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Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
10 hours ago

Five years on, we still miss LG phones

LG officially exited the smartphone business on April 5, 2021, marking the end of its phone production by May 2021.
Games
fromGameSpot
3 days ago

The Best Gacha Games To Spend Time With In 2026

The best gacha games include a variety of genres and styles, catering to different player preferences.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Ghost Of Yotei Devs Used Coins From The Game's Collector's Edition To Test Zeni Hajiki Multiplayer

Ghost of Yotei's multiplayer mode includes a competitive coin-flicking game, Zeni Hajiki, inspired by fan feedback and prototyped using real coins.
fromwww.engadget.com
3 days ago

Apple Arcade just got two indie gems

Dredge+ is the complete edition of the game, with all released DLC content. This is pretty much a perfect video game that combines fishing with bone-chilling horror.
Board games
Media industry
fromAndroid Police
5 days ago

A fast-growing trend is having a big impact on Android entertainment apps

Short Drama apps are transforming the entertainment app market, with increased ad revenue and a shift towards ad-supported models.
fromGSMArena.com
5 days ago

Aptoide launches alternative iOS game store in Japan

Japan is one of the most sophisticated mobile markets in the world. With AppArena, we're not just adding another icon to the Home Screen - we're bringing a new, AI-driven layer on top of the existing app ecosystem.
Apple
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

A new dating app, Sonder, has a deliberately annoying sign-up process (and it's working) | TechCrunch

Sonder aims to revolutionize dating apps by creating a more authentic and engaging user experience through unstructured profiles and unique in-person events.
Mobile UX
fromTECHBOOK
1 day ago

Ads on Honor Phones-Soon in Europe?!

Honor smartphones may soon feature ads in pre-installed apps, expanding from the Middle East to Europe.
#game-development
fromKotaku
2 days ago
Video games

Peak Devs Call Out Entitled Gamers Who Want Endless Free Updates

Endless support for games is not guaranteed; updates are considered a bonus, not a right.
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago
Video games

Game Adds Playable Tofu After Complaints About Female Protag

A vending machine tycoon game developer added a sentient tofu character as a playable option after receiving complaints about the female protagonist, offering an alternative without requiring extensive new character development.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Peak Devs Call Out Entitled Gamers Who Want Endless Free Updates

Endless support for games is not guaranteed; updates are considered a bonus, not a right.
Games
fromGadgets 360
2 days ago

Google Pixel 10 Users Can Now Play Steam Games Offline via GameNative

GameNative v0.9.0 introduces PowerVR GPU support for Pixel 10, enabling reliable Steam game emulation on the device.
Mobile UX
fromGadgets 360
2 days ago

Infinix GT 50 Pro Design, Cooling, Gaming Features Leaked Again

Infinix GT 50 Pro will feature design upgrades and performance enhancements aimed at gaming users.
fromKotaku
4 days ago

How A One-Off Pokemon Anime Gag Led To One Of The Best Games Of The Year - Kotaku

Ditto's appearance as a protagonist of one of the best games of 2026 would likely never have happened had it not been for one episode of the original anime.
Games
Video games
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Nintendo is weathering the storm

Nintendo remains successful in a struggling gaming industry by focusing on its strengths and maintaining a consistent release schedule.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Ayaneo says selling its Windows gaming handheld 'is no longer sustainable'

Ayaneo is suspending preorders for the Next 2 gaming handheld due to rising digital storage costs making production unsustainable.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 days ago

Here's the Infinix GT 50 Pro in two colors, more details about its gaming chops leak

The Infinix GT 50 Pro features advanced gaming controls, innovative cooling technology, and high-performance specifications for mobile gaming enthusiasts.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Mario Galaxy Movie Exists Because Console Growth Is Tapped Out

Movies are becoming the primary introduction to Mario characters, reflecting a shift in how audiences engage with the franchise.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Why is gaming becoming so expensive? The answer is found in AI

PlayStation 5 prices have risen significantly due to increased demand for computing power driven by AI, alongside global economic disruptions.
Poker
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

How Crash-Style Gaming Platforms Are Driving Digital Revenue

Crash-style games generate substantial revenue through rapid game cycles, minimal operating costs, and high player engagement driven by simple mechanics and fast-paced gameplay.
Information security
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

How Tencent is implementing AI in game development - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

AI competition has shifted from research to real-world gaming applications, with Tencent leading through 21 AI sessions at GDC 2026, demonstrating comprehensive integration across game development, player experience, and anti-cheat systems.
Games
fromEngadget
5 days ago

A Palworld horror-themed dating sim spinoff is on the way

Palworld: More Than Just Pals is a dating sim with horror elements where players can romance and eat creatures from the original game.
#crimson-desert
Video games
fromGameSpot
6 days ago

Crimson Desert Is Doing Something Very Uncommon For RPGs

Crimson Desert has seen a significant increase in player count shortly after its launch, indicating strong ongoing interest in the game.
Video games
fromGameSpot
6 days ago

