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Lilith Games finds a new hit as Clash of Critters makes $45.6m in four months
Published: September 21, 2026 16:58
Lilith Games’ Clash of Critters has generated $45.6 million in gross player spending in four months on the major app stores. The title marks a new IP from Lilith Games, best known for its franchises like AFK Arena and Rise of Kingdoms. It blends tower…
AppLovin grows 60% Y/Y rounding to $20bn in annual platform ad spend
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/applovin-grows-60-yy-rounding-to-20bn-in-annual-platform-ad-spend/
Published: September 21, 2026 14:45
AppLovin CEO Adam Foroughi has suggested ads have greater potential for economic expansion compared to the rise of chatbots, even if large language models (LLMs) have greater economic value. "What people don’t realise is just how big the mobile gaming…
Zynga Ads+ brings 100 mobile games to advertising offering
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/zynga-ads-brings-100-mobile-games-to-advertising-offering/
Published: September 21, 2026 14:20
Zynga has revealed Zynga Ads+, a new advertising offering to help brands and agencies navigate the mobile gaming ecosystem by bringing 100 leading casual mobile games into its portfolio. The company said the expansion, unveiled during IAB PlayFronts,…
Nex raises over $150m to take Nex Playground global
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/nex-raises-over-150m-to-take-nex-playground-global/
Published: September 21, 2026 14:08
Nex has raised more than $150 million in new equity and debt financing to expand the reach of its Nex Playground console across the globe. The company said it will also use the capital to broaden retail distribution and grow its content ecosystem with…
Windup Minds' Bernie Yee on Plants vs. Zombies, UA costs and the wrong lessons from free-to-play
Published: September 21, 2026 13:00
At Pocket Gamer Connects, our speakers span every platform, not just mobile - as they will at PGC Nordics on October 20th and 21st. Bernie Yee's CV tracks three platform shifts: online RPGs with EverQuest, mobile with Plants vs. Zombies 2 and VR across…
Playing for the Planet reveals 2026 Green Games Awards winners across sustainability categories
Published: September 21, 2026 12:26
Playing for the Planet has revealed the winners of the 2026 Green Games Awards, recognising studios and individuals for sustainable game development and environmental storytelling. The awards featured categories ranging from Best in Reefs and Best in…
Brian Ward asked to remain as Savvy Games Group advisor following departure
Published: September 21, 2026 11:19
Former Savvy Games Group CEO Brian Ward has been asked to remain as an advisor to the Saudi gaming entity following his departure as CEO earlier this month. In a LinkedIn post, Ward said Savvy had reached a point where it was “no longer a startup” after…
Hot Five: Sega confirms Crazy Taxi Netflix film, Google Play’s £260m UK settlement, and Brawl Stars and Duolingo launch crossover
Published: September 21, 2026 10:33
To help get you primed and ready for another week in mobile gaming, we’ve curated the biggest stories you need to know from the last seven days. 1) Brawl Stars and Duolingo launch global mascot crossover ... [MORE]
5 more reasons PG Connects Nordics is an essential event
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/5-more-reasons-pg-connects-nordics-is-an-essential-event/
Published: September 21, 2026 08:30
We're gearing up for our annual Helsinki home-from-homecoming this October - but things are just a little different this year. Returning bigger and better than ever, we've broadened our horizons to bring you PG Connects Nordics! From our usual base in…
GDC welcomes four new members to its Advisory Board
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/gdc-welcomes-four-new-members-to-its-advisory-board/
Published: September 18, 2026 14:39
GDC Festival of Gaming has added four new members to its Advisory Board, bringing additional experience from across games, narrative design, investment and business leadership. The new members are 1Up Ventures general partner Amir Satvat, lead writer and…
Diablo heads to Netflix and Monster Hunter Now's $336.9m mobile milestone | Week in Views
Published: September 18, 2026 14:37
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 weekly digest where the members of the PocketGamer.biz team…
Smadex refreshes brand as Performance CTV becomes growth engine
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/smadex-refreshes-brand-as-performance-ctv-becomes-growth-engine/
Published: September 18, 2026 14:15
Smadex has refreshed its brand and website as the advertising company expands from its mobile ads roots into Performance CTV for apps and games. Founded in 2011, Smadex has historically focused on mobile user acquisition across in-app and mobile web. ...…
