Turkish game studios don’t pay tax as government supports burgeoning industry

Turkish game studios don’t pay tax as government supports burgeoning industry

Games from Turkiye head of advisory board Tugbek Olek outlines Turkey's tax incentives to support its growing games industry at Pocket Gamer Connects San Francisco

SuperScale's ebook serves organic growth tips, making mobile games more sustainable

Organic Opportunities

SuperScale's ebook serves organic growth tips, making mobile games more sustainable

Longevity is a rarity in the mobile gaming space with 83% of games not making it to their three year anniversary

Copyright doesn’t exist for generative AI-created content in the US but it remains the

Copyright doesn’t exist for generative AI-created content in the US but it remains the "Wild West"

Lee & Hayes attorney Ethan Vodde discusses where things stand for copyright and why court cases are needed to develop the law

Pocket Gamer Connects San Francisco kicks off two day conference featuring Scopely, Netflix, King, Wizards of the Coast and more!

Pgc San Francisco

Pocket Gamer Connects San Francisco kicks off two day conference featuring Scopely, Netflix, King, Wizards of the Coast and more!

Conference takes place from March 18th to 19th

Roblox Ramps Up

Roblox’s Avatar Auto Setup and Texture Generator are the latest AI tools for the 3D space

Roblox reveals two AI-powered tools at GDC

Multiplatform and multiplayer games overtake single format and single player

Multiplatform Multiplayer

Multiplatform and multiplayer games overtake single format and single player

Unity’s 2024 Gaming Report reveals a rise in multiplatform development and with a focus on multiplayer

Analytics firm Sensor Tower has just bought rival, Data.ai

There Can Be Only One

Analytics firm Sensor Tower has just bought rival, Data.ai

The move essentially gives Sensor Tower a clean sweep in the app analytics space

Huuuge Games' profits up 35.1% in 2023 despite falling revenue and DAU

Huuuge Games' profits up 35.1% in 2023 despite falling revenue and DAU

Revenue was down 11% but cost cutting measures helped Huuuge achieve another year of rising profits

Innogames’ Deniz Kekeç on building long-lasting relationships with narrative marketing | Podcast

Innogames’ Deniz Kekeç on building long-lasting relationships with narrative marketing | Podcast

The PocketGamer.biz podcast team and guests give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode…

In-app purchases decline but ad revenues is up 26.7% despite falling player retention

Retention Vs Revenue

In-app purchases decline but ad revenues is up 26.7% despite falling player retention

Unity’s 2024 Gaming Report finds retention rates and IAPs are down, but there's still plenty of room to make money

Game development time slowed in 2023 despite AI tech, but 71% celebrate its strengths

Powering Prototypes

Game development time slowed in 2023 despite AI tech, but 71% celebrate its strengths

Unity’s Gaming Report 2024 reveals a slowdown from 218 days to 304 in average development

Open World launches Game Dev Division for market strategies and support

Marketing Strategies

Open World launches Game Dev Division for market strategies and support

CEO Josh Swartz says, “What we ultimately want to do is to offer publishers and studios a turnkey solution."

Savvy Games Group unveils strategic vision in new leadership video

Savvy Games Group unveils strategic vision in new leadership video

CEO Brian Ward says, “Savvy Games Group is on a fast track to be one of the leading players in games and entertainment anywhere in the world."

Inside Supercell's new development structure and TikTok's potential US ban | Week in Mobile Games podcast

Podcast | Episode 03

Inside Supercell's new development structure and TikTok's potential US ban | Week in Mobile Games podcast

The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and and what's inside this week's episode 03…

Learn how you could use AI in game development at PG Connects San Francisco

Pgc San Francisco

Learn how you could use AI in game development at PG Connects San Francisco

Explore AI's role in game development, to enhance player experiences, optimize performance, and efficiently create dynamic, immersive virtual worlds

Week in Views - The return of M&A, killing your darlings and Monopoly WHOA!

Week in Views - The return of M&A, killing your darlings and Monopoly WHOA!

