Acquisition Announcement
Kongregate acquires Gamaga to work closely on NFT and blockchain games
Gamaga’s expertise is in 2D and pixel graphic artwork
Thank You For Coming
Pocket Gamer Connects Toronto was our biggest and most successful debut conference in a new territory
More than 800 delegates, 425 companies, 100 speakers and 50 countries represented; here’s what you missed.
See You Next Summer
E3 returns in June 2023
The first in-person conference since the start of the pandemic
The Crisis Is Going Mobile
Ubisoft unveils Tom Clancy’s The Division Resurgence
This marks the first mobile title in the franchise
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As the Toronto games industry builds in prestige, how will it retain its core strengths?
Gameloft, Transperfect, East Side Games, and Dimoso shares their thoughts on the Toronto and Canadian games industry at PGC Toronto
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Why seamless ads are essential to user retention
Zynga, Gameloft, Chaarmi Worlds, AppLovin, and re6l discuss the next iteration of rewarded and playable ads in this snapshot of their PGC Toronto panel
A Big Investment For Space Ape Games
Supercell makes a further $37 million investment in Space Ape Games
Supercell increases its stake to 75%
No Longer Niche
Anime games make up 20% of all app store spending, says data.ai
Over $17 billion in consumer spending generated in 2021 alone
Furthering Funding
Konvoy launches new $150 million fund to invest in early-stage game companies
Previous investments made in Axie Infinity, Gamefam, Legends of Learning, and more
New Hire
Moloco appoints Sunil Rayan as chief business officer
The Disney+ Hotstar veteran will run the company’s commercial functions
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Freeverse: The future and evolution of NFTs
Meet the mobile games and Web3 experts at Pocket Gamer Connects Toronto on July 6-7 2022
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TransPerfect: Importance of audio and tools in a successful media strategy
Meet the mobile games and Web3 experts at Pocket Gamer Connects Toronto on July 6-7 2022
Reuniting Old Friends
Playstack and Laser Dog Games open Playstack Leeds
The micro-studio will reignite a previous partnership
Deepening Development
Resolution Games opens its first US studio after record growth
After five consecutive years of profitability
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How to survive 10 years as an indie mobile dev
One key truth to maintain a strong team: be honest about the money, says Rogue Harbour Game Studios’ Sean Megaw
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EA outlines how to tell diverse stories on mobile
Electronic Arts’ Franci Dimitrovska looks at RuPaul’s Drag Race Superstar, Marvel Puzzle Quest, Gardenscapes, and others on how to best make meaningful, impactful diversity the new storytelling norm
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The gaming landscape after a year of high-profile M&A
The panel discusses the likely success of subscriptions services – and why Microsoft may have more success than Netflix
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Interactive Ontario opens Pocket Gamer Connects Toronto
President and CEO Lucie Lalumière joins Steel Media’s Chris James in opening the first Pocket Games Connects conference in Toronto
Eu Vs Tech Giants
EU approves Digital Market Act with implications for Apple and Google
The new legislation comes into force in Autumn
Ctrl Alt Match
Flexion Mobile signs agreement with Magic Tavern
Developer's top-grossing Matchington Mansion hits the 'alternative app stores' in just six weeks thanks to Flexion
Veering To Vr
NetEase takes its first steps into Polish games market with latest investment
Polish studio Something Random receives "several million dollars"
Verve Group Continues To Grow
Mobile DSP Dataseat acquired by Verve Group
Dataseat will continue as an independent entity
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InMobi: Explore modern monetisation, with mediation, in-game advertising and audio ads
Meet the mobile games and Web3 experts at Pocket Gamer Connects Toronto on July 6-7 2022
Thunderful News For Rooke
Thunderful recruits Jon Rooke
Rooke has been appointed vice president of marketing
A Desire To Distribute
King of Avalon launches on alternative app stores with Flexion
The third FunPlus title to be published by Flexion
It’s Go Time
Don't miss out on your opportunity to connect with 400+ leading games companies today!
Pocket Gamer Connects Toronto goes live in just a few hours, and you still have time to join in on the action as a virtual attendee!
Metaverse Summit
The first women-led web3 conference will take place in Paris next week
Metaverse Summit is an upcoming international convention that will be centred around women's representation in web3 technology
Passing The Peak
Games industry must weather the recession, predicts Ampere Analysis
Inflation and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine cited as causes of the fall
Zombie-punching Action
FunPlus and UFC partner up on State of Survival
MMA is coming to the popular mobile game
Rising Up The Ranks
Michael Lenz promoted to newly created CAO role at InnoGames
Responsibilities range from video ads to data science
Mihoyo Vs Minmetals
MiHoyo sues Minmetals in business trust dispute
Minmetals trust firm has been separately sued by Lilith Games
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Pollen VC: "User acquisition costs remain stubbornly high"
Meet the mobile games and Web3 experts at Pocket Gamer Connects Toronto on July 6-7 2022
Blazing A Trail To Success
Diablo Immortal earned $49 million in first month
The game earns over $1 million a day
Thank You For Attending
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Tencent Teams
Tencent expands with four new studios
TiMi J3 Studio has been split into smaller teams
Gaming Or Gambling
Six parties in the Netherlands seek a new loot box ban
The motion claims loot boxes are a "form of gambling" that could disrupt families
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Solsten: Keep your thinking "human-centric" if you want Web3 to flourish
Meet the mobile games and Web3 experts at Pocket Gamer Connects Toronto on July 6-7 2022
Spotlight From The Store
Smaller European developers are given the spotlight in new App Store series
Developers selected on the basis of growth potential and more
Niantic Wants You To Play Together
Niantic introduces social app Campfire
After the beta period, the app’s rollout begins in the coming days
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Gameloft Toronto: Reaching new users is as important as retention and monetisation
Meet the mobile games and Web3 experts at Pocket Gamer Connects Toronto on July 6-7 2022
Ready To Role
Alyssa Walles appointed IGDA Foundation executive director
Taking on the role from interim executive director Sarah Spiers
$90 Million Fund
Google and app developers reach lawsuit agreement, with $90 million developer fund
"Vast majority" of US app developers eligible to receive money from fund
Turbulent Times
Research and Markets report finds China’s playerbase fell to 706 million in 2021
China Mobile Games 2022 report predicts mobile and PC games revenue will reach $55.23 billion in 2026
Track Rundown
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Racing To Success
Uma Musume Pretty Derby's South Korean release nets $2.3 million within 24 hours
June 20 release tops the charts on App Store and Google Play
Life-changing Opportunities
Twelve reasons you can’t afford to miss Pocket Gamer Connects Toronto next week!
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Google shares their secrets on how stability issues affect your app's success
Meet the mobile games and Web3 experts at Pocket Gamer Connects Toronto on July 6-7 2022
Layoffs Continue
Adjust and Applovin Lay off 12 per cent of workforce
The announcement comes due to economic downturn
Grace Hui Tang
NetEase announces new independent director
Grace Hui Tang has joined the company's board, as NetEase rearranges board committees
Gaming Gone Green
Supercell, Tilting Point, and Edgeworks among winners at Green Game Jam 2022
Hay Day, Terragenesis, and June's Journey among mobile titles celebrated