King faces potential strike in Sweden over collective agreement
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/king-faces-potential-strike-in-sweden-over-collective-agreement/
Published: September 18, 2026 11:34
King employees in Sweden could go on strike on September 25th after trade unions failed to reach an agreement with the company. Swedish trade unions Unionen and Sveriges Ingenjörer issued a strike notice on September 15th following around a year of talks…
Business Finland receives €14m in creative industries R&D funding applications
Published: September 18, 2026 10:44
Business Finland received 71 applications worth more than €14 million ($16m) in its second funding call for research and development projects in Finland’s creative industries. The funding follows a state budget decision to establish permanent R&D funding…
AppsFlyer expands attribution tools to cover AI referrals and ChatGPT Ads
Published: September 18, 2026 09:57
Ad measurement platform AppsFlyer has expanded its attribution tools to cover both organic referrals from AI answer engines and paid campaigns through ChatGPT Ads. The move gives marketers a way to measure how users discover and convert through AI…
New release roundup: Dave the Diver, Knightica, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, and more
Published: September 18, 2026 09:40
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 collection of the most exciting new mobile games right now, the…
Apple changes EU app tracking transparency with iOS 27.2
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/apple-changes-eu-app-tracking-transparency-system-with-ios-272/
Published: September 18, 2026 09:19
Apple has revealed new changes to its app tracking transparency (ATT) system for developers in the European Union with the beta release of iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2. The update will give developers the option to use an alternative version of the ATT system…
Nominate the women we should celebrate in this year's Aurora Nordics
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/nominate-the-women-we-should-celebrate-in-this-years-aurora-nordics/
Published: September 18, 2026 08:00
We'll honour industry-leading women whose vision, talent, leadership and more are making their mark in every corner of the Nordic region at PG Connects Nordics 2026. The Nordic games industry is bursting with talent, creativity, innovation and at the…
Jonathan Knight takes expanded chief games officer role at The New York Times
Published: September 17, 2026 14:38
Jonathan Knight has taken on the expanded role of chief games officer at The New York Times, continuing his leadership of the publication’s games operation. Knight took to LinkedIn to share news of the move, saying he was grateful for the continued…
Abu Dhabi University partners with Pearson on video game design degree
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/abu-dhabi-university-partners-with-pearson-on-video-game-design-degree/
Published: September 17, 2026 14:37
Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has partnered with Pearson Education Limited to support its Bachelor of Arts in Video Game Design programme, with a focus on AI-enhanced learning and industry engagement. Pearson will serve as a preferred academic content and…
Meet the next generation of developer talent at PG Connects Jordan
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/meet-the-next-generation-of-developer-talent-at-pg-connects-jordan/
Published: September 17, 2026 14:30
We're heading back to Jordan's capital city, Amman for the return of PG Connects Jordan this November 7th and 8th. Join us for two days of networking and learning in one of the most exciting growth markets in the world. The event will offer a conference…
Ludus: Merge Arena surpasses $50m in lifetime revenue
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/ludus-merge-arena-generates-29m-in-the-first-half-of-2026/
Published: September 17, 2026 13:00
Mobile games developer Top App Games has confirmed Ludus: Merge Arena has surpassed $50 million in gross turnover. A total $29m was earned during the first half of 2026, with a record Q2 generating $14.8m. This was the game's strongest quarter to date and…
Naphora managing director on rebuilding the studio, going mobile-first and building globally competitive games
Published: September 17, 2026 12:58
Saudi Arabia’s games industry has changed a lot since Naphora was founded, and the company has changed with it. Naphora originally focused on investing in and supporting other game studios, but it has now moved into developing and publishing its own games.…
Monster Hunter Outlanders unveils more monsters as 5m pre-registrations achieved
Published: September 17, 2026 12:15
