Discord Dev
How to build a Discord server players actually stay in
The senior developer advocate at Discord explains how studios should open, run and grow a server from alpha to live ops
Interview
Outfit7's VP of legal on the risks AI poses to game IP ownership
Outfit7’s Tina Stockbauer Zagorac discusses the copyright and confidentiality risks of AI tools and how studios can protect their IP
Marvellous Mena
Rise of Fearless' Kanessa Muluneh: "Africa shouldn't only be seen as a place to sell games"
We speak with Rise of Fearless founder Kanessa Muluneh about landing $1 million, building African-owned IP and what investors still get wrong about the continent
Latest
Milestone
ASGC marks four years with more than 5,400 games industry job placements
The organisation has raised $30,000 for charity and received $25,000 from ASGC Angels to keep its resources free
Regulations
UK regulator bans mobile game ads from King, Scopely and others
King's Farm Heroes Saga advert was banned for showing puzzle mechanics that do not exist in the game
Top 30
The world's Top Game Makers revealed in our Top 50 Global and Top 30 Regional guides
We highlight the top developers and publishers across the Nordics, UK, US, China, Türkiye and more
Pgc Jordan
Art creation for games: How MENA developers win attention on mobile
Ahead of PGC Jordan next week, the panellists from “Art Creation for Mobile Games” share how they make art count on a small screen
Bloom Blossoming
Pikmin Bloom blossoms in fifth year with record $36m
More than a third of lifetime earnings have come from year five, as Taiwanese spending hits record highs
Marvellous Mena
DigiPen Institute's Raymond Yan: “A gaming hub must be built by and for the people of that country"
We speak with DigiPen's senior executive Raymond Yan about Saudi founders, the mistakes studios make with investors and why the Kingdom’s games industry must ultimately be built by Saudis
Editor's Picks
Podcast | Episode 108
The Top 50 Mobile Game Makers of 2026, iPhone Duo games and Pokémon Unite ends service | 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 108...
The Best Of 2026
The Top 50 Mobile Game Makers of 2026
The mobile movers and shakers of the last 12 months revealed!
Mena's Best Of 2026
The Top 30 MENA Game Makers of 2026
The mobile movers and shakers of the last 12 months revealed!
Opinion
The opportunity is that the region is young, online and huge. Players here are hungry for games that reflect them.
Istikan Studio manager Danar Kayfi on how MENA developers can reach regional and global audiences
Sometimes the best culturalisation solution isn't changing the content. It's asking why the content needs to be there in the first place.
Geogrify CEO Kate Edwards explains how teams can get culturalisation right
#Pocket Gamer Connects
Pgc London
Why your boss will want you to attend Pocket Gamer Connects London 2027
Here are some persuasive ways to convince your manager of the benefits of attending
Pgc Jordan
Join us for the PG Connects Jordan trip to Petra
Come for the conference, stay to see one of the wonders of the world
Pgc Jordan
Unreal Engine instructor Sandra Kawar on AI as a creative partner, ahead of PGC Jordan
What to expect from Sandra Kawar’s PGC Jordan talk on AI and game art
Pgc London
Don’t ghost this deal! Get 10% off your PG Connects London ticket
This Halloween, we’re brewing up a fang-tastic offer for the games industry - but it won’t broomstick around for long…
#MENA
Funding News
Rise of Fearless raises $1m to expand its gaming platform
The funding replaces the company's original $700,000 fundraising target
New Offerings
DMCC and Wild Unlimited team up to bring Dubai landmarks to Fortnite
The experience will be available globally from November 11th
New Partnerships
Jordan Esports Federation signs partnership with King Hussein Business Park
The partnership will focus on tournaments, international events, training and community initiatives
Week In Views
Unravelling the corporate web of games companies, Xbox's $500m Netflix offer and Yalla's Western ambitions | Week in Views
The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories
New Partnerships
Nexus signs MoU with Dubai to support local game studios and global publishing
ONE Store will help Dubai-based developers distribute their games internationally
#The Nordics
Less Is More
Agree IP terms early, cut through AI hype, stop overloading players: Four lessons from PGC Nordics
Live ops, D2C, AI and IP deals. Four sessions at PGC Nordics covered four different topics. All four landed in the same place: doing more is not always a useful strategy
Keep Running
SYBO's Mathias Gredal Nørvig on Subway Surfers at 15: Zero UA, City’s pivot and what comes next
Fifteen years in, the SYBO CEO insists there'll never be another Subway Surfers - and reveals what Sybo is building next
Kill Switch
Ending well: The art of killing your game
Ahead of PGC Nordics next week, all four panellists from “Ending Well: The Art Of Killing Your Game” share how they decide when a game has run its course
Hidden Lessons
