By The Book
The EU is keeping an eye on Apple and the App Store
"The Commission is aware of these concerns regarding Apple's App Store rules"
Stripped Back
Facebook Gaming launches app without Instant Games for iOS
"Unfortunately, we had to remove gameplay functionality entirely in order to get Apple's approval"
Access Denied
Apple claims that cloud gaming apps like Project xCloud violate its policies
Microsoft is still commited to bringing its platform to iOS
More Content
Ndemic is bringing the Rebel Inc. campaign to mobile
Looking for beta testers on iOS and Android
Cook Out
99Games launches Star Chef 2 as first game from N3twork's Scale Platform Partner Growth Fund
The first Star Chef has generated over $30 million in lifetime revenue
That Was Dumb
Dumb Ways to Die launches its new game Dumb Ways to Die: Superheroes
Exclusive to iOS for four weeks
Rise Of 7.6%
Slovakian games industry to reach $60.5 million revenue in 2020
Pixel Federation tops employers across the country
Stood Up
Konami's LovePlus Every to shut down 10 months after launch
Dating simulator will cease operations on August 5th, 2020
Under The Sea
NASA launches ocean research game dedicated to mapping coral reefs globally
Aiming to help preserve these environments and better understand threatened ecosystems
Sensor Tower
Mobile game players in the US spent an average of $53.80 in 2019
Up 54 per cent year-over-year
Become A Pro
Apple announces new iPad Pro from $799
Launches March 25th
New Policy
Report: Apple will require all App Store games to have ISBNs in China from July
"Games need to be approved by the State Administration of Press and Publication"
Capacity Full
Microsoft's Project xCloud launches preview on iOS
The UK, US and Canada only
Pgc London 2020
58 per cent of users turn off push notifications on iOS
Leanplum's Nathan Ceulemans shared his three 'tricks'
Peer-to-peer
Rainway launches streaming app for playing PC games on mobile
Can be downloaded across iPhones, iPads and iPods and Android for free
Fuelled For Success?
Gameloft puts the pedal to the metal with new racer Overdrive City
Asphalt with city-building?
Blizzcon 2019
Blizzard unleashes new Diablo Immortal video
Including all the things you know and love about Diablo
Acquisition And Scale
The Chinese Room's Dan Pinchbeck on why the timing was right to move to mobile
I think it’s worth the risk
Wheelie Good Time
Sayonara Wild Hearts set to sparkle as Apple Arcade launch title
Also coming to PS4 and Switch
Size Matters
Android to finally overtake iOS as the dominant mobile gaming platform by revenue in 2019
So says Newzoo
A Challenger Appears
No ads, no IAPs: GameClub's iOS subscription service to launch this fall
Price point will be “extremely competitve” to Apple Arcade
Shadow Drop
Update: Pokemon Go has best month for revenue in three years
Worldwide catch 'em all brings in $110 million as Dr. Mario World ends run as worst-performing mobile game from Nintendo
Counterpoint
Counterpoint: Offerwalls still deliver enormous value in 2019
As Apple enforces bans on offerwall-based CPI and CPE campaigns, CPA campaigns are still an option for developers
Going Mobile
The Chinese Room’s first game Dear Esther is set to hit iOS devices later this year
Over one million units have been sold since its launch in 2012
The Doctor Is In
Dr. Mario World tops iOS charts quicker than Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
BTS World beats both however
Indie Spotlight
Quite Fresh owner Stefan Åhlin on the life of a solo developer
"I feel really lucky to be working with something I love doing at the same time as being in control of my day to day"
Auto Chess Unite
Tencent launching own Auto Chess on iOS and Android
Chess Rush versus Auto Chess versus Dota Underlords
Indie Spotlight
Indie Spotlight: Simon Joslin on how The Voxel Agents has been thriving off puzzlers for 10 years
"It’s a good time for an indie if you have a killer idea, or a great track record because there’s a tonne of cash out there for cool projects"
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
Ios 13
iOS 13 gets faster app downloads, better Apple Maps and a Dark Mode
Raft of new features incoming for the latest operating system
Building Bridges
LEGO and Gameloft partner for LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed
Bringing together 40 years of LEGO minifigures
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
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
Knocked Down
Devs lose out on thousands of dollars as Apple cracks down on offerwall ads
Developers on and off the record discuss impact
Soft Launch
Playrix soft-launches new match-three puzzler Wildscapes
Available in Australia, Canada and New Zealand
Why Was Six Scared?
Bandai Namco dreams up Very Little Nightmares for iOS
Players can pre-register for the game now
For The North
Zynga soft-launches Game of Thrones Slots Casino on iOS
What do we say to the God of death?
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
Extra Life
Apple Arcade subscription breathes new life into premium and mobile game creativity, but may worry developers not on it
Bold move by Apple, but will it pay off for the games industry?
Apple Arcade Partners
Ustwo, Annapurna, LEGO, Bossa, SEGA, Platinum Games and more making games for Apple Arcade subscription service
The key developers backing the new games service
Apple Arcade
Apple unveils premium games subscription service Apple Arcade for autumn 2019 launch
Aimed to helping paid apps perform better on the App Store
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
Puzzler
Small Giant Games soft-launches Empires & Puzzles follow-up Puzzle Combat
First follow-up since Zynga purchased studio in December