Mobile game companies race to make it to the holiday app charts

Mobile game developers are scrambling to get on Apple’s top mobile app charts this Christmas, as seasonal sales are expected to reach an all-time high in a fast-growing market dominated by the iPad and iPhone maker.

Just as Billboard’s music charts spell success for pop music, Apple’s charts for the top paid, free and top-grossing apps have become a touchstone for the gaming industry, with a top ranking giving sales an extra boost.

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