Netflix Games
Netflix is working on an AAA shooter at its new LA studio
The company is straying outside of its mobile gaming interests for the first time
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Lewis Rees
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Devsisters Financials
Cookie Run: Ovenbreak grabs 45 million users in Korea
Though developer Devsisters saw declining revenue in Q3 as the market continues to normalise
Huuuge Financials
Huuuge Games: EBITDA up 38.7% and ARPDAU up 15.7% as active players spend more
The company also took steps to optimise its earnings efficiency over the quarter
Socialpeta Report
Bucking the downturn: Q3 Daily Active Users and Downloads are both on the up
SocialPeta's new report also shows that Android continues to dominate in terms of advertising
Chinese Market
Microsoft and Sony attempt to woo China's mobile devs with new investments
Mobile is king of China’s games space, but Microsoft and Sony are seeking to hoover up games and talent
Opinion
Screams on screens: The unrealised potential of horror in mobile gaming
Mobile gaming lags behind other platforms in terms of horror, but the potential for unique experiences is there
Flexion Financials
Flexion celebrates its sixth consecutive record quarter with 138% revenue growth
The company reported $22 million in revenue in Q3
Irish Tax Incentive
Ireland launch tax credit to support game developers
Companies can claim 32% of development costs back
Newzoo Report
Asia Pacific to generate 48 percent of 2022's global gaming revenue
49 percent of the year's games revenue will come from China and North America
News
Upstream: the mobile games streaming and esports digest – November 21 2022
PocketGamer.biz and Stream Hatchet break down the monthly stats on the mobile games making waves on streaming platforms, and esports events
Opinion
You think you’re better than me? The advertising potential of failure
Why are ads where the player fails so uniquely effective?
Netmarble Financials
Netmarble celebrates 14.4% year-on-year increase in revenue
The company generated $511 million in revenue in Q3
Racing To Success
PUBG Mobile shifts into high gear with new Maserati partnership
Several of the brand's cars will be featured as vehicles within the game
Subscription-based Gaming
Subscription-based gaming to reach $24.1 billion by 2030 - mobile is the fastest growing segment
Subscription-based mobile gaming predicted for rapid growth in 2023-30 with 16.8% CAGR
Opinion
Queer representation in mobile gaming: Why so few developers are tasting the rainbow
The queer community is being represented in gaming like never before, mobile platforms are lagging behind
Google Vs. Epic
Lawsuit claims Google struck a $360 million deal to prevent Activision Blizzard creating its own app store
The lawsuit claims Google has struck at least 24 deals to prevent competition
New Ventures
Behold Ventures becomes Sweden’s largest venture capital firm with $25.9 million raised
The firm will focus on investing in Nordic gaming startups
Netease Financials
NetEase celebrates a 10.1% year-on-year increase in net revenue
Gaming accounted for 76.5% of the company's net revenue in Q3
Embracer Financials
Embracer Group’s mobile gaming revenue increased 67% between July and September
The company's latest financial statement showcases its strong performance over the period
Interview
SciPlay Finland general manager Antti Kananen on Finland’s place in the mobile gaming sector
“The industry in Finland has flourished through having the right ingredients and resources in place.”
The Chinese Market
NetEase and Blizzard are suspending game services in China
The two companies were unable to reach a deal that satisfied Blizzard
Honor Of Kings
Honor of Kings is expanding into a full-fledged universe with three new games and a film
The franchise is coming to new platforms for the first time.
Trouble In The Market?
