Json
ByteBrew enhances live ops offering with new features for mobile developers
ByteBrew introduces remote config conditions and JSON editor in their latest launches on their all-in-one platform
New Partnerships
Kwalee's John Wright on the strategy and vision behind Fahy Studios partnership
The VP of mobile publishing discussed Fahy Studio's unique qualities that led to the partnership, potential expansion into MENA, and their ambitious plans ahead
New Year New Ip
Super Evil Megacorp talk "co-op action" Netflix Rebel Moon game and reveal future plans
Studio head Ian Fielding reflects on Super Evil Megacorp’s 2023 and it’s future ambitions with its upcoming IP
Big Indie Pitch Stories
Martine Spaans tells us what it takes to be a Big Indie Pitch judge
Interview: We sit down with the Big Indie Pitch judge Martine Spaans
Recruitment Drive
Fortis Games bolsters senior team with string of hires from GameClub, Twitch, Mojang and more
Former GameClub CEO Dan Sherman joins as chief business officer while head of strategic programs Jing Wang takes on new role as VP of product
Regional Realities
India leads the charge while pricing concerns hinder Asian uptake in new monetisation report
Niko Partners' report shows that in-game purchases accounted for 87.8% of player spending in Asia, the Middle East and North Africa.
Here We Go
W4 Games raises $15 million to boost Godot engine development and services
Irish start-up aims to double headcount over the next 18 months
Five New Games
New release roundup: The best new mobile games from Goat Simulator chaos to a cat café RPG
We highlight five new games that have broken cover and are all set to do big business
Uk And Euro Snapshot
The largest segment in the European games market is mobile. Be part of the action at PGC London this January!
A closer look at both the UK and European games markets ahead of PG Connects London 2024
Latest In Leadership
Thunderful Group appoints four new executives in leadership shift-up
Thunderful Group’s CGO will stay on as an advisor during the transitional period
Podcast
Aampe’s Jim Laurain on the smart steps that inspire players with messaging that matters | Podcast
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team and guests give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and and what's inside this week's episode…
New Partnerships
Kwalee and Fahy Studios partner to develop global hit games in the KSA
"We are on a journey to build Saudi's first global hit game."
Milestone
Making history and smashing milestones with June's Journey
Wooga’s vice president of games Martin Müller celebrates June's Journey $1billion milestone
Layoff After Layoff
A third of the workforce slashed in 2023 as Hasbro lets go another 1,100 roles
Hasbro’s toyline sales slump is to blame, not its video games
Industry Pioneer
IGDC founder Rajesh Rao departs after 15 years and announces successor
“I will still be around, but it is time for the torch to be handed over."
Ad Application
Ad creative analysis: How to enhance ad performance in 2024
Tenjin and ObtainAds have joined forces for a report on the current state of the ad creative space and where it’s going next
Rising Stars
Black Clover M was November's breakout hit. Warcraft Rumble steps up while Genshin Impact rules
Data.ai's monthly gaming pulse for November reveals which new games globally are the ones to watch
Netflix Of Games
Netflix has nearly 90 games in development as it touts cross-platform vision
Entertainment company's long-term vision is to "make games playable on every device", says games VP Mike Verdu
Allstar Series A
Zynga and Activision Blizzard-backed Allstar raises another $12 million for content creation tools
Investors from Zynga and Activision Blizzard have previously backed Allstar; now Drive Capital has led a $12 million Series A round
On Top
Pocket Gamer Awards 2023 winners revealed
Over 350,000 PocketGamer.com readers voted across 20 categories competing for the honour of being crowned Mobile Game Of The Year by the consumer site
Speaker Spotlight
Speaker Spotlight: Nefta CEO Geeshan Willink on how the industry is facing its most challenging era
Pocket Gamer Connects London is coming January 22nd to 23rd. Time to meet some of the leading industry names that will be on stage at the event
Support From Supercell
Supercell co-founder supports $1.6M funding round in Chinese publisher MyGamez
Supercell co-founder Mikko Kodisoja, Small Giant Games co-founder Timo Soininen, Reworks co-founder Ilkka Teppo and former Riot China head of operations Daniel Wang are on board
Sweeney's Success
"The end of these ridiculous 30% fees is near." Tim Sweeney crows victory in Epic Vs Google battle
Epic Games’ Tim Sweeney has been taking to social media and more to celebrate his win over Google
Pgc Stories
PGC Stories: "It was an amazing experience for both of us and gave me the confidence to do more"
Bidstack VP of gaming Antoine Jullemier and CM Games evangelist Serg Kharchenko share their favourite PGC memories
Expanding Reach
Africa and India are in Microsoft's sights for ad-supported game streaming
