New Acquisition
Original Games acquires Mergedom from Bigger Games
The Merge Inn maker is looking to consolidate its place in the market
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Developer Tools
Yahaha Studios announces launch of 3D search tool Asset Ovi
The AI-assisted tool will help creators quickly find 3D game assets from a variety of stores
Activision Blizzard Financials
Activision Blizzard’s mobile revenue increased 14 percent year-on-year in 2022
The company’s fourth quarter financials confirms that their mobile gaming wing continues to outperform other platforms
Activision Blizzard Fine
Activision Blizzard fined $35 million by US Securities and Exchange Commission
The fine follows an investigation into how the gaming giant handled workplace misconduct
Acquivision Blizzard
EU issues Microsoft with antitrust warning
The commission is the latest to take formal steps against the tech giant’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Trouble In China
Chinese internet firms report their first ever combined revenue decline
Companies such as Tencent and Alibaba saw sharp slowdowns throughout the year
New Studio
NetEase opens new Western studio Spliced Inc
Spliced Inc is the latest in a wave of international studios for the company
Niko Partners Forecast
MENA-3 games market to grow 56% by 2026
Niko Partners predicts that the combined revenue of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt will reach $2.8 billion
Ncsoft West Layoffs
NCSoft West CEO Jeff Anderson leaves amidst layoffs
Approximately 20% of the company’s staff have lost their jobs
Socialpeta Report
Google pulls ahead of iOS in strategy downloads, but iOS reigns for revenue
SocialPeta's report on mobile advertising in 2022 delves into the performance of the genre
Socialpeta Report
RPGs saw a 4.76% increase in downloads last year
Downloads were up, however revenue for the genre fell 13.06 percent
Socialpeta Report
Casual games drew almost 28% of all game advertisers last year
A new report by SocialPeta delves into the state of mobile marketing in 2022
Google Vs. The Doj
“Google abuses its monopoly power". The Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Google explained
The DoJ and eight US states are suing the tech giant for anticompetitive behaviour
Tilting Point Layoffs
Tilting Point lays of 14% of its workforce
Over 60 people have been laid off at the company
Opinion
Woke or broke? When should developers break from controversial creators?
Developers and publishers may eventually need to make difficult decisions regarding inclusivity
Gender Equality
NetEase included in 2023 Bloomberg Gender Equality Index
The gaming giant receives this recognition for the second time
Return Of A Legend
Tomb Raider Reloaded available for pre-registration on Android ahead of worldwide release
The game will launch on iOS, Android, and Netflix Games on Valentine’s Day – Lara Croft's birthday
Ai Ads
AdLiven announces AI image Generation Tool to for playable ads
The first-of-its-kind tool uses a neural network to identify specific variables linked to playable ads
Killed At Its Apex
EA cancels Apex Legends Mobile and Battlefield Mobile
The studio is also closing developer Industrial Toys
Applovin Data
Revealed: The key metrics for an effective ad creative
Narrative, relateability, and customisation… AppLovin data breaks down what it takes to make an effective ad
Hypercasual Report
Cost Per Install for hypercasual games hit an all-time high
IDFA changes hit iOS hard, forcing up user acquisition spending in 2022’s fourth quarter
Diversity In Gaming
How inclusivity and diversity can lead to a positive future
Groups such as Rovio, LEGO and Nokia joined a roundtable led by UNICEF Finland to discuss insights and experiences
Gender In Gaming
No women are among 400 highest-earning esports players
Finland has the highest disparity between male and female earners
Sports In Games
Tennis Clash named the official mobile game of Roland-Garros
The announcement follows a successful collaboration with Fédération Française de Tennis in 2022
Pocket Gamer Connects
ustwo's Jennifer Estaris on gaming's potential for positive change
The game director took to the stage at Pocket Gamer Connects to discuss climate activism
Job News
Google veteran Tian Lim appointed Roblox’s vice president of product for the Creator Group
New hires abound as Tian Pei, Ashley McCollum, and Justine Higueras also join the team
Pocket Gamer Connects
Data.ai reveal the global trends and tips you need for success in 2023
Senior marketing manager at Data.ai, Chris Uglietta took to the stage at Pocket Gamer Connects London 2023
Pocket Gamer Connects
How Crytek incorporates narrative into live events to drive engagement
Crytek’s narrative team took to the stage at PGC London to share the secrets behind Hunt: Showdown's events success
Pocket Gamer Connects
How Product Madness promote workplace connections and build community
From Pocket Gamer Connects London: The team at Product Madness gave essential team-building advice for uncertain times
Pocket Gamer Connects
Pocketgamer Connects London: What can games do to improve the world?
Answer: A lot
Music Metaverse
PIXELYNX partners with Vita Motus on new metaverse mobile game ELYNXIR
The game aims to bring musicians and fans closer than ever before
Job News
Matthew Zoern appointed Head of Studio at Solid Bash
Promotion for Zoern as he brings more than 20 years of experience to the role
Job News
Josh Yguado appointed CEO of Jam City
SeungWon Lee has been appointed to the role of executive chairman among multiple moves at the company
Racing To Success
Sandsoft invests $3.25 million in The Tiny Digital Factory
Sandsoft will publish the company's titles throughout the MENA region
Boosting Growth
Zynga's ad monetisation platform Chartboost announces Chartboost Mediation
Chartboost Mediation provides game makers with an easy-to-use solution for increasing revenue
New Horizons
TapNation continues expansion with new offices in Turkiye
The mobile publisher is working on two new Web3 games
Unity Layoffs
Unity axes 284 staff and shelves projects post ironSource merger
John Riccitiello announces the firm's second round of layoffs in under a year as their merger settles in
Drest To Impress
DREST appoints Web3 expert Henri Holm as part of global expansion
Holm brings twenty years of experience to the role of CFO
Drake Star Review
Who were 2022's most strategic gaming investors?
Drake Star breaks down last year’s top gaming acquisitions. Who spent the smartest money in 2022? Find out here
Littlebigplatform
LittleBigPlanet spinoff Ultimate Sackboy races onto Android
Preregistration is open for the LittleBigPlanet hero’s newest foray into mobile gaming
Mobile Success
Which five mobile hits generated $7.2 billion in revenue in 2022?
Incredibly, these globe-conquering games raked in eight percent of total revenue. And the winners are…
Job News
PlayStation and Space Ape Veterans join the formation team
The new hires will help lead the company's engineering, creative, and narrative development
2023 Predictions
Drake Star releases its predictions for 2023 in gaming
Look ahead to a year of consolidation and diversification
Job News
Anna Idzikowska to leave the role of Chief Growth Officer at Ten Square Games
The growth team will report directly to company president Maciej Zużałek
Speaker Spotlight
Speaker Spotlight: Nick Gibbons discusses how creative and strategy can attract new and existing audiences
Pocket Gamer Connects London is coming 23-24 January 2023. Time to meet some of the leading industry names that will be on stage at the event
Job News
Plarium appoints Schraga Mor as CEO
Mor brings more than two decades of experience to the role
Opinion
From mobile screens to the big screen: the untapped potential of adapting mobile games
The video game curse may finally have been broken, but mobile gaming is at risk of being left behind
Speaker Spotlight
Speaker Spotlight: Rafael Vivas on the potential of implementing digital marketplaces
Pocket Gamer Connects London is coming 23-24 January 2023. Time to meet some of the leading industry names that will be on stage at the event.
Netease X Blizzard
NetEase to disband Shanghai team following breakup with Blizzard
A skeleton crew will deal with logistical issues in the short term
Acquivision Blizzard
Google and Nvidia chime in on Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The companies have expressed their concerns in the deal