December 26, 2024

Best Of 2024

Aaron Astle’s top stories of 2024: 7 years of Fire Emblem Heroes, the art of Farm Heroes Saga, and Pokémania's return

From ongoing legacies to smash-hit new games, PocketGamer.biz news editor Aaron Astle revisits his top stories from 2024

December 26, 2024

Best Of 2024

Paige Cook's top stories of 2024: Layoffs, Ubisoft woes, WeChat Minigames' boom, Monopoly Go's $4bn push, and Unity's next move

PocketGamer.biz deputy editor Paige Cook highlights some of the top stories of 2024

December 24, 2024

Most Installed

The most downloaded mobile games of 2024

Analysis of the games with the largest number of installs over the past year

December 23, 2024

Industry Trends

Mobile Mavens on the biggest games industry trends of 2024 part two: Rewarded UA in vogue, generative AI, and hybridcasual success

The big names in the industry tell us what they thought the biggest stories of the year were

December 23, 2024

Industry Trends

Mobile Mavens on the biggest games industry trends of 2024: The cross-platform shift, merge's rise, and direct-to-consumer strategies

The big names in the industry tell us what they thought the biggest stories of the year were

December 23, 2024

Hot Five

Hot Five: 2024's top mobile games, Hothead Games closes, and Aonic's €152m war chest

Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz

December 20, 2024

Travel To London

Five reasons to travel to Pocket Gamer Connects London 2025

The global games industry gathers once again in London and here’s why you shouldn’t miss out.

December 20, 2024

Year In Review

The biggest mobile games industry trends of 2024

A look back at the stories and trends that shaped the year

December 19, 2024

Top Charts

The top grossing mobile games of 2024

Analysis of the highest revenue-generating mobile titles of the year

December 18, 2024

Best Of The Best

Asian developers dominate as 2024's top 10 new mobile games surpass $3 billion

Dungeon & Fighter: Mobile, Love and Deepspace, Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket and others led the way for new games’ success this year

December 16, 2024

Hot Five

Hot Five: Animal Crossing’s comeback, Balatro’s big milestone, and Infinity Nikki’s record launch

Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz

December 13, 2024

Week That Was

Zynga sells Chartboost, Epic partners with Telefónica and Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete hits $3M | Week in Views

The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories

December 13, 2024

New Games

New release roundup: Monument Valley 3, Girls’ Frontline 2: Exilium, Cyber Quest and more

We highlight the latest new games that have broken cover over the past week

December 13, 2024

Game Ads

Creative trend: The evolution of the near-death snake experience in game ads

In this regular column UA and marketing expert Matej Lančarič shares his thoughts on some of the biggest topics in games

December 12, 2024

Company Spotlight

Company Spotlight: Kabam

Find out more about Kabam, the studio behind the hit games Marvel Contest of Champions and Shop Titans.

December 10, 2024

Growth In Games

How community managers can contribute more than clicks to help boost revenue

Belka Games’ head of publishing Liza Makhina shares how to set your community managers the right goals

December 10, 2024

Global Goals

Square Enix’s global growth strategy too often overlooks mobile

After shutting down multiple mobile games in recent years, Square Enix launches Emberstoria - another Japan exclusive

December 9, 2024

Hot Five

Hot Five: Infinity Nikki goes global, Royal Kingdom beats Royal Match, and Pokémon TCG Pocket makes $200m in first month

Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz

December 6, 2024

Week That Was

Royal Kingdom’s $2.4m debut, Infinity Nikki’s launch and Pokémon TCG Pocket rivals Pokémon Go's early success | Week in Views

The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories

December 6, 2024

New Games

New release roundup: Infinity Nikki, Animal Crossing, Emberstoria, Airoheart, and more

We highlight the latest new games that have broken cover over the past week

December 4, 2024

Pokemon Power

Pokémon TCG Pocket matches 91% of Pokémon Go’s launch month revenue through the power of playground rumours

Secret missions, 90s nostalgia and online speculation set TCG Pocket apart from the competition

December 2, 2024

Hot Five

Hot Five: Balatro's player spending surge, Supercell’s cultural shift, and Reverse: 1999’s "creative freedom"

Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz

November 29, 2024

Week That Was

Adjust's PR vacuum, Balatro's premium success, and a $100m anime hit | Week in Views

The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories

November 29, 2024

New Games

New release roundup: After Inc, King Arthur: Legends Rise, Mister Antonio, and more

We highlight the latest new games that have broken cover over the past week

November 25, 2024

Hot Five

Hot Five: Monopoly Go’s 58% decline, Adjust lays off staff, but "seismic" Pokémon TCG Pocket could be the next Pokémon Go

Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz

November 25, 2024

Fireside Chat

Full Slush 2024 transcript: Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen on the Clash of Clans developer's evolving culture

Paananen goes in-depth on Supercell's evolution, touch choices, and changes to new and live game development

November 22, 2024

Week That Was

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket breaks out, industry investment returns, Ever Crisis hits $100m | Week in Views

The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories

November 22, 2024

Five New Games

New release roundup: Royal Kingdom, DC Heroes United, TED Tumblewords, and more

We highlight the new games that have broken cover over the past week

November 22, 2024

No Bs Fridays

The celebrity effect in mobile game advertising: When stars collide with games

In this regular column UA and marketing expert Matej Lančarič shares his thoughts on some of the biggest topics in games

November 20, 2024

Jobs Roundup

November's Mobile Movers and Shakers: PlayStation's new head of mobile, Noice appoints CEO, Ubisoft names CPO, and more

Our regular roundup of the mobile games industry's movers and shakers

November 18, 2024

Hot Five

Hot Five: Royal Kingdom’s soft launch success, Microsoft eyes another acquisition, and Disney considers its next CEO

Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz

November 15, 2024

Week That Was

Microsoft’s acquisition ambitions. Jordan's rising star, and Monster Hunter Now’s event success | Week in Views

The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories

November 15, 2024

Five New Games

New release roundup: Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade, Drest, Nickelodeon Card Clash and more

We highlight five new games that have broken cover and are all set to do big business

November 12, 2024

Pocket Gamer Connects

The PGC Story - Connecting 50,000+ industry professionals, generating $billions over 10 years…

How a passion for the mobile games industry and throwing parties spawned a mobile conference monster that celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2024

November 11, 2024

Live Ops Tips

A decade of live ops: Keeping creativity, player communities and gameplay alive

Exient’s Tommy Prentice and Steve Cassar Laudi offer insight on long term live ops

November 11, 2024

Hot Five

Hot Five: Supercell acquires Space Ape, Pokémon TCG Pocket’s strong start, and Goddess of Victory: Nikke approaches $1 billion

Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz

November 8, 2024

Week That Was

Pokémon TCG Pocket’s big launch, Rainbow Six Mobile is back and is technology in a downward spiral? | Week in Views

The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories

November 8, 2024

Five New Games

New release roundup: Professor Doctor Jetpack, Drive Ahead! Carcade and more

We highlight five new games that have broken cover and are all set to do big business

November 5, 2024

Fine Tuning

Behind the scenes: How the little details in game development can make the biggest impact

Rockbite Games’ founders Avetis Zakharyan and Gevorg Kopalyan share why the team obsess over little things and easter eggs in their mobile games

November 5, 2024

Company Spotlight

Company Spotlight: Neon River

Find out more about the headhunting firm that specialises in recruiting senior executives into mobile games companies around the world.

November 4, 2024

Hot Five

Hot Five: Pokémon vs Palworld, Fingersoft layoffs, and Facebook Instant Games’ in-app purchases on iOS

Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz

November 1, 2024

Week That Was

Nintendo's curious Palworld case, Pokémon TCG Pocket launches, and Instant Games' big news | Week in Views

The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories

November 1, 2024

Five New Games

New release roundup: Pokémon TCG Pocket, Frostpunk, Bloons Card Storm, and more

We highlight five new games that have broken cover over the past week

October 31, 2024

Games First Takeaways

4 takeaways from Supercell’s Games First Helsinki 2024

We round up the insights from a day of deep dives into the industry and game design practices

October 31, 2024

Halloween Sale

Ghoulish networking tips to make connections at PG Connects London 2025 without getting spooked

October 30, 2024

Brawl Stars Character Creation

5 creative pillars for designing Brawlers in Supercell's Brawl Stars

Supercell's Fernanda Oliveira on how the team creates characters for Brawl Stars

October 29, 2024

Revenue Result

Reverse: 1999 celebrates first anniversary in the West with $100m on the horizon

The time travel title celebrated one year since global launch on October 26th

October 29, 2024

Legal Battle

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company vs. Pocket Pair: Understanding the details

Futura Digital’s Alexandra Kurdyumova and Evgenia Shikholeva explain why Nintendo is filing a patent rights lawsuit over a copyright infringement

October 28, 2024

Legal Advice

Telegram Mini Apps: What’s inside?

Futura Digital’s Alexandra Kurdyumova and Christina Sirozh share on what Telegram Mini Apps are and how to be compliant with its rules and regulations

October 28, 2024

Hot Five

Hot Five: Barbie’s UK soft launch, Supercell’s London-based hiring, and Antihero’s IDFA perspective

Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz