Welcome to PocketGamer.biz's weekly rundown of the stories clocking up the hits, picking up the click-throughs and generally keeping the advertisers happy by serving up page views.

Or, if you'd prefer, the top five stories currently dominating our readers' attention.

Each week, we'll be counting down the biggest news from the previous seven days, giving just a glimpse of the industry's big issues, from five to one.



5 simple steps to the perfect app store description

Back in the Hot Five for the second consecutive week is our guide to creating the perfect app store description.

You see, whilst making a great mobile game is undoubtedly a tough challenge, getting that game noticed in a mobile market that’s bursting at the seams is an equally daunting prospect.

So, If you’ve ever wondered what crucial factors can make the difference between a game launch to remember, and one that's instantly forgettable, you should let PocketGamer.biz contributor George Osborn show you some rather nifty tips and tricks.

Just don't forget to thank him afterwards.



Five big countries where Windows Phone is outselling iPhone

As the smartphone battle heats up, Microsoft haw seen off BlackBerry to take third place in the global OS market.

However, the US giant still needs to make huge leaps if it hopes to catch up with iOS and Android on a global scale.

There are signs to suggest that may indeed be happening though, as Fortumo has revealed that there are some territories where Windows Phone is outselling iPhone.

Should the iGiant be looking over it's shoulder?



Stateside: It's time for mobile devs to kick the IGF to the curb

With the Indie Games Festival right around the corner, last week saw Carter Dotson - senior writer at 148Apps - explain why mobile game devs might need to throw in the towel, and shift focus towards a new mobile event.

"It's fair to say the IGF has been anything but a friendly place for mobile games over the years."

"While organisers have made attempts to integrate mobile into the main awards, the recognition for the industry's biggest titles has just not been there."

"Perhaps, as an industry, we shouldn't worry about the IGF awards any more."



Charticle Special: What happened last week when Apple altered the App Store's top grossing algorithm?

If you enjoy professional insight and sumptuous charts, you'll definitely want to take a look at this Charticle special.

In this unique edition of the Charticle our editor-at-large, Jon Jordan, took a look at the chaos that ensued when Apple decided to alter the App Store's top grossing algorithm last week.

"Several sources have told PocketGamer.biz they saw the position of their F2P games moving significantly, some upwards and some downwards."

"The consensus is that Apple is now paying more attention to refunds; something Google has already taken into account with its Google Play ranking."



A tale of time and space: The making of Rymdkapsel

In our latest 'making of' we caught up with Martin Jonasson, creator of critically adored strategy game Rymdkapsel.

Jonasson explains how Rymdkapsel appeared, seemingly from nowhere, to become the latest 'darling child' of the indie scene. Eventually making it's way from PS Vita to the mobile market via iOS and Android.

"It just happened, really," says Jonasson. "I started working on the game right after GDC last year, mostly as a break from another project that was getting a bit tedious."

"The entire idea there was this tiny little concept of the station getting a hull breach, losing pressure and your little space-station-dudes would get blasted into space"