Trade Wars
Trump tariffs come into effect as economic turmoil continues
Hardware manufacturers Nintendo, Apple and Samsung face challenges amid emerging trade wars
Web3 Way
High income, a young population and "attractive" regulations could make Dubai a "launchpad" for games and web3
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre director of ecosystems Belal Jassoma talks MENA region advantages
Charity Chair
The IGDA Foundation appoints Microsoft veteran Shannon Loftis as new chair of the board
Loftis has stepped in after Ed Fries spent two years at the helm
Head Hire
Aonic appoints ex-Larian UK studio head as first-ever head of games
Arthur Mostovoy's remit covers the company's entire portfolio across all platforms
Minecraft Money
A Minecraft Movie earns $301m in first two days, double its production budget
Celebrities continue to cash in on games, with A Minecraft Movie stars including Jack Black, Jason Momoa and Danielle Brooks
Welsh Waves
Welsh generative AI games studio 10six Games comes out of stealth with six-figure investment
Susan Cummings, Lee Cummings and Nick Button-Brown are all involved, as are "so many women"
Trade Wars
Trump tariffs send gaming and tech stocks tumbling amid global economic turmoil
Fallout from the emerging trade war hits the games industry
Very Big Indie Pitch
Hank Shaw: Private Eye brought joy and won the Very Big Indie Pitch at Pocket Gamer Connects San Francisco
Find out who took the top three spot at PGC San Fran's big indie pitching content
Gameexpo Summit
Dubai GameExpo Summit 2025 conference tracks revealed!
Featuring the Investment Summit plus all the hottest topics from AI to web3 across eight themed tracks
Pgc Helsinki
Why Helsinki is the ultimate games hub and why you need to be at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2025
Tickets are now available for the two-day Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2025 in October
Independent Publisher
Twin Sails Interactive breaks away from Asmodee in management buyout
The studio has gained full autonomy and will also retain its company structure
Pre-order Delays
Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders in the US over tariff concerns
Nintendo is currently assessing the potential impact of tariffs as they may impact supply chain costs
Star Power
Cody Rhodes, John Cena, Christina Ricci, Gordon Ramsay: Supercell goes all in on celebrity marketing
Clash of Clans' ClashaMania season stars Cody Rhodes and Rhea Ripley in trailers
Tiktok Pushback
TikTok deal hits roadblock as China pushes back amid Trump's tariffs
China is currently blocking any TikTok deal to ensure that Chinese laws and procedures are complied with
Tiktok Lovin
AppLovin wants to partner with "undermonetised" TikTok globally
CEO Adam Foroughi opens up on the ad tech firm's interest in acquiring TikTok and its plans for the video-sharing platform
Tick Tock
US extends TikTok sale deadline by 75 days
Buyers have until mid-June to negotiate a deal for the popular video-sharing app
Podcast | Episode 48
Nintendo Switch 2 release date reaction and Tencent's bizarre Ubisoft deal | Week in Mobile Games podcast
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode 48...
The End
Netflix Stories cancelled as streaming firm focuses on new games strategy
Company remains in interactive fiction space after partnering with Series Entertainment and Pixelberry for Single's Inferno: Choices
Transmedia
Clash of Clans developer Supercell wants to bring top IP to film and TV
Finnish mobile games company is hiring for a senior film and TV development executive in LA
Bidding War
AppLovin confirms interest in acquiring TikTok
Ad tech firm exploring purchase of video-sharing app in all markets outside of China
Practical Ai
Do AI tools for game development live up to the hype? Not even remotely
But the tech did enable an experienced engineer to re-create the original X-COM in three months
Switch 2 Speculation
Analysts weigh in on future "smash hit" Nintendo Switch 2, a $7-8bn opportunity for games content in next two years
Piers Harding-Rolls and Rhys Elliot have taken to LinkedIn with their initial thoughts
Leading From London
London is now third-biggest hub for games industry workers worldwide
The city has topped the leaderboard in the UK and Europe with only Los Angeles and San Francisco ahead
Before A Ban
AppLovin and Amazon rumoured among potential TikTok buyers ahead of April 5th deadline
The social media app’s original ban in January 2025 was postponed to allow more time for a sale
Regulations To Watch
Regulatory issues to keep an eye on in the UK and EU
Taylor Wessing associate Laura Craig discusses recent enforcement actions over monetisation in the EU, and evolving regulations in the UK
Supercell Speaks
Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen talks AI, Brawl Stars, middle management fears and why startups should "go crazy" with fresh ideas
Paananen speaks with a16z speedrun to give advice and talk Supercell history
Mena Month
MENA Month begins on PocketGamer.biz
We'll be highlighting the exciting teams, investment opportunities and major news from the region
Big Indie Zone
Dubai GameExpo Summit 2025 celebrates indie developers with Big Indie Zone Audience Choice Award sponsored by ID@Xbox
Celebrate indie developers and their games at The Big Indie Zone Audience Choice Award sponsored by ID@Xbox at the Dubai GameExpo Summit 2025.
