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PocketGamer.biz Podcast

Welcome to your regular glimpse into the business of mobile games. Featuring interviews with games industry experts! Your hosts are the insiders at PocketGamer.biz, the top B2B site for the mobile games industry. It covers the people, technology and deals that drive this multi-billion dollar sector. In our ongoing podcast, you’ll hear the editorial team and their guests dive into the topics and themes at the forefront of the industry. You’ll get unique insight and exclusive Q and As, taking you

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00:34:19

Google and Epic upend Android mobile game...

PocketGamer.biz Podcast ·

2025/11/09

PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple talks through the latest games industry news on the 70th episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast.On this week’s show we take a look at:Google and Epic's new proposals that seek to shake up how developer's monetise on Android.The top grossing and most downloaded mobile games on mobile in October 2025.PUBG Mobile's dramatic fall.Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket's $1.3 billion revenue milestone after one year.Nintendo Switch 2's launch sales.** Let's

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00:21:00

Week in Mobile Games E70 - Squad Busters shuts down...

PocketGamer.biz Podcast ·

2025/11/03

PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple talks through the latest games industry news on the 70th episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast.On this week’s show we take a look at:- Supercell's decision to shut down Squad Busters.- Google Play's changes in the US to enable alternative payment methods.- Our interview with Fingersoft and the soft launch of Hill Climb Racing 3.- Layoffs at Amazon's games division.- Krafton's AI-first ambitions.- Scopely's Monopoly Go Chat app.-

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00:43:26

Mastering Creative at Scale: How PokPok Builds Ads...

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2025/10/24

How do you build a brand that parents trust and kids love—and scale ad creative to 70+ tests without burning out your team?Felix Boudreax, VP of Growth and Marketing at PokPok, joins the PocketGamer.biz podcast to lift the lid on how his small team delivers big results. From structured creative testing to using AI tools for rapid iteration, Felix shares the real strategy behind PokPok’s success—including naming conventions, Figma workflows, UGC tactics, and why they stuck with a hard paywall.🎯

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00:29:49

Week in Mobile Games E69 - The big AWS crash and...

PocketGamer.biz Podcast ·

2025/10/23

PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple and news editor Aaron Astle discuss the latest games industry news on the 69th episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast.On this week’s show we discuss:A US judge grants Google a one-week extension to comply with Epic Games injunction to enable rival stores and payment options.The big Amazon Web Services crash that impacted Clash Royale, Pokémon Go, Fortnite, Roblox and more.The UK's Competition and Markets Authority's decision to label Apple

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01:00:01

The EU's Digital Fairness Act and what it means for...

PocketGamer.biz Podcast ·

2025/10/21

The European Commission’s Digital Fairness Act has recently stirred a flurry of industry debate on its potential impact on the games industry and free-to-play economics, following Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen’s open letter sounding the alarm.The Clash of Clans studio founder went as far to say new rules could kill the European games industry..To break down what's at stake, Arcanix CSO Oscar Clark and Flux Digital Policy director of policy and public affairs Celia Pontin got together on the

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00:39:21

Press Play, Part 2: What Games Get Wrong About...

PocketGamer.biz Podcast ·

2025/10/14

If you think retention is about mechanics and monetization—you’re missing the point.In Part 2 of this special PocketGamer.biz podcast, Bastian Bergmann, CEO of Solsten and author of the new book Press Play: Designing Games That Understand Us, joins Peggy Anne Salz and Brian Baglow to explore the biggest blind spots in today’s game design—and how behavioral science can fix them.Bastian digs into:Why fun is a byproduct, not a goalHow many studios misuse the word “player-centric”What happens when we

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00:42:57

Week in Mobile Games E68 - The Top 50 Mobile Game...

PocketGamer.biz Podcast ·

2025/10/12

PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple and news editor Aaron Astle discuss the latest games industry news on the 68th episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast.On this week’s show we discuss:The reveal of the Top 50 Mobile Game Makers 2025 list.Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen's letter sounding the alarm on potential EU regulation he says could kill the region's industry.New Texas age verification laws for app stores.The SEC's AppLovin investigation and why it could spread to other

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00:39:21

From Solsten to Press Play: Why Human-Centered Games Win

PocketGamer.biz Podcast ·

2025/10/11

What if your most powerful game mechanic isn’t in your code—but in your players’ minds?In Part 1 of this special PocketGamer.biz podcast, Solsten CEO Bastian Bergmann joins hosts Peggy Anne Salz and Brian Baglow to unpack how behavioral science is transforming how great games get made.Bastian—also the author of the new book Press Play: Designing Games That Understand Us—shares how neuroscience, psychometrics, and player psychology can unlock deeper engagement, better retention, and more meaningful

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00:37:07

Week in Mobile Games E67 - The $55bn EA acquisition...

PocketGamer.biz Podcast ·

2025/10/05

PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple and news editor Aaron Astle discuss the latest games industry news on the 67th episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast.On this week’s show we discuss:That $55 billion EA acquisition by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners.Genshin Impact's fifth anniversary.The Xbox Game Pass price hike and where Microsoft goes from here.A slow start for Nintendo's surprise new mobile game Fire Emblem Shadows.**

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00:31:13

Week in Mobile Games E66 - UGC platform revenue share...

PocketGamer.biz Podcast ·

2025/09/28

PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple and news editor Aaron Astle discuss the latest games industry news on the 66th episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast.On this week’s show we discuss:- UGC platform revenue share after Fortnite lets developers sell in-game items.- Nintendo's surprise launch of its latest mobile game: Fire Emblem Shadows.- Theories on why Apple and Google are releasing new gaming features to their stores.- How Ukranian studio Oxiwyle is making games during a time

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00:11:10

Gaming Meets Beauty: Inside Henkel’s First Brand...

