Lessons to be learned from the telecoms saturation in the late 2000s to counter mobile gaming’s latest market figures

If You Build It No More

Lessons to be learned from the telecoms saturation in the late 2000s to counter mobile gaming’s latest market figures

How can game developers deliver growth in a mature market? Product Madness's Matt Labbat offers insight - from the earliest days of the telecoms market

Could Microsoft pull off a 'Mexit' and quit the UK after Aquiblizz blocks?

Could Microsoft pull off a 'Mexit' and quit the UK after Aquiblizz blocks?

It's not impossible. Microsoft could pull prohibited games out of the UK to close the Activision Blizzard deal. But what would that mean and how likely is it to happen?

Mobile is still Finland’s most popular platform, but PC is catching up

Finnish Games Report

Mobile is still Finland’s most popular platform, but PC is catching up

2021 and 2022 proved to be banner year’s for Finland’s gaming industry

FunPlus face another lawsuit for misleading advertising in King of Avalon

FunPlus face another lawsuit for misleading advertising in King of Avalon

The latest suit is being filed by same firm as the previous suit

Unity's Anna Popereko on rewarded video tips for meta match-3 games

Unity's Anna Popereko on rewarded video tips for meta match-3 games

The game design consultant shares how to best implement video rewards for players

Pixel United owners Aristocrat Leisure to acquire NeoGames

Pixel United owners Aristocrat Leisure to acquire NeoGames

Pixel United are the company behind Product Madness, Plarium and Big Fish

Ubisoft upbeat on Rainbow Six and Division Mobile in full-year financials

Ubisoft upbeat on Rainbow Six and Division Mobile in full-year financials

But it's worse news elsewhere as the company seeks to save at least €200m

Electronic Arts boss Andrew Wilson claims Microsoft/Activision Blizzard deal is immaterial to them

Electronic Arts boss Andrew Wilson claims Microsoft/Activision Blizzard deal is immaterial to them

EA remains Microsoft's "biggest partner and number one publisher on their platform"

Axie Infinity: Origins is available on the Apple App Store right now…in select countries

Moving To Mobile

Axie Infinity: Origins is available on the Apple App Store right now…in select countries

The NFT/Web3/blockchain hit is set to rise again as Sky Mavis works towards cross-platform feature parity

Honkai: Star Rail pushes MiHoYo ahead of NetEase for revenue with only Tencent ahead

Honkai: Star Rail pushes MiHoYo ahead of NetEase for revenue with only Tencent ahead

Honkai: Star Rail starts stronger than Genshin Impact

Ad Impressions and effective cost per mile declined across platforms in 2023, but in-app purchases grew

Ad Impressions and effective cost per mile declined across platforms in 2023, but in-app purchases grew

USA proved to be a key market for mobile in 2022

Updates and record breakers: How did mobile gaming do in April?

Gamerefinery Report

Updates and record breakers: How did mobile gaming do in April?

GameRefinery analyses the mobile gaming market last month

Virtuos Labs’ new Warsaw studio aims to create

Graphical Goodness

Virtuos Labs’ new Warsaw studio aims to create "best-in-class" graphics

Peter Sikachev takes on the role of new studio’s rendering lead

Flexion announces Q1 financials. Quarterly revenue up by 54%

Flexion announces Q1 financials. Quarterly revenue up by 54%

The company boasts of strong growth

MY.GAMES Vladimir Krasilnikov on the challenges of developing a cross-platform smash hit

MY.GAMES Vladimir Krasilnikov on the challenges of developing a cross-platform smash hit

After a ten year run of success on mobile, it's time for the team to take War Robots to mutliple platforms

Saudi Arabia boosts stake in Electronic Arts by 55%

Saudi Arabia boosts stake in Electronic Arts by 55%

The country has been investing in game makers as part of its long-term economic strategy

98% of app store spend on one-time purchases

98% of app store spend on one-time purchases

According to new report by data.ai on app revenue

MWM promotes Rémi Thivolle to Chief Financial Officer

MWM promotes Rémi Thivolle to Chief Financial Officer

MWM, the publisher behind the AI-powered colouring app Color Pop has appointed a new CFO for its next phase of growth

PTW appoints Kaley Hurst as new VP of sales and marketing

PTW appoints Kaley Hurst as new VP of sales and marketing

The position is an internal promotion

Little Dot Studios invests in CLUB developer Formation Games

Little Dot Studios invests in CLUB developer Formation Games

With a TikTok series forming part of the investment

DREST to partner with BAKEUP for in-game collaboration

DREST to partner with BAKEUP for in-game collaboration

The luxury styling mobile game will see another fashion brand collab

Carry1st brings India’s esports Mobile Premier League to Africa

New Partnership

Carry1st brings India’s esports Mobile Premier League to Africa

The service is being gradually rolled out throughout the continent

Rising of the Shield Hero mobile title to be shut down

Rising of the Shield Hero mobile title to be shut down

One of a number of anime-inspired games to go under

The CMA responds to the European Commission’s approval of the Microsoft/Activision Blizzard Deal

The CMA responds to the European Commission’s approval of the Microsoft/Activision Blizzard Deal

The group took to Twitter to reaffirm its position regarding the acquisition

Sybo's game director Eoin O’Doherty talks Subway Surfers on the game's anniversary

Sybo's game director Eoin O’Doherty talks Subway Surfers on the game's anniversary

We talk Blast, Tag and all things Subway Surfers as the game elebrates it's 11th anniversary

Approved: The EU gives Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard the go ahead

Approved: The EU gives Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard the go ahead

The EU’s decision puts it at odds with the UK and USA

Roblox ads come under fire from the Children’s Advertising Review Unit

Roblox ads come under fire from the Children’s Advertising Review Unit

The platform was found to have breached the industry watchdog’s guidelines

Hutch updates F1 Clash in promotional drive

Racing To Success

Hutch updates F1 Clash in promotional drive

The developer aims to make the game more accessible than ever before without alienating existing players

Netflix reportedly plans to cut spending by $300 million - what does this mean for gaming?

