How David and Benjamin Lead with Innovation at Top Games Inc.

Top Games Inc. has established strong partnerships with major industry players such as Google and Facebook, affirming its market leadership.

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Leander Fox

4/7/20242 min read

Top Games Inc. (TPI), founded in 2015, is an independent developer and publisher of online and mobile games with a global presence. The company's portfolio includes popular titles like Evony: The King's Return, Mafia Origin, Alliance of Glory, Kings Legion, Infinity Clan, and Salon Superstars, reaching over 200 million players in 150 countries. These games, available in more than 25 languages, ensure wide accessibility.

Top Games Inc. has established strong partnerships with major industry players such as Google and Facebook, affirming its market leadership. It has been recognized by App Annie as the top-grossing digital app and game publisher in over 20 countries.

The company's success is driven by a leadership team passionate about gaming. CEO David Guo and Vice President Benjamin Gifford possess a profound understanding of successful game creation, as demonstrated by the success of Evony: The King's Return.

Evony: The King's Return

Evony: The King's Return, launched in 2016, is a free-to-play real-time war-strategy game that has amassed over 200 million players globally. It features city development, exploration, historical generals, and epic battlefields on PC and mobile platforms. The game has received awards like the NYX Game Awards and the Samsung Galaxy Best MMO Award for its quality and global appeal. Financially, it has shown significant growth, with a 1.5 times increase in net revenue from 2021 to 2022 and over 200 million cumulative downloads by 2023, generating global net revenue exceeding $355 million.

David Guo: utilizing data science to make the game fun

David Guo emphasizes a player-centric approach, utilizing data science to make the game fun and ensure fairness and balance, ensuring that all players have an equal chance of success without pay-to-win elements.

Benjamin Gifford: Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

Benjamin Gifford focuses on innovation and growth, aiming to make Top Games Inc. the most innovative gaming company. He invests in research and development, values customer feedback, and is expanding the company’s international reach.

"Each project must resonate with our mission of enhancing user enjoyment and community building. We adopt a lean approach, rapidly developing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and testing it in specific markets that reflect global demographics, allowing us to innovate responsibility and learn from each project without our team feeling that failure will doom them," Ben said.

In response to the ever-changing dynamics of the gaming world, TGI is diversifying its portfolio by exploring a variety of game types. The objective is to develop a well-rounded collection of games that appeals to both hardcore gamers and casual players across multiple genres. This approach is aimed at drawing in new user segments while keeping the existing player base engaged with fresh and innovative content.

The expanded range of TGI's games includes titles like Infinity Clan, Kings Legion, Mafia Origin, Dream Journey Makeover, and Salon Superstars. Each game offers a distinct experience, catering to various player interests. For example, Dream Journey Makeover and Salon Superstars offer a unique twist on the match-3 genre with a fashion theme. Players progress through story chapters featuring different characters, assisting them on their personal journeys.

TGI is not only broadening its portfolio but also ensuring that it remains adaptable and attuned to the shifting preferences of the global gaming community.

Looking forward, Top Games Inc. aspires to be the world's most user-oriented game company, dedicated to delivering enjoyable and engaging games to players around the world, spreading joy and entertainment globally.