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PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple and editorial director for events Mariam Ahmad talk through the latest games industry news on the 109th episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast. On…
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The rapid rise of generative AI continues to generate profound consequences across the games industry. Developers have expressed growing concerns that users are leveraging AI tools like Claude to copy games using only promotional trailers or demos.
Furthermore, individuals are quickly decompiling software applications within minutes to uncover hidden secrets, raising significant security alarms.
On November 7, the second day of the 2026 Clash Royale League (CRL) World Finals concluded at the Huangpu Bund Cultural Center in Shanghai. Two Chinese players, Hermit and Midnight, through the…
Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan has officially begun, starting two days of networking and insightful sessions for 1,500+ attendees. Heading up the show’s opening talks are Endless Access’ Nasser Jaber…
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The Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan 2026 conference officially launched with two days dedicated to networking and professional sessions. Over 1,500 attendees gathered to participate in this major industry gathering. The opening keynotes feature prominent figures from Roblox, Epic Games, Minecraft, Yalla Group, and Maysalward.
Among the speakers leading the initial talks are Nasser Jaber E from Endless Access and Nour Khrais from Maysalward. Additional opening presentations are delivered by Mohamed El Sheakh representing Roblox, Saifi Ismail from Yalla Group, and Hazim AlHanbali from Mad Hook. These initial sessions set the stage for extensive collaboration and discussion among the industry professionals in attendance.
The games industry moves quickly and while stories may come and go there are some that we just can't let go of… So, to give those particularly thorny topics a further going over we've created a…
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The PocketGamer.biz team has launched a weekly digest focusing on mobile gaming news. Staff members share their insights and delve deeper into notable industry topics.
These discussions cover subjects such as Unity's potential buyout and Pikmin Bloom's record year.
The publication of Bandai Namco's annual fact book, a document filled with financial data intended for investors, is an opportunity to take stock of the total sales of the main...
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There is a perfectly logical way in which you can look at an election result – even a truly seismic election result – and say that it is largely irrelevant to the business decision-making of the…
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The relevance of major election results to the strategic decisions of the video game industry remains a subject of analysis.
Political shifts do not fundamentally alter the underlying demographic profile of existing players.
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SAG-AFTRA has introduced a video game agreement for pre-funding pitches, allowing creators to use professional actors earlier in development. Read more
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SAG-AFTRA has introduced a new interactive media agreement designed to help creators hire professional union actors during early development phases.
The Pre-Funding Pitch Interactive Media Agreement aims to simplify the recruitment process for pre-funding pitches. According to the union's CEO, this initiative will facilitate access to professional talent much earlier in production.
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It can be difficult keeping track of the various comings and goings in the games industry, which is why we compile them in semi-regular round-ups. Read more
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The cyberpunk racing game Airframe Ultra features a detailed PS1-style world reminiscent of classic titles like G-Police.
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Sega's second quarter results for 2026 have exceeded expectations, driven by a 331.6% surge in operating income for its pachislot and pachinko machines business. Read more
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Sega reported that its second-quarter financial results for 2026 exceeded expectations due to a 331.6% increase in operating income from pachislot and pachinko machines.
Meanwhile, revenue for the entertainment contents segment, which includes video games, dropped by 2.4% to reach $916.8 million.
While the American publisher Take-Two Interactive, the studio's parent company, has not disclosed preorder figures, they have already generated roughly 750 million dollars (667 million euros) two...
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While in the West it seems not a week goes by without having to discuss studio closures, mass layoffs, and other setbacks of an industry that seems to be losing its way...
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Nintendo maintains the enduring legacy of its classic franchises by fostering long-term stability and continuity among its internal development teams in Japan. Eiji Aonuma explained in an interview with Gamespot that relying on developers who work on the exact same intellectual properties for decades forms the core formula for this ongoing success.
This sustainable corporate philosophy stands in stark contrast to the frequent studio closures and massive layoffs plaguing the Western gaming industry.
