Speaker Spotlight
Speaker Spotlight: HipHopGamer AKA Gerard Williams on the significance of impacting others through your platform
Meet the superstar experts that will be leading the conversation at Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle, May 9-10
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Big Indie Pitch
Minidragon becomes a three time Big Indie Pitch winner as Hyper Dungeon is crowned champion
We explore the top games from our recent Digital Big Indie Pitch
Revving And Racing
Hill Climb Racing zooms to two billion installs
Milestone reached as studio and IP approach 10th anniversary
Track Rundown
Learn what’s going on in the global games industry at Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle
Don’t miss connecting with and learning from game industry experts from around the globe this May 9-10
Platform And Publisher Partnership
ironSource extends advertising app partnership with Tilting Point
LevelPlay tool used across more than 95 per cent of Tilting Point apps
Possibility And Potential
Ubisoft could soon receive numerous buyout offers
Mobile games industry investors Blackstone and KKR among the "numerous" firms interested in Ubisoft takeover
Pg Connects Seattle
Speaker Spotlight: stand out in the international mobile market with TransPerfect's Semih Altinay
Meet the mobile games and Web3 experts at Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle, May 9-10
Do Not Activate
Activision Blizzard Q1 financial results reveal substantial decline
“Robust growth at King” unable to offset the considerable $500 million difference in revenue between Q1 2021 and 2022
Ain't My First Rodeo
How "contrarian" Rodeo Stampede survived the hypercasual wild years
Yodo1 co-CEO Henry Fong discusses the enduring success of Rodeo Stampede, with the title reaching its fifth year of operation in 2021
How Far Is That
AFK Arena developer launches international publishing arm Farlight Games
Lilith Games aims to create “global localisation” through its new international publishing arm
Speaker Spotlight
Speaker Spotlight: ZEBEDEE's Ben Cousens on the impact of game payments as a native experience
Meet the mobile games and Web3 experts at Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle, May 9-10
Searching For Stats
Angry Birds is the most popular mobile game in the US, according to search volumes
Bits and Pieces analyse mobile game search data
Moving To Modernise
The latest App Store notice is causing concern for indie devs
Updates required to keep titles on App Store, says Apple
Most Read
Hot Five: Queer Eye launches first games partnership, Yomi Games in "Zynga of Crypto" bid, and Rovio surpasses five billion downloads
The hottest news articles on PG.biz
Track Rundown
It’s time to reevaluate the industry’s visions and values, get ready to discuss it at Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle
We’re discussing how to build a better games industry and aspire to a more positive future for everyone this May
Edging Out Blockchain?
Is there more to decentralised computing than blockchain?
NumberEight's Emma Raz and Matthew Paletta compare the sustainability of edge computing, cloud computing, and blockchain
Cohen Comes On
Homa Games brings on Jeff Cohen as VP of Corporate Development
Will handle the firm's "aggresive" M&A and partnership operations
Real-world Resources
Solitaire Grand Harvest players are helping plant a new Californian forest on Earth Day
Supporting the launch of a game initiative
Track Rundown
How to elevate your marketing strategy in 2022: learn it all at Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle
Discover the latest tips and techniques from the personalities and agencies that are changing the media world this May
Report Reveals
Drake Star Partners: Q1 2022 games industry deals casts shadow over entirety of 2021
More deals in mobile than any other gaming segment
Mga 2022 Best Innovation
This Earth Day, take a fabulous hot air balloon ride around the GamesForest.Club
Georg Broxtermann and Maria Wagner, co-founders of GamesForest.Club, discuss representing the positive change from the mobile games industry, and their optimism around blockchain gaming
Last Chance To Save
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You can now save up to $175 on your Seattle ticket until next Monday, don't miss out before prices rise!
