It's just weeks to go before Pocket Gamer Connects 2014.

Our first conference will be held in London on 20-21 January - you can find out more details here.

So to whet your appetite, we're finding out more about some of our speakers.

Andy Gibson set up Team Pesky in 2012 to create new mobile and console games. Its first release was Little Acorns.

What do you think has been the most significant event for mobile games during 2013?

Andy Gibson: We've been kinda busy setting up a new studio and seeing Little Acorns spread on to Windows Phone, Xbox Indie, Nintendo 3DS and PSN. Did we miss anything?

What do you think will be the biggest challenges and opportunities in 2014?

Given the sheer volume of noise in the market, the biggest challenge is building a fanbase. Retaining those players is next on the list.

How will indie developers fare? Any advice?

If we want to compete and innovate, things will be tough but the opportunities, technology and tools have never been better.

Advice? If you're launching a new game then start talking to players and press, share the stories about how games get made.

How big do you think the East-meets-West opportunity is, and which markets are you most excited about in 2014?

The opportunities in BRIC economies alone are massive so we're really focused on making casual games with a strong direction, but with wide appeal.

What are you expecting to learn from attending Pocket Gamer Connects?

I'll like to find partners to get more games to a wider audience. We're close to announcing our next project too.

What were your favourite mobile games of 2013?

Icycle: On Thin Ice by Damp Gnat - small yet perfectly formed, every facet polished and fun.

Finally, what's your New Year's resolution and what resolution would you enforce on the industry?

Fun > Sense.