Pocket Gamer Connects Barcelona returns in June after our most successful launch event ever in 2025

February 9, 2026

Pocket Gamer Connects Barcelona returns in June after our most successful launch event ever in 2025

Drawing over 1,000 attendees from 47 countries in 2025, PG Connects Barcelona returns June 15th to 16th, 2026. Tickets are on sale now

Resident Evil Survival Unit launches across MENA with full Arabic language support

February 9, 2026

Arabic Localisation

Resident Evil Survival Unit launches across MENA with full Arabic language support

The mobile strategy title is now available in 17 additional MENA countries on mobile

Levellr secures $2.5m funding to scale community intelligence platform for game studios and brands

February 9, 2026

Levellr secures $2.5m funding to scale community intelligence platform for game studios and brands

The startup is focused on helping studios understand the reasons behind player behaviour

Liftoff Mobile delays IPO amid tech stocks sell-off

February 9, 2026

Liftoff Mobile delays IPO amid tech stocks sell-off

Investor caution around generative AI disruption is weighing on first-time tech listings

Hot Five: Ares Interactive raises $70m, Google's Project Genie sparks gaming shares decline, and Arknights: Endfield hits $30m in two weeks

February 9, 2026

Hot Five: Ares Interactive raises $70m, Google's Project Genie sparks gaming shares decline, and Arknights: Endfield hits $30m in two weeks

Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz

EA Sports FC Tactical to go offline as EA shuts down another mobile game

February 9, 2026

EA Sports FC Tactical to go offline as EA shuts down another mobile game

Turn-based sports title set to go offline on May 7th

Recognition for UK games, Iron Lung's indie film success and nine years of Fire Emblem Heroes | Week in Views

February 6, 2026

Recognition for UK games, Iron Lung's indie film success and nine years of Fire Emblem Heroes | Week in Views

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

New release roundup: Civilization VII Arcade Edition, Might and Magic Fates TCG, King's Gambit, and more

February 6, 2026

New release roundup: Civilization VII Arcade Edition, Might and Magic Fates TCG, King's Gambit, and more

We highlight the latest new games that have broken cover over the past week

AppMagic: Games revenue growth stalls at 0.2% in 2025 as strategy emerges as the fastest-growing genre

February 6, 2026

AppMagic: Games revenue growth stalls at 0.2% in 2025 as strategy emerges as the fastest-growing genre

AI has become mainstream in game marketing, with 56% of the top 100 grossing games using AI-driven ad creatives

European Commission finds TikTok in breach of Digital Services Act over addictive design

February 6, 2026

Tiktok Troubles

European Commission finds TikTok in breach of Digital Services Act over addictive design

Infinite scroll, autoplay and personalised recommendations were cited as potential risks to users’ mental and physical well-being

UKIE welcomes new SIC codes for UK games publishing and development

February 6, 2026

Industry Outlook

UKIE welcomes new SIC codes for UK games publishing and development

The change marks the first time the UK games industry will be formally separated from broad software and IT categories in official economic data

JetSynthesys confirms EverMerge acquisition from Big Fish Games

February 6, 2026

JetSynthesys confirms EverMerge acquisition from Big Fish Games

The deal supports JetSynthesys’ global expansion plans, with India a key growth market

NYT Games' multiplayer word game Crossplay surpasses one million downloads

February 6, 2026

NYT Games' multiplayer word game Crossplay surpasses one million downloads

Launched in January, the title marks NYT’s move from solo puzzles into real-time competitive play

2026 live ops trends: Templatisation, personalisation and AI

February 5, 2026

2026 live ops trends: Templatisation, personalisation and AI

We speak to Balancy CEO Pavel Ignatov about the latest trends in live ops and the strategies developers can employ right now

Why you should bring your finance team into product strategy

February 5, 2026

Why you should bring your finance team into product strategy

Travis Hughson from Tipalti Mass Payments explores the vital role of finance and payouts in making games a success globally

Direct-to-consumer at PGC London:

February 5, 2026

Direct-to-consumer at PGC London: "The Pandora’s Box is open"

