Loads Of Layoffs
Roblox’s branded experience maker Talewind hit with "significant" layoffs
Talewind claims to be in the top 0.01% of monetised Roblox creators
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Konami Collab
Konami signs FIFA deal for FIFAe World Cups featuring eFootball
Competitions will be held on console and mobile to crown the first champions of this inaugural collab
Five New Games
New release roundup: Infinity Nikki, Mythwalker, Ever Chest, and more
We highlight five new mobile games that have broken cover over the past week
Spanish Startup
EF Games is hiring developers and artists in Europe following Krafton investment
The startup is currently developing a competitive multiplayer title
Reunion Revealed
Humble Games partners with its laid off ex-employees at Good Games Group
Former general manager Alan Patmore and global publishing VP Mark Nash are at the new publisher’s helm
Researching Roblox
Roblox accused of conflating metrics and inflating engagement hours by 100%
Hindenburg Research alleges that Roblox’s reported playtimes are skewed by "millions" of bots
Building Worlds
Third Dimension raises $6.9m towards generative AI 3D world builder
The tool is being designed for locations real and imaginary, for films, the military and video games
Adaptation Ahoy
Fishing RPG Dredge set for iOS mobile release as rights confusion delays Google Play pre-registrations
"Google doesn't believe we own the rights to our own game"
Studio Startup
Krafton invests in Mario + Rabbids and Red Dead Redemption veterans at Day 4 Night
The new studio is developing an original IP combining the expertise of Davide Soliani, Christian Cantamessa and others
Bolstering Buddies
Clout Kitchen raises $4.45m towards League of Legends AI "buddies"
The Backseat AI service offers real-time insight to users seeking to improve their gameplay
Ruling Regulation
Epic beats Google: Play Store must allow third-party app store distribution in US
Starting November 1st, 2024, Google must allow distribution of rival stores from its own
Epic Enhancements
Fortnite maker "financially sound" as Epic Games Store hits 70 million monthly active users
Fortnite reached "all-time peak" of 110 million MAUs last holiday, says Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney
Riding The Waves
Wuthering Waves coasts to $150 million
The Shorekeeper’s release helps surge revenue, but a monthly decline is yet to overturn
Share Surge
Ubisoft shares soar 36% as speculation swirls over buyout
Open-world adventures and GaaS games are top priorities for the publisher
Hot Five
Hot Five: Zenless Zone Zero hits $150 million, The Sims’ latest mobile game, and Tim Sweeney has "no regrets" over lawsuits
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Five New Games
New release roundup: The best new mobile games with hybridcasual heroes and plenty of RPGs
We highlight five new games that have broken cover and are all set to do big business
Premium Power
Balatro approaches $1 million in seven days on mobile
Solo developer LocalThunk released a mobile adaptation of the popular card game on September 26th
Pocket Palworld
Krafton’s PUBG Studios set to "faithfully reinterpret" Palworld as a mobile game
The monster battler’s expansion plans continue despite Pokémon lawsuit
Mobile Motorsports
EA veterans form The Three Thousands intersecting motorsports, pop culture and mobile
The Melbourne-based startup combines decades of experience in the games industry
Archero Arrival
Hybridcasual hitmaker Habby launches Archero 2 pitting players against the Lone Archer
There are currently 50 main chapters and 1,250 Sky Tower floors to play through
Store Expansion
MY.GAMES and Flexion partner to bring War Robots to alternative app stores
The decade-old title will seek new audiences on Samsung Galaxy Store, Huawei App Gallery and more
Store Strategy
Unreal Engine royalty fee reducing to 3.5% for games landing on Epic Games Store on launch day
Epic Games is making moves to flesh out its store with more brand-new games
Ip Impact
Devolver Digital’s new publishing label Big Fan Games to deliver popular IPs to indie devs
Partners already include Disney, Dark Horse Comics, Rebellion, Lionsgate and HBO
Permission To Play
Daily playtime limits added to Fortnite and UEFN in parental control update
Specific play windows can now be set as can a total daily playtime limit
Avia Anniversary
AviaGames celebrates eight years: From garage-based startup to award-winning publisher
The company’s portfolio spans Bingo Clash, Bingo Tour, Solitaire Clash and more
