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MyGames sells off hypercasual games publisher MambooMyGames sells off hypercasual games publisher Mamboo

After years of using Mamboo to court hypercasual players, MyGames is putting its focus back on 'mid-core' releases.

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Dec 2, 2024
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Riot expands terms of service to cover 'off-platform conduct and behavior'Riot expands terms of service to cover 'off-platform conduct and behavior'
byChris Kerr
Dec 2, 2024
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Motion capture workers at 2K have successfully voted to unionizeMotion capture workers at 2K have successfully voted to unionize
byChris Kerr
Nov 25, 2024
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AFK Journey and Clash of Clans lead Google Play's top games of 2024AFK Journey and Clash of Clans lead Google Play's top games of 2024
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Nov 20, 2024
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byJustin Carter
Nov 20, 2024
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byBryant Francis
Nov 20, 2024
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PlayStation finds two new execs for its mobile game division
PlayStation finds two new execs for its mobile game division
Nov 19, 2024
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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Nov 19, 2024
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Patch Notes #6: Pokémon TCG Pocket is my favorite gateway drug
Patch Notes #6: Pokémon TCG Pocket is my favorite gateway drug
Nov 15, 2024
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Embracer divests mobile studio Easybrain in $1.2 billion deal
Embracer divests mobile studio Easybrain in $1.2 billion deal
Nov 14, 2024
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Capcom and TiMi team on mobile-only Monster Hunter Outlanders
Capcom and TiMi team on mobile-only Monster Hunter Outlanders
Nov 13, 2024
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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Raid: Shadow Legends dev Plarium acquired by Modern Times Group
Raid: Shadow Legends dev Plarium acquired by Modern Times Group
Nov 12, 2024
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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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'Polish something that has never existed before:' Miyamoto explains how Nintendo is countering rising development costs
'Polish something that has never existed before:' Miyamoto explains how Nintendo is countering rising development costs
Nov 11, 2024
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Pokemon TCG Pocket has topped 30 million downloads worldwide
Pokemon TCG Pocket has topped 30 million downloads worldwide
Nov 11, 2024
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Take-Two looking at 'select mobile M&A opportunities' after Zynga integration
Take-Two looking at 'select mobile M&A opportunities' after Zynga integration
Nov 7, 2024
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Take-Two has sold Private Division to an undisclosed buyer
Take-Two has sold Private Division to an undisclosed buyer
Nov 7, 2024
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
New York Times tech staff asks readers to not play its games as union strikes
New York Times tech staff asks readers to not play its games as union strikes
Nov 4, 2024
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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Roblox boasts 'exceptional' revenue and players for 2024's third quarter
Roblox boasts 'exceptional' revenue and players for 2024's third quarter
Nov 1, 2024
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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Alan Wake 2 has recouped most of its development and marketing expenses
Alan Wake 2 has recouped most of its development and marketing expenses
Nov 1, 2024
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Audio
Nintendo doesn't credit composers on new Nintendo Music app
Nintendo doesn't credit composers on new Nintendo Music app
Oct 31, 2024
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byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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CWA claims Sony looking to further 'monopoly position' with latest studio closures
CWA claims Sony looking to further 'monopoly position' with latest studio closures
Oct 31, 2024
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Oregon Trail is taking the road to a movie adaptation
Oregon Trail is taking the road to a movie adaptation
Oct 28, 2024
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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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The free-to-play version of Animal Crossing is becoming a $20 premium release
The free-to-play version of Animal Crossing is becoming a $20 premium release
Oct 28, 2024
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
20 Xbox franchises have made $1 billion in lifetime revenue, says Microsoft CEO
20 Xbox franchises have made $1 billion in lifetime revenue, says Microsoft CEO
Oct 25, 2024
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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Microsoft CEO says Xbox is intent on manifesting a multiplatform future
Microsoft CEO says Xbox is intent on manifesting a multiplatform future
Oct 25, 2024
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
1010 Games head of publishing says UK has become hostile to new game studios
1010 Games head of publishing says UK has become hostile to new game studios
Oct 18, 2024
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byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
Design
In Machine Yearning, players create and memorize a language from 'nonsense'
In Machine Yearning, players create and memorize a language from 'nonsense'
Oct 17, 2024
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byJoel Couture, Contributor
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Mobile
Top mobile marketing strategies for 2024
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Oct 17, 2024
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It sure seems like Xsolla wants to take a bite out of platform cuts from the App Store, other digital marketplaces
It sure seems like Xsolla wants to take a bite out of platform cuts from the App Store, other digital marketplaces
Oct 15, 2024
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byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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NetEase and Bungie reveal F2P mobile Destiny spin-off Destiny: Rising
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Oct 14, 2024
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byTom Regan, Contributing Editor
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NaturalMotion reviewing UK and US teams ahead of possible layoffs
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Oct 10, 2024
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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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FIFA and Konami team on World Cup esports tournaments
FIFA and Konami team on World Cup esports tournaments
Oct 10, 2024
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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Design
Why are so few games set in the Prohibition era?
Why are so few games set in the Prohibition era?
Oct 4, 2024
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byEmma Withington, Contributor
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Business
Krafton and Pocketpair partner to bring Palworld to mobile platforms
Krafton and Pocketpair partner to bring Palworld to mobile platforms
Oct 2, 2024
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Epic is letting parents restrict and track playtime in Fortnite and UEFN
Epic is letting parents restrict and track playtime in Fortnite and UEFN
Oct 1, 2024
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byChris Kerr, News Editor

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