Opinion
Opinion: Events like The Game Awards don't give mobile games enough representation
There is a conspicuous absence of mobile titles at arguably the biggest awards show of the year for gaming
Interview
Tjodolf Sommestad, President of King talks about the importance of teamwork to Candy Crush's huge success
"It is critical to create that culture which is creative, where we continue to be curious"
Shaping The Future Of The Industry
Meet with the likes of Playrix, Playstation, TikTok, Microsoft, Tripledot Studios, Wargaming later this month
Here’s what to expect for our upcoming exclusive PGC Leaders Summit Riyadh this Nov 30 - Dec 1
Interview
Todd Green, GM of Candy Crush at King, on the importance of player feedback to the game's decade long success
"We’ll have no shortage of good ideas from inside the team but also outside the team from millions of players."
Anniversaries
Rocket League Sideswipe on its 1-year anniversary: a new mode and platform crossover
Psyonix, developer of Rocket League Sideswipe yesterday announced their official 1st anniversary event would go live on November 16th, so 1 year on, what can we learn from it?
Collaborations
Challengermode and PUBG partner to fund amateur esports tournaments
The esports platform Challengermode and PUBG Mobile have partnered to integrate support for, and fund, amateur esports across the globe
Analysis
How Supercell’s biggest update of 2022 rocketed Clash Royale's revenue
Supercell’s latest update to their card-based battler Clash Royale brought in a big boost to revenue, Nadir Garouche broke down some of the reasons for this
Anniversaries
Candy Crush Saga on its 10th Anniversary: New features and over three billion downloads
Candy Crush Saga, one of the earliest examples of worldwide success in smartphone games, celebrates its ten-year anniversary today with some interesting numbers and new features
Financials
Krafton sees slow 2% growth in Q3 financials and 12% sales dip for PUBG mobile, but stays committed to Indian market
Although Krafton has faced many challenges continuing the operation of PUBG Mobile in India, according to its Q3 financials the company remains committed to the market
Pgc Jordan Success
Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan 2022 was our biggest show in the region yet – here’s what you missed!
1400+ attendees, 400+ leading companies, 35 countries represented and 85 expert speakers congregated at the Dead Sea for our biggest show in Jordan yet
Seventh Day Advocate
Why day seven may be too late to retarget mobile gamers
User acquisition and retention are skills that every game creator needs to know. Remerge's Director of Account Management provides insight into the crucial first few days
Investment
Big Pixel Studios veterans' Landmark Games raise $4.6m investment for co-op mobile game
The studio, comprised of industry veterans has raised at least $4.6m in investment to continue the development of their co-op mobile game “Sea of Souls”
Very Big Indie Pitch
Koala 4D's Locust swarms the competition and wins The Big Indie Pitch at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan
Winners breakdown
Acquisitions
Krafton to acquire The Ascent developer Neon Giant
Krafton’s financials reveal that the company is set to acquire developer Neon Giant, responsible for their debut game “The Ascent”
Acquisitions
Matchingham Games acquires two IPs from Pow Games in $11.7m deal
UK-based Matchingham have reportedly cut a deal with Pow Games to acquire Food Match 3D and Tile Match: Home Design Puzzle from the Turkish-based developer
Views Week
Week in Views - What caught our editorial eyes in the last seven days
The PocketGamer.biz team reflect on a week of staggering statistics and feisty financials
Success In Gaming
Finland’s highest earners are in the gaming industry, with Supercell founder Ilkka Paananen leading the charge
The country is a hub of the global mobile gaming industry
Case Studies
How the right IP can turn a kids' game into a global chart-topper
Can bringing in a franchise IP elevate the success of a game? CEO and co-founder of Layer, Rachit Moti, looks at the how and why
Strength In Numbers
Can mobile games weather the economic downturn?
As the global economy faces turmoil, which games are growing? And where do they fit in the app market? data.ai investigates
Awards
Mobile games dominate TIGA Awards 2022
The 2022 TIGA Awards saw mobile companies win numerous accolades for their work, including Kwalee, ustwo and Space ape games
News
EU Parliament votes to adopt resolution recognising importance of video game ecosystem
The EU Parliament yesterday officially adopted a resolution to provide greater support to the video game industry in the EU, including proposals for a digital preservation system
East Side Games Financials
East Side Games celebrates a 32 percent year-on-year growth, credit their success to strong IP licensing
The company credits its success to a focus on IP-based games
Track Rundown
Discover the massive opportunities in the growing MENA market at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan!
PG Connects is coming to Jordan this November 12th to 13th – don’t miss buying your ticket today and joining us this weekend!
