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Supercell CEO sorry for failure to acknowledge role of content creators in Clash Royale's success

Supercell CEO sorry for failure to acknowledge role of content creators in Clash Royale's successSupercell CEO Ilkka Paananen has apologised for failing to acknowledge the role that content creators played in Clash Royale’s surge in popularity last year. The Supercell chief exec’s original annual blog post sparked controversy for crediting the team’s work on new features and campaigns, without specifically mentioning the influence content creators had in attracting new and old players into the game. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizFeb 12

Ares Interactive opens pre-registration for Baseball Hits 26 featuring Cal Raleigh

Ares Interactive opens pre-registration for Baseball Hits 26 featuring Cal RaleighAres Interactive has unveiled a new free-to-play mobile sports game titled Baseball Hits 26 featuring MLB All-Star catcher Cal Raleigh as its cover athlete. Now available for pre-registration on the App Store and Google Play, the game offers players an exclusive launch bundle including a Rare Cal Raleigh card, in-game currency and a platform-specific badge. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizFeb 12

"Don’t you dare take credit": Twitch streamer Jynxzi calls out Supercell for not recognising Clash Royale content creators

"Don’t you dare take credit": Twitch streamer Jynxzi calls out Supercell for not recognising Clash Royale content creatorsTwitch streamer Jynxzi has lashed out at Supercell after CEO Ilkka Paananen’s blog post credited the team for Clash Royale’s revival - and not content creators. In Paananen’s latest annual blog post, the studio’s chief exec highlighted the growth of Clash Royale in 2025 as a key pillar in the company’s near-record revenue-breaking year as it generated €2.65 billion ($3bn). ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizFeb 12

From short-term to sustainable mobile game design in a shifting market

From short-term to sustainable mobile game design in a shifting marketWith the mobile games market more crowded and UA more expensive than ever, how games are built, launched, scaled and sustained is changing. Ahead of Pocket Gamer Connects Summit San Francisco on March 9th, we spoke with the CEO of mobile games studio Sybo, Mathias Gredal Nørvig, and the CEO and co-founder of hybridcasual game developer Izyplay Game Studio, Everton Baumgarten Vieira, for their views on the big challenges facing the industry. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizFeb 12

Africacomicade founder warns PC is not Africa’s monetisation solution

Africacomicade founder warns PC is not Africa’s monetisation solutionAfricacomicade founder Michael Oscar Esio has weighed in on the growing debate around monetisation strategies in Africa’s games industry following recent commentary positioning PC as a more sustainable alternative to mobile. In a LinkedIn post, Esio acknowledged that mobile monetisation across Africa faces structural constraints and that market sizing data often requires scrutiny. However, he argued that framing PC as the solution risks oversimplifying the continent’s gaming realities. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizFeb 12

How doubling down on physics expertise helped Rollance stand out in a crowded market

How doubling down on physics expertise helped Rollance stand out in a crowded marketNikita Tikhomirov is a producer at Azur Games. Over three years ago, we approached Ates Games with the idea of creating a game centred around controlling a rolling ball that moves through levels and overcomes various obstacles. At the time, they’d already released Action Balls, a project in which they’d begun applying their deep understanding of physics to create a distinct feel. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizFeb 12

February 2026's Movers and Shakers: Shifts at Steel Media, Sega’s new CFO, Unity's board room shuffle, and more

February 2026's Movers and Shakers: Shifts at Steel Media, Sega’s new CFO, Unity's board room shuffle, and moreTo keep you up to date with the latest movers and shakers in the mobile games industry, we've put together a regular roundup of the latest hires, promotions and, in some cases, exits. If you've recently joined a company or bagged a big promotion, or you're an employer that's just made a hire, drop us an email at [email protected]. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizFeb 12

Egypt blocks Roblox over concerns about child safety and harmful online content

Egypt blocks Roblox over concerns about child safety and harmful online contentEgypt has officially banned Roblox as authorities move to curb children’s exposure to potentially harmful online content. As reported by CNN, the decision was announced by the Supreme Council for Media Regulation, headed by deputy Essam El-Amir, during a Senate plenary session addressing the risks of internet and social media use among minors. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizFeb 12

Hogo Games lands fresh investment at a $10m valuation to scale its production pipeline

Hogo Games lands fresh investment at a $10m valuation to scale its production pipelineTürkiye-based Hogo Games has secured investment to expand its team and production pipeline at a $10 million valuation. As reported by Mobidictum, the developer said it will also use the funds to improve the quality of its games and accelerate production on upcoming titles. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizFeb 12

Ubisoft restructuring sparks international strike as 1,200 staff walk out

Ubisoft restructuring sparks international strike as 1,200 staff walk outA three-day international strike is underway at Ubisoft following its latest restructuring, with at least 1,200 employees participating on the first day. As reported by Gamesindustry.biz, most of the action took place in France, with additional participation in Milan. The strike runs from February 10th to February 12th, 2026. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizFeb 12