New Partnerships PubMatic and Zynga partner to expand advertiser access to premium mobile games audiences
July 6, 2026 New Partnerships Scopely invests in ex-Umamusume Pretty Derby director's startup Studio AuKnow The studio is led by former Uma Musume Pretty Derby content director Takuma Akitsu
July 2, 2026 Pley Partnership Xsolla partners with Pley to expand browser game monetisation for mobile studios The partnership targets monetisation gaps in markets with limited app store payment support
June 30, 2026 New Partnerships Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha signs deal with UFL mobile game after World Cup heroics The deal follows Vozinha's rapid rise in global popularity
June 16, 2026 Data And Drones Report: Niantic Spatial says Pokémon Go data isn't training military drones, but player scans helped build AI models Pokémon Go’s terms of service permit Niantic to use AR content in perpetuity
June 16, 2026 Pubg Partnership G2 partners with PUBG Mobile Esports to grow Western Europe competitive scene The collaboration will support the 2026 PUBG Mobile Club Open Western Europe Wildcard
June 12, 2026 Indie Support Codfish Academy to host Playstack-led Game Clinic for indie studios in Portugal Selected indie studios will receive direct feedback from Playstack's Aaron Ludlow
June 8, 2026 In-game Event Angry Birds 2 kicks off football-themed season with new events and rewards The limited-time update introduces football-themed challenges, rewards and events
June 8, 2026 In-game Event FIFA and Gamefam launch FIFA World Cup 2026 event across Roblox The event includes live score updates and tournament standings tied to real-world matches
June 5, 2026 Online Safety SuperAwesome partners with Roblox as under-13 advertising partner The partnership focuses on delivering brand-safe and COPPA-compliant advertising experiences
June 3, 2026 Pokemon Partnership LEGO stores to partner with Pokémon Go this summer, with exclusive rewards and LEGO Smart Play sets ahead Participating stores will span the US, UK, Germany, France, Poland and Australia
May 28, 2026 Back Of The Net Canada national football team partners with Roblox’s FIFA Super Soccer Deal is part of Canada Soccer's 'Our Game Now' marketing campaign that aims to generate excitement for the team
May 26, 2026 Turned Up To Eleven TyrAds announces exclusive strategic partnership with Nordeus The partnership will power 'player-first' rewarded engagement in Top Eleven
May 22, 2026 New Partnerships Xsolla partners with Dubai Films and Games Commission to expand global opportunities for MENA developers The partnership will create a Dubai-based studio accelerator program for game developers
May 20, 2026 New Offerings Dubai Films & Games Commission partners with Good Game Club to promote games as a force for good Dubai is targeting 30,000 gaming jobs and $1bn GDP contribution by 2033
May 18, 2026 New Partnerships Xsolla partners with Skich to support alternative mobile game distribution Xsolla becomes merchant of record for Skich mobile marketplace
May 15, 2026 India On The Rise Tencent commits over $1m to support India’s Orange economy The publisher also signed three-year partnerships with SEPC and GDAI
May 14, 2026 Deal Analysis Why the Savvy-Roblox deal lands differently in Saudi Arabia A look at why Savvy Games Group has cut a deal with popular UGC platform Roblox despite local restrictions and global allegations around child safety
May 11, 2026 New Partnerships Spin Master and Supercell partner on global toy line for Clash and Brawl Stars franchises The global toy line is scheduled to launch in summer 2027
May 8, 2026 New Partnerships Gamefam teams up with Borussia Dortmund for FIFA Super Soccer on Roblox The event introduces exclusive Borussia Dortmund-themed quests and rewards for players
May 6, 2026 New Partnerships Savvy Games Group and Roblox sign MoU to grow Saudi Arabia’s game development ecosystem Partnership focuses on game development training and education initiatives
May 6, 2026 Done Deal EA signs multi-year licensing and partnership deal with Brazilian Football Confederation Deal includes licensing rights and plans for joint marketing activities.
