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Ai Safety
Xbox executive Asha Sharma joins US Federal Reserve task force on jobs and productivity
Sharma will help assess how artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies affect the economy and monetary policy
Game Closure
D20 Labs to shut down Sugartown after failing to secure future for web3 gaming platform
The studio said a lost technical dependency prevented several completed games from launching.
India On The Rise
India's mobile games market set to reach $2.4bn by 2029
Combined IAP and IAA revenue is expected to reach $1.5bn in 2026
Pgc Summit Shanghai
Habby's David Pan joins the 'Publishing in China' panel at PGC Summit Shanghai
One of mobile's most prolific hit-makers takes a seat on the panel unpacking what it really takes to launch and thrive in China
Market Report
Vietnam's mobile games market hits 121m downloads and $23m in revenue during May 2026
In-app purchase revenue increased 3.13% to $23m, while midcore revenue reached $32.2m
Market Growth
New Zealand game studios grow revenue 17% to $829m with rebate support
GDSR distributed $21.9m in rebates to 43 studios in 2026
New Partnerships
PubMatic and Zynga partner to expand advertiser access to premium mobile games audiences
The collaboration combines agentic advertising, commerce-enabled creative, and AI-powered media buying
Pocketgamer.biz Podcast
The truth behind mobile gaming's $17bn D2C market
We speak with Appcharge CMO Gil Tov-ly about its D2C estimates, the true value of the market and whether the trend is actually growing the industry
Mobile Mavens
"The business logic is understandable. The human cost is devastating": The Mobile Mavens on Xbox's restructuring
The Mobile Mavens discuss the latest on the Xbox reset, what challenges are ahead and why King and Mojang could play a central role in the company’s future
Xbox Redefined
The future of Xbox: What chasing one billion players means for the console giant
Xbox's new North Star is engaging one billion players daily - we look at the state of console and where the world's most played games and platforms are thriving
Industry Outlook
Games industry M&A reaches $2.3bn in Q2 2026
The quarter recorded the highest deal activity since 2022
Milestone
Bluey: Let's Play celebrates 75m downloads with biggest update yet
The update introduces a new Dress Up Mode for character customisation
Esports World Cup
Esports World Cup 2026 officially opens in Paris
The event features a record-breaking $75m prize pool
Pgc Summit Shanghai
How Thatgamecompany and NetEase grew Sky's community in China
China has become one of Sky: Children of the Light's largest and most active player bases in the world - and the partnership behind that success runs far deeper than capital or market access
Abrupt End
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis to end service in October
In-game events will continue to be updated until the end of service
Game Closure
Nintendo to shut down Mario Kart Tour in September
“Thank you for your support throughout the years”
Mobile Games Awards
Vote now! The Mobile Games Awards 2026 in association with Samsung Gaming Hub
Who do you want to win the industry's most prestigious awards this year?
In The Hot Seat
In the Hot Seat: Mattel163 COO Devin Nambiar on Uno, the East-West divide and life after the NetEase deal
Mattel163's COO Devin Nambiar gets candid about cross-border publishing and the NetEase acquisition
Pokemon Phenomenon
10 years of Pokémon Go: Making a phenomenon built to last
Scopely’s Kim Adams and Christian Kurlemann discuss forever franchises Pokémon Go and Monopoly Go at Pocket Gamer Connects Summit San Francisco
Funding News
Exclusive: Türkiye studio Bold Games raises $6m
Studio aims to grow the team and scale debut sort puzzle mobile game Market Match
Jobs Roundup
July 2026's Movers and Shakers: Xbox, Rovio, Paramount Games, Stillfront and more
Our regular roundup of the mobile games industry's movers and shakers
Pgc Nordics
Why the Nordics, why now?
How this small region with big results is ahead of the global game in 2026
Union Support
CWA vows action after Microsoft layoffs impact unionised Xbox game workers
The union plans to bargain over severance, job placements and recall rights
Backlash Continues
Love and Deepspace cancels Bilibili World 2026 appearance amid ongoing controversy
The company will reimburse affected fans for tickets, flights and hotel cancellations
Strategic Move
Xbox CEO says mobile to play key role as Microsoft restructures gaming business
Asha Sharma said the Microsoft games division spread its resources too thin
New Offerings
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey launches Roblox companion game ahead of film release
The game has already recorded 1.7 million visits
Leadership
Xbox appoints Helen Chiang as first chief operating officer
The appointment comes as Microsoft continues a broader restructuring of its Xbox business
Pgc Summit Shanghai
Why developers can't miss PG Connects Summit Shanghai
A gateway for international companies to access the world’s largest games market
Pgc Summit Shanghai
Who's funding, monetising and building with AI at PGC Summit Shanghai 2026
Inside the top sessions at PGC Summit Shanghai, as speakers set the scene for the ideas, insights and conversations they’ll bring to the stage
Not-so Mini-games
The key numbers on China's booming Mini-Games market
The Mini-Games market drove an estimated $7.65bn in revenue during 2025 from IAPs and ads
Xbox Reset
King and Mojang to report directly to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma after company "reset"
The Candy Crush and Minecraft developers were highlighted for their large player bases
Marvellous Mena
Dubai doubles down on public-private partnerships to drive gaming ambitions
Crown Prince Hamdan says the future of gaming depends on government and industry collaboration
Marvellous Mena
WOLF Qanawat on cutting churn with games, the three-persona system and building for a majlis-first audience
"In the MENA region, gaming is intensely communal. It's a digital extension of gathering in a physical ‘majlis’ meeting place or cafe"
New Offerings
YouTube launches supervised kid accounts across MENA with new parental controls
New accounts include built-in parental controls and safety protections
Studio Closure
Niantic Spatial closes New Zealand office amid enterprise shift
At least 10 employees are believed to have been laid off
Strategic Move
Stillfront extends €60 million loan facility until 2028 amid CEO search
Loan terms have been aligned with the company's revolving credit facility
Regulations
US Supreme Court allows Texas app store age verification law to take effect
Apple and Google are among the companies challenging the legislation
10 Years Of Pokemon Go
Pokémon Go celebrates 10th anniversary with over $9bn in revenue
The location-based game is the fifth highest-grossing mobile title across the decade
Sweeping Cuts
Xbox to cut 3,200 jobs and divest five studios
Microsoft is laying off 1,600 staff today and will make more staff redundant over the coming year
10 Years Of Pokemon Go
How Pokémon Go's Ambassador Programme encourages community play
Pokémon Go ambassador Jupiter Hadley talks community meetups and bonus incentives
Rebranding
Pokémon Go studio Niantic rebrands to Scopely Explore
The studio had continued using the Niantic name following its $3.5 billion acquisition by Scopely
New Partnerships
Scopely invests in ex-Umamusume Pretty Derby director's startup Studio AuKnow
The studio is led by former Uma Musume Pretty Derby content director Takuma Akitsu
Pgc Summit Shanghai
Who's coming to this month's PG Connects Summit Shanghai?
The companies you could meet in the world's biggest games market this July 29th
Funding For Games
Supercell opens applications for Africa-focused developer grants
Equity-free grants range from $20,000 to $200,000
Game Petition
Love and Deepspace 'bring back Valko' petition surpasses 229k signatures
The campaign has collected 228,970 signatures
Hot Five
Hot Five: Love and Deepspace's Valko controversy, Pikmin Bloom’s spending surge, and Umamusume: Pretty Derby’s $100m year overseas
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Funding News
Tripo AI raises $150m in Series A3 funding round
Tripo AI plans to invest further in 3D foundation models and world model technologies