Content Lowdown
10 reasons why Pocket Gamer Connects London is the gift that keeps on giving and a great way to kick off 2016
Here's the quick lowdown of what's in store...
Open Source
Video: Chukong Technologies on the best open source libraries to use in your game
Including their own Cocos2d-x engine, of course
Oculus Grift?
Pre-orders for $599 Oculus Rift now open
First pre-orders sell out
Big Apple
App Store spending in 2015 was over $20 billion
$1.1 billion over the Christmas period alone
Play Your Cards Right
MobilityWare hiring for several senior roles at its Irvine, CA headquarters
UX/UI design, Software Engineer, and Technical Director roles available
Tiga Survey
Two-thirds of UK developers are optimistic about 2016
Looking to grow their business
Bringing Structure
Dan Gray steps up to Head of Studio role at Monument Valley dev ustwo
Former exec producer takes charge
Matured
Flurry says the number of mobile game sessions declined in 2015
Where now for growth?
China Rising
China's leading game company Netease tops IBD 50 Index in US stock market
Going global
Fast Track
Deadline for UK student competition Search For A Star 2016 closes 20 January
Calling students
From China
FTUE: Rush of Heroes
Level up
Clever Clogs
Video: Top tips for clever design in VR games
It's a whole new world to think about
Apply Now
Helsinki developer Next Games looking to hire a Senior Game Designer
The Walking Dead: No Man's Land dev seeks experience
Tell Me A Story
Video: Evan Skolnick on the importance of storytelling in games
It's not just about feelings
Left Or Right?
Video: Failbetter Games on the best number of choices to give players in non-linear games
So many paths, so little time
Winning
Video: How to come up with a winning game concept
You just gotta believe in yourself!
Train-ing Session
Video: Big Huge Games' Tim Train on what made DomiNations a success
Knowing your competition and working rapidly
Pgc Vancouver Speakers
Call for speakers for Pocket Gamer Connects Vancouver 2016
Teach us your ways
Feeling Phygital
Video: FabZat on the rise of phygital games
Blurring the lines between physical and digital
Epic Teaching
Epic releases Unreal Match 3, its free mobile development learning tool
Teaching all the basics of mobile games
Lawyered
Video: David Hoppe on the future of law for F2P games
Both in the US and the EU
Get Stuck In
How to get a job at market-leading developer Glu Mobile
Sheila Ryan, VP of Global Human Resources, shares insights
Shooting Star
Generating $5 million on iOS, Star Chef becomes 'India's most successful mobile game'
Android version coming soon
Cash In On Skill
Video: Why skill-based cash tournaments are the future of gaming
Probably something to do with cash?
New Year, New Job
PlayRaven hiring for 4 positions at its Helsinki HQ
UA and Backend specialists wanted
Most Read
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes is a success, mobile monetization is heading for change, and everyone's reflecting on 2015
The hottest articles of last week
1up For Twitter
Twitter hires YouTube's ex-Director of Gaming Partnerships to steer game-focused content
Rodrigo Velloso to target tweeting gamers
Art Trends
Video: Concept Art House on the graphical trends in mobile games
What's hot and what's not
Future Panel
Video: Developers talk the future of mobile technology
The future's bright, the future's mobile
"laser-focused On Vr"
Leading Japanese developer COLOPL launches $50m VR fund
Tokyo firm investing in hardware and software
The Build Up
#PGCLondon speaker Kim Soares on why indies need to refine their strategy in 2016
What to expect at PG Connects London 2016
All Change
Spellgun goes both ways, refreshing Chinese hit Papa Three Kingdoms for western release
Game flow is now both ways
Unity Ads
Video: Maximise revenue by making ads that players want to watch
Making the most of your monetisation
Making Tracks
King, DICE, Rovio, and Zynga vets form midcore focused Snowprint Studios
Working on Nordic-themed RPG
New Process
Distributed UK startup Rocket Lolly announces it's working on an "iconic IP"
Game due in 2017
Proven Hires
Flaregames strengthens management team with new marketing and operations directors
Mickael Bougis and Chris Hinton sign up
Helsinki Awaits
How to get a job at Helsinki strategy experts PlayRaven
CEO Lasse Seppänen shares insights
The Build Up
#PGCLondon speaker Arja Martikainen on the challenges of recruitment in Finland
What to expect at PG Connects London 2016
Security Skills
Video: Arxan Technologies on the importance of security
Don't jailbreak your phone, basically
The Build Up
#PGCLondon speaker Bob Heubel on making mobile games feel better
What to expect at PG Connects London 2016
Karlsruhe Calling
Flaregames seeks new Head of User Acquisition
Experienced campaign managers wanted
Design Trends
Video: How emerging consumer tech will impact mobile games
Intentional or not, it's important to follow the trends
Ndreams Investment
VR developer NDreams closes $3m funding round, bolsters staff with senior talent
Investment to help finish development on upcoming game The Assembly
Great In China
Yeahmobi wins two awards at Google's AdWords Premier SMB Partner Summit
Rewarded partner
Touchy Feely
Video: Immersion on the power of haptics
Getting a feel for the future
Alive And Kicking
Scopely shows it's alive with Telltale crossover event for The Walking Dead: Road to Survival
IP MASH UP
Backend Bother
Video: PlayFab on the importance of integrated backend services
Don't be afraid, it's getting easier
Get Up To Date
Unity 5.3 launches with improved support for iOS 9 and WebGL
Also boasts tweaks for VR devs with tvOS "coming soon"
Widening The Network
SGN acquires Fat Rascal and hires Kiwi veterans as part of aggressive expansion
New studios in Seattle and Palo Alto
Future's Perfect
Presence Capital launches $10 million early-stage VR and AR investment fund
Investing in the vision thing