TiMi Studio Group’s upcoming action survival game Monster Hunter Outlanders has reached five million pre-registrations. Set to leverage Capcom’s popular IP, this new Monster Hunter title will be published by Garena exclusively for iOS and Android while…
“Apple's new foldable changes the canvas iOS developers are designing for”: The Mobile Mavens on the iPhone Duo
Published: September 17, 2026 12:13
Apple has unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, priced at £1,999. The new design brings a larger display to Apple's smartphone line-up and raises questions around how developers will approach the device and what it could mean for mobile…
The EU Kids Act could restrict social media, AI chatbots and games for young people
Published: September 17, 2026 11:28
The European Union has proposed a plan to improve online safety through the EU Kids Act. While the proposition mainly focuses on social media restrictions, it would also introduce new obligations for any online service offering video sharing, AI…
Brawl Stars and Duolingo launch global mascot crossover
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/brawl-stars-and-duolingo-launch-global-mascot-crossover/
Published: September 17, 2026 10:41
Brawl Stars and Duolingo have launched a global in-app crossover to bring their green mascots Spike and Duo into each other’s worlds. Taking place from September 19th through September 30th, the collaboration follows weeks of the two mascots trading jabs…
Black Salt Games unveils new studio Team Trifold
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/black-salt-games-unveils-new-studio-team-trifold/
Published: September 17, 2026 10:24
Dredge developer Black Salt Games has unveiled a new studio called Team Trifold, currently working on its debut title Nothing Lost. The new studio joins Black Salt Games and Disc 2 Games in Christchurch, the largest city in New Zealand’s South Island and…
Kalank secures €1.5m funding round to accelerate international expansion
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/kalank-secures-15m-funding-round-to-accelerate-international-expansion/
Published: September 17, 2026 09:44
French video game and digital solutions studio Kalank has finalised its first funding round of €1.5 million ($1.7m) to accelerate international expansion. The studio said the funding will support its creative and technical teams, help retain expertise and…
Five reasons you might think PG Connects London isn't for you - and why it is!
Published: September 17, 2026 09:30
PG Connects London is always our biggest and most popular conference of the year. In 2026, we welcomed c. 3,000 attendees from 1,600 companies across 60 countries. That’s a whole lot of networking to be done. Returning on January 18th and 19th, 2027,…
September 2026's Movers and Shakers: Rovio, King, Trailmix, Tripledot, Apple and more
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/september-2026s-movers-and-shakers/
Published: September 16, 2026 13:39
To keep you up to date with the latest movers and shakers in the mobile games industry, we've put together a regular roundup of the latest hires, promotions and, in some cases, exits. If you've recently joined a company or bagged a big promotion, or…
STAN sees 15x growth in StanShop monthly buyers as repeat purchases hit 70%
Published: September 16, 2026 13:15
Mobile-first social games network STAN has recorded 15x growth in monthly buyers on its StanShop gaming commerce platform over the past six months. The Indian company said repeat customers now account for 70% of purchases, with Gen Z and users from…
Cyprus ranks third globally for mobile game downloads
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/cyprus-ranks-third-globally-for-mobile-game-downloads/
Published: September 16, 2026 12:29
Cyprus ranked third globally for mobile game downloads in 2025, while generating more than €3.2 billion ($3.6bn) in game revenue and hosting more than 400 game companies. That's according to the Cyprus Video Game Industry Report from the Cyprus Game…
In The Hot Seat: Colossal Order's Mariina Hallikainen on leaving Paradox and life after Cities: Skylines
Published: September 16, 2026 12:20
Mariina Hallikainen has been CEO of Colossal Order since it was founded in Tampere, Finland in 2009. In that time the studio went from an unfunded, and unknown, mass transit simulator to Cities: Skylines and then to a sequel it supported for years after…
Google approves ÂŁ260m settlement with UK app developers
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/google-approves-260m-settlement-with-uk-app-developers/
Published: September 16, 2026 11:12
The Competition Appeal Tribunal has approved a £260 million ($350m) settlement between Google and UK app developers over Google Play commissions. The settlement follows a collective claim brought by Professor Barry Rodger on behalf of UK app developers…
Kakao Games to acquire 39.56% of Me2on for $71.5m
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/kakao-games-to-acquire-3956-of-me2on-for-715m/
