News
New studio Mother Games raises $5m in pre-seed round
The New York-based studio is working on debut title Le Zoo, due to launch on mobile
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News
iPhone 16 "puts a powerful gaming device in users' pockets," Apple claims
Latest iPhone able to run AAA games, a feature previously reserved for its Pro version
Feature
What does the Digital Markets Act mean for mobile game developers?
Experts from law firm Linklaters break down the new regulations - and how they might benefit game makers
News
Square Enix to shut down Final Fantasy Brave Exvius | News-in-brief
The mobile RPG originally launched globally in 2016, and will be retired on October 30, 2024
News
Capcom's Resident Evil mobile games now require an internet connection
Developer tells players this is "due to changes to the startup process"
Academy
A guide to culturalizing mobile games through live operations
EA Mobile's Oindrila Mandal uses a product management lens to demystify how to culturalize mobile games for global audiences
News
Nintendo to close down free-to-play mobile Animal Crossing Pocket Camp
A premium edition, however, is on the way
News
Epic's mobile marketplace and The Plucky Squire's brave launch | GI Microcast
Latest episode is available to download now
Feature
Epic Games launches mobile store, bringing Fortnite and Fall Guys to iOS and Android
iOS version EU-only, but Sweeney says this is "just the beginning" of Epic coming to smart devices worldwide
News
Apple updates fees and link options in EU following DMA breach investigation
iOS firm will now allow developers to include external payment link, subject to two additional fees
Opinion
Zenless Zone Zero, NTE and the new wave of Chinese games pushing the limits of free-to-play | Opinion
Daniel Camilo on how China's developers are setting new industry standards with free titles akin to AAA console hits
News
Whiteout Survival passes $1 billion in revenue
It's the third fastest 2023 mobile title to achieve this feat, following Monopoly Go and Honkai: Star Rail
News
Epic removes Fortnite from mobile app stores to prepare for own store launch
Publisher also pulls games from Samsung Galaxy store due to side-loading settings
Feature
Does a game being 'mobile-first' limit the amount a developer can charge on console?
With games increasingly launching on both mobile and console, experts debate the impact on pricing
News
NetherRealm to shut down Mortal Kombat: Onslaught | News-in-brief
Mobile title to shut down in October, exactly one year after launch, following layoffs at the studio
News
Why there's no market for AAA mobile games | GI Microcast
Latest episode available to download now, also discusses FTC vs Xbox Game Pass
News
Japan's mobile game installs and spending rose in Q1 2024
Video games continue to dominate all consumer spending on mobile, accounting for eight out of ten highest grossing apps
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Opinion
It's not just the price tag: premium games don't fit on mobile | Opinion
Asking players to pay up front for a game experience on a smartphone is no longer viable, because doing so sends a negative message about the game experience itself
News
Report: Resident Evil 7 on iOS has earned Capcom $28,140 since launch
The title has reportedly been downloaded around 83,000 times since launch on Apple's devices on July 2
Feature
"I just dropped them an email" – How a small studio won over Netflix to make a Queen's Gambit game
Jamie Brayshaw on pitching boldly, identifying pain points for a strong concept, and designing for first-time players
News
Kristian Segerstrale: Cross-platform, not new platforms, will drive growth
Super Evil Megacorp CEO says, despite industry turmoil, the "fundamentals are there for growth over the next ten years"
Feature
Trends shaping the mobile gaming industry in 2024
Zimad's chief product officer Kirill Zhukovsky and lead marketing manager Anastasia Shilo explore the biggest opportunities in mobile
