Supercell's AI ambitions, Clash of Clans gets a Netflix series, and Pokémon TCG Pocket hits $1bn | Week in Views

Supercell's AI ambitions, Clash of Clans gets a Netflix series, and Pokémon TCG Pocket hits $1bn | Week in Views

The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories

CrazyGames' Rabia Dincer on the untapped potential of the humble web browser

Speaker Spotlight

CrazyGames' Rabia Dincer on the untapped potential of the humble web browser

"Building a great game, then figuring out monetisation and audience later. In today’s landscape, that’s backwards"

Fortnite returns, what now for the mobile market?

Consequential Comeback

Fortnite returns, what now for the mobile market?

Fortnite's return to the US App Store has far-reaching consequences

Rovio's ambitions to become a key player in Barcelona's dev scene

Barcelona Beckons

Rovio's ambitions to become a key player in Barcelona's dev scene

We speak to Rovio VP of marketing Luis de la Camara about the Angry Birds developer's Spanish operations

How Barcelona became Scopely's largest games hub

Barcelona Beckons

How Barcelona became Scopely's largest games hub

We speak to the Monopoly Go developer's director of operations Néstor Pequeño about its Spanish expansion

How to launch a new game in 2025

How to launch a new game in 2025

Our Mobile Mavens share insights and advice on launching a new game in today’s market

Why investor Jetapult is building AI platform GamePac

Why investor Jetapult is building AI platform GamePac

“Our philosophy is that tools should adapt to the studio, not the other way around," said Jetapult CEO Sharan Tulsiani

Can Squad Busters 2.0 hit the mark for Supercell?

Kill Your Darlings

Can Squad Busters 2.0 hit the mark for Supercell?

A look at the game's early failings and whether "kill your darlings" should apply to live games, too

Anyone for eTennis? An interview with Roland-Garros' Aymeric Labaste

Game Set And Match

Anyone for eTennis? An interview with Roland-Garros' Aymeric Labaste

Aymeric Labaste, Director of International Development at Roland-Garros tells PG.biz about the company's approach to eTennis and why Tennis Clash might be the future of fandom

A legal breakdown of what happens next in the Epic Games vs. Apple case shaking up the mobile market

A legal breakdown of what happens next in the Epic Games vs. Apple case shaking up the mobile market

Futura Digital partner Alexandra Kurdyumova and associate Nazar Volkov analyse the latest ruling opening up the App Store

Kiro'o Games' lofty ambitions for the African games market

Kiro'o Games' lofty ambitions for the African games market

Madiba Guillaume Olivier discusses the studio's upcoming mobile game, $1m funding goal, and its vision for the future of games in Africa.

Seven years of Zoo 2: Animal Park: Longevity, season passes, and the importance of new content

Seven years of Zoo 2: Animal Park: Longevity, season passes, and the importance of new content

We speak with Zoo 2: Animal Park’s project manager Bernd Willuhn about the game’s long-term appeal, remaining accessible to newcomers and more

Iyad Alsabouni on developing deeper experiences and more meaningful connections with players

Speaker Spotlight

Iyad Alsabouni on developing deeper experiences and more meaningful connections with players

"My advice would be to invest in user-centred design. Games that connect with players on an emotional and aesthetic level build lasting communities."

Squad Busters 2.0:

Squad Busters 2.0: "I’d say this is the biggest change to a game of this scale from Supercell and possibly ever"

Supercell head of marketing Rob Lowe and head of Squad Busters Johnathan Rowlands share insights on the latest update, reflecting on the game’s performance in its first year

Kanessa Muluneh on Rise of Fearless, play-to-earn mechanics, and tapping into Africa’s mobile audience

Marvellous Mena

Kanessa Muluneh on Rise of Fearless, play-to-earn mechanics, and tapping into Africa’s mobile audience

"I want to unlock doors that have never been opened before."

