Live Ops Lessons
“We killed Clash Royale!”: What Supercell learned from failed updates
Supercell's James Back and Emilia Russell reflect on the lessons learned from two bad updates and a well-received new game mode - C.H.A.O.S.
Hot Five
Hot Five: Love and Deepspace’s 68% spending decline, Apple to change app tracking consent rules, and PUBG Mobile Light to launch in 2026
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Gamescom
Gamescom week 2026 preview: Who’s looking to make a splash?
We take a look around the Koelnmesse to see which games and companies are getting the big promotions
New Games
New release roundup: Slots & Daggers, Wobbly Life, Bendy’s Nightmare Run, and more
We highlight the latest new games that have broken cover over the past week
Powering Global Games Growth
EnJoyPay powers global game growth through payments
As game developers continue to expand into overseas markets, payments are becoming an increasingly important part of global publishing and monetisation infrastructure.
Ugc Interview
"Mobile’s dirty secret is that the install is one of the biggest drop-off points"
Atomontage co-founders Daniel Tabar and Branislav Siles discuss the AI-powered rebuild of their Virtual Matter UGC platform
Jobs Roundup
August 2026's Movers and Shakers: Supercell, Scopely, Xsolla, King, Exmox and more
Our regular roundup of the mobile games industry's movers and shakers
Big Indie Pitch
Our Winners from the Big Indie Pitch sponsored by Xsolla at PGC Summit Shanghai
Find out who took the wins in our popular indie game developer pitching contest
Pgc Nordics
How Nordic studios are using AI, from legal risk to AI-native production
In part one of a multi-part series, five industry voices from the Nordics explain how AI is changing studio culture, data analysis, creative roles, studio structure and legal risk across the region
Hot Five
Hot Five: Apple proposes 15% US link-out fee, Rotatelab secures seed investment, and Pokémon Go revenue reaches four-year high
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
New Games
New release roundup: The Division Resurgence, Dynasty Warriors: Overlord, Pigeon: A Love Story, and more
We highlight the latest new games that have broken cover over the past week
July Charts
July 2026 mobile game charts: Pokémon Go on the move, HoYoverse’s comeback, and record results for Gossip Harbor
A deep dive into the global mobile game rankings across the App Store and Google Play
Pgc Barcelona
How to keep a creative team inspired under pressure with Zynga's Javi Digiorgio
At PGC Barcelona, Zynga's Javi Digiorgio shared how he keeps a creative team motivated in one of the toughest corners of games marketing
Hot Five
Hot Five: Garena developing Palworld Online, Tripledot acquires Supersonic, and Digimon Up makes $7.9m in two weeks
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
New Games
New release roundup: Dawnfolk, My Hero Academia United Survival, Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition, and more
We highlight the latest new games that have broken cover over the past week
The Indie Edge
A tale of two indies: How Triband and Midjiwan outlasted the boom-bust cycle
Two small studios a few hundred kilometres apart are proving there's another way to build a Nordic mobile hit
Pgc Summit Montreal
Why Canada’s games industry matters: A proven test market, talent and tax breaks
From soft launches to major development hubs, Canada has become an increasingly important part of the North American games ecosystem
Pgc Nordics
A peek behind the curtain of triple-A games, with Epic Games' Ari Arnbjörnsson
At PGC Helsinki, Epic Games' Ari Arnbjörnsson lifted the lid on how triple-A games really get made, from duct-tape fixes to the hidden headaches of shipping worldwide
Hot Five
Hot Five: Palworld 1.0, puzzle’s H1 2026 performance, and Ubisoft’s mobile net bookings share almost doubles
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
China In Your Hands
China is not a translated market: How global game publishers can prepare for growth
Kash Ismail of MStars.ai outlines how publishers can lay the foundations to test, learn and scale with control in China, long before the media budget is deployed
New Games
New release roundup: Netflix Minigolf, Afterglow, CookieRun: Crumble, and more
We highlight the latest new games that have broken cover over the past week
Collaborations Roundup
July's Collabs Corner: Spider-Man in PUBG Mobile, David Beckham in Fortnite, and more
The latest crossovers in mobile games, all in one place
June Charts
June 2026 mobile game charts: World Cup events thrive, eFootball scores, and Meowdoku sweeps global installs
A deep dive into the global mobile game rankings across the App Store and Google Play
All-in On Ai
How China's game industry is using AI, from art to ad-buying
Seven industry leaders explain how artificial intelligence is changing asset creation, esports strategy, live operations, advertising and staffing - and where the technology still falls short
Call For Speakers
How you can make an impact by speaking at Pocket Gamer Connects
Grow your brand before an audience of games industry professionals
Hot Five
Hot Five: Neon raises $13m, one month of Pokémon Champions, and Tencent reportedly in talks to purchase SuperPlay
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Pgc Barcelona
Rovio's Anastasiya Kara on how live ops took over mobile's biggest games
At PGC Barcelona, Rovio's lead product manager traced live ops from a single Angry Birds power-up to the engine driving the top grossing charts
New Games
New release roundup: Poinpy, Don’t Starve Together, Tiny Bookshop, and more
We highlight the latest new games that have broken cover over the past week
Ai Gamechangers Summit
AI Gamechangers Summit: Predictions, pushback and the new investment landscape
The studios shipping AI and the investors backing it are both at PGC Shanghai's AI Gamechangers Summit - here's what they're bringing to the table
Jobs Roundup
July 2026's Movers and Shakers: Rollic, Scopely, Nodwin Gaming, Rovio and more
Our regular roundup of the mobile games industry's movers and shakers
Pgc Nordics
More than mobile: how the Nordics have expanded beyond pocket-sized play
With international hits on every hardware platform - including the best-selling game of all time - here’s why the global games industry still looks to the Nordics in 2026
Hardcore, You Know The Score
How adjoe fixes early game engagement for hardcore games
“Hardcore games already ask a lot from new users, and the reward path should feel like support.”