Published: September 16, 2026 10:26
Kakao Games has revealed plans to acquire a 39.56% stake in South Korean social casino and casual game company Me2on for approximately ₩98 billion ($71.5 million). The deal was approved by Kakao Games' board on September 15th and is scheduled to close on…
Why most mobile games get LTV wrong at UA scale
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/why-most-mobile-games-get-ltv-wrong-at-ua-scale/
Published: September 16, 2026 10:23
Leonid Malysh is director of data & insights at Xsolla. In a live-service mobile game, lifetime value decides how hard you push user acquisition. It sets how much you can pay for an install, which channels you scale, and which you kill. Get it right and…
Piñata returns as independent creative studio after Metacore stint
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/piata-returns-as-independent-creative-studio-after-metacore-stint/
Published: September 16, 2026 10:00
Piñata is returning to its roots as an independent creative studio after most recently operating as part of game studio Metacore. Originally founded in 2008, Piñata has worked with companies including Supercell, Rovio, Wooga, Housemarque, Zynga and Moomin…
App Store submissions open for Apple’s latest OS releases
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/app-store-submissions-open-for-apples-latest-os-releases/
Published: September 15, 2026 14:05
Apple has opened App Store submissions for apps and games built for its upcoming iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27 and watchOS 27 releases. Developers can now download the Xcode 27 Release Candidate, build with the new SDKs, test through…
Trailmix on five years of Love & Pies: “There is no status quo in live service”
Published: September 15, 2026 13:55
When Love and Pies launched in September 2021, Trailmix set out to build a merge game with more to it than its core mechanics. Five years later, the game has continued to be supported not only by its long-running live service, but by a community that has…
Level-5 CEO apologises after AI use in recent game trailers
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/level-5-ceo-apologises-after-ai-use-in-recent-game-reveals/
Published: September 15, 2026 13:04
Level-5 president and CEO Akihiro Hino has apologised to fans after the Japanese studio confirmed generative AI was used in its recent game reveals. Level-5's upcoming Yo-Kai Watch and Professor Layton titles were showcased during last week's Nintendo…
Sega expands transmedia strategy with Netflix Crazy Taxi film
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/sega-expands-transmedia-strategy-with-netflix-crazy-taxi-film/
Published: September 15, 2026 12:20
Sega has expanded its transmedia strategy through a new collaboration with Netflix to bring a Crazy Taxi film to the streaming service alongside adaptations of Sonic and Stranger Than Heaven. The first project from the collaboration will be a feature…
Roblox expands analytics tools with real-time alerts and player targeting
Published: September 15, 2026 10:31
Roblox has unveiled new updates to its analytics and live ops platforms to give creators more granular player segmentation and real-time performance alerts. The new tools also come with automated warnings when experiments negatively affect key metrics.…
Arcustin Games raises $500,000 in pre-seed funding
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/arcustin-games-raises-500000-in-pre-seed-funding/
Published: September 15, 2026 09:32
Istanbul-based mobile game studio Arcustin Games has raised $500,000 in pre-seed funding from Webrazzi at a valuation of $10 million. The studio will use the funding to expand its team, complete development of its first game and conduct user acquisition…
D2C isn't a payment method: Inside a webstore doing 70% of revenue
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/d2c-isnt-a-payment-method-inside-a-webstore-doing-70-of-revenue/
Published: September 15, 2026 08:37
Michal Korek is an executive advisor helping mobile game studios grow revenue and scale products through D2C, monetisation and economy design. Ahead of his talk at PGC Nordics, Korek shares what took one studio's webstore from a third of sales to 70%.…
The latest speakers announced for PG Connects Nordics
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/the-latest-speakers-announced-for-pg-connects-nordics/
Published: September 15, 2026 08:30
The leading games industry conference, Pocket Gamer Connects, returns to Finland this October 20th and 21st for its 13th edition - but with a new name to fully reflect the event's broader regional remit this year. PG Connects Nordics 2026 also sees the…
51% of game developers report player and revenue losses from cheating
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/51-of-game-developers-report-player-and-revenue-losses-from-cheating/
