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63 top mobile games in soft launch: Netflix Puzzled, Disney Solitaire, Tetris Block Party, Sonic Rumble, and more

Mobile Gaming April 2, 2025

63 top mobile games in soft launch: Netflix Puzzled, Disney Solitaire, Tetris Block Party, Sonic Rumble, and more

Developers and publishers alike champion the need for thorough design documents at every stage of the development cycle, but it all counts for nothing if the players dont want to, well... play! Now a near-essential part of the modern games-as-a-service approach, the soft launch process provides game creators with actionable data based on the responses of an engaged and often well-informed audience. ... [MORE]

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Mobile Gaming April 2, 2025

Alberta scraps plans for video game tax credit

Alberta has scrapped its plans to reinstate a tax credit for video game developers, according to a report. Premier Danielle Smith proposed a video game and multimedia tax credit in 2022 to keep Alberta competitive with provinces like Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia, which offered tax credits ranging from 17.5% to 40%. ... [MORE]

Mobile Gaming April 2, 2025

Amazon Luna partners with EA to Star Wars and more to cloud gaming platform

Cloud gaming service Amazon Luna has penned a multi-year agreement with EA to launch some of the publishers games on the platform. The deal has brought titles like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and Dead Space to Amazon Luna subscribers, with more games to be added including select EA Sports releases. ... [MORE]

Mobile Gaming April 2, 2025

Anzu and Claritas partner to offer improved attribution metrics for in-game ads

Data-driven marketing firm Claritas has partnered with in-game advertising platform Anzu to offer attribution and measurement metrics for brands. The partnership aims to offer advertisers better visibility into the impact of their ad campaigns to make more informed decisions about in-game ad strategies. ... [MORE]

Mobile Gaming April 2, 2025

AppLovin shares dive 19% after latest short-seller report

Shares in ad tech firm AppLovin dived by approximately 19% following the release of another short-seller report questioning the company’s advertising practices. Investment firm Muddy Waters has published a new report largely focused on its concerns around a potential violation of Apple and Google’s terms of service on their respective app stores, which it claimed could risk AppLovin being deplatformed. It claimed that if it isn’t, competitors will start copying its techniques. ... [MORE]

Mobile Gaming April 2, 2025

Celebrate Eid al-Fitr with a 30% discount on Dubai GameExpo Summit 2025 tickets

This Eid al-Fitr, seize the chance to attend the Dubai GameExpo Summit 2025 powered by PG Connects, one of the MENA region’s top B2B games events, with an exclusive 30% discount on tickets. Network with industry leaders, explore the Middle East’s growing influence on global games and discover groundbreaking opportunities in the sector. Mark your calendars for 7-8 May 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, where the summit will run alongside the Dubai Esports and Games Festival. Whether youre a developer, investor, publisher, or games professional, this is a must-attend event for forging partnerships, closing deals, and staying ahead in the industry. ... [MORE]

Mobile Gaming April 2, 2025

Discord could go public this year as IPO plans take shape

Discord is preparing an initial public offering (IPO) with the assistance of Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase, according to a report. Bloomberg has cited “people familiar with the matter” as claiming the communications platform is considering a stock market listing as soon as this year, though plans, including timing and advisers, may still change. ... [MORE]

Mobile Gaming April 2, 2025

DoubleU completes $30m Paxie Games acquisition

Social casino publisher DoubleU Games has completed the acquisition of Paxie Games for an upfront fee of $29.9 million. The deal sees the South Korean developer pick up a majority 60% stake in the Türkiye company. The remaining share is set to be purchased through an earnout structure over the next three years, with the full deal worth up to $67m. ... [MORE]

Mobile Gaming April 2, 2025

Games of AliExpress: Play-to-earn and the future of shopping

This article was originally published by Will Luton on Department of Play, which is currently open for consulting. At Department of Play, we love shopping on AliExpress, from retro console mods and arcade hardware to office equipment and clothes. ... [MORE]

Mobile Gaming April 2, 2025

GDC 2025 final thoughts | Week in Mobile Games podcast

PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple, Steel Media CEO Chris James and COO Dave Bradley round up their final thoughts on GDC 2025. On this episode of the Week in Mobile Games podcast, they discuss: ... [MORE]

Mobile Gaming April 2, 2025

GDC 2025 wraps up with nearly 30,000 attendees

The 2025 Game Developers Conference (GDC) concluded with nearly 30,000 registered attendees. The conference featured over 1,000 speakers across 750 sessions, workshops, and roundtables, along with networking opportunities. ... [MORE]

Mobile Gaming April 2, 2025

German games market declined to €9.4bn in 2024 as in-app purchase and hardware sales fell

The German games market shrank by 6% to €9.4 billion ($10.1bn) in 2024, according to a new report. Data from the German Games Industry Association (Game), using figures from YouGov Shopper, Nielsen IQ, and Data.ai, revealed that sales from games on PC, console and mobile devices dropped 6% to €5.5bn ($5.9bn). ... [MORE]

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63 top mobile games in soft launch: Netflix Puzzled, Disney Solitaire, Tetris Block Party, Sonic Rumble, and more

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