Funding News
Playgama lands $3 million to simplify HTML5 game distribution
The company is building a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) ecosystem which includes access to various distributors and platforms
Nef, Ismoo & Stariik Talk
Summoners War X AppGallery Meetup 2024: Exclusive Insights with SWC Europe Cup Champions
Pocketgamer.biz catches up with the top three winners of the SWC 2024 Europe Cup, to talk strategies, the influence of AppGallery, and the recent meetup
Resilient Growth
Apple's App Store ecosystem in China hits $519 billion in developer sales
Developers kept over 95% of the revenue without paying commissions
Fundraising
SpecialEffect raises £600,000 for gamers with disabilities in One Special Day campaign
The annual campaign has raised over £3 million across eight years
Global Trends
Global Trends: Mattel163 CEO Amy Huang on accessibility, user acquisition, and DEI
We catch up with industry leaders to get their insights on the state of play in the games sector
M&a Advice
Acquiring and selling games: Trends and strategies in 2024
ZiMAD’s M&A manager Yana Vesnina shares on M&A strategies that have shaped 2024
Revamped Return
Rainbow Six Mobile returns with Season Ice Storm ending a near eight-month hiatus
Ubisoft’s latest mobile adaptation is now in Phase 1 of its roadmap to full release
Difference Of Direction
MY.GAMES sells hybridcasual publisher Mamboo to better focus on midcore
The decision comes despite Mamboo’s "stable year-over-year growth in revenue and EBITDA"
New Game
SuperPlay secures licence to launch Disney Solitaire
The game is currently soft launched in Columbia and the Philippines
Spending Success
Dungeon & Fighter: Mobile smashes $1bn in six months in China
Nexon’s beat 'em up has hit the mighty $1 billion mark solely in iOS player spending in China
Expansion
Apple set to open new Dublin office
Apple plans to take up roughly 60,000 square feet at its new space in the city centre
Seven Billion Downloads
CrazyLabs celebrates seven billion downloads
CrazyLabs has hit a historic moment in mobile games, with the hypercasual pioneer hitting a huge seven billion downloads
Special Offer
Cyber Monday offer - double discount on Pocket Gamer Connects London 2025
Take advantage of huge savings for our upcoming event with this exclusive Cyber Monday deal
Spending Sensation
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket skyrockets to $200m in first month
The collectible card game is already the third most successful Pokémon title on mobile
Hot Five
Hot Five: Balatro's player spending surge, Supercell’s cultural shift, and Reverse: 1999’s "creative freedom"
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Podcast | Episode 38
Xbox and Adjust mishandle their PR and Supercell's culture revolution | Week in Mobile Games podcast
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and and what's inside this week's episode 38...
Week That Was
Adjust's PR vacuum, Balatro's premium success, and a $100m anime hit | Week in Views
The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories
Gaming Trends
India's competition watchdog launches probe into Google's real-money gaming policies
The investigation is expected to conclude in next two months
What Is Happening?
What is Microsoft doing on mobile?
Xbox's messy mobile plans stumble again
New Games
New release roundup: After Inc, King Arthur: Legends Rise, Mister Antonio, and more
We highlight the latest new games that have broken cover over the past week
Public Spat
Singular CEO launches tirade against rival Adjust following layoffs
Eliashiv attacks rival follow new Adjust CEO's claims the MMP industry has "stagnated in recent years"
Seasonal Surge
Monster Hunter Now surpasses $250m in time for Season 4 monsters and a new AR feature
The addition of customisable Palicos promises new opportunities to "get creative with AR"
A New Record
Pokémon Company breaks Guinness World Record in 24-hour unboxing marathon
The company said 20,000 cards from the publicity stunt will be donated to charities around Europe
Very Big Indie Pitch
The Big Indie Interviews: Danar Dev on the award-winning resource management game Cat's Vote
The Very Big Indie Pitch winner talks up the charming resource management game and plans to bring it to mobile
Still Waiting
Microsoft delays Xbox Android store after US court temporarily pauses Google Play remedies
Tech giant claims mobile store is "ready to go"
Robux Ready
Tim Sweeney praises Roblox "fighting the Apple tax" as it gives up to 25% more Robux for web purchases
The biggest deal nets 1,500 extra Robux for purchasing on Roblox’s website
New Studio
Monopoly Go developer Scopely opens new studio in Saudi Arabia
The new division, called Mirai, is led by industry veteran Charity Joy
Investigation
CMA Investigates Apple and Google’s dominance in UK mobile market
The CMA expects to make a final decision in March 2025
Milestone
Matchingham Games celebrates reaching 750 million downloads worldwide
“A huge thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey.”