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Unity has delivered its "strongest ever" third quarter results, driven by a 126% year-on-year growth in its AI-powered ad network Vector. Read more
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Unity reported its strongest third-quarter financial results in history, propelled by a 126 percent year-on-year revenue surge in its Vector artificial intelligence-powered ad network.
Total quarterly revenue increased by 32 percent year-on-year to reach $622 million, marking the technology company's first GAAP profitable quarter since its initial public offering in the year 2020.
While the deals and the stats of the gaming world are important, nothing would happen without the research, funding and, of course, development that goes into making a great game. So here’s a…
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A curated roundup highlights notable mobile games alongside the developers and publishers behind their creation. The selection features titles such as NBA 2K Arcade Edition, Astro Burn, and The Farmer Was Replaced.
This overview explores the underlying research, funding, and development efforts that brought these projects to portable screens. Specific pricing details and global release schedules were omitted from the announcement. The initiative aims to showcase the most compelling software currently available on handheld devices.
The PC and console buy-to-play game market is often perceived as stagnating. However, data from the first half of 2026 presents some more nuanced changes: buy-to-play sales metrics have increased,…
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Silver Lake and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) have reportedly held talks to acquire Unity in a deal that could value the gaming software provider at around $25 billion. Reuters, citing…
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Silver Lake and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund have reportedly held discussions regarding a potential $25 billion acquisition of Unity.
According to Reuters sources familiar with the matter, the investors approached the gaming software provider in recent weeks to explore the multi-billion-dollar deal.
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Unity has reportedly engaged in acquisition talks with private equity firm Silver Lake and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), both of which acquired Electronic Arts for $55 billion earlier…
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Unity has engaged in acquisition discussions with private equity firm Silver Lake and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
Unity, the maker of one of the world's most popular game engines, recently held discussions to be acquired by an investor consortium that would include a few "usual…
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Unity has recently engaged in discussions regarding a potential acquisition by an investment consortium.
This group reportedly includes private equity firm Silver Lake and the Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF. These details were shared by sources close to the matter cited by Reuters.
Supercell has launched Brawl Vice, a new season for Brawl Stars, that appears to draw inspiration from GTA VI, alongside a major ranked overhaul and new characters. The company rolled out the update…
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Supercell has launched a new season titled Brawl Vice for its multiplayer game Brawl Stars.
The update went live following maintenance on November 5, 2026, and introduces fresh characters alongside a ranked mode overhaul.
Shinobi Group has launched a new digital games agency to help entertainment brands bring their intellectual properties into video games. Games industry veterans Wally Nguyen and Elin Jonsson founded…
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Shinobi Group has launched a new digital games agency designed to help entertainment brands bring intellectual properties into video games. Industry veterans Wally Nguyen and Elin Jonsson founded the agency to drive these adaptations.
Alongside this creation, the company announced a partnership with Peyo Company. This collaboration will focus on developing a brand-new game featuring The Smurfs.
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GamesIndustry.biz hosted a panel during Game Republic's Investment Summit at MCM Comic Con in London on October 23, where editorial director Jon Hicks talked to Lirui Ding (principal at Transcend…
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GamesIndustry.biz hosted a panel discussion on October 23 during Game Republic's Investment Summit at the MCM Comic Con in London.
Editorial director Jon Hicks led talks alongside Lirui Ding from Transcend Fund, Nick Cavander from Creative UK, and Cassia Curran from Curran Games Agency. The speakers reviewed the current investment climate within the global video game sector.
[GameLook Special, Reproduction Prohibited!] A small Switch cartridge is tangible proof of game ownership in the eyes of countless collectors. Yet what threatens it is not Nintendo's digital plans,…
GameLook Exclusive, Reprinting Prohibited! GameLook Report / The bitter winter of the gaming industry seems far from over. According to ASGC game industry layoff tracking data maintained by industry…
GameLook Exclusive, Reprinting Prohibited! GameLook Report / 44 years ago, Sid Meier and Bill Stealey met in Las Vegas to discuss co-founding a game company...
