Last updated on September 27th, 2024 at 02:12 am
Evony: The King’s Return is now ranked #5 among US mid-core games on Data.ai. Benjamin Gifford, Vice Development Director at Top Games Inc., credits this success to a focus on excellence and innovation, emphasizing the importance of empowering the team and fostering continuous improvement. Every team member at Top Games feels a sense of ownership. The culture promotes exploration and growth. Team members are empowered with information and encouraged to solve problems proactively. Gifford states, “The Top Games team is our greatest resource.” This investment in people has led to significant profits and a collaborative environment.
Features of Evony
One standout feature of Evony is its diverse cultural experience. Players can choose from seven civilizations, including Europe, China, Japan, and Arabia, each offering unique architectural styles and gameplay dynamics. As a monarch, players manage cities, gather resources, develop technology, and train troops while engaging in real-time strategic battles. The game emphasizes negotiation, allowing players to form alliances and connect with friends globally.
Upcoming Events: Limited Recruit and Historic City
From September 27th to 29th, players can participate in the Limited Recruit and Historic City events. During the Limited Recruit Event, players can choose Historic Generals like Nero, Frigg, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi, collecting fragments through recruitment orders. In the Historic City Event, the new city of Kathmandu offers buffs to troop attack, defense, and training capacity. Players earn Valorous Medals and compete for rankings, redeeming rewards based on their performance.
Perfection to Excellence
Gifford encourages team members to explore improvements across the company. The development team has shifted from seeking perfection to striving for excellence. This change enables them to keep pace with competitors, focusing on both small, incremental improvements (“roof shots”) and ambitious innovations (“moonshots”). Both types of ideas are valued and rewarded.
Data-Driven Decision Making
Top Games promotes a lean, open structure. Each engineer has limited management levels to the CEO, ensuring a free flow of information. Team members are encouraged to learn from failures, enhancing growth. Data-driven decision-making is crucial, allowing informed choices based on analytics instead of guesswork.
Engaging Gameplay
Evony offers casual gameplay elements, such as decorating lands and enhancing troops. Large-scale holiday events provide new generals, decorations, and unique items. Routine events, like the Civilization Celebration and Limited Recruit Events, keep players engaged between major festivities. Smaller activities, such as General Portrait Exhibitions and cultural events, add variety and excitement.
Conclusion
Top Games has secured its leadership in the gaming industry. As the market evolves, the company remains committed to its core values, driving ongoing success in the mid-core gaming sector. With unique features like cultural diversity, strategic gameplay, and exciting events like the Limited Recruit and Historic City, Evony: The King’s Return continues to captivate players worldwide.
