New Office
Appcharge opens Helsinki office to strengthen ties with Finnish game studios
Finland’s leadership in DTC growth was a key driver behind the expansion
Podcast | Episode 72
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Networking
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Company Restructure
Krafton is offering voluntary resignations to employees amid AI-first shift
The company says it aims to help employees shape new career paths during its AI transition
New Offerings
Sybo to launch Subway Surfers+ expansion on Apple Arcade
Subway Surfers+ arrives December 4th, 2025
New Partnerships
Lurkit teams up with Streamlabs to push creator marketing forward in the games industry
Multiple medium to large mobile campaigns kick off from late December into early 2026
Pgc London
Appcharge leads the charge at PG Connects London 2026 as Diamond sponsor
Direct-to-consumer platform set to connect with studios and publishers at the biggest PGC of the year
Apple Troubles
Apple denied permission to appeal a ruling that it abused its market dominance
The company now faces a potential payout exceeding £1bn as regulatory pressure intensifies
New Offerings
Red Dead Redemption to arrive on Android and iOS next month
Netflix members can also download and play the game from December 2nd at no extra cost
Trading Suspension
Ubisoft postpones half-year earnings and requests trading halt
Publisher has been restructuring as part of a $1.25 billion Tencent deal to create a new subsidiary
New Offerings
NCsoft reveals new global MMORPG Horizon Steel Frontiers for mobile and PC
The game is set in the Horizon World universe and is co-developed with Sony’s Guerrilla
Pay Increase
Sega is raising salaries for all Japan-based employees by 10%
New pay scales go live on April 1st 2026
New Studio
53 content creators unite to launch a fully player-owned game studio named Gallaxia
The studio aims to reinvent creation, ownership, and monetisation in the creator-driven economy
New Offerings
Roblox opens License Manager to all eligible IP holders through self-serve system
The company calls it the beginning of a new era of large-scale licensing on the platform
Revenue Rise
AppLovin revenue rises 68% to $1.4bn in Q3 2025
The company sold off its games division in Q2 as its ads business continues to grow
New Offerings
Valve’s Steam Frame will support Android games out of the box
Developers can bring existing Android and Quest-style VR titles via standard APKs
Mobile Minecraft
Mojang and King launch Minecraft Blast playtest in Malaysia
The mobile Minecraft game is a puzzle title with familiar creatures and items
Final Word
Level of Squad Busters rework "would have made it almost a completely new game"
Development team said if it could go back in time, it would spend more time “making sure the very core gameplay of Squad was truly ready for primetime”
New Offerings
Epic Games is previewing in-island transaction tools for Fortnite creators
Creators can now test selling in-game items using V-Bucks ahead of next month’s rollout
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New Offerings
Lore Machine launches Adventure_Mode for creating and remixing AI-powered visual stories
The feature shifts users from consuming content to actively shaping narratives in real time
Partnership Extension
Poki expands Sybo partnership to bring more Subway Surfers titles to the web
The original Subway Surfers has surpassed 1.7bn plays on Poki since its web debut
New Offerings
Palworld Mobile Alpha test set for Q4 2025
The mobile version will make its public debut at G-Star 2025 in South Korea
New Offerings
The Games Growth Guild launches as a global network for marketing and publishing professionals in games
The Guild connects experts from indie, mobile, and triple-A studios to share growth strategies
Investment News
Chickmania secures investment from Singapore’s WeJoy to accelerate global growth
The deal aims to expand Chickmania’s reach across Asia, the Middle East, and global markets
Winners Revealed
Playing for the Planet and Green Game Jam 2025 winners revealed
The awards celebrated studios advancing environmental storytelling and sustainability in games
Soft Launch
Temple Run 3 soft-launches on mobile
Classic endless runner heads back on to mobile, more than 12 years after Temple Run 2
Solitaire Success
Playtika’s DTC revenue rises 20% as SuperPlay secures new Disney collab
Playtika generated $674.6m in Q3 2025, with $209.3m from DTC platforms
Acqusitions
Social First acquires in-game item marketplace GamerPay
The platform will continue operating normally, with all accounts and listings remaining intact
Power Saving
Google launches new Android metric to help reduce battery drain from background processes
Starting March 2026, affected apps may lose Play Store visibility or receive warning labels
New Offerings
MiHoYo teases next large-scale fantasy project in Unreal Engine 5
Job listings describe the project as a realistic fantasy title with heavy creature design work
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Pgc London 2026
Mobile app summit launching at Pocket Gamer Connects London 2026
Brand new partner summit connecting games industry professionals with wider mobile app sectors debuts on January 19th
Revenue Rise
Unity records highest revenue since 2023, up 5% in Q3
Unity generated $470.6 million this Q3, its first full quarter since Unity Vector launched
Netmarble Numbers
Netmarble’s net revenue grows 97% Y/Y in Q3 with two new game launches
This Q3, Vampir launched in South Korea and Seven Knights Re:BIRTH launched globally
New Offerings
K-ID launches OpenAge to streamline global age verification for apps and mobile games
AgeKey lets users verify their age once and reuse it across multiple platforms
New Offerings
Roblox hit Jailbreak is getting an animated movie
Jailbreak: Rising City marks the first-ever Roblox game to be turned into a movie
Expansions
Yalla Group to open new regional headquarters in Riyadh as part of Middle East expansion plans
The new HQ is expected to open in the first half of 2026
New Partnerships
Spoilz signs MoU with AI 3D asset company AssetHub
The collaboration focuses on empowering developers and studios across the region
Developer Struggles
Goddess Order halts new content just over a month after launch
Developer PixelTribe can no longer continue development due to financial and operational issues
Agreement Reached
Konami and Cygames reach settlement over Umamusume patent dispute
The agreement resolves both the lawsuit and Konami’s patent invalidation claims
Pgc Summit Korea
East meets West: First Pocket Gamer Connects Summit Korea unites global game leaders in Goyang
Inaugural event brings Korea, APAC, and the global games industry together
Podcast | Episode 71
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Studio Closure
Atomhawk closes Canadian studio as part of restructuring
The firm will continue operating from the UK as a creative innovation partner for the games industry
Strategic Growth
My.Games extends publishing program to MENA as part of global expansion
The program offers funding, marketing, and development support across mobile, PC, and console
Studio Closure
Bad Brain Game Studios to shut down after partner search falls through
The studio says the game and IP remain available for acquisition or partnership
Company Restructure
Square Enix to close overseas studios and consolidate development in Japan
Staff in both the US and UK are being notified of potential layoffs
Media Partnership
GamesBeat Next adds 100 final tickets after selling out
GamesBeat Next has released a final batch of passes as the San Francisco event approaches capacity on November 12th to 13th
New Offerings
Discord expands Family Centre tools with new teen safety features
New parental controls also let guardians manage how Discord uses teen data and ads
Funding News
Hoora Games raises $1.3m to accelerate mobile ambitions
The startup aims to become a global reference point for mobile entertainment