May 5, 2026 New Partnerships Starbreeze partners with Gamefam for new Payday game on Roblox The title is scheduled to launch later this year
May 1, 2026 Partnership Extension Star Wars expands in Fortnite with official creator tools and new experiences Fortnite players can access new Star Wars PvP, co-op and tycoon games
April 30, 2026 Pokemon Partnership Pokémon Go teams up with LEGO for Go Fest 2026 in Copenhagen The partnership ties into Pokémon Go’s 10-year anniversary celebrations
April 23, 2026 New Partnerships Amanotes partners with Balancy to scale live ops across music game portfolio Amanotes' 4bn downloads portfolio now managed through unified system
April 23, 2026 New Partnerships Playtika expands into microdrama with Bingo Blitz and Shortical collaboration An original short-form drama series will integrate Bingo Blitz directly into its narrative
April 21, 2026 New Partnerships Sega and Rovio expand Angry Birds licensing with WildBrain The expansion comes ahead of The Angry Birds Movie 3, set to drive a new wave of consumer products
April 20, 2026 New Partnerships SayGames expands into Vietnam with BagMaster Isekai The partnership signals SayGames’ push into Southeast Asia
April 17, 2026 New Partnerships Highrise partners with Neopets for a limited-time mobile crossover Weekly free Neopet giveaways will run throughout the event
April 15, 2026 Partnership Extension Games for Change and Tencent expand Raising Good Gamers initiative to support families The programme focuses on promoting healthy play, respectful behaviour and positive gaming communities
April 14, 2026 Enhancing Esports ESL FACEIT Group teams up with KICK for esports streams Viewership of Counter-Strike and Dota 2 competitions will aim to expand in the MENA region
April 14, 2026 Disney Development Epic Games reportedly developing a Disney extraction shooter A Bloomberg report suggests the new game will launch in November this year
April 13, 2026 Milestone CookieRun: Kingdom launches KPop Demon Hunters crossover with limited-time event The collaboration runs until May 6th 2026, giving players a window to engage with themed content and limited-time rewards
April 7, 2026 Developer Support Codfish Academy partners with Dear Villagers to launch game pitching clinic in Portugal Five selected teams will present their projects directly to a publisher with the potential to secure funding and publishing support
April 1, 2026 Crossovers Tetris and Space Invaders team up for first-ever in-game crossover event The crossover blends more than 75 years of arcade history across two of gaming’s most iconic franchises
March 30, 2026 Hot Five Hot Five: Wuthering Waves 3.0 and beyond, Budge Studios’ Nickelodeon partnership, and Roblox to take cut of in-game brand deals Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
March 25, 2026 Partnership Extension Budge Studios continues Nickelodeon partnership with global launch of Dora: Explore and Play The studio has surpassed two billion downloads across its portfolio of children’s entertainment apps
March 25, 2026 New Partnerships Xsolla and CYGMA team up to grow Cyprus’ game development sector The deal gives local studios access to global monetisation infrastructure and publishing support
March 20, 2026 Developing Next-gen Mobile Titles Supercent and Sumo Digital sign strategic MOU to co-develop next-generation mobile titles The MOU brings Supercent’s mobile-first innovation and data-driven publishing ecosystem together with Sumo Digital’s deep development expertise and cross-platform capabilities
March 18, 2026 New Partnerships Krafton signs strategic alliance with Hanwha Aerospace to develop real-world AI systems The company will back a $1bn fund targeting AI, robotics and defence startups
March 5, 2026 All Stars Arrives Making Candy Crush All Stars match ready with fresh mechanics and first official partnership Senior game designer Dasha Mironava and principal games designer Therese Sander share details on All Stars’ design philosophy, new multiplier mechanic and Life Savers partnership
March 3, 2026 Environmental Impact ZeptoLab and PlanetPlay bring climate action into Bullet Echo for World Wildlife Day Special $5 and $15 bundles tie in game progression to environmental support
February 27, 2026 New Partnerships Bolt and Toffee sign strategic partnership to bring D2C payment services to games developers The partnership is said to encompass more than $300 million in signed processing commitments
February 26, 2026 New Offerings Saga and Etermax partner to launch AI-powered social agent for Trivia Crack mascot Willy Saga positions character-driven AI as a new distribution and user acquisition channel
February 26, 2026 Crossovers Scopely brings Hello Kitty and Friends to Monopoly Go in limited-time crossover The Sanrio collaboration runs from March 10th to 29th across iOS and Android
February 23, 2026 New Partnerships Saudi Esports Federation partners with ROC Esports and Team Stallion to strengthen the Kingdom’s esports ambitions The agreements centre on upskilling Saudi employees and athletes through programs delivered by the Saudi Esports Academy
February 23, 2026 New Partnerships Savvy Games Group signs MoU with AUBH to strengthen student training in games and interactive entertainment AUBH students will gain access to internships, studio visits and direct engagement with Savvy’s teams in Riyadh