Published: September 15, 2026 08:30
Cheating is becoming a significant commercial problem for game developers as 51% of surveyed studios report measurable declines in player retention or revenue as a result of cheating. That’s according to Anybrain’s The Rise of Cheating as a Service report…
Monster Hunter Now makes $336.9m in three years on mobile
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/monster-hunter-now-makes-3369m-in-three-years-on-mobile/
Published: September 14, 2026 14:37
Geolocation game Monster Hunter Now has generated $336.9 million in three years. The Scopely Explore title launched globally on September 14th, 2023 when its developer was still known as Niantic, before the acquisition by Scopely. ... [MORE]
Why PG Connects Nordics is essential for developers, publishers and investors
Published: September 14, 2026 13:30
We’re thrilled to bring PG Connects back to Helsinki in 2026, bringing together and celebrating the games industries of the Nordic countries: Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland. Still a proud partner of Finnish Games Week, our rebranded Pocket…
Roblox unveils new play, creation and monetisation tools at RDC 2026
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/roblox-unveils-new-play-creation-and-monetisation-tools-at-rdc-2026/
Published: September 14, 2026 12:58
Roblox has revealed a range of new platform, game development and monetisation features at its 12th annual Roblox Developers Conference (RDC). The new features also come as the company celebrates 20 years of Roblox alongside its creator community. In the…
Report: 35% of game founders have decided against hiring because AI can do the work
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/report-35-of-game-founders-have-skipped-hiring-because-of-ai/
Published: September 14, 2026 11:51
Artificial intelligence is already changing how game companies approach their workforce, with 35% of founders saying they have decided not to hire someone because "AI tools could handle the work instead". That’s according to the 2026 Big Games Industry…
Roblox reveals 2026 Innovation Awards winners
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/roblox-reveals-2026-innovation-awards-winners/
Published: September 14, 2026 10:50
Roblox has revealed the winners of the 2026 Roblox Innovation Awards, recognising developers, studios, artists and creators across a broad range of categories. The awards span games including tactical shooters, survival experiences, puzzle games, sports…
Diablo animated series in development at Netflix
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/diablo-animated-series-in-development-at-netflix/
Published: September 14, 2026 10:14
Blizzard Entertainment has revealed plans to produce an original animated series based on its Diablo franchise in collaboration with Netflix. The announcement was made at BlizzCon 2026 on September 13th, with Blizzard confirming via its website that the…
Hot Five: LEGO Digital Play acquires Offroad Games, Unity launches Claude Code plugin, and Pokémon Go is top grossing mobile game of early September
Published: September 14, 2026 10:02
To help get you primed and ready for another week in mobile gaming, we’ve curated the biggest stories you need to know from the last seven days. 1) Unity launches official Claude Code plugin with 29 built-in engine skills ... [MORE]
Take-Two's former head of AI Dr Luke Dicken to speak at PGC Nordics
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/take-twos-former-head-of-ai-dr-luke-dicken-to-speak-at-pgc-nordics/
Published: September 14, 2026 10:00
Dr. Luke Dicken, founder of LuDic AI and former head of AI at Take-Two Interactive, is the latest name confirmed for Pocket Gamer Connects Nordics, taking place in Helsinki on October 20th and 21st. Dicken will deliver a solo session titled "Surviving the…
Apple's $2,000+ iPhone Duo and the backlash against new EU App Store rules | Week in Mobile Games podcast
Published: September 12, 2026 13:00
PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple, features and data editor Aaron Astle, deputy editor Aaron Astle and editorial director for events Mariam Ahmad talk through the latest games industry news on the 104th episode of the Week in Mobile Games…
Football's gaming ties, Epic's social push, Zelda's mobile connection and lessons from Sucker Punch | Week in Views
Published: September 11, 2026 15:47
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 weekly digest where the members of the PocketGamer.biz team…
Seriously co-founder Andrew Stalbow completes Bath City FC acquisition as ÂŁ6m investment raised
Published: September 11, 2026 13:07
Seriously co-founder Andrew Stalbow has completed his acquisition of English football club Bath City FC, alongside a multi-million-pound investment from his investor group. Stalbow is now the club’s executive chair, leading the Bath City Holding Company,…
