AppsFlyer talks buyer signals, player targeting and staying legally compliant

February 18, 2026

AppsFlyer talks buyer signals, player targeting and staying legally compliant

At PGC London, AppsFlyer SVP and GM, data collaboration platform Edik Mitelman spoke with global director of product Adam Smart about recent tech advancements and retargeting capabilities

“Scale lets us focus on years, not quarters”: Unico Studio on building games that last

February 18, 2026

“Scale lets us focus on years, not quarters”: Unico Studio on building games that last

Unico CEO Erkay Uzun discusses why long-term live operations shape every core decision

February 18, 2026

Unity shares approach all-time low after falling 91% since November 2021

Unity shares stood at $18.36 each on closing yesterday, nearing their record low from summer 2024

EGDF urges Europe's games industry to

February 18, 2026

Industry Outlook

EGDF urges Europe's games industry to "fight forward" in 2026

The federation called on policymakers to recognise games as a strategic cultural and technological asset

Pokémon Go PvP revamped after competitive players

February 18, 2026

Pokémon Go PvP revamped after competitive players "pushed the system to its limits"

Foundational changes have been made to reduce the impact of connectivity and hardware differences between players

FirstLook launches 1.0 as it expands into a full lifecycle player relationship platform

February 18, 2026

FirstLook launches 1.0 as it expands into a full lifecycle player relationship platform

The platform now integrates playtesting, communications, analytics, rewards, creator campaigns and sentiment analysis in one suite

June’s Journey welcomes Hercule Poirot in Agatha Christie anniversary crossover

February 18, 2026

June’s Journey welcomes Hercule Poirot in Agatha Christie anniversary crossover

Players will solve puzzles across iconic Christie-inspired locations in a cosy mystery format

Saudi Arabia's PIF transfers $3bn Take-Two Stake to Savvy Games Group

February 18, 2026

Investment Shift

Saudi Arabia's PIF transfers $3bn Take-Two Stake to Savvy Games Group

The move consolidates Saudi Arabia’s global gaming investments under Savvy

Report: Global app installs climbed 10% in 2025 as sessions rose 7% year-over-year

February 18, 2026

Report: Global app installs climbed 10% in 2025 as sessions rose 7% year-over-year

Casual games led growth with 19% install gains and a 37% surge in sessions.

Ramadan festivities unfold across mobile with themed events and seasonal rewards

February 18, 2026

Ramadan festivities unfold across mobile with themed events and seasonal rewards

We’ve rounded up a selection of the most engaging and inventive in-game events and promotions currently live

Matthew Ball's State of Video Gaming in 2026:

February 17, 2026

Ready To Reflect

Matthew Ball's State of Video Gaming in 2026: "China is eating the video games industry"

Highlights from the State of Video Gaming in 2026 report include content sales growth, fewer layoffs and victory for China and Roblox

January 2026 mobile game charts: Clash Royale falls, PUBG Mobile rises, and Microfun breaks into the top 10

February 17, 2026

January 2026 mobile game charts: Clash Royale falls, PUBG Mobile rises, and Microfun breaks into the top 10

A deep dive into the global mobile game rankings across the App Store and Google Play

Monetisation, player retention and communities on Discord: Top tips incoming at PGC San Francisco

February 17, 2026

Pgc San Francisco

Monetisation, player retention and communities on Discord: Top tips incoming at PGC San Francisco

Discord senior developer Anthony Tešija will talk on stage about best practices for acquiring, retaining and monetising mobile gamers through the platform

How inclusive leadership can shape the next generation of games

February 17, 2026

Aurora Awards Uk

How inclusive leadership can shape the next generation of games

Estaris Works founder Jennifer Estaris on how inclusion benefits the whole games industry beyond fairness

Mellow launches Indie Launchpad to support game studios

February 17, 2026

Mellow launches Indie Launchpad to support game studios

The program offers six months of full access to Mellow’s contractor management tools

Pocket Gamer Connects wishes you a prosperous Lunar New Year

February 17, 2026

Pocket Gamer Connects wishes you a prosperous Lunar New Year

You can register your interest to join PG Connects Summit Shanghai 2026 and start optimising your new business year

AppLovin shares dive as much as 40% this year despite strong earnings growth

February 17, 2026

AppLovin shares dive as much as 40% this year despite strong earnings growth

The stock recently traded around $390.66, valuing the company at approximately $132bn

