Pgc Barcelona
Pocket Gamer Connects Barcelona 2026 kicks off with Tetris, Ubisoft, Zynga and more!
We're expected c.1,000 industry professionals at the show, which takes place from June 15th to 16th
Roblox In Mena
Roblox says “chat will remain off in the majority of the Middle East" until Arabic moderation matures
Following PGbiz's analysis of the Savvy-Roblox MoU last month, Roblox MENAT GM Mohamed El Sheakh responded to a series of questions on its MENA strategy
Podcast | Episode 93
Record D2C revenue and international studios flock to Spain | 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 93...
Latest
Raking In Revenue
Where Winds Meet makes $22.1m on mobile in six months outside China
China has continued to lead spending with its pre-established audience, contributing $72.1m since December 12th
New Offerings
EA launches advertising platform for in-game brand integrations
The platform supports dynamic in-game ads, branded content, challenges, and custom integrations
Online Safety
UK social media ban plans could affect gaming platform features
The government hopes to implement the measures by spring 2027
Industry Outlook
Up to 80% of mobile devs say engagement strategies are losing effectiveness
51% struggle to balance monetisation friction with a fun player experience
Finding Employment
Amir Satvat's ASGC community helps secure 5,000 games industry jobs
Amir Satvat described the figure as a conservative estimate based on nearly four years of data
New Offerings
ClarityQ launches game-native AI analytics platform for mobile game studios
The platform translates complex gaming data into natural language insights and recommendations
Editor's Picks
Best Of Iberia In 2026
The Top 30 Iberia Game Makers of 2026
The Spanish and Portuguese movers and shakers of the last 12 months revealed!
Region Guide
Download our Iberia games market report ahead of PGC
Get the lowdown on the state of the market on the Iberian Peninsula ahead of Pocket Gamer Connects Barcelona on June 15th and 16th
Pgc Barcelona
Maya Rogers on keeping Tetris immortal
Few games outlive their console. Fewer still outgrow their medium. Almost none stay relevant through the decades. Tetris has done all three - and Maya Rogers intends to keep it that way
Opinion
You don’t need a finished game, but you do need to show that you can execute.
Burny Games' Elena Lobova explores the value of research and clarity when teaming with a publisher
The Portuguese video game industry is increasingly fuelled by a dynamic and evolving talent pool.
APVP president Jeferson Valadares discusses the state of the industry in Portugal
#Pocket Gamer Connects
Pgc Summit Shanghai
Save up to $220 this week before PGC Summit Shanghai Super Early Bird ends
West meet East, East meet West… Maximise your ChinaJoy Week
Speaker Spotlight
FastSpring's Steve Rock to discuss what games and apps can learn from each other at PGC Barcelona
Rock talks to us about the attraction of the games industry and the direct-to-consumer movement ahead of his talk at the show
Speaker Spotlight
ZBD's Igor Melniks on the emerging two-way value exchange system in mobile gaming
Melniks discusses the rewarded play space ahead of his talk at Pocket Gamer Connects Barcelona, which takes place on June 15th and 16th
Speaker Spotlight
"The discipline of how decisions actually get made under pressure is still treated as a soft skill"
Gameloft Barcelona's Raúl Orrego discusses a framework for making high quality decisions under pressure
Industry Voices
Week In Views
Xbox’s search for direction and a closer look at Candy Crush All Stars | Week in Views
The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories
Pgc Barcelona
The memory game: Influence at the booth and beyond
Raptor PR CEO Rana Rahman on how brands are tackling events and creating a memorable experience that lasts long after the show
Mobile Mavens
The Mobile Mavens on barriers to entry
The Mobile Mavens discuss whether rising hardware costs are making gaming less accessible and why mobile may remain the industry's most affordable entry point
Monetisation Matters
Monetisation models and the risks of retrofitting
Pixel Federation lead game system designer Martin Gajarsky advises developers to plan monetisation models early in development rather than a "messier" retrofitting approach
Industry Insights
Building Kingdom Clash: A game designer’s perspective on a five-year project
Lev Nazin shares key lessons learned from five years of developing Kingdom Clash
#MENA
Esports World Cup
Esports Foundation expands co-streaming program for EWC and ENC 2026
The Foundation is committing $2m in creator rewards
New Partnerships
Qiddiya City signs five-year partnership with MPL MENA
The partnership will focus on fan engagement, community initiatives, and youth-focused activations
Market Report
Asia and MENA video game revenue set to surpass $100bn by 2030
Niko Partners' report shows China's mini games now account for nearly 20% of mobile game spending
