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Holds on to 17,000 strong patent library
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Throwing kindling onto the fire
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Sony Pictures launches its first original mobile IP - Suits and Swords
Mixes Blackjack with RPG
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Google's OS ruling in Asia
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Video ads and word-of-mouth marketing will be key in 2014
Cut the Rope 2 pushes Yodo1 past 100 million users in China
Game amassed 2 million downloads in first 10 days
Chart of the Week: Samsung owned the Christmas Android tablet market in the US
According to Animoca's two million new users
As Windows Phone tops iPhone, Sony admits it's 'in discussions' with Microsoft
Looking to expand the Sony spectrum
IGG to launch strategy title Castle Clash on WeChat
Tencent platform is growing up
Stateside: Developers, video sharing is your future
Let gamers record gameplay and then reap the benefits
2013 In Review: AppGratis' Simon Dawlat
Apple ban was a 'blessing in disguise'
Sponsored feature: It's time to translate market data into informed decisions says Distimo
The power of numbers
The Charticle: The launch of Angry Birds Go!
The early reaction to Rovio first F2P release
2013 In Review: PocketGamer.biz contributor Kirk Mckeand
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Indie devs hit out at YouTube over false copyright claims
Firm stands by broken policies
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IDC and App Annie lift the lid on US market
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Tapjoy describes the fragmentation
Research: iPhone receives 'significant bounce' in Europe but Android still rules
While Windows Phone rises to 10% Euro share
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Going global: Two thirds of Google Play revenue is from outside of the US
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Secrets revealed at our Mobile Mixer
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Apple sees smartphone share dip
Google: Achievements matter, 'but only if you do them right'
GDC Next: The art of engaging users with achievements
Google Play brings in 25 percent more downloads than the App Store
But iOS still rakes in twice as much revenue
iPad sinks to lowest ever market share as Android tablets surge
IDC claims power balance is shifting
A kicking from KitKat: Google aims to rid Android of fragmentation for good
Low-end phones the focus
Stateside: Nevermind launching your iOS game on Android, it's time to target your oven, too
The future of games dev is multiplatform
Sponsored feature: Why Google was right to kill spammy ads and push notifications
NativeX's Rob Weber praises Android's switch to quality
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