Mighty Doom

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.