Apple's Core Technology Fee explained - Who'll be paying what (and is this even legal?)

January 26, 2024

Apple's Core Technology Fee explained - Who'll be paying what (and is this even legal?)

17%, 10%, 3% and a new Core Technology Fee? Here's everything you need to know about Apple's plans to still get paid in Europe post DMA regulations

Apple rolls out Unity-like Runtime Fee for downloads as it seeks to outrun new EU regulations

January 26, 2024

Runtime Reloaded

Apple rolls out Unity-like Runtime Fee for downloads as it seeks to outrun new EU regulations

Apple lowers share to 17% in EU while adding a €0.50 download fee

Meta, Spotify and more are set to storm Apple’s walled garden in Europe

January 25, 2024

Meta, Spotify and more are set to storm Apple’s walled garden in Europe

But will Apple be able to fight back with new rules, fees and restrictions in order to stay on top?

The Pokémon Company will

January 25, 2024

Ip Investigation

The Pokémon Company will "investigate" IP infringement after questions raised around Palworld

Palworld's monster designs are being compared with Pokémon's as questions around IP and copyright swirl

Oliver Bulloss takes the helm as chief product officer at MTG

January 25, 2024

Oliver Bulloss takes the helm as chief product officer at MTG

Bulloss will participate in upcoming M&A processes as well as take a proactive role in influencing MTG's strategy.

Blizzard president Mike Ybarra is out as Microsoft lays off 1,900

January 25, 2024

Blizzard president Mike Ybarra is out as Microsoft lays off 1,900

The inevitable restructure and consolidation of the two giants - with the nuking of dual roles and now superfluous departments - didn't take long…

Narwhal Accelerator to support gaming and tech startups

January 25, 2024

Accelerator Funding

Narwhal Accelerator to support gaming and tech startups

The program only requests for a minor stake in company shares as part of the arrangement.

Krafton plans franchise expansion and graphic improvements for PUBG

January 25, 2024

Krafton plans franchise expansion and graphic improvements for PUBG

The publisher intends to expand its IP by introducing a new range of genres, platforms, play modes and graphic enhancements

Koei Tecmo’s Atelier Resleriana launches worldwide today

January 25, 2024

Atelier Arrival

Koei Tecmo’s Atelier Resleriana launches worldwide today

The first mobile main series Atelier game releases globally four months on from Japanese launch

Roblox launches new Creator Store for faster game building

January 25, 2024

Roblox launches new Creator Store for faster game building

The company has prioritised three main aspects: safety, utility, and opportunity for earnings

Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal drives record $86 billion in games industry deals in 2023

January 25, 2024

Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal drives record $86 billion in games industry deals in 2023

“We predict M&A activity to steadily increase again in 2024”

Square Enix to shut down Nier Reincarnation in April

January 25, 2024

Square Enix to shut down Nier Reincarnation in April

The third entry in the Nier series is approaching end of service, coming just after the third anniversary in Japan

A record-breaking start to 2024 for the 10th edition of PG Connects London!

January 24, 2024

A record-breaking start to 2024 for the 10th edition of PG Connects London!

A tough market couldn’t stop the games industry turning out en masse for our first 10th anniversary event of the year

Stock prices jump as China backtracks on gaming restrictions

January 24, 2024

China Regulations

Stock prices jump as China backtracks on gaming restrictions

Stock values of major Chinese gaming firms such as Tencent and NetEase recover as deadlines pass and China's gaming clampdown evaporates - for now

Keywords Studios showcases new VIP Engagement & Growth Service at PGC London 2024

January 24, 2024

Keywords Studios showcases new VIP Engagement & Growth Service at PGC London 2024

The company's new offering also includes a partnership with machine learning-powered platform SurgeROI

London credit asset manager Fasanara acquires majority stake in Pollen VC

January 24, 2024

London credit asset manager Fasanara acquires majority stake in Pollen VC

Using debt is "by far the most efficient way to scale" versus venture money, says Pollen VC CEO Martin Macmillan

Netflix's Q4 earnings show gaming success with GTA leading the charge

January 24, 2024

Netflix's Q4 earnings show gaming success with GTA leading the charge

The streaming giant says that, "Some consumers [are] clearly signing up simply to play these games."

