State of play: The rise of Spain and Portugal's games hubs

State of play: The rise of Spain and Portugal's games hubs

We delve into the games sectors in Spain and Portugal, with the former looking for its next big hit and the latter steadily growing into a vibrant development hub

Maya Rogers on keeping Tetris immortal

Maya Rogers on keeping Tetris immortal

Few games outlive their console. Fewer still outgrow their medium. Almost none stay relevant through the decades. Tetris has done all three - and Maya Rogers intends to keep it that way

The memory game: Influence at the booth and beyond

The memory game: Influence at the booth and beyond

Raptor PR CEO Rana Rahman on how brands are tackling events and creating a memorable experience that lasts long after the show

Latest

Xbox’s search for direction and a closer look at Candy Crush All Stars | Week in Views

Xbox’s search for direction and a closer look at Candy Crush All Stars | Week in Views

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

Mega Rewards rebrands as Trofeo and appoints Kim Carlson as CRO

Mega Rewards rebrands as Trofeo and appoints Kim Carlson as CRO

Ads company wants to engage with brands to offer rewards after players make in-game achievements

New release roundup: Inazuma Eleven: Cross, Kickabout Table Football, Scriver: A Word Game, and more

New release roundup: Inazuma Eleven: Cross, Kickabout Table Football, Scriver: A Word Game, and more

We highlight the latest new games that have broken cover over the past week

Candy Crush All Stars crowns 2026 champion: 10 contenders, hardcore levels and $1m on the line

Candy Crush All Stars crowns 2026 champion: 10 contenders, hardcore levels and $1m on the line

PocketGamer.biz attends the 2026 Live Final in London for a taste of the competition

How The One Game Studio hit 170% D1 ROAS and 1.26x ad LTV lift with ByteBrew Ads

Bytebrew Ads Impact

How The One Game Studio hit 170% D1 ROAS and 1.26x ad LTV lift with ByteBrew Ads

Explore the impact of ByteBrew Ads, the AI-powered cross-promotion ad network built to help studios scale their portfolios through performance-targeted advertising

Codfish Academy to host Playstack-led Game Clinic for indie studios in Portugal

Codfish Academy to host Playstack-led Game Clinic for indie studios in Portugal

Selected indie studios will receive direct feedback from Playstack's Aaron Ludlow

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Editor's Picks

The Top 30 Iberia Game Makers of 2026

Best Of Iberia In 2026

The Top 30 Iberia Game Makers of 2026

The Spanish and Portuguese movers and shakers of the last 12 months revealed!

Download our Iberia games market report ahead of PGC

Download our Iberia games market report ahead of PGC

Get the lowdown on the state of the market on the Iberian Peninsula ahead of Pocket Gamer Connects Barcelona on June 15th and 16th

The Mobile Mavens on barriers to entry

The Mobile Mavens on barriers to entry

The Mobile Mavens discuss whether rising hardware costs are making gaming less accessible and why mobile may remain the industry's most affordable entry point

Opinion

<blockquote>You don’t need a finished game, but you do need to show that you can execute.</blockquote>

You don’t need a finished game, but you do need to show that you can execute.

Burny Games' Elena Lobova explores the value of research and clarity when teaming with a publisher

<blockquote>The Portuguese video game industry is increasingly fuelled by a dynamic and evolving talent pool.</blockquote>

The Portuguese video game industry is increasingly fuelled by a dynamic and evolving talent pool.