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile servers to shut down in April 2026

February 17, 2026

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile servers to shut down in April 2026

Players can continue accessing existing content until the April closure date

King and Yahoo Games: filling a bite-sized

February 17, 2026

Crushable Consortium

King and Yahoo Games: filling a bite-sized "appetite" with Candy Crush Crushable

Candy Crush Saga VP of marketing Luken Aragon and Yahoo head of games Andrew Pedersen discuss the new daily puzzle title

Ad monetisation basics in mobile gaming

February 16, 2026

Mobile Games University

Ad monetisation basics in mobile gaming

Aurion11 CEO and Co-founder Igor Lautar gives a detailed rundown of mobile games advertising 101

More than 10 million Duolingo users have a 365-day streak

February 16, 2026

More than 10 million Duolingo users have a 365-day streak

Of the learning app’s 50m daily users, over 10m have a year-long login streak

Supercell faces Clash Royale controversy and banks on innovation | Week in Mobile Games podcast

February 16, 2026

Podcast | Episode 83

Supercell faces Clash Royale controversy and banks on innovation | Week in Mobile Games podcast

The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode 83...

Sega’s operating income down 55% as it takes $200m impairment loss on Rovio

February 16, 2026

Sega’s operating income down 55% as it takes $200m impairment loss on Rovio

Sonic Rumble has also been highlighted for falling short of expectations across every KPI

Report: ByteDance in advanced talks to sell Moonton to Savvy Games Group for up to $7bn

February 16, 2026

Possible Acqusition

Report: ByteDance in advanced talks to sell Moonton to Savvy Games Group for up to $7bn

Sources say the transaction could close as soon as this quarter, with broad terms already agreed

Meet decision-makers at Pocket Gamer Connects Summit San Francisco

February 16, 2026

Pgc Summit San Francisco

Meet decision-makers at Pocket Gamer Connects Summit San Francisco

Where mobile games business gets done during GDC week

What to expect when Pocket Gamer Connects Barcelona returns on June 15th and 16th

February 16, 2026

Pgc Barcelona 2026

What to expect when Pocket Gamer Connects Barcelona returns on June 15th and 16th

Explore compelling industry opportunities as Pocket Gamer Connects returns to the heart of Europe’s games industry on June 15th and 16th

Mega Studio shuts down game development division after nearly five years

February 16, 2026

Mega Studio shuts down game development division after nearly five years

The studio built more than 35 games and apps, and at its peak employed nearly 40 staff

Stillfront’s top shareholders call for extraordinary meeting to elect new board and chair

February 16, 2026

Stillfront’s top shareholders call for extraordinary meeting to elect new board and chair

Laureus Capital and Knuth Capital have proposed a six-member board led by Lars-Johan Jarnheimer as chairman and Erik Forsberg as deputy chairman

Hot Five: Former Unity CEO David Helgason resigns from board, Supercell’s content creator furore, and Mattel acquires full ownership of Mattel163

February 16, 2026

Hot Five: Former Unity CEO David Helgason resigns from board, Supercell’s content creator furore, and Mattel acquires full ownership of Mattel163

Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz

End of an era at Unity, Resident Evil Survival Unit's future and Pokémon's Super Bowl appearance | Week in Views

February 13, 2026

End of an era at Unity, Resident Evil Survival Unit's future and Pokémon's Super Bowl appearance | Week in Views

The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories

Mobile Mavens: What Google’s AI world-building tech Project Genie means for games

February 13, 2026

Mobile Mavens: What Google’s AI world-building tech Project Genie means for games

Industry insiders give their opinions on the tech and its potential practical applications

Learn from Scopely, Tencent, SYBO, Jam City, Mattel and more at PGC Summit San Francisco on March 9th

February 13, 2026

Pgc Summit San Francisco

Learn from Scopely, Tencent, SYBO, Jam City, Mattel and more at PGC Summit San Francisco on March 9th

Gain insights on the latest market trends in this mobile-focused summit filled with top industry speakers