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2025/09/24

How do you bring a beauty brand into Final Fantasy without losing authenticity?In this special episode recorded live at Gamescom, Paulina Besmehn, Brand Manager at Henkel, shares the story behind Henkel’s first-ever gaming activation—a bold crossover between their Schwarzkopf got2b hair color line and the iconic world of Final Fantasy.The result? Limited edition shades inspired by in-game avatars, influencer partnerships, and a full offline/online campaign designed around self-expression and

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00:31:52

From MMOs to Web3: James Hursthouse on What’s Next in...

PocketGamer.biz Podcast ·

2025/09/23

From MMOs to Web3, James Hursthouse has seen it all—and now he’s sharing what’s next in gaming.In this episode, Peggy Anne Salz sits down with the founder of Greenstone Initiatives to explore a future where players co-own their experiences, AI augments creativity, and new business models put power back in the hands of developers and fans.James reflects on his journey—from the early days of MMO infrastructure to building global partnerships and helping shape Canada’s games ecosystem. Along the way,

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00:15:13

From Offerwall to Always-On: Xsolla’s Take on Player...

PocketGamer.biz Podcast ·

2025/09/16

🎮 Welcome to a special episode of the PocketGamer.biz podcast!We’re bringing you two conversations with leaders from Xsolla—because together, they tell a powerful story about where gaming, monetization, and community are headed.First, we sit down with Sarah Chafer, who explains how brands can use gamification and offerwalls to move beyond awareness and into brandformance—campaigns that both build equity and drive measurable action. From loyalty to user choice, Sarah shares real examples (including

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01:00:57

What Every Indie Dev Can Learn from Balatro’s Success

PocketGamer.biz Podcast ·

2025/09/12

What does it take to turn a rogue-like poker game into one of the most talked-about indie hits of the year?In this episode of the PocketGamer.biz podcast, Harvey Elliott—CEO of Playstack and publisher of Balatro—joins us to share how the breakout success unfolded, why they bet big on an unconventional title, and what it means for the future of publishing.🎮 Why Playstack said “yes” to Balatro📈 How discoverability still decides winners🧠 Balancing creative freedom and commercial strategy🎯 What

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00:34:02

Week in Mobile Games E65: Gamescom insights and...

PocketGamer.biz Podcast ·

2025/08/31

PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple and news editor Aaron Astle discuss the latest games industry news on the 65th episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast.On this week’s show we cover:Insights from the show floor at Gamescom 2025.Google Play's new App Store-like rules for Europe.India's real-money gaming ban that has shocked the country's games industry and international investors.Uma Musume: Pretty Derby's international performance.** Let's Connect **👉🏻 Twitter -

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00:30:09

Week in Mobile Games E64 - ChinaJoy insights and DTC...

PocketGamer.biz Podcast ·

2025/08/16

PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple, news editor Aaron Astle and Steel Media COO Dave Bradley discuss the latest games industry news on the 64th episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast.On this week’s show we cover:Insights from our recent trip to ChinaJoy and Pocket Gamer Connects Summit Shanghai.How much money games publishers are earning from their direct-to-consumer strategies.Rovio and Sega's revenue slump.** Let's Connect **👉🏻 Twitter - https://twitter.com/pgbiz👉🏻 LinkedIn

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00:37:30

Week in Mobile Games E63 - The Esports World Cup...

PocketGamer.biz Podcast ·

2025/08/09

PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple, news editor Aaron Astle and events content coordinator Charlie Scowen discuss the latest games industry news on the 63rd episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast.On this week’s show we cover:Takeaways from the Esports World Cup after a visit to Riyadh.Clash Royale's Brawl Stars moment.Why the team at NextBeat is joining Duolingo's gamified learning revolution and the challenges of launching new games.How Talofa Games' Monster Walk aims to stand out

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00:29:24

Week in Mobile Games E62 - Apple's regulatory wins...

PocketGamer.biz Podcast ·

2025/07/28

PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple and news editor Aaron Astle discuss the latest games industry news on the 62nd episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast.On this week’s show we cover:The EU's "total capitulation" on App Store regulation and the UK's slow crawl to reining in Apple and Google.The most lucrative and fastest-growing mobile game genres of 2025 so farOur interview with Nazara CEO Nitish Mittersain and his comments on why M&A fails.The big mobile news

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00:25:24

Week in Mobile Games E61 - Zynga's successes and...

PocketGamer.biz Podcast ·

2025/07/19

PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple and news editor Aaron Astle discuss the latest games industry news on the 61st episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast.On this week’s show we cover:How Rollic scored a $100m hybridcasual hit by ideating 1,000 games a month.Zynga CEO Frank Gibeau's interview with The Game Business discussing Star Wars Hunters, direct-to-consumer, triple-A and game difficult.The new 4X strategy game titans Whiteout Survival and Last War: Survival.Moon Active's

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00:31:28

Week in Mobile Games E60 - Games investment tips,...

PocketGamer.biz Podcast ·

2025/07/12

PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple and news editor Aaron Astle discuss the latest games industry news on the 60th episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast.On this week’s show we cover:Games investment tips from Aonic co-founder and chief product officer Olliver Heins.Clash Royale's evolution, new game mode, and revenue surge.China's rising global influence.Anniversaries and revenue milestones for Pokémon Go and Zenless Zone Zero.** Let's Connect **👉🏻 Twitter -

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