The business layer of mobile gaming: revenue charts, funding rounds, layoffs, store policy fights, and regulation. Numbers first, spin later, preferably never.
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Mobile Business / 2026-08-20
Industry research shows gaming audiences are deeply fragmented, with no single experience type appealing to over 26% of global players.
Mobile Business / 2026-08-20
PocketGamer.biz accepts nominations for the 2026 Top 50 Mobile Game Makers list until August 31 ahead of PG Connects Helsinki.
Mobile Business / 2026-08-20
Xsolla readies new direct-to-consumer tools ahead of Gamescom 2026 as mobile game studios expand publisher web stores and direct billing.
Mobile Business / 2026-08-19
Apple reduces its core technology fee to 5% from October 1 for alternative EU app marketplaces and web distribution under the Digital Markets Act.
Mobile Business / 2026-08-19
PocketGamer.biz opens industry nominations for the 2026 Top 50 Mobile Game Makers, with winners to be announced at PG Connects Helsinki in October.
Mobile Business / 2026-08-19
Samsung India introduces the Galaxy Forever plan for Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra buyers, featuring 24-month no-cost EMI and guaranteed 55% buyback.
Industry News / 2026-08-18
Bandai Namco's mobile-exclusive Digimon Alysion records an estimated $10M in first-month gross player revenue across ~2 million downloads.
Industry News / 2026-08-18
A survey of 600+ game technology professionals by Perforce and AWS finds 50% fear AI job loss, while 37% say AI has not sped up workflows.
Industry News / 2026-08-18
Worldwide mobile in-app purchase spending reached $43.6B in Q2 2026 with 5.3% YoY growth, driven by monetization of mature gaming audiences.
Industry News / 2026-08-18
Playtika, Stillfront, and MTG report direct web store revenues reaching 39% to 51% of bookings as publishers reduce reliance on app stores.
Industry News / 2026-08-18
Alibaba agrees to sell its full stake in Three Kingdoms: Strategy Edition developer Lingxi Games to Trustar Capital in a $2B+ private equity transaction.
Industry News / 2026-08-17
Alibaba reportedly agrees to sell Three Kingdoms: Strategy Edition developer Lingxi Games to Trustar Capital in a transaction exceeding $2 billion.
Industry News / 2026-08-17
Q2 financial reports reveal major mobile publishers like Playtika and Stillfront generating up to 52% of revenue through direct web stores.
Industry News / 2026-08-17
OnePlus officially closes its North American Community app and portal following its August 16 sunset, highlighting its regional strategy shift.
Industry News / 2026-08-16
Supercell shifts development focus to larger gameplay loop prototypes for mo.co after acknowledging high early player drop-off.
Industry News / 2026-08-16
OnePlus shuts down its North American Community platform tonight at 11:59 PM ET as the brand winds down new product releases in the West.
Industry News / 2026-08-15
Supercell redirects development resources toward major gameplay loop experiments for mo.co after acknowledging high early player drop-off.
Industry News / 2026-08-15
Samsung maintains top smartphone share in the Middle East as mid-range $300-$800 shipments climb 16% year-over-year.
Industry News / 2026-08-14
Supercell gives a candid update on monster-hunting RPG mo.co, resource redirection toward major gameplay experiments instead of cancellation.
Industry News / 2026-08-14
Netflix is closing Night School Studio and Moonloot as it shifts away from mobile-first gaming toward TV and PC streaming experiences.
Industry News / 2026-08-14
Mattel forms Mattel Game Studios, uniting 300 developers to build and self-publish digital games across mobile, Roblox, and Fortnite.
Industry News / 2026-08-14
Apple proposes a 15% commission fee on external US web store link-out purchases as its legal battle with Epic Games continues.
Industry News / 2026-08-14
Pokémon GO generates $141.5 million in July revenue, marking its highest monthly performance in four years ahead of its 10th anniversary.
Industry News / 2026-08-14
Discord increases file upload limits for free users from 10MB to 20MB across mobile and desktop apps, aiding media and clip sharing.
Reports reference named industry outlets and data firms such as MobileGamer.biz, PocketGamer.biz, Sensor Tower, and AppMagic, with sources linked in each article.