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Cover of What’s next for Warner’s mobile games, why award shows ignore mobile, weird TikTok ads and more
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Mobilegamer.biz19 min

What’s next for Warner’s mobile games, why award shows ignore mobile, weird TikTok ads and more

The mobile gaming industry currently faces significant uncertainty regarding the potential acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by either Netflix or Paramount.

  • Netflix’s potential $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery puts the future of Warner’s mobile game portfolio at risk, as Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters reportedly excluded the gaming division from his valuation of the company.
  • Jam City was fined $1.6 million by a California court for violating privacy laws related to its failure to provide opt-out mechanisms for the sale of player information.
  • Global consumer spending on mobile games in November reached $6.68 billion, a 2.8% decrease month-on-month, while total downloads fell 4.1% to 3.62 billion.
Mobilegamer.bizDec 2025
Cover of How does Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery monetise?
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PocketGamer.biz13 min

How does Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery monetise?

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, developed by Jam City, utilizes a narrative-driven, energy-gated monetization model common in mobile role-playing games.

  • Jam City utilizes an energy-gated monetization model where players consume energy to complete narrative missions, with recharge rates set at one unit every three minutes.
  • The game employs a dual-currency system consisting of gold (soft currency) and gems (hard currency), with gem purchase price points reaching up to $99.99 USD.
  • Monetization is designed to prioritize long-term player retention and ecosystem engagement over aggressive, high-velocity spending or pay-to-win mechanics.
PocketGamer.bizApr 2018