Blockchain Gaming
Google to allow NFT in apps and games sold through Google Play
The move marks a significant shift in policy for the tech giant
Interview
Immutable Games’ CSO Justin Hulog on bridging the gap between Web3 and mobile
We spoke to Hulog about his work, Web3, and the blockchain’s potential on mobile devices
Beckoning Blockchain
Mighty Bear Games is swapping blockchain platforms days before new game launch
Mighty Action Heroes to release in open beta on Arbitrum
Blockchain
Sega cools off on blockchain gaming after Rovio acquisition
Mobile could be the way forward for the home of the hedgehog
15 Unmissable Tracks
Get the latest in Web3, artificial intelligence and host of future trends at PG Connects Toronto
PG Connects Toronto is happening on July 19th-20th, get an exclusive look at all the amazing content we have lined up for you at the conference
Appointments
Animoca Brands’ Yat Siu joins Hong Kong taskforce on Web3 development
The executive chairman has been increasingly bullish on Web3
Finding Funds
Mythical Games raises a further $37million, hitting a valuation of over $1billion
Investors include Animoca Brands, MoonPay and veterans from Activision Blizzard
Conference Round-up
Investment and AI: more highlights from GameExpo Summit
Our inaugural conference in the UAE revealed essential insights and perspective about the regional and global games industry (part II)
Rewarded Play
Zebedee and adjoe partner to bring bitcoin rewards to games
The partnership will let players earn blockchain as they spend time in-game
Partnership
Animoca Brands partners with Japanese Web3 company Matsui
Animoca has been trying to expand its global reach after divesting from the US
Q&a
Daniel Paez on expanding Web3 game Gods Unchained to the mobile market
While Web3 and blockchain games may still be unfamiliar to many the mobile platform offers an opportunity for wider exposure
Animoca Brands
Animoca Brands to shift focus away from US markets
The company’s cryptocurrency, Sand, has been named an unregistered security by the Security and Exchange Commission
Unicorn Party Down
Laguna Games launches Unicorn Party on mobile devices
The brand is expanding into new genres in search of a new audience
Interview
Mystic Moose: "Web3 is a force that can’t be stopped”
Mystic Moose founder and CEO Mike Levine on the web3 backlash, the trough of disillusionment, and a games sector that's set to bounceback
Investment
The big Supercell investment roundup
Money to invest? Or looking for funding? Here's all the studios that Supercell has invested in, all in one place
Releases
ONE Championship partners with Animoca for Web3 mobile game
The MMA promotion will collaborate for the game One Fight Arena
Releases
NFL goes Web3 and blockchain for new mobile game
Mythical Games bag major partnership for potential breakout blockchain title
All About Web3
Dive into Web3 ahead of Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle: AI Edition!
Get caught up on all you need to know ahead of the Artificial Intelligence edition of our conference, coming up this May 16-17.
Venture Capital
The top VC firm for Q1, Bitkraft Ventures, expands to Asia
The firm was the top investor in Drake Star's recent report
Life Is Game
Wemade Championed a Paradigm Shift in Envisioning the Future of Blockchain Gaming at GDC 2023
CEO Henry Chang and core WEMADE members presented a vision of the future of blockchain gaming centred around the company’s WEMIX PLAY platform
Seed Secured
Mystic Games seed round aims towards bringing Web3 mobile games "into the mainstream"
Veterans from King, Rovio and more looking to democratise digital ownership
Major Milestone
Bitcoin Miner surpasses 1 million players and becomes the biggest play-and-earn game
A week of celebratory events set to take place
Creation Operating System
Fragnova unveils Creation Operating System to revolutionise game creation
Fragnova unveils its network and exclusive games creation system that will shape how future generations create User Generated Content
Cryptotheft
FBI warns that fake games are stealing cryptocurrency
The agency has issued a PSA to address the issue
Web 3 Ip
Brazilian Web3 dev Jungle raises $6 million in funding round
Web3 mobile shooter expected to launch later this year
Developer Insights
Why player-driven economies are a powerful tool for developers
Building an economy that keeps players engaged creates long-term fans that will keep coming back so that they can achieve more
Wemade At Gdc 2023
Wemade – diamond sponsor at GDC 2023 – shares valuable blockchain gaming knowledge and experience
Join in the conversations with company experts on trending industry topics, wins and challenges in open sessions during the event
Matsuda’s Final Fantasy?
