Industry first: Candy Crush Solitaire launches simultaneously on alternative stores
Flexion and King partnered to launch Candy Crush Solitaire simultaneously across Apple, Google, and 5 alternative stores, setting an industry-first milestone.
Ex-King and Apple team raise $9M to launch Metica’s AI revolution in gaming
Metica secures $9M seed funding to revolutionize gaming with AI-driven personalization, UA growth, and monetization, backed by top investors.
Global Game Jam and Games for Change partnered to make the world’s largest student game jam
The partnership will expand Global Game Jam Next for middle and high school students internationally and launch a new initiative for university students.
77% of game developers expect industry growth in 2025
77% of respondents are optimistic about industry growth; 73% anticipate more acquisitions and exits, 71% expect fewer layoffs and studio closures.
Good Old Games expands its game preservation efforts in Europe
Good Old Games' next step is to expand institutional collaboration with museums and governmental and non-governmental organizations worldwide.
Aonic invests initial $10M in Mega Fortuna as part of $70M acquisition strategy
Based in Bursa, Türkiye, Mega Fortuna boasts 10 million MAUs for its mobile gaming discovery and loyalty platform.