Mobile Market
Marvel Snap had a blockbuster release and Clash of Clans saw a 500% increase in daily iOS revenue in October
GameRefinery delves into the performance of the mobile market in October to identify the key trends
Nexon Financials
Nexon financials offer evidence to support industry analysis, and boast substantial growth
Nexon, the company behind games such as DNF Mobile, released their financials for Q3, and their results showed record revenue, rising in some areas and dipping in one key market
Studio Collabs
Capcom to collaborate with Tencent’s TiMi studios for Monster Hunter mobile game
Capcom will work alongside TiMi to produce a game based off the popular Monster Hunter franchise for mobile
Nintendo Numbers
Nintendo mobile downloads "equivalent to the cumulative unit sales total of all Nintendo hardware"
The milestone of 800 million downloads since 2016 was achieved in October
Personal Experiences
The Big Move: How Azur Games took their business out of Russia
Azur Games write about how their move from Russia came to pass, from Abandoned homes, week-long car trips, and plane tickets to random countries
Conference Overview
Our biggest show yet in the MENA region is happening this weekend – here’s everything you need to know!
Plan for the weekend ahead with a full rundown of everything happening at PG Connects Jordan this November 12th to 13th!
Asia Pacific Market
Riot Games to no longer publish major titles through Garena in SEA
Riot Games previously published its major titles League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics through Singaporean publisher Garena, but will now produce and manage online services themselves.
Growing Globally
Gismart opens new office in Warsaw with compensated language courses offered
The company’s latest European centre currently employs 40 staff members
Acquivision Blizzard
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick on the future of the Microsoft Acquisition
“Being a part of Microsoft will help us better realise our ambitions”
Track Rundown
Are NFTs the future of games? Hear from the experts at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan!
PG Connects is coming to Jordan this November 12th to 13th – don’t miss buying your ticket today and joining us this weekend!
Playtika Financials
54.9 percent of Playtika’s revenue now comes from its casual portfolio
The company’s quarterly report shows a 1.9 year-on-year increase in revenue
Success In Israel
Everybuddy Games raises $15 million in Series A Funding Round and is on a mission to build mobile games
The funding will be used to scale the top-grossing Lucky Buddies
Mapping The Metaverse
Navigate the metaverse landscape at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan
Discover the cutting edge of communication and entertainment in this overview of the metaverse
New Partnership
Nintendo and DeNA's new joint venture Nintendo Systems aims to strengthen mobile business
The new subsidiary will focus on research and development
Trade
Finnish/Saudi-Arabian trade deal could kickstart further economic collaboration to come
Although the recently announced Finland and Saudi-Arabia trade deal mainly covers more fundamental aspects such as travel and freight, it marks closer relations that could increase other economic interaction
Regulations
China’s game regulations pose a major potential threat to mobile game business in the country
Unclear regulations, licensing freezes and more are all major challenges for both domestic and foreign game companies operating in China. Particularly for the largest platform, mobile
Networking Galore
Connect with the likes of Google, TikTok, AWS, Huawei, Zynga and more at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan this week!
Don’t miss seeing the incredible leading brands joining us at our biggest conference in Jordan yet!
Interview
Gayming Magazine founder Robin Gray on the importance of a diverse workforce
Representation has come a long way, but there’s still plenty of room to improve
Easier Everything 3.0
Appodeal unveils its enhanced SDK 3.0
Appodeal updates its SDK, offering enhanced metrics, improving compliance tools improving distribution and more
New Frontiers
89% of the Saudi Arabian population are gamers: what does that mean for the future of the Saudi and wider MENA games industry?
Take a closer look at the Saudi Arabian gaming market and where it’s headed ahead of the PGC Leaders Summit Riyadh, November 30 - December 1
Activision Blizzard Financials
Activision Blizzard reveals its third quarter financials, with mobile now accounting for 52% of the gaming giant's net revenue
Candy Crush Saga is the top grossing game on US App Stores for the 21st quarter running
Financials
Take-Two's mobile division is now the dominant revenue stream for the company, boosted by Zynga
Take-Two’s recently released financial report for the Q2 period indicates an elevated level of revenue from their mobile division, but their forecast is cautious about further success
Speaker Spotlight
Miral Nashashibi of Digital Turbine "I feel that this industry brings out the best"
Publisher Development Manager at Digital Turbine chats to us ahead of appearing at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan this week
Speaker Spotlight
David Fernández, CEO of Sandsoft, on the importance of Blockchain to the future of games
Fernandez gives his thoughts on the state of the gaming industry ahead of speaking at Pocket Gamer Connects in Jordan this week
A Call Of Duty To Competitors?
