Rumbling Rise
Monster Hunter Now reaches five million installs in first week
Niantic and Capcom’s latest location-based game sees strong start after three million pre-installs
Unity Runtime Fee
Unity back down: "I am sorry"… But the Runtime Fee stays
It's official: Unity have changed their fee restructure plans. But the unpopular Runtime Fee is still present. This is how they plan to put things right
Unity Runtime Fee
The United Game Devs give their verdict on Unity's big backdown
The group of developers - currently 1052 strong - who have signed up to take Unity to task have not been pacified by the latest changes
Roblox Lay Offs
Roblox downsizes talent acquisition team
30 members of staff were let go on Monday
Acquiblizz
The CMA gives Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard its provisional approval
The UK's competition watchdog has long been the largest remaining hurdle in the deal's way
Acquisitions
Roblox acquires Finnish AI voice moderation start-up Speechly
The company specialises in real-time voice moderation tech and other tech such as real-time transcription
Clampdown
Uma Musume Pretty Derby yanked from Chinese app stores two weeks after launch
The game's sudden withdrawal may be due to the gambling connection of its horse racing themes
Embracer Group
Embracer Group will need to “continue making tough decisions”
Speaking at a company Q&A, CEO Lars Wingefors confirmed that more closures are on the horizon
Ai Development
miHoYo co-authors science paper outlining bold AI intentions
The paper examines the rise and potential of AI in game development
Legalities
Unity's Runtime Fee: Is it even legal?
Top legal companies have offered their thoughts on Unity's unpopular introduction of its proposed Runtime Fee
Job News
Gameloft Brisbane appoints Manea Castet as studio manager
The hire sees Gameloft expand its focus to encompass PC and mobile
Surveys
Mobile game dev salaries increased an average of 21% in 2023
A game dev survey showed broad increases but there are some dips in some countries
Nascar Goes Mobile
Hutch announces new mobile game created in collaboration with NASCAR
The partnership follows successful collaborations with Formula One and Turn 10 Studios
Indian Market
Indian gaming market set to generate $868 million in revenue in 2023
96.8% of Indian gamers play on smartphone or tablets
Unity Runtime Fee
The United Game Dev's collective protest letter to Unity has 1052 sign-ups
Right now 1052 developers (and counting) are removing ads payments to Unity until the Runtime Fee Farrago is ironed out
Under The Microscope
Brawl Stars $2bn revenue is just the icing on Supercell's success
But how's the rest of Supercell's stellar line-up doing? Which games are still making the big bucks and which will be next for the chop?
Roblox Rollout
Roblox pauses rollout of a controversial new user generated content policy
Moves to mandate a pop-up when users purchased items from other experiences have been put on hold
Making Myths
Spectarium raises €5M in Seed Round to bolster personalised AI RPG Myths
Each player will have a unique experience by leveraging AI technology
Unity Runtime Fee
No love lost: AppLovin helpfully releases tool to switch from Unity to Godot or Unreal
AppLovin wades into the Unity Runtime Fee fiasco following its failed attempts to acquire the company
Announcements
Devsisters announces new game CookieRun: Tower of Adventures
The title is the latest entry in the popular runner franchise
Market Analysis
Honor of Kings makes $238 to become the world's highest grossing app in August
Plus the full breakdown of August 2023's biggest top ten global app performers
Announcements
Tencent teases competitor to NetEase's Eggy Party
The Fall Guys/Stumble Guys-inspired title has been a big hit for NetEase
Xbox Leaks
Microsoft's big gaming leak: Meet Brooklin, Sebile, Ellewood and more…
Undisclosed documents surface revealing Microsoft's new hardware, cloud and mobile plans and company's aim to deliver gaming everywhere
Ghost Detective
Playtika subsidiary Wooga unveils Ghost Detective on Netflix
The hidden object game is the latest step in fulfilling Netflix’s gaming ambition
Double-unicorn
Brawl Stars is Supercell’s latest $2bn hit
The title blasted past the double-unicorn milestone, joining four other Supercell titles
Unity Runtime Fee
Unity's biggest games: The big names who'll pay the biggest bucks
With an 70% of developers using Unity, it's the power behind the throne for thousands of much-loved titles including smash hits that keep some of gaming's biggest names afloat
Revenue
Nier Automata collaboration pushes Goddess of Victory: Nikke to a half-a billion in revenue
The collaboration saw a 215% increase in sales for the title
Apple App Store
Apple allows developers to offer regional pre-orders for games
The change means that games can be pre-ordered when launching across different markets
Collaborations
Dungeon Hunter 6: Rebooting a classic franchise for a new generation
The follow-up to the cult hack 'n' slash goes East-meets-West as Gameloft and GOAT Games collaborate on a classic
New Site
PocketGamer.fun launches today, offering a fresh way to find your new favorite mobile game
The latest site in the PocketGamer family offers a fresh way to keep ahead of the game
Unity Runtime Fee
A 4% cap and self-reported data: Inside the rollback of the Unity Runtime Fee
Beleaguered game engine outlines how they could address the industry's concerns
Alternative Storefronts
Xsolla launches Mall, a new alternative purchase platform
The site will allow games to host multiple landing pages, special offers and more
Pokémon Go
Pokémon GO sets sights on tenfold increase in monthly active users in India
Niantic vice president of emerging markets Omar Tellez reveals big plans for the game’s expansion
Unity Runtime Fee
“We fucked up on many levels..." Unity co-founder David Helgason wades into the Runtime Fee debacle
Unty's controversial pricing scheme changes have now drawn strong words from the company's founder and board member
Localisation
Niantic strengthens Indian market commitment with Hindi version of Pokémon Go
As part of the update The Pokémon Company has also localised the names of over 800 Pokémon
Gaming In China
miHoYo and NetEase block Alipay payments on iOS
iOS users were also banned from recharging via Alipay
Disunity
TIGA calls for CMA intervention on Unity’s proposed Runtime Fees
The platform’s new ‘per install’ fees have been a source of controversy over the past week
Crossover
Scopely announces new crossover between Stumble Guys and Monopoly
The board game is coming to Scopely’s hit battle royale title in the latest update
Unity Runtime Fee
Unity back down following mass-dissent over its Runtime Fee plans
It's over… Or is it. Unity take to social media to promise that "We have heard you". But the exact nature of their climbdown for now remains elusive…
It's Not Me - It's You
Dear John... AppLovin CEO Adam Foroughi wades into the Unity Runtime fee debate with letter to Riccitiello
Unity's competitors side with developers in asking Unity to rethink their policy
Acquisition
Playtika set to acquire Innplay Labs for up to $300 million
The acquisition includes an $80 million upfront fee
Unity Runtime Fee
Unity's pricing bombshell: The unanswered questions
As the debate rages, Kalle Kaivola CEO at Lightheart Entertainment sums up the questions that every Unity developer wants answered
Unity Runtime Fee
Miniclip's Sérgio Varanda does the math on Unity's controversial new pricing
The Miniclip senior executive vice president decides that "Unity's new pricing model can have a massive impact on profitability."
Unity Runtime Fee
European Games Developer Federation takes a swipe at Unity
The EGDF calls for EU regulation. “Unity’s install fees are a sign of looming game engine market failure”
Unity Runtime Fee
Developers issue collective ultimatum to Unity. "No more ironSource or Unity Ads until RunTime conditions are reviewed."
A brace of big names have banded together to shut off ads cash in protest against Unity's new pricing plans
Expert Opinion
Game Maker's Toolkit founder Mark Brown weighs in on Unity's pricing change
Unity's recent decision continues to send shockwaves through the industry
Unity
Unity closes two offices following death threat
Their controversial pricing change proves to be increasingly unpopular
Disunity
Unity take to X to clarify new runtime fees, but fails to stem the tide of discontent
Strong words from all corners of the industry continue to flow in
Closures
Hungry Shark developers Ubisoft London to close
The studio - formerly Future Games of London - was acquired by Ubisoft in 2013
Survey Signs
Half of all game development could be done by AI within 10 years
Bain & Company survey gives insight into current developer mindsets when it comes to generative AI