Unreal Engine’s royalty fee reduction, Balatro makes it on mobile and Zenless Zone Zero’s revenue | Week in Views

October 4, 2024

Unreal Engine’s royalty fee reduction, Balatro makes it on mobile and Zenless Zone Zero’s revenue | Week in Views

The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories

New release roundup: The best new mobile games with hybridcasual heroes and plenty of RPGs

October 4, 2024

New release roundup: The best new mobile games with hybridcasual heroes and plenty of RPGs

We highlight five new games that have broken cover and are all set to do big business

4 takeaways from Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki and Finnish Games Week 2024

October 3, 2024

4 takeaways from Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki and Finnish Games Week 2024

We look at some of the themes and trends to come out of a week of insightful sessions and networking

Hot Five: Genshin Impact’s $6.3 billion success, Dungeon & Fighter: Mobile’s Chinese takeover, while Ubisoft shares down 20%

September 30, 2024

Hot Five: Genshin Impact’s $6.3 billion success, Dungeon & Fighter: Mobile’s Chinese takeover, while Ubisoft shares down 20%

Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz

Orion AR nonsense, the power of Roblox, and Pokémon Sleep heads to smartwatches | Week in Views

September 27, 2024

Orion AR nonsense, the power of Roblox, and Pokémon Sleep heads to smartwatches | Week in Views

The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories

Genshin Impact hits $6.3 billion in time for fourth anniversary, but is it running on fumes?

September 27, 2024

Genshin Goliath

Genshin Impact hits $6.3 billion in time for fourth anniversary, but is it running on fumes?

HoYoverse’s flagship game dipped below $1 billion in annual revenue for the first time

New release roundup: The best new mobile games from capybara chaos to robots vs humans

September 27, 2024

New release roundup: The best new mobile games from capybara chaos to robots vs humans

We highlight five new games that have broken cover and are all set to do big business

How Quicksave became a game-changer in game development

September 26, 2024

Building Html5 Games

How Quicksave became a game-changer in game development

The Finnish studio didn't have the tools it needed to build high-performance HTML5 games, so they built their own

September's Mobile Movers: Tripledot president steps down, The Raine Group appoints new MD, Aghanim hires VP, and more

September 25, 2024

September's Mobile Movers: Tripledot president steps down, The Raine Group appoints new MD, Aghanim hires VP, and more

Our regular roundup of the mobile games industry's movers and shakers

Hot Five: Pokémon’s Palworld lawsuit, Playtika’s acquisition, and Ubisoft gets workers back to the office

September 23, 2024

Hot Five: Pokémon’s Palworld lawsuit, Playtika’s acquisition, and Ubisoft gets workers back to the office

Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz

Playtika’s big acquisition of SuperPlay, EA’s all in on AI and Flappy Bird is back | Week in Views

September 20, 2024

Playtika’s big acquisition of SuperPlay, EA’s all in on AI and Flappy Bird is back | Week in Views

The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories

New release roundup: Populus Run, Pocket Oasis, Jenny LeClue, and more

September 20, 2024

New release roundup: Populus Run, Pocket Oasis, Jenny LeClue, and more

We highlight five new games that have broken cover and are all set to do big business

Behind the scenes of WeChat Minigames and how it has generated $2.3 billion in the first half of 2024

September 19, 2024

Mini Games Big Numbers

Behind the scenes of WeChat Minigames and how it has generated $2.3 billion in the first half of 2024

Jakub Remiar shares insight into the current state of WeChat Minigames and its prominence in the Chinese mobile market

How The Experimentation Group and Shallot Games increased Coffee Golf’s RPI by 75%

September 17, 2024

How The Experimentation Group and Shallot Games increased Coffee Golf’s RPI by 75%

Tom Storr shares how consultancy group The Experimentation Group and Shallot Games successfully turned Coffee Golf around

Five top tips for building a career in the Nordics

September 16, 2024

Five top tips for building a career in the Nordics

The Nordics are a highly sought-after destination for aspiring game developers here are five essential tips to help build a successful career.

