Hot Five
Hot Five: Clash of Clans: The Epic Raid board game, Machine Zone CEO out, and Final Fantasy XIV Mobile’s tentative launch date
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
New Games
New release roundup: Disney Solitaire, Jetpack Joyride Racing, TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge and more
We highlight the latest new games that have broken cover over the past week
Mena Month
The big deals that have shaped the Middle East's games industry over the past year
We take a look at the acquisitions, partnerships and other deals in the Middle East's growing market
Game Analysis
Trillions upon trillions of variations: A data-driven look at a midcore battler’s meta
Azur Games’ Vasily Novoselov takes a deep dive into the data that drives the midcore battler Kingdom Clash
Hot Five
Hot Five: Trump tariffs turmoil, Agonalea Games’ $2m funding, and games M&A hits $6.6bn in Q1
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Five New Games
New release roundup: Black Mirror: Thronglets, Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE, Rollercoaster Tycoon Classic+, and more
We highlight the latest new games that have broken cover and are all set to do big business
Mobile Mavens
Mobile Mavens: What are Nintendo Switch 2's chances of success and is there an opportunity for mobile devs?
As Nintendo prepares for the launch of the Switch 2 we spoke to our Mobile Mavens to get their insights on the next big console release
Deal Tracker
Show Me The Money: Scopely acquires Niantic's games business for $3.5bn, and Tencent invests $1.25bn in Ubisoft in March 2025
Our deal tracker highlights the key acquisitions, investments, and partnerships from the last month
Hot Five
Hot Five: AppLovin wants to acquire TikTok, Supercell's film and TV ambitions, and Netflix Stories cancelled
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Behind The Scenes
From a hybridcasual hit to an indie PC title: The story of My Little Universe
SayGames’ Dmitrii Bobrov shares on the requirements and challenges of bringing a mobile title cross-platform
Five New Games
New release roundup: Steel Paws, Disney Magic Match 3D, The Game of Life 2+ and more
We highlight the latest new games that have broken cover and are all set to do big business
Ad Insights
Why disturbing mobile ads work and how to succeed without them
Alexandra Pulinets provides an in-depth analysis of why disturbing ads are effective, their potential harm, and a better alternative
Jobs In Games
Jobs in Games: Why InnoGames’ Marc Morian left the games industry and what brought him back
In this series, we highlight the talented team members working in the games industry and how they got their break
Fireside Chats @ Pgcsf25
Expertise, experience and insight - Seven fabulous fireside chats from PGC London 2025
At PGC London 2025 HyprMX sat down with the speakers, business leaders and pioneers who are changing the future of mobile games. Here are seven of the very best
Mobile Mavens
Mobile Mavens: How serious is market saturation and is it an excuse for failure?
We asked industry experts their opinions on market saturation and how big or little its impact is
Hot Five
Hot Five: GDC takeaways, Nintendo Today app launches, and Honkai: Star Rail’s race to $2bn on mobile
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
New Games
New release roundup: Simon’s Cat Match, NBA 2K All Star, DriftX, Piano Tiles 2+ and more
We highlight the latest new games that have broken cover the past week
Company Spotlight
Company spotlight: Geniee
Find out more about Geniee, the ad-tech and marketing company which is helping publishers maximise revenue and enabling advertisers to drive real impact
Hot Five
Hot Five: Supercell’s mo.co gets invite-only launch, Blood Strike celebrates first anniversary, and Pokémon Sleep’s Legendary comeback
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Five New Games
New release roundup: mo.co, Halfbrick Sports: Football, Avatar Legends: Realms Collide and more
We highlight the latest new games that have broken cover and are all set to do big business
Gameexpo Summit
Why Dubai? The hottest city for the games industry in MENA right now
We explore the unique set of circumstances pushing the UAE’s biggest city front of stage in the fastest growing territory in games
Top Tips
Stay hungry: The mindset behind great game development
The team at Hungry Studio share on the mindset of ‘stay hungry’ and how you can apply it to games development
Company Profile
Company Spotlight: BIGO Ads
Find out more about the deep learning-based advertising platform which has helped over 50,000 clients scale their user base and maximise their ad revenue
Using Ip
How to choose IPs for a collaboration in games
Julie Levin breaks down how IP collaborations work in mobile games
Hot Five
Hot Five: Scopely acquires Pokémon Go and more for $3.5bn, Wuthering Waves hits $250m on mobile, and Sonic Rumble’s reasons for delay
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Company Spotlight
Company Spotlight: WorldWinner
Discover how WorldWinner is using skill-based gaming to deliver valuable opportunities for brands, developers, and players alike
Company Spotlight
Company Spotlight: GeeMee
Find out how GeeMee empowers publishers and developers worldwide with AI-driven user acquisition and monetisation solutions
Five New Games
New release roundup: DC: Dark Legion, Expelled!, Hill Climb Racing Lite, Be Brave, and more
We highlight the latest new games that have broken cover over the past week
The Future Of Mobile Monetisation
Xsolla's Damon Marshall on Web Shops, Cloud Gaming, and the Future of Mobile Monetisation
“We’ve seen that developers who implement Web Shops alongside their mobile games can increase LTV by 30 percent or more through loyalty programs.”
