Switch It Up
Nintendo beats PlayStation and Xbox as it shifts 1.3 million Switch's in China this year
"When compared to Microsoft and Sony, Nintendo has the best chance to seize the China market"
Indie Spotlight
The story of DreamTree Games and DeLight from co-founder ZhiWei Tan
"I will consider us successful if our game can continue to leave a lasting impression on our players."
Indie View
The Big Indie interviews: Smash Head Studio talk standing out in the world of 2D roguelite action games
Akhil Nivarthi discusses coming 3rd at our Big Indie Pitch (Mobile) at Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #3 2020
You're A Wizard
Wizard Games secures investment from Tencent
The exact figure was not disclosed
Growing Market
The Asia-10 market will have 826 million gamers by 2024
It is expected to generate $42 billion in 2024
Ninten-yay
Universal Studios Japan is opening its Nintendo attraction on February 4th
It could still be pushed by due to COVID
Proving Popular
Animal Crossing: New Horizons becomes the fastest-ever game to sell six million copies in Japan
The previous record hold was Pokemon Gold and Silver
Royalty
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince might acquire a majority stake in SNK
Through the Electronic Gaming Development Company
Blown To The Top
Nexon’s The Kingdom of the Winds: Yeon is #1 Korean action RPG
Crunching the data with App Annie
Money Money Money
Bandai Namco backs Genies with $3 million investment
The avatar tech firm will expand across Asia
Yodo1
Android app stores in China: many stores, one solution
Yodo1 discusses the different app stores in China and how to get listed on them
Big Indie Pitch
Rallyallyally takes the crown with its 180 twist on the casual racing genre
We explore the top three games from our recent Big Indie Pitch at Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #4
Remote Working
"The future of remote work is going to be hybrid," says Yodo1 AI team leader Christopher Dossman
"Imagine teleporting instantly from a crowded, busy office to a secluded mountain retreat or an exciting city."
Money Money Money
Netmarble hit $535 million in total sales for Q3 2020
"We continue to see strong results at the end of our third quarter with significant overseas sales coming from our line-up of existing games"
Pgc Digital
Tencent generates $18.4 billion in Q3 2020
Online games revenue grew 45 per cent year-on-year
Hdc
Huawei facilitates developer access to Chinese market with AppGallery
The company shared legal tips and Chinese app market insights in the webinar
Asia Experts
PlatinumGames, 2K Games, XL Games, Hypergryph and more: G-STAR announces speaker line-up
G-CON 2020 is in less than one week and the content is shaping up to be world class: register now!
Pgc Digital
PGC Digital: India overtakes US to become second-biggest game download market globally
Only China sees higher downloads worldwide
It's War
PUBG Corp is bringing PUBG Mobile back to India
Changes have been made to create PUBG Mobile India
Pgc Digital
PGC Digital: CrazyLabs surpasses 3.5 billion downloads across games library
The Israelian-based studio has been publishing games for over two decades
Making Of
Netmarble US president discusses how BTS Universe Story came to light
"The pandemic has been a challenge for everyone but we are fortunate to have been able to adapt quickly"
Pgc Digital
PGC Digital: A look at esports in Asia
"There is a high-level investment in Asia in esports"
Financials
Nexon experiences its best Q3 ever with $754 million in revenue
"Despite a delay in the year's biggest launch – Mobile Dungeon&Fighter – Nexon delivered our best Third Quarter ever"
Pgc Digital
PGC Digital: Mattel and NetEase joint venture Mattel163 achieves 600% revenue growth in two years
160 million players worldwide
Welcome Aboard
Nexon nominates former TikTok CEO Mayer to join its board of directors
"We are thrilled to have Kevin join Nexon's Board of Directors"
Pgc Digital
PGC Digital: South Korean mobile games market sees increase of 15% under pandemic
The market is estimated to be worth $9.8 billion by 2026
Pgc Digital
PGC Digital: The state of play in the MENA market
"The market is going to grow more. Because people here like to play games"
This Week In Asia
This Week in Asia: G-STAR unveils 2020 speaker line-up, Honor of Kings hits 100m DAU, and PUBG pulled in India
Our roundup of top stories from the region
Yodo1
Yodo1’s guide to publishing your mobile game in China, part 2: content and system changes
Part two of Yodo1's short series on how to publish in China
Welcome Aboard
Keywords brings in Fumiko Okura to head up Tokyo studio
She joins with more than 15 years of experience in the business
Money Money Money
Nintendo sees net sales of $7.4 billion in first six months of fiscal year
Mobile games generated $256 million
Indie View
The Big Indie interviews: IDEA Games tells us about making a new kind of word game in OtherWordly
Michael Douma discusses coming 3rd at our Digital Big Indie Pitch in August
Outta Here
Tencent pulls PUBG Mobile from India after government ban
"We deeply regret this outcome, and sincerely thank you for your support and love for PUBG Mobile in India"
For Honour!
Honor of Kings hits 100 million daily active users
"Honor of Kings is only available in China, yet it is one of the most successful mobile games in the world"
Indie View
Battlebrew's Shawn Toh on 'food porn' and cooking up a successful indie studio
Shawn Toh discusses taking second place in our Digital Big Indie Pitch in August
Crossing The Streams
Game streaming revenues in China set to skyrocket to $4.5bn following platform merger
Huya and DouYu's merger agreement will create a streaming behemoth
Approved
Bidstack launches Approved Partner Network
In partnership with GIMA Esports and Httpool
Lost In Translation?
Dragalia Lost nears $150 million worldwide revenue, Japan accounts for 50%
Action RPG now sits at fourth spot for top-grossing Nintendo mobile titles
Live And Kicking
Dragalia Lost game director Yuji Okada on the two-year success of Nintendo's hidden gem
"We have over 100 people working on the project."
It's An Honour
Honor of Kings reigns supreme as the top-earning mobile game in September
Followed by fellow Tencent title PUBG Mobile
Back Again
TikTok restored in Pakistan following ban
"TikTok has assured moderating content in accordance with societal norms and the laws of Pakistan"
Esports
EVOS Esports raises $12 million in Series B funding
"Esports is currently one of the fastest-growing industries, and ATTN has managed to establish themselves as the most advanced esports platform across Asia"
Money Money Money
Japan is responsible for 22% of mobile games global revenue in the first nine months of 2020
Japanese games have generated $814.5 million internationally this year
Countdown Commences
Pocket Gamer LaunchPad #2 is coming, and you can get involved
Are you ready for takeoff?
Going Remote
Yodo1 announces transition to a fully remote company from 1st December, 2020
The China-based company has employees across the globe
This Week In Asia
This Week in Asia: Huya and DouYu merger, Com2uS acquisition and Pakistan's TikTok block
Our roundup of the latest news and updates from Asian territories
Big Indie Pitch
Alula's stargazing and gardening mix wows judges and is crowned Big Indie Pitch Winner
We explore the top three games from our recent Digital Big Indie Pitch #4
Two Become One
Streaming platforms Huya and DouYu are merging
Tencent will have a 67.5% stake
Price Is Right
Update: Nintendo to lower the cost of Joy-Cons in the US
They will cost $39.99
"progressive Strides"
Com2uS purchases Out of the Park Developments
"We expect OOTP to become a key part of our officially-licensed sports management product lineup"