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Scopely to acquire Niantic’s Games, including Pokémon GO!

$3.5B deal is official now! Scopely, the U.S.’s top mobile games company, is set to acquire Niantic’s games business, bringing "Pokémon GO," "Pikmin Bloom," and "Monster Hunter Now" into its portfolio. This move strengthens Scopely’s commitment to community-driven play, expanding its reach to over half a billion players in 2024. Massive Growth and Engagement Niantic’s games boast over 30 million MAUs and generated $1 billion+ in revenue in 2024. "Pokémon GO" remains a global juggernaut, ranking in the top 10 mobile games yearly since 2016, with 100M+ unique players in 2024. The combined portfolio will create one of the largest player communities in the world. Last Week: 3.5$ Billion Deal: Pokémon Go maker Niantic to Sell its Games Division Scopely’s Vision for the Future Scopely, known for "MONOPOLY GO!," "Stumble Guys," and "MARVEL Strike Force," aims to enhance the longevity […]

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Applivery Secures Strategic Investment from Supercell

Cloud-based app distribution powerhouse Applivery has landed a strategic investment from Supercell. The funding will accelerate Applivery’s mission to enhance device and software management across Android, Apple & Windows platforms. A Perfect Match “At Applivery, we empower companies with seamless, secure control over their devices and apps,” said CEO César Trigo. “Supercell’s trust in our technology validates our vision and fuels our drive to push innovation even further.” Supercell’s Developer Services Lead, Vadim Liman, echoed the enthusiasm: “The Applivery team has built something remarkable. As we sought a trusted partner in app distribution, Applivery stood out. We’re excited to deepen our partnership and support their growth.” Supercell’s Head of Investments, Jaakko Harlas, added: “This collaboration is off to a fantastic start. Investing in Applivery was the natural next step—we believe in their vision and are eager to support them on […]

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Tilting Point launches new $150M UA fund for Game Devs

Keep control & Scale faster. Mobile Games Publisher Tilting Point is rolling out a massive $150 million User Acquisition fund, designed to supercharge developers without the usual publishing constraints. Unlike traditional deals, developers retain full autonomy over their marketing. Tilting Point steps in only when requested, offering financial backing for growth without meddling in strategy. This is the company’s third major UA fund, following similar initiatives in 2016 and 2018. Early beneficiaries include Mythical Games, Begin, and a soon-to-launch web-based gaming hub. A Proven Growth Engine “With over 200 successful games, we’ve seen firsthand how impactful our UA funds can be,” said Tilting Point CEO Kevin Segalla. “It’s a powerful tool, letting developers scale efficiently while keeping their capital focused elsewhere.” CBO Asi Burak added: “We pioneered this model, and its strength lies in truly flexible, unlimited spending—while ensuring developers […]

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AI Gaming & UGC: Liminal Experiences secured $5.8M

Liminal Experiences, a fresh gaming startup blending AI with user-generated content, secured $5.8 million in funding to revolutionize storytelling in games. The round includes backing from industry giants like Bitkraft Ventures, Riot Games, and OTK Media Group, with Riot Games co-founder Marc Merrill also investing. CEO Brendan Mulligan envisions Liminal as a game where players don’t just play; they create. With AI-powered tools, users can craft immersive RPG adventures, design characters, and build worlds alongside friends. Inspired by childhood imagination, Liminal removes coding barriers, allowing anyone to shape and share interactive stories. “AI in gaming is controversial, with concerns over job replacement and ethical debates,” Mulligan. “Most studios quietly explore AI, leaving the public conversation to outsiders. We believe in AI as a tool to enhance, not replace, human creativity.” Liminal provides a platform for both original stories and beloved […]

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Tripledot is making $1.3M a Day!

Tripledot Studios is making around 1,3 million a day 🤑 in ad revenue within its portfolio, and it is the secret buyer 😲 of AppLovin gaming business, as we learned last week 💡. Why is the company so successful, and how big are they? Check out: $900M Deal: Tripledot Buys AppLovin’s Games As said, the key lies in ad revenue 💸, which is a little bit hard to spot with our usual industry tools, but as we have Felix on the team, the problem is solved 😎.The game that did put the company on the map is Woodoku, which is an ultra-casual Tetris like puzzler, which even though does currently just low, 30K daily downloads, still has a monster 1,3 Mil. DAU, with US playerbase being 15% of that. That's where the money is made 💰. Looking at last months […]

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Match-3 Games in Türkiye: Good Job Games Raises $23M

As reported by VentureBeat, Good Job Games, a fast-rising Mobile Game Developer from Turkiye, has secured a massive $23 million in seed funding to cement its place as a major entertainment powerhouse. The round was led by Menlo Ventures and Arcadia, the new gaming fund launched by Tripledot co-founder Akin Babayigit. For a company founded in 2017, waiting eight years before raising external capital is unusual. But Good Job Games never needed outside investment—until now. Led by Ilker Ilicali and Nazim Akmandil, the company has thrived on its own momentum, quickly becoming a hypercasual gaming giant with over three billion downloads. It sold its hit game Zen Match and has since doubled down on revolutionizing the match-3 genre, with Match Villains leading the charge. “We built Good Job Games without external funding, powered by our team’s passion and craftsmanship,” said […]

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Mobile Gaming Today: Beyond China & AI Wars

