PGC SF 2025 represented an important milestone for GeeMee. As platinum sponsors at this significant gaming event, we had the opportunity to connect with developers and showcase our AI-driven ad solutions designed to help optimize mobile app monetisation and enhance user engagement. Our Presence at the Event ... [MORE]
During GDC this month, we met the creators of Status, a breakthrough AI-powered social simulation game thats rapidly gaining traction. Developed by new outfit WishRoll, Status was part of Inworld AI’s presence at the San Francisco conference. It’s a game that’s remarkable for its short development time, its Zeitgeist-courting use of AI, and its rapid growth, particularly among the teenaged demographic. The game – a blending of The Sims and Twitter – has attracted a million registered users and scored 500,000 DAU within just one month of public launch. ... [MORE]
HYBE’s video games subdivision HYBE Interactive Media has secured ₩30 billion ($21 million) to expand the South Korean entertainment groups footprint in the sector. The investment was led by MM Investment, which contributed ₩15bn ($10m) of that sum in follow-on funding. Shinhan Venture Investment and Daesung Private Equity also joined as new investors. ... [MORE]
PUBG publisher Krafton has acquired a controlling stake in Pune-based games developer Nautilus Mobile for $14 million, marking Krafton’s first control deal in India. The Indian games maker was founded in 2013 and has become best known for its Real Cricket series on mobile - featuring hundreds of licenced international players. ... [MORE]
The Dubai Game Expo Summit powered by Pocket Gamer Connects returns on May 7th to 8th 2025, offering a chance to gain insights into the world’s fastest-growing games market, MENA. The MENA region is rife with games industry activity right now, whether thats local studios raising funding, Savvy Games Group acquiring companies across the globe, or local partnerships with major games companies aimed at grpwomg the regions emerging sector. ... [MORE]
Amir Tapiro is the senior growth manager at Unity. In recent years, the in-app ad experience has come under the spotlight – and for good reason. ... [MORE]
The mobile games market is back to revenue growth, though its not the rocket ship it used to be. Meanwhile, breaking into the top grossing rankings with a new release is a tough task in a mature and saturated market, with titles up against forever games and dominant publishers. Exactly what challenges does market saturation bring? And, as Mode 7 Games Paul Kilduff-Taylor wrote in this excellent article, is genre saturation an excuse for failure? ... [MORE]
London-based developer Ustwo Games is taking its Monument Valley trilogy cross-platform with all three mobile titles set to become available on consoles and PC this year. Monument Valley and Monument Valley 2 have been available on PC since 2022. On April 15th, 2025, the games are set to expand to the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. ... [MORE]
The Nintendo Switch 2 is launching on June 5th, 2025 with Mario Kart World as a launch title. Today’s Nintendo Switch 2 Direct presentation showcased this latest Mario Kart game alongside upcoming first-party games in the Zelda, Donkey Kong and Kirby franchises. ... [MORE]
The wait is finally over! Tickets are now available for Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki taking place on October 7-8, 2025. This event is designed for everyone in the games industry from around the world. You can participate in the leading Pocket Gamer Connects conference as well as the Big Screen Gaming Summit, which will take place alongside Finnish Games Week, with the overall aim to connect and thrive together. This event is crucial for the games industry in the Nordic countries and beyond. It will feature 200 speakers who will discuss the most pressing topics across 14 conference tracks. Over 1,500 delegates are expected to attend, providing two days of meaningful networking opportunities at all levels. Our audience includes everyone from first-time job seekers to C-level executives representing some of the largest brands in the world. No other event connects you with the global games industry like our Connects conferences. ... [MORE]
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket saw a 265% daily revenue surge upon the launch of its latest card set, Shining Revelry. Released on March 27th, 2025, it features over 110 new cards and includes rare shiny variants which depict various Pokémon in alternate colour schemes. ... [MORE]
SAG-AFTRA has created a new Waiver Agreement for students and game jam developers allowing them to work with union performers despite ongoing strike action. The trade union is still at odds with publishers over “critical” AI protections, having first started striking in July 2024. ... [MORE]