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Sony Launches QSSR AI Upscaling for Standard PS5
Sony has introduced QSSR, a new AI upscaling technology for the standard PlayStation 5, first available via free updates for Marvel’s Wolverine and Ghost
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Games on Taps and Timers: Free Fire, Bang Bang, PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty Mobile, Clash Royale and Clash of Clans and Brawl Stars.
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EU CPC Network Launches Virtual Currency Probe Into Mobile
The EU Consumer Protection Cooperation Network has initiated coordinated actions against ten major game publishers, including Activision Blizzard
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Witcher 3 Remastered Tops 2026 Metacritic With Free Upgrade
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered launched as a free upgrade for existing owners, achieving a Metacritic score of 94 to lead 2026's critical rankings.
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YouTube Playables Expands to Over 50 Markets with AI Builder
YouTube's instant-play gaming platform, Playables, is now available in more than 50 markets globally, offering web-based games without downloads.
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EU Kids Act Imposes Sweeping Age and Design Rules on Mobile
The EU Kids Act proposal mandates strict age verification, disables addictive features by default, and requires parental controls for all online games
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Call of Duty Warzone Operator Skin Toggle Explained
Activision will introduce an Operator Skin Toggle in Warzone Season 1, allowing players to replace other players' non-Modern Warfare 4 skins with default
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Starform's Fasulo on AI, small teams and player funding
Starform CEO Lou Fasulo discusses how AI boosts throughput for his 26-person team, the philosophy behind keeping the studio small, and why he believes
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King avoids major Xbox layoffs, gains Microsoft Casual Games
King has largely escaped the latest round of 268 Xbox job cuts and will now oversee Microsoft Casual Games, according to an Xbox blog.
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Japan mobile game revenue hits $10bn despite
Sensor Tower data shows Japan generated over $10 billion in mobile game IAP revenue in the past year, ranking second in Asia, even as downloads fell 5.4%.
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Mobile Game Distribution Fragments as Friction Eases
Flexion's Victor Horbach says regulatory changes and rising costs are pushing developers to consider alternative app stores and direct-to-consumer models
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AppLovin Reports $20 Billion in Annual Mobile Game Ad Spend
AppLovin CEO Adam Foroughi revealed the company's platform now handles $20 billion in annual ad spend, a 60% year-over-year increase.
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Clash of Critters earns $45.6m for Lilith Games
Lilith Games' new title Clash of Critters has generated $45.6 million in player spending across four months, with a record $19.1 million in its fourth
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Order Automatica Review: Dark Fantasy Balatro-Like
A review of the mobile auto-battler Order Automatica, which combines Balatro-like synergy mechanics with a dark fantasy setting on a 3x3 grid.
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Netmarble Monster Launches RAVEN2 Fresh Start Server ZERO
Netmarble Monster has launched the Fresh Start Server ZERO for its MMORPG RAVEN2, aiming to reduce pay-to-win pressure and progression gaps for new players
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Apple's iPhone Duo Foldable Sparks Mobile Gaming Debate
Apple's new £1,999 foldable iPhone, the Duo, has prompted mobile games industry experts to weigh its potential impact on game design, performance, and
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Mobile Games Industry Sees Executive Shifts in September
A wave of executive changes swept the mobile games sector in September 2026, with high-profile departures at Rovio and Apple, leadership transitions at
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Mattel Game Studios Aims for a Mobile Hit Like Monopoly Go
Mattel has fully acquired its mobile game studio and rebranded it as Mattel Game Studios, with COO Devin Nambiar stating the ambition is to build a major
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Tetsuya Mizuguchi eyes more mobile ports after Lumines
Lumines creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi says the successful mobile launch of Lumines Remastered could lead to more of his games coming to phones.
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Mega Man and Lil Wayne join Fortnite with free skin event
Fortnite's Chapter 7 Season 4 adds Mega Man and Lil Wayne. A competitive tournament offers a free Mega Man skin, while Lil Wayne's Icon Series bundle
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Honor of Kings Tops August Mobile Game Revenue Charts
Honor of Kings led mobile game earnings in August with over $150 million, while Gossip Harbor broke into second place with a record $112 million, according
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August's Top Mobile Game Downloads Revealed
Appmagic data shows Roblox and Free Fire Max led downloads again, while Gangstar Mirage City and Bus Traffic Fever made big gains.