The AI future is now. AI generated video is real and is promoting 100s of apps

January 24, 2024

The AI future is now. AI generated video is real and is promoting 100s of apps

AI can quickly create hundreds of creatives for your game and João Vieira da Costa of Replai.io has the tech that's making it happen right now

YouTube Games chief Leo Olebe is among 100 job cuts in their gaming division

January 24, 2024

YouTube Games chief Leo Olebe is among 100 job cuts in their gaming division

The YouTube layoffs come as part of Google's broader restructuring, which has so far seen over 1,000 layoffs

AI vs NFTs… What’s really the next big thing in games?

January 23, 2024

AI vs NFTs… What’s really the next big thing in games?

Panellists at PGC London discuss the various technologies prevalent in recent years and where they may be going next

Nefta showcases privacy-first platform at Pocket Gamer Connects London 2024

January 23, 2024

Exclusive Debut

Nefta showcases privacy-first platform at Pocket Gamer Connects London 2024

Unveiled exclusively at PGC London, the new ad platform is designed to provide developers with IAA revenue from opted-out iOS users

King’s senior UX writer Greta Septinia talks conversion and

January 23, 2024

King’s senior UX writer Greta Septinia talks conversion and "actionable microcopy" in Candy Crush

At PGC London, Greta Septinia discusses content design at King

ITV Studios and Fusebox extend global partnership for Love Island: The Game

January 23, 2024

Collaboration Extended

ITV Studios and Fusebox extend global partnership for Love Island: The Game

The collaboration introduces an expanded release of content throughout the year and will offer players a range of stories

One Player Mission recruitment agency to shut down

January 23, 2024

Closure Announcement

One Player Mission recruitment agency to shut down

Managing director Kim Parker Adcock: 'I cannot see how OPM can remain profitable and overcome the difficulties that have arisen in the games industry'

Working with voice talent: How to prep VAs and tap into their abilities

January 23, 2024

Working with voice talent: How to prep VAs and tap into their abilities

Maria Borys-Piątkowska discusses finding and working with voice talent at PGC London

King's Candy Crush Blast is now available in soft launch

January 23, 2024

King's Candy Crush Blast is now available in soft launch

The game is currently available on Android in the Philippines

Top insider tips on successfully pitching your game to publishers

January 23, 2024

Top insider tips on successfully pitching your game to publishers

Nocturne Games venture partner Bobby Wertheim reveals his pitching guide at PGC London

You were laid off… What now?

January 23, 2024

You were laid off… What now?

An insightful PGC London panel discusses experience with layoffs and what to do next

Riot Games Trims Workforce in new layoffs, cuts 500 jobs

January 23, 2024

Riot Games Trims Workforce in new layoffs, cuts 500 jobs

Those affected will receive a minimum of six months' severance pay as well as other benefits

The Top 50 Blockchain Game Companies Revealed

January 23, 2024

Best Of Blockchain

The Top 50 Blockchain Game Companies Revealed

The team at BlockchainGamer.biz has picked its Top 50 companies for 2024, and revealed the rundown live at Pocket Gamer Connects London

NFTs, loot boxes, bad language… Changes are coming to PEGI’s age rating system

January 22, 2024

NFTs, loot boxes, bad language… Changes are coming to PEGI’s age rating system

Games Rating Authority director general Ian Rice and Video Games Industry Memo editor George Osborn discuss PEGI age ratings at PGC London

Why choosing the right co-founder is critical for your new startup's survival

January 22, 2024

Why choosing the right co-founder is critical for your new startup's survival

Trailmix's Carolin Krenzer, Tripledot's Akin Babayigit and Hiro Capital's Ian Livingstone startup life and leadership challenges

The power of the minutia in virtual reality, treating players like developers, and

January 22, 2024

The power of the minutia in virtual reality, treating players like developers, and "spying" on them

CM Games’ Serg Kharchenko speaks spying on players and treating them as " a part of the development team"

The future of Gen AI:

January 22, 2024

The future of Gen AI: "I don’t see how this doesn’t become a key part of the workflow"

PGC London panel discusses the future of games development with artificial intelligence and its potential threat to the jobs market

Newzoo’s Tom Wijman: There’s absolutely something to be said for having your mobile games on PC and console

