Create A Change
4Good Games closes its seed funding round to make socially impactful games
"Our mission is to be the change we want to see in the world"
Liftoff
Paradox Interactive's Stellaris: Galaxy Command blasts out of soft launch
The free-to-play sci-fi title takes inspiration from its strategy PC counterpart
Removed
India's government bans 59 Chinese apps including TikTok
The apps were "stealing and surreptitiously transmitting users' data in an unauthorised manner"
Pgbiz Roundtable
Join us on June 30th for a blockchain-focused PocketGamer.biz RoundTable session
An introduction to blockchain, hosted by our very own Jon Jordan
Financials
MAG Interactive sees a 34 per cent growth in net sales for Q3 2020
"This is the highest turnover in a quarter for MAG since the company went public"
Jobs In Games
Remote Working: How Luna Labs CEO Steven Chard runs the company across London and Minsk from home
"I would say that being required to work remotely forced our hand internally to further improve our remote culture."
Nintendo's Rethink
The big game company that couldn't: Nintendo's mobile rethink
Jon Jordan explores Nintendo's decision to scale back on mobile
Kodisoja Leaves
Supercell co-founder Mikko Kodisoja leaves the company
Pursuing other ways of telling stories outside of games
Not Really Wonderful
The Wonderful 101 Kickstarter backers are being hit with extra charges
PlatinumGames failed to mention custom charges
Allegations
Twitch is investigating sexual abuse allegations against streamers
It will dish out permanent bans
Ninten-no
Nintendo's Osaka-based theme park opening has been delayed
Still aiming to open this year
The Why
Analysis: Player motivations in Roblox, Fortnite and Candy Crush Saga
GameRefinery runs the numbers
Pride
Microsoft donates $250,000 to LGBTQI+ organisations to celebrate Pride
"To help in their fight for LGBTQI+ rights and racial equity"
Welcome To The Club
Interview: HB Studios' senior audio designer John McCarthy on the music and commentary of PGA Tour 2K21
"I think that presenting it in a second-person POV is the part that catches people by surprise"
Hybridcasual Opportunity
PG.Biz Deep Dives: Harnessing the hybridcasual opportunity with Department of Play
Department of Play contributor Will Freeman digs into the next evolution of hypercasual
Not So Keen
It looks like Bethesda has cancelled Commander Keen on mobile
All traces have been removed from its websites
Back In Business
Nintendo Switch production is getting back on track
As long as COVID-19 stays at bay
Shoot 'em Up
Tencent Games teams up with SNK for a Metal Slug mobile title
It remains unnamed for now
Most Read
Hot Five: Rovio cancels Phoenix Rangers, Apple rejects Facebook Gaming App, and we speak to Supercell's Hay Day Pop designer
The hottest articles of last week
This Week In China
This Week in China: South Korea tries to get back into the China mobile market, and NetEase tests King of Hunters
The biggest stories straight from Beijing
#blacklivesmatter
POC in Mobile: The Game Band lead animator Cedric Adams on why we need diverse main characters
"We need to inspire and facilitate growth in diverse creators"
Takin' Care Of Business
Mobile games jobs weekly: Rogue Games shakes up its leadership, Luna Labs makes six hires, and Tom Hall joins Resolution Games
The movers, shakers and job opportunities in mobile gaming
Reviewed Policy
Apple changes up its App Store review policies
Appeals can challenge the guidelines
Financials
RuneScape subscriptions hit all-time high as Jagex revenues hit $137.6 million
"2019 was an extraordinary year," says CEO Phil Mansell
Digital Conference
What hot topics will you be talking about at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki Digital 2020?
Revealed: 14 tracks covering essential games industry insight, from global trends to development advice, coming your way in September
Launchpad
The first ever Pocket Gamer LaunchPad takes off on July 23-25
Our brand new consumer focused digital show is designed to showcase exciting new/upcoming mobile games across multiple platforms - get involved now!
Acquisition
Keywords acquires development studio Coconut Lizard
Firm was previously owned by Epic
Allegations
Ubisoft is investigating recent allegations made against staff
French firm brings in external consultants to look into the matter
Celebrate
Roblox Mobile hits $1.5 billion in lifetime revenue
The US brought in over $1 billion
Bitter Pill To Swallow
What happened to Dr. Mario World?
Nearly one year on, how has the plumber turned medical professional fared?
Order Up
Opinion: I completed Pokemon Cafe Mix in two days, and I probably won't go back
A lesson in making sure you have enough content for your puzzle game
Switch It Up
The Defold Foundation adds Nintendo Switch support to Defold engine
"It was an absolute no-brainer to start with Nintendo Switch"
Can You Survive?
Tencent is bringing Klei's Don't Starve to mobile
Closed beta for Don't Starve: Newhome starts in July
On The Rise
There will be 2.5 billion mobile gamers worldwide at the end of 2020
Overall gamer count expected to hit three billion in 2023
China Success
Will China be able to make a long-term success of its short-term gaming boom?
Nativex head of sales for Europe Ilya Gitlin digs into the data
Poilitcal Issues
ESA speaks out against Trump visa freeze
"The executive order limiting immigration undermines reasonable solutions to end the current economic crisis, stabilise our economy and help people return to work."
Claim A Freebie
Pearl Abyss renews its partnership with Amazon for free Black Desert Mobile content
For the next three months
Just Dance
Lockwood Publishing partners with World of Dance for Avakin Life content
"We believe in empowering users and pushing the limits of their self-expression"
Talking Heads
Sony, DICE, Square Enix, Bandai Namco and Wizards of the Coast all confirmed to speak at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki Digital 2020
Our speaker lineup for our online Helsinki conference begins to take shape - who will you learn from this September?
Live & Kicking
Live and Kicking: GSN Games SVP Wilhelm Taht on Bingo Bash's 10-year survival
"We've had some of the very best months in the history of Bingo Bash at the beginning of 2020"
Be Diverse
Microsoft is committing $150 million to diversity and inclusion
"We are committed to take action to help address racial injustice and inequity"
Discount Ends
LAST CHANCE to save up to $375 with Super Early Bird prices for Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki Digital 2020
The online version of our show in the home of mobile games returns this September - book now and save!
Look Who's Back
Ex-Wargaming UK head James Brooksby sets up new studio Absolutely Games
"Being back running a new studio with a great and growing future ahead is extremely exciting"
Helping Hand
Jack Tretton joins Rogue Games as a strategic advisor
"We’ve always had our sights set on console too"
Help To Learn
Unity makes its premium learning tools permanently free
"The COVID-19 pandemic has led to millions of jobs lost globally"
Winding Worlds
Indie Spotlight: Why KO_OP believes Apple Arcade is the perfect introduction for non-gamers
KO_OP art director and game designer Sam Boucher on the forming of the studio
Going Virtual
Apple's virtual reality hardware could hit the market in two years
Mike Rockwell and Jony Ive did not agree on the design
Unite 'em All
Tencent and The Pokémon Company debut Pokémon Unite
Five-versus-five MOBA will launch on mobile and Nintendo Switch
Welcome Aboard
Resolution Games welcomes Tom Hall as its new senior creative director
"I've been a fan of VR and AR for a long time"
Gamerefinery Podcast
Learn all about player motivations and archetypes with GameRefinery's Mobile GameDev Playbook podcast
Jon Jordan and Joel Julkunen chat with Oscar Clark and Kieran O'Leary about archetypes and motivations