Best Of 2025
The Top 50 Mobile Game Makers of 2025
The mobile movers and shakers of the last 12 months revealed!
Case Study
“Sometimes feelings matter more than metrics”: Flexus's unconventional approach to hybrid projects
Flexus founder Semyon Kozyura uses Train Miner as a case study to show the studios approach to its projects
Marvellous Mena
Copa Fantasy CEO Abdullah Eid on building MENA’s football super-app for global fans
“We’ve created a platform that feels culturally relevant while also appealing to global audiences”
Latest
Funding News
Tilting Point partners with Quiet to invest $30m annually in non-gaming app growth
The deal builds on Tilting Point’s $150m UA fund launched in March
Rivrs And Roblox
Rivrs launches $1m Creator Fund to back Roblox developers in Southeast Asia
The fund will help scale promising games and support Southeast Asian teams
Unionisation
Over 400 Blizzard employees have voted to unionise under the Communications Workers of America
Organisers cite layoffs, low pay, and return-to-office policies as key reasons for unionising
Buyout Concerns
US senators raise national security concerns over $55bn Electronic Arts buyout
Open letters cite the PIF’s history of using investments to expand Saudi cultural influence
Funding News
Character platform ego AI raises $6.7m to make in-game characters more human-like
Funds will go towards expanding research and training its proprietary foundation model
Crossovers
SYBO teams up with Innersloth to bring Among Us into Subway Surfers for the first time
The crossover launches October 20th and runs for three weeks, ending November 3rd, 2025
Editor's Picks
Behind The Scenes
From a hybridcasual hit to an indie PC title: The story of My Little Universe part two
Davis Toliasvili, CEO of Estoty Riga shares on taking My Little Universe beyond mobile and into a multi-platform hit
Digital Fairness Act
The Digital Fairness Act consultation, but for actual human beings
Celia Pontin combats misinformation around the Digital Fairness Act, with an overview of the coming regulatory initiative
Tiga And Ukie
TIGA, Ukie and Video Games Council call on UK Government to change Video Games Expenditure Credit
The UK government's next budget is on November 26th, 2025
Opinion
We respect the past, but we’re not afraid to move forward and adapt.
Jernej Česen shares on the evolution of the Talking Tom franchise
To stress, the DFA isn’t even a draft law yet - it’s the beginning of the process, and there’s still time to respond to the consultation.
Celia Pontin on the the Digital Fairness Act
#MENA
Mena Market
UAE launches The Emirates campaign to become ‘Startup Capital of the World’
The initiative aims to cement the UAE’s position as a global hub for entrepreneurship and innovation
Africa Is Mobile
Android Port Challenge backs African developers in bringing PC and console games to mobile
Three standout indie studios were selected for the prototype grant
Hackathon
Second edition of Arab Youth Hackathon launches to empower young talent in games
Participants will create five games inspired by Arab culture under the theme “Arab Identity”
Gamathon Takeaways
Five takeaways from Gamathon 25: Game dev realities, funding hurdles, XR hopes, and room for optimism
We analyse some of the top stories and trends from one of Africa's biggest games events
Industry Voices
Korean Games Industry
How Korea is shaping innovation and expansion
Industry experts share insight ahead of Pocket Gamer Connects Summit Korea, October 31st
Aurora
“Not quite there” but games industry is improving
Global Game Jam’s Tarja Porkka-Kontturi on speaking up about the challenges she faces and solutions needed to change the sector
Rewarded Ua In Q4
Getting ready for Q4 with rewarded UA
"One of the overlooked advantages of Q4 is that user behaviour naturally supports stronger outcomes for rewarded campaigns"
Wake-up Call
Ilkka's wake-up call for the games industry
It's time for the industry to take action rather than sit around and wait
Week In Views
Global regulation hits games and tech | Week in Views
The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories
#Pocket Gamer Connects
Pgc London
What's new for Pocket Gamer Connects London 2026
How the 2026 edition is set to be bigger in more ways than one
Pgc Summit Korea
Why Korea is for game publishers
Connect with new talent in one of the world’s top five games markets on October 31st
Mena Market
Why you shouldn't overlook the MENA market
Seven compelling reasons to connect with one of the world’s fastest growing games markets today
Event Report
PGC Helsinki 25: Raises the bar for Nordic Games
A vibrant mix of topics, voices, and networking made the 12th Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki a true celebration of global games industry collaboration
Deals, Mergers & Acquisitions
Swiss Stakes
KPIT Technologies acquires nearly 90% of Swiss in-car gaming company N-Dream AG
