'Hypemasters,' the mobile game development studio, recently raised $3.25 million USD to fund its inaugural game, 'World War Armies.' This is a real-time strategy (RTS) game set during World War II. However, Hypemasters stated that it will "go its own way, not copying other successful games." The company explained that it wants its game to be meaningful and capture the magic of a real PC-based RTS game on the mobile platform.
The World War Armies game is marketed as a "true RTS" designed for fans of popular RTS games such as 'Command & Conquer' and 'Starcraft II.' The World War Armies title is currently available to play in an open beta testing phase and is scheduled for a full release later this year following final patches and refinement. Hypemasters is expected to support the game for a prolonged amount of time with new content and updates.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Real-time Strategy (RTS) Mobile Games
- There is an opportunity for game developers to create immersive RTS mobile games that attract fans of PC-based RTS games like 'Command & Conquer' and 'Starcraft II.'
- Historical Mobile Games
- Developers can create historical mobile games with meaningful storylines and gameplay to capture the attention of players who want to learn and experience history while playing.
- Unique Game Development
- Developers can differentiate themselves in the gaming industry by creating unique and original games that do not copy successful games but still capture elements that players love.
Where This Applies
- Mobile Game Development
- Developers can explore the potential of mobile game development by channeling resources to create appealing and cult classic war games like 'World War Armies' that entertain, educate and immerse the users into the game.
- PC Game Development
- With the growing interest in mobile games, PC game developers can leverage their existing audience to create new fan favorites and genres by borrowing elements of their popular games and incorporating them into a mobile game.
- Interactive Learning
- There is a potential opportunity for developers to capitalize on historical and knowledge-based interactive education and gaming platforms to engage young users.
