News
India set to be top of the (mobile) game by 2025
According to a recent KPMG report, the mobile market in India is expected to grow massively by 2025 due to government investment and growing digitalisation.
Interview
Make Games Not War - the organisers of DevGAMM on their charity initiative for Ukraine
Ahead of Game Fest 2022 we spoke to Anastasia Oleynikova and Lerika Mallayeva about how the war in Ukraine has directly affected the industry in the region
Advert Averse
FTC plans to regulate "deceptive" ads that target children’s insecurities
Young people aged 13 to 18 now spend 8.5 hours per day on their devices
Don’t Miss Out
Last chance to save up to £470 on your ticket to Pocket Gamer Connects London 2023!
Score massive savings on your ticket to PG Connects London this upcoming January if you book your ticket before midnight tonight with our Super Early Bird offer!
News
Microsoft intends to create its own 'next generation game store' for mobile according to CMA filing
In filing a response to the Competition and Markets Authority recommendations, Microsoft has revealed that they intend to create a “Next generation game store” for various platforms including mobile.
New York, New York
New York Game Awards plans in-person event for early 2023
Ticket revenue will help to fund ongoing projects and paid internships
Ceremonies And Celebrations
AviaGames CEO and founder Vickie Chen celebrated as an Industry Leader and Female Executive of the Year by Forbes China and Stevie Awards
Forbes China ceremony has now taken place; Stevie Awards ceremony is coming in November
Microsoft X Activision Blizzard
The storm blows on - CMA still intent on investigating Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The UK regulator doubled down on plans to scrutinise the planned acquisition before approval
Financial Report
Swedish developer MAG Interactive celebrates another strong financial year
Net sales are up 14% from the company’s record-breaking 2021
Making The Most Of Mobile Moments
Digital Turbine’s Mobile App Habit Report highlights what gamers want to see before installing an app
Positive reviews, a good brand image and maintaining attention are all especially significant
News
Thai company DTAC expand their highly successful Gaming Nation platform
DTAC, a Thai telecommunications company, is updating their Gaming Nation in-app purchase platform after reporting major success in its first year.
Schedule Reveal
Get expert insights on the growing MENA games market at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan
The jam-packed conference schedule has been revealed… get an exclusive peek at the powerhouse speakers and forward-thinking sessions we have lined up for you next month
News
Mayor of London renews pledge of £1M for video games sector, plus the return of London Games Festival
Sadiq Khan has announced his intention to renew a £1M investment into Games London, an organisation devoted to promoting the game sector in the city.
News
Netflix to move into cloud gaming, adding new studio in Southern California
Netflix is interested in breaking into the world of cloud gaming and have announced the opening of a new in-house studio in Southern California.
News
Upstream: the mobile games streaming and esports digest – October 19 2022
PocketGamer.biz and Stream Hatchet break down the monthly stats on the mobile games making waves on streaming platforms, and esports events
Guest Post
Portfolio diversification and publishing - ZiMAD on the varied paths to success in mobile gaming
Magic Jigsaw Puzzle developer ZiMAD discusses how to assess risk, value a game, and make smart decisions.
News
Turkish mobile developer Magic Games secures $5M in seed funding
In another significant Turkish investment, the newly established developer Magic Seed has reportedly secured $5M in seed funding from the Makers Fund.
Mobile Shark, Do Do Doo
Pinkfong are releasing Baby Shark into a new environment with a new open-world game
Just when you thought it was safe to turn on your phone
News
Metacore Games grabs double gold at 2022 Ogilvy Awards
Metacore Games and advertising firm Wieden+Kenney took home two Gold Ogilvy Awards courtesy of their mobile game promotional campaign for Merge Mansion.
Opportunities For Indies
Seven reasons indie developers need to be at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan this November!
Get an exclusive look at the abundance of unmissable opportunities for indie talent at PG Connects Jordan!
Job News
Fingersoft expands executive team with a new hire in a newly-created role
Teemu Väisänen joins the team as Game Development Technical Director
News
Turtle Beach unveils Xbox style Android cloud-gaming controller
The gaming accessory maker Turtle Beach has shown off the first photos of their Recon Cloud Controller, based on the Xbox gamepad design.
News
Huawei takes us through the digital ecosystem and user data
Vice-president of Huawei Mobile Services, Dr Jaime Gonzalo talks to PocketGamer at PGC Helsinki about digital marketplaces and visibility for developers.