GameLook Exclusive, Reprinting Prohibited! GameLook Report / Finnish game developer Remedy Entertainment has always been known for its unique cinematic storytelling, strong visual aesthetics, and…
More than a week after release, the hype around "Phantom Blade Zero" has hardly waned. Slower players are still trading blows with Master Ye, while faster ones have long since started their second…
If a star producer who once personally crafted "Devil May Cry" and "Resident Evil" left a major studio to make a completely original action game backed by NetEase's investment, what kind of…
GameLook Exclusive, Reproduction Prohibited! GameLook Report: Phantom Blade Zero has been online for a week. A couple of days ago, the official studio S-Game announced that the game's sales broke 4…
GameLook Exclusive, Reproduction Prohibited! GameLook Report: miHoYo's new monster-catching work has finally given a public beta date. On November 5, Honkai: Star Rail announced it will enter open…
⚔️🟢 "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" releases this Thursday on Nintendo Switch 2. Highly anticipated remake of the 1998 game considered one of the greatest games of all time. A release...
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The remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launches on Nintendo Switch 2 this Thursday shortly ahead of GTA VI.
Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan is just around the corner, taking place on November 7th and 8th, bringing together 1,500+ games industry professionals. An array of top developers, publishers and…
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The International Trade Centre is sending a delegation of companies to attend the upcoming Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan conference. The event takes place on November 7th and 8th in Amman, bringing together over 1,500 games industry professionals.
Developers, publishers, and investors from the MENA region and worldwide will gather to connect and network. The ITC operates as a joint technical cooperation agency under the United Nations and World Trade Organization.
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Grand Theft Auto 6 is two weeks away, and the highly anticipated title has nearly reached eight million pre-orders, according to recent data. Read more
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Grand Theft Auto VI has nearly reached eight million pre-orders ahead of its upcoming release, according to recent data.
These reservations for the Rockstar title have generated an estimated $751 million in gross revenue. A significant 74% of these purchases were made on PlayStation 5.
We're not quite done with 2026 yet, with the return of PG Connects Jordan this weekend, quickly followed by PG Connects Summit Montreal next Tuesday. Then? 2027, we're coming for you, baby!We'll…
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The PG Connects World Tour has outlined its 2027 schedule spanning twelve cities across three continents. Following upcoming events in Jordan and Montreal to conclude 2026, the tour will visit destinations such as London, Dubai, and Helsinki, while adding a first-time stop in Ho Chi Minh City in April and concluding in Tenerife in December.
Whether direct-to-consumer works is no longer the question developers are asking, with web shops often being the entry point. What matters more now is how much of the opportunity a studio actually…
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Developers are no longer questioning whether direct-to-consumer strategies work, as web shops have become the primary entry point. The critical factor is now how much market opportunity a studio can capture after launching the store.
Although many assume that scaling beyond the storefront requires expensive tools, external vendors, and dedicated staff time, building an ecosystem across three distinct operational layers proves more effective in practice.
Playtika-owned Wooga partnered with ITV to bring its mobile hidden-object title June’s Journey into the Big Brother house during the reality show’s final week. The collaboration appeared in the…
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Playtika studio Wooga partnered with broadcaster ITV to feature its mobile hidden-object game June’s Journey inside the Big Brother house.
The collaboration was broadcast during the reality show's final week on November 4, adapting the game's 1920s aesthetic and mechanics into a live-action contestant challenge.
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You may have seen enthusiastic posts about Dressmaker doing the rounds on social media. It's yet another example of an indie game blowing up on Steam, seemingly out of nowhere: Video Game Insights…
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The indie game Dressmaker has sold over 482,000 units on Steam since its launch on September 21, according to estimates provided by Video Game Insights. The title has gained significant traction and enthusiastic social media attention following its unexpected rise in popularity on the platform.