Investment News
Stillfront secures $78 million in successful bond issuance
The new bond framework positions Stillfront for future growth
Premium Power
Balatro nears $4.4m on mobile amid a sudden spending surge
LocalThunk’s premium game had been on the decline throughout October
New Offerings
Sony is developing a handheld console to run PlayStation 5 games
The company could be eyeing a return to portable gaming after discontinuing the PS Vita and PSP
Podcast | Episode 37
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket's blockbuster launch and Royal Kingdom hype | Week in Mobile Games podcast
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and and what's inside this week's episode 37...
Earnings Report
Flexion profit rises by 54% to £3.9m as it rides direct-to-consumer wave
The company is working on a new service set to launch in 2025 that will feature an SDK for non-Google/Apple distribution
Resource Ready
LEGO and UNICEF release eight key frameworks to promote child wellbeing in games
The pair’s Responsible Innovation in Technology for Children Design Toolbox includes resources and practical tools to promote children’s wellbeing
Cloud Gaming
Samsung releases mobile cloud gaming platform for Galaxy devices in North America
The platform lets users play Android-native games without a download
Funding News
Appcharge lands $26 million to boost direct-to-consumer platform for mobile games
Backers include Supercell, Creandum, Play Ventures and Gillot Capital
Royal Revenue
Royal Kingdom records $450k in first four days to beat Royal Match’s debut
The UK remains on top for player spending after a head start through soft launch
New Offerings
Supersonic launches Top Creatives Library to help game developers drive growth
The library allows developers to discover top-performing assets from live Supersonic titles
Hot Five
Hot Five: Monopoly Go’s 58% decline, Adjust lays off staff, but "seismic" Pokémon TCG Pocket could be the next Pokémon Go
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Executive Shuffle
Adjust names new CEO amid layoffs
Andrey Kazakov returns to the company to take the top role
Job Losses
AppLovin-owned Adjust lays off staff
Mobile app measurement firm was acquired in April 2021
Week That Was
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket breaks out, industry investment returns, Ever Crisis hits $100m | Week in Views
The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories
Pg Awards Black Friday
Pocket Gamer Awards live ceremony offers exclusive Black Friday weekend discount
Join us for awards, networking, and festive fun at the Pocket Gamer Awards 2024 and save 20% off with Black Friday weekend discount.
Five New Games
New release roundup: Royal Kingdom, DC Heroes United, TED Tumblewords, and more
We highlight the new games that have broken cover over the past week
Mobile's New Kings
Royal Kingdom is here - Are new hits reshaping the top grossing mobile games charts?
Analysing the new kings of mobile gaming
Job News
Pocket Worlds recruits ex-TikTok leader as new head of trust and safety
Sean will enhance moderation policies and expand the team with specialised roles
New Offerings
Quicksave launches no-code solution to transform web design
QSApp aims to help businesses stand out by turning static websites into dynamic and engaging experiences
No Bs Fridays
The celebrity effect in mobile game advertising: When stars collide with games
In this regular column UA and marketing expert Matej Lančarič shares his thoughts on some of the biggest topics in games
Investment News
WTFund and Nazara Technologies back Norian Games and Xigma Games with $240,000 investment
“This fund is a small step in supporting companies that have made a mark with their innovative games”