US mulls Google breakup in antitrust case: The US government is contemplating breaking up Google as it accuses the search engine of causing significant harm to ...
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Quick Glance: Employee Revolt Against Google's Support for Israel
- Numerous Google employees were fired after speaking out against Project Nimbus, which collaborates with the Israeli government.
- Protests have intensified, especially after the Gaza conflict, as many employees fear Google is enabling Israeli military actions.
- Activists report internal censorship and intimidation while trying to raise awareness about the implications of Nimbus.
- Despite mass firings and pressure, many employees continue their resistance, urging Google to reject military contracts.
Turkey blocks Discord in latest social platform ban: Turkey has blocked access to Discord following a court decision, according to the country's infotech ...
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PocketGamer.biz Oct 08
Epic beats Google: Play Store must open up to third-party app store distribution in USEpic beats Google: Play Store must allow third-party app store distribution in US | PocketGamer.biz
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MENA start-ups secure $1.3 billion despite investment decline: Start-ups in the MENA region saw a double-digit decline in Investments in the first nine months of ...
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Third Dimension has raised $6.9 million towards generative AI 3D world builderThird Dimension raises $6.9m towards generative AI 3D world builder | PocketGamer.biz
Jobs in games: Trailmix’s Anissa Nehls on the power of video games marketing: Behind every great game is a team of creative developers making it happen ...
pocketgamer.biz/jobs-in-games-trailmixs-anissa-nehls-on-the-power-of-video-games-marketing/
PocketGamer.biz Oct 08
Saudi Arabia cuts Nintendo stake despite suggestions it could increase it: Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund is looking to amp up its investments in Japanese ...
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PocketGamer.biz 19h
Fishing RPG Dredge set for iOS mobile release as rights confusion delays Google Play pre-registrationsFishing RPG Dredge set for iOS mobile release as rights confusion delays Google Play pre-registrations | PocketGamer.biz
PocketGamer.biz 22h
Queensland indie studios secure $1.3 million in latest Games Grants funding round
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PocketGamer.biz 21h
Save up to $175 on Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan - ends THURSDAY!: The leading mobile games conference, Pocket Gamer Connects, returns to Jordan this November ...
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PocketGamer.biz 22h
Krafton invests in Mario + Rabbids and Red Dead Redemption veterans at Day 4 Night
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PocketGamer.biz 22h
Rababa Games CEO talks being self-funded, exploring new platforms and expansion opportunities
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PocketGamer.biz 23h
Scopely plans major acquisition next year: Monopoly Go maker Scopely gearing up for a megadeal acquisition next year.
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PocketGamer.biz 23h
Clout Kitchen raises $4.45m towards League of Legends AI "buddies"Clout Kitchen raises $4.45m towards League of Legends AI "buddies" | PocketGamer.biz
PocketGamer.biz 23h
Spirit World captivates hearts and wins the Very Big Indie Pitch at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki
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PocketGamer.biz Oct 08
Five lessons from Dice Dreams' successful growth strategy: SuperPlay released its multiplayer social dice game Dice Dreams back in 2019; however ...
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PocketGamer.biz Oct 07
65 top mobile games in soft launch: Archero 2, The Sims Labs: Town Stories, Sonic Rumble, Subway Surfers City, and more
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PocketGamer.biz Oct 07
Fortnite maker "financially sound" as Epic Games Store hits 70 million monthly active users
pocketgamer.biz/fortnite-maker-financially-sound-as-epic-games-store-hits-70-million-monthly-active-users/
PocketGamer.biz Oct 07
Wuthering Waves coasts to $150 million: Kuro Games' open-world RPG Wuthering Waves continues to make a splash as it sailed past $150 million in gross mobile ...
pocketgamer.biz/wuthering-waves-coasts-to-150-million/
PocketGamer.biz Oct 07
Africa's video games market projected to rise from $2.14 billion to $3.72 billion by 2029
pocketgamer.biz/africas-video-games-market-projected-to-rise-from-214-billion-to-372-billion-by-2029/
PocketGamer.biz Oct 07
Antstream makes redundancies in company's retro gaming division: British games company Antstream has laid off an undisclosed number of employees working on its ...