Hot Five
Hot Five: Roblox’s new mobile-first AI tool, H1 2026 genre analysis, and Zenless Zone Zero makes $600m in two years
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
New Games
New release roundup: Digimon Up, The Walking Dead: Aftermath, Barbie Magic Style Studio, and more
We highlight the latest new games that have broken cover over the past week
Region Focus
State of Play: How China's games industry is building a global powerhouse
China’s games industry has become a dominant force around the world. We delve into what makes it tick and ambitions for future growth
Pgc Barcelona
The winning portfolio strategies of 2026 with two and a half gamers
At PGC Barcelona, Jakub Remiar broke down the portfolio strategies quietly winning the casual market, from templatisation to knowing exactly when to copy
Pgc Barcelona
Nativex on what AI gets wrong about marketing your game in China
At PGC Barcelona, Nativex's Yolanda Huang put eight AI tools to the test on China user acquisition. The answers were outdated, incomplete and, in places, self-contradicting
Pgc Nordics
Why your boss will want you to attend this year's Pocket Gamer Connects Nordics
Compelling reasons to present to your manager why being part of the two-day event this October 20th to 21st makes sound business sense
Marvellous Mena
The race to 2030: How MENA governments turned games into a national ambition
Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Morocco all have 2030 gaming visions, but ambitions and plans are not the same thing
Pgc Summit Shanghai
What’s going on during this month’s Shanghai Games Week?
A selection of games industry events to put in your diary while you’re in town for ChinaJoy
Meet Tobid At Pgc Shanghai
ToBid: Helping global mobile games unlock growth opportunities in China
Meet the company at PGC Shanghai and find out how ToBid can help your studio find success in the Chinese games market
Hot Five
Hot Five: 10 years of Pokémon Go, Bold Games raises $6m, and Xbox to cut 3,200 jobs
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
New Games
New release roundup: Astro Arena, Beat Hazard Arcade, ZakuzakuSlash, and more
We highlight the latest new games that have broken cover over the past week
Pgc Nordics
Why the Nordics, why now?
How this small region with big results is ahead of the global game in 2026
Pgc Summit Shanghai
Who's funding, monetising and building with AI at PGC Summit Shanghai 2026
Inside the top sessions at PGC Summit Shanghai, as speakers set the scene for the ideas, insights and conversations they’ll bring to the stage
Hot Five
Hot Five: Love and Deepspace's Valko controversy, Pikmin Bloom’s spending surge, and Umamusume: Pretty Derby’s $100m year overseas
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Soft Launch
46 top mobile games in soft launch: Talking Tom Epic Ride, Brinko, WWE Generations, Mr Bullet 2 and more
The top mobile games in soft launch right now
New Games
New release roundup: Unhinged, CookieRun: Classic, Creatures of the Deep+, and more
We highlight the latest new games that have broken cover over the past week
Pgc Summit Shanghai
MyGamez on why co-publishing could be your way into China
At PGC Summit Shanghai 2025, MyGamez CEO Mikael Leinonen made the case for co-publishing as the route into the world's biggest games market
Region Focus
State of Play: The UK's games industry is set for a big year - is the Government taking notice?
A global games powerhouse, with a hugely engaged audience, the UK sector faces challenges but also has potential to grow…