Crimson Desert Is Doing Something Very Uncommon For RPGs

Crimson Desert has seen a significant increase in player count shortly after its launch, indicating strong ongoing interest in the game.
Games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

The Elder Scrolls: Blades Mobile Game Will Shut Down On June 30

The Elder Scrolls: Blades will permanently shut down on June 30, 2026, leaving only The Elder Scrolls: Castles as the remaining mobile game.
Games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Pokemon Champions Has One Major Hurdle To Overcome

Pokémon Champions simplifies competitive battling, focusing on quick action over RPG elements, which may alienate players seeking emotional connections with the franchise.
fromAndroid Authority
1 month ago

YouTube's newest ad annoyance is testing the patience of mobile viewers

Several Reddit users are complaining that the YouTube Android and iOS apps now show annoyingly persistent overlay ads in the bottom-left corner. These ads are usually for third-party apps or websites, and persist even after the user repeatedly taps "Dismiss" in the three-dot menu. Note that there is no "X" on the banner itself, so several users don't even know they could dismiss the ad from within the three-dot menu in the first place.
Online marketing
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Capcom Promises No GenAI In Its Games, But There's A Catch

Capcom will not use AI-generated materials in game content but will explore its use for improving production efficiency.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How insight gamified AI

When we rolled out a custom-built company GPT to our 14,000 teammates several years ago, we saw three clear groups emerge. First, there was the 'jump-in-with-both-feet' crowd. These are the early adopters who treat anything new like a shiny toy. Next were the skeptics who wondered how much of an impact AI would have on their daily work lives. And finally, there was a big group that genuinely wanted to learn but didn't know where to start.
Artificial intelligence
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 weeks ago

GameMT EX8 debuts as a budget Android handheld tailored for retro gaming - Yanko Design

The handheld features a 4.88-inch display with a resolution of 1080 × 1620 pixels and a 3:2 aspect ratio. This format is particularly appealing for retro gaming because it better accommodates older console titles that do not match modern widescreen displays. The panel is also noticeably sharper than the screen used in some competing handhelds, such as the Ayaneo Pocket Micro, which uses a smaller 3.5-inch display with a lower resolution.
Gadgets
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
1 month ago

AI, mobile channels key for cricket season user acquisition: GlancexAdjust

Glance and Adjust released The Cricket Playbook for Growth Marketers, providing mobile advertising best practices for Indian marketers to capitalize on the 2024 cricket season using AI, machine learning, and device-based attribution.
Games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Two Major Game Age Rating Agencies Split Over Dark Patterns

PEGI updates its game assessment guidelines to include online behavior and monetization practices, while ESRB expresses concerns about potential confusion for players.
Mobile UX
fromThedrum
3 weeks ago

Admix powering AR In-Play ads in Reality Clash mobile game

Reality Gaming Group and Admix integrate In-Play ads into Reality Clash AR mobile game using proprietary rendering technology that maintains gameplay performance.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Weird Nintendo never went away

Nintendo releases the Talking Flower, a whimsical toy that announces time and offers random positive affirmations without practical function, representing the company's playful side despite recent conservative decisions.
Games
fromGadgets 360
2 weeks ago

Fortnite Returns to Google Play Store for Android Users Worldwide

Fortnite returns to Google Play Store worldwide after years of absence, ending the need for sideloading on Android devices following Epic Games' legal settlement with Google.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Ghost Of Yotei's New Free Online Mode Is So Good I'd Pay Money For It

Ghost of Yotei: Legends is a new multiplayer mode featuring up to four-player co-op with the game's exceptional combat system, magical elements, and progression through story and survival missions.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Mythmatch review a match-three game made in heaven

Mythmatch combines match-three puzzle gameplay with a narrative-driven story about Artemis earning her place among gods while helping a struggling mortal town rebuild community.
Tech industry
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

Meta is now targeting mobile users first with Metaverse

Meta has shifted Horizon Worlds to a mobile-first product while separating it from Quest VR, refocusing VR on third-party content and cutting Reality Labs staff.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Meta exec hopes VR teens will stick around

The VR gaming industry faces its roughest period in decades, with Meta cutting over 1,000 jobs and shutting down studios, while revenue growth relies heavily on free-to-play titles popular with young players.
#game-trials
fromGSMArena.com
3 weeks ago
Games

Google Play Games now lets you try the full version before you buy

Google Play Games introduces Game Trials for free testing of paid games, Community Posts for player discussion, Sidekick AI overlay for in-game tips, and expands paid game catalog with cross-platform play.
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago
Games

Google Play will let you try a game before you buy it

Google Play introduces Game Trials allowing free trial periods for paid games, Gemini-powered Play Games Sidekick for in-game assistance, and expanded indie game offerings with PC optimization.
Games
fromGSMArena.com
3 weeks ago

Google Play Games now lets you try the full version before you buy

Google Play Games introduces Game Trials for free testing of paid games, Community Posts for player discussion, Sidekick AI overlay for in-game tips, and expands paid game catalog with cross-platform play.
Games
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Google Play will let you try a game before you buy it

