Pgc Digital
PGC Digital: Now is the time to enter the MENA market, says Sandsoft Games CEO Mo Fadl
"The market is growing like no other"
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Kayleigh Partleton
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Articles by Kayleigh Partleton
Pgc Digital
PGC Digital: The state of the mobile games industry in 2020
"The mobile economy is doing some positive things"
Cook Out
99Games launches Star Chef 2 as first game from N3twork's Scale Platform Partner Growth Fund
The first Star Chef has generated over $30 million in lifetime revenue
Done Deal
Animoca Brands finalises the sale of its mobile games library to iCandy
The rest of the settlement is paid in shares
To The Future
NetEase sets up a new studio in Tokyo to focus on next-generation games
The studio is hiring PC, console and mobile specialist
Pay The Price
HyperBeard agrees to a $150,000 settlement with the US FTC
For alleged violation of child protection rules
Pgc Digital
Discover Incredible Indies and Industry Vision & Values at Pocket Gamer Connects #2
One of 10 featured tracks
#blacklivesmatter
The Pokemon Company, Double Fine, House House, and more join in to show support for #BlackLivesMatter
Through statements and charity donations
Going Indie
Indie enthusiast Kirk Scott leaves Nintendo of America
He was there for five years
#blacklivesmatter
Niantic is donating all proceeds from Pokemon Go Fest 2020 to fight racism
With a promised minimum of $5 million
Delayed Content
Epic Games postpones Fortnite's upcoming event and Season 3
In support of #BlackLivesMatter
New Subsidiary
Playrix welcomes Cateia Games to its Croatia team
"Becoming part of the Playrix family is a great honour for Cateia Games"
Developer Toolkit
Discover the Developer Toolkit at Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #2
One of 10 featured tracks
Neat Trick
Luna Labs launches new video ad optimisation tool Replay
It automates production and editiong for videos
Feel The Music
Gismart is launching a new music partnership program called Games for Artists
Designed to help musicians get exposure through games
#blacklivesmatter
Update: Electronic Arts, Supercell, Team17, and Square Enix are making donations to support #BlackLivesMatter
Employee donations will also be matched by the companies
Pgc Digital
Discover Big Screen Gaming at Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #2
One of 10 featured tracks
Going Retro
Sega continues mini console trend with upcoming Game Gear Micro
Comes to Japan on October 6th
New Acquisition
Rovio acquires Darkfire Games for an undisclosed figure
It will now be known as Rovio Copenhagen
Seed Funding
Swedish firm LootLocker raises $250,000 in seed funding
Investment comes from various individuals in Sweden's games industry
A Step Back
Double Fine Presents is "winding down" after being acquired by Microsoft last year
Its future remains uncertain
Get That Data
AppsFlyer forms a new partnership with Facebook Audience Network for UA data
"This partnership is providing a significant foundation for marketers"
Switched On
Nintendo Switch Online app sees users surge in UK and US thanks to Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp downloads also jump
#blacklivesmatter
Activision delays Call of Duty: Mobile season 7 in support of #BlackLivesMatter
No new release date has been given
Joined Forces
Homa Games absorbs free-to-play mobile games specialist IRL Team
The Toulouse studio will maintain team independence
That's Epic
The Epic Games Store is still set to come to mobile
No time frame has been given
Bake Off
Kwalee's Bake it hits 10 million installs in one month
It launched on April 28th
Pgc Digital
Learn about Live Ops at Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #2
One of 10 featured tracks
That Was Dumb
Dumb Ways to Die launches its new game Dumb Ways to Die: Superheroes
Exclusive to iOS for four weeks
Quit Your Day Job
Indie RPG Moonlighter has sold over one million copies
Two years after release
#blacklivesmatter
EA, Sony, Warner Bros. and more take to social media to support #BlackLivesMatter movement
Madden 21 announcement delayed in favour of showing support
Award-winning
Sayonara Wild Hearts wins big at the Nordic Game Awards
Multiple mobile winners across several categories
Making Money
NetEase launches a secondary stock exchange listing in Hong Kong
It aims to raise between $2 billion and $3 billion
Pgc Digital
Discover Game Maker Insights at Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #2
One of 10 featured tracks
Leaping Away
Rony Abovitz stepping down as Magic Leap CEO
Part of the company's shift to enterprise
The Mova Manova
VR firm XRSpace reveals new standalone headset Mova
Retailing for $599
Pgc Digital
Learn more about Esports and Influencers at Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #2
One of 10 featured tracks
More Games!
Microsoft adds another five games to Project xCloud on Android
Including Mortal Kombat X and Batman: Arkham Knight
Touchdown
Update: EA secures NFL license for Madden games until May 2026
Terms of the exclusive partnership were not disclosed
Popular Cat
Outfit7's My Talking Tom Friends exceeds seven million pre-registrations in six days
It's due for release on June 12th
Breakthrough Talent
BAFTA Breakthrough applications are now open
Both in the US and the UK
Pgc Digital
Learn how to make money from your games with the Monetiser track at Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #2
One of 10 tracks
Virtual World
Avakin Life welcomes 200 million users
Currently sees 1.4 million players daily
Mobile Dominance
The record for weekly mobile game downloads has been broken during the coronavirus outbreak
New record is 1.2 billion
Splash The Cash
Tencent is investing $70 billion into tech infrastructures
Including cloud computing and cybersecurity
Pgc Digital #2
Learn the Global Trends at Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #2
One of 10 featured tracks
Covid-19 Strikes Again
BlizzCon 2020 cancelled, digital event expected for early 2021
"We're feeling deeply disappointed about this decision"
Pgc Digital
Discover how to grow your games at Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #2
One of 10 featured tracks
Splashing Cash
Tencent acquires 20% stake in Japanese games firm Marvelous
"In comparison to Western companies, there is a widening abyss in terms of development capability and financial clout"
Gamestream Funding
Gamestream secures $3.8 million funding for B2B cloud games platform
Money will also be used to increase staff numbers