New release roundup: Cadence, Goblin Sushi, Shiren: Serpentcoil Island, and more

February 13, 2026

New release roundup: Cadence, Goblin Sushi, Shiren: Serpentcoil Island, and more

We highlight the latest new games that have broken cover over the past week

Wherever the event, Pocket Gamer Connects is all about business

February 13, 2026

Pocket Gamer Connects

Wherever the event, Pocket Gamer Connects is all about business

Why a curated B2B format works across different markets

19 MENA startups graduate from the second Exel by Merak accelerator cohort

February 13, 2026

Marvellous Mena

19 MENA startups graduate from the second Exel by Merak accelerator cohort

Each startup will receive $300,000 in funding plus mentorship and global network access

IGDA Foundation unveils new visual identity in major rebrand

February 13, 2026

IGDA Foundation unveils new visual identity in major rebrand

The move includes a new logo, redesigned website, and updated newsletter

Esports Nations Cup 2026 reveals first eight titles

February 13, 2026

Esports Nations Cup

Esports Nations Cup 2026 reveals first eight titles

Mobile leads the charge with Honor of Kings and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang fronting the initial lineup

Japan reveals plans to boost support for games and content industries as new growth pillar

February 13, 2026

Japan reveals plans to boost support for games and content industries as new growth pillar

Overseas sales of Japanese content reached $37.7bn in 2023

Supercell CEO sorry for failure to acknowledge role of content creators in Clash Royale's success

February 12, 2026

Supercell CEO sorry for failure to acknowledge role of content creators in Clash Royale's success

Ilkka Paananen takes full responsibility for blog post and thanks creators for their contribution

Ares Interactive opens pre-registration for Baseball Hits 26 featuring Cal Raleigh

February 12, 2026

Ares Interactive opens pre-registration for Baseball Hits 26 featuring Cal Raleigh

The mobile title is being developed by 7th Inning, staffed by veterans of the former MLB Tap Sports Baseball franchise

February 12, 2026

"Don’t you dare take credit": Twitch streamer Jynxzi calls out Supercell for not recognising Clash Royale content creators

"Part of me just wants to be like ... I hope the game f***g dies"

From short-term to sustainable mobile game design in a shifting market

February 12, 2026

From short-term to sustainable mobile game design in a shifting market

Sybo CEO Mathias Gredal Nørvig and Izyplay CEO Everton Baumgarten Vieira share their views on growth challenges and opportunities in mobile games

Africacomicade founder warns PC is not Africa’s monetisation solution

February 12, 2026

Africacomicade founder warns PC is not Africa’s monetisation solution

While mobile monetisation faces constraints, Michael Oscar Esio says PC carries its own systemic barriers

How doubling down on physics expertise helped Rollance stand out in a crowded market

February 12, 2026

Industry Insights

How doubling down on physics expertise helped Rollance stand out in a crowded market

Nikita Tikhomirov talks on building successful products around a studio’s core expertise

February 2026's Movers and Shakers: Shifts at Steel Media, Sega’s new CFO, Unity's board room shuffle, and more

February 12, 2026

February 2026's Movers and Shakers: Shifts at Steel Media, Sega’s new CFO, Unity's board room shuffle, and more

Our regular roundup of the mobile games industry's movers and shakers

Egypt blocks Roblox over concerns about child safety and harmful online content

February 12, 2026

Egypt blocks Roblox over concerns about child safety and harmful online content

The Supreme Council for Media Regulation is coordinating with telecom authorities to enforce the ban

Hogo Games lands fresh investment at a $10m valuation to scale its production pipeline

February 12, 2026

Hogo Games lands fresh investment at a $10m valuation to scale its production pipeline

The Türkiye-based studio plans to expand its 13-person team and accelerate upcoming titles

Ubisoft restructuring sparks international strike as 1,200 staff walk out

February 12, 2026

Ubisoft restructuring sparks international strike as 1,200 staff walk out

The walkout comes after Ubisoft announced studio closures, six game cancellations, and further cost-cutting measures

EA makes $254m on mobile this Q3 as FC Mobile drives net bookings

February 12, 2026

Revenue Results

EA makes $254m on mobile this Q3 as FC Mobile drives net bookings

Mobile represented approximately 13% of EA’s total net revenue during the three months

Former Unity CEO David Helgason exits company as Bernard Kim joins board

February 11, 2026

Former Unity CEO David Helgason exits company as Bernard Kim joins board

IronSource co-founder and former CEO Tomer Bar-Zee has also left the tech firm