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Netflix drops Warner Bros. Discovery deal as Paramount wins bidding war

Netflix drops Warner Bros. Discovery deal as Paramount wins bidding warNetflix has effectively dropped its mega $82.7 billion deal for Warner Bros. Discovery after refusing to counter Paramount Skydance’s “superior proposal”. The two entertainment giants have been in a bidding war in recent months, with Paramount’s latest bid worth $31 per share in cash. After Warner notified Netflix of the deal and asked for a counter offer, Netflix declined. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizFeb 27

Inside Game of Thrones: Legends’ long-term design strategy

Inside Game of Thrones: Legends’ long-term design strategyMore than a year on from release, Zynga's Game of Thrones: Legends has moved past its initial launch state and into live ops with new champions, systems and live content that is shaped by both player data and community feedback. According to lead designer Christopher Magoun, the team’s focus has been on steady iteration rather than resets, refining systems, layering mechanics and expanding the game roster in ways that deepen the game's strategy without impacting balance. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizFeb 26

UK's ASA issues enforcement notice on loot box transparency in ads and app store listings

UK's ASA issues enforcement notice on loot box transparency in ads and app store listingsThe UK’s Committee of Advertising Practices, a sister-organisation of the Advertising Standards Authority, has issued an Enforcement Notice over loot box transparency in ads and app store pages. The regulator said that use of loot boxes in a game must be clearly and prominently displayed in ads and on App Store and Google Play store listings. The Enforcement Notice comes as the group claims it has seen a number of cases where the presence of loot boxes hasn’t been made clear on app store listings. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizFeb 26

Tencent reportedly in talks to take small stake in Block Blast! developer Hungry Studio

Tencent reportedly in talks to take small stake in Block Blast! developer Hungry StudioTencent is reportedly in talks to acquire a small stake in Block Blast! developer Hungry Studio. As reported by Bloomberg, discussions have been ongoing for several months and could result in an investment announcement soon, although no final decision has been made. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizFeb 26

"Diversity isn't a 'nice to have', it’s essential to building great games"

"Diversity isn't a 'nice to have', it’s essential to building great games"At Pocket Gamer Connects London 2026, we highlighted the women and non-binary people shortlisted for the Aurora Awards UK - based on nominations received by the industry - live on stage, giving recognition and visibility to the leading names significantly impacting the UK games industry. Following the event, we caught up with some of them to gain deeper insight into their work and visions. In this interview, we speak to Liz Prince, the business manager at Amiqus, founder at G Into Gaming and co-founder at Empower-Up. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizFeb 26

Saga and Etermax partner to launch AI-powered social agent for Trivia Crack mascot Willy

Saga and Etermax partner to launch AI-powered social agent for Trivia Crack mascot WillyWeb3 and AI tech firm Saga and mobile game studio Etermax have launched an AI-powered character agent for Trivia Crack mascot Willy. Both companies said the move turns the popular in-game host into an interactive social companion designed to drive installs and engagement. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizFeb 26

Scopely brings Hello Kitty and Friends to Monopoly Go in limited-time crossover

Scopely brings Hello Kitty and Friends to Monopoly Go in limited-time crossoverScopely has unveiled a limited-time collaboration with Sanrio to bring Hello Kitty and Friends characters to Monopoly Go. Taking place from March 10th to 29th, the event will introduce themed mini games, collectibles and cosmetic items inspired by Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, My Melody, Keroppi, Pompompurin, Pochacco and Kuromi. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizFeb 26

Helika and Avalanche bring Accelerator Demo Day to San Francisco featuring top studios and a first look at Helika’s Publishing Engine

Helika and Avalanche bring Accelerator Demo Day to San Francisco featuring top studios and a first look at Helika’s Publishing EngineHelika and Avalanche will host a joint Accelerator Demo Day at Pocket Gamer Connects Summit San Francisco on Monday, March 9th, 2026. The showcase caps a 12-week program designed to help game studios build, launch and scale on Avalanche - backed by funding, hands-on mentorship and Helika’s data and publishing support. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizFeb 25

Umamusume: Pretty Derby movie director talks creative decisions and adapting games to the big screen

Umamusume: Pretty Derby movie director talks creative decisions and adapting games to the big screenUmamusume: Pretty Derby has proven wildly popular since its release, a revenue force to be reckoned with for exactly five years. What started out as a game project ultimately evolved into a transmedia brand ahead of the curve, with an anime released in the middle of game development in 2018. Cygames’ mobile game eventually followed in February 2021 to immediate success, racing to billions of dollars in player spending in Japan. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizFeb 25

British Business Bank and Haatch pledge £32m to UK angel investment syndicates

British Business Bank and Haatch pledge £32m to UK angel investment syndicatesThe British Business Bank will invest £25 million into what it calls the UK’s most promising and diverse angel syndicates - including those that fund games companies. The platform is managed by the bank’s partner Haatch, an early stage VC firm. The pledge follows an initial investment of £7m into five syndicates last year, bringing the total to £32m to date. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizFeb 25