Moin Fam, Seen the hot news? Smt big, PRETTY BIG 👇🏻 🇨🇳 China’s AI Revolution: Manus, the Game-Changer While we’re all busy watching American AI Stars ChatGPT & Musk’s Grok, China just dropped Manus, ‘Game-changer Super-smart AI’. Chinese call it “First General AI agent.” » Better? “OpenAI-killer” 😅 👌🏻 Top Gaming Content » Collectible Albums: Motivation for Players Casual games thrive on simplicity, but long-term engagement needs fresh incentives. Collectible albums deliver just that, turning virtual card collecting into a compelling progression system that boosts Retention & Monetization without disrupting gameplay. Hits like Monopoly Go & Royal Match prove their power, and as Devs refine the concept, new variations will emerge. The secret? Refreshing albums with Quality Content & Meaningful Goals. Panini sticker books & Pokémon cards have been around for quite a while. 🤟🏻 Game of the Week » […]

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Felicity Games Secures $3M Seed Funding

India-based mobile game publisher Felicity Games has secured US$3 million in seed funding. The round was led by 3one4 Capital, with participation from T-Accelerate Capital in Singapore and MIXI Global Investments in Tokyo, as well as existing investors DeVC and Visceral Capital. Founded in 2023 by Anurag Choudhary, Felicity Games specializes in publishing hybrid-casual games. The company reported over US$1 million in annual recurring revenue and more than 1 million downloads of its key titles, Seek & Find and Nova Solitaire. VP at 3one4 Capital, Sonal Saldanha said:“The gaming industry has changed significantly, with mobile adoption and new advertising rules reshaping how games are built, discovered, and monetized. These shifts create opportunities for new companies to emerge.Felicity is taking a first-principles approach to building a substantial gaming business from India by leveraging exceptional talent, operational efficiency, and rapid execution. We […]

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China’s AI Revolution: Manus, the Game-Changer

A huge shift is happening in the AI world, shaking things up big time. While everyone is busy watching American AI Stars like famous ChatGPT & Musk's Grok, China just casually dropped Manus, a super-smart AI that's changing the game completely. They call it “the first general AI agent.” Many already name it the "OpenAI-killer". 😅 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K27diMbCsuw&ab_channel=ManusAI A cool startup in China, created by Monica Manus isn't your regular AI chatbot. It's more like an AI super-agent that can do some pretty wild things all on its own. Imagine an AI that can check resumes and pick out the best ones, analyze stock markets with spooky-good predictions, build websites from scratch, and even manage entire online projects without any human help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIVADiGfwWc&ab_channel=Fireship While other AI agents are useful for idea generation, Ji said Manus AI “delivers results” without much human […]

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Mobile Game Leaders: February 2025

Hallo, Hei, Ahoj & SELAM! Welcome to the Feb'25 version of Mobile Game Leaders 🦄 Data source: AppMagic Global Leaderboard: Game Publishers Just Hypercasual? Ad Creative World Keep an eye on Saudi Arabia & Mintegral. Big moves there 👇🏻 Out of 207,000 Creatives on iOS Top GEOs by Impression US: 32% UK: 8% Japan: 7% Saudi Arabia: 7% Germany: 4% South Korea: 4% France: 4% Canada: 4% Turkey: 3% Australia: 4% Top Ad Networks by Impression Mintegral: 40% Facebook: 26% AppLovin: 11% Smadex: 6% Unity: 4% Out of 348,000 Creatives on Android Top GEOs by Impression Indonesia: 14% Mexico: 12% Brazil: 12% India: 10% US: 9% Turkey: 6% Saudi Arabia: 4% Ukraine: 4% Top Ad Networks by Impression Mintegral: 34% AppLovin: 30% Facebook: 14% AdMob: 10% YouTube: 3% Unity: 2% Global Games Leaderboard #1 Block Blast by Hungry Studio is on fire! […]

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Microsoft to Work on 3D Gaming Experiences for Copilot

Microsoft is pushing Copilot beyond chat and into the world of AI-driven gaming, with a strong focus on 3D experiences and possibly even mobile gaming. A new job listing suggests that Microsoft is developing advanced gaming capabilities for Copilot, seeking a senior software engineer in Beijing with expertise in 3D rendering engines like Babylon.js, three.js, and Unity—tools commonly used for browser-based and mobile games. This could hint at Microsoft’s ambition to bring AI-enhanced gaming to a wider audience, including mobile platforms. Microsoft has been laying the groundwork for this expansion. In February, it introduced Muse, an AI model trained on Ninja Theory’s Bleeding Edge, designed to understand 3D game environments, game physics, and player actions. This allows AI to dynamically generate gameplay, paving the way for interactive, AI-driven experiences. Microsoft is embedding Copilot into video games, starting with Minecraft. Last […]

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Copycat HTML5 Game Hits #2 on iOS

For Mobile Game & HTML5 Devs, this story is a cautionary tale; success on one platform can lead to exploitation on another. VoltekPlay developed Diapers, Please! in just a week for a Game Jam, launching it as a free HTML5 game on itch.io on Feb'23. The Game, inspired by Papers, Please, challenges players to match newborns with their parents based on visual traits. Just 3 days later, an iOS game called My Baby or Not! appeared on the App Store—looking identical to Diapers, Please! The SS, Gameplay & Description were copied word-for-word: “Immerse yourself in an alternative 1920s world where a totalitarian state and impeccable bureaucracy conceal deep secrets…” VoltekPlay sounded the alarm, writing on itch.io: "It’s literally just our game, wrapped in a mobile shell—uploaded without our permission by someone who didn’t contribute at all." While Apple erased the […]

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