Behave Better
Games industry harassment hotline is opening next month
"We started the Games and Online Harassment Hotline to ensure that anyone who experiences such abuse can reach out to us to get whatever support they might need"
Play A Game
The ESA reports that two-thirds of the US population plays games
According the trade body's new 2020 Essential Facts report
Welcome Aboard
tinyBuild acquires the development team behind Hello Neighbor
It plans to invest $15 million in the franchise
Money Money Money
Honor of Kings was the top-grossing mobile game in June 2020
PUBG Mobile came in at second
Lawsuit Filed
Customers can now make a claim against Apple for slowing down old iPhones
They can get around $25 per device
Knowledge Of Your Customer
Nitro Games’ CEO Jussi Tähtinen on the importance of knowing your target customer in mobile F2P games
“I believe we're going to continue to see mobile gaming grow by expanding to new categories.”
Carbonated Seed Round
Carbonated Games closes $8.5 million seed funding round
Using AI and in-house live ops tech to make a better shooter experience on mobile
Celebrate
Nintendo teams with Hasbro for more Mario merchandise ahead of 35th anniversary
Monopoly and Jenga sets are on Amazon
Welcome Aboard
Zynga adds Noel Watson to its board of directors
"I am excited to be joining Zynga’s Board of Directors during this dynamic period of growth for the company"
Getting Ultimate
Project xCloud is becoming part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in September
"When cloud gaming launches into Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you can continue your game wherever you left off on any of your devices"
What A Relief
Skillz teams up with Comic Relief US for fundraising tournaments
As part of the Red Nose Day campaign
Top Dog
Bad Robot Games appoints Anna Sweet as CEO
Her remit is to grow this division at the entertainment firm
Transmedia Leverage
One 3 Creative’s Chief Storyteller and Co-founder Houston Howard on how to use transmedia to best leverage your game
“Think about the broader IP beyond the game and make sure it has a GREAT storyworld. Great storyworlds create more story potential!”
Reggie's Coming
Reggie Fils-Aimé joins Rogue Games as a strategic advisor
Helping the studio with its expansion into console
Going Exclusive
Harmonix, Konami, Supermassive sign up to bring exclusives to Stadia
As part of latest Stadia Connect event
New Acquisition
Tilting Point acquires mobile games and assets from Playtech
Including the assets of FTX Games and Plamee Studios
Event
Animoca Brands, Merfolk Games, Enjin and more confirmed to speak at Blockchain Gamer LIVE! Digital #1
Join us in September for fantastic dedicated blockchain content
Blockchain Driving Esports
ProjectMQ’s CEO Marcus Howard on how blockchain can take esports to the next level
“Blockchain brands will continue offering grants/funding to indie developers and the platforms that support indie developers”
Stepping Up
Ubisoft appoints Christophe Derennes as Montreal studio head
Follows Canadian development boss Yannis Mallat leaving the company
Get In Free
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Rofl
Disney Emoji Blitz lines up $100 million in revenue as it celebrates fourth anniversary
Match-three puzzler has accumulated over 25 million installs
Event
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Welcome Aboard
Entravision hires Stephen Chung as its new chief revenue officer
"I'm thrilled to join Entravision and help extend the company's global market position"
Getting Classic
Azerion teams up with Atari to bring five classic games to browsers
"We are thrilled to bring these immensely popular games to a new generation of players"
New Studio
Nifty Games opens a new studio in Chicago
Headed by Robomodo co-founder David Michicich
10 Years On
Flurry reckons iPhone free-to-play ARPU is $14.66
Predicts geyser of cash
Not Really Banned
Amazon blocks and unblocks TikTok on employee devices
The reason for the ban is unknown
Blockchain Design
PIXELMATIC’S Chief Creative Jason Lee on designing games around blockchain
“I feel the industry as a whole is experiencing the same issue as the movie industry with all the superhero movies dominating the top charts.”
Lessons From Lockdown
Lessons from lockdown: Why gaming is the new frontier in advertising and how to leverage it
Adverty CEO, Niklas Bakos, outlines how to lead in this space, and why in-game advertising ought to surge post-pandemic
Hr At Jagex
Jagex’s Head of HR Emma Russell on the role of HR in some of the exciting things happening at Jagex
“HR here is not about checking through policies, procedures and process; we have so much more to offer, and this is something I’m able to achieve with the best-in-class team at Jagex”
Delayed Hunt
Upcoming Monster Hunter film reportedly pushed back to 2021
Movie to launch next April
Gain Valuable Knowledge
The IGDA Finland Virtual Mentor Café returns for Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki Digital - sign up now!
Industry leaders share their knowledge and expertise in short sessions during September's online only conference
#blacklivesmatter
POC in Mobile: FarBridge's Donald Harris on why you shouldn't wait or ask permission to get into games
"We live in a time where you no longer need permission to get into this industry"
Welcome Aboard
AppOnBoard names ex-Riot CTO Mike Seavers as its new CEO
"I know first hand how difficult it is to create video games"
Sweet Investment
Sony invests $250 million in Fortnite creator Epic Games
"We share a vision of real-time 3D social experiences leading to a convergence of gaming, film, and music"
Big Money
Mobile games consumer spending hit $19 billion in Q2 2020
Overall there were 14 billion installs
Getting Real
The Sims is getting made into a reality TV show
Spark'd to debut on July 17th
Talking Heads
Ubisoft, King, Riot Games, Lab Cave and Women in Games confirmed to speak at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki Digital 2020
The speaker lineup for September’s online-only conference starts to shape up; who will you learn from?
No Data, Bad Data
California Consumer Privacy Act shatters attributable mobile advertising rates
Data from Consumer Acquisition
Crash!
Update: King officially unveils Crash Bandicoot: On The Run
Pre-registrations open now on Google Play
From New Zealand With Love
Making Of: Agent Intercept's race to Apple Arcade
"We expect we will always hold a focus on mobile"
Flying High
Sky: Children of the Light flies past 20 million downloads
Just before its first anniversary
Time Up?
The US is investigating TikTok for breaching children's privacy agreement
App could be banned
Total Control
Microsoft reveals official Project xCloud mobile controller
Officially licensed from 8BitDo
Oneman Team
Indie Spotlight: Francis Entereso on launching a game in the middle of a global pandemic
"It often feels like it's impossible for an indie to stand out"
How To Rock Remote
Update: PocketGamer.biz's ultimate remote working resource guide
The best resources for remote working catered from around the web
Welcome Aboard
Magic Leap appoints ex-Microsoft exec Peggy Johnson as new CEO
Starting from August 1st
Catch 'em All
Niantic teams up with Rian Johnson for Pokemon Go Fest trailer
700,000 tickets sold for the event so far
All Aboard
AppLovin strengthens its executive team with four new appointments
"We are excited to expand our executive team with experienced mobile gaming leaders"
Network With Speed
Connect with top publishers and indie developers at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki Digital 2020. Sign up now!
Publisher SpeedMatch returns for the online-only games industry event this September.