Reinhard Blaukovitsch, Author at Irdeto Insights

4 key features of an effective mobile game security solution indicated by devs

by Reinhard Blaukovitsch | Jan 25, 2023 | Video Gaming

A great gaming experience is hard to achieve without adequate gaming protection – this statement is often stressed by developers. Yet, when your next title is live, you may realize just how quickly the game turns into a breeding ground for cheaters and pirates. Indeed, there are many protective solutions in the market – but are all of them equally effective? To get the answer, we have asked 200 mobile game developers from around the world about their top challenges, concerns, solutions and everything in between. Based on their answers, we’ve compiled a list of 4 things you should consider. Read to know more!

How has mobile gaming security awareness changed in 2022?

by Reinhard Blaukovitsch | Jan 11, 2023 | Video Gaming

Every day, more than 90% of gamers worldwide play video games on their mobile devices. That is almost 2.8 billion players we are talking about! But as a game developer, you know that mitigating security issues in mobile games isn’t a quick fix, right? To clarify just how widespread this knowledge is, we conducted two surveys – one in January, with 70 and another in October, with 200 mobile game developers. Read to know the results!

Top 4 post-launch challenges for mobile game developers

How to build a safe mobile gaming app: 4 things all developers must know

by Reinhard Blaukovitsch | Dec 14, 2022 | Video Gaming

Mobile has become the go-to option for almost every entertainment need and is one of the fastest-growing platforms. But this does not discount the fact that security vulnerabilities persist and threats continue to crowd mobile games. This article jots down the blueprint you need to build a secure mobile gaming app and tells you how to get started.

[FREE REPORT] “Mobile games development in 2022: trends, challenges and solutions”

by Reinhard Blaukovitsch | Nov 10, 2022 | Video Gaming

Did you know that a staggering 79% of developers consider cheating to be a major or moderate concern, up from 70% when surveyed at the end of 2021? And with reference to tampering, 76% of developers are similarly concerned, up from 56% in 2021? We bet you didn’t as these figures come from our latest global survey, conducted in collaboration with Omdia on a group of 200 mobile game developers. Read the report!

[FREE E-BOOK] “Mobile games under siege: in-game ads blocking, in-app purchase fraud and GPS spoofing explained”

by Reinhard Blaukovitsch | Oct 26, 2022 | Video Gaming

If you are launching a game, there is a big chance you will face cheaters and pirates. They will make your premium features or content available for free and use ad blockers, as well as fake GPS signals to cheat in your location-based games. Did you know that there are ways of preventing that from happening?

Is your mobile game immune from cheating?

by Reinhard Blaukovitsch | Oct 12, 2022 | Video Gaming

Everyone wants to win a game, but not all the wins are legitimate. More and more cheats are being created to help players succeed in mobile games. If you think your mobile game is safe from cheating, the results from our analysis will make you reconsider it… Keep on reading!

Mobile game in-app purchases: How to protect them from fraud?

by Reinhard Blaukovitsch | Sep 28, 2022 | Video Gaming

Free gaming apps are free for a reason – they include in-app purchases that are the main revenue stream for their developers. In-app purchases are also an additional revenue source for paid apps. But some mobile game players just want to get a free ride. They’ll do whatever it takes to access premium features or content without spending a penny. Let’s dive into the problem and learn what are the possible solutions.

Video game protection is not as expensive as you think!

by Reinhard Blaukovitsch | Sep 14, 2022 | Video Gaming

Whether you’re an established publisher with multiple titles under your belt, or an indie developer making your break, game protection is key. 77% of gamers may leave your game if they encounter cheating! But is game protection expensive and how can you get started protecting your title?

Mobile in-game ads: How to prevent players blocking them

by Reinhard Blaukovitsch | Aug 31, 2022 | Video Gaming

True, in-game ads can be annoying. No wonder some people want to get rid of them – especially on mobile devices – which are mostly used on the go. The proliferation of ad blockers, however, is a nightmare for every game developer out there that relies on the income the in-game ads generate. What is the wider context of this problem and what can you do about it? Read on to find out!