Developer Insights
Why player-driven economies are a powerful tool for developers
Building an economy that keeps players engaged creates long-term fans that will keep coming back so that they can achieve more
Ai Game Creation
Anything World partners with Unreal Engine to expand animation and 3D modelling
The new deal follows partnerships with Ubisoft and Coheed and Cambria
Gamer's Voice
Has your game made the Pocket Gamer People's Choice Award 2023 finalists?
Get your players to vote for you by April 6th if so
Podcast
Finding and growing your niche | Podcast
Gold Town Games' Thomas Jonasson speaks to the PocketGamer.biz podcast team about the studio's work on sports management games
Playing For The Planet
2.5 million trees were planted as part of 2022’s Green Game Jam
2022 was a breakthrough year for sustainability efforts in gaming
Trade Bodies
TIGA calls on UK government for new video game investment fund
They predict a new investment fund for the UK video game industry would provide an economic boost
Spreading Sustainability
10 Weeks To Save The Games Industry – Week 7
Matchmade CEO Jiri Kupiainen and GamesForest.Club's Maria Wagner's quest reaches Prague
Wemade At Gdc 2023
Wemade – diamond sponsor at GDC 2023 – shares valuable blockchain gaming knowledge and experience
Join in the conversations with company experts on trending industry topics, wins and challenges in open sessions during the event
Esports
PUBG Mobile Super League reveals first teams and the importance of SEA region
The new league's teams include notable esports names from all around the world
Women In Games
"This is not only a viable career path, but one of the most welcoming industries in the world" - Jacki Vause of Dimoso
We get the real state of play and showcase a world of talent around International Women's Day
Gamerefinery Report
February was a huge month for crossovers and events
Marvel Snap introduced PVP mechanics, while Uma Musume: Pretty Derby raced to the number one spot
2023 Predictions
"Apple don't care about games" - Eric Kress takes a bite out of the mobile giant
Is it time to change course away from 'Deep', 'Core' games? Deconstructor of Fun's Kress maps out the road ahead
Creatives
Playtika takes potshots at Candy Crush with new Best Fiends ad campaign
“Download free, play sugar free”
Women In Games
"Having more women in the gaming industry brings diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas" - Barbara Lee of Kinetix
We get the real state of play and showcase a world of talent around International Women's Day 2023
2023 Predictions
"We're going to see declines of 5-10% in the mobile games market for two more years", claims Eric Kress
It's grim news from the keynote opener of the Google Istanbul Games Summit
Regulations
Microsoft: Acquiring mobile portion of Activision Blizzard is “key strategic objective”
The comments were made in the response to key CMA remedies for the merger
Monetisation Masterclass
Monetisation via in-game ads: why hypercasual studio Balzo works with Growzee
Balzo co-founder Giuseppe Lapenta talks to PocketGamer.biz about the studio's journey in the hypercasual genre and why it works with mobile ad expert Growzee
Q&a
Early Morning Studios' Daniel Lagergren talks new game Vendir: Plague of Lies
Behind the scenes on the inspiration and difficulties the team had in bringing the dungeon-crawler to mobile
Studio Closure
Gameloft shutters Budapest Studio amid shift away from mobile
The company is aiming for success in the console and PC markets
Indie View
"Ask for help and advice from industry peers, all the time": Adriaan de Jongh discusses surviving as an indie
Adriaan de Jongh won the big indie pitch for the third time at PGC London 2023 - we discuss what it takes to survive and thrive as an indie developer
Phasing Out
Call of Duty Mobile to be phased out when Warzone Mobile releases
The battle-royale game will supercede its predecessor as the sole CoD mobile title
Women In Games
"Women bring different leadership styles that benefit everyone, not only other women" - Agnė Vitkutė of G.Round
We get the real state of play and showcase a world of talent around International Women's Day 2023
Women In Games
"Games change people's lives. I've been amazed by their power to make this world a better place" - Iryna Afanasyeva of Sandsoft Games
We get the real state of play and showcase a world of talent around International Women's Day 2023
Reports
UK attracts $545m in ad spend in 2022 and role-playing games top for growth
A new report suggests that 2023 will see increased scrutiny of marketing strategies
Soccer Goes Mobile
Matchday secures $21 million in seed funding
The company plans to make soccer, mobile, and Web3 games more accessible
Women In Games
International Women's Day 2023: Gender inclusivity within gaming and the rise of the female gamer
GameHouse's Emmi Kuusikko takes a gender-focused snapshot of games: Where they are, and where they need to be
Big Trouble In Little China
The USA’s new trade restrictions are bad news for Nvidia
The restriction would impact Nvidia’s ability to do business with Huawei
#embraceequity
International Women’s Day: Embracing Equity in 2023, learning from the women of Steel Media
Celebrate International Women’s Day with us and learn more about the experiences of being a woman in the games industry today.