Switch 2 Surprises
Nintendo Switch 2 launches June 5th with GameChat, GameShare, new mobile support and more
Games include Mario Kart World, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment and Donkey Kong Bananza
Pgc London 2025
"Sometimes increasing your marketing budget doesn’t mean you’re going to scale up"
Adjust head of sales, central Europe Cansu Agaoglu talks the "science of success" at PGC London 2025
Speedrun Soon
a16z speedrun opens applications for fifth event with up to $1m on offer
SR005 kicks off in July 2025
Monumental Move
Monument Valley trilogy goes cross-platform
The first two series entries will release later this month, followed by Monument Valley 3 this summer
Shiny Surge
Pokémon TCG Pocket’s first shiny cards trigger 265% spending surge
The Shining Revelry set is cashing in on fan-favourite Pokémon with elusive colour variations
Ugc Upgrade
The Gang launches UGC Insight tool to help Roblox devs analyse and compare experiences
The analytics tool enables direct comparison between competitors
Finding Funds
HYBE Interactive Media secures $21m to bring K-pop artists to games
Anticipation for MMORPG Architect: Land of Exile played a key role in the latest deal
Strike Exceptions
SAG-AFTRA waiver agreements let striking performers work with students and game jams
More than 180 games have been signed to interim and tiered-budget agreements to date
Ai Platform
AI-powered ad creative platform INCYMO.AI launches
"AI won’t replace those who embrace it — it will replace those who fear it"
French Fine
Apple hit with $162m fine over ATT in France
The Autorité de la concurrence has taken issue with Apple’s disproportionate implementation rather than its objective "at its core"
Pgc Helsinki
Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2025 returns bigger, bolder and packed with unmissable opportunities
The leading B2B games industry conference returns with enhanced programming, new networking opportunities, and an impressive line-up of sessions on October 7 - 8, 2025
Collab Incoming
AFK Journey crossover with Fairy Tail incoming as "first of many IP collaborations"
The collaboration will bring main characters Natsu Dragneel and Lucy Heartfilia to the game with signature combat styles and abilities included
Indian Investment
Krafton acquires controlling stake in Nautilus Mobile for $14 million
JetSynthesys will remain a significant minority investor
Penalties And Provocation
EU set for first 'modest' fines against Apple and Meta under DMA
The move comes during US president Donald Trump’s tariffs and potential trade war escalation
Podcast | Episode 47
GDC 2025 final thoughts | Week in Mobile Games podcast
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode 47...
Nintendo App
Nintendo Today mobile app launches to keep fans informed on Switch 2 and more
App is free download but requires a Nintendo account
Investment News
Kameha Ventures launches $27m fund to support game tech startups
The team will provide strategic guidance, mentorship, and long-term backing for early-stage founders
Cloud Partnership
Amazon Luna partners with EA to bring Star Wars and more to cloud gaming platform
The service has expanded to four new regions, now available in 14 countries
Tax Breaks
Alberta scraps plans for video game tax credit
The government will now support the industry through “strategic funding partnerships and investments”
Super Backer
Supercell steps up investment arm push
Developer calls on companies to reach for potential partnerships on new website
Short Report
AppLovin shares dive 19% after latest short-seller report
Muddy Waters claims ad tech firm violates platforms' terms and conditions; AppLovin CEO says it's "easy to discredit a short report like this in minutes"
Investment Deal
Tencent invests $1.25bn in new Ubisoft subsidiary focused on top IP
Spin-off includes licences and teams for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six, Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry