Five New Games
New release roundup: The best new mobile games from a round of roguelikes to a Sonic surprise
We highlight five new games that have broken cover and are all set to do big business
Ios Upgrades
Apple's iPad problem isn't new hardware - it's new software
This week we got a new iPad with a new M4 processor… And it's precisely what nobody wanted. But a solution could be coming soon…
Dma Survey
A third of developers implementing new payment options in face of Digital Markets Act’s $18 billion opportunity
Aghanim co-CEO Constantin Andry discusses the results of a new survey into DMA awareness, and how it can significantly boost revenue and end layoffs
Hot Five
Hot Five: Supercell’s Squad Busters supremacy, Brawl Stars bounces back, and a games industry journey at King
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Top Charts
April 2024 mobile game charts: Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile loses launch momentum and Brawl Stars’ astronomical rise
Our monthly look at the global mobile game rankings across the App Store and Google Play
Esports Summit
The Esports Future Summit: 7 things we learned
Jordan’s five-year plan: lessons from industry experts at last week’s conference in Aqaba
Week That Was
Week in Views - Apple back themselves bigstyle, Clash bags Haaland and dreams come true at King
The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories
Emulation Sensation
Apple and Nintendo's Delta blues: A legal timebomb or just the new normal?
Changes to EU law have placed an app able to grant free access to Nintendo games at number one on Apple's own store. So what the 'hack' is going on?
Five New Games
New release roundup: The best new mobile games from the morality of AI to Dadish’s 3D journey
We highlight five new games that have broken cover and are all set to do big business
Squad Busters Science
Game Analysis: The evolution of Squad Busters
Game design expert Jakub Remiar takes a closer look at the tweaks Squad Busters has undertaken as it preps for its global launch
Neural Networks Now
AI everywhere: Using neural networks for asset creation, marketing and more
Playkot’s marketing production lead, Igor Mosin shares how neural networks have sped up the creative process and increased marketing success
Fabulous Fireside Chats
Hear MORE from the experts - eight MORE fabulous fireside chats from PGC London 2024
Top tips, tech and trends. Eight more fireside chats with industry thought leaders from PGC London 2024 courtesy of our friends HyprMX
Mobile Mavens
Mobile Mavens: What's the state of play for the MENA region?
Our Mavens share their thoughts on MENA market opportunities and offer advice for those doing business in the region
A Soda Saga
King’s Paula Ingvar: a games industry journey from "I’m not worthy!" to Candy Crush Soda’s VP of product
Paula Ingvar moved from traffic engineering to the games industry following encouragement from friends and has "only ever found it stimulating"
Hot Five
Hot Five: Supercell’s Squad Busters levels up, retro Nintendo on iOS, and Genshin Impact’s worst month yet
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Week That Was
Week in Views - Squads busted, Apple crushed, War zoned and Snoozin' with the Snorlax…
The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories
Q&a
Speaker Spotlight: Dubai Future Foundation's Faisal Kazim on leading Dubai's gaming charge
"The Dubai Program for Gaming has the goal of adding $1 billion annually to Dubai’s GDP and becoming a top ten city in terms of revenue in gaming."
Supercell Analysis
Have Supercell's changes supercharged its revenue?
We analyse the performance of Supercell's portfolio amid its restructure and ahead of the global launch of Squad Busters on May 29th
Five New Games
New release roundup: The best new mobile games from cartoony cats to sports stars
We highlight five new games that have broken cover and are all set to do big business
Q&a
Speaker Spotlight: Dubai NEXT's Aisha Alazab on transforming ideas into successful campaigns and funding
"It's essential to be in the right place and time - that's wherever your potential backers are likely to be."
Q&a
Speaker Spotlight: Applovin's Pankaj Choudhary talks 360 strategies for successful app marketing
"While developers in MENA tend to prioritize IAPs over ads, it's crucial to grasp the value of an IAA mix."
Mena Month
"Gaming in MENA is just starting. Investment will bring more attention to the region and create more opportunities"
Tamatem Games' CEO Hussam Hammo explains the state of play for MENA and how the region is set to surge ahead
Mobile Mavens
Mobile Mavens: Analysts share insights on Embracer Group's "rapid dissolution", "mature" split and nervy future
We reached out to games industry professionals to hear their thoughts on Embracer Groups latest strategy
Legislation Explained
The DMA Breakdown: What does the Digital Markets Act mean for your business?
The EU's Digital Markets Act has changed the stakes. But what does the new legislation really mean for your apps and how best can you take advantage of it?