Environmental Efforts
Kwalee and Joe Jonas join forces in PlanetPlay environmental initiative
Mobile game Text Express: Word Adventure will give Green Planet Pack proceeds to environmental projects throughout October 2024
In The Zone
Zenless Zone Zero surpasses $150 million, but it’s no Genshin Impact…
HoYoverse’s latest RPG has achieved a mighty milestone but much slower to the mark than its forebears
Baseball Bash
Konami’s MLB Pro Spirit brings authentic baseball to mobile this year
The Japanese firm has three decades of experience with baseball games but typically the NBP
Mobile Manoeuvre
GOO NFT maker Good Gaming Inc to take "new path" as mobile game publisher
The company sets a new course after "obstacles" in the NFT market
Lots Of Licences
Chinese licence approvals on track to surpass 2023 with 109 domestic games approved this September
An average of 107 domestic games are being approved every month in 2024
Service Stopper
Pokémon Unite to end service in Belgium and the Netherlands
Fans will be able to continue playing in both countries until November 30th, 2025
Hot Five
Hot Five: Genshin Impact’s $6.3 billion success, Dungeon & Fighter: Mobile’s Chinese takeover, while Ubisoft shares down 20%
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Genshin Goliath
Genshin Impact hits $6.3 billion in time for fourth anniversary, but is it running on fumes?
HoYoverse’s flagship game dipped below $1 billion in annual revenue for the first time
Five New Games
New release roundup: The best new mobile games from capybara chaos to robots vs humans
We highlight five new games that have broken cover and are all set to do big business
Shattered Shares
Ubisoft shares plunge 20% after Assassin’s Creed Shadows delay
Ubisoft’s share price has fallen by 86.5% since September 2019
Treasure Trove
AI-powered Treasure Play to reward players for finding new games
The platform aims to support mobile developers’ growth ambitions with UA and engagement tools
Shire Subscription
Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings Game is on its way to mobile for Netflix subscribers
Releasing in fellowship between Wētā Workshop and Take-Two subsidiary Private Division next year
Pgc Helsinki
Get development tips and publishing deal insights and Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki
PGC Helsinki takes place next week on October 1st and 2nd
Ai Adventures
Duolingo to introduce AI-powered Adventures months after job cuts
Duolingo reveals Adventures and Video Call, new learning modes using AI technology
Top Grosser
Dungeon & Fighter: Mobile surpasses $800 million in four months
The beat ‘em up made almost $10 million in a single day this June
Sleepy Smartwatch
Pokémon Sleep sleepwalks to $120 million in time for smartwatch update
Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch, Fitbit and Google Pixel Watch are now compatible with the app
Pre-seed Power
22 year old raises $3.7 million for Roblox tool platform Gamebeast
CEO Zander Brumbaugh is building his no-code tooling platform for game devs and the military
Brand Boost
Vivid Games secures $1.36 million strategic investor deal to grow Real Boxing brand
The Polish developer seeks to grow Real Boxing’s presence in Europe
Afk In Asia
AFK Journey surpasses $150 million with Asian market dominance
Chinese players contribute 22% of AFK Journey’s revenue despite being late to the starting line
Hot Five
Hot Five: Pokémon’s Palworld lawsuit, Playtika’s acquisition, and Ubisoft gets workers back to the office
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Five New Games
New release roundup: Populus Run, Pocket Oasis, Jenny LeClue, and more
We highlight five new games that have broken cover and are all set to do big business
Pokemon Vs Palworld
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company file lawsuit against Palworld eight months later
Audiences quickly compared Palworld to Pokémon in character designs and certain game mechanics
Mobile Matters
Mobile games an "integral element" of EA’s growth strategy but barely acknowledged at Investor Day
CFO Stuart Canfield did, however, discuss mobile’s potential to reach a wider audience
Ai Ahead
EA's Andrew Wilson: AI is at the very core of our business
EA CEO Andrew Wilson talks three strategic categories for the company’s 100+ AI projects
Air Ai
EA reveals experimental Project Air and states AI "is not merely a buzzword for us"
A short demonstration was given during EA’s Investor Day 2024 showcasing the new mobile experiment