Mobile-to-pc
Supercell to bring Clash of Clans and Clash Royale to PC for the first time
Supercell’s flagship title and spin-off will be available via Google Play Games
Company Profile
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Regulation
Apple and Google could be on the hook for $50.5 million fine in Korea
The KCC has sought remediation after accusing the two companies of anti-competitive practices on mobile
Feature
Mass games industry job losses in 2023, but is the end in sight?
Not counting the losses at Alphabet, these collective layoffs surpass 3000 jobs
Legislation
Google, Apple and others now have six months to comply with new digital markets rules
The Digital Markets Act in the EU will see digital “gatekeepers” forced to adhere to new rules
Alternative App Stores
Meta to get into the app store game as Facebook allows app downloads
The EU's Digital Markets Act is opening up app store monopolys and big players are getting ready to reap the rewards
Payments
Japan to stop Apple and Google charging through proprietary payment systems
Alternative payment systems will need to be offered
App Store Regulation
Google removes “Slavery Simulator” game from Play Store
The app had attracted acute controversy, particularly in Brazil
Collaborations
Outfit7 brings Talking Tom to in-car entertainment
The studio will partner with Google for their first in-car collaboration
Regulations
Mobile game exclusivity triggers $32m fine for Google
Outdated exclusivity practices are cited as stifling competition
Google
Google Play Games for PC comes to Europe and Japan as service expands
Google’s cross-platform service will no longer require developers to optimise before submitting
2023 Predictions
"Apple don't care about games" - Eric Kress takes a bite out of the mobile giant
Is it time to change course away from 'Deep', 'Core' games? Deconstructor of Fun's Kress maps out the road ahead
2023 Predictions
"We're going to see declines of 5-10% in the mobile games market for two more years", claims Eric Kress
It's grim news from the keynote opener of the Google Istanbul Games Summit
Service News
Google Stadia set to shutter in 2023
Google’s foray into game streaming never took off as they had hoped, judging by the imminent closure of the service. Was it simply too early to work?
Booted
Update: Epic is suing Google after Fortnite's Google Play removal
The boot follows Fortnite's removal from the Apple App Store
Events
Supercell, Google, Thatgamecompany and CCP take to G-STAR 2019 stage
Show held between November 14th and 15th in Korea's Busan