Podcast | Episode 62
Tag: DMA
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
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
Hot Five
Hot Five: Apple’s DMA violation, Discord CEO steps down, and Blue Ocean Games launches $30m fund
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
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
Pgc London 2025
PGC panel talks privacy, first-party data and avoiding a "last minute scramble"
PGC London panellists discuss privacy changes, the Digital Markets Act, ATT and the value of first-party data
Pgc London
Lessons in Webstore Wizardry, Global Trends, Powering Payments and Creative Kingdom await at PGC London 2025
Day one at Pocket Gamer Connects London will feature talks spanning web shops, the DMA, direct-to-consumer and more
Week That Was
Pokémon TCG Pocket’s big launch, Rainbow Six Mobile is back and is technology in a downward spiral? | Week in Views
The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories
Dma Dominance
Report: EU readies Digital Markets Act’s first-ever fine against Apple
There may be periodic penalties for noncompliance, according to people familiar with the matter
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
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"
Epic's Warzone
It's game (back) on: Apple have waived through Epic’s App Store submission. For now…
Though after an apparent change of heart over the weekend Apple MAY still require changes to Epic's App Store if it's ever to see the light on iOS
It's Not Over Yet
Apple's store police just rejected Epic's App Store submission
Epic's App Store is trapped in limbo as Apple's notorious policy police reject Epic's first stab at getting onto the newly 'open' post-DMA iOS
Apple Vs Epic Games
Fortnite and Epic Games Store with Apple for review as EU launch approaches
Apple’s policies require apps to undergo "notarisation" and human review before being allowed through
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
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...
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
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
Apple In The Dock
Game over for Apple as the European Commission wades in against their DMA dodge
It's official. The European Commission is going to take apart Apple's half-hearted adherence to the Digital Markets Act
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...
Legal Upset
Apple on track to fall foul of DMA legislation with a potential penalty of $50M per day
Leaks suggest that Apple has failed to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act, costing the firm 5% of its daily global revenue
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"
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
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
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
Emulation Sensation
Apple and Nintendo's Delta blues: A legal timebomb or just the new normal?
Changes to EU law have placed an app able to grant free access to Nintendo games at number one on Apple's own store. So what the 'hack' is going on?
Dma Demands
EU ruling gives Apple six months to bring iPadOS into line with DMA demands
Apple’s iPadOS will be held to the same standards as the iPhone operating system after qualitative investigation
Emulation Sensation
Everyone loves Nintendo… Delta emulator hits 4.4 million downloads in its first week
Since Apple lifted its ban on retro emulators, playing Nintendo games on iOS has never been simpler… Or more free
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?
Mobile Mavens
Mobile Mavens: What do developers think of the Epic Games Store coming to mobile?
Our Mobile Mavens share their thoughts on the Epic Games Store coming to mobile, covering just how impactful it may or may not be in the future
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
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
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
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…
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.
There Is Only War
EU regulators go gunning for Apple following their latest Epic spat
Game on… Apple may have side-stepped the DMA but their latest toddler feud with Epic has roused the EU's sleeping legal giant once more
This Means War
Apple just revoked Epic's iOS developer account. Again
Despite the EU Digital Markets Act bringing their battle to a close, it looks like the Epic Games Store won't be coming to iOS any time soon…
Dma Dodging
Apple has just opened up iOS in Europe. Now what?
The war is over… Kinda… Apple may have lost the legal battle, but incredibly, as the Digital Markets Act kicks in, the wounded giant is still holding all the aces
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
Apple Vs Europe
Fortnite and Epic Games are coming back to iOS in Europe
Hell has frozen over and the Fortnite developer and publisher is coming back to iOS three years after being frozen out
Week That Was
Week in Views - Apple's DMA dodges, inspiration for tough times, and PGC London highlights
The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories
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
Business As Usual
Despite new regulations Apple will still be able to charge 27% on external platform payments
While following new regulations to the letter, new changes to the Apple App Store Guidelines ensure that they'll get paid no matter what
Alternative App Stores
Apple prepares to allow alternative app stores in the EU
Hell freezes over as third-party app store move brings Apple into compliance with the Digital Markets Act