Prestigous Awards
The finalists of the TIGA Games Industry Awards are announced
Over 100 companies and more than 70 games are in the running for a prestigious TIGA Games Industry Award
No Internet No Problem
Opera to Host ‘No Internet’ Mobile Game Jam
Opera is set to hold a Game Jam to create a new ‘No Internet’ game with a $10,000 USD Cash Prize for their mobile Opera GX browser.
Guest Post
Mobile game monetisation: the third way
Mike Gadd discusses how mobile extensions can increase revenue while decreasing the frustration of consumers
Arcade Idle Analysis
"Is arcade idle really dying?" – Homa Games’ Victor Vielliard shares his answer and advice
Aquarium Land used as a case study
Feature
Upstream: the mobile games streaming and esports digest – September 20 2022
PocketGamer.biz and Stream Hatchet break down the monthly stats on mobile games making waves on streaming platforms and esports events
New Team Member
Diablo veteran David Brevik joins the Torchlight: Infinite team
David Brevik is getting involved as a consulting producer
Industry News
UK jobs vacancies in video games see biggest monthly drop
Available jobs in the video-game industry nationwide saw their largest monthly drop - but there may be a silver-living for indie developers.
Network Away
Connect with the likes of Electronic Arts, Supercell, Google, King and more at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki next week!
Get an exclusive peek at the top games industry companies joining us in Helsinki!
Rmg Gaming
50 percent of genZ gamers in India actively participate in real money gaming
A report by Newzoo and MAAS delves into the Indian mobile gaming industry
Milestone
Wooga celebrates $500 million milestone
Wooga has seen its title June's Journey reach $500 million in lifetime revenue
Tiga Awards
TIGA Game Awards 2022 shortlist announced
The first in-person show since 2019 is to be held this November in London.
Play-to-earn
Newzoo on the evolution and future of play-to-earn
A new report delves into the play-to-earn market, and discusses how it may evolve
Track Rundown
The future is in the metaverse! Learn all the essential jumping on points from experts at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki
Don’t miss joining us in Helsinki this September 27 to 28 for our grand return to the spiritual home of mobile gaming!
Funding Round
Successful $1.5 million funding round for Sceneri
Sceneri have secured a funding round from SNÖ Ventures which will go towards the creation of a 3D development platform
Interview
Luis de la Camara: “ I wouldn't be surprised if ten years from now the industry is primarily made up of a handful of big companies.”
Rovio’s VP on Marketing discusses monetisation, cloud gaming, and industry trends.
Only Days Away
Your essential guide to Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2022 next week
Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki is kicking off next week – don’t miss your chance to join in on all the conference fun and connect with the biggest names in games!
A New Look
TapTap announces a rebrand, including new mascot
The Google Play alternative debuts a bold new look
Collaborative Working
Calypte on creating a collaborative environment
The studio’s leadership team discuss their vision
App Store Price Hike
Apple is raising App Store prices next month
The price increase will impact those in Asia and Europe
Relocation
Zynga opens new headquarters in San Mateo
The new offices were designed to optimise the company’s hybrid Connected Workplace model
New Advisor
Former PlayStation Boss Shawn Layden joins Tencent Games
Shawn Layden joins Tencent Games to offer guidance as a strategic advisor
Leaders Unite
Introducing the PGC Leaders Summit Riyadh
Something new is starting! Join us to shape the future of the MENA games market
Track Rundown
Discover the very best marketing strategies for success at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki
Don’t miss joining us in Helsinki this September 27 to 28 for our grand return to the spiritual home of mobile gaming!
Chinese Licenses
NetEase and Tencent subsidiary receive game approval in China
Allstar Streetball Party and Defense of Health have been approved for release
Industry Thoughts
Christopher Kassulke "We want to develop great games, we want to tell stories with our games.”
CEO of Handy Games Christopher Kassulke speaks on NFTs and the idea of a metaverse
War In Ukraine
Azur Games sells Russian and Belarusian assets
The sale comes as a result of the ongoing war in Ukraine
Investment
Cosmo Media Labs launches with investment from The Sandbox
The Sandbox expands with its first financial stake in production studio Cosmo Media Labs
Finland’s Finest
Get the latest facts and figures from Finland and beyond at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki
Europe’s biggest B2B games industry conference is your guide to the latest industry trends
Unveiling A New Partnership
NetEase and Shueisha Games partner up on unVEIL the world
The RPG will launch on iOS and Android
Mobile Ar
Blippar integrates with Unity
Augmented reality platform Blippar has integrated with Unity allowing AR experiences to be built with greater ease across the platform
Track Rundown
Get all the practical game development advice you need from experts at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki!
Don’t miss joining us in Helsinki this September 27 to 28 for our grand return to the spiritual home of mobile gaming!
Racing To Success
Animoca Brands begins acquisition proceedings of WePlay Media
The intended acquisition is largely due to the success of the MotoGP™ brand
Industry Thoughts
Winnie Wen "If you think about how long the industry has been around, I feel like we’re just scratching the surface."
Winnie Wen from Jam City speaks on the games industry and reaching audiences
Big Prizes
ironSource Supersonic bring back Superstars contest
The world’s biggest hyper-casual contest has a $2 million top prize
Market Dominance
1% of publishers are responsible for 91% of app revenue
The publishers also generated 79% of downloads in H1 2022
Interview
Aleksander Larson: A 100 percent player-owned, real-money economy is the way forward for the games industry
We spoke to the Sky Mavis co-founder and COO about the future of monetisation in the game space
Honing In On Hybrid-casual
GameAnalytics offers tips for developers to succeed in new hybrid-casual genre
The new genre has emerged from the hugely competitive hypercasual
Interview
Chris Petrovic: "The gaming sector has the capability to launch the ‘next great entertainment franchise of the future"
We spoke to the FunPlus CBO about the history of the mobile gaming sector - and it's future
Blockchain Is Booming
Blockchain market is expected to reach $3.2 billion in the MENA region by 2024
Join us for Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan this November in the rising capital of crypto! You don’t want to miss the endless opportunities in this booming industry.
Language Localisation
Blend considers localisation "non-negotiable" in current gaming market
Study explores localisation’s value in-game and on gaming sites
Guest Post
The video hack gaming brands are using to build player loyalty
Gaming recaps give users a sense of achievement and remind them of their love for the game
Mobile Monetisation
Appodeal’s new ad monetisation index highlights USA’s increased ARPU on mobile
Analysis comes from 12 months of data up to June 2022
Adopting Trouble
Adopt Me shuts down in Belgium and The Netherlands
The Roblox game has been banned due to the use of lootboxes
The Hypercasual Market
The future of the hypercasual games market
The hypercasual market had a boom over the period of the pandemic but saw a drop in numbers in 2022
Sound Design
Azur Games breaks down the benefits of sound design
“Sound design in games should be practical first”
Track Rundown
To self-publish or work with a publisher? Figure out what’s best for your game with the help of experts at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki!
Don’t miss joining us in Helsinki this September 27 to 28 for our grand return to the spiritual home of mobile gaming!
The Future Of Unity
Unity speak on new price increases and customer concerns
Unity has recently found itself surrounded by some controversy and confusion which has been addressed by senior vice presidents
Arcade Idle Accelerates
Infographic by Sensor Tower and Homa Games reveals 2050% growth of arcade idle genre
Dramatic growth between Q4 2020 and Q1 2022
Ott Advertisements
August’s top advertisers on OTT services in the US revealed
Hulu was the most popular service for advertisers, while back-to-school creatives dominated content
User Acquisition Survey
Digital Turbine releases App Install Marketing Survey results
Video ads prove to be the dominant user acquisition channel