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Cover of Tencent, Playtika and SuperPlay shenanigans, further Google Play changes. Monopoly Go, MTG, more
17 min
Mobilegamer.biz17 min

Tencent, Playtika and SuperPlay shenanigans, further Google Play changes. Monopoly Go, MTG, more

The mobile games industry is currently navigating significant shifts in corporate ownership, platform accessibility, and market performance.

  • Google has dropped its requirement for a 'registered app stores' program, allowing third-party app stores like the Epic Games Store to operate directly within the Google Play Store as of late July 2024.
  • Tencent is reportedly in talks to acquire Superplay, the developer of Dice Dreams and Domino Dreams, for up to $1.5 billion following the studio's significant performance growth under Playtika.
  • MTG reported Q2 group revenue of $306 million with a 24% profit margin, driven by Raid: Shadow Legends, which earned $111 million, while direct-to-consumer revenue grew to 38% of total group income.
Mobilegamer.bizJul 2026
Cover of Session: Winning Portfolio Strategies Of 2026 - Jakub Remiar, two & half gamers.
24 min
PocketGamer.biz24 min

Session: Winning Portfolio Strategies Of 2026 - Jakub Remiar, two & half gamers.

The current mobile gaming landscape is defined by a shift toward systematic, data-driven portfolio management rather than reliance on individual hit titles.

  • Successful mobile game portfolios rely on 'template-ization,' where developers build a reusable engine for a specific genre, allowing them to salvage work from failed projects to accelerate the development of future titles.
  • Companies like Gram Games operate like the 'Warren Buffett of puzzle games' by identifying high-traffic, ad-monetized genres and converting them into high-revenue IAP (in-app purchase) models through superior execution and polish.
  • Radical innovation, such as the mechanics seen in 'Pixel Flow' or 'Screw Jam,' offers the highest potential for success but requires deep, long-term genre expertise to identify and implement meaningful improvements to existing core loops.
PocketGamer.bizJul 2026
Cover of Sega-Rovio woes, Playtika goes casual, Unity's turnaround, pitching investors, data nuggets, more
20 min
Mobilegamer.biz20 min

Sega-Rovio woes, Playtika goes casual, Unity's turnaround, pitching investors, data nuggets, more

The mobile games industry is currently defined by a shift toward pragmatism, consolidation, and a strategic pivot away from traditional free-to-play models.

  • Sega is pivoting away from free-to-play mobile initiatives following a $200 million write-down related to the underperformance of its Rovio acquisition.
  • Unity’s financial turnaround is anchored by its Vector adtech product, which achieved an 80% year-over-year revenue increase.
  • Playtika has officially shifted its corporate strategy to prioritize casual gaming titles, such as Disney Solitaire, while treating its legacy social casino business as a non-growth asset.
Mobilegamer.bizMay 2026
Cover of 💡 How to create new mobile games 101, 2026 edition 😎
22 min
Two & a Half Gamers22 min

💡 How to create new mobile games 101, 2026 edition 😎

The current mobile puzzle game market favors a methodical, template-driven approach over the invention of original core mechanics.

  • Successful studios like Grand Games and Spyke prioritize a template-driven approach by pairing proven, high-download puzzle mechanics with robust metagame engines rather than inventing original core gameplay.
  • The strategy focuses on converting ad-driven audiences into IAP players by applying sophisticated level design, blockers, and live-ops to familiar mechanics.
  • Developers should iterate on existing cores by approximately 20% to differentiate their product while maintaining the core appeal that already demonstrates high market demand.
Two & a Half GamersApr 2026