Anniversaries
Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Links celebrates sixth anniversary
The mobile card game version of the popular Yu-Gi-Oh franchise celebrates it’s sixth anniversary this January
Future-gazing
Look towards the frontiers of gaming with other technologies and media at Pocket Gamer Connects London
It’s time to gaze into the future of the games industry as new technologies emerge
Events
World of Tanks Terminator 2 event makes the jump from mobile to PC
World of Tank’s latest collaboration event with classic film Terminator 2 was first available through their mobile spin-off
Crypto Coin Coming
Hypercasual goliath Voodoo is launching its own blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency
Approximately 10 blockchain games are currently in development
Raising The Stakes
Saudi Arabia’s PIF increases its stake in Nintendo to 6%
The country is aiming to become the hub of the global games industry
The Place To Be
10 reasons you won’t want to miss our biggest show yet – Pocket Gamer Connects London!
Join us at the biggest event in PG Connects history this January 23rd to 24th in London! Buy your ticket today and save up to £200
Speaker Spotlight
Speaker Spotlight: Pixis' Phil Shpilberg on marketing made possible through artificial intelligence
Pocket Gamer Connects London is coming 23-24 January 2023. Time to meet some of the leading industry names that will be on stage at the event.
Services
Apple Arcade receives prominent mention in letter by Eddy Cue
Apple’s senior vice-president of Services penned a letter extolling Apple’s achievements
Gpu Upgrade
Imagination Technologies reveals IMG DXT: an immersion-boosting GPU for mobile games
The new GPU has 2.25 teraflops at FP32
Data.ai Report
Mobile consumer spend dropped to $110 billion in 2022, while downloads surged
Games such as Diablo Immortal and Apex Legends Mobile saw high adoption, but spend dropped 5%
Global Gaming
The Global Game Jam returns later this month as a hybrid event
The world’s biggest annual games creation event takes place from 30 January to 5 February 2023
Data.ai Report
Battle royale and mobile most popular with lucrative 18 to 24 demographic
Solitaire, slots and match-3 not so much… New report examines demographic preferences in different markets
Openings
NetEase Games set to open new Barcelona branch office
The Chinese gaming giant is set to make another mark in Europe, with the opening of a Barcelona office, including professionals from PC, console and mobile
Make More Of Monetisation
Five reasons why it’s more critical than ever to look to in-game advertising
Anzu's Guy Ben-dov, executive vice president of business development explains why in-game advertising is more important than ever for making your mobile game a success
Advertising
Mobile ad spend predicted to hit $362bn in 2023
Data.ai’s State of Mobile report shows the continuous growth of mobile ad spend over the past 4 years, and predicts it will hit a new high in 2023
Market Leaders
Hypercasual led the download charts in 2022, while RPGs dominated consumer spend
Data.ai have broken down the most successful genres of 2022
Launches
Fingersoft launches Lego Hillclimb Adventure into beta
As a spin-off from their lucrative Hillclimb Racing series, Fingersoft have secured the licence for Lego Hillclimb Adventures
Successful Funding
Indian developer Giga Fun Studios raises $2.4 million in funding
The round was led by Lumikai and Fireside Ventures
Track Rundown
Explore how we can improve the games industry culture at Pocket Gamer Connects London
Enjoy an exclusive look at the upcoming themes and content tracks of our upcoming event, with today’s spotlight being games industry culture
Ready, Set, Network!
Start networking right now! MeetToMatch is LIVE for Pocket Gamer Connects London
Hop into our sophisticated meeting platform and start networking with leading companies today
Netflix Games
Netflix Games is offering salaries of up to $1 million in California
The company is hoping to attract experienced candidates as it continues its push into gaming
Funding
Mobile game subscription start-up Multiscription announces $1.6m funding round
Multiscription seeks to offer developers a way to incorporate subscription services into their games
2023 In Gaming
Mobile gaming will lead the way as the industry braces for a rebound
2022 saw the games market decline for the first time, but Ampere Analysis predicts the industry will bounce back in 2023
Uk Games Industry
UKIE releases new UK Games Map, indicates 31% increase in companies
The UK Interactive Entertainment trade association has released their newest version of their UK Games Map, including key info and insights
Speaker Spotlight
Speaker Spotlight: Sandsoft's Yahsir Qureshi on game trends and cutting through the hype
Pocket Gamer Connects London is coming 23-24 January 2023. Time to meet some of the leading industry names that will be on stage at the event.
