Fighting Terrorism
Department of Homeland Security funds research into extremism in gaming
$700,000 will go towards a program aimed at understanding the issues further
Israeli Gaming Market
Israeli gaming market worth $9 billion
74 percent of the country’s mobile gaming workers specialise in social and casual games
Key Opportunities
Interact’s VP of Partnerships Peter Griffin on key opportunities within in-game advertising
Learn from Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki’s brightest minds as we hear from our speakers ahead of the conference next week
Logitech's Handheld Device
Logitech has announced its G cloud gaming handheld device
Logitech will launch the new device on October the 18th
Prestigous Awards
The finalists of the TIGA Games Industry Awards are announced
Over 100 companies and more than 70 games are in the running for a prestigious TIGA Games Industry Award
Aiming To Acquire
Keywords Studios announces conditional acquisition of Smoking Gun
Founders of Canadian studio to continue managing the company
No Internet No Problem
Opera to Host ‘No Internet’ Mobile Game Jam
Opera is set to hold a Game Jam to create a new ‘No Internet’ game with a $10,000 USD Cash Prize for their mobile Opera GX browser.
Guest Post
Mobile game monetisation: the third way
Mike Gadd discusses how mobile extensions can increase revenue while decreasing the frustration of consumers
Arcade Idle Analysis
"Is arcade idle really dying?" – Homa Games’ Victor Vielliard shares his answer and advice
Aquarium Land used as a case study
Feature
Upstream: the mobile games streaming and esports digest – September 20 2022
PocketGamer.biz and Stream Hatchet break down the monthly stats on mobile games making waves on streaming platforms and esports events
New Team Member
Diablo veteran David Brevik joins the Torchlight: Infinite team
David Brevik is getting involved as a consulting producer
Industry News
UK jobs vacancies in video games see biggest monthly drop
Available jobs in the video-game industry nationwide saw their largest monthly drop - but there may be a silver-living for indie developers.
Network Away
Connect with the likes of Electronic Arts, Supercell, Google, King and more at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki next week!
Get an exclusive peek at the top games industry companies joining us in Helsinki!
Acquisition Achieved
Voodoo acquires Tarboosh Games after partnering on past projects
Value of the acquisition has not been disclosed
Rmg Gaming
50 percent of genZ gamers in India actively participate in real money gaming
A report by Newzoo and MAAS delves into the Indian mobile gaming industry
Milestone
Wooga celebrates $500 million milestone
Wooga has seen its title June's Journey reach $500 million in lifetime revenue
Tiga Awards
TIGA Game Awards 2022 shortlist announced
The first in-person show since 2019 is to be held this November in London.
Play-to-earn
Newzoo on the evolution and future of play-to-earn
A new report delves into the play-to-earn market, and discusses how it may evolve
Track Rundown
The future is in the metaverse! Learn all the essential jumping on points from experts at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki
Don’t miss joining us in Helsinki this September 27 to 28 for our grand return to the spiritual home of mobile gaming!
Funding Round
Successful $1.5 million funding round for Sceneri
Sceneri have secured a funding round from SNÖ Ventures which will go towards the creation of a 3D development platform
Interview
Luis de la Camara: “ I wouldn't be surprised if ten years from now the industry is primarily made up of a handful of big companies.”
Rovio’s VP on Marketing discusses monetisation, cloud gaming, and industry trends.
Only Days Away
Your essential guide to Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2022 next week
Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki is kicking off next week – don’t miss your chance to join in on all the conference fun and connect with the biggest names in games!
Interview
Jochen Gary: "Playing seamlessly across mobile, desktop, and partly console will be the new normal"
We interview Jochen Gary from Stillfront Group about the mobile games industry
A New Look
TapTap announces a rebrand, including new mascot
The Google Play alternative debuts a bold new look
Interview
Dudu Dahan: "Creating a successful game without financial backing is nowadays almost impossible"
We interview Dudu Dahan from Playtika about the changing games industry
Collaborative Working
Calypte on creating a collaborative environment
The studio’s leadership team discuss their vision
App Store Price Hike
Apple is raising App Store prices next month
The price increase will impact those in Asia and Europe
Profile
Tony Deane: "It’s necessary to look holistically in order to determine how a game is performing"
Senior Manager of AppLovin talks to us ahead of his appearance at Pocket Gamer Connects
Relocation
Zynga opens new headquarters in San Mateo
The new offices were designed to optimise the company’s hybrid Connected Workplace model
New Advisor
Former PlayStation Boss Shawn Layden joins Tencent Games
Shawn Layden joins Tencent Games to offer guidance as a strategic advisor
Leaders Unite
Introducing the PGC Leaders Summit Riyadh
Something new is starting! Join us to shape the future of the MENA games market
Track Rundown
Discover the very best marketing strategies for success at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki
Don’t miss joining us in Helsinki this September 27 to 28 for our grand return to the spiritual home of mobile gaming!
Chinese Licenses
NetEase and Tencent subsidiary receive game approval in China
Allstar Streetball Party and Defense of Health have been approved for release
Industry Thoughts
Christopher Kassulke "We want to develop great games, we want to tell stories with our games.”
CEO of Handy Games Christopher Kassulke speaks on NFTs and the idea of a metaverse
War In Ukraine
Azur Games sells Russian and Belarusian assets
The sale comes as a result of the ongoing war in Ukraine
Investment
Cosmo Media Labs launches with investment from The Sandbox
The Sandbox expands with its first financial stake in production studio Cosmo Media Labs
Finland’s Finest
Get the latest facts and figures from Finland and beyond at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki
Europe’s biggest B2B games industry conference is your guide to the latest industry trends
Mena Spotlight
“Jordan is the access point to 65 million Arabic gamers”: Nour Khrais on the Middle East market
The CEO of Maysalward talks Middle East innovation, technological opportunities, and political stability
Unveiling A New Partnership
NetEase and Shueisha Games partner up on unVEIL the world
The RPG will launch on iOS and Android
Profile
Brett Orlanski of Bango on the biggest challenges facing the gaming industry.
Hear from our speakers ahead of their appearances at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki.
Profile
TransPerfect Gaming Solutions' QA Manager Rafael Torner on why your games' QA testing shouldn't be an endgame afterthought
"Invest in and define your QA goals, then start working towards them as early as possible."
Profile
Photon Engine's Head of Growth, Mark Val, discusses the rise of the multiplayer game and why they are the future
"Multiplayer games are on their way to taking over 100% of the top 100 grossing charts. From 12% five years ago to 78% today."
Mobile Ar
Blippar integrates with Unity
Augmented reality platform Blippar has integrated with Unity allowing AR experiences to be built with greater ease across the platform
Apex Predator
Apex Legends hits new heights on mobile
data.ai investigates how the successful battle royale shooter title changed its approach for mobile market success
New Partnership
Assemble Entertainment will distribute for Mixtvision Games
The new partnership will drive the success of Mixtvision's catalogue.
Track Rundown
Get all the practical game development advice you need from experts at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki!
Don’t miss joining us in Helsinki this September 27 to 28 for our grand return to the spiritual home of mobile gaming!
Racing To Success
Animoca Brands begins acquisition proceedings of WePlay Media
The intended acquisition is largely due to the success of the MotoGP™ brand
Industry Thoughts
Winnie Wen "If you think about how long the industry has been around, I feel like we’re just scratching the surface."
Winnie Wen from Jam City speaks on the games industry and reaching audiences
Big Prizes
ironSource Supersonic bring back Superstars contest
The world’s biggest hyper-casual contest has a $2 million top prize
Market Dominance
1% of publishers are responsible for 91% of app revenue
The publishers also generated 79% of downloads in H1 2022