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PocketGamer.biz Oct 07
Ubisoft’s shares have spiked 36% following word of a potential buyout by Tencent and the Guillemot familyUbisoft shares soar 36% as speculation swirls over buyout | PocketGamer.biz
Quick Glance: Tencent and Guillemot Family Consider Ubisoft Buyout
- The Guillemot family and Tencent are exploring options for a buyout of Ubisoft to stabilize the company.
- Tencent holds just under 10% of Ubisoft's voting rights, while the Guillemot family has about 20%, complicating the situation.
- Ubisoft is struggling with a significant decline in value and disappointing sales, increasing pressure for structural changes.
- Following a Bloomberg report, Ubisoft's share price saw a slight increase but remains below its August levels.
PocketGamer.biz Oct 07
OpenAI gets $4 billion credit line just days after $6.6 billion funding round: OpenAI has obtained a $4 billion revolving credit line just days after raising $6 ...
pocketgamer.biz/openai-gets-4-billion-credit-line-just-days-after-66-billion-funding-round/
PocketGamer.biz Oct 07
Start your week right with our quick take on the hottest stories impacting the mobile industry right now, from Zenless Zone Zero's $150 million milestone to ... Show more
Hot Five: Zenless Zone Zero hits $150 million, The Sims’ latest mobile game, and Tim Sweeney has "no regrets" over lawsuits | PocketGamer.biz
Hot Five: Zenless Zone Zero hits $150 million, The Sims’ latest mobile game, and Tim Sweeney has "no regrets" over lawsuits | PocketGamer.biz
PocketGamer.biz Oct 07
Five takeaways from Gamathon 24: Africa's youthful game makers shine, big tech takes notice, but monetisation struggles persist
pocketgamer.biz/five-takeaways-from-gamathon-24-africas-youthful-game-makers-shine-big-tech-takes-notice-but-monetisation-struggles-persist/
PocketGamer.biz Oct 04
OpenAI raises $6.6 billion making it one of the most valuable companies in the world
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Quick Glance: OpenAI Secures Record $6.6 Billion Funding Round
- OpenAI has closed a record $6.6 billion funding round, valuing the company at $157 billion.
- The round was led by Thrive Capital, with significant contributions from Microsoft, Nvidia, and SoftBank.
- The funds will be used to maintain leadership in AI research and cover operational costs, which are in the billions.
- OpenAI plans to shift from a nonprofit to a for-profit structure to facilitate future investments.
PocketGamer.biz Oct 04
Tencent and Guillemot family considering a buyout of Ubisoft : Tencent and Guillemot are considering a buyout of Ubisoft, according to a new Bloomberg report
pocketgamer.biz/tencent-and-guillemot-family-considering-a-buyout-of-ubisoft/
PocketGamer.biz Oct 04
Unreal Engine’s royalty fee reduction, Balatro makes it on mobile and Zenless Zone Zero’s revenue | Week in Views
pocketgamer.biz/unreal-engines-royalty-fee-reduction-balatro-makes-it-on-mobile-and-zenless-zone-zeros-revenue-week-in-views/
PocketGamer.biz Oct 04
The Sims Labs: Town Stories appears on the Google Play store: The Sims is coming to mobile with an all-new title, The Sims Labs: Town Stories ...
pocketgamer.biz/the-sims-labs-town-stories-appears-on-the-google-play-store/
PocketGamer.biz Oct 04
Finnish developer Future Run secures second round of investment led by Supercell: Finnish game development studio Future Run has completed a second round of ...
pocketgamer.biz/finnish-developer-future-run-secures-second-round-of-investment-led-by-supercell/
PocketGamer.biz Oct 04
RIVRS raises €4 million to fuel its user generated content creations : French start-up RIVRS has successfully secured €4 million ($4.4m) in its first round of ...
pocketgamer.biz/rivrs-raises-4-million-to-fuel-its-user-generated-content-creations/
PocketGamer.biz Oct 04
The mobile games industry comes together for SpecialEffect's One Special Day: Games charity SpecialEffect is inviting players to take part in its annual One ...
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PocketGamer.biz Oct 04
What the Top 50 Mobile Game Makers 2024 tells us about industry trends: This week we revealed the Top 50 Mobile Game Makers 2024, sponsored by Appcharge ...