The Xbox giant is planning on using ads to reach new players and expand its audience
End Of An Era
E3 is dead. And for good this time
The legacy of E3, with over a quarter of a century of gaming reveals, platform victories, surprise success and crushing defeat has comes to an end
Horror Hits
Behind the Scenes: Creating the viral hit Baby in Yellow
Team Terrible’s CEO Greg Lee shares a closer look at the game's development and what they have coming up next
Wordy Wonka
Chocs away! Word With Friends 2 lands Wonka movie multimedia promo
Zynga and Warner Bros. Pictures partner for cross-promotional campaigns
Magic Mag
MAG Interactive records biggest year yet after Wordzee marketing push
MAG Interactive recorded net sales of $34.6 million this year, at a 10% yearly increase
A New Hub
Sandsoft launches Barcelona Hub for new mobile titles
The company expects the new studio to grow steadily and create 60 new roles over the next three years
Guilty Google
An Epic victory: Google found guilty of illegal monopoly in Epic lawsuit
The Epic vs Google case has reached a verdict with a unanimous jury vote finding in favour of CEO Tim Sweeney's anti-App Store crusade
Ad Strategy
New Year - New Ad Strategy: Expert tips and predictions for mobile game advertising in 2024
Nexters Murad Khalilov offers top tips to take into 2024 to maximise your advertising strategy
Coming To Conquer
First mobile-exclusive Civilization game gets a rebrand under soft launch
Conquests and Alliances is officially rebranded as Civilization: Eras & Allies
Puzzle Power
Zach Gage and Orta Therox’s puzzle platform Puzzmo acquired by Hearst Newspapers
Gage is the dev behind SpellTower, Wordbind, Knotwords and more
Data Decisions
Apple’s privacy push continues with big implications come "Spring 2024"
Developers must be ready for Apple’s privacy manifest requirements and third-part SDK policy changes
Popularity Surge
Battlegrounds Mobile India is the fourth most searched game of 2023
After garnering an impressive $58.9 million, BGMI now sits above acclaimed titles such as Baldur's Gate 3 and Diablo IV in Google's annual 'most searched' rankings
Monster In The Making
Monster Hunter Now is a roaring success, making $100 million in under three months
Another milestone for Monster Hunter Now solidifies Niantic’s latest success
App Monetisation
Out-of-app monetisation outside of Google Play and the Apple App Store is on the rise
Coda and Niko Partners' insight into mobile game monetisation provides alternative revenue strategies and key insights for publishers
Peak Star
Peak Games explores match-3 genre with new title Star Match
Zynga-owned developer experiments further with match-3 mechanics
Making Of
Behind the scenes: The making of Zynga Socialpoint's Top Troops
Top Troops game lead Albert Fontova discusses the development of the game and its vital first few months post launch
Hot Five
Hot Five: Activision Blizzard’s app store alternative, Google Play’s download dominance and a 3D Candy Crush
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Week That Was
Week in Views - What caught our eyes in the last seven days
The Pocketgamer.biz team take their pick of this weeks big news, including a major milestone for hybridcasual, the Candy Crush crown and when digital giants have a change of heart…
Bad For Business
“This is a classic example of political point scoring taking precedence over business common sense”
CEO and founder of Matchingham Games Fatih Haltas shares his take on the controversial UK visa rules and how it’s expected to impact the gaming industry
Virtual Events
Building experiences in Roblox: Behind the scenes of virtual influencer Polar’s live event
Game developer Kokku discuss the tech and challenges they faced when delivering their latest Roblox experience event
Podcast
Kwalee’s John Wright On Attracting Valuable Users With A Loyalty-Driven Approach | Podcast
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team and guests give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and and what's inside this week's episode…
Highest Earners
Chinese mobile publishers see an end of year revenue turnaround despite industry challenges
Tencent dominates, but other publishers are also finding success with Chinese companies holding 37 of the top 100 global revenue rankings for November
Dance The Blues
Crunch time for ByteDance's gaming ambitions
Big tech pulls back from gaming again
App Stores
Former DotEmu and Playdigious co-founder announces alternative app store finder StoreRider
Xavier Liard's latest aims to provide new ways for developers to distribute their apps outside traditional platforms
Five New Games
New release roundup: The best new mobile games from Sonic’s latest adventure to a gyroscopic rhythm game
We highlight five new games that have broken cover and are all set to do big business
Big Indie Pitch Stories
Happy Volcano discusses Big Indie pitch success and their continued growth as an indie studio
Interview: We sit down with the Big Indie Pitch winner Happy Volcano