Rebranded Tango Gameworks Inc. starts fresh with 2025
KRAFTON is committed to protecting Tango Gameworks Inc.’s existing game catalog and supporting the team in delivering fresh game experiences.
NCSoft prepares for a new era with its new Senior Vice President
Taewon Yun has joined NCsoft as Senior VP & Head of Game Strategy to lead the company into a new era by pioneering new genres and innovative approaches.
Imaginite Studios soft launches Match Legends after 1.5 years of development
Match Legends, the latest PvP match-3 game from Imaginite Studios entered soft launch after relentless dedication and a focus on global player engagement.
Exmox names Alejandro Spicker as Head of Human Resources
With 12 years of experience and proven expertise in transforming company cultures, Alejandro Spicker joins exmox GmbH to drive organizational success.
JJ Häll bids farewell to IGDA Finland Chair after 13 years
JJ Häll steps down as Chair of IGDA Finland after 13 years of service, highlighting major milestones, community growth, and welcoming new leadership.
GameTech: Lithuania’s first video game accelerator program
Lithuania’s GameTech accelerator kicks off to support 11 local gaming studios, driving growth in one of Europe’s fastest-growing gaming markets.
Poki’s 2024 milestones: A booming year for web gaming
Poki reports 8.1 billion gameplays and 500 million players in 2024, showcasing the rise of web-based gaming and its role in shaping the industry’s future.
Trap Master Squish Enemies surpasses 10 Million downloads
Mobsmile Games’ hybrid casual game, Trap Master Squish Enemies, has achieved over 10 million downloads, marking a significant milestone for the studio.
Marvel Rivals marketing analysis by SocialPeta
SocialPeta prepared an in-depth analysis for NetEase’s latest global hit, Marvel Rivals, revealing the latest stats and uncovering the secrets behind the game’s success. December 2024 welcomed gamers with a treat: two popular free-to-play games starting beta testing at the beginning of the month. Path of Exile 2 (POE 2) launched its beta on December 6, […]
DoubleU Games acquires Turkish studio Paxie Games, one of the Top 5 companies in fast-growing Merge 2 genre
DoubleU Games acquires 60% of Turkish mobile game studio Paxie Games for $27 million, making a strategic entry into the Merge-2 puzzle market.
Winners of StartGate Game Jam’24 announced!
The top three winning teams of StartGate Game Jam’24, held from December 13 to 15, 2024, have been announced!
Mobidictum 2024 recap and a happy new year!
The Mobidictum 2024 recap is here! From hosting groundbreaking events to expanding our reach globally, 2024 has been nothing short of incredible.
Scopely acquires Chengfeng Studio for $34.5 million
Chinese video game developer Perfect World has sold its Chengfeng Studio to Scopely. The acquisition will be completed by the end of next year.
2025 Predictions for the games industry
As the year comes to an end, we gathered insights from a panel of games industry professionals for them to share their 2025 predictions for the games industry.
Gem Capital interview: How to succeed in gaming venture capital
We interviewed Roman and Kirill Gurskiy, managing directors of GEM Capital, about their journey, venture capital strategies, and the games industry’s future.
Playable Factory launches IntroHook: Powerful 3-second hook generator with cutting-edge AI technology
IntroHook helps users overcome the toughest challenges in generating impactful intros through rapid testing and iteration, ensuring high retention as a result.
India emerges as a global gaming powerhouse in 2024
The Indian gaming industry is estimated to reach INR 33,243 crore ($3.915 billion USD) by FY28, showing a 15% compound annual growth rate (CAGR).
Queen’s Gambit developer Ripstone secures £600,000 IP-backed loan from NatWest
Ripstone is the first UK game studio to secure a loan using intellectual property (IP) as collateral, opening up new opportunities in the gaming industry.
Vgames raises $142 million for its third fund
Vgames raised $142M for its third fund, focused on supporting talented gaming teams globally and fostering innovation in the gaming industry.
No more 45-day wait periods -Aghanim announces instant payouts
Aghanim introduces Instant Payouts, eliminating 45-day payment delays for mobile game developers, enhancing financial flexibility and efficiency.
