Gamecraft
How Istanbul Won the Mobile Puzzle Wars (Ep. 29)
April 29, 2026·1h 6mconversationaltechnology
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Istanbul has emerged as a global powerhouse in the mobile puzzle game industry, driven by operational excellence, government incentives, and a tightly knit ecosystem of talent and founders. Companies like Peak Games and Dream Games have achieved billion-dollar valuations not through radical
Istanbul has emerged as a global powerhouse in the mobile puzzle game industry, driven by operational excellence, government incentives, and a tightly knit ecosystem of talent and founders. Companies like Peak Games and Dream Games have achieved billion-dollar valuations not through radical
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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.
People
Mitch LaskyBlake RobbinsSidar SahinRina Onur
Companies
Peak GamesDream GamesZyngaBalderton Capital
Products & Tools
Royal MatchPeak Games' first major match-three title, using a tap-to-clear mechanic.Candy CrushGossip HarborPixel Flow
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Artificial IntelligenceData ScienceGamingMachine LearningSoftware EngineeringStartupsTech IndustryVenture Capital
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