Appcharge founder and CEO Maor Sason spoke with Play Ventures founding partner Harri Manninen at PGC London 2026 about the evolution of D2C

Arknights: Endfield hits $30m in two weeks on mobile

February 5, 2026

Endfield Earnings

Arknights: Endfield hits $30m in two weeks on mobile

Gryphline’s new gacha was released globally on January 22nd

Switch 2 surpasses 17m unit sales as Nintendo’s net sales rise 99%

February 5, 2026

Switch 2 surpasses 17m unit sales as Nintendo’s net sales rise 99%

The original Switch has become Nintendo’s best-selling console in history, at over 155m units and 1.5bn software sales

Savvy Games Group signs MoU with Alfaisal University to launch new game design program

February 5, 2026

New Partnerships

Savvy Games Group signs MoU with Alfaisal University to launch new game design program

The program will be jointly delivered by Alfaisal University and Savvy Academy, blending academic teaching with industry expertise

Roblox launches 4D generation creation feature enters beta

February 5, 2026

Roblox launches 4D generation creation feature enters beta

The new system moves beyond static assets, allowing players to generate fully interactive objects in game

Esports World Cup Foundation launches global Road to EWC qualification program

February 5, 2026

Esports World Cup

Esports World Cup Foundation launches global Road to EWC qualification program

The program links more than 230 tournaments into a single global qualification pathway

UAE developer iBloxx Studios raises $5.4m to complete development of StrayShot

February 5, 2026

UAE developer iBloxx Studios raises $5.4m to complete development of StrayShot

The funding will also support global marketing, live operations and preparation for console releases

Dubai GameExpo Summit returns in May after record 1,400 game professionals from 70 countries in 2025

February 5, 2026

Dubai GameExpo Summit returns in May after record 1,400 game professionals from 70 countries in 2025

The two-day event returns on May 20th and 21st 2026 to engage with the vibrant MENA games market once more

February 4, 2026

Making Monopoly Go

"Playfulness and mischief": The strengths of subtle storytelling in Monopoly Go

Monopoly Go's director of content design Phil Williams talks fresh events, seasons and connecting with players

February 4, 2026

Industry Voices

"It's near impossible for a small team to launch a game following the traditional UA model"

From platform expansion to AI tools, Martine Spaans and Ethan Levy discuss how mobile studios can adapt to increasing UA costs

Skillz acquires Beamable's backend tech

February 4, 2026

Skillz acquires Beamable's backend tech

Team that built the platform will continue working on the product

Scopely launches Monopoly Go Pets Season with charity-driven challenge

February 4, 2026

Scopely launches Monopoly Go Pets Season with charity-driven challenge

Pets Season links in-game play to real-world support for animal welfare organisations

Iron Lung movie breaks out at box office with $21.5m opening weekend

February 4, 2026

Iron Lung movie breaks out at box office with $21.5m opening weekend

The film was produced on a reported $3m budget by YouTuber Markiplier, who also wrote, directed and starred in the adaptation

Fractional/ launches to connect studios with senior strategy and operations expertise

February 4, 2026

Fractional/ launches to connect studios with senior strategy and operations expertise

The collective focuses on everything but making the game

Why Pocket Gamer Connects Summit San Francisco and why now?

February 3, 2026

Pgc Summit San Francisco

Why Pocket Gamer Connects Summit San Francisco and why now?

How a focused, mobile-first business summit adds value during GDC week

Nominations open for the first Top 30 US Mobile Game Makers 2026

February 3, 2026

Nominations open for the first Top 30 US Mobile Game Makers 2026

Let us know who you think should be included and why

Ares Interactive raises $70m as it plots expansion plans and new game launch

February 3, 2026

Investment News

Ares Interactive raises $70m as it plots expansion plans and new game launch

Company president Mike DeLaet discusses how the ambitious company aims to scale, potential acquisitions and the opportunities for Baseball Hits 26

Neogames: The state of Finland's games industry in 2026

February 3, 2026

Neogames: The state of Finland's games industry in 2026

Neogames Finland's Suvi Latva and KooPee Hiltunen analyse the opportunities and challenges facing the Finnish games sector