APVP president Jeferson Valadares discusses the state of the industry in Portugal

#Pocket Gamer Connects

World Cup special offer

World Cup special offer

Don’t miss this 10% discount for Barcelona, Shanghai and the Nordics

Editor's picks: Must-attend sessions at PGC Barcelona on June 15th and 16th

Editor's picks: Must-attend sessions at PGC Barcelona on June 15th and 16th

Get key insights from these top sessions at next week's big show

Top five reasons to attend Pocket Gamer Connects Nordics this October

Top five reasons to attend Pocket Gamer Connects Nordics this October

Connect with the whole Nordic games industry - and global heavyweights - at our newly embiggened Helsinki hurrah

China gaming 2026: Key trends and market catalysts

Pgc Summit Shanghai

China gaming 2026: Key trends and market catalysts

The key trends we'll cover in next month’s PGC Summit Shanghai including AI, mini games, super apps and a thriving PC market

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Industry Voices

Monetisation models and the risks of retrofitting

Monetisation Matters

Monetisation models and the risks of retrofitting

Pixel Federation lead game system designer Martin Gajarsky advises developers to plan monetisation models early in development rather than a "messier" retrofitting approach

Building Kingdom Clash: A game designer’s perspective on a five-year project

Industry Insights

Building Kingdom Clash: A game designer’s perspective on a five-year project

Lev Nazin shares key lessons learned from five years of developing Kingdom Clash

“Publishers need to earn their place”: How publishers are redefining their value

Publisher Strategy

“Publishers need to earn their place”: How publishers are redefining their value

Asi Burak and Nikola Cavic discuss how publishers are adapting to a market where developers have more ways than ever to fund and grow their games

Revealed: Mobile publishers share their record D2C sales

Revealed: Mobile publishers share their record D2C sales

Direct-to-consumer becomes a 'strategic priority' for top publishers

Week in Views: James Bond and Pokémon Champions

Week in Views: James Bond and Pokémon Champions

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

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#MENA

Esports Foundation expands co-streaming program for EWC and ENC 2026

Esports World Cup

Esports Foundation expands co-streaming program for EWC and ENC 2026

The Foundation is committing $2m in creator rewards

Qiddiya City signs five-year partnership with MPL MENA

New Partnerships

Qiddiya City signs five-year partnership with MPL MENA

The partnership will focus on fan engagement, community initiatives, and youth-focused activations

Asia and MENA video game revenue set to surpass $100bn by 2030

Asia and MENA video game revenue set to surpass $100bn by 2030

Niko Partners' report shows China's mini games now account for nearly 20% of mobile game spending

Sheba Joy opens new office in Beijing

Sheba Joy opens new office in Beijing

The move is part of its efforts to accelerate social gaming innovation for the Middle East

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Deals, Mergers & Acquisitions

Two Desperados secures $20m in user acquisition financing from PvX Partners

Two Desperados secures $20m in user acquisition financing from PvX Partners

The funding will be used to scale growth and expand the studio’s global player base

Roblox strengthens AI ambitions with Morpheus AI acquisition and founder hires

Roblox strengthens AI ambitions with Morpheus AI acquisition and founder hires

The company plans to integrate Morpheus AI technology into its Roblox Video Model

Angry Birds 2 kicks off football-themed season with new events and rewards

Angry Birds 2 kicks off football-themed season with new events and rewards

The limited-time update introduces football-themed challenges, rewards and events

FIFA and Gamefam launch FIFA World Cup 2026 event across Roblox

FIFA and Gamefam launch FIFA World Cup 2026 event across Roblox

The event includes live score updates and tournament standings tied to real-world matches

SuperAwesome partners with Roblox as under-13 advertising partner

SuperAwesome partners with Roblox as under-13 advertising partner

The partnership focuses on delivering brand-safe and COPPA-compliant advertising experiences

Stillfront divests OFM Studios and cuts $26.5m Gameberry settlement

Settlement Reached

Stillfront divests OFM Studios and cuts $26.5m Gameberry settlement

The proceeds will support Stillfront’s continued deleveraging efforts

Akin Babayigit and Makers Fund launch AMF Capital with $28m UA financing for Bear Hug

Akin Babayigit and Makers Fund launch AMF Capital with $28m UA financing for Bear Hug

Further deals from UA fund will be announced soon

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Jobs News

Paramount launches unified games division to expand franchise ambitions

Paramount launches unified games division to expand franchise ambitions

Tony Driscoll will lead the new division while retaining his role as EVP of corporate strategy and development