Netflix reportedly plans to cut spending by $300 million - what does this mean for gaming?

Netflix has reiterated its commitment to its gaming platform, but is it a priority?

Sybo celebrates 11th anniversary with Hoverboard Hunt event

Sybo celebrates 11th anniversary with Hoverboard Hunt event

The Subway Surfers creators have teamed up with real world attractions in Copenhagen

Square Enix generated $2.5 billion in net sales in 2022-2023

Square Enix Financials

Square Enix generated $2.5 billion in net sales in 2022-2023

The company saw declines in several metrics, but things are looking up

Week in Views - What caught our eyes in the last seven days

Week in Views - What caught our eyes in the last seven days

The Pocketgamer.biz team take their pick of this weeks big news and discuss investment vs buy out, mobile's amazing next-level ads and making dance moves for money…

10 Weeks To Save The Games Industry with Sybo CEO Mathias Gredal Nørvig

Spreading Sustainability

10 Weeks To Save The Games Industry with Sybo CEO Mathias Gredal Nørvig

The journey continues with gaming and eco-insight from the makers of the legendary Subway Surfers

Activision Blizzard releases its second ESG report

Environment, Social, And Governance

Activision Blizzard releases its second ESG report

The report clarifies how the company performed last year, and its commitment to the future

The big Supercell investment roundup

The big Supercell investment roundup

Money to invest? Or looking for funding? Here's all the studios that Supercell has invested in, all in one place

Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle kicks off next week – there’s still time to join us!

Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle kicks off next week – there’s still time to join us!

A massive thank you to our fantastic sponsors and partners, PG Connects Seattle wouldn’t be possible without your support!

Konami reports 4.9% increase in revenue but a fall in profits

Konami Financials

Konami reports 4.9% increase in revenue but a fall in profits

Growth is slowing for the Japanese giant, but its gaming and systems division still brought in the bucks

Speaker Spotlight Seattle: Maintain UA and performance within the changing privacy landscape with Mark Menery of Dataseat

Speaker Spotlight

Speaker Spotlight Seattle: Maintain UA and performance within the changing privacy landscape with Mark Menery of Dataseat

We get up close with the speakers at our upcoming Pocket Gamer Seattle event. Don't miss out!

The UK CMA place blanket ban on investment between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard

The UK CMA place blanket ban on investment between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard

It just gets worse. Now the two giants will not even be able to “acquire an interest” in one another

Spinner Merge Live Ops: How Sunday is Driving the Game Straight to Ten Million Downloads!

Ten Million And Counting

Spinner Merge Live Ops: How Sunday is Driving the Game Straight to Ten Million Downloads!

As Spinner Merge sails past 10 million downloads, the team at Sunday explain how they are balancing and updating the game - and putting player experience first

AppLovin’s software platform goes from strength to strength

Applovin Financials

AppLovin’s software platform goes from strength to strength

The company’s latest financial report sees software go toe-to-toe with apps

Riot Games gets new CEO with leadership shake-up

Leadership Changes

Riot Games gets new CEO with leadership shake-up

The new CEO will be working to smooth Riot’s rocky road

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Nexon celebrates a record breaking first quarter 2023

Nexon Financials

Nexon celebrates a record breaking first quarter 2023

The company generated $923.1 million in revenue for Q1 with mobile proving strong

What part does mobile play in Capcom's record-breaking financials?

What part does mobile play in Capcom's record-breaking financials?

While their latest financial results are driven mainly by console and PC releases, mobile is beginning to play its part

Bandai Namco celebrates 11.3% increase in net sales

Bandai Namco Financials

Bandai Namco celebrates 11.3% increase in net sales

Network content, which incorporates mobile, outsold the rest of the company’s gaming portfolio

Speaker Spotlight Seattle: Phil Shpilberg of GameChangerSF by Pixis outlines the future of AI in games marketing

Speaker Spotlight

Speaker Spotlight Seattle: Phil Shpilberg of GameChangerSF by Pixis outlines the future of AI in games marketing

We get up close with the speakers at our upcoming Pocket Gamer Seattle event. Don't miss out!

Pixel Federation 2022 report 7% drop in sales in latest financials

Pixel Federation 2022 report 7% drop in sales in latest financials

The dip is attributed to post-Covid slowdown

Grab your ticket to Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki before midnight tonight and save up to £470!

Grab your ticket to Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki before midnight tonight and save up to £470!

Last chance to use our Super Early Bird discount and save £470 for our Helsinki conference this September!

Mobile MMO TibiaME celebrates its 20th anniversary

Happy Anniversary

Mobile MMO TibiaME celebrates its 20th anniversary

One of the oldest mobile games in existence has achieved over 10 million users since 2003