Exclusive Inside Look

Inside King’s London headquarters: "We have people in the London studio working on all of our titles"

PocketGamer.biz receives an invitation into King’s London office, to speak with president Todd Green and others

April 2, 2026

Industry Insights

From Helix Jump to Little Farm Story: How h8games reinvented itself

Oleg Batrakov shares on how the studio evolved after Helix Jump to create Little Farm Story

April 1, 2026

Sonic Shift

Sonic Rumble rebranded to Sonic Rumble Party as it adds new features and removes game modes

The party royale has made an estimated $1.6m on mobile

April 2, 2026

Latest

Studio Closure

Coffee Stain Malmö shuts down months after Embracer spinoff

The studio employed 17 staff, though it remains unclear whether the entire team has been laid off

April 2, 2026

Planetary Plans

Closed beta for HoYoverse’s Petit Planet will feature new neighbours and enhanced Starsea Voyages

Fans can sign up for the beta test coming April 21st, available on PC and mobile

April 2, 2026

Milestone Magic

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery surpasses 160m downloads eight years after launch

The developer said players have logged more than 100.7bn minutes in the game since its 2018 debut

April 2, 2026

Acqusitions

LY Corp acquires majority stake in Kakao Games with $198m investment

Kakao will remain a strategic partner despite stepping down to second largest shareholder

April 2, 2026

Chinajoy

11 essential tips for maximising your time during ChinaJoy

Handy tips for managing Asia’s biggest game and entertainment expo

April 2, 2026

April Fool's

April Fool's Day 2026: Voodoo acquisition, Slush raises $4 trillion, a Warhammer 40,000 musical and KitKats

A roundup of the day's shenanigans from games companies

April 1, 2026

Completely organically, players are sharing hundreds of photos of their pets and their stories with each other.

How Monopoly Go's Pets Season sparked 12,000 fan submissions and community engagement

The ad market is messy, but your game doesn't have to be. With the right controls, you can control the chaos.

Ivona Pinjak analyses player churn across ad networks, formats and platforms

Google Play Update Details

The true cost of Google's Level Up: What the fee table doesn't show

Google’s fee update looks simple, but the real cost shows up in lock-in, add-ons and rules

March 30, 2026

Week In Views

Unity follows AppLovin, Roblox brand deal controversy and Wuthering Waves' live ops success | Week in Views

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

March 27, 2026

Master Plan

Savvy Games Group's CEO on M&A, China and rising Eastern influence

We speak to Brian Ward about how it works with its growing empire, Scopely's freedom, and opportunities in growing sectors like UGC

March 25, 2026

Mobile Mavens

"This is a fundamental shift in the way that games are rated": The Mobile Mavens on PEGI's new rules

Our Mobile Mavens share their insights on PEGI's updated age rating criteria and what it means for the wider games industry

March 25, 2026

Aurora Awards Uk

"True innovation can only come from a group with different perspectives and experiences"

Sumo Digital's Catherine Bygrave on the crucial role of women in managing current industry challenges

March 24, 2026

Esports

Esports Foundation selects 40 clubs for $20m partner program ahead of 2026 Esports World Cup

Participating clubs can receive up to $1m each to expand their brands and fan engagement ahead of the tournament

April 1, 2026

Fund Raise

Nazara raises over $50m to fund acquisitions and AI-led expansion

The new capital will be used to build AI-enabled gaming businesses designed for international markets and support recent acquisitions

April 1, 2026

Crossovers

Tetris and Space Invaders team up for first-ever in-game crossover event

The crossover blends more than 75 years of arcade history across two of gaming’s most iconic franchises

April 1, 2026

Investment News

Maxim Krippa becomes co-owner of Burny Games expanding long-term investment role

Burny Games has surpassed 65m downloads across a portfolio of roughly ten mobile titles

March 31, 2026

Acqusitions

Mistplay completes acquisition of Connected Rewards to link gameplay with real-world loyalty programs

The deal integrates Connected Rewards into the LoyaltyPlay platform

March 31, 2026

Acqusitions

Asmodee acquires ATM Gaming in €180m deal to expand social board game portfolio

The deal targets the fast-growing social and party games segment

March 30, 2026

Acqusitions

Reforged Studios acquires Headup to expand global publishing footprint

Headup will continue operating independently while gaining access to Reforged’s international infrastructure and support network

March 25, 2026

Closure

Rec Room to shut down after failing to achieve profitability from 150m players

The company cited shifts in the VR market and broader games industry pressures as key factors behind the decision

April 1, 2026

Jobs News

Nodwin Gaming appoints chief strategy and investments officer ahead of potential IPO

He will lead mergers and acquisitions, corporate strategy and fundraising to support the company's global expansion

April 1, 2026

Job Losses

Epic layoffs spark launch of ‘Awesome People List’ job site for more than 1,000 displaced staff

The platform allows hiring managers to browse candidates across engineering, design, production, community management, and security roles

March 30, 2026

Job News

Metasports appoints head of marketing to scale Hitwicket globally

He will lead user acquisition, brand, and partnerships across Metasports’ growing portfolio of sports games

March 30, 2026

Industry Decline

TIGA clamours for government support as UK game dev jobs fall at record rate and startup activity collapses

CEO Richard Wilson calls for better tax incentives and support initiatives to compete on the global stage

March 24, 2026

Ugc

Roblox launches avatar makeup category to expand creator monetisation and brand partnerships

Roblox said users updated their avatars an average of 274m times per day in early 2025

April 1, 2026

Sporting Surprise

Candy Crush takeover at the Intuit Dome aims for broader brand recognition

Among the mascots, actress Anna Faris was revealed to be inside the Bubblegum Troll

April 1, 2026

Community Building

Scopely launches Monopoly Go Chat app worldwide

Standalone app provides a more reliable technical experience, publisher claims

April 1, 2026

Podcast

PocketGamer.biz Podcast: Data doesn't solve problems - decisions do

We talk with GameAnalytics head of BD and customer success Falko Boecker to discuss data, AI and finding the right insights

April 1, 2026

Apple Troubles

Ninth Circuit denies Apple rehearing request in Epic Games App Store dispute

The decision reinforces requirements for Apple to allow developers to direct users to alternative payment methods

March 31, 2026

Model Analysis

Fire Emblem Shadows earns just $578,000 in first six months, less than 1% of Fire Emblem Heroes

Shadows and Heroes share an IP but opt for different genres and monetisation models

March 31, 2026

Latest Layoffs

Pixelberry Studios reportedly lays off staff in another round of workforce reductions

The reductions mark the second round of job cuts at Pixelberry in two years

March 31, 2026

Podcast | Episode 86

The final word on GDC | 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 86...

March 23, 2026

Podcast | Episode 85

The future of Xbox and Pokémon's 30th anniversary | 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 85...

March 2, 2026

Podcast | Episode 84

Scopely's $1bn Loom Games deal and Matthew Ball's State of Video Games report | 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 84...

February 20, 2026

Podcast | Episode 83

Supercell faces Clash Royale controversy and banks on innovation | 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 83...

February 16, 2026