Fifteen Years On
Inside Scopely's rise to a global mobile games giant
Chief operating officer Eunice Lee discuses 15 years of growth and building long-term live service games
M&a
Why Sensor Tower acquired rival AppMagic
Sensor Tower chief revenue officer outlines the company's reasons for the major deal that consolidates power in the mobile market intelligence space
Pgc Barcelona
See who you could connect with at PG Connects Barcelona this June 15th to 16th
Network with the biggest brands and brightest minds including Zynga, Rovio, Gameloft, King, Scopely and more
Latest
Pgc Barcelona
Gameloft Barcelona GM Raúl Orrego to speak at PGC next month
Another star speaker joins the speaker lineup for Pocket Gamer Connects Barcelona on June 15th and 16th
Esports World Cup
Esports World Cup 2026 relocates from Saudi Arabia to Paris amid regional uncertainty
The Paris tournament marks EWC’s first edition outside Saudi Arabia
Company Restructure
Embracer keeps mobile in-house as it spins off Fellowship Entertainment
Mobile stays with Embracer, keeping DECA, CrazyLabs and A Thinking Ape
New Offerings
Roblox expands mental health efforts with new partnerships and well-being resources
The company partnered with Koko, ThroughLine, and Thrive
New Offerings
Dubai Films & Games Commission partners with Good Game Club to promote games as a force for good
Dubai is targeting 30,000 gaming jobs and $1bn GDP contribution by 2033
In-game Event
Epic brings Mandalorian and Grogu watch party island to Fortnite ahead of film release
Fortnite players can watch an exclusive 10-minute sneak peek of the upcoming film
Editor's Picks
Jobs Roundup
May 2026's Movers and Shakers: Xbox leadership reshuffle, Stillfront hires CHRO, and more
Our regular roundup of the mobile games industry's movers and shakers
Industry Insights
Hybridcasual growth starts with smarter creative strategy
Karen Levy explores how creative strategy in hybridcasual games balances performance marketing with player trust and long-term growth
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...
Opinion
We are beginning to see a new, perhaps slightly more realistic investment landscape beginning to emerge.
UKIE CEO Nick Poole delves into the state of games industry investment in his first PocketGamer.biz
The conclusion for product teams is this: live ops mechanics do not determine success on their own.
Oxana Fomina explores how three breakout sort puzzle hits built different monetisation strategies
#Pocket Gamer Connects
Pgc Summit Shanghai
No Discord or mailing lists: Rethinking game discovery in China
Pocket Gamer Connects Summit Shanghai is where Western studios define their China strategy
Pgc Summit MalmÖ
Connect and do games business in Sweden next week
Get direct access to developers, publishers and investors at PG Connects Summit Malmö, May 27th to 28th
Pgc Barcelona
Learn how Scopely crafted a distinct visual identity for Monopoly Go at PGC Barcelona
Join over 1,000 attendees at the conference on June 15th and 16th to network and gain insights on global hits like Monopoly Go
Pgc Summit Malmo
PGC Summit Malmö schedule
Expert insight alongside meeting-centric summit designed to boost your business
Industry Voices
Newsletter Column
The NYT Games blueprint
Media platforms turn to games in a digital battle for users' time
Week In Views
Wordle heads to television and Nintendo Switch 2's big sales surge | Week in Views
The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories
Deal Analysis
Why the Savvy-Roblox deal lands differently in Saudi Arabia
A look at why Savvy Games Group has cut a deal with popular UGC platform Roblox despite local restrictions and global allegations around child safety
Industry Voices
Rovio’s Anastasiya Kara on AI, live ops and Spain's growing games market
Industry experts share their insight ahead of Pocket Gamer Connects Barcelona
Marvellous Mena
How Nimble Fox Games is building a hybridcasual studio around speed, but not chaotic speed
Founder Qasim Ali on building a Saudi pipeline, killing games fast and why quality alone is not enough
#MENA
Partnership Extension
Qiddiya expands Google Cloud partnership to build AI-powered gaming and entertainment city
The project links gaming, AI and smart city infrastructure under Saudi Vision 2030
Play To Learn
Savvy Games Group wraps Saudi 'Play to Learn' competition with 719,000 students involved
The competition involved 7,705 schools and more than 36,000 instructors across Saudi Arabia
Marvellous Mena
Exel by Merak Gaming Accelerator: Everything Middle East and Africa studios need to know