California enacts new social media curbs for children under 16
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/california-enacts-new-social-media-curbs-for-children-under-16/
Published: September 11, 2026 11:12
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed new restrictions on technology companies to protect children from addictive social media features and AI companion chatbots. As reported by Reuters, the measures were among 13 bills enacted as part of a package…
Age of Magic surpasses $120m revenue as installs near 20m
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/age-of-magic-surpasses-120m-revenue-as-installs-near-20m/
Published: September 11, 2026 10:31
Playkot has revealed that its long-running fantasy squad-based RPG Age of Magic has surpassed $120 million in revenue and reached almost 20m installs worldwide. First launched on September 19th 2018, Age of Magic has become one of Playkot’s key…
Studio Atelico opens iOS closed beta for creature battler Bobium Brawlers
Published: September 11, 2026 09:48
Studio Atelico has launched a closed beta for Bobium Brawlers, its debut turn-based card and dice creature battler beginning with iOS players in the Philippines. The game is built on Studio Atelico’s proprietary AI engine, which runs entirely on-device…
New release roundup: New York Times Bonus Puzzles, Villain!, DIY Dadish, and more
Published: September 11, 2026 09:45
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 collection of the most exciting new mobile games right now, the…
How PG Connects London 2027 will be our finest flagship event ever!
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/how-pg-connects-london-2027-will-be-our-finest-flagship-event-ever/
Published: September 11, 2026 08:30
PG Connects London is always our biggest and most popular conference of the year. In 2026, we welcomed c. 3,000 attendees from 1,600 companies across 60 countries. That’s a whole lot of networking to be done. Returning on January 18th and 19th, 2027,…
Report: Saudi Arabia’s PIF mulls EA and Savvy merger
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/report-saudi-arabias-pif-mulls-ea-and-savvy-merger/
Published: September 10, 2026 18:29
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund may merge Savvy Games Group and EA, according to a report. Bloomberg, citing people “familiar with the matter” who claimed that while no final decision had been made, such a move would help better coordinate both…
On sale now: PG Connects Jordan returns November 7th and 8th
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/on-sale-now-pg-connects-jordan-returns-november-7th-and-8th/
Published: September 10, 2026 16:00
We're heading back to Jordan's capital city, Amman for the return of PG Connects Jordan this November 7th and 8th. Join us for two days of networking and learning in one of the most exciting growth markets in the world. The event will offer a conference…
Candy Crush teams up with Shania Twain and Zedd for Music Season 2026
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/candy-crush-teams-up-with-shania-twain-and-zedd-for-music-season-2026/
Published: September 10, 2026 14:00
King has teamed up with Grammy Award-winning artists Shania Twain and Zedd to reimagine the country singer's 'You’re Still the One' as part of Candy Crush's 2026 Music Season. The annual in-game event transforms Twain’s nearly 30-year-old hit with Zedd’s…
Pocket Worlds acquires Hotel Hideaway and expands social-world portfolio to 80m users
Published: September 10, 2026 13:00
Pocket Worlds has acquired Hotel Hideaway, the mobile social world developed by Finnish studio Sulake. The acquisition brings the title under the same portfolio as Highrise and Everskies, giving Pocket Worlds more than 80 million registered users across…
Unity launches official Claude Code plugin with 29 built-in engine skills
Published: September 10, 2026 12:50
Unity has launched an official plugin for Claude Code to bring first-party Unity tools and workflows directly into Anthropic’s AI coding agent. The plugin builds on the Unity CLI unveiled at Unite Seoul and is designed to help developers work with Unity…
What Monopoly Go can teach developers about building lasting player communities
Published: September 10, 2026 11:22
Beth Nations is vice president and general manager of direct to consumer at Scopely. For years, many digital experiences have followed a similar rhythm. People open an app, scroll, react and move on. They may be surrounded by content from friends and…
Invest Qatar on the country’s gaming ambitions, attracting global studios and developing local talent
Published: September 10, 2026 10:45
Game development is becoming an increasingly important part of Qatar’s plans to diversify its digital economy. But the country is still building the ecosystem needed to turn that ambition into a major gaming hub. That’s the challenge Invest Qatar is…