Best Of 2025
The Top 50 Mobile Game Makers of 2025
The mobile movers and shakers of the last 12 months revealed!
Week In Views
The Digital Fairness Act explained and Final Fantasy's mobile return | Week in Views
The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories
New Games
New release roundup: Legend of Element, Maze Mice, Hirozz and more
We highlight the latest new games that have broken cover and are all set to do big business
Latest
Job News
2K Games appoints Ben Brinkman as new studio head of 31st Union
Brinkman to lead development of upcoming free-to-play shooter Project Ethos
Legal Proceedings
Sony opposes Tencent's legal defence over alleged Horizon inspired game lawsuit
The company called Tencent’s defence “nonsense,” saying the damage from copying Horizon has already been done
Closure Announcement
AppLovin shuts down Array software amid allegations of unauthorised app installs
The company said the product was discontinued last quarter due to poor economic viability
Milestone
Where Winds Meet surpasses 5m global pre-registrations ahead of launch
The game has already surpassed 30m players in China since its 2024 launch
New Game Launch
Sonic Rumble set to launch this November
The game marks the franchise’s first-ever multiplayer Sonic game
Investment News
General Intuition raises $134m to train AI agents using gameplay videos
Khosla Ventures and General Catalyst led the seed round with participation from Raine
Editor's Picks
Case Study
“Sometimes feelings matter more than metrics”: Flexus's unconventional approach to hybrid projects
Flexus founder Semyon Kozyura uses Train Miner as a case study to show the studios approach to its projects
Digital Fairness Act
The Digital Fairness Act consultation, but for actual human beings
Celia Pontin combats misinformation around the Digital Fairness Act, with an overview of the coming regulatory initiative
Funding News
Tilting Point, Quiet, and undisclosed partner set $30M annual fund for non-gaming app growth
The deal builds on Tilting Point’s $150m UA fund launched in March
Opinion
We respect the past, but we’re not afraid to move forward and adapt.
Jernej Česen shares on the evolution of the Talking Tom franchise
To stress, the DFA isn’t even a draft law yet - it’s the beginning of the process, and there’s still time to respond to the consultation.
Celia Pontin on the the Digital Fairness Act
#MENA
Buyout Concerns
US senators raise national security concerns over $55bn Electronic Arts buyout
Open letters cite the PIF’s history of using investments to expand Saudi cultural influence
Marvellous Mena
Copa Fantasy CEO Abdullah Eid on building MENA’s football super-app for global fans
“We’ve created a platform that feels culturally relevant while also appealing to global audiences”
Mena Market
UAE launches The Emirates campaign to become ‘Startup Capital of the World’
The initiative aims to cement the UAE’s position as a global hub for entrepreneurship and innovation
Africa Is Mobile
Android Port Challenge backs African developers in bringing PC and console games to mobile
Three standout indie studios were selected for the prototype grant
Industry Voices
Korean Games Industry
How Korea is shaping innovation and expansion
Industry experts share insight ahead of Pocket Gamer Connects Summit Korea, October 31st
Aurora
“Not quite there” but games industry is improving
Global Game Jam’s Tarja Porkka-Kontturi on speaking up about the challenges she faces and solutions needed to change the sector
Rewarded Ua In Q4
Getting ready for Q4 with rewarded UA
"One of the overlooked advantages of Q4 is that user behaviour naturally supports stronger outcomes for rewarded campaigns"
Wake-up Call
Ilkka's wake-up call for the games industry
It's time for the industry to take action rather than sit around and wait
Week In Views
Global regulation hits games and tech | Week in Views
The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories
#Pocket Gamer Connects
Pgc London
What's new for Pocket Gamer Connects London 2026
How the 2026 edition is set to be bigger in more ways than one
Pgc Summit Korea
Why Korea is for game publishers
Connect with new talent in one of the world’s top five games markets on October 31st
Mena Market
Why you shouldn't overlook the MENA market
Seven compelling reasons to connect with one of the world’s fastest growing games markets today
Event Report
PGC Helsinki 25: Raises the bar for Nordic Games
A vibrant mix of topics, voices, and networking made the 12th Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki a true celebration of global games industry collaboration
Deals, Mergers & Acquisitions
Rivrs And Roblox
Rivrs launches $1m Creator Fund to back Roblox developers in Southeast Asia
The fund will help scale promising games and support Southeast Asian teams
Swiss Stakes
