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e2vc launches $150m fund to back Turkish games and tech companies
New Study
One in three acquired game studios have shut down, new study finds
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Transmedia
June’s Journey makes TV crossover through ITV Big Brother collaboration
The collaboration saw the mobile game’s hidden-object mechanics adapted for television
Recognition
BAFTA names six games creatives in 2026 Breakthrough cohort
The programme recognises 21 emerging creatives across film, games and television
New Partnerships
AMC partners with Yodo1 to bring Walking Dead and Vampire IP to Chinese game developers
The partnership builds on Yodo1's previous collaborations with Hasbro, Paramount and CD Projekt Red
Pgc Summit Montreal
Next week: PGC Summit Montréal + MIGS = your perfect mobile combo
Bringing mobile to MIGS on November 10th with a special 15% discount
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
Legal Proceedings
US court restricts Papaya Gaming from moving assets outside the country
The court cited an undisclosed transfer of more than $70m to Israel as part of its concerns
Rzr Builds World No 2
How RZR built the open internet’s top iOS gaming retargeting engine in under a year
Facing an iOS landscape defined by privacy opt-outs, RZR took No. 2 globally for iOS gaming remarketing by building proprietary neural modelling that doesn’t depend on deterministic tracking
Game Closure
PlayStudios shuts down Tetris Block Party after 177 job cuts
The closure will result in an impairment charge of up to $3.5m
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
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
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
Funding News
Rise of Fearless raises $1m to expand its gaming platform
The funding replaces the company's original $700,000 fundraising target
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
Adaptations
Netflix developing live-action PUBG series with Donald Glover
Glover will write, direct and executive produce the adaptation alongside his brother Stephen
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…
New Offerings
Studio Atelico launches on-device AI engine for game developers
The technology supports Unity, Unreal Engine and Godot
Pgc Nordics
How Next Games adapted to a new direction after the Netflix acquisition
Studio MD Saara Bergström reveals what the Finnish studio has been up to post-acquisition and its ambitious plans for the future
Top 30
Xsolla partners with PocketGamer.biz on the Top 30 Canada Game Makers 2026
Our first Canadian list is coming soon. Here’s why it matters and who’s helping us bring it to you
Regulations
South Korea fines Google and Apple $47.6m over app payments
Google and Apple have been ordered to allow links to external payment options and revise their app review procedures
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
Pgc Jordan
PG Connects Jordan schedule revealed - from Marvellous MENA to Practical AI
Save up to $185 before Mid Term prices end this week!
Job News
Atari taps Crossy Road creator to lead mobile business
He will lead the company's mobile business and cross-platform strategy
Studio Closure
Jordan-based Dimensions Games Studio closes after four years
The studio engaged thousands of young people through games, activities and learning opportunities
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
Keynote Speaker
Aream & Co founding partner Kartik Prabhakara to keynote The Funding Formula 2026
Event aims to bring together investors, developers and publishers to discuss deals and gain insights on the latest investment trends
Pgc Nordics
Discover the Aurora Nordics 2026 honourees
Last week’s PGC Nordics celebrated industry-leading women in the region
Pokemon Pending
Pokémon Unite ending service on mobile and Switch in 2027
TiMi Studio Group's MOBA will go offline on March 23rd
Financial Outlook
Games drive Nazara to record $84.3m in Q2 FY27 revenue
Mobile games led growth with revenue up 167% to $57.8m
Company Restructure
Auroch Digital cuts quarter of staff
The studio cited difficult market conditions despite positive reception for its recent games
Employee Buyout
Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees
Eligible staff must be at level 70 or below in participating teams in Canada, India, the UK and the US
Pgc Jordan
Roblox’s Mohamed El Sheakh joins the speaker line-up for Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan
Roblox’s MENA, North Africa and Türkiye chief takes the Amman stage to lay out his blueprint for turning the Arab world’s 400 million gamers into a global gaming powerhouse
Pgc Jordan
Save up to $187: PG Connects Jordan Mid Term ends this week
Join us in Amman this November 7th and 8th to engage directly with Jordan's vibrant games ecosystem
Deal Collapse
Report: Private equity firms considered $150bn Xbox buyout
The discussions did not progress to negotiations with Microsoft
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