Nexon to refund MapleStory Idle RPG players following pricing error

February 3, 2026

Nexon to refund MapleStory Idle RPG players following pricing error

The company is reviewing the financial impact of the refunds on its consolidated results

LootLocker makes strategic investment in indie label Pantaloon

February 3, 2026

Indie Publishing

LootLocker makes strategic investment in indie label Pantaloon

Pantaloon offers publishing services and an email newsletter to promote indie games

Epic Games Store sees record $400m in third-party player spending

February 3, 2026

Epic Milestones

Epic Games Store sees record $400m in third-party player spending

Third-party titles generated 2.78bn hours of playtime, marking a 4% year-on-year increase

Games emerge as a dominant entry point into youth fandoms in the US and UK

February 3, 2026

Games emerge as a dominant entry point into youth fandoms in the US and UK

Fortnite, Roblox, and Minecraft rank among the top youth fandoms across both markets

Lil Wayne to headline Supercell's Clash Royale virtual halftime show

February 3, 2026

Virtual Concert

Lil Wayne to headline Supercell's Clash Royale virtual halftime show

The in-game performance will premiere globally on February 6th, 2026

UK games industry joins government delegation to China for the first time

February 3, 2026

UK games industry joins government delegation to China for the first time

The move reflects the growing importance of games to the UK’s creative economy and export strategy

Google's Project Genie sparks fall in gaming shares as industry experts question use-case

February 2, 2026

Google's Project Genie sparks fall in gaming shares as industry experts question use-case

"The direction is right. The timeline is not what traders think it is," says Storygrounds CEO Andrew Green

Nintendo’s Fire Emblem Heroes celebrates ninth anniversary and over $1.2bn in revenue

February 2, 2026

Fire Emblem Festivity

Nintendo’s Fire Emblem Heroes celebrates ninth anniversary and over $1.2bn in revenue

The strategy RPG series successfully found its mobile niche as a gacha, surpassing all other Nintendo mobile games

The Slingshot Formula: How Angry Birds joined forces with Star Wars

February 2, 2026

A Galaxy Far, Far Away

The Slingshot Formula: How Angry Birds joined forces with Star Wars

This book excerpt from The Slingshot Formula by Pascal Clarysse delves into the beginnings of Angry Birds: Star Wars, launched in 2012

Stillfront records $253m non-cash impairment charge

February 2, 2026

Stillfront records $253m non-cash impairment charge

The write-down is primarily linked to weaker performance in Europe and North America

Gamescom LATAM 2026 launches business ticket sales with Early Bird discounts

February 2, 2026

Gamescom LATAM 2026 launches business ticket sales with Early Bird discounts

Up to 10% discounts on selected ticket categories

Tesoro XP raises $5.4m to scale its rewards platform for games

February 2, 2026

Tesoro XP raises $5.4m to scale its rewards platform for games

The company plans to expand its SDK, publisher tools, and partner network ahead of a Q1 2026 launch

India's Union Budget commits $27.3m to talent development in creative sectors

February 2, 2026

India's Union Budget commits $27.3m to talent development in creative sectors

Game development and interactive media are set to be embedded into national skilling frameworks

Hot Five: Love and Deepspace’s second anniversary, Arknights: Endfield’s payment problems, and Aristocrat Leisure sells off Big Fish Games assets

February 2, 2026

Hot Five: Love and Deepspace’s second anniversary, Arknights: Endfield’s payment problems, and Aristocrat Leisure sells off Big Fish Games assets

Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz

South Korea to seek expanded Chinese game licence approvals in 2026 strategy

February 2, 2026

South Korea to seek expanded Chinese game licence approvals in 2026 strategy

Games have been identified as a core pillar of the government’s K-culture growth agenda

One Pocket Gamer Connects mission delivered in multiple formats

February 2, 2026

Pocket Gamer Connects

One Pocket Gamer Connects mission delivered in multiple formats

How our streamlined one-day Summits facilitate high-impact outcomes

On games as a universe where

February 2, 2026

Aurora Awards Uk

On games as a universe where "we can be who we want to be, regardless of gender or disability"

Athena Worlds' Jane Whittaker on making game worlds for women, non-binary and disabled gamers