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What happens now for Xbox's mobile ambitions?This article was first published in the PocketGamer.biz newsletter. Sign up for more pieces like this straight to your inbox right here. It's the end of an era at Microsoft. This week the games division descended into chaos with sweeping layoffs, game cancellations, a studio closure, and a frankly terrible communications strategy.You can read our coverage of the layoffs here, as well as the end of Warcraft Rumble development here. In this piece, I’ll focus on the state of play of the Xbox mobile strategy. You can expect more analysis on the Week in Mobile Games podcast. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizJul 5

A dark day for Xbox | Week in Mobile Games podcastPocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple and news editor Aaron Astle discuss the latest games industry news on the 59th episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast. On this week’s show we cover: ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizJul 5

Layoffs at Xbox raise questions about its future, and Rovio needs the greenlight from Sega | 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.bizJul 4

Genshin Impact saurians guideTurns out Natlan’s dragons aren’t as big and scary as we thought - they’re actually Genshin Impact saurians, which are lizard-like creatures that hang around with humans in each tribe. Travelers can interact with points to make use of saurian abilities like gliding across the water and scaling the side of steep cliffs. If you want to get some Natlan characters to go with your saurians, grab these Genshin Impact codes and check the current Genshin Impact banner . Or, see what’s happening in the next Genshin Impact update as we explore new areas. Continue reading Genshin Impact saurians guide MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: Genshin Impact next banner , Genshin Impact tier list , Genshin Impact codes

Pocket TacticsJul 4

The best mobile strategy games in 2025When it comes to the best mobile strategy games , we're living in a golden age. Whether in terms of the remasters of classics like Company of Heroes or strikeout new IPs, like Bad North, reinventing classic game formats. What is true for strategy, will always be true, and so it often represents a realm with elegant simplicity at its heart. Look at Bad North and you'll see how that ancient strategic simplicity compliments the medium of mobile perfectly. But if scale is also what ye crave, mobile in all its great versatility can give you that. Titles like Plague Inc. or Rebel Inc. offer strategy on par with PC games, in short, because they are PC games! And as technology improves, the sky is truly the limit in terms of what strategy can accomplish, when paired with mobile as a platform. If you want to upgrade your on-the-go experience, check out our guides on the best portable gaming consoles and on the best iPhone for games to find your new favorite travel companion. Continue reading The best mobile strategy games in 2025 MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: Bad North review , Best mobile strategy games

Pocket TacticsJul 4

Voting begins for the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2025Voting has officially begun for the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2025 have been revealed. The event aims to celebrate the very best in the business, shining a light on all parts of the ecosystem, from the developers, publishers and games, to the services, tools and tech that help keep this industry ticking. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizJul 4

The ZZZ 2.1 update is bringing spooky stories, swimsuits, and summer vibesEvery Zenless Zone Zero update is set to add fresh content to the world of New Eridu, introducing new characters and banners, exciting events, quality quests, and more. So, if you want to keep track of every ZZZ livestream and all the enticing expansions coming to Hoyoverse’s urban fantasy ARPG, you’re in the right place. Of course, we’ve also got an up-to-date guide to all the new Zenless Zone Zero codes to help you save up and pull your favorite Zenless Zone Zero characters on the current and upcoming Zenless Zone Zero banners . We’ve also got all the latest details on the zany Zenless Zone Zero Proxies , Belle and Wise. Continue reading The ZZZ 2.1 update is bringing spooky stories, swimsuits, and summer vibes MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: Zenless Zone Zero banners , Zenless Zone Zero tier list , Zenless Zone Zero codes

Pocket TacticsJul 4

New release roundup: Angry Birds Bounce, Mo.co, Goat Simulator 3 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.bizJul 4

Zenless Zone Zero celebrates first anniversary with $442.1m, just 23% of Genshin Impact’s year oneHoYoverse’s urban fantasy RPG Zenless Zone Zero celebrates its first anniversary today, July 4th, 2025, after earning $442.1 million on mobile in its first 12 months. It’s a modest sum compared to Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, which each surpassed $1 billion in their first year on mobile. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizJul 4

The value of retargeting players and when to do it"77% of your users are lost three days after install on average," says RTB House gaming account director Vera Manhoso. "This is where you’re missing out." ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizJul 4