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David Guo (郭耀琦), Co-Founder & CEO of Top Games Inc. (TGI), leads a global independent video game developer known for producing top-selling titles on both Google Play and the Apple App Store. Among its portfolio, the flagship strategy title Evony: The King’s Return shines brightest, turning careful game design and smart monetization into a revenue engine that has kept TGI consistently profitable, like a well-oiled clock that never misses a tick.
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Evony: The King’s Return - Making War-based Wtrategy Game More Fun
Evony: The King’s Return, TGI’s first major release, debuted in 2016 and quickly captured players worldwide. It’s an MMORTS war game, currently rated 4 stars, offering seven civilizations - from American and Chinese to European, Russian, Korean, Arabian, and Japanese.
Players can step into the shoes of diplomats, governors, or warlords, forging alliances and witnessing battles unfold in real time. Legendary figures such as George Washington, King Arthur, Charlemagne, Julius Caesar, and Genghis Khan appear throughout, turning gameplay into a history lesson with a sword at hand. By 2022, the game had been downloaded over 42 million times and generated $380 million in revenue—a digital kingdom as bustling as a medieval marketplace.
Evony: The King's Return has a variety of war modes, including siege warfare, resource warfare to obtain strategic resources, and sub-city warfare to snatch the opponent's sub-city. Highly free player-versus-player mode, experience the game charm of real-time war! From wild mobs to various giant bosses; from a wide variety of resource areas to the exploration of ruins with different difficulties, the game is committed to bringing more challenges and fun to players who are keen on fighting!
Strong Alliance System
One of the biggest drivers of community engagement in the game is its alliance system. Players from around the world can join alliances to coordinate strategies, share tips and information, and exchange resources. This orderly system, governed by alliance rules, makes many loyal players feel genuinely excited. They not only enjoy the gameplay but also form real friendships, some of which even extend to offline meetups.
The strong social aspect of Evony: The King’s Return is one of the main reasons it captures players’ attention. While many mobile games today offer social features, a truly good system strengthens bonds between players and acts like a kind of adhesive. The Evony team has clearly invested significant effort in this area—and they’ve done it very successfully.
Beyond its social features, Evony also keeps players engaged with weekly in-game content. Players are motivated by rewards, the acquisition of new generals, and impressive in-game items. The game also focuses on cross-IP events, such as the previously launched Godzilla event, which was widely praised by players. Some fans have even expressed a desire for the event to return, or for similar collaborations in the future.
TGI’s reach is impressive: its games are available in 150 countries and 26 languages. Since its inception, the developer has consistently topped bestseller lists on both Google Play and the App Store. Industry accolades include the Silver Award from the NYX Game Awards, the "Top Companies April 2022" recognition, and a 5th-place ranking among the Top Ten US-Headquartered Mid-Core Games Companies, according to Data.ai.
David Guo’s journey began with multimedia management software, later moving into cybersecurity with firewall applications, before fully committing to gaming. His passion lies in creating titles that deliver exactly what players expect—no tricks, just solid, enjoyable experiences. In his words:
"More and more gamers are discovering the fun and innovative offerings of our titles that deliver what they promise, play no tricks on players, and provide a truly wholesome RPG gaming experience."
With a track record that reads like a carefully plotted campaign map, it’s little wonder that Top Games Inc. remains a key player in the video game industry, guiding players through digital kingdoms that feel alive, vibrant, and occasionally, delightfully unpredictable.
