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Inside King’s London headquarters: "We have people in the London studio working on all of our titles"

Inside King’s London headquarters: "We have people in the London studio working on all of our titles"Candy Crush maker King has been in the business for more than 20 years, evolving through multiple phases from Facebook games to mobile phone hits. During those years, the company has also expanded beyond its Swedish home with offices in Berlin, Barcelona and London. Crucially, the Swedish giant was partly founded in London, where original CEO Riccardo Zacconi helped create the company. Since King opened its first London office 14 years ago, the location has served as its co-headquarters alongside Stockholm. It's the home base for many teams today. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizApr 2

Coffee Stain Malmö shuts down months after Embracer spinoff

Coffee Stain Malmö shuts down months after Embracer spinoffSwedish mobile developer Coffee Stain Malmö has closed less than six months after spinning off from Embracer Group. The closure was confirmed by Coffee Stain Malmö vice president of mobile Daniel Persson, who revealed on LinkedIn that his role at the company has come to an end following the shutdown of the Malmö office. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizApr 2

Closed beta for HoYoverse’s Petit Planet will feature new neighbours and enhanced Starsea Voyages

Closed beta for HoYoverse’s Petit Planet will feature new neighbours and enhanced Starsea VoyagesHoYoverse’s upcoming life simulator Petit Planet is entering its next closed beta on April 21st, 2026. Called the Stardrift Test, this will be an opportunity for select players to meet new characters and engage in activities at the Galactic Bazaar. There will also be "enhanced Starsea Voyage experiences". ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizApr 2

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery surpasses 160m downloads eight years after launch

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery surpasses 160m downloads eight years after launchJam City’s mobile role-playing title Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery has surpassed 160 million lifetime downloads as the game marks its eighth anniversary. The developer said players have collectively spent more than 100.7 billion minutes in the game over the past eight years, since it launched in 2018. This is up from 94bn minutes in seven years. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizApr 2

LY Corp acquires majority stake in Kakao Games with $198m investment

LY Corp acquires majority stake in Kakao Games with $198m investmentLY Corporation has become the largest shareholder in Odin: Valhalla Rising developer Kakao Games following a strategic investment of approximately ₩300 billion ($198 million). As reported by Seoul Economic Daily, the transaction will be executed through LAAA Investment, a special-purpose investment vehicle funded by LY Corporation, formerly known as LINE Yahoo. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizApr 2

Sonic Rumble rebranded to Sonic Rumble Party as it adds new features and removes game modes

Sonic Rumble rebranded to Sonic Rumble Party as it adds new features and removes game modesSega’s mobile party royale Sonic Rumble has been rebranded as Sonic Rumble Party, following numerous overhauls in its version 1.5 update. The update went live on March 16th, four months on from the game’s global launch last November, aiming to address player feedback and lean into casual play. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizApr 2

11 essential tips for maximising your time during ChinaJoy

11 essential tips for maximising your time during ChinaJoyFor most busy professionals, ChinaJoy in late July/early August feels like a lifetime away. Of course, you could book everything the week before, if you’re prepared to splash out on last-minute flights and spend a week in a hotel located uncomfortably far from the main action. Either that, or you could plan ahead. Early birds not only get the best flight prices and cheapest event tickets, but they also get the flexibility to choose flight times and secure the most convenient hotels. Speaking of early bird tickets, the super early bird discounts are available now for Pocket Gamer Connects Summit Shanghai on July 29th. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizApr 2

April Fool's Day 2026: Voodoo acquisition, Slush raises $4 trillion, a Warhammer 40,000 musical and KitKats

April Fool's Day 2026: Voodoo acquisition, Slush raises $4 trillion, a Warhammer 40,000 musical and KitKatsIt’s that time of year again when nothing on the internet can be trusted (or is that everyday these days?). Yes, it’s April Fool’s, a journalist’s favourite. It also appears to be a favourite of games companies, who have once again put together a range of fake announcements. Some are simple emails and graphics, while others have put together full-fledged trailers for things that just don’t exist. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizApr 1

From Helix Jump to Little Farm Story: How h8games reinvented itself

From Helix Jump to Little Farm Story: How h8games reinvented itselfOleg Batrakov is CEO & co-founder at h8games. Little Farm Story: Idle Tycoon, an idle arcade created by developer h8games and published by SayGames, has grown to over $1.2M in monthly IAP revenue just one year after its global launch. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizApr 1

Rec Room to shut down after failing to achieve profitability from 150m players

Rec Room to shut down after failing to achieve profitability from 150m playersSocial gaming platform Rec Room will shut down permanently on June 1st, 2026 after a decade-long run that attracted more than 150 million players worldwide. The company said the decision was driven by an inability to build a sustainable business model despite strong user engagement. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizApr 1