Accio Phone
Niantic magic’s up first look at Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
Could it be as big as Pokemon Go?
Jackpot
Glu Mobile steps into the social casino game with Real Celebrity Slots
Title has been in soft launch since December 4th, 2018
Google
Recently-revealed patent flaunts what could be Google’s first gamepad
Google's gamepad may be a fully-featured streaming device in its own right
Global Charts
Weekly global mobile games charts: MZ's Final Fantasy XV and IGG's Lords Mobile edge into the US top 10 grossing positions
Charts from February 25th to March 3rd
Roundup
Games industry roundup: Blizzard layoffs, Enjin's Unity SDK lands on Ethereum Testnet, and Fortnite usurps Apex Legends on streaming channels
15 articles from PCGamesInsider.biz, InfluencerUpdate.biz and BlockhainGamer.biz
Hot Five
Rogue Games raises $1.25m, Blizzard job cuts, and International Women's Day
The hottest stories from the mobile games industry over the last week
International Women's Day
International Women's Day: We profile a few of the games industry's stars
Profiling a few of the industry's stars to celebrate International Women's Day
Women In Games
Kate Edwards: "Be open-minded and explore the possibilities of your talents"
Profiling a few of the industry's stars to celebrate International Women's Day
Event
What's at Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle this May?
Two-day event features 13-track conference schedule, Big Indie Pitches, investor panels, networking and more across mobile, PC and blockchain
Funding
GFR Fund has put together a $20 million pot for esports, streaming and new technologies
"We are looking beyond traditional game developers to invest in disruptive entertainment technologies"
E3 2019
E3 grows a little quieter as EA pulls out of the event
Publisher promises "less talk and more play" as it moves all focus towards EA Play
Oscar Winner
Award-winning Pixar producer joins Glu’s board of directors
Darla Anderson previously worked on 2017 film Coco
Women In Games
Games UX specialist Celia Hodent: "We know that having good diversity and inclusivity on a team are key to being more successful"
Profiling a few of the industry's stars to celebrate International Women's Day
Look Out Thanos
Marvel Strike Force adds Captain Marvel as game makes $150 million in first year
New Alliance War mode rolled out too
Women In Games
Kongregate CEO Emily Greer on a career in games: "I've found a tremendous amount of kindness, openness and fun"
Profiling a few of the industry's stars to celebrate International Women's Day
Job News
Here's where 209 jobs were cut in Blizzard's US business
We now know just where layoffs have been made in the Overwatch firm's American workforce
Jobs
Former Atari COO Todd Shallbetter goes medical with Level Ex
Shallbetter will help the surgical training company's drive into VR and AR technologies
Animated
DeepMotion partners with Samsung to bring AR dance moves to mobile
DeepMotion's handheld motion capture could mean big things for next-gen mobile gaming
Jobs
VC outfit Atomico internally promotes three new partners
“Bryce, Alison and Camilla have the ambition, shared mission and energy we need as we continue to build Atomico”
Speaker Spotlight
Speaker Spotlight: Unbound Creation’s Jakub Kasztalski set to host talk on how to mix third-party assets without your game looking terrible
Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle 2019 will take place on May 13th to 14th.
Ads Equals Rewards
Google Play begins open beta for rewarded video ads powered by AdMob
Feature can be applied to any app
Niantic Used Happy Hour
Pokemon Go trainers have spent $2.45 billion in less than three years
Franchise as a whole on mobile reaches $2.5 billion
Speaker Spotlight
Speaker Spotlight: Pixel Federation's Martin Jurasek to host talk on using data to design onboarding
Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle 2019 will take place on May 13th to 14th.
Event
Free half-day blockchain games summit near GDC
Seminars, panel debates and networking for anyone interested in taking their game on the chain
Studio Expansion
Mobile publisher Rogue Games brings in $1.25m from seed funding round
Venture firm Grishin Robotics led funding
Games Services
Get more with MoGi Group: Bespoke solutions for global games
MoGi Group will be at GDC from March 18th to 22nd
Scaling Up
N3twork launches new user acquisition platform for third-party mobile games
Tool was previously used on Legendary: Game of Heroes for iOS and Andorid
Exploits Children
Epic Games embroiled in further lawsuit over loot boxes
Another week, another court case
Research
Newzoo: Mobile gamers are more receptive to brands than non-gamers
The Activision-Blizzard partnered Betting on Billions paper makes key insights into mobile gaming demographics
Events
Meet Activision Blizzard, EA, Microsoft and more at Game Connection America 2019
Publishers, developers and storefronts headline a new five-day format for Game Connection America this year
Error 404
Report: Forza Street in development for mobile
Turn10 Studios and Electric Square helming the project
Global Charts
Weekly global mobile games charts: Playrix's Homescapes resurgent in the US top grossing rankings
Charts from February 18th to 24th
Roundup
Games industry roundup: Activision Blizzard job cuts could have negative impact, Blockchain Games Next mini-summit, and top 10 streamed games
15 articles from PCGamesInsider.biz, InfluencerUpdate.biz and BlockhainGamer.biz
Hot Five
Tencent and NetEase's international sales rise, Fortnite revenue declines 48%, and Glu reveals Disney's Sorcerer's Arena
The hottest stories from the mobile games industry over the last week
Patent Reality
Apple might be developing an AR headset for iPhones
A patent filed near the end of last year hints at a further push into AR tech
Events
Pocket Gamer’s ultimate GDC 2019 party guide
The definitive list of places to be at this year’s GDC
Tanks A Lot
World of Tanks Blitz teams up with MMA star Aaron Pico for knockout advertising campaign
Collaboration includes collection of short ads
Potential For Concern
Activision Blizzard highlights risk factors for negative impact of its job cuts on financial performance
SEC filing cites the effect of the company's eight per cent workforce cull might have as a risk factor
Left Behind
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak worries company is falling behind on foldable phones
"They are not the leader in things like the folding phone and that worries me"
Iphone Fold
Patent filings show Apple might get in on the foldable phone craze
iPhone giant considers using heat to ensure bendy, more resilient display
Squeeeee
Former Big Indie Pitch winner Squeelings launches on Android completely free
Colourful-puzzler took home award at E3 2017
Reignited
Com2us launches Skylanders Ring of Heroes worldwide
Available in 120 countries
Indie Publishing
US publisher Versus Evil starts 2019 with five new games and an indie fund
Versus Evil has also launched an indie development fund for
Bidding Battle
Report: EA, Amazon and Comcast all submit acquisition bids for publisher Nexon
New challengers join a growing collection of suitors
Teen Titans Goal!
Cartoon Network launches new games app Cartoon Network Arcade
Largest library of Cartoon Network games in one place
The Hungry Caterpillar
Epic Games faces another Fortnite lawsuit over Running Man dance
Former Maryland basketball players Jared Nickens and Jayen Brantley front the claim
Kingdom Cards
Disney collaborates with Glu Mobile on new card game Disney Sorcerer’s Arena
Mickey Mouse, Sully, Ariel and more feature
Money, Money, Money
Streaming toolkit Lightstream raises $8 million in initial funding
Chicago firm has accrued $9.8 million overall to date
The Road Ahead
Monetizer Mavens discuss the future of innovation in the maturing mobile games sector
Changing trends
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Interactive trivia title In or Out offering prize pool of $1 million
$100,000 available in weekly competitions