Epic spends $100m fighting Apple and Pokémon TGC Pocket rules Golden week | Week in Views

Epic spends $100m fighting Apple and Pokémon TGC Pocket rules Golden week | Week in Views

The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories

How Tripledot's AppLovin deal is positioning it as a major global force in mobile games

Major Acquisition

How Tripledot's AppLovin deal is positioning it as a major global force in mobile games

We speak with Tripledot CEO and co-founder Lior Shiff on the $800m acquisition of AppLovin’s games business

The industry reacts to landmark ruling against Apple's App Store payment policy: Part two

The industry reacts to landmark ruling against Apple's App Store payment policy: Part two

Our Mavens share their insights on what this means for the industry and what may happen next

Dream Games lands CVC investment and Pokémon TGC Pocket nears $1bn | Week in Views

Dream Games lands CVC investment and Pokémon TGC Pocket nears $1bn | Week in Views

The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories

DTC industry leaders weigh in on the Apple App Store ruling

DTC industry leaders weigh in on the Apple App Store ruling

The industry responds to Apple’s ruling that could change the face of mobile monetisation

The industry reacts to landmark ruling against Apple's App Store payment policy

The industry reacts to landmark ruling against Apple's App Store payment policy

Our Mavens share their insights on what this means for the industry and what may happen next

How King builds tournament levels for Candy Crush All Stars

How King builds tournament levels for Candy Crush All Stars

Lead level designer Therese Sander gives us a behind the scenes look at how Candy Crush All Stars levels are designed for the high-stakes competition

Jam City talks Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery’s seventh anniversary and the power of storytelling

Magic And Mysteries

Jam City talks Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery’s seventh anniversary and the power of storytelling

General manager Bryan Shaw and product lead Nicole Adams discuss immersion, loveable characters and bespoke brand alignment

Inside Once Human's mobile expansion

Inside Once Human's mobile expansion

Starry Studio's Sun Xiangyu reveals how Once Human transitioned from PC to mobile

What an IPO means for Discord, Pocketpair challenges Nintendo, and Switch 2 fuels apps surge | Week in Views

What an IPO means for Discord, Pocketpair challenges Nintendo, and Switch 2 fuels apps surge | Week in Views

The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories

The EU deals out tepid DMA fine to Apple, but potentially meaningful change

The EU deals out tepid DMA fine to Apple, but potentially meaningful change

The European Commission is trying to enforce its rules. What happens next?

Behind the scenes: How teamwork and strategy have sustained Clockmaker for over a decade

Long Term Strategy

Behind the scenes: How teamwork and strategy have sustained Clockmaker for over a decade

Belka Games' Anna Bobrikova looks at the structure, culture and strategy behind Clockmaker

UKIE CEO Nick Poole on what it really takes for an indie game to succeed globally

Speaker Spotlight

UKIE CEO Nick Poole on what it really takes for an indie game to succeed globally

"The industry has faced some tough times lately and we need honest conversations about how to build resilient teams and foster inclusive workplaces"

“The time for taking drastic action is now and it starts with all of us

“The time for taking drastic action is now and it starts with all of us"

TreesPlease Founder and CEO Laura Carter discusses how games can be used for good in the battle against climate change

A Minecraft Movie and The Last of Us fly the transmedia flag

A Minecraft Movie and The Last of Us fly the transmedia flag

A look at the successes and failures of games spinning off into other entertainment mediums

How Steer Studios launched Grunt Rush while training a new development team

Marvellous Mena

How Steer Studios launched Grunt Rush while training a new development team

"We juggled training the team, building production pipelines, and developing the game all at once, whilst gradually bringing in experts throughout production to support."

