The Top 50 Mobile Game Makers 2024 revealed! Plus takeaways from PGC Helsinki | Week in Mobile Games podcast

October 5, 2024

Podcast | Episode 31

The Top 50 Mobile Game Makers 2024 revealed! Plus takeaways from PGC Helsinki | 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 31...

Monopoly Go developer Scopely takes the number one spot in the Top 50 Mobile Game Makers 2024

October 2, 2024

Monopoly Go developer Scopely takes the number one spot in the Top 50 Mobile Game Makers 2024

Developer has a string of top titles in its portfolio, including Stumble Guys, Star Trek Fleet Command and Marvel Strike Force

The five pillars of perseverance in game development teams

October 1, 2024

Pushing Through

The five pillars of perseverance in game development teams

Former Lightneer design director Jaakko Sarno on how to build perseverance and make great games

How Finland's games industry is weathering the storm

October 1, 2024

Finland's Future

How Finland's games industry is weathering the storm

Neogames Finland director KooPee Hiltunen discusses past successes, current industry problems, and what the future holds for the country's games hub

Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2024 kicks off two day conference starring Supercell, Rovio, Fingersoft and more!

October 1, 2024

Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2024 kicks off two day conference starring Supercell, Rovio, Fingersoft and more!

Conference takes place from October 1st to 2nd

Finland’s games industry set to come together for a full week of events

September 28, 2024

Finnish Games Week

Finland’s games industry set to come together for a full week of events

Developers head to the home of mobile gaming for Finnish Games Week

Meet the sponsors behind PG Connects Helsinki 2024

September 27, 2024

Meet the sponsors behind PG Connects Helsinki 2024

The great companies that make the event, taking place on October 1st and 2nd, possible

Rovio shines a spotlight on its games platform Beacon at PGC Helsinki 2024

September 26, 2024

Rovio shines a spotlight on its games platform Beacon at PGC Helsinki 2024

Join the Angry Birds developer's principal product manager Niina Ojala for insights on how it makes its games fly

Dive into working with IPs and learning essential strategies for indie games development at PGC Helsinki

September 26, 2024

Dive into working with IPs and learning essential strategies for indie games development at PGC Helsinki

Day two at Pocket Gamer Helsinki will see both the IP Unlocked and Incredible Indies track take place in the afternoon

How Quicksave became a game-changer in game development

September 26, 2024

Building Html5 Games

How Quicksave became a game-changer in game development

The Finnish studio didn't have the tools it needed to build high-performance HTML5 games, so they built their own

Incredible Indies: A look behind the scenes of Apple Design Awards winner Rytmos

September 26, 2024

Incredible Indies: A look behind the scenes of Apple Design Awards winner Rytmos

Niels Böttcher and Asger Strandby share on their journey of founding Floppy Club and developing musical puzzle game Rytmos

Can't make it to PGC Helsinki? Join us from anywhere in the world with a Virtual Access ticket!

September 26, 2024

Virtual Helsinki

Can't make it to PGC Helsinki? Join us from anywhere in the world with a Virtual Access ticket!

Enjoy all the networking benefits of the conference without leaving your home or office (or beach)

AI-powered Treasure Play to reward players for finding new games

September 26, 2024

AI-powered Treasure Play to reward players for finding new games

The platform aims to support mobile developers’ growth ambitions with UA and engagement tools

Photon's Robert Boehm to tell all about making successful multiplayer games at PGC Helsinki

September 25, 2024

Speaker Spotlight

Photon's Robert Boehm to tell all about making successful multiplayer games at PGC Helsinki

Photon VP Robert Boehm is one of more than 150 speakers

Supercell, Rovio, Huuuge Games, Voodoo, King, and many more heading to PGC Helsinki

September 25, 2024

Supercell, Rovio, Huuuge Games, Voodoo, King, and many more heading to PGC Helsinki

Who would you like to network with next week?