Pgc Fireside Chats
Hear from the experts - eight fabulous fireside chats from PGC London 2024
At PGC London 2024 HyprMX sat down with the thought leaders, pioneers, creators and execs who are shaping mobile games. Here are eight of our favourites
Art Ascends
King’s Trevor Burrows on the power of art: "We could see our numbers literally dropping"
Farm Heroes Saga has a willingness to experiment but importantly listens to its fans so taking a U-turn back from a "fresh, more contemporary art style" proved to be a smart move
King Of King
Tjodolf Sommestad talks AI, tips for indie devs, and a day in the life of King's president
It's all about "collaboration, curiosity, and transparency." Plus plenty of data-driven decisions
Long Term Ops
Behind the scenes: How to achieve a 30% revenue increase three years after launch
Azur Games' Milana Gelmanova takes a deep dive on the long term ops of Taxi Run
Hot Five
Hot Five: Earth Day, birthdays, game closures, layoffs and more. Here's what's hot right now…
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Week That Was
Week in Views - The search for skills, billion dollar birthdays and terrific transmedia
The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories
New Games
New release roundup: Take That: This is Life, Neopets: Tales of Dacardia, Persona 5: The Phantom X and more
We highlight the latest new games that have broken cover
Q&a
Speaker Spotlight: Xsolla's Chris Meredith on making the most of D2C and today's revenue opportunities
"Companies must adopt a Direct-to-Consumer approach to maximize their revenue potential and build stronger relationships with their audience"
Chart Climbers
Chart Climbers: Brawl Stars, Legend of Mushroom, Sea of Conquest and more rise up the mobile game revenue rankings
We highlight the top trending mobile games right now
Happy Birthday
Monopoly GO! celebrates its first birthday and shares its behind-the-scenes story
And with a $3 billion revenue milestone in its sights, the world’s favourite board game-turned-mobile smash deserves a party
Hot Five
Hot Five: XCOM Legends’ rumoured shutdown, Squad Busters verges on soft launch, and Royal Match reaches $3 billion
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Profile
Company Spotlight: Elevatix
Find out more about the adtech and AI service that's helping talented developers around the globe monetise their creations, freeing them to focus on making great games
Week That Was
Week in Views - Mobile gets blanked at the BAFTAs, Apple goes retro and Nintendo pulls the plug
The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories
App Stores
The opportunities and challenges facing alternative app stores
Piyush Mishra of Product Madness and Shalom Michaeli of Digital Turbine share their joint perspective on the potential of alternative app stores
Five New Games
New release roundup: The best new mobile games from Disney denizens to a gen AI puzzle solver
We highlight five new games that have broken cover and are all set to do big business
Web Shop Wisdom
Xsolla’s Andrey Kalugin talks web shops tips to get users out of mobile "jail"
Speaking at the Dubai GameExpo Summit 2023 powered by PG Connects, Andrey Kalugin suggested that devs should tailor their discounts since "whales don’t want to save money"
Blasts From The Past
Apple allows retro games on iOS at last. Here's what you can and can't do
Thanks to the EU's DMA and increasing pressure in the US, Apple have finally gone soft on one of their most hardline App Store policies. Bring on the retro games…
Pocket Preservation
End of an era: Nintendo 3DS goes offline, but what does this mean for mobile?
It's game over for both Nintendo's 3DS and Wii U as their servers are finally turned off
Hot Five
Hot Five: New VC funds for mobile, Turkish investments, and Baby Shark makes a splash in Brawl Stars
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Week That Was
Week in Views - a mobile classic turns 10, investment bounces back and your gaming questions get answered
The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories
Five New Games
New release roundup: The best new mobile games from bad botanists to bunny befrienders
We highlight five new games that have broken cover and are all set to do big business
Ua Scaling
Game Analysis: Exploring Rivergame’s Last War UA scaling strategy
How does a game earn $2 million and 200k downloads a day? Game design consultant Jakub Remiar shares a deep dive into Last War's unique features and UA strategy
Market Insights
MENA games market continues to outpace global growth as it surpasses $7 billion in revenue
Get to know the MENA market ahead of the Dubai GameExpo Summit 2024, coming up on May 1st and 2nd
Hot Five
Hot Five: GDC highlights, Tencent’s strategy shift, and Candy Crush’s biggest tournament yet
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Week That Was
Week in Views - Call of Duty Warzone: Mobile's debut, Palworld inspires Tencent, and GDC 2024 takeaways
The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories
Five New Games
New release roundup: The best new mobile games from Call of Duty Warzone: Mobile to CookieRun: Witch’s Castle
We highlight five new games that have broken cover and are all set to do big business