Best Of 2024
Isa Muhammad's top stories of 2024: Nazara's $100m M&A push, Gamathon 24, MENA's gaming boom, and China's license rebound
PocketGamer.biz MENA reporter Isa Muhammad highlights some of the top stories of 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
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
Most Installed
The most downloaded mobile games of 2024
Analysis of the games with the largest number of installs over the past year
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
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
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
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.
Year In Review
The biggest mobile games industry trends of 2024
A look back at the stories and trends that shaped the year
Top Charts
The top grossing mobile games of 2024
Analysis of the highest revenue-generating mobile titles of the year
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
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
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
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
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
Company Spotlight
Company Spotlight: Kabam
Find out more about Kabam, the studio behind the hit games Marvel Contest of Champions and Shop Titans.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Halloween Sale
Ghoulish networking tips to make connections at PG Connects London 2025 without getting spooked
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
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
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
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