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business8 days ago•2 min saved

Mattel Launches In-House Game Studio to Expand Brand-Based Games

Mattel has formed Mattel Game Studios as a subsidiary of Mattel Digital Studios to develop, publish, and operate games based on its brands. The unit will unite about 300 developers in Los Angeles and Hangzhou, oversee Mattel’s mobile portfolio, and create original experiences on Roblox and Fortnite, while integrating the Mattel163 studio (home to UNO, UNO Wonder, Phase 10, and Skip) with new titles like a Hot Wheels game and UNO Wild in development.

via Game Developer|

#business #mattel #mattel-game-studios

technology10 days ago•4 min saved

Westminster Goes Mobile: PM Simulator Tops the App Store

A Manchester-based studio released No 10: Full Confidence, a mobile prime minister simulator in which players balance cabinet, backbenchers, the media, and public opinion across 300 scenarios; the game just topped Apple's paid charts, highlighting a growing Westminster-themed gaming trend.

via bbc.com|

#gaming #mobile-games #politics

games18 days ago•18 min saved

Pokémon TCG Pocket Faces Mass Exodus Over Pull-Rate Frustrations

DeNA’s Pokémon TCG Pocket is bleeding players and money due to persistent design flaws—especially poor pull rates and a restrictive pack-point system—despite a major update. MAU has fallen about 41% year over year and operating profit for the game segment dropped sharply, leaving the author skeptical about a comeback, even as the animated Immersive cards remain the game's bright spot.

via Kotaku|

#dena #games #mobile-games

technology1 month ago•1 min saved

Nintendo Confirms Mario Kart Tour Will End Service in 2026

Nintendo has confirmed that Mario Kart Tour will shut down on September 30, 2026, ending years of updates. Following earlier reductions in new content, players will see in-game notices detailing how rubies and the Gold Pass will be handled as the shutdown approaches.

via GoNintendo|

#end-of-service #gold-pass #mario-kart-tour

features2 months ago•13 min saved

A Non-Gamer’s Favorite Mobile Escape: Alto’s Odyssey

Mitja Rutnik, who is not a gamer, swears Alto's Odyssey is the ideal quick-start mobile game thanks to its one-tap controls, serene visuals, and Zen Mode; it is free with ads, easy to pick up after long breaks, and serves as a stress-reliever rather than a deep title, with Crossy Road as a nice backup.

via Android Authority|

#altos-odyssey #android-games #features

gaming3 months ago•3 min saved

Pictonico! brings WarioWare-style chaos to mobile using your photos

Nintendo announced Pictonico!, a WarioWare-inspired minigame collection for iOS and Android that uses photos from your phone to generate quirky microgames. The free-to-start title will offer paid DLC volumes, launches on May 28 with a three-game demo, and is co-developed with Intelligent Systems. Nintendo emphasizes that photos aren’t uploaded to stores beyond the first launch, language changes, or purchases, making it a party-friendly, smaller-scale release rather than a major title.

via Eurogamer|

#gaming #minigames #mobile-games

technology5 months ago•4 min saved

Google Play rolls out buy-once, play-anywhere for select paid titles

Google Play unveils a buy-once, play-anywhere option for select paid games, letting a single purchase unlock cross‑device play on mobile and PC with upcoming Game Trials and progress carryover.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#buy-once-play-anywhere #cross-platform #game-trials

technology7 months ago•2 min saved

The Rise and Fall of Flappy Bird

Flappy Bird was a simple yet wildly popular mobile game in 2014 that became a cultural phenomenon due to its addictive gameplay and difficulty, leading its creator to remove it from app stores amidst controversy and backlash, marking a brief but impactful chapter in mobile gaming history.

via The Verge|

#flappy-bird #game-controversy #game-development

technology8 months ago•7 min saved

Top Mobile Games to Try in December 2025

The article reviews the best mobile games of 2025, highlighting titles like Umamusume: Pretty Derby, Puzzmo, Spooky Express, Is This Seat Taken?, and Fortnite Blitz Royale, emphasizing their engaging gameplay, innovative features, and suitability for on-the-go gaming.

via GameSpot|

#2025 #android #game-reviews

business9 months ago•1 min saved

Pokémon TCG Pocket Celebrates $1.3bn Milestone with Anniversary Event and New Features

Pokémon TCG Pocket has generated $1.3 billion in its first year, surpassing Pokémon Go's launch year revenue, with peak monthly spending of $229.3 million and a single-day high of $11.2 million following an expansion.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#appmagic #business #mobile-games

technology10 months ago•2 min saved

Netflix Closes Mobile Game Studio Behind 'Squid Game: Unleashed'

Netflix has shut down Boss Fight Entertainment, the studio behind the mobile game Squid Game: Unleashed, after acquiring it in 2022 and initially promoting its success. The closure reflects broader industry layoffs and strategic shifts in Netflix's gaming focus, moving away from AAA titles towards party and interactive games. The shutdown marks a significant change in Netflix's gaming ambitions, despite the initial hype around the game's popularity.

via The Verge|

#boss-fight-entertainment #game-development #mobile-games

technology10 months ago•1 min saved

The Sims Mobile to Shut Down Permanently in January

EA announced that The Sims Mobile will shut down on January 20, 2026, as part of the franchise's transition towards the upcoming project, Project Rene, which aims to be a new cross-platform Sims experience. The mobile game, launched in 2018, will be delisted and unplayable after the shutdown, reflecting EA's shift in focus to the next big iteration of the series.

via The Verge|

#ea #mobile-games #project-rene

gaming10 months ago•1 min saved

Square Enix Announces New Dissidia Final Fantasy for Mobile

Square Enix is set to revive the beloved Final Fantasy fighting spin-off Dissidia, but only for mobile devices (iOS and Android), disappointing fans expecting a console or PC release. The game, teased for an announcement on October 14th, features characters like Lightning, Rinoa, Cloud, and Zidane, and marks the franchise's return to mobile after previous titles were shut down. Concerns remain about its potential gacha mechanics and limited lifespan, but Square Enix continues to focus on mobile game releases.

via Eurogamer|

#dissidia #final-fantasy #game-revival

technology10 months ago•2 min saved

$299 Rubik’s Cube Features LCD Screens Instead of Colored Squares

The Rubik’s WOWCube, a $299 device featuring 24 LCD screens replacing colored squares, combines traditional puzzle mechanics with mobile gaming, allowing users to rotate, tilt, and shake to play games or solve puzzles, and is available for preorder with a variety of apps and customization options.

via The Verge|

#gadgets #innovative-toys #lcd-screens

business10 months ago•2 min saved

Fire Emblem Shadows: Mixed Reception and Low First-Week Revenue

Fire Emblem Shadows made $90,000 in its first week on iOS, significantly less than the $437,000 earned by Fire Emblem Heroes, which benefits from gacha mechanics and legacy characters. Shadows' different gameplay and lack of gacha may have contributed to its lower revenue, but its redesign of Lyn has already influenced Heroes, boosting spending there. Overall, Heroes remains Nintendo's top-grossing mobile game.

via PocketGamer.biz|

#business #fire-emblem-shadows #ios