Deal Tracker
Show Me The Money: Jam City agrees Ludia sale, Scopely's rumoured $3.5bn Niantic deal, and MTG acquires Plarium in February 2025
Our deal tracker highlights the key acquisitions, investments, and partnerships from the last month
Event Checklist
Your Pocket Gamer Connects event checklist be prepared before you walk through the doors
With this checklist, you can make the most of your time attending Pocket Gamer Connects San Francisco 2025 and set yourself up for success.
Ar Attraction
How Pokémon Go developer Niantic's games stack up ahead of a potential Scopely acquisition
Rumours around Scopely’s potential AR acquisitions gets us diving into the numbers behind Niantic’s whole catalogue
Hot Five
Hot Five: Goddess of Victory: Nikke hits $1bn, Pokémon Go spikes to 2025 high, and AppLovin's shock buyer
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Week In Views
Apple’s ATT privacy policies finally face the music, and Pokémon GO’s stellar Unova event | Week in Views
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: A Perfect Day, Bellemint, Retro Slam Tennis and more
We highlight the latest new games that have broken cover over the past week
Major Market
PGC San Francisco 2025 nears after US mobile gamers spend record-breaking $28bn
Monopoly Go was the highest-grossing game on mobile, while Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 took the console crown
Recruitment Report
Who has pet projects in the games industry and what drives them?
InGame Job CEO Katya Sabirova analyses the findings from the Big Games Industry Employment Survey 2024
Hot Five
Hot Five: Pokémon wins legal battle, Playtika’s $450m "bolt-on" M&A, and Supercell unveils Boat Game
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Growth Engines
The need for growth engines: What they are and why they matter
According to a recent report by analyst Matthew Ball, the games industry shows significant growth potential in 2025. We explore what that means here - and at PG Connects San Francisco
Five New Games
New release roundup: Godzilla x Kong: Titan Chasers, Dredge, Athena Crisis, Level Tank and more
We highlight the latest new games that have broken cover over the past week
Pokemon Day
Pokémon Day 2025: Just how big a deal are Pokémon’s mobile games?
Whether it’s Pokémon TCG Pocket or Pokémon Go, the franchise has a few mobile games worth knowing about ahead of today’s Pokémon Presents
Gdc Is Coming
Pocket Gamer's ultimate GDC week 2025 party guide
When are where to go to make the most of each event around GDC 2025
Hot Five
Hot Five: Jam City to sell Ludia, Scopely could acquire Pokémon Go, and Last War hits $2bn
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Week That Was
When big acquisitions fail, the resurgence of card games, and Niantic's wildfire relief donations | Week in Views
The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories
New Games
New release roundup: Grand Mountain Adventure 2, Gear Fight!, Land of Heroes and more
We highlight the latest new games that have broken cover over the past week
Mena Guide
Seven reasons why you can't ignore the MENA market
Discover why the MENA region is becoming a global hotspot for business growth in the games industry
Job News
February’s Mobile Movers and Shakers: Exits at Space Ape, Tilting Point and Fingersoft, new leadership at Mojang and LEGO Digital Play, and more
Our regular roundup of the mobile games industry's movers and shakers
Hot Five
Hot Five: Unity’s latest layoffs, Supercell’s record $3bn year, and AppLovin’s plans to sell off apps business
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Week That Was
Who will buy AppLovin's games studios, Olympics esports delayed, and DeNA's profits surge | Week in Views
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: Dunk City Dynasty, Truck Manager 2025, The Masked Singer: Mask Mania, and more
We highlight the latest new mobile games that have broken cover over the past week