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PocketGamer.biz Oct 04
New release roundup: The best new mobile games with hybridcasual heroes and plenty of RPGs
pocketgamer.biz/new-release-roundup-the-best-new-mobile-games-with-hybridcasual-heroes-and-plenty-of-rpgs/
PocketGamer.biz Oct 02
Krafton’s PUBG Studios set to "faithfully reinterpret" Palworld as a mobile game: Pocket Pair's Palworld is making its way to mobile through a deal with PUBG ...
pocketgamer.biz/kraftons-pubg-studios-set-to-faithfully-reinterpret-palworld-as-a-mobile-game/
PocketGamer.biz Oct 03
4 takeaways from Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki and Finnish Games Week 2024: Another week, another conference. This week saw Pocket Gamer Connects return once ...
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PocketGamer.biz Oct 03
Roguelike card game Balatro approaches $1 million in seven days on mobile!Balatro approaches $1 million in seven days on mobile | PocketGamer.biz
PocketGamer.biz Oct 03
Incredible Indies: “Players crave new and exciting experiences and AI enables us to deliver that level of variety and freshness”
pocketgamer.biz/incredible-indies-players-crave-new-and-exciting-experiences-and-ai-enables-us-to-deliver-that-level-of-variety-and-freshness/
PocketGamer.biz Oct 02
Quick Glance: Epic Games Achieves Financial Stability After Layoffs
- Epic Games has regained financial stability after laying off 830 employees.
- Tim Sweeney reported that the company successfully rebuilt over the past year, with Fortnite and the Epic Games Store hitting record user activity.
- Fortnite reached 110 million monthly active users during the holidays, while the Epic Games Store recorded 70 million monthly active users.
- Despite financial successes, Epic continues to face legal challenges that have cost the company over $1 billion.
PocketGamer.biz Oct 02
Monopoly Go developer Scopely takes the number one spot in the Top 50 Mobile Game Makers 2024
pocketgamer.biz/monopoly-go-developer-scopely-takes-the-number-one-spot-in-the-top-50-mobile-game-makers-2024/
PocketGamer.biz Oct 02
MYGAMES and Flexion are bringing War Robots to alternative app stores later this year...MY.GAMES and Flexion partner to bring War Robots to alternative app stores | PocketGamer.biz
PocketGamer.biz Oct 02
EA veterans form The Three Thousands intersecting motorsports, pop culture and mobile
pocketgamer.biz/ea-veterans-form-the-three-thousands-intersecting-motorsports-pop-culture-and-mobile/
PocketGamer.biz Oct 02
Hybridcasual hitmaker Habby launches Archero 2 pitting players against the Lone Archer
pocketgamer.biz/hybridcasual-hitmaker-habby-launches-archero-2-pitting-players-against-the-lone-archer/
PocketGamer.biz Oct 01
Daily playtime limits added to Fortnite and UEFN in parental control update...Daily playtime limits added to Fortnite and UEFN in parental control update | PocketGamer.biz
Quick Glance: Shaquille O'Neal Hints at Fortnite Debut
- Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal hinted at joining Fortnite during his DJ Diesel set.
- A clip from his Toronto performance showcased his in-game Fortnite model, teasing an upcoming release.
- A reliable leaker confirmed Shaq's arrival in the Fortnite Item Shop on October 4th.
- The latest Fortnite update also revealed additional popular characters for the upcoming Halloween event.
PocketGamer.biz Oct 02
October’s Mobile Movers: New position at Charismatic.ai, Croissant Games is born plus new hires at Cypher Games, Voodoo and Trailmix Games
pocketgamer.biz/octobers-mobile-movers-new-position-at-charismaticai-croissant-games-is-born-plus-new-hires-at-cypher-games-voodoo-and-trailmix-games/
PocketGamer.biz Oct 02
Driving 25% of mobile game players to a web shop can lead to 8% increase in profitability
pocketgamer.biz/driving-25-of-mobile-game-players-to-a-web-shop-can-lead-to-8-increase-in-profitability/
PocketGamer.biz Oct 01
AviaGames celebrates eight years: From garage-based startup to award-winning publisher
pocketgamer.biz/aviagames-celebrates-eight-years-from-garage-based-startup-to-award-winning-publisher/
PocketGamer.biz Oct 01
Kwalee and Joe Jonas join forces in PlanetPlay environmental initiative!Kwalee and Joe Jonas join forces in PlanetPlay environmental initiative | PocketGamer.biz
PocketGamer.biz Oct 01
Jobs in Games: Carry1st's Spencer Ma on how to get a career in games growth: Behind every game is a team of creative developers making it happen ...
pocketgamer.biz/jobs-in-games-carry1sts-spencer-ma-on-how-to-get-a-career-as-a-growth-manager/
PocketGamer.biz Sep 30
Epic files lawsuit against Google and Samsung over “anti-competitive” app Auto Blocker
pocketgamer.biz/epic-files-lawsuit-against-google-and-samsung-over-anti-competitive-app-auto-blocker/
Quick Glance: Epic Games Sues Google and Samsung Again
- Epic Games has filed a lawsuit against Google and Samsung, alleging that the Auto Blocker feature on Samsung devices obstructs the use of the Epic Games Store.
