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August Highlights: Game News, Insights, and More!

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Dive into the latest updates from the world of mobile gaming, including August insights, partnerships, events, articles, and much more.

Web3 mobile games. Reward mode activated in TapNation mobile game Color Water Sort

Web3 Goes Mobile at TapNation

Monster Squad Rush and Cornhole League are now live with blockchain-powered features, developed in collaboration with Sequence and Arbitrum. Players can enjoy Reward Mode, in-game NFT rewards, and player-driven economies — all while keeping the seamless gameplay.

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150 million downloads - Guess Their Answer and Doll Dress Up

150M Downloads & Counting

Guess Their Answer and Doll Dress Up have surpassed 150M downloads — and caught the spotlight on Pocket Gamer, one of the UK’s leading mobile gaming platforms. With 1.5B+ total portfolio downloads, $200K+ annual IAP revenue, and strong appeal among Gen Z players, TapNation’s hits keep climbing the charts. Read the full story & listen to our CMO’s insights below.

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TapNation at Gamescom 2025

Gamescom 2025: Let’s Meet

TapNation is going to Europe’s biggest gaming event, Gamescom, from August 20 to 24 in Cologne, Germany. Lead M&A Manager Victor Vielliard and Senior Project Manager Deniz Can Kose will be on site to explore new publishing opportunities and industry partnerships.

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Real-money embedded rewards in TapNation mobile game Idle Bank

Real-Money Rewards Go Live in Idle Bank

TapNation’s Idle Bank is among the first titles to integrate ZBD’s SDK. In partnership with ZBD and Fumb Games, and powered by the Bitcoin Lightning Network, this update lets players earn actual money while playing, boosting engagement, retention, and monetization opportunities. Discover what this new SDK unlocks for studios.

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Color Water Sort blockchain partnership

Unique Network x Polkadot x TapNation: Web3 in Motion

We keep paving the way for Web3. Our latest partnership with Unique Network (Polkadot Blockchain) is a big step toward scalable blockchain rewards in mobile games. The collaboration was recently featured in a full press release — and our Head of Web3, Philippe Lenormand, shared key insights into how we’re bringing Web3 to the mainstream.

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Thief Puzzle Case Study

New Article: Thief Puzzle Case Study

With over 300M downloads and a #1 Top Free Game ranking worldwide in 2023, Thief Puzzle has become a global hit thanks to its viral stretch mechanic, laugh-out-loud fails, and smart monetization model. Dive into the case study to discover the behind-the-scenes actions of its success.

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TapNation at ChinaJoy 2025

TapNation at ChinaJoy 2025

Our M&A team joined ChinaJoy 2025, connecting with studios, publishers, and industry leaders from around the world. A big thanks to the organizers for delivering such a vibrant and inspiring event. We’re already gearing up for the next stops on our global events calendar — stay tuned!

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