Ludo Ai
Need an idea for a hit new game? Ask Ludo AI
Ludo opens up to the world and early adopters will get an opportunity to access the platform free of charge
Take A Step Back
Dan Riccio steps down as Apple head of engineering
To focus on a new project
We Have Liftoff
Get millions of eyeballs focused on your games with Pocket Gamer LaunchPad #3 coming NEXT WEEK!
The digital consumer showcase event returns to put the spotlight on developers as they present their exciting upcoming titles across multiple platforms - get involved now!
Money Money Money
Video games raised $23.3 million on Kickstarter in 2020
That's a 35 per cent increase year-on-year
Trendy
4 mobile game trends to look out for in 2021
GameRefinery's Erno Kiiski weighs in on the year ahead
Welcome Aboard
Kwalee hires Max Everingham to lead its push into console and PC
"We're delighted to be welcoming Max to the team as we launch Eternal Hope, and we encourage PC and console developers of all sizes to start a conversation with us"
New Partnership
Tencent Games forms strategic partnership with RedMagic
"The in-depth cooperation between Tencent Games and RedMagic has very similar goals"
Change Up
Konami is restructuring its development teams, isn't dropping out of video games
Japanese giant dissolves its three production divisions
Partners
Anzu forms partnership with addressable media firm aMVG
"As an industry leader, aMVG has demonstrated their commitment to bringing relevant ads to relevant audiences at relevant times"
Roundtable
The next PocketGamer.biz RoundTable session takes place TODAY!
It's free to register, join in now!
Staying In Touch
Planning your 2021 conference schedule: five tips to conquer Zoom fatigue
Video conferencing is how we do business - for now at least. Here’s how to stay sane without stopping your business growth in this new online order
Working The Zoom
Five reasons to attend your first digital conference in 2021
The new normal: digital events have become an essential addition to the calendar with benefits that beat real-world conferences
Welcome To The Family
Azerion fully acquires Habbo Hotel dev Sulake
"Azerion has been supporting us to grow and develop Habbo and Hotel Hideaway for over two years now so this acquisition feels like a natural continuation of our partnership"
It's The Law
The Pokémon Company braces to stop Sword and Shield hackers
Permanent bans could be handed out
Master The Meta(verse)
Master the Meta: what’s next for the Metaverse?
This week, the MtM team digs into the ever-evolving transmedia space
Pgc Digital
Discover Hypercasual & Social Games at Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #5
One of 14 featured tracks
Meet The Investor
Nordisk Games’ partner and director of operations Markus Windelen on the key advantages of fundraising
“We challenge and support the game studio management to trigger improvements across multiple disciplines.”
Money Money Money
IMVU Inc. secures $35 million in funding
As it rebrands under its parent company Together Labs
Nakama 3.0
Announcing Nakama 3.0 - the #1 open-source game server
Nakama has become a powerhouse of games infrastructure
An Imposter!
Among Us shifts over three million Switch copies in one month
It came to the platform in December 2020
Another Owner
RuneScape dev Jagex has been acquired by The Carlyle Group
Reported to be more than the $530 million valuation
Mobile Madness
The mobile digital games market was up 5% in December
Pokemon Go was the top-grossing title
Come One Come All
Mamboo Games opens publishing applications to all developers
"We are confident that we will be able to achieve better results, so we decided to begin accepting applications from all mobile developers on the market"
Welcome To The Family
Tencent acquires majority stake in Don't Starve dev Klei Entertainment
"This partnership helps us navigate a changing industry, and helps us focus on what we do best: making unique experiences that no one else can"
Most Read
Hot Five: Apex Legends accused of 'copying', Angry Birds Journey enters soft launch, and Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes' huge revenue
The hottest articles of last week
Staying Safe
Security expert Steeve Huin on why anti-tampering and anti-cheating in games should be front of mind for developers
“Hackers are taking away money that you could invest in your next game or update”
Takin' Care Of Business
Mobile Games Jobs Weekly: Peter Moore joins Unity, Takaya Imamura retires from Nintendo, and Keywords appoints new COO
The movers, shakers and job opportunities in mobile gaming
Pgc Digital
Discover the best ways to monetise your games at Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #5
One of 14 featured tracks
Ten Years, Ten Square
Ten Square Games - from an emerging CEE local gamedev leader to a global player
We chat to Ten Square Games CEO Maciej Zużałek as the company hits a decade
Done Deal
Tencent secured 31 games-based deals in 2020
"Tencent is in no danger of losing its No.1 position in the games market, but it is beginning to feel some pressure"
Master The Meta
Master the Meta: The future of gaming subscriptions
The MTM team digs into how the business of subscriptions may evolve in a digital world
Mentally Strong
62% of parents believe mobile games help mental health
"We're heartened to see the national conversation about self-care has expanded to include playing mobile games"
Speaker Spotlight
Speaker Spotlight: King's Luke Jackson on how mobile is evolving into a serious gaming platform
PGC Digital #5 kicks off on February 8th
Exceptionalism
Voodoo best-placed in casual breakout chart but Among Us still #1
Crunching the data with App Annie
Protect The Earth
The United Nations launches Reset Earth for World Education Day
To educate the youth on protecting the ozone layer
Possible Deal
Codemasters execs approve EA's acquisition offer
Still needs the backing of other shareholders
Roundtable
The PocketGamer.biz RoundTable sessions are back! Join us live on January 26th
Our first session of the year is all about security measures in mobile games
Poc In Mobile
"There’s work to be done but it’s early days," says POC in Play co-founder Adam Campbell
"One thing I’d like to encourage is more cross-industry recruitment"
Welcome Aboard
Gamestream hires Gaëlle de Jong as director of content and licensing
“We’re pleased to welcome Gaëlle to our growing dream team at Gamestream"
Meet The Investor
Courtside Ventures’ partner Kai Bond on their cycle of investment and how raising funds with them can benefit you
“Domain expertise and a unique insight that no one else has. We want to meet a founder who can see a trend and has the knowledge, network and ability to execute on their vision.”
So Pretty
Animal Crossing is getting a makeup line
In collaboration with ColourPop
Hole In One
Team17 secures Golf With Your Friends in £12m acquisition
The company published the golf game in May last year
Getting Competitive
RAID: Shadow Legends dev Plarium partners with esports firm NAVI
"We are thrilled to partner with one of the most esteemed esports clubs in the world and continue expanding RAID's growing player base"
Pgc Digital
Get worldly insights with Global Trends at Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #5
One of 14 featured tracks
That's Growth
2021 opportunities for growth-minded game publishers
As IDFA shakes up the advertising world, Facebook Audience Network offers insight on how to keep revenues flowing
An Imposter!
Innersloth explains why Among Us updates are taking a while
The game's surprise success took the studio by surprise
Trump Card
Twitch permanetly bans Trump following the Capitol riots
“Twitch has clear rules that prohibit hateful conduct, harassment, or incitement of violence on our service, and we consider off-service events when making enforcement decisions"
Nintend'oh
Nintendo faces another Joy-Con lawsuit, this time in Canada
A class-action lawsuit has been filed due to Joy-Con drift issues
Speaker Spotlight
Speaker Spotlight: Fingersoft's Ilpo Virtanen on the "creative madness" of the games industry
PGC Digital #5 kicks off on February 8th
Welcome Back
Industry vet Peter Moore returns to games with exec role at Unity
“I’m delighted to announce that I’ve joined the incredibly-talented team at @unity3d as SVP and GM of Sports and Live Entertainment"