Updates
SKAdNetwork 4.0 and how the new changes affect developers
SKAdNetwork is what advertisers on the iOS platform rely to study analytics, and the 4.0 version contains some key differences to understand
Thank You For Your Support
Our biggest show in the MENA region yet kicks off this Saturday! Don’t miss joining us
A massive thank you to our amazing partners and sponsors that are helping bring PG Connects Jordan to life! We couldn’t do it without you
Financials
Playstudio financials see continuous growth and expansion of their PlayREWARDS platform
The Las Vegas based studio acquired mobile developer Brainium earlier in the year and has already accredited strong quarterly revenue performance to this
Talking Tom & Friends
Talking Tom & Friends was the #1 mobile IP of the last ten years
The franchise has topped the MAU charts every year since 2013
Data On Diversity
A mere 1.87% of venture capital is allocated to minority-owned startups, Diversity VC finds
Survey carried out between 28 June 2022 and 20 September 2022
Company Spotlight
Company Spotlight: Audiomob
Find out more about Audiomob, the award-winning Audio Adtech company based in the UK and UAE
Interview
Frank Keienburg, Brawl Stars Game Lead, on Supercellian culture and what other platforms can learn from mobile
We interviewed Frank Keienburg at the impressive Supercell HQ in Helsinki when we visited for the Clash Fest finals in September
Appgallery Achievements
Huawei AppGallery surpasses 220,000 HMS apps and 580 million user milestones
Achieved since the initial launch in 2018
Roblox Financials
Roblox celebrates increases in both daily active users and revenue in its latest financial statement
The company’s third quarter results showcase the company’s success over the past quarter
Building For The Future
Homa readies web3 tech for game creators and players as community skyrockets
Following its $100M raise, Homa is adding web3 tools to its tech stack, enabling game creators to provide new experiences & versions of Homa’s characters to players
New Releases
Last War: Shelter Heroes from TinyBytes Games launches today from early access
The Chile-based studio TinyBytes will now officially launch their newest game, Last War: Shelter heroes from early access into full release
Financial Findings
Unity’s latest financial report reveals $322.9 million in Q3 2022 revenue and predict Q4 earnings
Up by 13% from Q3 2021
Track Rundown
Gaze into the future of the intersection between games and other media at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan!
PG Connects is coming to Jordan this November 12th to 13th – don’t miss buying your ticket today and joining us this weekend!
Interview
TinyBytes Games on the challenges of self-publishing, its new game and Massive Warfare’s esports
Chile-based studio TinyBytes has seen success and continued growth with its game Massive Warfare
Workforce Adjustments
Approximately 7% of employees laid off from Kabam after reviewing "strategic priorities"
Around 35 of company’s 500+ employees have been let go
Anything Is Possible
Anything World raises $7.5 million to make 3D content creation more accessible than ever before
The capital was raised in a funding round with investment from Acrew Capital and Alumni Ventures
PokÉmon Go Fest Live
Pokémon Go Live Events contributed $300 million to local cities in 2022
Players spent an average of $650 during the events, with many expressing a desire to return to the host cities
Mobile Market
Marvel Snap had a blockbuster release and Clash of Clans saw a 500% increase in daily iOS revenue in October
GameRefinery delves into the performance of the mobile market in October to identify the key trends
Nexon Financials
Nexon financials offer evidence to support industry analysis, and boast substantial growth
Nexon, the company behind games such as DNF Mobile, released their financials for Q3, and their results showed record revenue, rising in some areas and dipping in one key market
Studio Collabs
Capcom to collaborate with Tencent’s TiMi studios for Monster Hunter mobile game
Capcom will work alongside TiMi to produce a game based off the popular Monster Hunter franchise for mobile
Nintendo Numbers
Nintendo mobile downloads "equivalent to the cumulative unit sales total of all Nintendo hardware"
The milestone of 800 million downloads since 2016 was achieved in October
Personal Experiences
The Big Move: How Azur Games took their business out of Russia
Azur Games write about how their move from Russia came to pass, from Abandoned homes, week-long car trips, and plane tickets to random countries
Conference Overview
Our biggest show yet in the MENA region is happening this weekend – here’s everything you need to know!
Plan for the weekend ahead with a full rundown of everything happening at PG Connects Jordan this November 12th to 13th!
Asia Pacific Market
Riot Games to no longer publish major titles through Garena in SEA
Riot Games previously published its major titles League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics through Singaporean publisher Garena, but will now produce and manage online services themselves.
Growing Globally
Gismart opens new office in Warsaw with compensated language courses offered
The company’s latest European centre currently employs 40 staff members
Acquivision Blizzard
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick on the future of the Microsoft Acquisition
“Being a part of Microsoft will help us better realise our ambitions”
Track Rundown
Are NFTs the future of games? Hear from the experts at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan!
PG Connects is coming to Jordan this November 12th to 13th – don’t miss buying your ticket today and joining us this weekend!