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Joint Ventures
Mattel and NetEase partnership announces rapid growth going into 2023
Mattel163, the studio formed as part of a partnership between Mattel and NetEase has announced rapid growth and success going into 2023
Job News
Plarium appoints Schraga Mor as CEO
Mor brings more than two decades of experience to the role
Netease X Blizzard
NetEase to disband Shanghai team following breakup with Blizzard
A skeleton crew will deal with logistical issues in the short term
Esports
Match fixing is just as much a threat to eSports as to traditional sports
Players throwing games and intentionally manipulating games to their favour is a problem eSports will need to grapple with
Acquivision Blizzard
Google and Nvidia chime in on Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The companies have expressed their concerns in the deal
Acquivision Blizzard
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard predicted to miss contractual merger deadline
The FTC hearing for the case is scheduled for after the deal is due to close
Pocket Guide To Presentations
Seven top tips to the perfect Pocket Gamer Connects presentation!
Want to know the formula for a winning Pocket Gamer Connects presentation? We’re spilling all the secrets ahead of our show this January 23-24!
Beijing’s Golden Ticket
China takes steps to tighten grip on tech by acquiring 'golden shares' in Tencent and Alibaba
By taking shares in the companies, Beijing can help guide future development
Track Rundown
Look to the future of games at Pocket Gamer Connects London, January 23-24
Enjoy an exclusive look at the upcoming themes and content tracks of our upcoming show, taking place in London this later this month
Asia
Xsolla opens new offices in Kuala Lumpur
Continuing a trend of investment in the region, video game commerce company Xsolla has opened new Malaysian offices
Qyou Acquisition
QYOU Media acquires 51% of Maxamtech Digital Ventures, sets sights on remaining 49%
The majority stake has been acquired for an undisclosed amount
A New Partnership
Blizzard reportedly enters final stage of negotiations with its new Chinese partner
The company ended its partnership with NetEase in 2022
Racing And Riding
Nexon’s new KartRider game races onto mobile with a Premium Racing Pass for bonus challenges
KartRider: Drift launches simultaneously on PC and mobile
Trouble For Ubisoft
Ubisoft for sale? The games giant is rumoured to be actively pursuing acquisition
Despite massive success in the past, Ubisoft has had a turbulent year
Final Chance
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Anniversaries
Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Links celebrates sixth anniversary
The mobile card game version of the popular Yu-Gi-Oh franchise celebrates it’s sixth anniversary this January
Future-gazing
Look towards the frontiers of gaming with other technologies and media at Pocket Gamer Connects London
It’s time to gaze into the future of the games industry as new technologies emerge
Events
World of Tanks Terminator 2 event makes the jump from mobile to PC
World of Tank’s latest collaboration event with classic film Terminator 2 was first available through their mobile spin-off
Crypto Coin Coming
Hypercasual goliath Voodoo is launching its own blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency
Approximately 10 blockchain games are currently in development
Raising The Stakes
Saudi Arabia’s PIF increases its stake in Nintendo to 6%
The country is aiming to become the hub of the global games industry
The Place To Be
10 reasons you won’t want to miss our biggest show yet – Pocket Gamer Connects London!
