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UK online safety consultation raises questions for games, and Pokémon’s $10bn mobile success | Week in Views

UK online safety consultation raises questions for games, and Pokémon’s $10bn mobile success | Week in ViewsThe 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 share their thoughts and go that little bit deeper on some of the more interesting things that have happened in mobile gaming in the past week. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 6

New release roundup: Stoneage Idle Adventure, Hatch Dragons, Angry Birds Friends, and more

New release roundup: Stoneage Idle Adventure, Hatch Dragons, Angry Birds Friends, and moreWhile 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 developers and publishers behind them, and why, exactly, they've made the cut. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 6

Meet Tencent, Scopely, Jam City, Discord and more at PGC Summit San Francisco

Meet Tencent, Scopely, Jam City, Discord and more at PGC Summit San FranciscoIn less than a month, Pocket Gamer Connects will bring a mobile-first games industry summit to San Francisco, right at the heart of GDC week. PG Connects Summit San Francisco takes place March 9th at 715 Harrison (a seven-minute walk from Moscone), bringing together decision-makers and teams from global publishers, platform holders, IP owners, and growth and monetisation companies from the games market’s largest segment. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 6

Cheer Games raises $4.5m pre-seed to build puzzle franchises

Cheer Games raises $4.5m pre-seed to build puzzle franchisesBarcelona-based mobile studio Cheer Games has raised $4.5 million in a pre-seed funding round to support development of its upcoming puzzle titles. Cheer said it will also use the capital to hire new global talent and expand its Barcelona headquarters as it aims to build durable franchises rather than short-term hits. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 6

Tickets now live for Pocket Gamer Connects Summit Shanghai, July 29th

Tickets now live for Pocket Gamer Connects Summit Shanghai, July 29thPocket Gamer Connects is set to return to Shanghai on July 29th for the games industry’s business-focused summit ahead of ChinaJoy. Bringing together local, regional and global publishers, investors, developers, platforms and service providers, this curated day will offer essential industry conversations, partnership building, and deal-making. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 6

Tebex's Liam Wiltshire: "New regulations quietly change who owns the player relationship"

Tebex's Liam Wiltshire: "New regulations quietly change who owns the player relationship"Pocket Gamer Connects Summit San Francisco kicks off on Monday, March 9th, 2026. The event brings together over 750 delegates for a day focused on the world of mobile gaming. Companies set to join the show include Tencent, Scopely, Jam City, Discord and many more. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 6

Avakin Life surpasses 500 million downloads, cementing 12-year legacy as a global powerhouse

Avakin Life surpasses 500 million downloads, cementing 12-year legacy as a global powerhouseLockwood Publishing today announced that its flagship social metaverse, Avakin Life, has officially surpassed 500 million lifetime downloads. This landmark achievement arrives as the platform celebrates 12 years of continuous growth, maintaining a vibrant ecosystem of 1.6 million monthly active players. Unlike many titles in the fast-moving mobile market, Avakin Life has demonstrated rare longevity. In 2025, the platform averaged 220,000 daily active users, proving that its blend of self-expression and social connection remains a dominant force in the industry. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 6

Roblox launches AI-powered chat system that automatically rephrases inappropriate messages

Roblox launches AI-powered chat system that automatically rephrases inappropriate messagesRoblox has unveiled a new AI-powered chat feature designed to automatically rephrase messages containing profanity in real time. The company said the update builds on Roblox's existing moderation tools as it looks to improve communication and reduce disruptive text filtering on the platform. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 6

Pitchify launches Pitch Direct to make pitching to publishers more transparent

Pitchify launches Pitch Direct to make pitching to publishers more transparentPitch platform Pitchify, co-founded by Gina Jackson and Matt Spall, has launched a new service called Pitch Direct to simplify how developers connect with game publishers by making submission requirements more transparent. The new system allows publishers to set specific criteria on Pitchify.games, including budget ranges, timelines, platforms and genres. Developers can then browse those requirements and submit their games directly to publishers whose needs match their projects. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 6

Mistplay launches Playtime Events to deepen engagement in rewarded ads

Mistplay launches Playtime Events to deepen engagement in rewarded adsRewarded advertising platform Mistplay has launched Playtime Events to combine predictable campaign performance with in-game engagement for mobile developers and advertisers. The feature builds on Mistplay’s existing playtime-based rewards system by adding event-driven milestones that encourage players to progress further into a game while still maintaining the consistency of time-based incentives. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 5