Guest Post
Nikita Guk of Hoopsly on team management in a turbulent market
Hoopsly’s CEO discusses methods of reducing unnecessary stress and maintaining an honest work environment
Guest Post
Ivan Karpinsky Greater China CBO at Azur Games on succeeding in the Chinese market
One of the world’s biggest mobile gaming markets poses unique challenges to developers
Comment And Opinion
AppsFlyer on how to maintain transparency whilst optimising user acquisition
We spoke to AppsFlyer managing director Daniel Junowicz at PGC Helsinki
Guest Post
Amy Huang, CEO of Mattel163 on fostering diversity in mobile esports "Every innovation starts with inclusion."
How casual esports can drive inclusivity in competitive mobile gaming
News
League of Legends developer Riot Games acquires Wargaming Sydney
Riot have announced their acquisition of Australian developer Wargaming Sydney, which they plan to rebrand as Riot Sydney.
Gaming In France
Newzoo delves into the French games space
Mobile has the largest market share, but the lowest average playtime among all gaming platforms
News
Razer unveils new details for Edge 5G device which will be compatible with thousands of games
In the reveal for the full device at Razercon 2022, the Razer Edge was shown in full, including specs and prices.
News
Netflix's newly announced ad-supported tier will include ad-free access to games
Whilst opinions remain divided on Netflix’s new ad-supported tier, their games section will remain accessible and ad-free to all subscribers.
Return On Ad Spend
The Ad Network Quickly Gaining Speed on the AppsFlyer Performance Index
Mintegral, the ad subsidiary of Mobvista, discusses the challenges - and opportunities - created by the ongoing evolution of the global mobile advertising market
Gayme On
The Gayming Awards 2023 to be held on Broadway
The Gayming Awards are hoping that next year’s event will be the biggest yet
Helsinki Highlights
Eva Vital on training AI to recognise insults and not rise to bigotry
In a talk from Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki in September, Eva Vital from Fortis Games discusses training voice-recognition AI for games, particularly rudeness.
Self-publishing
85% of mobile acquisitions in the last twelve months self-published their games
No acquisitions of studios relying on third-party publishers were made
Road To Riyadh
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Riyadh ahead of the inaugural PGC Leaders Summit Riyadh
Learn a little more about Saudi Arabia’s glorious capital ahead of the PGC Leaders Summit this November 30 - December 1
The Growth Of Mobile Gaming
Mobile gaming market to exceed $175 billion by 2027
China’s strong growth is projected to continue over the period
Dentsu Report
Dentsu examines the place of brands in the gaming economy
A new report examines how brands can most effectively market their products in-game
News
Turkish mobile developer Umuro secures significant investment
The Turkish studio which produces games on iOS, Android and Google Play has secured $1.75m in investment from a Turkish firm.
News
Take-Two to shut down mobile developer Playdots
Take-Two has confirmed the closing of Playdots, the studio behind popular puzzle game Two dots, whom they acquired in 2020.
Candy Crush
Candy Crush celebrates 10 year anniversary by hosting a superstar exclusive
Players will have 24-hour exclusive access to Meghan Trainor's new music video debut
Acquisition
Playstudios acquires mobile game developer Brainium
The deal consists of $70 million in upfront cash
Dentsu Study
Dentsu examines how the gaming community engages with the industry
A new study breaks down the rise of gaming culture
News
Steam App sees major updates including remote downloads
Whilst Valve is well-known for dominating the PC digital marketplace, their new app update makes many features equally accessible for those on mobile.
Game Analytics News
Gameanalytics insight into Trihex Studios’ Roblox Success
The game analytics site spoke to notable members of the Trihex Studios team about their success on the Roblox platform and how they achieved it.
Industry Insights
Bain & Company research suggests potential growth for gaming
Bain predicts global games revenue could grow by more than 50% in the next five years
Company Vs. Consumer
FunPlus and KingsGroup face class action lawsuit for misleading prices
The suit alleges that State of Survival falsely advertises discounted items
Allegations Against Activision Blizzard
Latest lawsuit against Activision Blizzard alleges sexual harassment, sexual battery and blackmail
Plaintiff calls Activision Blizzard "a massive video game company with a massive sexual harassment problem"
Subscription Spending
Xbox Game Pass earned almost $3 billion revenue on consoles in 2021
Service more than doubled Nintendo’s subscription earnings for the same period
News
Krafton Exec exits amidst continued BattleGround Mobile woes
Krafton’s BattleGrounds Mobile India has yet to be reinstated after it was delisted by the Indian government.