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GameRefinery Market Review February 2023
GameRefinery by Liftoff’s latest analysis of the US, China, and Japan’s key mobile game markets, has just been released.
Here’s what they found:
February was a big month for Marvel Snap as it finally introduced PvP with its new friendly Battle Mode. It also saw the start of its new season, Into the Quantum Realm, which coincides with the theatrical release of the new film Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. MCU fans were keen to pick up the associated new Battle Pass, as daily revenue spiked by almost 600%.
Right around the time of the release of Hogwarts Legacy across Ps5 and Xbox Series consoles, Harry Potter: Magic Awakened jumped on the hype of the wizarding world by introducing a new desert-themed map area that intertwined roguelite mechanics with two new home systems.
February also saw a number of in-game collaboration events with anime franchises. GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE hit the 25th-grossing rank in the US after hosting an event themed around Chainsaw Man, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang introduced a Jujutsu Training event based on Jutjusu Kaisen, and Puzzle & Dragons added several new characters based on the Japanese mecha-anime franchise Gundam.
Gardenscapes added a Secret Ingredient event with merge2 mechanics, which was almost identical to an earlier update in one of Playrix’s other titles, Homescapes. Playrix appears to now be actively pushing merge events across its games, with Township set to follow closely with its own mirrored merge event in March.
X-Hero continued its use of minigames that differ from its core gameplay, replacing its Save Doge mode with a new UA-focused minigame called Chess Wanted. What’s unique about this addition is that everything stayed the same for existing players, who still have SaveDoge as their minigame, whereas new players must play Chess Wanted as part of the tutorial and can access it later as a permanent minigame.
In Japan, Umamusume Pretty Derby raced to the top of the charts as it launched its second-anniversary update, complete with a playable training scenario called Grand Masters. This featured narration by the famous Japanese racing announcer Kiyoshi Sugimoto.

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Booming Games turn up the power with Hot Charge
Play Booming Games’ electrifying new slot
Booming Games have been in electrifying form with a flurry of February releases, and brand new Hot Charge is the latest bright spark from the popular games provider.
This 5×3, 20-payline slot is guaranteed to generate plenty of excitement among Booming fans and all online casino players with its bright colours, buzzing soundtrack and big wins of up to 4,000x your bet.
The Hot Charge Feature is the first of the high-voltage features needed for high-powered wins. Charger symbols ignite the Hot Charge meter, revealing Random Wilds and Win Multipliers en route to a turbocharged 2,500x Grand Bonus.
Next up, 15 Charged Free Spins. Trigger these by landing a pair of scatter symbols on the reels – or spark them into life with the Buy option. Your call. Whatever you do, watch on as the meter jumps to the top like a bolt from the blue, unleashing wins with every single spin.
It’s big, it’s bright, it’s Booming – and it’s available to play from 27th February. As with all of the provider’s titles, Hot Charge has been certified for launch in core regulated markets including the UK, Sweden and all Malta jurisdictions.
Moritz Blume, Vice President of Product at Booming Games, said: “Hot Charge is the third Booming Games slot released this February, providing an electric end to the month. With its powerful look and powerful gameplay, it won’t come as a shock if — or when — Hot Charge becomes an instant classic.”
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Enjoy a spellbinding slot sensation in Wizardz World by Swintt’s Elysium Studios
Enchanting new addition to the Elysium Studios – Driven by Swintt line-up puts light against dark in a magical adventure where nudging symbols can lead to huge wins
Prepare to enter a realm of magic and mystery in Wizardz World – a spellbinding new slot in the Elysium Studios – Driven by Swintt range where players will need to channel the power of water, earth and fire to conjure up maximum wins of up 1,090x their stake.
Again featuring the cutting-edge visuals and captivating animations that have become such a hallmark of Elysium Studios slots, Wizardz World depicts the battle for magical supremacy between two opposing factions – the wizards of the light and the wizards of the dark – and each spin can potentially contribute towards two progress bars that activate a powerful bonus round.
Appearing on the reels as stacked 1×3 symbols, each wizard will channel their energy into either the blue progress bar on the left or the green progress bar on the right whenever they fill an entire column, and a “nudge” feature can also push them into view if only two-reel spaces are covered.
Whenever one of the two progress bars has been successfully filled, players will be whisked away to a special feature where they’ll represent one of the two sides – blue for light, green for dark – in battle. Here, they’ll have to choose a wizard representing the element of water, earth or fire and will then be paired with a random opponent from the other side to decide who emerges victorious.
With water beating fire, earth beating water and fire beating earth, each round that players win will award a random multiplier, with a potentially unlimited number of rounds being played until their wizard is defeated – at which point a prize is awarded and they’re returned to the base game.
David Mann, Chief Executive Officer at Swintt, said: “Our Elysium Studios – Driven by Swintt line has consistently produced captivating, cutting-edge slots, and with its engaging theme, dramatic music and exciting bonus round, Wizardz World might just be the most spellbinding yet.
“Depicting the struggle for power between two opposing magical factions, players will need to decide whether they side with the forces of light or the forces of dark as they fill progress bars to trigger a unique battle feature. There they’ll have to harness the power of the elements to defeat their rivals and win huge multipliers, making it an enchanting slot that’s certain to be a huge hit.”
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Trigger tasty wins in Vitamin Joy Hot from ICONIC21
In-demand provider adds another classic slot to its growing portfolio with players able to experience sizzling reels, juicy fruits and plenty of bonus action
ICONIC21 is promising a burst of flavour and a shot of good fortune in its latest slot release, Vitamin Joy Hot. This is a slot where the reels are sizzling, the fruits are juicy, and every spin is packed with excitement.
Vitamin Joy Hot turns up the heat with fiery animations and 27 ways to win. All players need to do is match the vibrant symbols across the reels and watch as the Wild boosts their chances of landing a super sweet reward.
Players will want to keep their eyes out for the Red Hot Seven. This is not just another symbol but rather a key to unlocking even bigger wins. With each combination, the energy builds and with a max Multiplier of 405x, the right mix of flavours can come together for a mouthwatering win.
The launch of Vitamin Joy Hot adds yet another title to ICONIC21’s slot portfolio, with the live casino provider having expanded into the vertical towards the end of last year as part of wider efforts to offer its operator partners a diversified range of games.
Edvardas Sadovskis, Chief Product Officer at ICONIC21, said: “Classic slots are always in high demand and in Vitamin Jot Hot, we have a thrilling title that delivers plenty of fiery gameplay and really tasty wins.
“Our slot content is already proving to hit the mark with players in markets across the world and the team has really cracked the code when it comes to combining great themes with action-packed gameplay.
“This release strengthens our slot offering alongside our award-winning portfolio of live games, positioning ICONIC21 as a must-have provider for operators looking to deliver engaging and entertaining experiences to their players.”
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