Wooga’s Holger Wurst on designing June’s Journey: Player research, AI and the UX rule you can’t break
Wooga’s UX lead on June’s Journey talks Wicked and Agatha Christie collabs, why older players outsmart developers and his hard line on AI
Deals, Mergers & Acquisitions
Funding For Games
Google Play selects 10 African studios for $1m Indie Games Fund
Studios plan to use the support to develop their games, reach more players and grow their businesses
New Partnerships
Unity partners with PvX to offer funding for game developers
Eligible developers will receive Unity Ads credits, enhanced support and potential invoicing benefits
Transmedia
Report: Netflix fails with $500m offer to adapt Xbox gaming IP to film and TV
Xbox is now pursuing separate film and television adaptation deals with multiple partners
Art Acquisition
Side acquires art studio Roboto Entertainment to expand presence in China
Andrea Cordella has been appointed global head of art and Chengdu studio head
Funding For Games
Mika Games raises $10m to fund mobile game studios
The funding will support game development and paid user acquisition campaigns
Metacore Moves In
Supercell completes full acquisition of Metacore
Merge Mansion transitions to Supercell’s games portfolio
Investment
Flow Games confirms $49m in total funding from Tencent and VC investors
The Smash Fest developer plans to expand its team following the mobile game’s success
Jobs News
Job News
Former Xbox COO Helen Chiang disputes claims she was fired over a policy violation
Chiang raised concerns about how company standards were applied in her case
Jobs Roundup
October 2026's Movers and Shakers: Appcharge, Stash, Zynga, Xbox, Scopely, Rollic, and more
Our regular roundup of the mobile games industry's movers and shakers
Job News
Atari taps Crossy Road creator to lead mobile business
He will lead the company's mobile business and cross-platform strategy
Company Restructure
Auroch Digital cuts quarter of staff
The studio cited difficult market conditions despite positive reception for its recent games
Job News
Xbox COO Helen Chiang exits after three months in role, 21 years at Microsoft
She became Xbox's first COO in July after leading Minecraft
#China
Growth Plans
MTG wants to double its size while leveraging AI
We speak to president and CEO Maria Redin about the company's ambitious plans for its gaming empire
Coins And Critters
Lilith Games finds a new hit as Clash of Critters makes $45.6m in four months
The game’s fourth month, between August and September, has been its most lucrative yet in player spending
Rankings Rise
Delta Force surpasses $10m in daily player spending for the first time
The tactical shooter hit a new record on September 5th, ranking as the most lucrative mobile game globally for one day
Market Report
China games market surpasses $50bn for the first time as player base is forecast to hit 769m by 2030
New data from Niko Partners forecasts the market will reach $59.8bn by 2030
More News
New Game
HoYoverse's Petit Planet sets December 4th release date
The game supports cross-platform progression, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version planned for 2027
Sold Out
Apple struggles to meet demand for $1,999 foldable iPhone Duo
The company has not said when more units will become available
Mobile Medians
New mobile RPGs hit $1m twice as fast as puzzle, but puzzle’s playing the long game
Median lifetime revenue is more than twice as high from puzzle games compared to RPGs
Snooker Surprise
Exclusive: Snooker champion Stephen Hendry becomes ambassador for 8 Ball Strike
AviaGames has teamed up with the snooker legend, planning to bring themed content this month
Pokemon Pocket
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket celebrates second anniversary with $233m
Player spending on the major stores declined by 68% in year two, but TCG Pocket remains among the 30 most lucrative mobile games this year
Ai Safety
Anthropic restricts Claude from recreating existing games amid AI cloning concerns
The restriction still allows users to build original games and projects using their own designs and assets
Ai In Games
More than 80% of Roblox's top games now use AI, while Playgama tracks the tools developers prefer
Claude Opus leads Playgama's AI Game Index, accounting for 54% of new AI-built games
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Podcasts
Podcast | Episode 107
Why EA shut down BioWare, Supercell’s Metacore takeover and Mika Games’ $10m soft launch bet | 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 107...
Podcast | Episode 106
Why Supercell couldn’t save Squad Busters, Nintendo learns IP isn’t enough and Google's new AI game maker | 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 106...
Podcast | Episode 105
AI's insane PR machine, Zynga's failed $400m Supercell deal and EU regulation | 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 105...
Podcast | Episode 104
Apple's $2,000+ iPhone Duo and the backlash against new EU App Store rules | 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 104...