Its creators attribute this sudden breakthrough to the fact that games specifically targeting women represent a massively underserved market within the industry.
Venture capital firm e2vc has launched a $150 million growth fund to support mobile gaming and technology companies from Türkiye as they expand into international markets. The e2vc Growth Fund,…
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The venture capital firm e2vc has established a growth fund totaling 150 million dollars. Created in collaboration with Azimut Portföy Yönetimi, the fund aims to support mobile gaming and technology enterprises based in Türkiye.
Initial investments ranging up to 10 million dollars will target companies operating between Series A and Series C funding rounds.
As acquisition costs rise, Twin Harbour Interactive, maker of Supremacy 1914, Call of War 1942, World War 3 and Warhammer 40,000, is turning to players who have already left. We spoke to Faisal…
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Twin Harbour Interactive is focusing marketing efforts on re-engaging lapsed users due to rising customer acquisition expenses. Faisal Nimri, senior growth marketing manager, discussed this retention strategy during a presentation at the PGC Jordan conference.
The studio oversees multiplayer and strategy titles including Supremacy 1914, Call of War 1942, World War 3, and Warhammer 40,000.
BAFTA has named six games industry creatives among the 21 people selected for its 2026 BAFTA Breakthrough programme in the UK. Now in its 13th year, the programme recognises emerging talent across…
AI remains a huge talking point in the games industry as it is becoming an increasingly common part of how games are developed. Studios are finding new ways to use the technology across various…
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Artificial intelligence continues to become an increasingly common component of modern video game development pipelines.
Studios are actively utilizing these technologies to streamline everyday tasks and accelerate production schedules. Smaller development teams are particularly leveraging these tools to maximize their creative output.
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IGN Entertainment, the parent company of GamesIndustry.biz, has appointed Alex Simmons as VP, Editorial and Group Editor-in-Chief, overseeing the firm’s entire portfolio of editorial brands. Read more
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IGN Entertainment has promoted Alex Simmons to the role of Vice President of Editorial and Group Editor-in-Chief to oversee its entire brand portfolio.
The company veteran will manage outlets including GamesIndustry.biz, while colleague Wesley Yin-Poole assumes daily operational oversight for IGN.com.
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Sony has raised its full-year forecast for its games segment after higher net sales and operating income in the second quarter. Read more
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Sony has raised its full-year financial forecast following improved revenue and operating income in its gaming sector.
Specifically, "Marvel's Wolverine" sold 2.4 million units during the second quarter.
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AMC Global Media has partnered with Yodo1 Games to help Chinese developers create games based on its television franchises for global audiences. Under the agreement, Yodo1 Licensing will identify…
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AMC Global Media partners with Yodo1 Games to empower Chinese developers in creating global video game adaptations based on television franchises like The Walking Dead.
Nintendo has released its financial results for the first fiscal half ended September 30, 2026. This was an opportunity to take stock of the current momentum of the Switch 2 and the performance of…
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Nintendo reported a 12.1% decrease in net sales for the six months ended September 30, 2026, primarily due to reduced hardware sales. Read more
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Nintendo reported a 12.1% decrease in net sales for the six-month period ending September 30, 2026.
This decline was primarily attributed to reduced hardware unit sales across its dedicated platforms.
Join us next week as we bring mobile games to the Montréal International Game Summit (MIGS) on November 10th. Taking place within the larger event, PG Connects Summit Montréal 2026 focuses on mobile…
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The Pocket Gamer Connects Summit is scheduled to take place in Montréal on November 10. Operating alongside the larger Montréal International Game Summit, the gathering will host around 500 mobile industry professionals.
Attendees will have the opportunity to network while exploring the latest trends in mobile gaming and artificial intelligence. The event aims to provide actionable business insights for all participating developers.
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It has been revealed that sales of Fire Emblem 万紫千红 have reached 1.34 million copies, among other details.
