2013 mobile sales signal free-to-play dominance
Sales data from 2013 shows that free-to-play games grossed significantly higher than paid apps, and more apps were free-to-play this year.
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Sales data from 2013 shows that free-to-play games grossed significantly higher than paid apps, and more apps were free-to-play this year.
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