Revenue
MAG Interactive's record quarter shows 39% revenue growth
According to their Q1 report, MAG Interactive have seen record revenue growth and are strongly investing in UA to push their portfolio even further in 2023
Declining A Deal
Apology not accepted. NetEase refuses to take Activision Blizzard back
The refusal of a new, extended deal means that games licences in China for World of Warcraft and more could expire soon
Littlebigplatform
LittleBigPlanet spinoff Ultimate Sackboy races onto Android
Preregistration is open for the LittleBigPlanet hero’s newest foray into mobile gaming
Mobile Success
Which five mobile hits generated $7.2 billion in revenue in 2022?
Incredibly, these globe-conquering games raked in eight percent of total revenue. And the winners are…
Esports
Mattel163 announces UNO! Mobile tournament with $50k prize pool
Mattel163, the joint venture of Mattel and Chinese game giant Netease have announced a new eSports tournament for their UNO! Mobile game, with numerous prizes to be won
Game Development Success
Get your guide to take your game to market successfully at Pocket Gamer Connects London
Learn the ins and outs of game development and securing vital funding for your games
Job News
PlayStation and Space Ape Veterans join the formation team
The new hires will help lead the company's engineering, creative, and narrative development
2023 Predictions
Drake Star releases its predictions for 2023 in gaming
Look ahead to a year of consolidation and diversification
Reports
ESA reports U.S. video game spending hit $56.6bn in 2022
The Entertainment Software Association, in partnership with Sensortower noted that video game spending was stabilising post-Covid
Investment
African publisher Carry1st reports $27m funding round led by Bitkraft Ventures
One of Africa’s top mobile game publishers, Carry1st has partnered with numerous brands such as Riot Games and Call of Duty, leading to significant investment
Network Away
Connect with leading companies like AWS, Disney, Google, Meta and more this month at Pocket Gamer Connects London!
Get an exclusive glimpse at the amazing brands joining us at PG Connects London this January 23-24!
Job News
Anna Idzikowska to leave the role of Chief Growth Officer at Ten Square Games
The growth team will report directly to company president Maciej Zużałek
Grow Your Game
Ready to scale your game? Learn from top experts at Pocket Gamer Connects London
It’s time to take your game to the next level - get the top strategies to accelerate your growth
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!
Join us at the biggest event in PG Connects history this January 23rd to 24th in London! Buy your ticket today and save up to £200
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