Between nostalgia and financial security, remakes of cult video games are emerging as strategic levers for major publishers. The releases of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and…
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Players delegate demanding tasks to villagers who handle farming, fishing, construction, and combat after sunset.
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Loved by many developers, including Epic's internal designers, it will be consolidated going forward into the text-based language "Verse," making it easier for AI to read and write code.
GameLook Exclusive, Reprint Prohibited! GameLook Report: In recent years, the overall industrialization level of China's domestic gaming industry has continued to rise, with high-quality production…
GameLook Exclusive, Reprint Prohibited! GameLook Report: For a long time, Chinese gaming companies expanding overseas have faced several common challenges, including local compliance issues, payment…
On November 1, the Arknights 2026 "Thank-You Celebration" version went live. Taking advantage of the new version and the implementation of major characters, the game topped the iOS game grossing…
I wonder if game industry insiders feel this subtle sensation. As domestic developers gradually pull out of the heavy MMO sector and pour all their resources into higher-growth potential areas like…
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On November 3 local time, AMD released its financial results for the third quarter of 2026. Reaching a record 13.4 billion dollars (approx. 2.12 trillion yen), next-term forecasts even hint at the…
GameLook exclusive article, reproduction prohibited! GameLook report / Winner of countless awards, Genshin Impact has recently earned yet another overseas honor.
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[GameLook Special Article, Reproduction Prohibited!] GameLook Report: On November 3rd, Yoozoo announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Shanghai Yoozoo Information Technology Co., Ltd.
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In Japan, one of the world's leading mobile gaming nations, this weekly column delivers various data, starting with the currently best-selling titles. This week's domestic revenue ranking #1 is…
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A new analysis of over 300 game studios acquired by big companies since 2000 shows one in three studios has since been shut down completely, half of which were shuttered within five years of the…
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After supporting 45 studios since 2019, Game Only is evolving its Let's Go program from incubation to acceleration. Intended for video game studios in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the…
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The regional organization Game Only is transforming its Let's Go initiative into an acceleration program designed to support ten local video game studios in 2027.
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BAFTA has announced its annual list of Breakthroughs: 21 promising creatives in UK film, games, and television who will receive career guidance and access to industry networking events, as well as…
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BAFTA has officially revealed its list of 21 creative talents selected for the 2026 Breakthroughs initiative in the UK. The program supports promising individuals across the film, games, and television industries through career guidance and networking events.
Among the chosen participants are Eloise Singer, Husban Siddiqi, Kate Killick, Niru Fekri-Arnold, and Tom McKay. Exclusive interviews with the selectees highlight what this recognition means for their ongoing professional development. The initiative aims to foster the next generation of creative leaders in the entertainment sector.
A US bankruptcy court has restricted Papaya Gaming from transferring money out of its US bank accounts as the company faces a judgment of approximately $730 million owed to Skillz. The US Bankruptcy…
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A US bankruptcy court has issued an order preventing Papaya Gaming from transferring assets out of the country. This legal restriction follows a massive judgment requiring the company to pay approximately 730 million dollars to Skillz.
The ruling was delivered on October 27 by the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware after a three-day evidentiary hearing. The legal battle centers around Skillz challenging Papaya's attempts to have its foreign insolvency proceedings recognized domestically. The restriction ensures that funds remain available while the financial dispute is resolved.
Ever since Apple rolled out its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework, retargeting lapsed players on iOS has stood as one of mobile marketing’s most persistent technical bottlenecks. When most…
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Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework created significant technical hurdles for mobile studios attempting to retarget lapsed iOS players.
With most users opting out of tracking, deterministic signals vanished and forced many marketing teams to abandon traditional remarketing. RZR responded to this persistent bottleneck by building a dedicated iOS gaming retargeting engine in under a year.