The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories

Tencent takes on two ByteDance game studios as the social giant continues to get out of games

Pick Up The Pieces

Tencent takes on two ByteDance game studios as the social giant continues to get out of games

The teams have been combined into a single new company, Saluosi, which is 100% Tencent owned

Ludo.ai CEO Tom Pigott to share insights on practical uses for AI in game development at PGC San Francisco

Speaker Spotlight

Ludo.ai CEO Tom Pigott to share insights on practical uses for AI in game development at PGC San Francisco

Pigott will take part in a fireside chat entitled 'How AI is Shaking up Game Development in 2024'.

PG Connects San Francisco: Empowering indie game devs with The Very Big Indie Pitch and Xsolla Funding

Indie Competition Sponsor

PG Connects San Francisco: Empowering indie game devs with The Very Big Indie Pitch and Xsolla Funding

The Very Big Indie Pitch showcases innovative projects, offers expert insights, and provides funding opportunities through Xsolla Funding sponsorship

Sega and Rovio's deal bears first consumer-facing fruit across FIVE game collabs

Sega and Rovio's deal bears first consumer-facing fruit across FIVE game collabs

After testing the water pre-Sega/Rovio buyout, now Angry Birds and Sonic are cross-promoting in a week-long multi-game special event

Future Formats, investment and indie developers at PG Connects San Francisco

Pgc San Francisco

Future Formats, investment and indie developers at PG Connects San Francisco

Discover investment advice and funding ideas, the technologies shaping the future and the best in indie development this March 19th

Supercell reveal Spark, applying science and psychology to build better teams and games

Passing The Test

Supercell reveal Spark, applying science and psychology to build better teams and games

Taking game making to the next level, Supercell’s new internal system for getting ideas greenlit is sure to raise a few eyebrows…

Ramadan festivities unfold across mobile with a host of new content and events

Ramadan festivities unfold across mobile with a host of new content and events

We've compiled a selection of the most innovative and captivating in-game events and promotions

Gain valuable insights into the game development process at PG Connects San Francisco

Pgc San Francisco

Gain valuable insights into the game development process at PG Connects San Francisco

Hear from games developers, how they've innovated and lessons learned along the way

Supercell axes Clash Mini as

Supercell axes Clash Mini as "bold changes" get underway, but there’s still hope…

Supercell swing the axe once more… But Clash Mini won’t be shuttered but integrated into Clash Royale

Scopely’s Massimo Maietti to discuss the record-breaking hit Monopoly GO! at Pocket Gamer Connects San Francisco

Pgc San Francisco

Scopely’s Massimo Maietti to discuss the record-breaking hit Monopoly GO! at Pocket Gamer Connects San Francisco

Head to the show for a fireside chat on how Monopoly GO! rolled to the top of the charts and united Monopoly fans across the globe

Get practical tips on every aspect of game development at PG Connects San Francisco

Pgc San Francisco

Get practical tips on every aspect of game development at PG Connects San Francisco

Everything a growing developer needs: essential, practical advice about all aspects of making games this March 19th

Monopoly GO makes $2 billion in 10 months with

Billion Brilliance

Monopoly GO makes $2 billion in 10 months with "less than a quarter" of that spent on UA

Over 70% of the game's 10 million+ players play the game every day

Nazara Technologies commits $100 million to expand globally through M&A deals

Mergers & Acquisitions

Nazara Technologies commits $100 million to expand globally through M&A deals

“We are particularly focused on investing in and acquiring gaming studios globally..." said CEO Nitish Mittersain

One-Punch Man World and NBA Infinite are this February's app ranking breakout stars

One-Punch Man World and NBA Infinite are this February's app ranking breakout stars

Data.ai's monthly gaming pulse for February reveals which new games globally are the ones to watch

Apple adds direct web downloads to EU's app distribution options

Apple adds direct web downloads to EU's app distribution options

Plus clarification of their rules makes it plain that app stores can only ever feature apps made by that store's owner

Adjust integrates Google Play Games for PC to enable cross-platform measurement

Crossplay Capabilities

Adjust integrates Google Play Games for PC to enable cross-platform measurement

Marketers can now directly attribute installs to PC campaigns

Destination Dubai

Discover Dubai's metropolitan marvels at the Dubai GameExpo Summit

Discover Dubai's marvels and plan your ultimate adventure in this forward-thinking metropolis for the upcoming GameExpo Summit

Shift Up’s projected valuation up to $2.3 billion after Goddess of Victory: Nikke’s success

Shifting Shares

Shift Up’s projected valuation up to $2.3 billion after Goddess of Victory: Nikke’s success

Tencent is currently Shift Up’s biggest investor with a 24% stake

Unity’s offerwall product Tapjoy launches Daily Rewards to boost re-engagement

Unity’s offerwall product Tapjoy launches Daily Rewards to boost re-engagement

Tapjoy is delivering new ad features to give advertisers tools to help lure back players on a daily basis

Animoca Brands and KACST to launch Web3 Hub in Saudi Arabia

Animoca Brands and KACST to launch Web3 Hub in Saudi Arabia

The partnership and the Web3 Hub will include collaborative research in Web3, blockchain, gaming, AI, and the metaverse

From esports to Heinz, everyone talks gaming at MENA’s Dubai Lynx

From esports to Heinz, everyone talks gaming at MENA’s Dubai Lynx

ESL Faceit Group, Emirates and Heinz discuss game industry wins

Krafton opens pre-registration for India exclusive Garuda Saga

India-themed Gaming

Krafton opens pre-registration for India exclusive Garuda Saga

Eager to appease local regulators, equipped with a bow and arrow, Garuda must vanquish enemies and perfect his skills and powers to succeed

Balancy raises $700K to transform game monetization and live ops

Monetisation Strategies

Balancy raises $700K to transform game monetization and live ops

Balancy has partnered with more than 100 games since it was established in 2022

Learn essential UA and retention techniques at PG Connects San Francisco

Pgc San Francisco

Learn essential UA and retention techniques at PG Connects San Francisco

Essential insight into user acquisition, retention techniques, and how to grow your game this March 18th

The Battle of Polytopia+ lands on Apple Arcade with DLC perks

Apple Arcade Addition

The Battle of Polytopia+ lands on Apple Arcade with DLC perks

Eight years and 20 million downloads later, The Battle of Polytopia joins Apple’s subscription service with DLC included

Innogames’ secrets for extending the lifespan of legacy games | Podcast

Innogames’ secrets for extending the lifespan of legacy games | Podcast

The PocketGamer.biz podcast team and guests give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and and what's inside this week's episode…

Mobile games expertise a

Mobile Must-have

Mobile games expertise a "must-have" as sector projected to generate $195 billion by 2030

GlobalData’s Mobile Gaming Thematic Intelligence report predicts "most gamers will embrace mobile gaming in the next few years"

Eric Futoran talks balancing player experience, sustainability, and monetisation

Eric Futoran talks balancing player experience, sustainability, and monetisation

Embrace CEO and former Scopely co-founder discusses player engagement, ad engagement, and game mechanics with Half Moon Studios CEO Pieter Kooyman

Epic Story Interactive transitions to Nightmarket Games

Epic Story Interactive transitions to Nightmarket Games

The company says the rebrand symbolizes a reaffirmation of its dedication to vision, team, and community.

Apple battles Epic Games, Fortnite and the DMA | Week in Mobile Games podcast

Podcast | Episode 02

Apple battles Epic Games, Fortnite and the DMA | Week in Mobile Games podcast

The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and and what's inside this week's episode 02…

Apple reinstates Epic Games’ App Store developer account as EU’s Digital Markets Act bites

Apple reinstates Epic Games’ App Store developer account as EU’s Digital Markets Act bites

He's having the worst day of his life... over, and over again.

Week in Views - Apple Vs Epic Vs The EU, a $1.8 billion Euro fine and Capcom gives everyone a pay rise

Week in Views - Apple Vs Epic Vs The EU, a $1.8 billion Euro fine and Capcom gives everyone a pay rise

The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories

Discover key trends in monetisation and the role of modern web stores, with PG Connects San Francisco

Pgc San Francisco

Discover key trends in monetisation and the role of modern web stores, with PG Connects San Francisco

New advertising formats, IAPs, web stores and other monetisation developments this March 18th

'Older' executives at Alibaba's Lingxi Games to step aside

'Older' executives at Alibaba's Lingxi Games to step aside

Alibaba has prioritised promoting people born after 1985 to its key management positions