Epic Games Store Mobile
Epic Games Store coming to mobile by end of 2024
New marketplace offers 88/12 revenue share, coming to iOS and Android
Investing In Innovation
The Inevitable Games Fund will invest up to $100 million in innovative Web3 games
King River Capital, Immutable, and Polygon Labs join forces to invest in the Web3 sector
Flexion Finances
Flexion revenue climbs 64% as Epic gives the gaming market a "boost of confidence"
Distributing Monopoly GO! to alternative app stores was one among many 2023 wins at Flexion
Monster Metrics
Monster Hunter Now is actually BEATING Pokémon Go in these key metrics…
Monster Hunter Now may have a smaller audience, but that audience is more monetised
Strategic Partnerships
GameAnalytics and Xsolla team up to simplify direct-to-consumer game sales
GameAnalytics founder Morten E. Wulff says, "Together, we're setting a new standard for game monetization."
Jobs News
Mobile Movers: All the latest appointments and job moves from around the industry
Moving and shaking - there's new roles at Supercell, Keywords Studios, Microsoft, Griffin Gaming Partners, AdInMo and The Games Fund
This Means War
Call of Duty Warzone: Mobile ready for battle with 50 million players on board
The latest CoD is ready to drop on March 21 with a record-breaking number of pre-registrations set to make it the biggest mobile launch of the year
Gaming Trends
Could jobs platform LinkedIn be on the brink of getting into games?
LinkedIn is rumoured to be developing on-platform gaming experiences, drawing inspiration from the puzzle craze that propelled games like Wordle
Gaming Glory
Hybridcasual generates 800% more revenue per user than hypercasual
Adjust and AppLovin’s The Gaming App Insights Report highlights hybridcasual’s impressive year after analysis of the top 5,000 gaming apps
Safety & Integrity
Keywords, Active Fence, Take This, and Modulate create Gaming Safety Coalition
Bolstering the safety and integrity of online video game communities.
Dont Miss Dubai
10 reasons to attend gaming's can't-miss networking event in Dubai
From indie showcases to investor meetings, don't miss these unmatched chances to elevate your game
Tax Free
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
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
Ai Law
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
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 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
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
Profit Power
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
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…
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
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
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."
Vision 2030
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."
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…
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 That Was
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
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
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'.
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
In-game Events
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
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
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 Kareem
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
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
Mini Makeover
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
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
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
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
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
Rising 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 Vs Dma
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
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
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
Rewarded Play
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
Web3 Gaming
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
Mena Musings
From esports to Heinz, everyone talks gaming at MENA’s Dubai Lynx
ESL Faceit Group, Emirates and Heinz discuss game industry wins
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
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