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When Katsuhiro Harada announced his departure from Bandai Namco last December after more than three decades, fighting game fans were left dejected. Many feared the retirement of the driving force…
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Katsuhiro Harada has officially announced his departure from Bandai Namco following a tenure spanning over three decades. Following his exit, the veteran creator established a brand-new enterprise named VS Studio to pursue fresh creative directions.
This newly formed independent venture is heavily financed by SNK. The announcement has successfully dispelled earlier community concerns regarding his potential retirement from the gaming industry.
UAE-based Rise of Fearless has secured $1 million in funding from Mauritius-based Epic Edges Capital, as founder Kanessa Muluneh brings in an international team with Ubisoft, PlayStation and Capcom…
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UAE-based studio Rise of Fearless has secured $1 million in funding from Mauritius-based firm Epic Edges Capital. Founder Kanessa Muluneh recruited an international team with experience at Ubisoft, PlayStation, and Capcom to scale the mobile title.
The financial milestone arrives as the industry continues to debate how investors approach the African gaming market.
PlayStudios has closed Tetris Block Party following a major restructuring that saw the Las Vegas-based company shut four studios and cut 177 jobs. As reported by MobileGamer.biz, AppMagic estimates…
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PlayStudios has shut down Tetris Block Party following a major corporate restructuring that resulted in the closure of four studios and 177 layoffs.
MobileGamer.biz reported that the Las Vegas-based company's game generated 5.6 million downloads and $8.1 million in in-app purchase revenue prior to its cancellation.
Always Supporting the Games Community (ASGC) has marked its fourth anniversary, reporting more than 5,400 job placements and over 700,000 monthly active users across its community. Founded by Amir…
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A brand new music video has been released for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 on YouTube following the second season on Netflix.
At Pocket Gamer Connects Summit Montréal on November 10th, Discord senior developer advocate Anthony Tešija will be offering key insights on how developers and publishers can harness the platform in…
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Discord senior developer advocate Anthony Tešija will present a session titled Building Your Discord Server Through Every Stage Of Game Development at the Pocket Gamer Connects Summit Montréal on November 10th.
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The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned mobile game adverts from King, Scopely and others for misleading consumers with gameplay that does not accurately represent their games. The…
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The UK Advertising Standards Authority has banned several mobile game adverts from publishers including King and Scopely.
The regulator acted against misleading gameplay footage that did not accurately represent the actual applications. Additional rulings targeted Singapore-based Omnilojo and Cyprus-based Vistrex.
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The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned mobile ads from developers such as King and Scopely for misleading consumers with non-representative gameplay. Read more
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The UK Advertising Standards Authority has banned mobile advertisements from developers including King and Scopely for misleading consumers with non-representative gameplay.
The regulatory body ruled against promotional material utilizing cinematic sequences, inaccurate footage, and badges implying unearned awards.
The National Assembly adopted, on October 30, 2026, an amendment to the 2027 finance bill introducing a tax of 5.5 cents per gigabyte of data transmitted to Internet users...
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The French National Assembly adopted an amendment to the 2027 finance bill on October 30, 2026, introducing a tax of 5.5 cents per gigabyte of data transmitted to French internet users.
This initiative is designed to increase the financial contribution of major tech companies to national taxation.
GameLook exclusive, reproduction prohibited! GameLook report: On October 30, the French National Assembly sneaked an amendment into the first reading of the 2027 budget bill.
GameLook exclusive article, unauthorized reproduction prohibited! GameLook reports that entering the fourth quarter, the November new game market is welcoming a small end-of-year peak.
GameLook exclusive article, unauthorized reproduction prohibited! According to QuestMobile's 2026 China Mobile Internet Autumn Big Report, in September 2026, the mobile game industry's monthly…
[GameLook Special Article, Reproduction Prohibited!] GameLook Report: November has just arrived, and domestic flagship 2D games have already filled up their New Year lineup.
