FuturLab
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Mobilegamer.biz19 min
Supercell reboots Mo.co, Fortnite is back on iOS, Nintendo's next mobile game, Embracer, Wooga, more
The mobile gaming industry is currently navigating a period of strategic pivots, legal challenges, and financial recalibration.
- Embracer Group has written down the value of its mobile division—comprising CrazyLabs, A Thinking Ape, and Deca—by $192.4 million following a 57% year-on-year decline in net sales to $244.9 million.
- Supercell has rebooted its monster-hunting title 'Mo.co' with a new season pass structure, though the game continues to rely exclusively on cosmetic monetization, raising concerns about its long-term viability compared to the discontinued 'Squad Busters'.
- Fortnite has returned to the iOS App Store worldwide (excluding Australia), a move Epic Games is using to force transparency regarding Apple's commission structures and fee-related legal challenges.
Mobilegamer.bizMay 2026
PocketGamer.biz6 min
FuturLab's James Marsden talks upscaling safely
Sustainable studio growth in the independent game development sector requires a disciplined approach to risk management, particularly when transitioning from small-scale projects to larger productions.
- Sustainable studio growth requires avoiding rapid, capital-driven hiring to prevent the financial instability often caused by over-expansion.
- FuturLab’s transition from a core team of three or four developers to a staff of thirteen demonstrates the effectiveness of scaling only when specific specialist roles—such as engine development or visual effects—are required.
- Studios should prioritize the security of team livelihoods by learning from past project cancellations and the subsequent risks of downsizing.
PocketGamer.bizSep 2013