Rip
Yoozoo Games CEO and chairman Qi passes away at 39
Allegedly due to being poisoned
Need To Know
Raw Fury makes its publishing agreement public
“We believe having publisher contracts out in the open helps level the playing field"
Possible Deal
ByteDance is looking to acquire mobile games publisher CMGE
Its company stake would be worth $275 million
233
233 Playground - the first step for your game in China
MetaApp's platform can help you navigate publishing hurdles in Asia
Wormhole
Jinke Culture launches new publishing label Wormhole, under guidance of CEO Monte Singman
Wormhole is the latest addition to Jinke’s entertainment portfolio
Expanding
ByteDance launches mobile games store and publishing arm
“ByteDance is heavily investing in each part of the video game industry"
Going Virtual
Resolution Games secures publishing deal with Odd Raven Studios
“Resolution Games has proven to be a leader in the VR space by providing top titles and being the most proficient studio at multiplayer and cross-platform games"
Redforce
RedForce Games founder discusses benefits of partnering with Voodoo
Anand talks RedForce's journey to hypercasual and how Voodoo's support saw the company flourish
Pgc Digital
PGC Digital: "Your time is the most valuable thing," says Koch Media's Thomas Glenn on publishing vs. self-publishing
The advice was shared as part of The Art of Publishing track
Pgc Digital
PGC Digital: "A publisher is crucial to the process," says hypercasual studio Spunge Games' Mark Fludder
Comment was made during a Fireside Chat on the differences between casual and hypercasul
Pgc Digital
PGC Digital: Understanding how to pitch to a publisher
"You need to know what your game is and what your production is like"
Pgc Digital
PGC Digital: Working on a non-IP-based game as a publisher
"I find it more interesting to work on a non IP based game"
Welcome Aboard
Nexon nominates former TikTok CEO Mayer to join its board of directors
"We are thrilled to have Kevin join Nexon's Board of Directors"
Yodo1
Yodo1’s guide to publishing your mobile game in China, part 2: content and system changes
Part two of Yodo1's short series on how to publish in China
Publishing Tips
3 key things to look for in a publisher
ironSource GM Nadav Ashkenazy discusses the key things to consider before partnering with a publisher
Welcome Aboard
Kwalee hits 100 members of staff as the company continues to grow
"We're extremely proud to have expanded the Kwalee team to more than 100 people – particularly in such a challenging year"
Farewell
Starbreeze CEO Nermark steps down with immediate effect
To be replaced by acting CEO Tobias Sjögren
Yodo1
Yodo1’s guide to publishing your mobile game in China, part 1: ISBN, copyright, and taxes
Part one of Yodo1's short series on how to publish in China
Money Money Money
Japan is responsible for 22% of mobile games global revenue in the first nine months of 2020
Japanese games have generated $814.5 million internationally this year
Top Of The World
Google was the top mobile publisher via downloads in September
Voodoo cracked the top three
Top Dog
Voodoo was the top hypercasual publisher through downloads in Q3 2020
GameJam Co experienced the most growth
Sustainable Growth
Post-COVID, a global approach is helping China’s mobile publishers achieve sustainable growth
NativeX's Jonathan Chan weighs in on how publishers can thrive through the pandemic
New Partnership
Focus Home Interactive teams up with Flying Wild Hog for new title
"Focus Home Interactive is the perfect partner for Flying Wild Hog"
Investment
My.Games invests in mobile games developer Hypemasters
"We are primarily interested in investing in people and talent, not just the end product"
Farewell
Ubisoft veteran Michel Ancel has quit the games industry
Rayman creator says he'll be focusing on his second passion, wild life
"speed Is Essence"
PGC Helsinki Digital: Kwalee accumulates 425 million lifetime downloads
Milestone was confirmed by Kwalee publishing manager Allan Adham
Not So Mini
What top mobile publisher Miniclip can offer developers
Three billion downloads and 60 million DAUs later, Miniclip isn't planning on slowing down
It's A Date
Ludia launches first interactive dating game Lovelink
Available on iOS and Android
Battle On
PUBG Corp cuts Indian publishing partnership with Tencent
"PUBG Corporation fully understands and respects the measures taken by the government as the privacy and security of player data is a top priority for the company"
Welcome Aboard
Glu Mobile welcomes Jon David as its new vice president and general manager
"I am thrilled to be joining Glu, especially at a time when more people than ever before are turning to mobile games for entertainment"
Moving Up
InnoGames appoints Christian Reshöft as its new CPO
"Christian contributed heavily to InnoGames’ sustainable growth in previous years and achieved many important milestones"
New Identity
Exient rebrands Sad Puppy and Donut under Exient Publishing
"The success we've experienced with Lemmings Puzzle Adventure has given us the confidence to double down on our publishing activity"
Done Deal
Smilegate teams with Amazon to bring one of its games to the West next year
"Amazon Games is uniquely positioned as a publisher to reach entirely new audiences"
Farewell
En Masse Entertainment is shutting its doors
"Our focus in the coming weeks and months will be on our team, helping them to find new opportunities, and on our games, to ensure a seamless transition for you"
The Lightneer Approach
The Voodoo Approach: Lightneer on making the pivot to hyper-casual
"We really like that Lightneer and Voodoo are very aligned on the need to test as frequently as makes sense"
Expansion
THQ Nordic appoints Eric Wuestmann as its first North American CEO
"We certainly see an opportunity to expand our team on the ground in North America"
#blacklivesmatter
POC in Mobile: Why Amanotes publishing manager Micke Joseph Moisa believes creative freedom is key to better diversity
"I don’t think people should go the extra mile to prove more than non-coloured people."
Welcome Aboard
Improbable welcomes Chris Enock as its new head of publishing
He was the vice president of publishing at Riot
Farewell
Sega president Kenji Matsubara resigns
Comes just months after he was giving chief publishing officer role
Pgbiz Roundtable
Catch up on our Publishing in China RoundTable discussion
Full video available now on YouTube
Legend Of The Skyfish 2
Indie Spotlight: Crescent Moon Games founder Josh Presseisen on pitching to Apple Arcade as a publisher
"I think premium has really died for most developers over the past few years"
Tamatem Partnership
Tamatem and Tamalaki partner to release Home Designer Blast Makeover in the MENA region
Renamed خبير تصميم المنزل Home Design Expert
Welcome Aboard
Homa Games hires Julien Bourhis as its new vice president of operations
"Julien is extraordinarily entrepreneurial and creative"
Reggie's Coming
Reggie Fils-Aimé joins Rogue Games as a strategic advisor
Helping the studio with its expansion into console
Pgbiz Roundtable
Join us on July 14th for the next PocketGamer.biz RoundTable session
Discussing how to publish your game in China
Spending Money
11 Bit Studios investing $21 million in seven new games
Firm is putting $15.1 million behind its first-party line-up
Rogue Shuffle
Rogue Games appoints Matt Casamassina as new CEO
Co-founder and former chief strategy officer steps up to the top role
Get Charged
New publisher ChargeUp Games enters the mobile games market
"ChargeUp Games aims to shake up the business model and create a fair deal between developer and publisher"
Team Work
Kwalee teams up with no-code development platform Buildbox
"Our number one goal is to empower anyone who has an idea for a video game"
Welcome To Mena
Tamatem forms strategic partnership with Tilting Point to bring its games to the MENA region
Languinis and Food Truck Chef to be localised