New Office
Sheba Joy opens new office in Beijing
The move is part of its efforts to accelerate social gaming innovation for the Middle East
Deals, Mergers & Acquisitions
Indie Support
Codfish Academy to host Playstack-led Game Clinic for indie studios in Portugal
Selected indie studios will receive direct feedback from Playstack's Aaron Ludlow
Funding News
Two Desperados secures $20m in user acquisition financing from PvX Partners
The funding will be used to scale growth and expand the studio’s global player base
Ai Acquisition
Roblox strengthens AI ambitions with Morpheus AI acquisition and founder hires
The company plans to integrate Morpheus AI technology into its Roblox Video Model
In-game Event
Angry Birds 2 kicks off football-themed season with new events and rewards
The limited-time update introduces football-themed challenges, rewards and events
In-game Event
FIFA and Gamefam launch FIFA World Cup 2026 event across Roblox
The event includes live score updates and tournament standings tied to real-world matches
Online Safety
SuperAwesome partners with Roblox as under-13 advertising partner
The partnership focuses on delivering brand-safe and COPPA-compliant advertising experiences
Settlement Reached
Stillfront divests OFM Studios and cuts $26.5m Gameberry settlement
The proceeds will support Stillfront’s continued deleveraging efforts
Jobs News
Rebrand
Mega Rewards rebrands as Trofeo and appoints Kim Carlson as CRO
Ads company wants to engage with brands to offer rewards after players make in-game achievements
New Offerings
Paramount launches unified games division to expand franchise ambitions
Tony Driscoll will lead the new division while retaining his role as EVP of corporate strategy and development
Careers Zone
Take the next step in your career at PGC Barcelona
The Careers Zone returns to Barcelona this June, sponsored by Gameloft and Appodeal and powered by Games Factory Talents
Job Losses
Metacore closes Germany and Sweden operations as it confirms 159 layoffs
Merge Mansion developer still in negotiations with Supercell over buyout
Jobs Roundup
June 2026's Movers and Shakers: PocketGamer.biz expands, King's new CMO, plus hires at Rovio, Scopely and more
Our regular roundup of the mobile games industry's movers and shakers
#Regulation
Epic Conclusion?
Epic's final battle approaches
After years of legal battles, the Fortnite developer is nearing the end of a journey that has come with a high cost
Into The Sandbox
Melon Sandbox: 150m installs and UGC evolution
Publisher PlayDucky shares insights into the ragdoll physics title, which has transformed into part sandbox game, part creator ecosystem
Dma Review
EU's Digital Markets Act has "not yet reached its full potential"
Cloud and AI markets are next in the Commission's enforcement crosshairs
Regulations
Türkiye passes sweeping digital law restricting social media access for under 15s
Meanwhile, foreign gaming platforms with over 100,000 daily Turkish users must now appoint a local representative
More News
Bytebrew Ads Impact
How The One Game Studio hit 170% D1 ROAS and 1.26x ad LTV lift with ByteBrew Ads
Explore the impact of ByteBrew Ads, the AI-powered cross-promotion ad network built to help studios scale their portfolios through performance-targeted advertising
New Studio
Jin Universe Studios unveils anime ARPG Aether Dawn
The project is being developed by former Genshin Impact and Arknights developers
New Offerings
CodeDev Group launches The Performance Guys
The team focuses on performance support across Unreal Engine, Unity, and proprietary technology
Milestone
Asian Champions League records 380m views across three esports titles
The tournament featured Dota 2, Counter-Strike 2, and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang competitions
New Hire
Appcharge appoints Bernard Kim to advisory board
Former Zynga president and Match Group CEO joins the DTC payments platform as an adviser
Pg Connects
World Cup special offer
Don’t miss this 10% discount for Barcelona, Shanghai and the Nordics
Studio Closure
Ubisoft closes Winnipeg and Belgrade studios as up to 380 roles impacted
Around 50 developers working on Rainbow Six Siege Mobile have reportedly been reassigned
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Podcasts
Podcast | Episode 92
The Sensor Tower / AppMagic deal unwrapped and Xbox's random rebrand | 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 92...
Podcast | Episode 91
Sensor Tower's AppMagic acquisition and Sega's brutal Rovio comments | 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 91...
Podcast | Episode 90
Week in Mobile Games podcast: Episode 90
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 90...
Podcast
Podcast: The state of the UK games industry with UKIE CEO Nick Poole
We discuss the challenges facing the UK's games industry and what developers need in the coming years to boost their success