January 22, 2024

Newzoo’s Tom Wijman: There’s absolutely something to be said for having your mobile games on PC and console

Newzoo’s Tom Wijman’s talk at PGC London reveals all about the pros and cons of porting mobile games to other platforms

Gamelight sets sights on $1 billion annual revenue in 2024

January 22, 2024

Gamelight sets sights on $1 billion annual revenue in 2024

We spoke to co-founder Günay Aliyeva to learn how the company reached the billion-dollar revenue mark in a year and to find out future plans

The state of mobile gaming revealed at PGC London 2024

January 22, 2024

The state of mobile gaming revealed at PGC London 2024

Data.ai deliver a deep dive on their State of Mobile Gaming 2023 report live at Pocket Gamer Connects London 2024

Mighty Kingdom shareholders back board, reject ex-CEO's takeover

January 22, 2024

A Failed Attempt

Mighty Kingdom shareholders back board, reject ex-CEO's takeover

Less than 34% of the total shares were in favour - and half of those votes originated from Yeend himself

PGC Panel: Nurturing a community, social media strategies and

January 22, 2024

PGC Panel: Nurturing a community, social media strategies and "actually calling your players"

A PGC London panel discusses the tools and platforms devs can use outside of games to improve player retention

Rize.gg wraps up pre-seed round, raises $430,000 to train and empower gamers

January 22, 2024

Empowering Gamers

Rize.gg wraps up pre-seed round, raises $430,000 to train and empower gamers

The company intends to allocate these funds to advance the platform's development and broaden its user base

Talofa Games secures $6.3 Million to build fitness-focused games

January 22, 2024

Fitness & Gaming

Talofa Games secures $6.3 Million to build fitness-focused games

The team will use its newly secured funding to engineer and develop Run Legends as well as create new titles

Corbomite Games' Oded Sharon on why every game maker should have

January 22, 2024

Corbomite Games' Oded Sharon on why every game maker should have "their own Chief AI Officer"

Corbomite Games CEO Oded Sharon discussed the evolving uses of AI at PGC London 2024

Jesse Lempiäinen of Geeklab delivers the perfect game launch

January 22, 2024

Jesse Lempiäinen of Geeklab delivers the perfect game launch

Live from Pocket Gamer Connects London, the ex-Rovio, Geeklab CEO and founder dispels myths and explains why two (or more) is always better than one…

Metaplay launches new Unity-based SDK to help mobile studios scale their games

January 22, 2024

Metaplay launches new Unity-based SDK to help mobile studios scale their games

Tech firm will be showcasing its new SDK at Pocket Gamer Connects London on January 22nd to 23rd

Playdemic founders raise $10m for new UK mobile studio ForthStar

January 22, 2024

Playdemic founders raise $10m for new UK mobile studio ForthStar

Paul Gouge and Alex Rigby head up the new Manchester studio following their $1 billion success with Golf Clash

Pocket Gamer Connects London is now ON!

January 22, 2024

Pocket Gamer Connects London is now ON!

Our biggest show of the year just kicked off in London and it's a 10th anniversary special! Find out what's at the show and how you can be a part of it

TapNation acquires AI-powered UAhero to amp up its user acquisition strategy

January 22, 2024

TapNation acquires AI-powered UAhero to amp up its user acquisition strategy

As a new subsidiary of the company, UAhero’s AI-powered algorithms will become part of TapNation’s offering going forwards

Get the most from your publishing deal at PG Connects London

January 20, 2024

Get the most from your publishing deal at PG Connects London

Take your game's launch to the next level with the Publishing Power track this Tuesday January 23rd

Turn recruitment into retention at Pocket Gamer Connects London

January 19, 2024

Turn recruitment into retention at Pocket Gamer Connects London

Industry experts share strategies for talent acquisition, diversity, resilience and navigating setbacks this Monday January 22nd

GDC's State of the Industry report reveals AI concerns, redundancies worries and a drive to unionization

January 19, 2024

Developers Speak Up

GDC's State of the Industry report reveals AI concerns, redundancies worries and a drive to unionization

It's certainly not all fun and games in the latest GDCC report as over 3000 game devs share their thoughts on what the future holds