Pgc Aqaba
Indie developer opportunities with ID@Xbox at PG Connects Aqaba 2025
Big Indie Zone, Audience Choice Award, Very Big Indie Pitch and more
Pgc Summit Korea
Meet leading companies like Krafton, NCSoft and Garena in Korea
Expand your network at Pocket Gamer Connects Summit Korea on October 31st
Eu Regulation
Podcast: The EU's Digital Fairness Act and what it means for the games industry explained
Arcanix CSO Oscar Clark and Flux Digital Policy director of policy and public affairs Celia Pontin delve into potential impact on free-to-play
Pgc Summit Korea
Pocket Gamer Connects Summit Korea virtual tickets now available
Network online with event delegates from some of the world’s biggest companies
Online Safety
Update: Iraq bans Roblox over child safety concerns
The government said Roblox’s chat features exposed children to exploitation and cyber-extortion
New Offerings
Appcharge unveils new Android Payment Links solution
The payment solution is currently in beta and will roll out globally soon
New Offerings
MSquared launches global Partner Programme to help brands build virtual experiences
The programme lets brands create and own interactive 3D worlds that can evolve over time
Checkpoint Festival
Checkpoint Festival 2025: A celebration of Europe's playful video games renaissance
Checkpoint Festival, a four-day event hosted by Women in Games, CSAI, and the GAMM Game Museum, showcases and celebrates the cultural influence and transformative power of play
New Partnerships
Sports Interactive signs multi-year Football Manager partnership with FIFA
FM26 will now feature the FIFA World Cup, FIFA Women’s World Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup
Game Closure
EA to shut down The Sims Mobile after seven years
The game will become unplayable from January 20th, 2026
Pgc Summit Korea
Discover new investor opportunities in Korea and APAC
Gain crucial insight into one of the world’s top games markets at Pocket Gamer Connects Summit Korea, October 31st
Rapid Growth
The state of Southeast Asia's games industry in 2025
From mobile dominance to creative development Southeast Asia's games market continues to grow
Service Disruption
Amazon Web Services outage impacts Clash Royale, Pokémon Go, Fortnite, Roblox and more
Some of the world's biggest games and web services face downtime as Amazon scrambles to fix issues
New Partnerships
Mattel expands Roblox partnership with Monster High debut
Monster High debuts on Roblox October 24th, marking Mattel’s first self-published title on the platform
Funding For Games
Esports Global launches $50m fund to back companies shaping the future of games and esports
The fund is backed by Kuwait’s Alshaya family, known for major investments across multiple industries
New Partnerships
Saudi Esports Federation signs MoU with Riot Games to boost Saudi Arabia’s games and esports ecosystem
The collaboration focuses on empowering young gamers and fostering new opportunities for creators and fans
Industry Outlook
Survey: One in four game professionals laid off in the past year
39% of junior-level professionals exited the industry between 2024 and 2025
Pgc Aqaba
Pocket Gamer Connects Aqaba agenda reveal and last chance to grab Mid Term savings
Discover the conference agenda connecting you with the world’s fastest growing games sectors, November 8th and 9th
Aurora
How to make the games industry a better place in our everyday
The Gang’s Anna Erlandsson on why overall attitude matters more than numbers
Week In Views
The Digital Fairness Act explained and Final Fantasy's mobile return | Week in Views
The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories
Closure Announcement
AppLovin shuts down Array software amid allegations of unauthorised app installs
The company said the product was discontinued last quarter due to poor economic viability
Job News
2K Games appoints Ben Brinkman as new studio head of 31st Union
Brinkman to lead development of upcoming free-to-play shooter Project Ethos
Legal Proceedings
Sony opposes Tencent's legal defence over alleged Horizon inspired game lawsuit
The company called Tencent’s defence “nonsense,” saying the damage from copying Horizon has already been done
Milestone
Where Winds Meet surpasses 5m global pre-registrations ahead of launch
The game has already surpassed 30m players in China since its 2024 launch
New Game Launch
Sonic Rumble set to launch this November
The game marks the franchise’s first-ever multiplayer Sonic game
