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Google's Project Genie sparks fall in gaming shares as industry experts question use-case

Google's Project Genie sparks fall in gaming shares as industry experts question use-caseShares in some of the world’s largest public games companies fell on Friday after Google rolled out its AI-powered world-building tech Project Genie in the US. Available to Google AI Ultra subscribers in the country, the tech is able to build virtual worlds through text prompts and uploaded images. Users can choose their perspective, such as first-person or third-person, and then take control of their character to navigate the space. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizFeb 2

Nintendo’s Fire Emblem Heroes celebrates ninth anniversary and over $1.2bn in revenue

Nintendo’s Fire Emblem Heroes celebrates ninth anniversary and over $1.2bn in revenueNintendo’s most lucrative mobile game Fire Emblem Heroes is celebrating its ninth anniversary with dozens of gacha banners, limited-time events and advertisements for a spinoff title. Fire Emblem Heroes is Nintendo’s only mobile game to have surpassed $1 billion in lifetime player spending. The latest AppMagic estimates suggest it has exceeded $1.2bn since its release on February 2nd, 2017, though this does reflect significant slowdown from its spending peak. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizFeb 2

The Slingshot Formula: How Angry Birds joined forces with Star Wars

The Slingshot Formula: How Angry Birds joined forces with Star WarsThis is a book excerpt from The Slingshot Formula: How Angry Birds Launched Their Way from Indie Game to Global Icon, written by Pascal Clarysse. The book explores the business tactics, marketing strategies and stunts that helped build Angry Birds’ popularity in the eyes of the public. Check out our interview with Clarysse and former Rovio veterans about the rise of Angry Birds on our podcast here. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizFeb 2

Stillfront records $253m non-cash impairment charge

Stillfront records $253m non-cash impairment chargeSwedish games company Stillfront Group has revealed a non-cash impairment of SEK 2,258 million ($253m) related to goodwill and other acquisition-related intangible assets. The impairment follows the company’s annual impairment test and is primarily attributed to operations in Europe and North America. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizFeb 2

Gamescom LATAM 2026 launches business ticket sales with Early Bird discounts

Gamescom LATAM 2026 launches business ticket sales with Early Bird discountsGamescom LATAM has opened business ticket sales for its 2026 edition with Early Bird pricing available until February 23rd. The event, which takes place in Sao Paulo, Brazil, hosts a consumer expo for developers and publishers to showcase their games to the public, as well as a B2B element featuring networking opportunities and a conference schedule with talks on the latest industry trends. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizFeb 2

Tesoro XP raises $5.4m to scale its rewards platform for games

Tesoro XP raises $5.4m to scale its rewards platform for gamesRewards platform Tesoro XP has raised $5.4 million in seed funding to accelerate its core product and partnership roadmap. Tesoro said it will also use the funding to expand its SDK and publisher tools, grow its merchant and publisher network and scale its team ahead of a planned Q1 2026 launch. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizFeb 2

India's Union Budget commits $27.3m to talent development in creative sectors

India's Union Budget commits $27.3m to talent development in creative sectorsIndia's new Union Budget for 2026 has allocated ₹250 crore ($27.3m) for talent development in animation, visual effects, gaming and comics. The Game Developer Association of India (GDAI) has welcomed the fiscal budget for its focus on the creative sectors. The association called the moves a clear endorsement of industry-led efforts to build a new generation of the country’s interactive media workforce. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizFeb 2

Hot Five: Love and Deepspace’s second anniversary, Arknights: Endfield’s payment problems, and Aristocrat Leisure sells off Big Fish Games assets

Hot Five: Love and Deepspace’s second anniversary, Arknights: Endfield’s payment problems, and Aristocrat Leisure sells off Big Fish Games assetsTo help get you primed and ready for another week in mobile gaming, we’ve curated the biggest stories you need to know from the last seven days. 1) Love and Deepspace celebrates second anniversary as $1bn milestone draws near ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizFeb 2

South Korea to seek expanded Chinese game licence approvals in 2026 strategy

South Korea to seek expanded Chinese game licence approvals in 2026 strategySouth Korea’s government plans to formally request expanded approvals for Chinese game licences as part of its 2026 Economic Growth Strategy. As reported by Inven, the move was outlined by the Ministry of Economy and Finance and other ministries, which identified games as a key pillar of its “Attractive Growth Led by Culture” policy direction. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizFeb 2

One Pocket Gamer Connects mission delivered in multiple formats

One Pocket Gamer Connects mission delivered in multiple formatsTL;DR summaries, shorts, reels and snappy exercise bursts have never ranked higher on our day-to-day agendas. Whether or not we’re conscious of it, modern consumption habits optimise for efficiency. The global games industry is no exception. ... [ MORE ]

Latest Updates | PocketGamer.bizFeb 2