[GameLook Special Article, Reproduction Prohibited!] GameLook Report: Over the past couple of days, news that "Xavier's official Bilibili account was hacked" has been spreading wildly within the…
[GameLook Special Article, Reprint Prohibited!] As Phantom Blade Zero officially releases and sweeps major charts, gathering massive exposure and widespread attention, there is another domestic…
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The Syndicat des éditeurs de logiciels de loisirs (SELL) has published the 2026 edition of its study "French People and Video Games", carried out with Médiamétrie.
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The Syndicat des éditeurs de logiciels de loisirs has officially published its comprehensive 2026 study titled "Les Français et le jeu vidéo", conducted in partnership with Médiamétrie. The nationwide survey reveals that France currently counts 38.7 million active video game players.
This substantial metric indicates that approximately seven out of ten French citizens continue to engage with the medium. Furthermore, the newly released research highlights a predominantly adult demographic alongside a balanced gender distribution.
This volume in the "Digital Citizenship Education" series aims to raise awareness among teachers and parents, as well as all adults playing an educational role, of the complexity of this medium,…
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Uncovered by the walkthrough site Majestic Phantasian, the method lets players add Stahn's sister to their party during the second half of the campaign without using glitches, provided they meet strict conditions.
In 2025, the global video game market is valued at 167 billion euros. Europe ranks third with about 17% of consumer spending (or 27.7 billion euros),…
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The European Audiovisual Observatory reported that European consumers spent 27.7 billion euros on video games in 2025.
Scopely Explore’s walking game Pikmin Bloom has celebrated its fifth anniversary with close to $100 million in net player spending, with annual spend rising every year. According to AppMagic data,…
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Scopely Explore's walking game Pikmin Bloom has accumulated over ninety-seven million dollars in net player spending since its initial launch in late October 2021. The title celebrated its fifth anniversary alongside a steady annual increase in consumer spending, reaching thirty-six million dollars for the year.
The rollout began gradually in Australia before expanding to North America and eventually achieving global availability within days. This financial milestone underlines the ongoing success of the mobile application across Google Play and the App Store.
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In 2025, Guy Blomberg and Shay Leighton founded The Game Club, a community network inspired by traditional book clubs. Members play the same game each month and meet in small groups to discuss their…
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In 2025, Guy Blomberg and Shay Leighton established The Game Club, a community network inspired by traditional book clubs designed to help adults forge friendships.
Members agree to experience the same video game each month and gather in intimate groups to discuss their impressions. The founders noted that the initiative aims to celebrate the medium while connecting individuals in a fractured world.
Saudi Arabia has no shortage of people who want to make games. Modern tools mean that even high school students in the Kingdom can now build a working platformer or get a 3D character moving around…
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The Lego Group revealed a 5,363-piece Lego Ideas set featuring Godzilla, launching on Nov. 27 for $449.99.
Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail developer HoYoverse has confirmed that its life simulation game Petit Planet will launch globally on December 4th 2026 for PC, iOS and Android. The release date…
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Sony appears to be winding down PSVR2 sales as the headset is no longer available on the official PlayStation Direct website in the USA.
UAE-based mobile gaming platform Rise of Fearless has raised $1 million from Epic Edges Capital through a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE), moving away from its original $700,000 funding…
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UAE-based mobile gaming platform Rise of Fearless secured $1 million in funding from Epic Edges Capital. The investment was made through a Simple Agreement for Future Equity, exceeding the initial target of $700,000.
The company plans to use the capital to expand its team and improve technological infrastructure. Additional funds will support marketing initiatives and community-building efforts for the platform.
Robert Wildner, CEO and co-founder of AVOW, busts some myths around the assumptions that many mobile developers make about the value of OEM advertising across multiple game types. Picture this. A UA…
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AVOW CEO and co-founder Robert Wildner addresses common misconceptions regarding mobile game user acquisition through OEM advertising across various monetization models.
