Gamescom Insights
Tag: Gamescom
Wants And Wishes
Games are Make-A-Wish’s fastest-growing wish category, but the industry has "taken a backseat" since the pandemic
Understanding Players
Decision traps in live game development
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Mobile Momentum
“Mobile is going to eat and destroy PC and console gaming”
Mobile devices have matched or surpasses PS4 and Xbox One quality, says Azra Games CEO Mark Otero
Dtc Future
“Direct-to-consumer isn’t optional anymore”
Xsolla VP of monetisation products Artem Liubutov discusses the future of monetisation and getting players to your web shop
Dtc Revolution
FunPlus "forced to chase DTC” after IDFA deprecation
4X strategy specialist opted in to Apple's alternative business terms in the EU
Pre-regs Case Study
The challenges of running a pre-registration campaign
A comparison of the App Store and Google Play from the InnoGames team working on Heroes of History
Top Picks
Gamescom week preview: Top Devcom sessions for mobile devs
A look at the key sessions for the mobile games biz
Big Promos
Gamescom week preview: Who’s looking to make a splash at the show?
We take a look around the Koelnmesse to see which games and companies are getting the big promotions
Party Planning
Pocket Gamer’s ultimate Gamescom 2025 party guide
Making the most of every event around Devcom and Gamescom 2025
Vote Now
Vote for Best Developer at the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2025
Voting ends at midnight on July 31st
Shortlist Showcase
Meet the Finalists: Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2025
Every category, every shortlisted nomination showcased for the most important vote you'll cast this week
Mobile Games Awards
Nominations are live for the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2025
The submission phase for this year's categories is now open and closes on June 27th
Big Push
Brazil aims to sweet talk the global games industry at Gamescom LATAM
The country's flagship event hopes to boost its presence on the world stage
Gamescom Latam
Pokémon GO to bring AR adventures and rewards to Gamescom Latam 2025
Attendees can receive Pokémon-themed credentials featuring exclusive artwork
Podcast | Episode 26
The big stories and trends from Gamescom 2024 | 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 26...
Gamescom Takeaways
5 takeaways from Devcom and Gamescom 2024: Eastern influence, web shops rising, and Monument Valley returns
We look at some of the big stories and trends coming out of Europe's largest games expo
Getting Into Gamescom
Mobile sneaks into Gamescom's Opening Night Live… But blink and you’ll miss it
Netflix and HoYoverse lead the charge in mobile representation as smaller names get left behind
"curse Of The Consumables"
Aggressive mobile game monetisation pushes loyal players to churn, says Battle of Polytopia CEO
Midjiwan CEO Christian Lövstedt criticises the deliberate lack of transparency on in-app purchases
Web Shop Spending
Tilting Point’s Warhammer: Chaos & Conquest makes 50% of revenue from its web shop
Players can purchase web shop-exclusive bundles for up to $1,000
Integrating Story
How to integrate your narrative team into a game’s design and avoid story being sidelined
Game writer and narrative designer Kelsey Beachum gets on the soapbox and offers key advice on integrating narrative into the development pipeline
Devcom Begins
Devcom 2024 kicks off week of conference talks, exhibitions and awards
Prelude to Gamescom set to host more than 250 speakers across 200 sessions and 15 stages
Podcast | Episode 25
The Gamescom 2024 Survival Guide | 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 25...
Gamescom Tips
Mobile Mavens: The expert's guide to surviving Gamescom
How to avoid the crush, be at the best party, and make all the best connections. Our Mavens give their tips and tricks for getting the best out of Europe's biggest games show
Book Now
Final seats for the PG Mobile Games Awards 2024 in association with Gamelight
Join us for the splendid sit-down dinner ceremony in Cologne on August 20th before it's too late
Xsolla At Gamescom
Xsolla to showcase latest solutions empowering game developers at Gamescom and Devcom 2024
Experience Live Demonstrations of How to Enable Cross Play and Cross Pay Opportunities for Video Games
Gamescom 2024
The Gamescom 2024 party guide: Where to go and when
Making the most of the show - outside the show
Gamescom
Going to Gamescom? Three ways to meet the Pocket Gamer team in Cologne next week
Join us for The Mobile Games Awards, the PG Party or meet us at our booth
Party Time
Join us at the Pocket Gamer Party Cologne 2024 in association with Aptoide during Gamescom!
If you're in town for Gamescom, come along to the Tivoli for networking after dark on Wednesday, August 21st
Last Chance
Just 22 places left for the PG Mobile Games Awards 2024 in association with Gamelight
The swanky sit-down dinner ceremony in Cologne on August 20th is about to sell out
Mobile Games Awards
Aghanim named as co-sponsor for the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2024
Event returns on August 20th to celebrate the industry's finest
Final Countdown
Final hours of voting for the Pocket Gamer mobile Games Awards 2024 in association with Gamelight
It's your last chance to vote for who you think should win their respective category
Vote Now
Final chance: Vote for the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2024 in association with Gamelight
Deadline is midnight, Friday July 26th (and Mid-Term tickets end today!)
Mobile Games Awards
Vote for Most Impactful Web3 Company at the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2024 in association with Gamelight
Voting ends on July 26th
Mobile Games Awards
Vote for Best Developer at the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2024 in association with Gamelight
Voting ends on July 26th
Mobile Games Awards
Vote for Game of the Year at the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2024 in association with Gamelight
One week left before voting ends on July 22nd
Shortlist Showcase
Meet the Finalists: Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2024 in association with Gamelight
Every category, every shortlisted nomination showcased for the most important vote you'll cast this week
Party!
Join us at the Pocket Gamer Party Cologne 2024 during Gamescom - FREE!
If you're in town for Gamescom, come along to the Tivoli for networking after dark on Wednesday, August 21st
Finalists Revealed
Voting for the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2024 is live
The finalists are announced and open to industry-wide voting until July 22nd
Nominate Today
Final hours to nominate for the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2024
Get your submissions for all 22 categories before midnight TONIGHT, Monday June 17th
Award-winning Recipe
Early Bird tickets to the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2024 are live
Enjoy a three-course meal in Cologne whilst celebrating the industry's finest on August 20th
Nomination Knowhow
Your guide to the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2024
How you can help celebrate the best of the global mobile games industry
People Power
Will your players earn you the Pocket Gamer People's Choice Award 2024?
Don't miss your chance to shine. Submissions close midnight on June 17th
Talent Time
Nominations for the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2024 are live!
Make sure your favourites take home the trophies. Submissions for all 22 categories is now open and closes on June 17th
Nintendo Drops Out
Nintendo are a no show for Gamescom 2024
"Players will have opportunities to try out Nintendo Switch games at other events throughout the year"
Big Exclusive
Why Gamescom merged with BIG Festival to bring the expo to Brazil
PocketGamer.biz asks Gamescom LATAM CEO Gustavo Steinberg and Game MD Felix Falk why we need another Gamescom
Gamescom 2023
Brazil named as official partner country for gamescom 2023
This makes Brazil the first ever partner country from Latin America
Gamescom Asia
Gamescom Asia consumer exhibition goes digital
Gamescom Asia’s consumer exhibition is going to be digital only and will hold two virtual shows and a Steam event page.
Blockchain Rumours
Everywhere developer remains coy about blockchain implementation
“We do not like dismissing new technologies”
The Power Of A Pitch
Come forth, indie devs! The Big Indie Pitch is heading to Gamescom
A chance for indie games developers to get expert feedback in Koln