Hello, this is the February edition of the Playio Newsletter! 🎮
As we hit the midpoint of Q1, February is a critical month for securing marketing performance. With the holidays approaching, many of you are likely in the middle of a strategic review to hit those KPIs.
In this issue, we’re delivering the latest marketing trends for February 2026.
From the normalization of AI-driven operations to the rise of hybrid-casual games, we’ve covered the essential industry shifts you need to watch.
Plus, we’ve included a fresh report from Taipei Game Show 2026, where Playio was right in the middle of the action.
Get the insights you need for Q1 growth right here! ✈️
Summary📌
- Taipei Game Show 2026: On-site Recap
- 2026년 2월, 모바일 게임 업계는 지금
🎯 Taipei Game Show 2026: On-site Recap
This year’s Taipei Game Show (TGS) took place over four days, from January 29 to February 1, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center.
The quality of the Indie Game Award winners was exceptional, and the new lineups from major publishers across Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia generated significant buzz.
With long queues at trial zones and non-stop networking in the B2B zone, the energy of the Asian gaming market was palpable.
👉 Playio met with over 10 key partners on-site.
If you’re interested in penetrating the Asian market in 2026,
contact us for a consultation!
E-mail : sales@gna.company
💬 The Most Frequent Question from the Field
The partners we met at the B2B zone had one clear focus:
"What are the most effective UA channels in Korea and Japan?"
"Are users from reward platforms actually high-quality?"
Many meeting Playio for the first time hold a bias toward "reward platforms." However, their perception shifts once they see the data. Our users aren't just looking for rewards—they are real gamers who genuinely immerse themselves in the content.
Want to see Playio’s actual campaign performance?
📰 February 2026: Mobile Game Industry Trends
January has already flown by, and it’s time to recalibrate your Q1 strategy.
To stay ahead, it’s crucial to understand the broader market shifts. Here are the 3 key issues currently shaping the mobile gaming landscape:
🤖 AI: From Experiment to Essential
In 2026, AI integration has moved beyond experimentation into daily operations.
The focus is on implementing AI in live services: auto-adjusting difficulty per user, personalizing content drop timings, and optimizing LiveOps events based on user tendencies.
AI-driven operational capability is now a core competitive advantage, directly impacting retention and LTV.
🎮 The Sweet Spot: Hybrid-Casual Opportunities
The dominant trend of 2026 is "Hybrid-Casual + Robust LiveOps." Games that combine the low entry barrier of casual titles with the depth of mid-core mechanics are seeing massive success.
As these titles increase, the ability to maintain long-term operations through seasonal events and social features has become the key to survival for even the smallest teams.
💰 Diversified Monetization
Hybrid monetization—mixing ads, in-app purchases (IAP), and subscriptions—is now the industry standard. In RPGs and Gacha games, the balance between user experience and monetization is becoming more sophisticated. Strategies like transparent odds and reduced pay-to-win pressure are being adopted as long-term LTV growth tactics rather than just "fair play."
Stay ahead of the curve with Playio!
In this newsletter, we’ve covered everything from the floors of the Taipei Game Show to the core industry shifts of February 2026.
In a rapidly changing market, the key is reading the trends and reacting with speed.
Playio will continue to bridge the gap between global developers and real gamers who appreciate great content.
Grow with Playio in 2026!
📩sales@gna.company
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