N-Dream will remain independent, retaining its full leadership and team structure
Premium Puzzles
Airoclip raises $2.75m in seed round to make AI-powered puzzle games
The round was led by T-Accelerate Capital and co-led by Centre Court Capital and Bitkraft Ventures
Sponsorship Deal
Xsolla extends Stevenage FC sponsorship to 2028
Partnership with English football club will run until at least the 2027 to 2028 season
Funding News
PolyDream Studio raises $500,000 to accelerate development of White Desert
The upcoming FPS game is set in post-war Egypt amid a battle between rival factions
Acqusitions
Fragbite Group sells subsidiary Playdigious to Griffin Gaming Partners for €10.5m
The deal is cash and debt-free, with Fragbite retaining 90% of future revenue from Playdigious Originals’ PC titles
Investment News
Kakao Games secures $111m through subsidiary sale and paid-in capital increase
Funds will be used to strengthen finances and expand operations
Teaming Up
Gadsme agrees three-year exclusive partnership with Football Manager
Non-intrusive ads will come to Football Manager 26
Jobs News
Job News
Appcharge names former Xsolla president David Stelzer as chief strategy officer
He will guide Appcharge’s strategy and push into new global markets
Job News
Aristocrat appoints Amy White as VP of communications for EMEA
She will oversee communications across Aristocrat Interactive and Product Madness
Jobs Roundup
October 2025’s Movers and Shakers: InnoGames' new CEO, Scopely's returning face, Bitkraft Ventures' newest principal, and more
Our regular roundup of the mobile games industry's movers and shakers
Job News
Venture studio ELO appoints games economist Joost van Dreunen as strategic advisor
He will advance the studios' mission of empowering global games communities
District Details
Modern Times Group unveils new midcore and casual divisions amidst leadership shake-up
Recently acquired Plarium will join the new Midcore District, but CEO Schraga Mor is stepping down
#Regulation
Avia Anniversary
Avia Games talks charity, controversy, and ninth anniversary: "We think we have always been compliant to the law"
"It was very unfortunate that we had that litigation," says founder and CEO Vickie Chen
Hot Five
Hot Five: The Digital Fairness Act, Umamusume’s $2.5bn milestone, and Steal a Brainrot sets new industry record
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Podcast | Episode 68
The Top 50 Mobile Game Makers revealed, and crisis in the EU's games industry | 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 what's inside this week's episode 68...
Mobile Mavens
“The games industry should absolutely be sitting up and paying attention”: The Mobile Mavens debate the Digital Fairness Act
Our Mavens warn that the proposed EU regulations could harm innovation and drive studios out of Europe
More News
New Offerings
Owlcat Games launches free resource hub for developers named GameDev Learning Drop
The directory features over 350 curated resources across game design, coding, narrative, and production
Ban Looming
Experts warn online video games could fall under Australia’s under-16 social media ban
The current policy excludes platforms built primarily for multiplayer gaming
New Offerings
Roblox is now available on the Samsung Galaxy Store
The move strengthens Samsung’s growing focus on mobile gaming and player rewards
Market Growth
Global app installs rose 11% in H1 2025 as APAC led growth
Adjust’s 2025 Mobile App Growth Report highlights the impact of AI-driven marketing strategies
Pgc Barcelona
AI as a "brainstorming partner" or a junior member of the team
Panellists discussed applications of AI and tips to get the most out of this tech at PGC Barcelona 2025
Made For Mobile
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy to launch on mobile in 2026
A closed beta test of up to 20,000 players will take place on Android next month
Esports Education
British Esports partners with ASCL to bring esports opportunities to UK students
The MoU aims to help schools integrate competitive gaming responsibly
Latest Videos
Podcasts
Podcast | Episode 67
The $55bn EA acquisition unpacked | 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 what's inside this week's episode 67...
Podcast
Gaming Meets Beauty: Inside Henkel’s first brand activation
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team and guests give you the state of play, here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode.
Podcast | Episode 66
UGC platform revenue share, app store competition, and Fire Emblem's surprise launch | 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 what's inside this week's episode 66...
Podcast
From offerwall to always-on: Xsolla’s take on player engagement
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team and guests give you the state of play, here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode