Marvellous Mena
"Our ultimate goal is to make web gaming seamless, scalable, and more accessible for developers worldwide"
Playgama founder Dmitry Kachmar talks funding, HTML5 popularity, influx of investment in the MENA region and more
Gotta Catch 'em All
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket smashes $400 million in 10 weeks
Player spending was lower on average in Pocket’s second month, but also saw a new record high
Very Big Indie Pitch
The Big Indie Interviews: Record Games on their award-winning social music game Starstruck Galaxy
Music battles, rhythm games, and community combine in this PGC Helsinki pitch competition second place winner from an English indie developer
Green Light
Netflix's Squid Game: Unleashed mobile game surpasses 10m downloads
Recent launch becomes the firm's fifth most downloaded game to date
Success Story
Stardew Valley sells over 41 million copies
The PC version has shifted 26m units on PC and 7.9m on Nintendo Switch
Publishing News
Former Annapurna Interactive employees take over Private Division portfolio
Haveli Investments is backing the venture
Studio Journey
How Scopely's cultural tenet of 'iterate to greatness' led to $10bn in revenue
Pocketgamer.biz catches up with Scopely Co-CEOs Walter Driver and Javier Ferreira as 2025 kicks off
Speaker Spotlight
East Side Games' Elin Jonsson on building successful brand partnerships
"Many companies rush into brand integrations or IP partnerships without fully understanding the brand’s identity"
No-pro
Meta Quest Pro is officially discontinued
The Meta Quest Pro store page now suggests customers shop for the Meta Quest 3 instead
In The Zone
Zenless Zone Zero achieves record revenue during Version 1.4 as it surpasses $250m on mobile
The urban RPG hit a peak of $8.6 million in daily player spending on December 18th, 2024
Tencent Trouble
Tencent shares fall as US designates publisher a Chinese military company
134 companies were named in this year's listing
Browser Based Games
“Conflict of Nations is as multi-platform as any other website, and that has been a challenging but instrumental factor of its success”
Dorado Games’ head of product Oliver Kutnik shares on the decade long journey of Conflict of Nations
Jobs Roundup
January's Mobile Movers and Shakers: Executive exits at Netflix, Kwalee and Mistplay, NCSoft appoints new senior VP, and more
Our regular roundup of the mobile games industry's movers and shakers
Pgc London
Save £170 on PG Connects London - ends TODAY!
Mid Term prices end at midnight for the global games industry event, January 20-21
Pgc London 2025
Learn lessons from launching Balatro at PGC London 2025
Playstack CEO Harvey Elliott gives the lowdown on launching one of the most successful games of 2024
Time Travel Team Up
Reverse: 1999 and Assassin’s Creed team up in crossover event
Latest Reverse: 1999 trailer teases a collaboration with Assassin’s Creed II and Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
Dynasty Discontinued
Dynasty Warriors M to end service 15 months after its launch
Koei Tecmo and Nexon’s hack-and-slash title has generated over $10 million since October 2023
Live Ops Advice
SciPlay on why your live ops strategy will make or break your mobile game
SciPlay’s group vice president, US games Cameron Stewart shares on the transformation and future of live ops
Hot Five
Hot Five: 2024’s top earners, the most downloaded mobile games, and Scopely’s Chengfeng Studio acquisition
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Free Ebook
Free AI Gamechangers ebook: Essential industry insights on AI in games
Download our 29-page collection of interviews with CEOs and experts sharing real-world insights on making AI work for your business
Speaker Spotlight
Xsolla’s Chris Meredith on game changing trends and the EU’s Digital Markets Act
“In the next 12 months, a key trend will be the shift towards hybrid monetisation models.”
Deal Tracker
Show Me The Money: Aonic receives €152m, Vgames lands $142m, and Stillfront secures $227m in December
Our deal tracker highlights the key acquisitions, investments, and partnerships from the last month
PGC London – Fringe event applications close this Monday, January 6th
Apply now for the finest curated networking with: The Big Indie Zone, Very Big Indie Pitches (for Mobile, plus PC + Console), Publisher Speedmatch and Investor Connector
Pgc San Francisco
Tickets now available for Pocket Gamer Connects San Francisco 2025
Join us this March to connect, network, and celebrate our 50th global conference with the brightest minds in the mobile games industry...
Stories To Watch
The big games industry trends and stories to watch in 2025
A look at a few of the key stories to keep an eye on this year
Trends
The evolution of pull-the-pin: Why is this a good thing for the games industry
In this regular column UA and marketing expert Matej Lančarič shares his thoughts on some of the biggest topics in games
Predictions
Games industry predictions for 2025 part three: Rewarded UA, the year of AI, and price pressure on Western devs
The Mobile Mavens gaze into the crystal ball to share their thoughts and expectations for the year ahead
Predictions
Games industry predictions for 2025 part two: More layoffs, the future of UA, and HTML5 explodes in popularity
The Mobile Mavens gaze into the crystal ball to share their thoughts and expectations for the year ahead
Developer Days
ByteBrew Developer Days in 2024: Mark your calendars for 2025
"Throughout 2024, ByteBrew’s Developer Days showcased the platform’s unwavering commitment to empowering independent studios."
Predictions
Games industry predictions for 2025: Generative AI, games as ecosystems, and thrive in '25
The Mobile Mavens gaze into the crystal ball to share their thoughts and expectations for the year ahead
New Year
Mobile Mavens' New Year's resolutions for 2025 part two: Healthy lifestyles, greater accountability, and long-term thinking
The Mobile Mavens share their ambitions for the coming year
New Year
Mobile Mavens' New Year's resolutions for 2025: Prioritising transparency, valuing developers, and work-life balance
The Mobile Mavens share their ambitions for the coming year
Jobs News
Netflix VP of external games Leanne Loombe exits streaming firm
Executive leaves after three years as division goes through restructuring
Year In Review
Mobile Mavens' highlights and lowlights of 2024 part two: "The competitive UA landscape has been particularly intense"
The big names in the industry tell us how a challenging year in the industry went for them and their business
Year In Review
Mobile Mavens' highlights and lowlights of 2024: "While 2024 has been a tough year, I remain optimistic"
The big names in the industry tell us how a challenging year in the industry went for them and their business
Games Of The Year
PocketGamer.biz's mobile games of the year 2024: Pokémon TCG Pocket, Match Factory, and Atelier Resleriana
The PocketGamer.biz discusses their favourite games of the year, including honourable mentions and titles on other platforms
Company Spotlight
Company Spotlight: Photon Engine
Find out more about the multiplayer technology firm empowering studios of all sizes around the world
M&a
DoubleU acquires Turkish studio Paxie Games for up to $67m
Social Casino firm picks up 60% stake for $27m
Games Of The Year
Mobile Mavens' mobile games of the year 2024: Balatro, Squad Busters, Monopoly Go, Pokémon TCG Pocket, and more
The Mobile Mavens share the best mobile games they've played this year
Best Of 2024
Craig Chapple's top stories of 2024: Inside Lilith Games, Tim Sweeney's app store war, Sensor Tower's data.ai acquisition, and more
PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple highlights some of his top stories of 2024
Best Of 2024
Isa Muhammad's top stories of 2024: Nazara's $100m M&A push, Gamathon 24, MENA's gaming boom, and China's license rebound
PocketGamer.biz MENA reporter Isa Muhammad highlights some of the top stories of 2024
Best Of 2024
Aaron Astle’s top stories of 2024: 7 years of Fire Emblem Heroes, the art of Farm Heroes Saga, and Pokémania's return
From ongoing legacies to smash-hit new games, PocketGamer.biz news editor Aaron Astle revisits his top stories from 2024
Best Of 2024
Paige Cook's top stories of 2024: Layoffs, Ubisoft woes, WeChat Minigames' boom, Monopoly Go's $4bn push, and Unity's next move
PocketGamer.biz deputy editor Paige Cook highlights some of the top stories of 2024
Festive Surprises
PG Connects Advent Calendar: A Daily Festive Treat
Celebrate the festive season with a special treat each day from Pocket Gamer Connects. Click through to find today's surprise…
Most Installed
The most downloaded mobile games of 2024
Analysis of the games with the largest number of installs over the past year
New Offerings
Sega mulls games subscription service
“I want to make Sega really shiny again,” says Sega president Shuji Utsumi
M&a
Scopely acquires Perfect World's Chengfeng Studio in $34.5m deal
Monopoly Go developer expands into China
More To Come
Amazon renews Secret Level for season 2 after record-breaking debut
There's currently no information on which video game IPs will shape the next season
New Offerings
Netflix is allowing non-subscribers play Squid Game: Unleashed with new in-game rewards
Rewards consist of cash and wild tokens for binge-watching the second season of Squid Game
Pulling The Plug
EA Sports UFC Mobile 2 set to shut down in 2025
Players can play all currently available game modes in the game until March 13th