- The lawsuit claims the default activation of the Auto Blocker was coordinated by Samsung and Google to hinder access to competing app stores.
- Epic argues that these practices promote the Play Store and reduce developers' revenues, allowing Google to maintain monopolistic control.
- The company seeks a fair competitive environment where all app stores can compete on equal footing.
PocketGamer.biz Oct 01
Zenless Zone Zero surpasses $150 million, but it’s no Genshin Impact…Zenless Zone Zero surpasses $150 million, but it’s no Genshin Impact… | PocketGamer.biz
PocketGamer.biz Oct 01
An inside look into the world of mergers and acquisitions: Playtika recently entered an agreement to acquire the creators of Dice Dreams developer SuperPlay in a ...
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PocketGamer.biz Oct 01
The five pillars of perseverance in game development teams: Former Lightneer design director Jaakko Sarno how how to build perseverance and build great games
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PocketGamer.biz Oct 01
How Finland's games industry is weathering the storm: Neogames Finland director KooPee Hiltunen discusses past successes, current industry problems ...
pocketgamer.biz/how-finlands-games-industry-is-weathering-the-storm/
PocketGamer.biz Sep 30
Pokémon Unite to end service in Belgium and the Netherlands, starting with removal of in-app purchases...Pokémon Unite to end service in Belgium and the Netherlands | PocketGamer.biz
PocketGamer.biz Sep 30
Konami’s MLB Pro Spirit brings authentic baseball to mobile this year: Konami's latest baseball game is taking a more authentic approach to the sport ...
pocketgamer.biz/konamis-mlb-pro-spirit-brings-authentic-baseball-to-mobile-this-year/
PocketGamer.biz Sep 30
Gamathon 24 begins with exclusive launch for game developers and industry delegates
pocketgamer.biz/gamathon-24-begins-with-exclusive-launch-for-game-developers-and-industry-delegates/
PocketGamer.biz Sep 30
GOO NFT maker Good Gaming Inc to take "new path" as mobile game publisherGOO NFT maker Good Gaming Inc to take "new path" as mobile game publisher | PocketGamer.biz
PocketGamer.biz Sep 30
Geeklab CEO Jesse Lempiäinen on mastering games marketing in an era of data privacy
pocketgamer.biz/jesse-lempiinen-on-mastering-games-marketing-in-an-era-of-data-privacy/
PocketGamer.biz Sep 30
Chinese licence approvals on track to surpass 2023 with 109 domestic games approved this SeptemberChinese licence approvals on track to surpass 2023 with 109 domestic games approved this September | PocketGamer.biz
PocketGamer.biz Sep 30
Merge Games set to close as it integrates with Maximum Entertainment : Games publisher Merge Games announced its closure last week in a statement posted to X ...
pocketgamer.biz/merge-games-set-to-close-as-it-integrates-with-maximum-entertainment/
PocketGamer.biz Sep 30
Tim Sweeney: "I have no regrets" over Epic Games' costly legal battles with Apple and Google
pocketgamer.biz/tim-sweeney-i-have-no-regrets-over-epic-games-costly-legal-battles-with-apple-and-google/
PocketGamer.biz Sep 30
Start your week right with our quick take on the hottest stories impacting the mobile industry right now, from Genshin Impact’s $6 ... Show more
Hot Five: Genshin Impact’s $6.3 billion success, Dungeon & Fighter: Mobile’s Chinese takeover, while Ubisoft shares down 20% | PocketGamer.biz
Hot Five: Genshin Impact’s $6.3 billion success, Dungeon & Fighter: Mobile’s Chinese takeover, while Ubisoft shares down 20% | PocketGamer.biz
PocketGamer.biz Sep 30
"Africa is overlooked due to misconceptions about the purchasing power in the region"
pocketgamer.biz/africa-is-overlooked-due-to-misconceptions-about-the-purchasing-power-in-the-region/
PocketGamer.biz Sep 29
Ubisoft's woes and Genshin Impact hits $6bn in four years(!) | Week in Mobile Games podcast
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PocketGamer.biz Sep 28
Finland’s games industry set to come together for a full week of events: Is Finland still the heart of the mobile games industry? It’s a question I keep asking ...
