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February 2026 mobile game charts: Have the top risers over the past few years all peaked?

February 2026 mobile game charts: Have the top risers over the past few years all peaked?Below you can see the latest top games and companies by downloads and revenue for February 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.bizMar 30

Epic layoffs spark launch of ‘Awesome People List’ job site for more than 1,000 displaced staff

Epic layoffs spark launch of ‘Awesome People List’ job site for more than 1,000 displaced staffA former Epic Games employee has launched a dedicated job listing website to help more than 1,000 colleagues affected by the company’s recent layoffs connect with new employment opportunities across the games industry. Dubbed the ‘Awesome People List', the site was created by former Epic Games senior program manager for UEFN Accelerators Lee Graham, who was among those impacted by the cuts. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 30

Fortnite lands 5.7m downloads on Google Play after comeback, but chart rankings are mixed

Fortnite lands 5.7m downloads on Google Play after comeback, but chart rankings are mixedFortnite has amassed an estimated 5.7 million downloads on the Play Store since its global return on March 19th, 2026. According to AppMagic data, Epic Games’ flagship has spent nine consecutive days in the top 10 most-downloaded list, breaking in at third place on March 21st. Fortnite rose to second place on March 22nd, behind Free Fire Max: Lost Treasure, then spent the next seven days back in third place. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 30

"After our five years of tests, we think only hybrid monetisation will work in Africa"

"After our five years of tests, we think only hybrid monetisation will work in Africa"For many game studios entering Africa, the biggest mistake is assuming the continent behaves like a conventional market. In practice, success depends less on raw data and more on understanding how people actually pay, play and spend. To unpack what that looks like in practice, we caught up with the Kiro'o Games CEO Olivier Madiba to examine what is working, what is failing and where the real opportunities lie. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 30

Sett raises $30m to scale AI-driven marketing automation platform

Sett raises $30m to scale AI-driven marketing automation platformSett has raised $30 million in a Series B funding round to scale its AI-driven marketing automation platform. As reported by CalcalisTech, the company plans to use the new capital to accelerate product development and expand globally, with ambitions to move beyond gaming into adjacent sectors such as fintech, mobile applications and e-commerce by the end of 2026. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 30

Asmodee acquires ATM Gaming in €180m deal to expand social board game portfolio

Asmodee acquires ATM Gaming in €180m deal to expand social board game portfolioBoard game giant Asmodee has agreed to acquire French publisher ATM Gaming SAS in a deal with a purchase price of €180 million ($206.3m). The deal combines cash payments and the issuance of class B shares as the company deepens its position in the fast-growing social games segment. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 30

Was Epic's app store battle worth it? | Week in Mobile Games podcast

Was Epic's app store battle worth it? | Week in Mobile Games podcastPocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple, deputy editor Paige Cook and news editor Aaron Astle talk through the latest games industry news on the 87th episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast. On this week’s show we discuss: ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 30

Baobab to adapt Roblox hits Deepwoken, Natural Disaster Survival and Barry’s Prison Run for film and TV

Baobab to adapt Roblox hits Deepwoken, Natural Disaster Survival and Barry’s Prison Run for film and TVBaobab Studios has secured exclusive film and television rights to three popular titles from the Roblox ecosystem to transform user-generated game worlds into long-form animated franchises. As reported by Deadline, the Emmy-winning animation studio led by Eric Darnell and Maureen Fan will adapt Natural Disaster Survival, Barry’s Prison Run and Deepwoken into animated features and series in collaboration with their original creators. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 30

The true cost of Google's Level Up: What the fee table doesn't show

The true cost of Google's Level Up: What the fee table doesn't showChris Hewish, President of Xsolla breaks down the details of Google's latest Play update for PocketGamer.biz and outlines what developers need to know.If Android is a big part of your business, Google’s latest Play update has probably caught your attention. On the surface, it looks like good news. Fees are coming down and the messaging is all about choice and openness. But once you get into the details, you can see the tradeoffs. The update introduces a new fee structure, along with programs and requirements that shape how you build, how you monetise, and how tied you become to the Google ecosystem over time. After going through the details, here’s how I’m thinking about it. The fee table matters, but the real tradeoffs show up in the add-ons, requirements and long-term strings attached.The good news is you don’t have to treat this like an all-or-nothing decision. Let’s break down what actually changed, where the real costs tend to show up and the questions worth asking before you opt into anything. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 30

Metasports appoints head of marketing to scale Hitwicket globally

Metasports appoints head of marketing to scale Hitwicket globallyMobile-first competitive sports gaming company Metasports has appointed Manoj Kadarla as head of marketing to expand the reach of its flagship cricket strategy game Hitwicket beyond India. In his new role, Kadarla will oversee marketing across Metasports’ current and upcoming portfolio, leading user acquisition, brand development, partnerships and social strategy. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizMar 30