44 Per Cent Growth
AppsFlyer: Google becomes number one for mobile app advertising
Facebook dominates retargeting
Teamwork
Crytek teams up with Google to bring the Cryengine to Android
It's expected to launch later this year
Play Cards!
Gwent conjures on to Android devices
It was released on iOS last year
The Flow
Tapjoy launches deep multi-reward engagements ads on Android
More rewards, better engagement
Spread The Love
Google Stadia is adding support for Samsung, Razer, and Asus devices
More than 20 Android mobiles will support the platform
Pre-registrations Open
Gwent: The Witcher Card Game conjures up a March release on Android
Was released on iOS in October 2019
Join The Club
GameClub brings its subscription service to Android in March
It was released for iOS last year
Fuelled For Success?
Gameloft puts the pedal to the metal with new racer Overdrive City
Asphalt with city-building?
Big Numbers
Google Play handled 2 billion MAUs and 115 billion downloads in 2019
The most popular distribution store ever
Blizzcon 2019
Blizzard unleashes new Diablo Immortal video
Including all the things you know and love about Diablo
Soft Launch
RuneScape enters early access on Android
Supports cross-play with desktop
What’s Next?
Eli Hodapp on GameClub’s future: deeper community, adding non-mobile games, and supporting Android
How indie monthly subs service will mature
Go Low, Go Big
Why tens of millions more Android gamers are playing PUBG Mobile than Fortnite
New number from Newzoo
Size Matters
Android to finally overtake iOS as the dominant mobile gaming platform by revenue in 2019
So says Newzoo
No More Support
Google sunsetting multiplayer APIs in Play Games Services in March 2020
Alternatives suggested
Google Play Rival?
My.Games could launch its own Android store
Publisher is holding internal discussions about the marketplace following the announcement of its PC storefront
Os Wars
Huawei unveils new Android rival HarmonyOS
The announcement comes amidst US trade war that has seen smartphone manufacturer banned from working with US firms without government approval
Deja Moo
Zynga taps classic major IP for newly soft-launched FarmVille 3 - Animals
Farming simulator has made its way to Android in the Philippines and Thailand
Revenue Split
Tencent uses clout to negotiate better revenue share on Chinese Android stores
Publisher secures 70/30 split instead of typical 50/50 share with app stores owned by the likes of Huawei and Xiaomi
Auto Chess Unite
Tencent launching own Auto Chess on iOS and Android
Chess Rush versus Auto Chess versus Dota Underlords
Finland X Sweden
Nitro Games partners with Avalanche Studios to utilise IP on new mobile title
New game expected to launch in 2020 on iOS and Android
Breakout Success
Prison Architect surpasses four million players globally
Console developer Double Eleven taking over the project following Paradox sale
Gotta Friend ‘em All
Pokemon Masters launches on mobile this summer
“The idea was to create a gameplay experience where you could not only befriend Pokemon but also trainers to battle alongside you”
Road To Hero
Oasis Games developing One Punch Man title for iOS and Android
First officially authorised game for Western countries
The Doctor Is In
Dr. Mario World drops worldwide in July
Game will be available on both iOS and Android from launch
The Race Is On
Drodo Studios soft-launches DOTA Auto Chess standalone version on mobile
Valve looking to release its own version in the future
Us Versus China
Google restricts Huawei Android access
News comes as Huawei is added to the US 'entity list' which bars business dealings with companies without government approval
What A Rush
Pokemon Rumble Rush revealed for iOS and Android
Evolution of 2017 Pokeland title that was in the works
It’s In The Game
EA launches E3 Play app for iOS and Android
Set to take place between June 8th to 9th
18-plus
Nutaku opens new Android adult gaming store
Beta launches with 30 games, with 30 more planned this year
Bring Me Thanos
Kabam and NetEase partner for Chinese Android launch of Marvel Contest of Champions
Perfectly balanced as all things should be
Beta Time
The Elder Scrolls: Blades swings into Early Access
Players can still sign-up for iOS and Android
Mobile Hunt
CD Projekt Red reveals Witcher card game Gwent will come to mobile
Due to arrive on iOS later this year with Android planned at a later date
Developer Tools
GDC 2019: ARM launches Android analysis tools via ARM Mobile Studio
Studio’s starter edition is available to download for free now
Specific Sharing
Mobile gamers prefer to share achievements and fails over chat apps than social media
70 per cent iOS users share through messaging apps
Rich As A King
Honor of Kings has made $4.5 billion since launch
295 million installs to date
Marketing
Google introduces new ad campaign tools aimed at re-engaging lapsed players
App Campaigns for engagement and smart segregation look to hone your advertising efforts
Puzzler
Small Giant Games soft-launches Empires & Puzzles follow-up Puzzle Combat
First follow-up since Zynga purchased studio in December
Error 404
Report: Forza Street in development for mobile
Turn10 Studios and Electric Square helming the project
Squeeeee
Former Big Indie Pitch winner Squeelings launches on Android completely free
Colourful-puzzler took home award at E3 2017
Halo Effect
Why the Epic Games Store could reposition Android as the gamers’ mobile ecosystem
The power of open
Game On
Discord experiments with games detection on Android
The feature shows others what a user is playing or listening to on Spotify
Recycling Ad Dollars
How AppCoins hopes to monetise unbanked app store users via blockchain
Creating value flow
Open Sesame
Fortnite Android beta now open
Title has already grossed more than $60 million, according to Sensor Tower estimates
Play Bigger
The surprising successes of PC-based Android gaming platform BlueStacks
Mobile games flourish on PC
Oh No
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney dubs Google ‘irresponsible’ over Android bug row on Fortnite
Google had made it public knowledge that hackers could hijack the game's installation software and load it with malware
Android
App Annie: Fortnite will push Android apps to over 170 billion downloads in 2018
Users to spend over $50 billion on the platform this year
Fort-not
Google Play now warning Fortnite fans that the game isn’t on its Android store
Despite best efforts, clones are likely to flood the Google Play store
Fortnite Android
Fortnite Android rolls out exclusively on Samsung Galaxy devices first today
Heading to other Android devices over the next few days
Salty Springs
Epic CEO Tim Sweeney labels Google Play 30% revenue share “disproportionate” as Fortnite bypasses Android store
Developer goes direct to consumer in bold move