Esports
eSports sponsorships are falling, but mobile could weather the storm
Unlike other sponsors, who struggle to understand the audience that consumes eSports, mobile sponsorships are in a unique position to expand
Track Rundown
Learn how to make the most of your publishing deal at Pocket Gamer Connects London!
Enjoy an exclusive look at the upcoming themes and content tracks of our upcoming show, taking place in London this January 23rd to 24th!
Do More With Data
A deep dive into CrazyLabs transparency
CrazyLabs explains how developers and publishers can use data to inform and optimise every stage of hypercasual game design, development and live operations.
Job News
AdInMo appoints ex Bidstack VP Yasin Dabhelia to executive team
Dabhellia will assume the role of VP Programmatic
Hires
Ogury appoints new CEO Geoffroy Martin
Mobile adtech company Ogury have appointed a new CEO, amidst apparently major plans for 2023
Get The Royal Tratment
Royal Match aims at 186 million fresh impressions via its first TV commercial
Developer Dream Games is hoping for two billion exposures
Speaker Spotlight
Speaker Spotlight: AppLovin's Cyril Caël on 2023's biggest mobile market opportunities
Pocket Gamer Connects London is coming 23-24 January 2023. Time to meet some of the leading industry names that will be on stage at the event.
Mobile Investment
Dubai’s new economic plan could benefit mobile development
Dubai’s new economic development plan may result in a big boost to the UAE’s largest city, but will it boost the country’s game industry?
Opinion
Sequels Vs Updates: Start again? Or stick with what works?
When should developers create sequels for their games, and when is it smarter to stay put?
Sustainability Gaming
NetEase included in 2022’s Dow Jones sustainability indeces
The company's commitment to sustainability has been recognized by leading ESG ratings agencies
International
Can the Chinese mobile gaming industry bounce back in 2023?
With the end of zero-covid and other regulatory restrictions, can the Chinese mobile gaming industry come back to prominence?
Track Rundown
Explore the games industry through a global lens at Pocket Gamer Connects London!
Enjoy an exclusive look at the upcoming themes and content tracks of our upcoming show, taking place in London this January 23rd to 24th!
Views Week
Week in Views - What caught our editorial eyes in the last seven days
The Pocketgamer.biz team look forward to the year ahead and ponder player-friendly monetisation
New Acquisition
NetEase acquires Halo Infinite co-developer Skybox Labs
NetEase is continuing its expansion beyond mobile platforms
Australian Open
Tennis Clash and Tennis Australia announce partnership for the Australian Open
Players can win real-life prizes by taking part in virtual tennis tournaments
Pledges
Netmarble joins United Nations Global Compact
Netmarble has taken steps towards greater equity and sustainability by joining the United Nations Global Compact initiative
2023 Predictions
The Top 10 mobile games industry trends for 2023 and beyond
A data-driven look at 2023 with MobileGroove's Peggy Anne Salz. From subscription models, multiplatform and the metaverse, to the hottest overseas markets
China Gaming Market
NetEase and Tencent to resurrect discontinued games
Can't make new games? Try some old ones. The Chinese giants are rereleasing a slate of lapsed IPs in the wake of the licensing slowdown
Business
Sea Ltd freezes salaries for most staff at end of 2022
As the year wrapped up, Sea Ltd, owner of mobile developer Garena, froze salaries for staff and paid out lower bonuses for 2022
Monetisation
Vampire Survivors developer takes new approach to monetisation
In a Steam update, poncle, the developers of popular roguelike action game Vampire Survivors discussed their difficulties in bringing the game to mobile
Games Done Quick
Games Done Quick founder Mike Uyama leaving the organisation
The group raises funds for charitable causes through gaming speedruns
Opinion
Storytelling in free-to-play games: The good and the bad
While games draw acclaim for their storylines, downplaying the importance of narrative can make games more accessible
Openly Optimistic
Why mobile developers should be optimistic about 2023
In spite of 2022’s mobile revenue dip, 2023 is on the up. Kim Soares highlights the industry’s continued upward trajectory when omitting pandemic blip
Investment
Turkish developer Ace Games lands new $8m investment
The Turkish developer Ace Games, whose stakeholders include publisher Playtika, received $8m in investment late last year
About Ua
Matej Lancaric shares his tough love UA strategies, ATT response and more
Suggested UA channels include Meta, TikTok, Google Ads and others, while Facebook gets short shrift