In the fiercely competitive world of mobile gaming, Top Games Inc. (TPI) is one of the few independent companies that have successfully launched hit games, the CEO David (Yaoqi) Guo. Leading the team creating real time game “Evony: The King’s Return,” getting 200M+ downloads and generated 355M+ USD in revenue in 2023. This game features addictive deep strategy gameplay and a guild system that connects players worldwide. Its auto-translation system supports over 25 languages, and the game is divided into seven global civilizations, creating a diverse, inclusive, and cross-temporal game world. Players can participate in numerous large-scale battles, such as the All-Star War. The team also continuously fosters IP collaborations, such as last year’s popular Napoleon movie collaboration, which has been effective in attracting new players and engaging existing ones.
Evony Honor
- Awards and honors include the NYX Game Awards, “Top Companies,” #5 Mid-Core Games, and the Samsung Galaxy Best MMO Award.
- Sensor Tower reports a significant revenue growth for “Evony: The King’s Return” in 2022, reaching $385,751,902, a 1.5 times increase from 2021’s $221,676,485.
- The game has been downloaded over 62 million times.
Evony: A Rich, Historical Heroes
Players can encounter legendary heroes such as Abraham Lincoln, Joan of Arc, George Washington, Wu Zetian, Charlemagne, Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan, Qin Shi Huang, Alexander the Great, and Oda Nobunaga in the game. These heroes from different historical periods appear on the same battlefield, together staging a global version of war civilization. Players can attract these legendary heroes, who are powerful in various eras, by conquering cities and together create their own empire civilization. The game offers 7 major civilization themes, such as America, China, Europe, Russia, Korea, Arabia, and Japan, each with its own architectural style and bonuses, allowing players to build and decorate their city according to their preferences.
David Guo’s Leadership
The success of “Evony” shows how well Top Games Inc. works. David Guo (Yaoqi Guo) and his team use a flat team structure. This means everyone talks directly, solves problems fast, and works efficiently. Team members can make decisions on their own. This helps the company run smoothly and quickly.
David Guo has a simple rule: empower, innovate, and engage. This rule helps the company inside and out. It makes games like “Evony” very successful. The mix of good leadership, strong teamwork, and great products makes TGI stand out in mobile gaming.
Looking Ahead
As the industry evolves, so does Top Games Inc. With David Guo at the helm, the company navigates uncharted territories with confidence and a clear vision. By staying attuned to innovation and deeply understanding its audience, TGI is not just playing the game; it’s redefining it, one success story at a time. For insights into the future of mobile gaming, look no further than Top Games Inc. and David Guo’s leadership philosophy — a compelling blueprint for success in this dynamic, ever-changing domain.