Take the next step in your career at PGC Barcelona

Take the next step in your career at PGC Barcelona

The Careers Zone returns to Barcelona this June, sponsored by Gameloft and Appodeal and powered by Games Factory Talents

Metacore closes Germany and Sweden operations as it confirms 159 layoffs

Metacore closes Germany and Sweden operations as it confirms 159 layoffs

Merge Mansion developer still in negotiations with Supercell over buyout

June 2026's Movers and Shakers: PocketGamer.biz expands, King's new CMO, plus hires at Rovio, Scopely and more

June 2026's Movers and Shakers: PocketGamer.biz expands, King's new CMO, plus hires at Rovio, Scopely and more

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

King’s first European market report reveals mobile's €5.9bn economic impact for the continent

European Impact

King’s first European market report reveals mobile's €5.9bn economic impact for the continent

Mobile studios in Europe employ 30,000 people, while 61% of public play mobile games

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#Regulation

Epic's final battle approaches

Epic Conclusion?

Epic's final battle approaches

After years of legal battles, the Fortnite developer is nearing the end of a journey that has come with a high cost

Melon Sandbox: 150m installs and UGC evolution

Into The Sandbox

Melon Sandbox: 150m installs and UGC evolution

Publisher PlayDucky shares insights into the ragdoll physics title, which has transformed into part sandbox game, part creator ecosystem

EU's Digital Markets Act has

EU's Digital Markets Act has "not yet reached its full potential"

Cloud and AI markets are next in the Commission's enforcement crosshairs

Türkiye passes sweeping digital law restricting social media access for under 15s

Türkiye passes sweeping digital law restricting social media access for under 15s

Meanwhile, foreign gaming platforms with over 100,000 daily Turkish users must now appoint a local representative

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More News

Jin Universe Studios unveils anime ARPG Aether Dawn

Jin Universe Studios unveils anime ARPG Aether Dawn

The project is being developed by former Genshin Impact and Arknights developers

CodeDev Group launches The Performance Guys

CodeDev Group launches The Performance Guys

The team focuses on performance support across Unreal Engine, Unity, and proprietary technology

Asian Champions League records 380m views across three esports titles

Asian Champions League records 380m views across three esports titles

The tournament featured Dota 2, Counter-Strike 2, and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang competitions

Appcharge appoints Bernard Kim to advisory board

Appcharge appoints Bernard Kim to advisory board

Former Zynga president and Match Group CEO joins the DTC payments platform as an adviser

Ubisoft closes Winnipeg and Belgrade studios as up to 380 roles impacted

Ubisoft closes Winnipeg and Belgrade studios as up to 380 roles impacted

Around 50 developers working on Rainbow Six Siege Mobile have reportedly been reassigned

Playgama publishes web games market map covering 120+ companies

Playgama publishes web games market map covering 120+ companies

The map aims to provide a clearer view of the web gaming ecosystem

Xbox outlines platform overhaul in internal strategy memo

Xbox outlines platform overhaul in internal strategy memo

The company reported 1bn annual players across console, PC, mobile and streaming

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Podcasts

The Sensor Tower / AppMagic deal unwrapped and Xbox's random rebrand | Week in Mobile Games podcast

Podcast | Episode 92

The Sensor Tower / AppMagic deal unwrapped and Xbox's random rebrand | 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 92...

Sensor Tower's AppMagic acquisition and Sega's brutal Rovio comments | Week in Mobile Games podcast

Podcast | Episode 91

Sensor Tower's AppMagic acquisition and Sega's brutal Rovio comments | 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 91...

Week in Mobile Games podcast: Episode 90

Podcast | Episode 90

Week in Mobile Games podcast: Episode 90

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 90...

Podcast: The state of the UK games industry with UKIE CEO Nick Poole

Podcast: The state of the UK games industry with UKIE CEO Nick Poole

We discuss the challenges facing the UK's games industry and what developers need in the coming years to boost their success

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