Reggie's Coming
Reggie Fils-Aimé joins Rogue Games as a strategic advisor
Helping the studio with its expansion into console
Staff
Ric Cowley
About Ric is the Editor of PocketGamer.biz, having started out as a Staff Writer on the site back in 2015. He received an honourable mention in both the MCV and Develop 30 Under 30 lists in 2016 and refuses to let anyone forget about it.
Articles by Ric Cowley
Pgbiz Roundtable
Join us on July 14th for the next PocketGamer.biz RoundTable session
Discussing how to publish your game in China
Brawl On And On
Why are people still playing Brawl Stars?
A look at the design choices that make Supercell's fifth game so enjoyable
Apple Crackdown
Apple to begin removing unlicensed apps in China from August 1st
Workarounds are available, but none of them are perfect
Apple Retail Closures
Update: Apple to close two dozen retail stores in the US due to coronavirus
Shares fall 0.5 per cent as a result
Apple Isbn
Apple's China App Store ISBN crackdown begins with update to its developer console
But no games have been removed from the store so far
Pgbiz Roundtable
Join us on June 30th for a blockchain-focused PocketGamer.biz RoundTable session
An introduction to blockchain, hosted by our very own Jon Jordan
Kodisoja Leaves
Supercell co-founder Mikko Kodisoja leaves the company
Pursuing other ways of telling stories outside of games
Welcome To The Club
Interview: HB Studios' senior audio designer John McCarthy on the music and commentary of PGA Tour 2K21
"I think that presenting it in a second-person POV is the part that catches people by surprise"
Order Up
Opinion: I completed Pokemon Cafe Mix in two days, and I probably won't go back
A lesson in making sure you have enough content for your puzzle game
When We Dropping?
Apex Legends may finally be soft-launched by the end of 2020
EA CEO Andrew Wilson bigs up the firm's mobile business
All The Operators
Apple explores updates to iPadOS, WatchOS, and more at WWDC20
Hand washing detection, new Apple Pencil updates, and more
Ios 14
Apple unveils iOS 14 with App Library, improved widgets, and picture-in-picture mode
New details revealed at WWDC20 Keynote
Pgbiz Roundtable
Join us on June 23rd for the next PocketGamer.biz RoundTable session
Discussing how to improve diversity in the games industry
Rogue Shuffle
Rogue Games appoints Matt Casamassina as new CEO
Co-founder and former chief strategy officer steps up to the top role
Sixth Time's The Charm
Report: Apple has rejected Facebook Gaming app at least five times already
App Store rules preventing HTML5 gaming app from launching
Job Opportunity
Steel Media is hiring for a new writer at PocketGamer France
Fluent in French? Know your way around a keyboard? Then step right up...
Making The Switch
Report: Nintendo to begin slowing down its mobile business to focus on Switch
No new games planned until the end of the fiscal year
Most Read
Hot Five: Brawl Stars starts strong in China, Apple is being sued over loot boxes, and Fallout Shelter Online launches outside of China
The hottest articles of last week
Tonic Games Group
Mediatonic brings its brands together under new parent Tonic Games Group
Mediatonic, Fortitude Games, and The Irregular Corporation come together
Pgc Digital
PGC Digital: A Thinking Ape's Tayber Voyer on implementing psychological safety into your live ops production
Be clear about your risks and make life easier for everyone
Pgbiz Roundtables
Join us on June 12th for FOUR free RoundTable sessions at PGC Digital #2
Completely free to all, even those without a PGC Digital ticket
Pgc Digital
PGC Digital: Kast's Max Sjöblom on understanding and working with influencers
Learning their shtick and being transparent
Pgc Digital
PGC Digital: ESL UK's James Dean on running esports events without a physical audience
"Embracing change is absolutely imperative"
Pgc Digital
PGC Digital: Mediatonic's Arran Topalian demystifies multiplayer mobile game development
Using mental models and best practices for playtests
Pgc Digital
PGC Digital: Nick Murray on building effective in-game economies
Define your purpose and have at least two currencies
Your Next Job
Get your next job at Rovio with Pocket Gamer Connects Digital's Career Week
Plenty of roles open in Helsinki and Stockholm
Pgc Digital
PGC Digital: Netmarble's Baris Ozistek outlines the evolution of hypercasual using RPG mechanics
Hypercasual 2.0 is coming, and Netmarble wants to be the ones leading the charge
Pgcd Careers Week
Pocket Gamer Connects Digital Careers Week is live - and it's not too late to get involved
Get your next job as part of this week's conference
Sandsoft Launch
New MENA game publisher Sandsoft Games opens its doors
Former Wargaming head of global esports Mo Fadl leading the company
Jobs Board
Get your next job in the games industry with our Jobs Board
Now beefed up and full of new jobs ahead of PGC Careers Week
Editor's Choice
Ten sessions at Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #2 you really shouldn't miss
PGBiz Editor Ric Cowley picks out his most anticipated talks
Pgbiz Roundtables
Join us on June 2nd for the next PocketGamer.biz RoundTable session
Watch industry experts discuss hot topics in these free sessions
Submit Your Company
PocketGamer.biz Top 50 Mobile Game Makers 2020: Submit your company for consideration!
We're putting our list together, and we need your help
Most Read
Hot Five: Why people still play Garena Free Fire and My Talking Tom Friends hits seven million pre-regs
The hottest stories from last week
Preserving The Past
Interview: Why Poki is partnering with Nitrome and more to preserve the Flash games of old
Co-founder Michiel van Amerongen and the team explain the business behind saving older games
We Didn't Start The Fire
Why are people still playing Garena Free Fire?
A first-time player tries to explain the battle royale's appeal
Most Read
Hot Five: Garena Free Fire hits 80 million DAUs, Defold goes open source, and Ubisoft sues Apple and Google
The hottest stories from the mobile games industry over the last week
Pgbiz Podcast
PocketGamer.biz Podcast Episode #5: Garena Free Fire 80m DAUs, Gamescom goes digital, and more!
Our weekly video chat about the goings-on in mobile games
Open Source Defold
King is making its Defold game engine open source
Establishing the Defold Foundation to help it grow
Remote Working Lessons
Remote Working: What we learned from the Working From Home PocketGamer.biz RoundTable
Insights on the industry and advice on adapting
Most Read
Hot Five: Rooster Teeth partners with Yogscast, Supercell celebrates 10 years, and AppLovin acquires Machine Zone
The hottest stories from the mobile games industry over the last week
Pgbiz Podcast
PocketGamer.biz Podcast Episode #4: Nintendo's mobile growth, Summer Game Fest, Skate 3 rumours
Our weekly video chat about the goings-on in mobile games
Lovin Zone
AppLovin acquires Game of War developer Machine Zone
Mobile marketing firm will be moving in with the developer
Pgbiz Roundtables
Join us on May 19th for the next PocketGamer.biz RoundTable session
Watch industry experts discuss hot topics in these free sessions
Streaming Month
It's streaming month on PocketGamer.biz!
Tell us about why you're interested in the future of streaming - or why you aren't even slightly bothered
Sensor Tower Funding
Sensor Tower secures $45 million investment from strategic partnership with Riverwood Capital
First investment since 2013
Most Read
Hot Five: Jagex sold to Macarthur Fortune, Jens Begemann leaves Wooga, and Gameloft chiefs reflect on 20 years at the company
The hottest articles of last week
Pgbiz Podcast
PocketGamer.biz Podcast Episode #3: Jens Begemann leaves Wooga, Jagex gets sold again, and more!
Our weekly video chat about the goings-on in mobile games
Scrabble Success
Scopely acquires Scrabble GO developer PierPlay
Now working on an unannounced project