Play Policy Google Play policy update restricts pre-registrations, discovery and more to higher-tier fee payers
July 8, 2025 Apple Troubles Apple appeals $587m EU fine over App Store practices The iPhone maker said it was forced to appeal to avoid “punitive” daily fines
July 5, 2025 Podcast | Episode 59 A dark day for Xbox | Week in Mobile Games podcast The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode 59...
June 2, 2025 Hot Five Hot Five: Apple’s dedicated gaming app, Minecraft's mobile revenue surge, and earnings per install rise industry-wide Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
May 29, 2025 Under Pressure Apple faces further DMA fines as EU gives compliance deadline Tech giant has less than 30 days to comply with ruling against anti-steering measures
April 23, 2025 Apple Fined EU slaps Apple with $570m fine for violating Digital Markets Act Tech giant must comply with the Commission's decisions within 60 days or face periodic penalty payments
April 11, 2025 Global Divisions Political maelstrom: Trade wars and rivalries are shaking up games and tech How the week's upheavals are creating uncertainty as to what happens next
March 31, 2025 Penalties And Provocation EU set for first 'modest' fines against Apple and Meta under DMA The move comes during US president Donald Trump’s tariffs and potential trade war escalation
January 3, 2025 Speaker Spotlight Xsolla’s Chris Meredith on game changing trends and the EU’s Digital Markets Act “In the next 12 months, a key trend will be the shift towards hybrid monetisation models.”
September 19, 2024 Interoperability EU orders Apple to open up its iOS ecosystem to rivals European Commission to set out rules and processes for Apple to ensure interoperability of iOS features across devices
August 8, 2024 New Deal Apple revamps business terms in the EU to enable App Store link-outs and out-of-store promotions Developers can communicate and promote offers for purchases at a "destination of their choice"
July 1, 2024 Euro Legislation The EU’s DMA fightback continues with Meta the next tech giant in line for big fines Following Apple’s DMA dodging, now Meta’s “pay or consent” scheme, trading privacy for ads, has been deemed to deliver insufficient user choice
June 29, 2024 Podcast | Episode 18 The EU's App Store crackdown and Square Enix's buzzword bingo | Week in Mobile Games podcast The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and and what's inside this week's episode 18...
June 28, 2024 Week That Was Regulation with teeth, Game Freak’s new IP, and Square Enix’s AI backtracking | Week in Views The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories
June 28, 2024 Tough Talk EU: Apple not launching AI iPhone features a "stunning declaration" that it's "disabling competition" The latest spat between Apple and the European Commission centres on the tech giant's unwillingness to launch Apple Intelligence features in the region
June 23, 2024 Podcast | Episode 17 The history and future of the mobile games industry | Week in Mobile Games podcast The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and and what's inside this week's episode 17...
May 28, 2024 Epic Mobile Epic Games Store coming to iOS in the UK in 2025 Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney calls on Apple's Tim Cook to "tear down this wall"
May 16, 2024 Mobile Mavens Mobile Mavens: Can Xbox's mobile games store succeed? We ask industry experts for their thoughts on Microsoft's upcoming marketplace that aims to compete with Apple and Google
May 10, 2024 Xbox Mobile Xbox mobile games store launches on web in July New marketplace to launch with Microsoft's own-IP first, including Candy Crush Saga and Minecraft
May 9, 2024 Dma Survey A third of developers implementing new payment options in face of Digital Markets Act’s $18 billion opportunity Aghanim co-CEO Constantin Andry discusses the results of a new survey into DMA awareness, and how it can significantly boost revenue and end layoffs
April 23, 2024 Legislation Explained The DMA Breakdown: What does the Digital Markets Act mean for your business? The EU's Digital Markets Act has changed the stakes. But what does the new legislation really mean for your apps and how best can you take advantage of it?
March 25, 2024 Clamping Down EU's DMA bites as it opens non-compliance investigations into Apple and Google Meta, Google and Amazon also potentially in hot water as EC threatens big fines for rule breakers
March 13, 2024 Dma Practical steps for getting your ops and apps DMA ready Worldline’s director of video gaming and media, Jonas Martins shares advice on how to embrace the Digital Markets Act now that it’s finally here
March 12, 2024 Apple Vs Dma Apple adds direct web downloads to EU's app distribution options Plus clarification of their rules makes it plain that app stores can only ever feature apps made by that store's owner
March 9, 2024 Podcast | Episode 02 Apple battles Epic Games, Fortnite and the DMA | Week in Mobile Games podcast The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and and what's inside this week's episode 02…
March 8, 2024 Groundhog Day Apple reinstates Epic Games’ App Store developer account as EU’s Digital Markets Act bites He's having the worst day of his life... over, and over again.
March 5, 2024 Euro Legislation The DMA is here. What next for game developers and publishers? Was it worth the effort and are there opportunities to grasp? Flexion CEO Jens Lauritzson gives his take on what the Digital Markets Act really means and what will happen next
March 4, 2024 Regulator Closes In EU slaps Apple with €1.8 billion fine for “abusing its dominant position” in music streaming space European Commission orders Apple to to remove the anti-steering provisions and refrain from repeating the infringement
January 26, 2024 "don't Resist, Just Comply" Spotify: Apple’s new EU rules are “extortion” and a “complete and total farce” “The old tax was rendered unacceptable under the DMA, so they created a new one masquerading as compliance with the law”
January 26, 2024 Knock Knock Apple to the EU: Catch me if you can As Apple goes on the run, it challenges games publishers to gamble on their new, confusing terms and install fees
January 26, 2024 Runtime Reloaded Apple rolls out Unity-like Runtime Fee for downloads as it seeks to outrun new EU regulations Apple lowers share to 17% in EU while adding a €0.50 download fee
December 1, 2023 Microsoft Mobile Microsoft in discussions with potential partners over mobile app store for games Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer hints its launch may not be far off
November 16, 2023 Industry Insights DMArmageddon is just weeks away: Here’s what games developers need to know Usercentrics Valerio Sudrio details the expected impact of next years privacy changes for the mobile games industry
June 30, 2023 Alternative App Stores Meta to get into the app store game as Facebook allows app downloads The EU's Digital Markets Act is opening up app store monopolys and big players are getting ready to reap the rewards
July 6, 2022 Eu Vs Tech Giants EU approves Digital Market Act with implications for Apple and Google The new legislation comes into force in Autumn