KPIT Technologies acquires nearly 90% of Swiss in-car gaming company N-Dream AG
N-Dream will remain independent, retaining its full leadership and team structure
Premium Puzzles
Airoclip raises $2.75m in seed round to make AI-powered puzzle games
The round was led by T-Accelerate Capital and co-led by Centre Court Capital and Bitkraft Ventures
Sponsorship Deal
Xsolla extends Stevenage FC sponsorship to 2028
Partnership with English football club will run until at least the 2027 to 2028 season
Funding News
PolyDream Studio raises $500,000 to accelerate development of White Desert
The upcoming FPS game is set in post-war Egypt amid a battle between rival factions
Acqusitions
Fragbite Group sells subsidiary Playdigious to Griffin Gaming Partners for €10.5m
The deal is cash and debt-free, with Fragbite retaining 90% of future revenue from Playdigious Originals’ PC titles
Investment News
Kakao Games secures $111m through subsidiary sale and paid-in capital increase
Funds will be used to strengthen finances and expand operations
Jobs News
Job News
Appcharge names former Xsolla president David Stelzer as chief strategy officer
He will guide Appcharge’s strategy and push into new global markets
Job News
Aristocrat appoints Amy White as VP of communications for EMEA
She will oversee communications across Aristocrat Interactive and Product Madness
Jobs Roundup
October 2025’s Movers and Shakers: InnoGames' new CEO, Scopely's returning face, Bitkraft Ventures' newest principal, and more
Our regular roundup of the mobile games industry's movers and shakers
Job News
Venture studio ELO appoints games economist Joost van Dreunen as strategic advisor
He will advance the studios' mission of empowering global games communities
District Details
Modern Times Group unveils new midcore and casual divisions amidst leadership shake-up
Recently acquired Plarium will join the new Midcore District, but CEO Schraga Mor is stepping down
#Regulation
Avia Anniversary
Avia Games talks charity, controversy, and ninth anniversary: "We think we have always been compliant to the law"
"It was very unfortunate that we had that litigation," says founder and CEO Vickie Chen
Hot Five
Hot Five: The Digital Fairness Act, Umamusume’s $2.5bn milestone, and Steal a Brainrot sets new industry record
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Podcast | Episode 68
The Top 50 Mobile Game Makers revealed, and crisis in the EU's games industry | Week in Mobile Games podcast
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode 68...
Mobile Mavens
“The games industry should absolutely be sitting up and paying attention”: The Mobile Mavens debate the Digital Fairness Act
Our Mavens warn that the proposed EU regulations could harm innovation and drive studios out of Europe
More News
Unionisation
Over 400 Blizzard employees have voted to unionise under the Communications Workers of America
Organisers cite layoffs, low pay, and return-to-office policies as key reasons for unionising
Funding News
Character platform ego AI raises $6.7m to make in-game characters more human-like
Funds will go towards expanding research and training its proprietary foundation model
Crossovers
SYBO teams up with Innersloth to bring Among Us into Subway Surfers for the first time
The crossover launches October 20th and runs for three weeks, ending November 3rd, 2025
New Offerings
Owlcat Games launches free resource hub for developers named GameDev Learning Drop
The directory features over 350 curated resources across game design, coding, narrative, and production
Tiga And Ukie
TIGA, Ukie and Video Games Council call on UK Government to change Video Games Expenditure Credit
The UK government's next budget is on November 26th, 2025
Ban Looming
Experts warn online video games could fall under Australia’s under-16 social media ban
The current policy excludes platforms built primarily for multiplayer gaming
New Offerings
Roblox is now available on the Samsung Galaxy Store
The move strengthens Samsung’s growing focus on mobile gaming and player rewards
Latest Videos
Podcasts
Podcast | Episode 67
The $55bn EA acquisition unpacked | Week in Mobile Games podcast
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode 67...
Podcast
Gaming Meets Beauty: Inside Henkel’s first brand activation
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team and guests give you the state of play, here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode.
Podcast | Episode 66
UGC platform revenue share, app store competition, and Fire Emblem's surprise launch | Week in Mobile Games podcast
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode 66...
Podcast
From offerwall to always-on: Xsolla’s take on player engagement
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team and guests give you the state of play, here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode