The PG.biz Mobile Gaming Mavens debate the future of social mobile platforms
Will it be OpenFeint/GREE or DeNA/mobage or another?
10 things we learned from AppNation 2011
The state of the union
PG.biz week that was: Tapjoy tames for Apple, Nokia to serve up 'next iPhone', the real value behind GREE's OpenFeint buyout, and AppNation chatter aplenty
The past seven days' news compressed bite-sized
Opinion: Is Apple the App Store's honest gatekeeper or is it running a protection racket?
You may kiss the ring
Quality Index: The week's best iPhone games - Sword & Sworcery EP Micro, Gears, Flick Kick Chelsea
Critically acclaimed
Mobile Pie's Will Luton on how to turn pirates into useful mobile consumers
Unauthorised free can be profitable
The PG.biz Mobile Gaming Mavens on: IGDA versus Amazon Appstore
Responses range from the right thing to cheap publicity
Introducing the PG.biz Mobile Gaming Mavens
Squeezing the industry's elite on the hottest topics
PG.biz week that was: Apple alters ranking algorithm, blocks app incentivisation, sues Samsung and sells 189m devices, while OpenFeint and SGN buyouts get cash flowing
The past seven days' news compressed bite-sized
Quality Index: The week's best iPhone games Coin Drop, You Dont Know Jack, Woozzle
Critically acclaimed
W3i's Hayden Creque on why developers need to be open about how they are using personal data
If we don't self regulate, Apple will do it for us
Opinion: Apple's move to block app incentivisation hands Android the initiative
Over-regulation slowly killing business on iOS
Opinion: Apple's move to ban Tapjoy and Flurry is incredible
Welcome to the cruel world
PG.biz week that was: IGDA takes on Amazon, Android Market hits 3 billion downloads, Ovi Store does 3 million daily, Intel primes MeeGo, and WP7 is a slow burn
The past seven days' news compressed bite-sized
Quality Index: The week's best iPhone games World of Goo, Mission Europa, City of Secrets
Critically acclaimed
HandyGames' Christopher Kassulke on how operators can save their failing game portals
Give them what they want - free, quality content
Windows Phone 7 game sales are disappointing; there's no upside, say developers
When does a slow start become a stop?
PG.biz week that was: Gamevil likes Amazon Appstore, Honeycomb will be open, AGON stops, Zipline starts, HTC profits, Xoom hasn't, 4th & Battery rejected, and Apple gets game PR
The news of the past seven days compressed
Quality Index: The week's best iPhone games Forget-Me-Not, Mos Speedrun, Gunner Galaxies
Critically acclaimed
Dead Space, Tiny Wings, and NBA Jam are the top-reviewed iPhone games of Q1 2011
Critical acclaim
Great launch, but publishers also want IAP, alternative billing, Game Center, and global rollout for Amazon Appstore
Keeping the customer satisfied
Coconut Island's Wen Chen on the difficulties of being an indie developer in China
The six Ws
Opinion: Early 3DS sales surge papers over a console devoid of innovation
Handheld far too safe to deal with smartphone threat
Quality Index: The week's best iPhone games Final Fantasy III, Angry Birds Rio, Death Rally
Critically acclaimed
Analysis: Amazon Appstore has cheaper and exclusive Android titles, but Glu is selling freemium games
Reverse psychology
Appy's Paul O'Connor on four ways to create happy, enthusiastic and daily gamers
Bridging social mechanics with content sharing tools
Quality Index: The week's best iPhone games - Paladog!, Float and Fight Night Champion
Critically acclaimed
Unity's Oren Tversky on Android's challenge to Apple's iPhone market strategy
How market share can drive overall success
First impressions of Amazon Appstore for Android
Solid launch is win-win for the Android platform
Unity's Oren Tversky analyses Apple's different hardware strategies
Is luxury or mass market best?
Chris Wright on how GamesAnalytics will help you make better, more profitable games
The power of real-time data
With nearly 11 million downloads, PlayFirst's focus on iOS quality and updates is paying off
Returns driven by a switch to live development and IAP
Mobile Pie's Will Luton on why Apple should eliminate the 15 minute IAP window
Despite iOS 4.3 tweak, situation still too confusing
Two years on, Lima Sky says 10 million seller Doodle Jump has Angry Birds potential
Coming to iPad, Kinetic, Windows Phone 7 and more
Quality Index: The week's best iPhone games Sky Combat and Infinight!
Critically acclaimed
Opinion: Rovio's switch from counting downloads to boasting Angry Birds' 40 million MAUs demonstrates key change of focus
From one-shot to service
Ten killer trends from GDC 2011
#gdc11 No filler trends
Quality Index: The week's best iPhone games Hot Springs Story and Speedball 2!
Critically acclaimed
Opinion: iPad 2 may be smoke and mirrors, but Apple is still a class above
It's software, not hardware, that is the key
The Pocket Gamer Awards 2011: The Winners
And Game of the Year goes to...
MoMinis looks to solve mobile game fragmentation and distribution issues with integrated ecosystem
Play nice everywhere
Quality Index: The week's best iPhone games - Tiny Wings and Puckerz!
Critically acclaimed
Five key trends we condensed from Mobile World Congress 2011
Hardware meets soft power
Quality Index: the week's best iPhone games - JellyCar 3, Starfront: Collision, Karoshi
Critically acclaimed
Opinion: Why Nokia + Microsoft has the potential to overcome iOS and Android
Two sleeping giants awake
Why Nokia's Microsoft deal is great news for mobile gaming
Xbox gains a Finnish champion
Quality Index's top-reviewed iPhone games of the week: NBA Jam and Battleheart
Critically acclaimed
Quality Index's top-reviewed iPhone games of the week: Wild Frontier and League of Evil
Critically acclaimed
Sponsored developer feature: Viaden Media
From Casino for iPad to All-in Fitness
Seven things we're going to ponder following Mobile Games Forum 2011
After the discussion comes thoughtfulness