea to smashing success, learn how Happy Juice Games, with help from Xsolla, produced the next great indie game.

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August 22, 2023
2
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Join Xsolla at devcom and gamescom 2023

Xsolla is headed to Cologne. See what we’re bringing with us!

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August 18, 2023
9
minute read
Community Growth

Harness Africa's gaming potential with local payment options

Xsolla's extensive payment coverage in Africa helps developers grow their reach and revenue.

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August 14, 2023
4
minute read
Community Growth

Thrive in Japan's Growing Gaming Market

Break into Japan’s gaming market with Xsolla, your trusted guide to finding success.

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August 10, 2023
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Community Growth

How Xsolla and AppsFlyer Help Game Developers Improve Monetization

Integrating AppsFlyer analytics into Xsolla Web Shop yields valuable player data from multiple channels in one convenient place

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August 9, 2023
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Payments

Level Up Your Checkout With Crypto.com Pay

Xsolla and Crypto.com are joining forces to streamline gaming transactions, extend market reach, and enhance the user experience for blockchain fans.

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August 8, 2023
4
minute read
Industry

Safeguarding the Future of Gaming: The Power of Parental Control in D2C Strategies

Power up your direct-to-consumer strategies by boosting payment safety and user protection.

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August 8, 2023
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Mobile game commerce best practices

Effective methods to successfully expand your mobile game business beyond the app

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Game sales best practices: how to create an online game store

Learn the basics of setting up the right store for your brand

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Online sales tax in the US

How game developers can successfully navigate the complex variables of online sales tax in the US

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Success stories

See how Xsolla partners achieved success using our products and solutions

Mundfish partners with Xsolla to set its Atomic Heart on pc pre-orders

Once Atomic Heart’s whimsically nightmarish trailer piqued the gaming world's curiosity, the team at Mundfish knew they needed to capitalize on the attention — and fast

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Atari’s speakerhat turns it up with site built by Xsolla

Launching the Speakerhat relied on a coordinated effort to showcase the product the right way and enable a seamless purchase and fulfillment experience

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Industry

Roblox corp. increases revenue with branded gift card initiative

35% revenue gain, continuing brand affinity, and a boost to user loyalty

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