Quantic Dreaming
NetEase acquires French studio Quantic Dream
The developer and publisher will be NetEase’s first studio in Europe
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Lewis Rees
About Lewis Rees is a journalist, author, and escape room enthusiast based in South Wales. He got his degree in Film and Video from the University of Glamorgan. He's been a gamer all his life.
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Goodbye Facebook Gaming
Meta closing Facebook Gaming app before end of year
The app’s servers are shutting down on October 28
New Release
Robin Games' newly launched PLAYHOUSE features branded content central to design
PLAYHOUSE lets users create spaces with real-life decor items
Game Steaming
Steam mobile app receives major update with new beta
The new app is currently in beta
Download Milestone
Rollic celebrates a milestone as it achieves 2 billion downloads across its portfolio
The Zynga subsidiary is trying to redefine the hypercasual genre
Acquisition Finalised
Embracer finalises acquisition of Square Enix assets
The deal sees Embraces takes control of franchises such as Tomb Raider and Legacy of Kain
European Gaming Market
52 per cent of Europeans play games reveals recent report
45 per cent of gaming revenue in 2021 came from apps
Battle Of The Brands
Unity and ironSource’s merger moves ahead
The companies have moved closer to finalising the deal – and leaving AppLovin out in the cold
Guest Post
A complete guide to collaborating with a hypercasual publisher
Daria Udodova on how to find the perfect partner, pitch a game, and reach top charts together
Data.ai Report
Data.ai breaks down the Australian mobile market
Engagement for entertainment apps is climbing steadily while fresh installs decline
Green Gaming
Ex-Disney, Kabam, and EA staff reveal climate friendly studio
Carbon Counts is developing EverForest, which will result in real trees being planted as users play
New Studio
Square Enix to launch new western studio
Studio Onoma announced following the sale of western studios to Embracer Group
Maybe It's Zynga
Zynga teams up with Maybelline for in-game advertising
Maybelline becomes the first beauty brand to enter the hypercasual market
Cloud Gaming
Benjy Boxer: I think games need to be designed around the idea that people are playing it from the cloud
Parsec's general manager on the future of cloud gaming
Microsoft Acquisition
Phil Spencer: "I'm always thinking about things that add to our capability"
Microsoft Gaming's CEO discussed the Activision Blizzard acquisition with Bloomberg
Scottish Game Awards
Submissions are open for the inaugural Scottish Game Awards
The awards will recognize escellence in the industry
Investing In The Future
njoyKidz receives first investment round on a $5 million valuation
The round was led by WePlay Ventures
Blockchain Rumours
Everywhere developer remains coy about blockchain implementation
“We do not like dismissing new technologies”
A Downhill Battle
Jay Fernandes: We experimented with a lot of different layouts. I mean a lot. Like even more than you’re thinking.
Plastic Fern Studios' Jay Fernandes on the struggles of adapting The Descenders to mobile
New Project
Sybo is hiring a senior producer for an undisclosed project
The company is looking for a candidate with experience in the puzzle genre
Industry Report
71% of H1 2022's total deal value came from just 5 deals
A new report breaks down the biggest deals, acquisitions, and mergers of the first half of 2022
New Investment
Azur Games invests in French studio Pinpin Team
The company has acquired 30% of Pinpin Team
Quarterly Report
Flexion Mobile announces new growth record in Q2
The company hit a $20 million revenue milestone
Augmented Reality
Eight UK Studios selected for possible Niantic Lightship partnerships
The studios will pitch their AR experiences later this summer
Gender Equality In Gaming
Women in Games launches free guide to gender equality in gaming
Building a Fair Playing Field is out now
Big Business
Saudi Arabia approves Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The Middle Eastern country is the first to recognize the acquisition
New Hire
Roblox appoints Steve Park as Asia-Pacific head of public policy
The Meta veteran joins the Roblox team this week
Interview
Aviram Steinhart: We knew that RAID: Shadow Legends was going to be special
We spoke to the Plarium CEO about the success of the company’s flagship title
Big Trouble In Little China
Tencent lays of 5500 staff members
The Chinese company posted its first ever year-on-year decline in the latest quarterly report
Quarterly Reports
NetEase sees a 12.8% year-on-year increase in net revenue
The company has dodged the current trend of decline
Interview
Rec Room: It needs to feel to a player like Rec Room was originally designed for whatever platform they’re on
We spoke to the game’s developers to discuss its success and their plans for the future
Room For Growth
Room 8 Group introduces mobile game development brand Solid Bash
The brand will be a part of the newly-established Mobile Service Line
Battle Of The Brands
The financial sector weighs in on the Unity, AppLovin and ironSource battle
Various bankers and financiers offer their thoughts on the evolving story
Interview
ironSource: It's impossible to predict what will work where
ironSource insiders on advertising, game development, and the success of Garawell Games
New Partnership
Adverty and Yazle announce in-game ad partnership
The partnership will make Yazle the exclusive vendor of Adverty products in the MENA region
Sailing Into The Future
Asmodee Digital renames itself Twin Sails Interactive as it shifts focus
The publisher is focusing on original indie and AA titles
Rpg Stats
Report: 63% of RPG revenue comes from mobile
Genshin impact was the most streamed title of June 2022
A New Way To Monetise
wappier launches promotional pricing to help developers accelerate monetisation
New product adjusts prices based on an individual user's willingness to spend
Quarterly Report
Garena sees sharp decreases in year-on-year bookings and revenue
This comes in spite of the continued success of Free Fire
Clash Quest Closure
Supercell to shelve Clash Quest in September
The game fell below the company’s expectations
Quarterly Report
Tencent reports first quarterly loss since first listing in 2004
The company’s revenue has decreased 3% year-on-year
Mobile Supremacy
Official: Germany is the biggest gaming market in Europe
And 55% of the country's gaming revenue came from mobile markets
Their Most Successful Event To Date
Space Ape Games discuss the success of their Eminem crossover event
The event achieved 3.7 million plays and 1.3 million players added Eminem songs to their playlists
Interview
Tilting Point's Samir Agili: The emergence of Web3 games resets the playing field
We spoke to the Tilting Point CEO about Web3, monetisation, and the future of mobile gaming
Power To The People
Niantic launches New Voyager apprenticeship program in partnership with Tech Elevator
Successful applicants will be given tuition-free training and the opportunity to begin their careers in tech
Battle Of The Brands
Is the AppLovin, Unity, and ironSource story really over?
Unity have reaffirmed their commitment to the ironSource merger, but AppLovin may not be out of the fight
Ten Years Of Clash Of Clans
Ilkka Paananen: We haven’t seen an opportunity for NFTs to truly, truly make the experience better
The Supercell CEO spoke to Fast Company about development, longevity, and NFT’s
Giving Back
Pokémon Company pledges $25 million to philanthropic initiatives
The donations will support children and equity
Dragon Quest Builders
Yuki Furukawa discusses the development and success of Dragon Quest Builders' mobile port
We spoke to Furukawa regarding the game's journey from PlayStation to mobile
Lose Yourself In Beatstar
Eminem takes over Beatstar in it’s biggest event yet - and Fortnite could follow
The event coincides with the release of the rapper’s new greatest hits album