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The Mobile Mavens reflect on Epic Games' latest layoffs

The Mobile Mavens reflect on Epic Games' latest layoffsEpic Games recently announced layoffs of over 1000 employees following a slowdown in Fortnite engagement. In recent years, the company has also been involved in high-profile legal battles with Apple and Google, ultimately leading to Fortnite's return to both the App Store and Google Play. These developments have raised questions about Epic's long-term strategy, so we asked our Mobile Mavens to share their thoughts on the layoffs and what comes next for the company. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 31

February 2026 mobile game charts: Have the top risers over the past few years all peaked?

February 2026 mobile game charts: Have the top risers over the past few years all peaked?Below you can see the latest top games and companies by downloads and revenue for February 2026, as well as the big stories and trends from the last month. Data is provided by AppMagic. Check out profiles of the world's top publishers in the Top 50 Mobile Game Makers 2025 list. Meet them in person at events like Pocket Gamer Connects Malmö on May 27th to 28th and PGC Barcelona on June 15th to 16th. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 31

Ninth Circuit denies Apple rehearing request in Epic Games App Store dispute

Ninth Circuit denies Apple rehearing request in Epic Games App Store disputeThe US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has unanimously denied Apple’s requests for a rehearing in its long-running legal dispute with Epic Games. The decision follows Apple’s appeal of a lower court order requiring the company to allow developers to direct users to alternative payment methods outside the App Store without imposing restrictive conditions. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 31

Fire Emblem Shadows earns just $578,000 in first six months, less than 1% of Fire Emblem Heroes

Fire Emblem Shadows earns just $578,000 in first six months, less than 1% of Fire Emblem HeroesNintendo’s Fire Emblem Shadows has generated just $578,000 in its first six months. The title was shadow dropped on iOS and Android on September 25th, 2025, marking Nintendo’s first new mobile game in six years. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 31

Pixelberry Studios reportedly lays off staff in another round of workforce reductions

Pixelberry Studios reportedly lays off staff in another round of workforce reductionsSeries Entertainment-owned developer Pixelberry Studios has reportedly laid off an undisclosed number of staff. As spotted by Game Developer, a senior game writer at the studio said the layoffs impacted her and multiple colleagues. She posted on LinkedIn that her time at Pixelberry has come to an end after more than eight years. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 31

Tracks uncovered: Gain essential knowledge through PGC Summit Malmö's conference programme

Tracks uncovered: Gain essential knowledge through PGC Summit Malmö's conference programmeBrand new for 2026, Pocket Gamer Connects Summit Malmö brings essential games business and deal-making to Sweden on May 27th to 28th to complement your Nordic Game week. In partnership with meeting platform MeetToMatch, the event provides developers, publishers, investors and services the opportunity to connect directly, 1:1, within a convenient meeting-centric location. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 31

Bethesda to shut down The Elder Scrolls: Blades servers in June

Bethesda to shut down The Elder Scrolls: Blades servers in JuneBethesda has confirmed that its free-to-play title The Elder Scrolls: Blades will shut down on June 30th, 2026. As reported by Nintendo Life, the news comes following a notice published on the game’s Nintendo eShop page, which showed that servers for the title will permanently close in June across all platforms including Android, iOS and Nintendo Switch. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 31

Maxim Krippa becomes co-owner of Burny Games expanding long-term investment role

Maxim Krippa becomes co-owner of Burny Games expanding long-term investment roleUkrainian entrepreneur Maxim Krippa has become a co-owner of mobile game studio Burny Games following an investment relationship that began in 2022. Krippa has supported the studio as both an investor and strategic partner since its early stages. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 31

Ustwo Games revealed as first keynote for Develop: Brighton 2026

Ustwo Games revealed as first keynote for Develop: Brighton 2026Ustwo Games CEO Maria Sayans, chief creative officer Daniel Gray and chief development officer Peter Pashley will deliver a keynote speech at Develop: Brighton 2026. The trio will take to the stage to present a session entitled 'Ustwo Games: A Positively Playful Business'. The fireside chat will see them discuss the origins of the studio and how they've made games with a lasting impact. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 31

Mistplay completes acquisition of Connected Rewards to link gameplay with real-world loyalty programs

Mistplay completes acquisition of Connected Rewards to link gameplay with real-world loyalty programsMistplay has completed its acquisition of Connected Rewards from Mobivity Holdings Corp, finalising the definitive agreement first announced in January 2026 With the transaction now closed, Connected Rewards will be integrated into Mistplay’s LoyaltyPlay platform, which Mistplay said strengthens the company’s ability to connect in-game activity with real-world consumer behaviour. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 31