Get development tips and publishing deal insights and Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki

September 25, 2024

Get development tips and publishing deal insights and Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki

PGC Helsinki takes place next week on October 1st and 2nd

Win a free ticket to the PGC Helsinki Wwise Tour and learn from audio experts on Frostpunk 2, triple-A games, and more

September 25, 2024

Win a free ticket to the PGC Helsinki Wwise Tour and learn from audio experts on Frostpunk 2, triple-A games, and more

Star speakers from 11 Bit Studios, Mainframe Industries and Audiokinetic will deliver insightful sessions for audio specialists at PGC on Wednesday, October 2nd

Discover how to effectively monetise your games and maximise revenue at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki

September 24, 2024

Pgc Helsinki Monetiser

Discover how to effectively monetise your games and maximise revenue at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki

Unleash the full potential of cutting-edge ad formats, IAPs, and other ground-breaking monetisation developments in this specialised track.

Learn the state of play at the heart of the mobile games industry at PG Connects Helsinki

September 24, 2024

Learn the state of play at the heart of the mobile games industry at PG Connects Helsinki

Discover Finland’s hottest industry trends and gain valuable insight into the latest facts and figures on October 1st

Find out who's in the Top 50 Mobile Game Makers 2024 next week

September 24, 2024

Find out who's in the Top 50 Mobile Game Makers 2024 next week

The big reveal will take place on October 2nd live at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki

After $1bn+ in player spending, hybridcasual specialist Habby soft-launches text-based idle RPG Capybara Go

September 24, 2024

After $1bn+ in player spending, hybridcasual specialist Habby soft-launches text-based idle RPG Capybara Go

Title has soft-launched in Australia, Canada, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam

Treasure Play CEO Alex Arias to discuss how AI-driven incentives can revolutionise UA at PGC Helsinki

September 20, 2024

Speaker Spotlight

Treasure Play CEO Alex Arias to discuss how AI-driven incentives can revolutionise UA at PGC Helsinki

We give Arias the quickfire Q&A treatment ahead of his big talk on player-powered UA at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki

Full schedule revealed for Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2024

September 20, 2024

Full schedule revealed for Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2024

Join is on October 1st and 2nd for two days of PGC Helsinki and the Big Screen Gaming Summit, featuring a total of 21 tracks

FastSpring CMO talks web shops:

September 19, 2024

Speaker Spotlight

FastSpring CMO talks web shops: "If you build it, they won't just come"

David Vogelpohl discusses direct to consumer strategies ahead of his talk at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki

Practical AI: How Ludo’s generative AI tools aim to help democratise game development

September 19, 2024

Practical AI: How Ludo’s generative AI tools aim to help democratise game development

The Practical AI series kicks off with Ludo CEO Tom Pigott on the company's generative AI platform and the pace of progress in the space

Final few days: Connect with publishers and investors at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2024

September 19, 2024

Assisted Networking

Final few days: Connect with publishers and investors at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2024

The deadline for fringe event submissions at our Finnish conference is Friday, September 20th

Rovio, Supercell, Raw Fury and No More Robots lead new wave of speakers at PG Connects Helsinki 2024

September 17, 2024

Rovio, Supercell, Raw Fury and No More Robots lead new wave of speakers at PG Connects Helsinki 2024

Just some of the 160+ experts leading our 21-track schedule

Five top tips for building a career in the Nordics

September 16, 2024

Five top tips for building a career in the Nordics

The Nordics are a highly sought-after destination for aspiring game developers here are five essential tips to help build a successful career.

Join the Big Screen Gaming Summit at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2024

September 13, 2024

Join the Big Screen Gaming Summit at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2024

Explore latest trends in the world of console, PC, XR and web3

Supercell invests in new Finnish studio Redly Games led by former game lead Theo Chow

September 13, 2024

Supercell invests in new Finnish studio Redly Games led by former game lead Theo Chow

The Helsinki-based studio is working on a cross-platform 3D adventure game built with Unreal Engine 5

“Treating what we are building not just as a game but as a social platform is very rare

September 12, 2024

“Treating what we are building not just as a game but as a social platform is very rare"

Social First’s CEO Kim Soares on securing funds to fuel the development of a new cross-platform MMO title that champions social connectivity

Meet the Pocket Gamer editorial team at PGC Helsinki’s Journalist Bar

September 5, 2024

Meet the Pocket Gamer editorial team at PGC Helsinki’s Journalist Bar

Get the word out about your game and instant feedback by speaking with the experienced journalists at PocketGamer.com