Independents
Redemption Games breaks from Applovin
The studio behind Sweet Escape will now operate independently
Q&a
Tom Van Dam on the success of Marvel Snap and what’s next for Nuverse
The senior director of global business offers his thoughts on the reason for Snap’s success and how they helped
Women In Games
International Women's Day 2023: Lisa Hau, CSO at Bidstack
We get the real state of play and showcase a world of talent for International Women's Day
Take-two Layoffs
Take-Two announces round of layoffs
The layoffs will primarily affect employees at Private Division
Uk Gaming Report
32.1% of UK gamers say that mobile is their favourite way to play
Mobile tops consoles and PCs to be the country’s top gaming platform
Women In Games
International Women's Day 2023: Harriet Hughes, CMO at Playstack
We get the real state of play and showcase a world of talent for International Women's Day
Q&a
World of Tanks Blitz’ Roman Kuzmichev on bring bigger and better cosmetics to mobile
The 3D artist from World of Tanks Blitz’ creative team answer our questions on making a mobile port and pleasing players
Women In Gaming
International Women's Day 2023: Bringing attention to women’s role in gaming
International Women’s Day is here and we'll be celebrating all week
Women In Games
International Women's Day 2023: Victoria Trofimova, co-founder and CEO of Nordcurrent
We get the real state of play and showcase a world of talent for International Women's Day
Analysis
Angry Birds was delisted due to its effect on search, not sales
Rovio says Rovio Classics: Angry Birds pushed other games from the spotlight
Muus Collective Board
Paris Hilton, Sabrina Kay, and Geetanjali Dhillon join Muus Collective’s board of advisors
The studio focuses on mobile gaming and digital collectibles
A Team Of Veterans
Former Riot Games execs raise $55 million in Series A for new studio Believer
Investments came from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Bitkraft, 1Up Ventures and more
Buying Back
Modern Times Group has repurchased 176,970 of its class B shares
The company’s repurchase programme aims to increase shareholder value and optimise capital structure
Appointments
Frameplay appoints Tencent veteran Jurgen Post as chairman of board
Post also previously served as CEO of Miniclip after its acquisition by Tencent
Analytics
Apex Legends Mobile was trailing heavily behind CoD Mobile prior to its axe
New data indicates that EA’s culling of Apex Legends Mobile may be more warranted than was previously assumed
Latin American Market
Brazil and Mexico saw 20% growth in in-app spending in 2022
Brazil is the world’s #2 market for time spent in apps
Gamescom 2023
Brazil named as official partner country for gamescom 2023
This makes Brazil the first ever partner country from Latin America
Boost Your Ad Strategy
Boost your ad strategy in 2023 with Appodeal's new insights report
How will inflation affect ad revenues? Let Appodeal reveal all the Mobile eCPM insights to boost your ad strategy in 2023!
Hires
Playtika makes two new senior hires
Gili Brudno and Darlan Monterisi join the Israeli publisher and developer
A New Fantasy
Square Enix to relocate main offices from Shinjuku to Shibuya
The move to the iconic location is due to be completed after the construction of a new building is complete
Closures
Ubisoft to shutter some European subsidiaries
Anonymous sources indicate that regional distribution centres will fall victim
Video
Pocket Gamer Connects London video round-up: Part Two
Missed the show or simply want more content? We get up close with the big names at our PGC London event