A full breakdown of how the Exel by Merak Gaming Accelerator works, including funding structure, eligibility, program phases, cohort timeline and what studios get beyond the investment
Job News
Roblox appoints Mohamed El Sheakh as general manager for MENA and Türkiye
The new GM will oversee partnerships and developer ecosystem growth
Deals, Mergers & Acquisitions
New Partnerships
Xsolla partners with Skich to support alternative mobile game distribution
Xsolla becomes merchant of record for Skich mobile marketplace
Acqusitions
Atari acquires rights to first five Wizardry RPGs as it plans franchise revival
Wizardry’s revival extends beyond games into film, TV, and merchandise
M&a
Sensor Tower acquires mobile market intelligence rival AppMagic
Terms of the deal were not disclosed
Acqusitions
NCSoft subsidiary Veroplay acquires Moving Eye Games and Swamp Attack franchise
Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed
Funding News
Grand Games raises $70m Series B to scale hybridcasual games
Funding will support marketing, hiring, and upcoming game launches
New Offerings
Esports Foundation and JioBLAST launch India Rising pathway to Esports World Cup
Chess will serve as the first competitive title for the programme
New Partnerships
Gamefam teams up with Borussia Dortmund for FIFA Super Soccer on Roblox
The event introduces exclusive Borussia Dortmund-themed quests and rewards for players
Jobs News
Mobile's Key Challenges
Is Metacore a warning sign?
The Merge Mansion developer's challenges and acquisition by Supercell highlights mobile’s big challenges
Leadership Change
Microsoft reshuffles Xbox leadership as Asha Sharma pushes turnaround
The Windows company will discontinue Copilot on console and begin winding down the mobile version
Unionisation
Wizards of the Coast declines to recognise MTG Arena union
Workers say an NLRB election is now expected within weeks
Leadership Change
Jam City co-founder Joshua Yguado steps down as CEO after 16 years
Kabam CEO Chul-min Sim will serve as chief executive of both companies following his appointment
Jobs Roundup
April 2026's Movers and Shakers: Jam City's new CEO, Roblox's GM for Europe, Apple's Tim Cook stepping down, and more
Our regular roundup of the mobile games industry's movers and shakers
#Regulation
Dma Review
EU's Digital Markets Act has "not yet reached its full potential"
Cloud and AI markets are next in the Commission's enforcement crosshairs
Regulations
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
Regulations
India launches Online Gaming Authority with strict compliance mandates from May 2026
Online money games are explicitly barred from recognition as esports under Indian law
Staff Surge
Roblox workforce grows 24% to over 3,000 full-time staff
The platform had a "banner year" in 2025 with hits like Steal a Brainrot and Grow a Garden
More News
Fortnite Freedom
Fortnite returns globally on the App Store, with one exception
Epic Games has yet to bring Fortnite back to the App Store in Australia
Milestone
Terraria mobile sales approach 20m as game surpasses 70m copies sold
Developer Re-Logic confirmed crossplay support is currently in development
Next From Nintendo
Nintendo reveals "kind of silly" photo game Pictonico!
The title is available for pre-registration now, with a release date of May 28th
Milestone
Stan reaches 45m users as product-led growth model gains traction
The platform is targeting further expansion across APAC and MENA regions
New Offerings
Appcharge launches MCP server to power AI-driven mobile game DTC onboarding
Additional agentic workflows and API coverage planned through 2026
Possible Acquisition
StreamElements confirms acquisition talks amid shutdown speculation
The company says it is in “positive discussions” with potential buyers
Esports World Cup
Esports World Cup reportedly set for Paris move amid Middle East conflict
The Esports Nations Cup is still scheduled for Riyadh in November
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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...
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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
Podcast | Episode 89
Week in Mobile Games podcast: Episode 89
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 89...
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PocketGamer.biz Podcast: Skillz, Beamable and the live ops shift
We unpack Skillz's acquisition of Beamable, what the future looks like for the two companies, and more