Square Enix board calls for their president to step aside
A proposal suggests that boss Yosuke Matsuda will be replaced by company director Takashi Kiryu
Plans For Progress
Sky Mavis has "more aggressive" plans for Axie Infinity this year
Following a difficult 2022, during which $625 million was stolen from its Ronin Network
Interview
"Web3 is a solution in search of a problem." FunCraft’s CEO steps back from blockchain
After considering web3 and blockchain, FunCraft's Michael Martinez decided that the future lies elsewhere
Forming A Partnership
WeMade partners with Nine66 to boost reach and develop talent in Saudi Arabia
The partnership represents a commitment to support gaming ecosystems
Open Doors
Why casual gamers are crucial to the adoption of web3 gaming
Immutable's Justin Hulog explains
Pgc Picks
PGC Picks: Blockchain Game Alliance on the challenges facing the games industry
Meet the organisations which are attending Pocket Gamer Connects London on January 23rd and 24th 2023.
Digital Assets
Digital asset trading: The untapped multi-billion market within videogames
Digital assets within games represent a huge business opportunity. But how do we win over gamers who are apprehensive about the blockchain. Here's how
Crypto Coin Coming
Hypercasual goliath Voodoo is launching its own blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency
Approximately 10 blockchain games are currently in development
2022 Highlights
2022 In Review – February’s Best Bits
As the year draws to a close, we take a look back with our pick of the stories that shaped the last twelve months. This time, we zoom in on February
Interview
How will Web3 impact mobile gaming in the future?
We spoke to Superfine CEO Chris Calderon about the future of mobile gaming
Pivots
Hypercasual game dev Gamejam Co. rebrands to Superfine and releases Web3 growth platform
Pivoting from their hypercasual mobile titles, Gamejam Co. is now known as Superfine, moving into the world of Web3 with their new growth platform
Building On Blockchain
Get started in the blockchain gaming space at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan
Discover the top insights into blockchain technology and how crypto works with games
Presenting Plans
Square Enix’s latest financial report reinforces company focus on blockchain gaming
President and representative director Yosuke Matsuda outlines plans for blockchain, HD games, and international growth
New Partnership
Hypercasual developer Tapnation partners with Ternoa on blockchain prizes
Players can win Ternoa's blockchain currency, Capsule Coin, as prizes
New Platform
Singapore-based mobile game company Storms announces Web3 gaming platform
Named ‘Kyō’, the Web3 platform is a hyper-casual, social-based mobile gaming platform that integrates blockchain technology.
Mena Data
Overview: The MENA games market is expected to be worth $5 billion by 2025
The Middle East has all the ingredients for the perfect gaming boom, with esports and web3 part of the region's growth
Blockchain Gaming
Joyride introduces the Joyride Wallet
The new wallet aims to make the blockchain more accessible
Blockchain Metaverse Game
The creator of PUBG has announced a new blockchain metaverse game
Brendan Greene is creating a new game named Artemis which will feature NFTs
News
Apple enables NFT sales, with a 30% tariff catch
The iOS app-store is planning to enable NFT purchases, however the terms have already begun putting off crypto-enthusiasts.
Investments
Industry Vets create InfiniGods blockchain game studio
The blockchain developer has secured significant funding and is set to release its first game
Play-to-earn
Newzoo on the evolution and future of play-to-earn
A new report delves into the play-to-earn market, and discusses how it may evolve
Interview
Aleksander Larson: A 100 percent player-owned, real-money economy is the way forward for the games industry
We spoke to the Sky Mavis co-founder and COO about the future of monetisation in the game space
Block Breaking Beats
Tackling the technology gap to build web3 mobile games
From its origins as a successful hypercasual games studio to the cutting edge of web3 mobile games, PlayEmber CEO Hugo Furneaux, charts the company's quest to reimagine development