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PocketGamer.biz Podcast: Skillz, Beamable and the live ops shift

PocketGamer.biz Podcast: Skillz, Beamable and the live ops shiftRecorded live on-site at GDC, PocketGamer.biz Podcast hosts Peggy Anne Salz and Craig Chapple sit down with Skillz head of new content Robert Burnett and Beamable CPO Jon Radoff to unpack the recent acquisition of the latter company. Skillz is expanding out from its competitive gaming focus and wants to expand its own offerings to help teams build, operate and monetise their games. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizApr 8

Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen on a 25-year career in mobile gaming

Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen on a 25-year career in mobile gamingIlkka Paananen has built an illustrious career in gaming. He’s most famous as the CEO of Supercell, whose teams have built globally successful games from Clash of Clans, Hay Day and Boom Beach to Clash Royale and Brawl Stars. He’s now being awarded the BAFTA Fellowship, an accolade that celebrates individuals for achievements across their career in the screen arts. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizApr 8

March 2026 mobile game charts: Brawl Stars revenue rises nearly 50%

March 2026 mobile game charts: Brawl Stars revenue rises nearly 50%Below you can see the latest top games and companies by downloads and revenue for March 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.bizApr 8

“The centre of the game industry isn’t moving from West to East it’s dissolving entirely”: The Mobile Mavens on gaming’s global power shift

“The centre of the game industry isn’t moving from West to East it’s dissolving entirely”: The Mobile Mavens on gaming’s global power shiftThe global games industry has long been shaped by Western development, but momentum across Eastern markets has been growing. Strong engagement, as well as rising revenues and increased M&A across these regions have prompted debate over whether industry power is shifting East. Some urge that the change reflects not a replacement of one region by another but a more interconnected market. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizApr 8

UK games sector loses 1,537 jobs as 14-year growth streak ends

UK games sector loses 1,537 jobs as 14-year growth streak endsThe UK video games sector lost a net 1,537 development jobs between April 2024 and September 2025. That's according to the new Making Games in the UK report from industry trade body TIGA. The figure represents a 4.5% annualised decline and ends 14 consecutive years of workforce growth. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizApr 8

Tickets now live for Pocket Gamer Connects Nordics on October 20th to 21st

Tickets now live for Pocket Gamer Connects Nordics on October 20th to 21stIt's familiar, it's trusted and it's where the Nordic games industry has gathered annually since 2014. As the trees shed their leaves and autumn falls over the Finnish landscape, Pocket Gamer Connects will return to Helsinki on October 20th to 21st. But just like the birches mature and get bigger year-on-year, our traditional event has grown, now taking on a new, Nordic label for 2026. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizApr 8

Sony Interactive Entertainment acquires UK-based machine learning firm Cinemersive Labs

Sony Interactive Entertainment acquires UK-based machine learning firm Cinemersive LabsSony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has acquired UK-based machine learning and computer vision company Cinemersive Labs to advance visual technologies for games. SIE said the acquisition is part of its intent to deepen technical capabilities in areas that directly impact gameplay visuals and performance, particularly as expectations around realism and immersion continue to rise across the industry. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizApr 8

Maysalward launches Golden Agers workshop for 65+ gamers

Maysalward launches Golden Agers workshop for 65+ gamersJordan-based game developer Maysalward has launched a new initiative to bring older adults into the world of games and technology through hands-on training for people aged 65 and above. Called the Golden Agers workshop, the full-day programme focuses on helping seniors build confidence with digital tools while exploring games that support memory, coordination, and social connection. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizApr 8

AppLovin announces leadership succession plans and appoints new independent chairperson

AppLovin announces leadership succession plans and appoints new independent chairpersonAppLovin has revealed a series of leadership succession plans across its executive team alongside the appointment of Craig Billings as independent chairperson of the company’s board of directors. Chief executive officer Adam Foroughi will remain in his current role and continue as a member of the board. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizApr 8

Ilkka Paananen to be awarded BAFTA Fellowship

Ilkka Paananen to be awarded BAFTA FellowshipSupercell CEO and co-founder Ilkka Paananen will be honoured with a BAFTA Fellowship at the BAFTA Games Awards on Friday, April 17th. It’s the highest accolade awarded by the independent arts charity. The honour celebrates individuals who have driven innovation, creativity and positive change in the screen arts during their career. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizApr 8