Hot Five: iPhone 16 reveal, Monster Hunter’s mega year, and The Elder Scrolls: Castles out now

September 16, 2024

Hot Five: iPhone 16 reveal, Monster Hunter’s mega year, and The Elder Scrolls: Castles out now

Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz

The Unity Runtime Fee aftermath, more Xbox layoffs, and Monster Hunter Now's $225m year | Week in Views

September 13, 2024

The Unity Runtime Fee aftermath, more Xbox layoffs, and Monster Hunter Now's $225m year | Week in Views

The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories

How Monster Hunter Now claimed $225m in its first year through innovation, inclusion and evolving monetisation

September 13, 2024

Monster Milestone

How Monster Hunter Now claimed $225m in its first year through innovation, inclusion and evolving monetisation

Capcom’s monster IP and Niantic’s location-based gaming know-how prove a winning formula

New release roundup: The best new mobile games from an Elder Scrolls spinoff to competitive cosplay

September 13, 2024

New release roundup: The best new mobile games from an Elder Scrolls spinoff to competitive cosplay

We highlight five new games that have broken cover and are all set to do big business

Unity charts a new path forward without the

September 13, 2024

Unity charts a new path forward without the "catastrophic" Runtime Fee

Unity has killed off the Runtime Fee, but is it too late?

September's Mobile Movers: Asmodee appoints CEO, Nintendo of Europe shake-up, 1Up's new venture partner, and more

September 11, 2024

September's Mobile Movers: Asmodee appoints CEO, Nintendo of Europe shake-up, 1Up's new venture partner, and more

Our regular roundup of the mobile games industry's movers and shakers

Hot Five: Final Fantasy falls, Unity shares down to decade low, but Coin Master hits the jackpot

September 9, 2024

Hot Five: Final Fantasy falls, Unity shares down to decade low, but Coin Master hits the jackpot

Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz

Seven reasons why you can't ignore the MENA market

September 6, 2024

Seven reasons why you can't ignore the MENA market

Discover why the MENA region is becoming a global hotspot for business growth in the games industry

Hot Five: Harry Potter canned, Savvy's Saudi surge, Pokémon turns five and switching roles at miHoYo…

September 2, 2024

Hot Five: Harry Potter canned, Savvy's Saudi surge, Pokémon turns five and switching roles at miHoYo…

Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz

Tencent and NetEase rethink Japanese strategy with studio closure imminent

August 30, 2024

Change Of Fortune

Tencent and NetEase rethink Japanese strategy with studio closure imminent

The first evidence of the change of heart is the closure of Visions of Mana studio, Ouka Studios just days after the game's launch

New release roundup: The best new mobile games from risky roguelikes to engaging elevators

August 30, 2024

New release roundup: The best new mobile games from risky roguelikes to engaging elevators

We highlight five new games that have broken cover and are all set to do big business

Pokémon Masters EX turns five: Lessons from an IP and monetisation masterpiece

August 29, 2024

Masters Monetisation

Pokémon Masters EX turns five: Lessons from an IP and monetisation masterpiece

Half a decade on, as the mobile games industry evolves, so too does the fine art of monetisation…

Hot Five: Squad Busters undergoes radical changes, Apple’s NFC update, and the winners of the Mobile Games Awards 2024 are…

August 27, 2024

Hot Five: Squad Busters undergoes radical changes, Apple’s NFC update, and the winners of the Mobile Games Awards 2024 are…

Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz

New release roundup: The best new mobile games from merging minimalism to card-based combat

August 23, 2024

New release roundup: The best new mobile games from merging minimalism to card-based combat

We highlight five new games that have broken cover and are all set to do big business

Behind the scenes: How pre-production allowed us to occupy a mid-core niche with a loyal audience

August 22, 2024

Game Development

Behind the scenes: How pre-production allowed us to occupy a mid-core niche with a loyal audience

Azur Games producer Tatiana Vinogradova on choosing a niche and creating an audience profile for your mid-core game

Mobile Movers: All the latest appointments and job moves from around the industry

August 21, 2024

Mobile Movers: All the latest appointments and job moves from around the industry

Who's moving where?… There's new roles at FRVR, Raptor PR, Supercell, Krafton, Gadsme, Zynga, Xsolla, Netflix and more…

Monopoly GO! A game that was(n’t) created for ads

August 21, 2024

Monopoly GO! A game that was(n’t) created for ads

GameBiz Consulting’s Božo Janković shows how ads could be implemented in Scopley’s hit game and how they’re missing out on millions

August 20, 2024

The power of brands and IP: Licence Global's Ben Roberts gets set for Brand Licensing Europe, Sept 24th - 26th

What does it take to create killer gaming IP? What can you learn from the experts? And what's going on at this year's big BLE show at London's ExCel?

