January 13, 2023

Esports

Challengermode’s Phil Hubner talks about breaking down the barrier of casual multiplayer and grassroots eSports

We get the chance to put forward a number of questions to Challengermode’s Phil Hubner about how the company aims to make eSports more accessible

January 13, 2023

Digital Assets

Digital asset trading: The untapped multi-billion market within videogames

Digital assets within games represent a huge business opportunity. But how do we win over gamers who are apprehensive about the blockchain. Here's how

January 12, 2023

Asia

Xsolla opens new offices in Kuala Lumpur

Continuing a trend of investment in the region, video game commerce company Xsolla has opened new Malaysian offices

January 12, 2023

Qyou Acquisition

QYOU Media acquires 51% of Maxamtech Digital Ventures, sets sights on remaining 49%

The majority stake has been acquired for an undisclosed amount

January 12, 2023

Speaker Spotlight

Speaker Spotlight: Helpshift and Keywords Studios on AI in-game support for happier players

Pocket Gamer Connects London is coming 23-24 January 2023. Time to meet some of the leading industry names that will be on stage at the event.

January 12, 2023

A New Partnership

Blizzard reportedly enters final stage of negotiations with its new Chinese partner

The company ended its partnership with NetEase in 2022

January 12, 2023

Racing And Riding

Nexon’s new KartRider game races onto mobile with a Premium Racing Pass for bonus challenges

KartRider: Drift launches simultaneously on PC and mobile

January 12, 2023

Trouble For Ubisoft

Ubisoft for sale? The games giant is rumoured to be actively pursuing acquisition

Despite massive success in the past, Ubisoft has had a turbulent year

January 12, 2023

Final Chance

Last chance to save up to £200 to Pocket Gamer Connects London!

Book your tickets before midnight tonight to our upcoming show in London to secure savings of up to £200 using our Midterm offer!

January 12, 2023

Anniversaries

Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Links celebrates sixth anniversary

The mobile card game version of the popular Yu-Gi-Oh franchise celebrates it’s sixth anniversary this January

January 12, 2023

Future-gazing

Look towards the frontiers of gaming with other technologies and media at Pocket Gamer Connects London

It’s time to gaze into the future of the games industry as new technologies emerge

January 12, 2023

Events

World of Tanks Terminator 2 event makes the jump from mobile to PC

World of Tank’s latest collaboration event with classic film Terminator 2 was first available through their mobile spin-off

January 12, 2023

Crypto Coin Coming

Hypercasual goliath Voodoo is launching its own blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency

Approximately 10 blockchain games are currently in development

January 12, 2023

Raising The Stakes

Saudi Arabia’s PIF increases its stake in Nintendo to 6%

The country is aiming to become the hub of the global games industry

January 11, 2023

The Place To Be

10 reasons you won’t want to miss our biggest show yet – Pocket Gamer Connects London!

Join us at the biggest event in PG Connects history this January 23rd to 24th in London! Buy your ticket today and save up to £200

January 11, 2023

Speaker Spotlight

Speaker Spotlight: Pixis' Phil Shpilberg on marketing made possible through artificial intelligence

Pocket Gamer Connects London is coming 23-24 January 2023. Time to meet some of the leading industry names that will be on stage at the event.

January 11, 2023

Services

Apple Arcade receives prominent mention in letter by Eddy Cue

Apple’s senior vice-president of Services penned a letter extolling Apple’s achievements

January 11, 2023

Gpu Upgrade

Imagination Technologies reveals IMG DXT: an immersion-boosting GPU for mobile games

The new GPU has 2.25 teraflops at FP32

January 11, 2023

Data.ai Report

Mobile consumer spend dropped to $110 billion in 2022, while downloads surged

Games such as Diablo Immortal and Apex Legends Mobile saw high adoption, but spend dropped 5%

January 11, 2023

Global Gaming

The Global Game Jam returns later this month as a hybrid event

The world’s biggest annual games creation event takes place from 30 January to 5 February 2023

January 11, 2023

Data.ai Report

Battle royale and mobile most popular with lucrative 18 to 24 demographic

Solitaire, slots and match-3 not so much… New report examines demographic preferences in different markets

January 11, 2023

Openings

NetEase Games set to open new Barcelona branch office

The Chinese gaming giant is set to make another mark in Europe, with the opening of a Barcelona office, including professionals from PC, console and mobile

January 11, 2023

Make More Of Monetisation

Five reasons why it’s more critical than ever to look to in-game advertising

Anzu's Guy Ben-dov, executive vice president of business development explains why in-game advertising is more important than ever for making your mobile game a success

January 11, 2023

Advertising

Mobile ad spend predicted to hit $362bn in 2023

Data.ai’s State of Mobile report shows the continuous growth of mobile ad spend over the past 4 years, and predicts it will hit a new high in 2023

January 11, 2023

Market Leaders

Hypercasual led the download charts in 2022, while RPGs dominated consumer spend

Data.ai have broken down the most successful genres of 2022

January 11, 2023

Launches

Fingersoft launches Lego Hillclimb Adventure into beta

As a spin-off from their lucrative Hillclimb Racing series, Fingersoft have secured the licence for Lego Hillclimb Adventures

January 11, 2023

Successful Funding

Indian developer Giga Fun Studios raises $2.4 million in funding

The round was led by Lumikai and Fireside Ventures

January 11, 2023

Track Rundown

Explore how we can improve the games industry culture at Pocket Gamer Connects London

Enjoy an exclusive look at the upcoming themes and content tracks of our upcoming event, with today’s spotlight being games industry culture

January 10, 2023

Ready, Set, Network!