Investment News
General Intuition raises $134m to train AI agents using gameplay videos
Khosla Ventures and General Catalyst led the seed round with participation from Raine
New Games
New release roundup: Legend of Element, Maze Mice, Hirozz and more
We highlight the latest new games that have broken cover and are all set to do big business
Funding News
Tilting Point pumps $30m into two non-gaming apps
The deal builds on Tilting Point’s $150m UA fund launched in March
Unionisation
Over 400 Blizzard employees have voted to unionise under the Communications Workers of America
Organisers cite layoffs, low pay, and return-to-office policies as key reasons for unionising
Buyout Concerns
US senators raise national security concerns over $55bn Electronic Arts buyout
Open letters cite the PIF’s history of using investments to expand Saudi cultural influence
Rivrs And Roblox
Rivrs launches $1m Creator Fund to back Roblox developers in Southeast Asia
The fund will help scale promising games and support Southeast Asian teams
Funding News
Character platform ego AI raises $6.7m to make in-game characters more human-like
Funds will go towards expanding research and training its proprietary foundation model
Case Study
“Sometimes feelings matter more than metrics”: Flexus's unconventional approach to hybrid projects
Flexus founder Semyon Kozyura uses Train Miner as a case study to show the studios approach to its projects
Marvellous Mena
Copa Fantasy CEO Abdullah Eid on building MENA’s football super-app for global fans
“We’ve created a platform that feels culturally relevant while also appealing to global audiences”
Crossovers
SYBO teams up with Innersloth to bring Among Us into Subway Surfers for the first time
The crossover launches October 20th and runs for three weeks, ending November 3rd, 2025
New Offerings
Owlcat Games launches free resource hub for developers named GameDev Learning Drop
The directory features over 350 curated resources across game design, coding, narrative, and production
Pgc London
What's new for Pocket Gamer Connects London 2026
How the 2026 edition is set to be bigger in more ways than one
Pgc Summit Korea
Why global publishers are doubling down on Korea and the wider APAC market
Connect with new talent in one of the world’s top five games markets on October 31st
Tiga And Ukie
TIGA, Ukie and Video Games Council call on UK Government to change Video Games Expenditure Credit
The UK government's next budget is on November 26th, 2025
Ban Looming
Experts warn online video games could fall under Australia’s under-16 social media ban
The current policy excludes platforms built primarily for multiplayer gaming
New Offerings
Roblox is now available on the Samsung Galaxy Store
The move strengthens Samsung’s growing focus on mobile gaming and player rewards
Swiss Stakes
KPIT Technologies acquires nearly 90% of Swiss in-car gaming company N-Dream AG
N-Dream will remain independent, retaining its full leadership and team structure
Market Growth
Global app installs rose 11% in H1 2025 as APAC led growth
Adjust’s 2025 Mobile App Growth Report highlights the impact of AI-driven marketing strategies
Behind The Scenes
From a hybridcasual hit to an indie PC title: The story of My Little Universe part two
Davis Toliasvili, CEO of Estoty Riga shares on taking My Little Universe beyond mobile and into a multi-platform hit
Pgc Barcelona
AI as a "brainstorming partner" or a junior member of the team
Panellists discussed applications of AI and tips to get the most out of this tech at PGC Barcelona 2025
Mena Market
UAE launches The Emirates campaign to become ‘Startup Capital of the World’
The initiative aims to cement the UAE’s position as a global hub for entrepreneurship and innovation
Korean Games Industry
How the Korean games biz is shaping genre innovation and audience expansion
Industry experts share insight ahead of Pocket Gamer Connects Summit Korea, October 31st
Aurora
“Not fully there” but the games industry is steadily improving for women
Global Game Jam’s Tarja Porkka-Kontturi on speaking up about the challenges she faces and solutions needed to change the sector
Made For Mobile
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy to launch on mobile in 2026
A closed beta test of up to 20,000 players will take place on Android next month
Esports Education
British Esports partners with ASCL to bring esports opportunities to UK students
The MoU aims to help schools integrate competitive gaming responsibly