Marvel's Wolverine established itself as the best-selling game in the US in September 2026 by dollar sales. It achieved the best monthly launch for a Sony-published title since Helldivers II,…
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Marvel's Wolverine became the top-selling video game in the United States by dollar sales in September 2026, marking Sony's strongest monthly launch since Helldivers II.
Once a game is out, its post-release story can seem almost settled. After the launch window, a DLC or major patch might give players a reason to return – but if the team has no plans to keep working…
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Beholder: Conductor managed to equal its launch sales fifteen months after its initial release.
This performance highlights questions regarding post-launch trajectories when teams have no further updates planned.
The study shows how the disappearance of a historic studio after more than thirty years of activity was immediately transformed into an ideological battlefield, reviving controversies...
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The closure of BioWare after more than thirty years of operation quickly transformed into an ideological battleground.
Controversies surrounding Dragon Age: The Veilguard were reactivated to serve as the retroactive explanation for the restructuring.
A few of our panellists work at studios that made our Top 30 MENA Game Makers of 2026. Make sure to check out the full list to see the region’s leading studios. ... [MORE]
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Speakers at PGC Jordan are hosting a panel discussion focusing on art creation for mobile games on small screens.
The session features representatives from leading studios highlighted in the Top 30 MENA Game Makers of 2026 list.
Want to know who the top game makers around the world are? This year, in association with Xsolla, we’ve been publishing an array of regional reports and lists delving into the most vibrant games…
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A comprehensive global guide highlights the top game makers and influential hubs across the international market. Published in association with Xsolla, the initiative includes regional reports detailing the most vibrant sectors in the industry.
The project aims to provide deep insight into the makeup of key development hubs and the leading figures driving the games industry forward.
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Mobile games last led in-app purchase (IAP) revenue in 2016, having since been outperformed by non-gaming platforms such as TikTok and AI chatbots. Read more
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Non-gaming mobile applications have officially surpassed mobile games in in-app purchase revenue since the year 2016.
Platforms such as TikTok and artificial intelligence chatbots now lead the financial charts, leaving titles like Honor of Kings behind in the overall marketplace.
[China · Shanghai] On November 3, 2026, Sony Interactive Entertainment (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Sony Interactive Entertainment") held the China Hero Project press conference…
As generative AI becomes more embedded in game development and marketing, studios are having to think more carefully about what happens to their intellectual property throughout any creative…
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Outfit7's vice president of legal affairs has highlighted the serious risks that generative artificial intelligence poses to game intellectual property ownership.
Studios working with established licensed brands must carefully monitor the data input into these tools to ensure resulting creative works remain legally protected.
Apple is working to increase supply of its new foldable iPhone Duo after the $1,999 smartphone sold out shortly after its launch in late October. As reported by The BBC, the company's chief…
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Apple is working to increase the supply of its foldable iPhone Duo following rapid sellouts after its late October launch.
The smartphone is priced at $1,999 in the US and £1,999 in the UK. Company chief executive John Ternus expressed that he was thrilled by the early consumer response.
Games that quickly reached $1 million in player spending typically go on to reach higher lifetime revenue than slower titles, but the puzzle genre can prove an exception. According to AppMagic’s new…
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A new report by AppMagic titled The First $1m analyzes the performance of 158 mobile games launched in 2026. The study reveals that mobile role-playing games reach one million dollars in player spending twice as fast as puzzle titles. Games achieving this financial milestone quickly tend to secure higher lifetime revenue figures overall.
However, the puzzle genre diverges from this rule by relying on long-term player retention rather than rapid initial monetization. These findings highlight contrasting financial trajectories across different mobile gaming categories. The report provides key insights into launch strategies within the current mobile market ecosystem.
According to the ASGC Games Industry Layoffs Tracker, the video game industry has already recorded nearly 11,000 confirmed job cuts as of October 20, 2026, surpassing the 9,200…
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Video game industry layoffs have already surpassed the total number recorded for the entirety of 2025.