New forecasts suggest the mobile gaming market will shrink 6.4% year-on-year
The low entry barrier for mobile platforms could be a double-edged sword
Job News
Amazon veteran Phil Hardin appointed CFO of Scopely
Hardin brings two decades of experience to his new role on Scopely’s executive team
Success In Gaming
Finland’s highest earners are in the gaming industry, with Supercell founder Ilkka Paananen leading the charge
The country is a hub of the global mobile gaming industry
East Side Games Financials
East Side Games celebrates a 32 percent year-on-year growth, credit their success to strong IP licensing
The company credits its success to a focus on IP-based games
Talking Tom & Friends
Talking Tom & Friends was the #1 mobile IP of the last ten years
The franchise has topped the MAU charts every year since 2013
Roblox Financials
Roblox celebrates increases in both daily active users and revenue in its latest financial statement
The company’s third quarter results showcase the company’s success over the past quarter
Anything Is Possible
Anything World raises $7.5 million to make 3D content creation more accessible than ever before
The capital was raised in a funding round with investment from Acrew Capital and Alumni Ventures
PokÉmon Go Fest Live
Pokémon Go Live Events contributed $300 million to local cities in 2022
Players spent an average of $650 during the events, with many expressing a desire to return to the host cities
Mobile Market
Marvel Snap had a blockbuster release and Clash of Clans saw a 500% increase in daily iOS revenue in October
GameRefinery delves into the performance of the mobile market in October to identify the key trends
Acquivision Blizzard
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick on the future of the Microsoft Acquisition
“Being a part of Microsoft will help us better realise our ambitions”
Playtika Financials
54.9 percent of Playtika’s revenue now comes from its casual portfolio
The company’s quarterly report shows a 1.9 year-on-year increase in revenue
Success In Israel
Everybuddy Games raises $15 million in Series A Funding Round and is on a mission to build mobile games
The funding will be used to scale the top-grossing Lucky Buddies
New Partnership
Nintendo and DeNA's new joint venture Nintendo Systems aims to strengthen mobile business
The new subsidiary will focus on research and development
Interview
Gayming Magazine founder Robin Gray on the importance of a diverse workforce
Representation has come a long way, but there’s still plenty of room to improve
Activision Blizzard Financials
Activision Blizzard reveals its third quarter financials, with mobile now accounting for 52% of the gaming giant's net revenue
Candy Crush Saga is the top grossing game on US App Stores for the 21st quarter running
A Call Of Duty To Competitors?
Is Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard in trouble?
The biggest deal in gaming history has faced steep criticism from regulators and competitors
Interview
Gayming Magazine founder Robin Gray on the Gayming Awards and LGBTQ+ representation in games
We spoke to Gray about his work in the industry and the importance of authenticity
Two Become One
Unity and ironSource finalise the merger, despite early attempts by AppLovin to scupper the deal
The merger was first announced in July
Gaming As Therapy
The NHS may prescribe mobile games to combat anxiety in children and teenagers
One in six of six to sixteen year olds in England had a probable mental health condition in 2021
Opinion
33% of puzzle gamers view ads positively but 43% will quit if they’re too prevalent: how can game makers hit the sweet spot?
Advertising offers both boons and risks to game makers
Interview
Miniclip CEO Saad Choudri discusses the history and future of one of the biggest names in mobile gaming
“I think it will be more challenging to penetrate the top positions which will be dominated by a handful of large studios."
Mobile Miniclip
Miniclip CEO Saad Choudri believes that mobile will remain the dominant gaming platform for another decade
“We’ve always followed where players go and the players are going to mobile”
Canadian Market
52.3% of Canadian gamers play games on mobile devices - more than any other platform
Android sees the bulk of installs across the top five games
Google Report
New Google report suggests a delicate balance when it comes to in-game advertising
33 percent of gamers react positively to in-game advertising, but 43 percent quit a game with too many ads
State Of Stream
State of Stream: Mobile dominates stream charts in emerging markets, with Garena Free Fire topping charts on two platforms
Hours viewed shrank on both YouTube and Twitch this month
Financial Report
Sega Sammy celebrates a 15.6 percent increase in Net Sales, with Sonic the Hedgehog passing a milestone 1.5 billion units sold
The group’s latest financial statement delves into the company’s success, including its mobile interests
New Studio
Ex Niantic staff Alexia Mandeville and Bo Boghosian form new indie studio Bodeville Games
Bodeville is fully self-funded and currently working on multiple narrative-driven games.
Studio Closure
Embracer Group shutters the newly acquired Studio Onoma
The studio, formerly Square Enix Montreal, was acquired earlier this year