Coplay raises $1.2M pre-seed round to revolutionize game development with AI Copilot
The AI tool provides a chat interface for game developers to seamlessly control Unity, replacing complex nested menus and automating tedious tasks.
Turkish gaming market through SocialPeta’s lens | Crystal Bai interview
Crystal Bai, SocialPeta’s Senior Marketing Director, compared the strengths, weaknesses, and market dynamics of Turkish gaming studios and Southeast Asia.
Multiplatform games group Aonic welcomes €152 Million growth investment
Aonic secures €152M growth investment from Metric Capital Partners and Active Ownership to expand its gaming ecosystem and support game studios worldwide.
Ray Browser’s total funding reaches $6.5M following the latest investment round
Play Ventures and Samsung Next joined the latest fundraising round for Ray Browser, allowing for more hires, feature development, and strategic partnerships.
Moon Beast Productions secures $4.5M in funding to develop innovative ARPG
The investment will accelerate Moon Beast Productions’ development of an innovative Action Role-Playing Game (ARPG) that challenges conventional design paradigms.
Top IPs embrace mobile games: Pokémon, Jujutsu Kaisen & Tokyo Ghoul lead in November
The Pokémon mobile game Pokémon TCG Pocket has once again reached the top, with over 10 million downloads on a single platform in November.
How Unreal Engine elevates the player experience in Goodville | Alexey Meleshkevich interview
Goodville’s Founder and CEO, Alexey Meleshkevich, explains how Unreal Engine’s capabilities support and elevate players’ emotional well-being.
Agave Games secures $18 Million Series A led by Balderton and Felix Capital
Agave Games will utilize the funding to enhance its hit game Find the Cat and expand its portfolio with new puzzle titles, strengthening its position in the puzzle gaming market.
Voodoo and Hasbro announce Starscream for Mob Control in TRANSFORMERS Adventure
Starscream follows the popular releases of Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, and Megatron, adding a new layer of excitement and gameplay mechanics.
Get ready for the impending AI revolution with SuperPlatform | Ivan Trancik interview
SuperScale’s AI-driven game business analytics platform, SuperPlatform, aims to allow game companies to make data-driven decisions quickly and safely.
Dark Passenger: The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 veterans raise $3M
Dark Passenger is working on a next-gen multiplayer action game inspired by Feudal Japan, with veteran developers from CD Projeckt Red and RealTime Warriors.
Cooldown Games founded by seven long-time friends and industry veterans
Founded by veterans of Gearbox Entertainment, id Software, and Warner Bros, Cooldown Games aims to create engaging, time-efficient gaming experiences.
Meet the winners and finalists of the Apple App Store Awards 2024
Apple’s App Store Awards 2024 celebrates apps and games that shaped the year’s digital experiences from gaming to productivity.
LoopMe acquires Chartboost from Zynga to boost brand advertising results
LoopMe’s acquisition of Chartboost reflects its bold ambition to integrate AI-driven brand advertising within the digital app and web ecosystem.
How to enter Korea’s $6.77B mobile games market
South Korea is a hotbed of opportunity for mobile game developers, with a gaming ecosystem that generated $6.77 billion in revenue in 2024 alone.
Goodville and WHO collaborate to advance health and wellbeing
Through its partnership with WHO, Goodville introduces innovative features to equip players with science-backed health and wellness guidance.
Unleash your hybrid’s superpowers with Supersonic
Supersonic’s SuperHybrid competition offers an unparalleled opportunity for developers to elevate their hybrid games into profitable ventures.
Clear Angle Studios opens new studio in Culver City
Opened this fall, Clear Angle Studios’ new hub has already provided scanning services for five major film productions and three games industry projects.
Build A Rocket Boy, led by ex-GTA producer, acquires PlayFusion
Build A Rocket Boy acquires PlayFusion, led by former RuneScape CEO Mark Gerhard, to enhance its AAA game development and create compelling online experiences.
Games industry veteran Anuj Tandon joins BITKRAFT Ventures
The business and investment leader from KRAFTON, Anuj Tandon brings regional expertise to capitalize on growth potential of the Indian interactive media market.