Opportunities For Indies
Six reasons the Dubai GameExpo Summit is the place for indie developers to be this June!
Get an exclusive look at the incredible opportunities for indie talent at Dubai GameExpo Summit, coming up this June 21-22!
Indie Opportunities
Calling all indie developers! Pitch your game to experts at Pocket Gamer Connects Toronto this July 19th-20th
Apply to our Very Big Indie Pitch opportunities now to get your game in front of experts at our next North American show later this summer.
App Store Regulation
Google removes “Slavery Simulator” game from Play Store
The app had attracted acute controversy, particularly in Brazil
Collaborations
BMW to launch in-car gaming in partnership with AirConsole
Will allow players to use their phone for games in-car
Netease Financials
NetEase generated $3.6 billion in revenue in 2023’s first quarter
Gaming proved to be the company’s top performer, with mobile leading the charge
Nvidia Financials
Nvidia celebrates $7.2 billion in quarterly revenue
The company is forecasting a record second quarter
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Redundancies
Kabam to lay off 12% of workforce
The Marvel Contest of Champions developer undertakes restructuring
Xsolla X Youappi
Xsolla announces new partnership with marketing platform YouAppi
The new partnership sees the companies collaborate to increase engagement with users
Head In The Cloud
What is Project Q? Sony’s latest handheld console revealed
Sony’s newest device was revealed at PlayStation Showcase 2023
Deals
“It’s been a rough night…” Embracer: What went wrong?
With their share price crashing 45% in the last 24 hours what exactly IS going on at Embracer?
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Company Spotlight
Company Spotlight: Optimove
Bad Brain
NetEase introduces Canada-based Bad Brain Game Studios
The move represents a continued push for international expansion, but is mobile being left behind?
Financials
Embracer financials see lukewarm Q4 performance
The latest figures come alongside news of the collapse of $2bn deal
Interview
AppsFlyer’s Adam Smart on why cross-platform is the future
AppsFlyer has launched a new multi-platform measurement solution, perfectly timed to catch the new wave of cross-platform content
No Deal
Embracer loses out on $2bn deal at the eleventh-hour
The deal, according to CEO Lars Wingefor, was in the verbal agreement stage before being unexpectedly scuttled
Mobile X Console
Backbone and PlayStation bring the Backbone One peripheral to Android
The launch follows the release of Backbone One - PlayStation Edition for iOS
Creating Connection
BebopBee raises $4 million in funding to inspire "real-world connection" through mobile game brands
Investment from Bitkraft Ventures, Courtside Ventures, Andover, Goal Ventures and more
Showcase 2023
Sony teases push into live service and cross-platform publishing
The first information of future plans lands prior to tonight's PlayStation Showcase 2023 event
Xsolla Drops
Xsolla increases community engagement with Xsolla Drops
The campaign-based tool helps developers accelerate user acquisition and retain current players
Dungeon Hunter
GOAT Games obtains licence for Gameloft’s Dungeon Hunter Franchise
The franchise’s fifth entry was Gameloft’s highest ever revenue generating game at launch
Game Dev Rebellion
The Activism Game: How games can provoke positive change for good
Game designer and developer Daniel Fernández Galeote on how developers can play their part and motivate pro-environmental action
Q&a
Cygames' Euro and US branches make new connections with the West
“Our new branches will enable us to further strengthen our Western marketing approach”
Stellar Speaker Line-up
Meet the brilliant speakers of the Dubai GameExpo Summit!
Enjoy a sneak peek at the incredible speaker line-up we have joining us in Dubai this June 21st to 22nd!
Feature
The key to successful hypercasual prototypes
Director of Publishing at Supersonic Nir Regev shares how to best build your next prototype
Back With A Bang
PG Connects Seattle was our most forward-gazing show in North America yet – here’s what you missed!
Our first North American show of the year welcomed more than 700 delegates, 390 companies, 110 speakers and 30 countries represented!
Expansion
AppsFlyer keeps pace with cross-platform marketing and measurement tools
Game makers can get the stats they need and feel the benefit across multiple platforms
Q&a
Rusty Lake co-founder Robin Ras celebrates success and shares what's next for the studio
Creating a shared, surrealistic world for their games is just one part of what makes Rusty Lake unique…
Breakthrough Gaming
Asset 15 is a new AR game from the director of The Bourne Identity
Studio 30 Ninjas was founded by director-producer Doug Liman
Collaborations
Outfit7 brings Talking Tom to in-car entertainment
The studio will partner with Google for their first in-car collaboration
Coming Soon
NetEase showcases Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings games and a Vikings crossover
19 games were shown off in the English presentation of the company's latest roundup
Financials
Ten Square financials sees company announcing new “strategic priorities”
Company will be focusing on core games
Financials
Tencent announces positive 2023 first quarter financials
A tantalising glimpse into the goings-on behind the scenes at Tencent
Next Level Hypercasual
It’s the end of an era in hypercasual - we can turn it into a new opportunity
Christoph Sachsenhausen, the managing director of Sunday, explains how the company is leveraging its success in a rapidly changing market
Spreading Sustainability
10 Weeks To Save the Games Industry - The Final Episode
The journey reaches an end with a recap of the 38 incredible games industry figures that took part across 10 weeks of travels
Unmissable Tracks
Dive into Web3, artificial intelligence and esports at Dubai GameExpo Summit!
Dubai GameExpo Summit is happening this June 21st-22nd, get an exclusive look at all the future-gazing content we have lined up for you at the Summit.
All About Dubai
Why Dubai? Learn more about the magnificent location of the Dubai GameExpo Summit!
Dive into Dubai and the growing games industry in the area ahead of our Summit on June 21-22.
Incredible Savings
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Fraudulent Ads
As Apple prepares to open up, they remind us of what's waiting to get onto iOS
Apple rejected 1.7 million unsecure apps and prevented over $2 billion in fraudulent transactions last year
Alternative App Stores
Hill Climb Racing 2 launches on alternative app stores
Hill Climb Racing 2 launches on alternative app stores
Video Ads
Mintegral launches Smart Video Capture and Editor for Playturbo
The feature allows advertisers to create multiple ads at once while easing localisation
Meet The Industry
Discover industry-leading networking opportunities in Toronto next month
Make the most of PG Connects’ unmissable matchmaking opportunities and pitching competition coming to Toronto this summer.
Anniversary
Hutch celebrates fifth anniversary of Top Drives with new short film
The studio published the automotive card-collector game in 2017
Expanding Markets
My.Games to establish new regional hub in Abu Dhabi
The European publisher takes a step into the MENA market
Sea Financials
Sea Group sees Q1 success, but digital entertainment disappoints
The company generated $3 billion in revenue, despite a 43% decrease in digital entertainment revenue
Interview
CipSoft’s Manuel Roth discusses TibiaME’s past, and its future
The mobile MMORPG recently celebrated its 20th anniversary - but what’s the secret to its success?
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 and discuss unexpected returns, making millions and losing them too…
China Chimes In
China approves Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition
Yet another approval counter to the UK’s decision
Nordcurrent Financials
Nordcurrent saw a 42% increase in revenue last year, despite a turbulent market
The Lithuanian game maker saw increases in both revenue and EBITDA