PocketGamer.biz Top 50 Mobile Game Makers 2024 to be unveiled at PGC Helsinki

August 27, 2024

PocketGamer.biz Top 50 Mobile Game Makers 2024 to be unveiled at PGC Helsinki

Join us on the conference for the full reveal and representatives from some of the top 50 in person

Metaplay CPO Teemu Haila talks top tips for startups and what NOT to do

Metaplay CPO Teemu Haila talks top tips for startups and what NOT to do

Speaking at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2023, Haila discussed three key learnings worth knowing

Squad Busters takings pass $50 million, but how does it compare to Supercell’s greatest hits?

Squad Busters takings pass $50 million, but how does it compare to Supercell’s greatest hits?

The US currently represents the game's biggest market share, where it's earned $19.6 million so far

The state of Finland’s games market

The state of Finland’s games market

We speak with Finnish developers and executives about the Finnish games industry's challenges and the 'survive to 2025' mantra

Fabulous fringe events this October at PG Connects Helsinki

Fabulous fringe events this October at PG Connects Helsinki

The finest curated networking for indies, developers, publishers, investors and more

Schedule overview revealed for PG Connects Helsinki 2024

Schedule overview revealed for PG Connects Helsinki 2024

Two Days, two events, 21 tracks - everything from AI and investment to retention, revenue and web3

Game Analysis: What does Project R.I.S.E mean for Supercell’s action RPG strategy?

Game Analysis: What does Project R.I.S.E mean for Supercell’s action RPG strategy?

Jakub Remiar shares all the details from the pre-alpha test of Project R.I.S.E and how it compares to mo.co and Riftbusters

Isabel Davies: EU’s Digital Fitness Fairness Check could cause

Isabel Davies: EU’s Digital Fitness Fairness Check could cause "big overhauls" in 2025

The regulation of free-to-play is a complex topic due to its ever-changing nature, but next year’s check could really change the game…

Supercell's great expectations

Supercell's great expectations

For almost any other studio, Squad Busters would be a major hit. But is it enough for Supercell?

Is Squad Busters a success or failure? | Week in Mobile Games podcast

Podcast | Episode 19

Is Squad Busters a success or failure? | 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 19...

Finnish startup Bitmagic raises $4 million for AI platform able to create games from text prompts

Finnish startup Bitmagic raises $4 million for AI platform able to create games from text prompts

With Supercell as an investor the company has launched its platform on Steam Playtest as it seeks to "make game creation accessible to everyone"

Supercell’s Squad Busters hits $24m net revenue in first 30 days

Supercell’s Squad Busters hits $24m net revenue in first 30 days

Supercell's latest picked up 40m installs during its first 30 days

Over 140 games being made in the Nordics right now

Nordic Spotlight

Over 140 games being made in the Nordics right now

We put the spotlight on the live games and new titles in development from the talented teams across Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland

Fingersoft CEO Jaakko Kylmäoja on how

Fingersoft CEO Jaakko Kylmäoja on how "the best game required the best environment"

Speaking a Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2023, Kylmäoja highlighted Fingersoft’s office culture as one of its most important strengths

Clash Heroes lives!… As new Supercell game Project R.I.S.E

Clash Heroes lives!… As new Supercell game Project R.I.S.E

RISING from the ashes of Clash Heroes and borrowing its assets comes a new "multiplayer, action-focused, social, RPG roguelite”

Who will YOU meet at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki?

Who will YOU meet at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki?

Connect with investors, publishers, indies, platform holders and more this October 1st and 2nd

Big Screen Gaming Summit: Two-day PC and console event arrives in Helsinki this October

Big Screen Gaming Summit: Two-day PC and console event arrives in Helsinki this October

Join us on October 1-2, 2024 to discover the latest trends and future innovations for PC, console, web3, VR and AR

Indie Devs: Get expert feedback & win media prizes at the PG Connects Helsinki Very Big Indie Pitch

Helsinkindie Time

Indie Devs: Get expert feedback & win media prizes at the PG Connects Helsinki Very Big Indie Pitch

Open to all registered indie developers, the competition enables them to pitch mobile, PC, and console games to experts, gain invaluable feedback, and secure exposure