Removed
India's government bans 59 Chinese apps including TikTok
The apps were "stealing and surreptitiously transmitting users' data in an unauthorised manner"
Pgbiz Roundtable
Join us on June 30th for a blockchain-focused PocketGamer.biz RoundTable session
An introduction to blockchain, hosted by our very own Jon Jordan
Financials
MAG Interactive sees a 34 per cent growth in net sales for Q3 2020
"This is the highest turnover in a quarter for MAG since the company went public"
Kodisoja Leaves
Supercell co-founder Mikko Kodisoja leaves the company
Pursuing other ways of telling stories outside of games
Not Really Wonderful
The Wonderful 101 Kickstarter backers are being hit with extra charges
PlatinumGames failed to mention custom charges
Allegations
Twitch is investigating sexual abuse allegations against streamers
It will dish out permanent bans
Ninten-no
Nintendo's Osaka-based theme park opening has been delayed
Still aiming to open this year
Pride
Microsoft donates $250,000 to LGBTQI+ organisations to celebrate Pride
"To help in their fight for LGBTQI+ rights and racial equity"
Not So Keen
It looks like Bethesda has cancelled Commander Keen on mobile
All traces have been removed from its websites
Back In Business
Nintendo Switch production is getting back on track
As long as COVID-19 stays at bay
Shoot 'em Up
Tencent Games teams up with SNK for a Metal Slug mobile title
It remains unnamed for now
Most Read
Hot Five: Rovio cancels Phoenix Rangers, Apple rejects Facebook Gaming App, and we speak to Supercell's Hay Day Pop designer
The hottest articles of last week
This Week In China
This Week in China: South Korea tries to get back into the China mobile market, and NetEase tests King of Hunters
The biggest stories straight from Beijing
Reviewed Policy
Apple changes up its App Store review policies
Appeals can challenge the guidelines
Financials
RuneScape subscriptions hit all-time high as Jagex revenues hit $137.6 million
"2019 was an extraordinary year," says CEO Phil Mansell
Digital Conference
What hot topics will you be talking about at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki Digital 2020?
Revealed: 14 tracks covering essential games industry insight, from global trends to development advice, coming your way in September
Launchpad
The first ever Pocket Gamer LaunchPad takes off on July 23-25
Our brand new consumer focused digital show is designed to showcase exciting new/upcoming mobile games across multiple platforms - get involved now!
Acquisition
Keywords acquires development studio Coconut Lizard
Firm was previously owned by Epic
Allegations
Ubisoft is investigating recent allegations made against staff
French firm brings in external consultants to look into the matter
Celebrate
Roblox Mobile hits $1.5 billion in lifetime revenue
The US brought in over $1 billion
Switch It Up
The Defold Foundation adds Nintendo Switch support to Defold engine
"It was an absolute no-brainer to start with Nintendo Switch"
Can You Survive?
Tencent is bringing Klei's Don't Starve to mobile
Closed beta for Don't Starve: Newhome starts in July
On The Rise
There will be 2.5 billion mobile gamers worldwide at the end of 2020
Overall gamer count expected to hit three billion in 2023
Poilitcal Issues
ESA speaks out against Trump visa freeze
"The executive order limiting immigration undermines reasonable solutions to end the current economic crisis, stabilise our economy and help people return to work."
Claim A Freebie
Pearl Abyss renews its partnership with Amazon for free Black Desert Mobile content
For the next three months
Just Dance
Lockwood Publishing partners with World of Dance for Avakin Life content
"We believe in empowering users and pushing the limits of their self-expression"
Talking Heads
Sony, DICE, Square Enix, Bandai Namco and Wizards of the Coast all confirmed to speak at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki Digital 2020
Our speaker lineup for our online Helsinki conference begins to take shape - who will you learn from this September?
Be Diverse
Microsoft is committing $150 million to diversity and inclusion
"We are committed to take action to help address racial injustice and inequity"
Discount Ends
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The online version of our show in the home of mobile games returns this September - book now and save!
Look Who's Back
Ex-Wargaming UK head James Brooksby sets up new studio Absolutely Games
"Being back running a new studio with a great and growing future ahead is extremely exciting"
Helping Hand
Jack Tretton joins Rogue Games as a strategic advisor
"We’ve always had our sights set on console too"
Help To Learn
Unity makes its premium learning tools permanently free
"The COVID-19 pandemic has led to millions of jobs lost globally"
Going Virtual
Apple's virtual reality hardware could hit the market in two years
Mike Rockwell and Jony Ive did not agree on the design
Unite 'em All
Tencent and The Pokémon Company debut Pokémon Unite
Five-versus-five MOBA will launch on mobile and Nintendo Switch
Welcome Aboard
Resolution Games welcomes Tom Hall as its new senior creative director
"I've been a fan of VR and AR for a long time"
So Long
Oculus will stop producing its Oculus Go hardware
To focus on the Rift and Quest
Wanna Subscribe
Gameloft teams up with MTN for a subscription service in South Africa
“Subscription-based business models are increasingly trending in the market"
Laters Mixer
Microsoft is shutting down Mixer and partnering with Facebook Gaming
Microsoft launched the platform in 2016
Join The Fight
Call of Duty: Mobile shoots through 250 million downloads
Eight months after release
Ua Boost
Admix launches $25,000 User Acquisition Boost program to jumpstart UA for developers
Open to all developers who want to use non-intrusive ads in their games
Welcome Aboard
Luna Labs makes six strategic hires
Across London and Belarus
Sniff 'em Out
Avast reports 47 HiddenAds apps to Google
17 can still be downloaded
Something For Everyone
EA details its diversity efforts in game development
Firm has created the Inclusion Framework to help studios create more inclusive characters
Outta Here
Epic Games removes police cars from Fortnite
Possibly due to the #BlackLivesMatter movement
Join The Team
Facebook acquires Lone Echo developer Ready At Dawn for Oculus Studios
No figure placed on the deal just yet
I Need U(no)
Mattel163 teams up with South Korean boy band BTS for UNO! Mobile event
Features card sleeves, icon borders and voice packs
No Go Phoenix Rangers
Rovio cancels in-development puzzle RPG Phoenix Rangers after seven months in soft launch
Team will be reassigned to different projects within the studio
When We Dropping?
Apex Legends may finally be soft-launched by the end of 2020
EA CEO Andrew Wilson bigs up the firm's mobile business
Digital Data
SuperData: Digital games spending dropped 3% to $10.2 billion in May 2020
A 14 per cent year-on-year increase for mobile
Milestone
Rumble Hockey skates its way to one million players
It was released on May 19th