pocketgamer.biz/finlands-games-industry-set-to-come-together-for-a-full-week-of-events/
PocketGamer.biz Sep 27
EA shutting down The Simpsons: Tapped Out after more than 12 years: Electronic Arts (EA) is pulling the plug on The Simpsons: Tapped Out game after 12 years.
pocketgamer.biz/ea-shutting-down-the-simpsons-tapped-out-after-12-years/
PocketGamer.biz Sep 27
Nexon America lays off “small number” of staff: Nexon America has laid off a “small number” of staff as part of a reorganisation at the company.
pocketgamer.biz/nexon-america-lays-off-small-number-of-staff/
PocketGamer.biz Sep 27
Genshin Impact hits $6.3 billion in time for fourth anniversary, but is it running on fumes?
pocketgamer.biz/genshin-impact-hits-63-billion-in-time-for-fourth-anniversary-but-is-it-running-on-fumes/
PocketGamer.biz Sep 27
Orion AR nonsense, the power of Roblox, and Pokémon Sleep heads to smartwatches | Week in Views
pocketgamer.biz/augmented-reality-nonsense-the-power-of-roblox-and-pokmon-sleep-heads-to-smartwatches-week-in-views/
PocketGamer.biz Sep 27
Discord Activities opens up to all developers to make games on the platform: Discord has opened up its Discord Activities feature to all developers enabling them ...
pocketgamer.biz/discord-activities-opens-up-to-all-developers-to-make-games-on-the-platform/
PocketGamer.biz Sep 27
Meet the sponsors behind PG Connects Helsinki 2024: ...
pocketgamer.biz/meet-the-sponsors-behind-pg-connects-helsinki-2024/
PocketGamer.biz Sep 27
Ubisoft faces strike next month as French union protests over return-to-office mandate
pocketgamer.biz/ubisoft-faces-october-strike-as-french-union-protests-over-return-to-office-mandate/
PocketGamer.biz Sep 27
New release roundup: The best new mobile games from capybara chaos to robots vs humans
pocketgamer.biz/new-release-roundup-the-best-new-mobile-games-from-capybara-chaos-to-robots-vs-humans/
PocketGamer.biz Sep 26
Ubisoft shares plunge 20% after Assassin’s Creed Shadows delayUbisoft shares plunge 20% after Assassin’s Creed Shadows delay | PocketGamer.biz
PocketGamer.biz Sep 26
Rovio shines a spotlight on its games platform Beacon at PGC Helsinki 2024: Rovio principal product manager Niina Ojala will open up on the Angry Birds ...
pocketgamer.biz/rovio-shines-a-spotlight-on-its-games-platform-beacon-at-pgc-helsinki-2024/
PocketGamer.biz Sep 26
Dive into working with IPs and learning essential strategies for indie games development at PGC Helsinki
pocketgamer.biz/dive-into-working-with-ips-and-learning-essential-strategies-for-indie-games-development-at-pocket-gamer-connects-helsinki/
PocketGamer.biz Sep 26
Incredible Indies: A look behind the scenes of Apple Design Awards winner Rytmos: The games industry has many big-name studios with eager eyes on them ...
pocketgamer.biz/incredible-indies-a-look-behind-the-scenes-of-apple-design-awards-winner-rytmos/
PocketGamer.biz Sep 26
Mobile Mavens: Is Playtika’s acquisition of SuperPlay worth the big bucks? And what does it mean for M&A activity
pocketgamer.biz/mobile-mavens-is-playtikas-acquisition-of-superplay-worth-the-big-bucks-and-what-does-it-mean-for-manda-activity/
PocketGamer.biz Sep 26
Diagnal and Intigral partner to elevate esports in the MENA region: Media technology solutions company Diagnal has partnered with STC Groups media arm Intigral ...
pocketgamer.biz/diagnal-and-intigral-partner-to-elevate-esports-in-the-mena-region/
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