Game analysis: Squad Busters update makes radical changes on a quest for lasting success

August 20, 2024

Game analysis: Squad Busters update makes radical changes on a quest for lasting success

Jakub Remiar takes us through Supercell’s latest changes to Squad Busters and what to expect next from the game

The EU’s AI Act: What does it mean for game developers?

August 19, 2024

The EU’s AI Act: What does it mean for game developers?

The act - in place since 1st August 2024 - is designed to ensure safety and transparency, but with that responsibility comes the necessity for careful compliance

Hot Five: AFK Journey hits China, The Sunday Times Gaming Rich List and the Gamescom Party Guide

August 19, 2024

Hot Five: AFK Journey hits China, The Sunday Times Gaming Rich List and the Gamescom Party Guide

Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz

Why Lifetime IRR is better than ROAS for measuring marketing performance

August 16, 2024

Industry Insights

Why Lifetime IRR is better than ROAS for measuring marketing performance

Mobile Finance Collective's Martin Macmillan on why marketeers should swap ROAS for an IRR-based approach when UA spending at scale

Using a Multiple Paid Pass to boost player choice, rewards, playtimes and revenue

August 16, 2024

Performance Boost

Using a Multiple Paid Pass to boost player choice, rewards, playtimes and revenue

Gradient Universe founder Oxana Fomina explains how the next step from the familiar Battle Pass could be your next step to improved monetization

New release roundup: The best new mobile games from pixel RPGs to… Candy Crush?!

August 16, 2024

New release roundup: The best new mobile games from pixel RPGs to… Candy Crush?!

We highlight five new games that have broken cover and are all set to do big business

Mobile Mavens: The expert's guide to surviving Gamescom

August 15, 2024

Mobile Mavens: The expert's guide to surviving Gamescom

How to avoid the crush, be at the best party, and make all the best connections. Our Mavens give their tips and tricks for getting the best out of Europe's biggest games show

Mobile matters at Pokémon Worlds 2024 as Pokémon Go and Unite players get set to clash

August 15, 2024

Playing Pokemon

Mobile matters at Pokémon Worlds 2024 as Pokémon Go and Unite players get set to clash

Winning players will win $20,000 each this weekend at a competitive tournament that promises to be the biggest ever

Maximising success through in-game events mastery

August 14, 2024

Maximising success through in-game events mastery

AppQuantum’s Oleg Nalimov shares tips on timing, duration and pauses to get the very best out of your in-game events

The Gamescom 2024 party guide: Where to go and when

August 13, 2024

The Gamescom 2024 party guide: Where to go and when

Making the most of the show - outside the show

Mobile Mavens: How to survive to '25

August 12, 2024

Mobile Mavens: How to survive to '25

Our mobile mavens discuss the tough year of 2024 and whether the worst will be over in 2025

Hot Five: Turkey blocks Roblox, Jam City layoffs, and the sinking of Shipyard Games

August 12, 2024

Hot Five: Turkey blocks Roblox, Jam City layoffs, and the sinking of Shipyard Games

Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz

New release roundup: The best new mobile games from Olympic sports to 90s nostalgia

New release roundup: The best new mobile games from Olympic sports to 90s nostalgia

We highlight five new games that have broken cover and are all set to do big business

Seven psychology-inspired tips for perfect video game design

Industry Insight

Seven psychology-inspired tips for perfect video game design

Sensemitter’s analyst Bogdan Baranovskiy offers insight and advice on game design principles by relating them to real world situations

2024's games industry lay-offs: The stories so far - all in one place

2024's games industry lay-offs: The stories so far - all in one place

The second half of the year is still providing tough times. Here are all the companies that have resized, restructured and shed staff so far this year

The US spearheads mobile games sector back to growth as Asia markets stumble

The US spearheads mobile games sector back to growth as Asia markets stumble

A deep dive into the data of the industry's long-awaited upswing

Hot Five: Squad Busters breaks $50 million, EA’s mobile blueprint, and Finland’s

Hot Five: Squad Busters breaks $50 million, EA’s mobile blueprint, and Finland’s "survive to 2025" mantra

Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz