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Pocket Mortys to shut down after 10 years

Pocket Mortys to shut down after 10 yearsMobile RPG Pocket Mortys is to close down after 10 years on April 13th. The title was first launched in January 2016 and is based on the popular Adult Swim cartoon series Rick & Morty. The title uses similar mechanics to the Pokémon franchise, with Rick capturing various Mortys and battling them against others. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizJan 30

Delphi Interactive appoints ex-Konami tech director Julien Merceron as new CTO

Delphi Interactive appoints ex-Konami tech director Julien Merceron as new CTOOne of the teams behind Netflix's upcoming exclusive FIFA game, Delphi Interactive, has appointed games tech veteran Julien Merceron as its new chief technology officer. Merceron has over 30 years of leadership experience across major games and technology companies, including Konami, Bandai Namco, Square Enix Group, Ubisoft, and IO Interactive. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizJan 30

Tickets now live for Pocket Gamer Connects Barcelona 2026 on June 15th and 16th

Tickets now live for Pocket Gamer Connects Barcelona 2026 on June 15th and 16thAlthough only in its second year, Pocket Gamer Connects Barcelona is the brightest ray of Iberian sunshine in an already dazzling PGC 2026 lineup.Set within the exquisite, exciting surroundings of this major European cultural and tech centre, the event holds the honour of the strongest ever PGC debut, having immediately established itself as the region's ultimate way to engage in games industry networking. This two-day conference will bring together over 1,000 influential games industry professionals focused on doing business, exchanging ideas, learning new insights, and connecting on everything related to mobile, PC, console, AI and HTML5.More than 100 expert speakers will cover core aspects of the sector through themed conference tracks tackling the hottest topics and key issues facing the global games industry in 2026 and beyond.Expect an enthusiasm and energy you only find in the rarest of conferences – the location helps! – as PGC Barcelona offers an unparalleled opportunity to boost your knowledge, your business, and your networking, all within the architectural brilliance of one of the world's great cities.Missed it last year? Brighten up your prospects for 2026: Super Early Bird tickets are now live, with savings of up to £260 on full price rates! Tickets are available now from the official event website. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizJan 30

Record engagement on Roblox, Netflix Games’ cloud focus and Pokémon Go’s event strategy | Week in Views

Record engagement on Roblox, Netflix Games’ cloud focus and Pokémon Go’s event strategy | 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.bizJan 30

Dashy Crashy 100! wins the Mobile Very Big Indie Pitch at Pocket Gamer Connects London 2026

Dashy Crashy 100! wins the Mobile Very Big Indie Pitch at Pocket Gamer Connects London 2026Dashy Crashy 100! secured first place at the Mobile edition of the Very Big Indie Pitch during Pocket Gamer Connects London - the first event of 2026! Pocket Gamer Connects was back in London again, for Pocket Gamer Connects London - where it all began. The event was jam-packed with tons of talks, pannels and discussions, serving as a two-day celebration of the culture of game development. Alongside all of this, there were tones of different fringe events like this to take part in, including the VBIP. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizJan 30

Liftoff Mobile targets $5.17bn valuation in planned IPO

Liftoff Mobile targets $5.17bn valuation in planned IPOLiftoff Mobile has launched the roadshow for its proposed initial public offering (IPO), as it moves toward a potential listing on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. The company has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer 25.4 million shares, with an additional 3.81m shares available through a 30-day overallotment option. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizJan 30

New release roundup: Candy Crush Crushable, Dokimon Quest, Tetris Block Party, and more

New release roundup: Candy Crush Crushable, Dokimon Quest, Tetris Block Party, 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.bizJan 30

Saudi Esports Federation signs deals with Yalla Group to support esports growth

Saudi Esports Federation signs deals with Yalla Group to support esports growthThe Saudi Esports Federation has partnered with Yalla Group to support the development of a sustainable gaming and esports ecosystem. As part of their shared vision in supporting Vision 2030 and the National Gaming and Esports Strategy, both the Saudi Esports Federation and Yalla Group signed two Memorandum of Understandings to advance esports in Saudi Arabia. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizJan 30

Self-funding rises among game workers as layoffs persist and union interest grows

Self-funding rises among game workers as layoffs persist and union interest growsOver one-third of game workers rely mainly on self-funding for projects, while publishing deals are the next most common source of support. That's according to a new 2026 State of the Game Industry Survey by GDC Festival of Gaming, which showed that co-development contracts, private investment, and venture capital remain limited. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizJan 30

Dubai launches GameForward accelerator to support Emirati game developers

Dubai launches GameForward accelerator to support Emirati game developersDubai has launched a new accelerator programme aimed at supporting Emirati game developers named GameForward. The programme is open to individual Emirati developers and teams with at least one Emirati founder, supporting both early-stage creators and teams aiming to scale existing projects. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizJan 30