Is Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard in trouble?
The biggest deal in gaming history has faced steep criticism from regulators and competitors
Studio Move
Miniclip expands Miniclip Netherlands in move to new offices in Zoetermeer
Miniclip has expanded and moved Gamebasics, now Miniclip Netherlands, to purpose-designed refurbished offices in the city of Zoetermeer
Interview
Gayming Magazine founder Robin Gray on the Gayming Awards and LGBTQ+ representation in games
We spoke to Gray about his work in the industry and the importance of authenticity
Two Become One
Unity and ironSource finalise the merger, despite early attempts by AppLovin to scupper the deal
The merger was first announced in July
User Numbers
Huawei's AppGallery boasts 580m users and promotes lesser-known games at Editor's Choice Awards 2022
Huawei’s 2022 AppGallery awards marked numerous wins for mobile games, as well as their surpassing 580m users for the alternative storefront
Gaming As Therapy
The NHS may prescribe mobile games to combat anxiety in children and teenagers
One in six of six to sixteen year olds in England had a probable mental health condition in 2021
Building On Blockchain
Get started in the blockchain gaming space at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan
Discover the top insights into blockchain technology and how crypto works with games
Interview
Round Ventures Founding Partner Rick Nahm says it's "It’s no surprise" investors are paying attention to the Mobile Games Industry
We interview Round Ventures founding partner Rick Nahm to get an insight into the attitude and predictions of investors into the mobile gaming space.
Best Of Mena
Discover the PocketGamer.biz MENA Top 30 Game Makers 2022 list
Our exclusive rundown of the best game makers in the region will be revealed on December 1st in Riyadh
Interview
Niantic’s director of production on the AR leader’s history and development
Kellee Santiago discusses the company’s mission to help players explore the world together
Views Week
Week in Views - What caught our editorial eyes in the last seven days
This week we consider football, Japan, and whether we are living in (Back to) the Future
Opinion
33% of puzzle gamers view ads positively but 43% will quit if they’re too prevalent: how can game makers hit the sweet spot?
Advertising offers both boons and risks to game makers
New Studio
New studio Playgig launches with $10.85m in seed funding and possible MOBA IP
According to the announcement, the company will be releasing cross-platform games, starting with an initial title called “Mystic Kingdom”
Interview
Miniclip CEO Saad Choudri discusses the history and future of one of the biggest names in mobile gaming
“I think it will be more challenging to penetrate the top positions which will be dominated by a handful of large studios."
Mobile Miniclip
Miniclip CEO Saad Choudri believes that mobile will remain the dominant gaming platform for another decade
“We’ve always followed where players go and the players are going to mobile”
Rollout
Google Play on PC indicates move into an all in one screen model for mobile games
Google Play on PC has expanded further, to countries like the United States and Mexico, with positive feedback from players. So why would someone want to put mobile games on PC?
Speaker Spotlight
Alun Evans of Freeverse.io discusses how Web3 approaches can offer new solutions
"Blockchain tokens that provide real utility are the future."
Track Rundown
Prepare for 2023 with essential expert advice on UA at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan!
PG Connects is coming to Jordan this November 12th to 13th – don’t miss securing your ticket for the conference today!
Country Overview
High potential for Egypt to become a gaming powerhouse
Esports are becoming increasingly popular with Egyptians
Country Overview
Gaming begins to take off in Bahrain
5G network is being rolled out across the country
Country Overview
Mobile gaming will need speed and capital to take off in Lebanon
The mobile gaming market in the country is showing signs of growth
Last Chance To Save
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Lacking Licences
October saw the return of no new game licences in China for the first time in six months
But concerns of another licence freeze may be overly hasty
Canadian Market
52.3% of Canadian gamers play games on mobile devices - more than any other platform
Android sees the bulk of installs across the top five games
Investment
GXC subsidiary Global Top Round to launch M&A department
The GXC subsidiary Global Top Round will launch a mergers and acquisitions department to deal with exits, fundraising and acquisition.
Track Rundown
What does the future of monetisation look like? Hear from top experts at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan!
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