Start networking right now! MeetToMatch is LIVE for Pocket Gamer Connects London

Hop into our sophisticated meeting platform and start networking with leading companies today

January 10, 2023

Netflix Games

Netflix Games is offering salaries of up to $1 million in California

The company is hoping to attract experienced candidates as it continues its push into gaming

January 10, 2023

Funding

Mobile game subscription start-up Multiscription announces $1.6m funding round

Multiscription seeks to offer developers a way to incorporate subscription services into their games

January 10, 2023

2023 In Gaming

Mobile gaming will lead the way as the industry braces for a rebound

2022 saw the games market decline for the first time, but Ampere Analysis predicts the industry will bounce back in 2023

January 10, 2023

Uk Games Industry

UKIE releases new UK Games Map, indicates 31% increase in companies

The UK Interactive Entertainment trade association has released their newest version of their UK Games Map, including key info and insights

January 10, 2023

Speaker Spotlight

Speaker Spotlight: Sandsoft's Yahsir Qureshi on game trends and cutting through the hype

Pocket Gamer Connects London is coming 23-24 January 2023. Time to meet some of the leading industry names that will be on stage at the event.

January 10, 2023

Esports

eSports sponsorships are falling, but mobile could weather the storm

Unlike other sponsors, who struggle to understand the audience that consumes eSports, mobile sponsorships are in a unique position to expand

January 10, 2023

Track Rundown

Learn how to make the most of your publishing deal at Pocket Gamer Connects London!

Enjoy an exclusive look at the upcoming themes and content tracks of our upcoming show, taking place in London this January 23rd to 24th!

January 10, 2023

Do More With Data

A deep dive into CrazyLabs transparency

CrazyLabs explains how developers and publishers can use data to inform and optimise every stage of hypercasual game design, development and live operations.

January 10, 2023

Job News

AdInMo appoints ex Bidstack VP Yasin Dabhelia to executive team

Dabhellia will assume the role of VP Programmatic

January 10, 2023

Hires

Ogury appoints new CEO Geoffroy Martin

Mobile adtech company Ogury have appointed a new CEO, amidst apparently major plans for 2023

January 9, 2023

Get The Royal Tratment

Royal Match aims at 186 million fresh impressions via its first TV commercial

Developer Dream Games is hoping for two billion exposures

January 9, 2023

Speaker Spotlight

Speaker Spotlight: AppLovin's Cyril Caël on 2023's biggest mobile market opportunities

Pocket Gamer Connects London is coming 23-24 January 2023. Time to meet some of the leading industry names that will be on stage at the event.

January 9, 2023

Mobile Investment

Dubai’s new economic plan could benefit mobile development

Dubai’s new economic development plan may result in a big boost to the UAE’s largest city, but will it boost the country’s game industry?

January 9, 2023

Opinion

Sequels Vs Updates: Start again? Or stick with what works?

When should developers create sequels for their games, and when is it smarter to stay put?

January 9, 2023

Sustainability Gaming

NetEase included in 2022’s Dow Jones sustainability indeces

The company's commitment to sustainability has been recognized by leading ESG ratings agencies

January 9, 2023

International

Can the Chinese mobile gaming industry bounce back in 2023?

With the end of zero-covid and other regulatory restrictions, can the Chinese mobile gaming industry come back to prominence?

January 9, 2023

Track Rundown

Explore the games industry through a global lens at Pocket Gamer Connects London!

Enjoy an exclusive look at the upcoming themes and content tracks of our upcoming show, taking place in London this January 23rd to 24th!

January 6, 2023

Views Week

Week in Views - What caught our editorial eyes in the last seven days

The Pocketgamer.biz team look forward to the year ahead and ponder player-friendly monetisation

January 6, 2023

New Acquisition

NetEase acquires Halo Infinite co-developer Skybox Labs

NetEase is continuing its expansion beyond mobile platforms

January 6, 2023

Australian Open

Tennis Clash and Tennis Australia announce partnership for the Australian Open

Players can win real-life prizes by taking part in virtual tennis tournaments

January 6, 2023

Pledges

Netmarble joins United Nations Global Compact

Netmarble has taken steps towards greater equity and sustainability by joining the United Nations Global Compact initiative