SuperPlay's CEO on launching Disney Solitaire and delivering back-to-back hits

SuperPlay's CEO on launching Disney Solitaire and delivering back-to-back hits

"We don't develop something not to launch it. We develop something to go all in and make it a top-grossing title"

A decade of Elvenar: €200 million in revenue and still growing

Decade Of Growth

A decade of Elvenar: €200 million in revenue and still growing

Product manager Anna Sieprawska speaks on a decade of the fantasy city-builder, offering insight on the games longevity

Saga’s Rebecca Liao on how AI agents can power mobile game retention

Saga’s Rebecca Liao on how AI agents can power mobile game retention

Saga’s CEO on bringing a Hero Hunters game character to life

Supercell's investment push, Minecraft movie rakes in $301m, and industry M&A hits $6.6bn | Week in Views

Supercell's investment push, Minecraft movie rakes in $301m, and industry M&A hits $6.6bn | Week in Views

The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories

Political maelstrom: Trade wars and rivalries are shaking up games and tech

Global Divisions

Political maelstrom: Trade wars and rivalries are shaking up games and tech

How the week's upheavals are creating uncertainty as to what happens next

Mobile Mavens: What are Nintendo Switch 2's chances of success and is there an opportunity for mobile devs?

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

Why Supercell wants to invest in games companies

Supercell Investments

Why Supercell wants to invest in games companies

Supercell Investments lead Jaakko Harlas tells PocketGamer.biz what its looking for, what it offers, and taking more shots at goal

How Netflix and Charlie Brooker are turning Black Mirror into more than just a TV show

From Tv To Games

How Netflix and Charlie Brooker are turning Black Mirror into more than just a TV show

Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker and Netflix’s GM of narrative games Sean Krankel share details on the collaborative process behind the new game Thronglets

The opportunity for anime games in MENA

The opportunity for anime games in MENA

Tamatem group product manager Shorouq Ghneim discusses the company's launch of Land of Heroes and anime's popularity in the region

From zero to €1.6 million: The

Entrepreneur Insights

From zero to €1.6 million: The "no-BS" guide to solopreneur freedom

UA and marketing expert Matej Lancaric shares what actually matters when building your own business

How Savvy aims to grow its games empire after $3.5bn Niantic deal

How Savvy aims to grow its games empire after $3.5bn Niantic deal

PocketGamer.biz speaks to CEO Brian Ward about buying the Pokémon Go developer Niantic, how it works with Scopely, and its plans outside of mobile

My.Games on evolving War Robots into a billion-dollar franchise

Long-term Success

My.Games on evolving War Robots into a billion-dollar franchise

Executive producer Boris Burangulov reflects on the long journey of War Robots from live ops to expanding the IP

Bad ads are killing the mobile gaming experience - here's how we fix it

Fixing The Bad Ads Problem

Bad ads are killing the mobile gaming experience - here's how we fix it

Malicious. Sexist. Misleading - and often unskippable. How do we fix the mobile ads problem?

Flipping the script: How Operative Games is reinventing interactive storytelling with AI

Living Characters

Flipping the script: How Operative Games is reinventing interactive storytelling with AI

Industry veterans Jon Snoddy and Jon Kraft discuss their new startup bringing persistent AI game characters into your everyday life

Netflix Stories cancelled, Supercell expands into film and TV, while Nintendo Switch 2 gets a launch date | Week in Views

Netflix Stories cancelled, Supercell expands into film and TV, while Nintendo Switch 2 gets a launch date | Week in Views

The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories

Trump tariffs bite just as the games industry was getting back on its feet

Trump tariffs bite just as the games industry was getting back on its feet

Ampere Analysis' Louise Wooldridge discusses the potential impacts on the sector

Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen talks AI, Brawl Stars, middle management fears and why startups should

Supercell Speaks

Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen talks AI, Brawl Stars, middle management fears and why startups should "go crazy" with fresh ideas

Paananen speaks with a16z speedrun to give advice and talk Supercell history

Jobs in Games: Why InnoGames’ Marc Morian left the games industry and what brought him back

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

Lobah on raising $12m and the opportunity for culturalised games in MENA

Marvellous Mena

Lobah on raising $12m and the opportunity for culturalised games in MENA

We talk with Lobah head of product and partnerships Ibrahim El Kawam fresh on the back of the studio's big-money investment