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Data digest: Kingshot outpaces Whiteout Survival, female players overlooked, casual market flat, January’s top titles, more
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (1015+ words) Every Wednesday we break down the latest data, research and financial results into digestible chunks. Read on for the numbers you need to know about without the fluff. This column is sponsored by Xsolla, offering the #1 web shop solution for…...
Xbox’s ‘play anywhere’ pitch has a fundamental flaw, and always will
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (794+ words) New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has some big decisions to make. Yesterday, we had a good look at the current state of Microsoft's mobile game empire, noting Sharma's pledge to "protect what works, and be brave enough to change what…...
Supercell is under fire for apparently ignoring Jynxzi’s role in Clash Royale’s comeback
1+ week, 6+ day ago (338+ words) Streamer Jynxzi is credited by many, including MrBeast, for kickstarting Clash Royale's return to the top grossing charts. But Supercell's narrative around the game's sudden spike doesn't mention influencers at all " and Jynxzi isn't happy. The influencer-led furore began shortly…...
Supercell boss laments “coasting” mobile industry as Clash Royale stars in 2025 results
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1099+ words) Supercell revealed its 2025 financials today as well as posting boss Ilkka Paananen's annual blog, which contained his thoughts on the mobile game industry's current lack of innovation, how Clash Royale caught fire in the last year and what went wrong…...
Roblox hypes AI content generation and older player potential after strong financials
2+ week, 2+ day ago (449+ words) Shares in Roblox popped by over 20% after posting a strong set of financials late last week. CEO David Baszucki also talked up future Roblox content as being driven by its AI tools and monetised harder by serving older players better....
January’s top grossing mobile games
3+ week, 23+ hour ago (638+ words) Here are last month's top grossing mobile games based on in-app purchase earnings, according to'Appmagic'data. These IAP estimates do not include ad revenue, web shop spend, Apple and Google's 30% cut or revenue from China's Android ecosystem. There's commentary on which…...
January’s top mobile game downloads
3+ week, 1+ day ago (596+ words) Here are the top mobile game downloads from last month, according to'Appmagic'data. Appmagic's estimates do not include numbers from China's fractured Android market. There's also commentary on January's most notable trends from the top 20 and beyond below. In between these…...
Why non-gaming companies are hot on mobile game talent
4+ week, 1+ day ago (523+ words) The last few years in the games industry have been brutal. After waves of layoffs, studio closures and project cancellations, even if you haven't been directly affected by these cuts, you are forgiven for looking for a way out. Luckily…...
Ubisoft reorg puts Kolibri, Ketchapp, Hungry Shark and more into casual mobile arm
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (318+ words) Ubisoft's ongoing reorganisation means that its mobile and casual games will all now be housed in what it is calling "Creative House 5'. One mobile game has been cancelled as part of the reshuffle. Ubisoft also plans to reduce costs by…...
Critics week: Marvel Snap thrills by turning its players into game designers
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (258+ words) We're trying something a bit different this week. We asked five game critics for a piece on a mobile game they play regularly, but never get to actually write about. Our final piece is from legendary games writer and author…...