Puzzle Players
Sensor Tower: US puzzle game spending increased 4.2% to $5 billion
Decline in downloads witnessed across the board
Currency Confusion
Currency confusion reduces player trust in your F2P game, says Edd Coates
Game UI Database founder shares his insight in currency confusion, following his in-depth article on UX/UI dark patterns in F2P mobile games
Cloud-native Creation
Kakao Games invests $15 million in Playable Worlds to develop cloud-native Sandbox MMO
Metaverse platform also in development
Games By Government
iLogos adds mobile game to Ukrainian government portal app
Vertical shooter, eBayrakatar, can be played in the app which also allows users to donate to armed forces, provide information on Russian troop movements, and digital ID at checkpoints
Tracking Transformative Trends
Mobile app trends 2022: A global benchmark of app performance
A new report from Adjust highlights key changes in the global mobile industry, from privacy changes to user behaviour and the value of retaining players
Track Rundown
Get practical tips on every aspect of development at Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle
Elevate your game development strategy with advice from expert developers this May 9-10
From Concept To Completion
Code Coven and Facebook Gaming’s Game Developer Program will guide under-represented talent
Teaching coding to individuals from marginalised communities
Getting Serious
Moonlighter is Netflix Games' first non-exclusive title
Moonlighter delisted from App Store and Google Play in February 2022
Women In Mobile
Liftoff to promote women's roles in mobile industry via Women in Mobile
Launch party on 27 April 2022
Interview
Resident Evil 4 VR's Tom Ivey on updating a classic for virtual reality
Armature Studio's lead producer gives us the low down on the new Mercenaries mode revealed during the Meta Quest Gaming Showcase
Interview
VR won't replace mobile gaming, says Meta's Jason Rubin
The Metaverse Content VP answers our questions about the Quest Gaming Showcase and virtual reality in general
Quest
New VR games coming this year from the Meta Quest Gaming Showcase 2022
Resident Evil 4 gains Mercenaries; Moss, Walking Dead sequels; NFL Pro Era and Ghostbusters!
Joining The Ranks
Netflix partners with East Side Games Group to bring Dragon Up to service
Coming to the service in May 2022
Mobile Game Dev Veteran
Chimera Entertainment hires Stefan Dieckmann as head of development
Brings over 15 years of mobile games development experience to lead and grow Chimera's dev team
Money Talks
Elevate your monetisation strategy and finances this year at Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle
Learn from global leaders in monetisation, finance and investment at our Seattle conference this May 9-10
Cross-media Customisation
Queer Eye announces first cross-media partnership with Project Makeover
Latest cross-media collaboration for IMG following Brit Awards and McLaren appearance in Roblox
Leading The Front
Anzu appoints former Yahoo director Chris Vincelli as VP of Business Development
Brings over a decade of partnerships experience to secure in-game ads partnerships
Making Money Matters
Diversifying revenue: how Fingersoft strikes the right balance
Meta Audience Network and Fingersoft explore the reasons for adopting a diverse revenue model within mobile games and the impact it had on the Hill Climb Racing franchise
Track Rundown
How do you best work with publishers to get your game to market? Find out at Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle
Learn all the best strategies for getting your game to market and working with publishers at our upcoming Seattle conference this May 9-10
Party In The Usa
Fusebox appoints Michael Cinquemani to lead new LA-based studio
TV and mobile games veteran writer and producer to spearhead US operations
Mga 2022 Best Indie Developer
Mobile is a "really punishing format" for indies, says inkle's Jon Ingold
inkle talks about its return to mobile, changes to the App Store and interactive fiction audiences, and the need for cross-platform Steam or Switch releases
For The Finals
One Esports partners with Riot Games for Wild Rift Champions SEA promotional campaign
Articles and a video series expected
Future-gazing Conversations
The future is now: Set foot into the metaverse, NFTs and web3 at the Blockchain Games Next Summit
It’s time to take a deep dive into the future of games – join us as we explore this new frontier on May 9-10
Play To Win
Monster League Studios raises $2 million for blockchain-based esports platform
Will feature a series of sports-based games, starting with soccer and later tennis, hockey, basketball, and more
Growing Esports Engagement
Mobile esports finding its audience in emerging markets, says Newzoo
Esports expected to generate $1.38 billion by the end of 2022
Virtual Visitors
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Ruby To Red
Rovio CEO commits to future acquisitions
Following the acquisition of Ruby Games in 2021, Rovio’s Alex Pelletier-Normand is bullish about acquisitions remaining “an important part of our strategy moving forward”