Articles by Dawn Manning
January 14, 2026
Mobile Game Development in 2026 What Actually Works Right Now
Mobile game development in 2026 is not about reaching release. It’s about delivering a game that earns retention, performs consistently across real world devices, stays compliant as iOS and Android requirements evolve, and is built to improve after launch through Live Ops, progression tuning, and ongoing content. Mobile has matured in a way that rewards […]
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December 9, 2025
How Magic Media Delivered End-to-End Game Co-Development for Coloniser
Coloniser pushes the boundaries of large scale strategy gaming. It is a competitive MMORTS set on the hostile planet of Hastaris where players crash land, survive, expand, negotiate, and fight for dominance in matches that can last up to ninety days. To achieve this scale with consistent performance, Cantos Games turned to Magic Media as […]
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November 1, 2024
What Makes Good Character Design?
That’s a big question with an even bigger answer. And it’s certainly not an easy answer by any stretch of the imagination. We discussed this question with some of our leading art experts, foremost veterans of the games’ industry with a staggering amount of experience collected over the past three decades. Ultimately, that’s a question […]
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let’s Create MAgic
At Magic Media, our strength lies in our size and diversity, allowing us to offer gaming services including full-cycle game development, co-development, video production, trailers, and comprehensive artistic services. Whether you’re in need of innovative technology or a team driven by creativity, we are prepared to put our skills and knowledge into your project.