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Rust Mobile Delivers Full Survival Crafting Experience
Rust Mobile successfully translates the complex PC survival game to touchscreens with highly customizable controls and stable performance, though graphics
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Xbox Game Pass Cloud Playtime Limits Signal Mobile Retreat
Xbox Game Pass is imposing a 15-hour monthly limit on cloud gaming this November, a move Pocket Gamer argues ends its push to dominate mobile.
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Bold Games CEO Ulaş Mergen on Prototyping Speed and AI
Ulaş Mergen, CEO of Bold Games, discusses the studio's approach to product innovation in casual puzzle games, its $6 million seed investment, and how AI is
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Bingo Blitz Daily Credit Links for September 2026
Pocket Gamer is compiling daily links for free Bingo Blitz credits throughout September 2026, detailing official methods and warning against third-party
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Morocco's Gamescom Pavilion Highlights Mobile Gaming
Morocco's debut national pavilion at Gamescom 2026 showed three promising mobile-bound titles, signaling the country's growing focus on game development.
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Palworld Online mobile pre-registration opens in South Korea
Palworld Online, the mobile version of the hit creature-collecting game, has opened for pre-registration in South Korea via a new Google Play listing.
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Call of Duty: Mobile Announces Honkai Impact 3rd Crossover
Call of Duty: Mobile will launch a collaboration with Honkai Impact 3rd on September 9, introducing themed operators, a new roguelike mode, and battle
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Heroes of History Tier List Ranks Leaders
A tier list for the mobile game Heroes of History ranks leaders like Vlad Dracula and Albert Einstein based on power and role, advising on team building
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Honor of Kings Games Could Challenge Riot
Hands-on demos for Honor of Kings: World and Honor of Kings: Ace at Gamescom 2026 suggest Tencent's new games could challenge Riot's dominance with polished and accessible entries into their respective genres.
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Rockstar launches GTA Online roleplay server
Rockstar Games has officially launched nopixel V, a new GTA Online roleplay server. A closed beta begins September 8, 2026, featuring a finished Mile High Club and special Twitch Drops.
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Dungeon Rush: 5 Essential Beginner Tips
A guide for new Dungeon Rush players covers resource collection, loot management, idle progression, settings optimization, and the role of ads.
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Lasse Seppänen leaves Supercell for new AI
Longtime Supercell executive Lasse Seppänen has left the company after over seven years. He plans to form a new UK-based game studio in 2027, motivated by AI advancements and a passion for new IPs and digital card games.
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Savvy Games Group CEO Brian Ward Steps Down
Savvy Games Group CEO Brian Ward is leaving the company. Turqi Alnowaiser of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund will serve as interim acting CEO.
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Top Casino Apps for Real Money in Mexico
IGN reviews Mexico's best real-money casino apps, covering licensing, game variety, secure payments, downloads, and popular mobile games.
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Turkey's Games Industry: A Global Mobile
Turkey's mobile games sector is a global capital due to expertise in casual games and user acquisition, but heavy reliance on puzzle genres is a risk.
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Brian Douglas launches mobile extraction
Former Treyarch level designer Brian Douglas self-funded and released Android shooter Rift Raider Extraction in seven weeks after failing to secure funding
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Korean Mobile Games Shine at Gamescom 2026
A report from Gamescom 2026 highlights three upcoming mobile games from the Korean pavilion: the roguelike 'Midnight Study', the Survivors-like 'Survival Larva', and the cat-collecting puzzle game 'Arrows & Cats'.
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Yahoo Games DAU up 60% after relaunch
Yahoo Games has grown its daily active users by over 60% since its January relaunch, driven by a partnership with King on the daily puzzle game Crushable.
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Fable Reboot: 15-20 Hour Story, Dynamic
Playground Games and Eidos Montréal's Fable reboot will launch on February 27, 2027. The main story will take 15-20 hours, with a similar amount of side content and unlimited life simulation replayability.
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Soft Launch Roundup: Supercell, EA, Tencent
Supercell, EA, Tencent, Moon Active, Zynga, and Meta have major mobile games currently in regional testing, with details on their availability and status.
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María Sayans wins Mobile Legend award 2026
Ustwo Games CEO María Sayans is named Mobile Legend at the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2026, honoring her career contributions to mobile gaming.
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PGC Summit Montréal 2026 Details
The PG Connects Summit Montréal 2026 will be held on November 10th, focusing on mobile games and AI. The event offers 500 professionals networking and insights across multiple conference tracks.
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Where Winds Meet reaches 100 million players
NetEase Games and Everstone Studio announced Where Winds Meet has surpassed 100 million players globally. To mark the milestone, the final narrative chapter, Hidden Mountain Chapter 3, will launch on September 16.
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Miniclip Tops July US Mobile Ad Revenue
Miniclip led US mobile game ad revenue in July, with arrow puzzle games driving over 53 million global installs.
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Best-Selling Paid Games of All Time Revealed
IGN's list of top-selling paid video games is led by Tetris with 520 million copies. The report also explains the origin of August 29's Gamer Day.
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Gamescom ONL reveals 2027 mobile game slates
NetEase, Hoyoverse, Tencent, and others revealed new mobile titles at Gamescom's Opening Night Live. Key announcements included release dates for Ananta and Sea of Remnants, plus pre-registration openings for several games.
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GTA 6 Absence Dominates Gamescom Talk
Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 was the major marketing story of Gamescom 2026 despite not being physically present, as the industry discussed how
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Six Games to Play for Gamer Day Weekend
IGN Latinoamérica recommends six games for the global Gamer Day celebration on August 29, covering genres from narrative adventure to survival horror.
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Fantasy Life i, Tiny Room Stories: Eclipse
A roundup of new mobile game releases includes Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Tiny Room Stories: Eclipse, Ultrapool, and Gangster Mirage City
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Silver Palace Gamescom 2026 Demo Impresses
Elementa Games' upcoming ARPG Silver Palace was playable at Gamescom 2026, showcasing skill-based combat, a Victorian fairypunk city, and a memorable boss
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PUBG Mobile Light pre-registration opens for
Pre-registration is now open for PUBG Mobile Light, a streamlined spin-off launching in November with cross-play support.
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Loom Games CEO Kübra Gündoğan Wins Rising Star
Loom Games CEO Kübra Gündoğan won the Rising Star award at the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2026 in Cologne, Germany.
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Aniimo Launches Mobile September 23, Console September 16
Pawprint Studio’s creature-collecting RPG Aniimo has set its release dates, arriving on mobile on September 23 and on consoles a week earlier, September 16. The game promises over 200 creatures, weather-influenced evolution, a Twining mechanic, and a mix of PvP and co-op modes.
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Sonic, Brawl Stars, and More: August Collabs
Sonic the Hedgehog joins Fortnite's Season 4, Brawl Stars partners with adidas, and a host of other cross-overs hit mobile games this month.
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Win a Free Android Copy of Greedy Greedy Gnomes
Greedy Greedy Gnomes is giving away 10 Android copies of their game in a new competition
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Rethinking Live Ops: The Attention Problem in Mobile Games
Outfit7's Urška Leskovar discusses the importance of understanding player attention in live mobile games, and how it can be a more valuable resource than content production alone.
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Clash Royale Research Reveals Insights into Rage Quitters
A recent study commissioned by Clash Royale found that 85% of rage quitters enjoy gaming more after returning, with varying reasons and behaviors across different markets and demographics.
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Mobile Games Industry Sees New Hires and Promotions
The mobile games industry has seen a number of new hires and promotions in recent weeks, with companies such as Xsolla, Exmox, and Supercell making key appointments.
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StarToU: The Newly-Rebranded Immersive Idol Game
StarToU is a newly-rebranded immersive idol game that promises to redefine the genre on mobile with its 3D character models and engaging narrative system