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Mobile studios can access up to 50% support on user acquisition and marketing spend

New Sensor Tower report shows retention and monetisation now matter more than raw installs

Netflix Playground offers ad-free minigames at no extra cost to subscribers

Founder Joe Ferencz transitions to a strategic growth and innovation role

Playard to remain independent following undisclosed investment

Founding members include Wargaming, Gaijin, Owlcat, My.Games and Helio Games

The partnership is said to encompass more than $300 million in signed processing commitments

Streaming firm said it will not up its offer, effectively leading the way for Paramount's 'superior offer' to go ahead

Publishers given three months to make use of loot boxes clear and prominent on App Store and Google Play store pages

Discussions have reportedly been ongoing for months, with a deal potentially imminent

Saga positions character-driven AI as a new distribution and user acquisition channel

The Sanrio collaboration runs from March 10th to 29th across iOS and Android

Helika and Avalanche will showcase the standout teams from their joint accelerator on March 9th during GDC week and preview the AI-powered publishing infrastructure to help studios publish, grow and monetise at scale

Initiative has previously backed The Games Angels

Console remains central to Xbox’s identity despite multi-platform publishing shifts

The festival blends esports tournaments, industry networking and community activities under Dubai’s digital economy strategy

The company admits it failed to clearly explain how the verification system would work

Total ecosystem funding reaches $15.4m following Bitkraft’s latest investment

The national team showdown will take place in Riyadh from November 2nd to 29th, 2026.

The development team is said to have "deep mobile experience"

The new structure sees Söderlund set strategy while CEO Junghun Lee drives execution

Officials claim the platform exposes minors to grooming and sexual exploitation

2026 roadmap includes publisher-focused ad tech resources

The startup aims to turn children's screen time into interactive, creative play

He will oversee company-wide AI R&D and foundational tech roadmap

The gacha game saw a boost with its first new character banner on February 7th

After entering soft launch in August 2023, Ubisoft’s PvP mobile title is finally going global

Studio was founded in 2021 to build open-world multi-platform titles

The platform enables developers to target high-value users within their own apps and move them across titles

The council includes 80 parents and caregivers from 32 countries across four regions

The agreements centre on upskilling Saudi employees and athletes through programs delivered by the Saudi Esports Academy

AUBH students will gain access to internships, studio visits and direct engagement with Savvy’s teams in Riyadh

Executive releases statement after executive shuffle at Microsoft's games division

Xbox president and COO Sarah Bond also exits the firm as Matt Booty is promoted to EVP and chief content officer

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 84...

Publisher's focus is shifting to Seven Knights: Re: BIRTH and Seven Knights Idle Adventure

Mojang Studios’ Minecraft secured Best Live Service, while Candy Crush Saga earned a nomination in the same category

The accelerator is expanding beyond games into a broader multi-sector innovation mandate aligned with Vision 2030

Former Activision, Rockstar, 2K and Private Division leader brings 30 years of global industry experience to the initiative

The company claims Horizon Worlds' mobile MAU grew more than 4x in 2025

The performance-based deal structure values studio in excess of $1 billion

The move includes a $60 million commitment to Redrice Ventures to boost seed-stage investment in creative firms

The deal brings together two long-standing specialists in high-fidelity digital performance

The sector is urging the next government to strengthen policy, unlock investment and secure long-term growth

Hundreds of developers gathered under the theme “Mask” for Finland’s Global Game Jam contribution

The delegation aims to position Brazil as a global development partner

At PGC London, AppsFlyer SVP and GM, data collaboration platform Edik Mitelman spoke with global director of product Adam Smart about recent tech advancements and retargeting capabilities

Unity shares stood at $18.36 each on closing yesterday, nearing their record low from summer 2024