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Mattel Wants Studios to Pitch the Uncomfortable

Mattel’s digital strategy centers on a shift toward high-risk, high-reward creative partnerships, moving away from the industry-standard preference for safe, predictable licensed titles.

  • Mattel is actively seeking high-risk, 'uncomfortable' creative pitches for its portfolio of over 800 brands, moving away from safe, predictable licensed titles.
  • The company views intellectual property as a tool to lower user acquisition costs and improve conversion, provided it is supported by a strong core gameplay loop.
  • Mattel has streamlined its operational model by implementing tools like the Roblox License Manager, which replaces per-asset sign-offs with pre-set guardrails to increase creative velocity.
Deconstructor of FunAug 2026
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Weekly Industry Briefing: Europe

This weekly industry briefing provides a comprehensive overview of significant developments within the mobile gaming sector as of early June 2026.

  • Supercell, King, and Sybo executives have criticized new EU proposals, stating they could render free-to-play games "unplayable in Europe."
  • Atari acquired Hipster Whale, the developer of Crossy Road, for an initial $29.3 million, with an additional $10 million in earnouts over three years, as part of Atari's expansion into mobile game development for platforms like Netflix and Amazon.
  • Liftoff's IPO is back on, valuing the adtech firm at $3.83 billion after offering 19 million shares of common stock at $23 each, raising $437 million.
Mobilegamer.bizJun 2026