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Services
Apple Arcade receives prominent mention in letter by Eddy Cue
Apple’s senior vice-president of Services penned a letter extolling Apple’s achievements
Gpu Upgrade
Imagination Technologies reveals IMG DXT: an immersion-boosting GPU for mobile games
The new GPU has 2.25 teraflops at FP32
Data.ai Report
Mobile consumer spend dropped to $110 billion in 2022, while downloads surged
Games such as Diablo Immortal and Apex Legends Mobile saw high adoption, but spend dropped 5%
Global Gaming
The Global Game Jam returns later this month as a hybrid event
The world’s biggest annual games creation event takes place from 30 January to 5 February 2023
Data.ai Report
Battle royale and mobile most popular with lucrative 18 to 24 demographic
Solitaire, slots and match-3 not so much… New report examines demographic preferences in different markets
Openings
NetEase Games set to open new Barcelona branch office
The Chinese gaming giant is set to make another mark in Europe, with the opening of a Barcelona office, including professionals from PC, console and mobile
Advertising
Mobile ad spend predicted to hit $362bn in 2023
Data.ai’s State of Mobile report shows the continuous growth of mobile ad spend over the past 4 years, and predicts it will hit a new high in 2023
Market Leaders
Hypercasual led the download charts in 2022, while RPGs dominated consumer spend
Data.ai have broken down the most successful genres of 2022
Launches
Fingersoft launches Lego Hillclimb Adventure into beta
As a spin-off from their lucrative Hillclimb Racing series, Fingersoft have secured the licence for Lego Hillclimb Adventures
Successful Funding
Indian developer Giga Fun Studios raises $2.4 million in funding
The round was led by Lumikai and Fireside Ventures
Track Rundown
Explore how we can improve the games industry culture at Pocket Gamer Connects London
Enjoy an exclusive look at the upcoming themes and content tracks of our upcoming event, with today’s spotlight being games industry culture
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Netflix Games
Netflix Games is offering salaries of up to $1 million in California
The company is hoping to attract experienced candidates as it continues its push into gaming
Funding
Mobile game subscription start-up Multiscription announces $1.6m funding round
Multiscription seeks to offer developers a way to incorporate subscription services into their games
2023 In Gaming
Mobile gaming will lead the way as the industry braces for a rebound
2022 saw the games market decline for the first time, but Ampere Analysis predicts the industry will bounce back in 2023
Uk Games Industry
UKIE releases new UK Games Map, indicates 31% increase in companies
The UK Interactive Entertainment trade association has released their newest version of their UK Games Map, including key info and insights
Track Rundown
Learn how to make the most of your publishing deal at Pocket Gamer Connects London!
Enjoy an exclusive look at the upcoming themes and content tracks of our upcoming show, taking place in London this January 23rd to 24th!
Job News
AdInMo appoints ex Bidstack VP Yasin Dabhelia to executive team
Dabhellia will assume the role of VP Programmatic
Hires
Ogury appoints new CEO Geoffroy Martin
Mobile adtech company Ogury have appointed a new CEO, amidst apparently major plans for 2023
Get The Royal Tratment
Royal Match aims at 186 million fresh impressions via its first TV commercial
Developer Dream Games is hoping for two billion exposures
Mobile Investment
Dubai’s new economic plan could benefit mobile development
Dubai’s new economic development plan may result in a big boost to the UAE’s largest city, but will it boost the country’s game industry?
Sustainability Gaming
NetEase included in 2022’s Dow Jones sustainability indeces
The company's commitment to sustainability has been recognized by leading ESG ratings agencies
Track Rundown
Explore the games industry through a global lens at Pocket Gamer Connects London!
Enjoy an exclusive look at the upcoming themes and content tracks of our upcoming show, taking place in London this January 23rd to 24th!
New Acquisition
NetEase acquires Halo Infinite co-developer Skybox Labs
NetEase is continuing its expansion beyond mobile platforms
Australian Open
Tennis Clash and Tennis Australia announce partnership for the Australian Open
Players can win real-life prizes by taking part in virtual tennis tournaments
Pledges
Netmarble joins United Nations Global Compact
Netmarble has taken steps towards greater equity and sustainability by joining the United Nations Global Compact initiative
China Gaming Market
NetEase and Tencent to resurrect discontinued games
Can't make new games? Try some old ones. The Chinese giants are rereleasing a slate of lapsed IPs in the wake of the licensing slowdown
Business
Sea Ltd freezes salaries for most staff at end of 2022
As the year wrapped up, Sea Ltd, owner of mobile developer Garena, froze salaries for staff and paid out lower bonuses for 2022