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Why TapNation is banking on rewarded play

Why TapNation is banking on rewarded playHot on the heels of the rewarded UA boom - though as we noted in our chat with Mistplay, that hype has cooled - some developers are now also moving into rewarded play. The marketing and engagement approaches both have similarities - aiming to retain users with tantalising rewards. There are various types: long-standing rewarded ads offer in-game rewards for watching an ad. Rewarded UA operates outside the game, offering incentives tied to an external app. Embedded rewards, meanwhile, offer real-world incentives that can potentially be exchanged for cash and gift cards. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 26

How Monopoly Go's Pets Season sparked 12,000 fan submissions and community engagement

How Monopoly Go's Pets Season sparked 12,000 fan submissions and community engagementMobile games giant Scopely launched its latest Monopoly Go season in February with a focus on animals and the player community. Aptly named Pets Season, the period has seen original pet-themed tokens added to the mobile game, joining one of the Monopoly brand’s best-known tokens, Scottish terrier Scottie. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 26

The Esports Foundation appoints National Team Partners ahead of the Esports Nations Cup 2026 debut

The Esports Foundation appoints National Team Partners ahead of the Esports Nations Cup 2026 debutThe Esports Foundation has awarded National Team Partner status to organisations across more than 100 countries and territories ahead of the inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026. The event is set to take place in Riyadh from November 2nd to 29th 2026. The move introduces a structured global system for national esports teams, adding a new layer to the competitive ecosystem. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 26

AviaGames opens Global Trust Centre in Singapore to boost real-money game security

AviaGames opens Global Trust Centre in Singapore to boost real-money game securityMobile game company AviaGames has opened a new Global Trust Centre in Singapore to strengthen cybersecurity and data protection across its portfolio of real-money games. The company said the facility will serve as a central hub for managing global security standards and regulatory compliance as its player base continues to expand across multiple markets. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 26

The short drama disruption: What mobile game studios can learn from a new monetisation powerhouse

The short drama disruption: What mobile game studios can learn from a new monetisation powerhouseIn 2025, mobile in-app purchase spend reached about $167 billion (+10.6% Y/Y), and non-game apps overtook games in annual consumer spend for the first time (Sensor Tower). Short drama is one of the fastest-growing entertainment formats riding that wave. Short drama apps are mobile-first “episode” apps: short, cliffhanger-driven story scenes designed for quick consumption - think streaming-style storytelling compressed into minutes. They’re typically consumed by mainstream, binge-prone audiences who return frequently to continue the storyline. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 26

Sybo adds permanent competitive race mode to Subway Surfers after player demand

Sybo adds permanent competitive race mode to Subway Surfers after player demandSybo has launched a permanent competitive race mode in Subway Surfers to mark one of the game’s most significant gameplay updates since its launch in 2012. The new feature, called Showdown, will roll out globally on March 30th, allowing players to compete directly against one another in real-time races designed around scoring points and earning progression rewards. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 26

Meta cuts roughly 700 jobs as it shifts resources toward artificial intelligence infrastructure

Meta cuts roughly 700 jobs as it shifts resources toward artificial intelligence infrastructureMeta has laid off hundreds of employees across multiple teams as the company continues to redirect resources toward artificial intelligence development and infrastructure. As reported by The Information, the job cuts affect workers in recruiting, social media, sales and the company’s Reality Labs division, which develops virtual reality headsets and smart glasses. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 26

Verse8 secures $5m to scale its AI-driven game creation platform

Verse8 secures $5m to scale its AI-driven game creation platformAI-native publishing platform Verse8 has raised $5 million in seed funding to accelerate development of its AI-powered tool designed to simplify and speed up game creation. The funds will also go towards advancing its core AI systems, expanding creator onboarding programmes and scaling its publishing and distribution infrastructure. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 26

Budge Studios continues Nickelodeon partnership with global launch of Dora: Explore and Play

Budge Studios continues Nickelodeon partnership with global launch of Dora: Explore and PlayBudge Studios has continued its partnership with Nickelodeon through the global launch of Dora: Explore and Play. The deal marks the company’s return to the franchise that first helped establish its presence in the mobile games market. The new app is now available worldwide across major mobile storefronts. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 25

Savvy Games Group's CEO on M&A, China and rising Eastern influence

Savvy Games Group's CEO on M&A, China and rising Eastern influenceSavvy Games Group has fast become one of the most influential operators in the games business, backed by billions from Saudi Arabia. It owns Monopoly Go developer Scopely, which includes an entire network of global teams. Scopely itself has snapped up the team behind Pokémon Go and more recently a majority stake in Pixel Flow Loom Games, valuing the Türkiye studio in excess of $1 billion. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 25