Google Play introduces Game Trials allowing free trial periods for paid games, Gemini-powered Play Games Sidekick for in-game assistance, and expanded indie game offerings with PC optimization.
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Lenovo Unveils a Foldable Gaming Handheld That Replaces Your Laptop - Yanko Design

Lenovo's Legion Go Fold Concept addresses the travel dilemma of carrying multiple devices by combining a foldable handheld gaming device with laptop functionality through a flexible display and detachable controllers.
#mobile-gaming
fromEngadget
2 months ago
Video games

Samsung's refreshed Mobile Gaming Hub is trying to make it easier to discover new games

fromEngadget
2 months ago
Video games

Samsung's refreshed Mobile Gaming Hub is trying to make it easier to discover new games

Games
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Google Play is adding new paid and PC games, game trials, community posts, and more | TechCrunch

Google Play expands gaming offerings with paid indie games, game trials, cross-platform play, wishlists, and community features to create a comprehensive gaming hub.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Jest, a marketplace for messaging games, is challenging the app store status quo | TechCrunch

Mobile game developers have largely been locked into app store distribution as the primary way to reach players. RCS games live in the messaging inbox, the stickiest surface on mobile, where people are already spending huge amounts of time talking to friends and family. We're building on an interaction pattern people already use every day.
Mobile UX
fromAndroid Police
1 month ago

I played 50 terrible games to find the only way to make mobile ads work

During my week-long binge, I played games that paused their own tutorials to run ads. I saw endless fake X icons and banners that hid the close button under the iPhone's Dynamic Island. Now, I'm not against ads, but I hate it when they feel like a penalty. I'm a gamer, and from what I've seen, PC and console games integrate ads much better. If mobile devs followed suit, mobile games might finally climb out of the mess they're in.
Marketing tech
History
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Your Phone Is a Slot Machine

Gambling is deeply embedded in American life, historically popular yet frequently condemned for moral reasons and links to crime and politics.
Games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Ghost Of Yotei Legends Will Add Online Coin-Flicking Action On March 10

Ghost of Yotei Legends multiplayer mode launches Tuesday with the popular Zeni Hajiki coin-flicking mini-game now playable against friends in a new mini-open-world lobby.
Video games
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

'Monster Hunter Now' to kick off new Skybound Scalestorm season

Monster Hunter Now season 9 introduces bases, Rift monsters, and event builds to create a more engaging seasonal progression system with meaningful endgame activities.
Startup companies
fromWIRED
2 months ago

China's Hottest App Is a Daily Test of Whether You're Still Alive

Are You Dead Yet requires a daily tap; missing two days triggers an email to a designated contact and the app went viral in China.
Marketing
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

How Digital Gaming Trends Are Reshaping Modern Entertainment Businesses

Crypto-enabled digital gaming transforms audience behavior, monetization, and engagement strategies for entertainment businesses by enabling transparency, speed, personalization, and new payment models.
fromhttps://www.arogyayogaschool.com/blog
2 months ago

Why Short Play Sessions Beat Long Grinds In Modern Game Design

Games did not suddenly become "worse." Games adapted. Attention got tired, schedules got tighter, and competition for free time turned brutal. A ten-minute gap now has to fight against messages, videos, and endless feeds. In that environment, long-form sessions still exist, but short sessions often win because they respect reality instead of demanding a perfect evening. That shift is visible everywhere, from mobile puzzlers to competitive titles and even casino-style experiences where a quick crore win feeling is part of the appeal.
Digital life
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Chinese app Are You Dead?' to change name after surge in popularity

A Chinese solo-living safety app, Sileme (Are You Dead?), rebranded to Demumu and added a small subscription after going viral to help cover rising costs.
Artificial intelligence
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Granblue Fantasy Developer Cygames Opens AI Studio, But Doesn't Want You To Worry About It

Cygames launched an AI studio, says generative AI art isn't used now and promises no implementation without prior notice, but player concern remains.
fromVG247
1 month ago

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin may be your next anime gacha obsession, with a hint of Ghibli, and this latest trailer may be what sells you on it

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is an open-world action RPG based on the world of The Seven Deadly Sins anime and manga. The game takes place in the world of Britannia, which looks similar to the way it does in the anime. That said, the story of the game is not based on the anime or manga, Instead, it's an original story set in the universe of the show.
Video games
#mobile-apps
Mobile UX
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Why Users Prefer Apps Over Browsers for Daily Digital Tasks

Mobile apps have become the primary interface for daily digital tasks, prioritizing convenience, continuity, and efficiency over the openness of the traditional web.
fromForbes
1 month ago

Mobile Isn't A Channel. It's The Primary Customer Experience

Do you remember when 2007 was dubbed "The year of mobile"? That was when Apple launched the iPhone and firmly established mobile as the secondary channel for online engagement, after the desktop. The company's approach was so revolutionary that, in today's world, the mobile experience has become the primary experience for brand and customer interaction. More people search for products and services on their phones than on any other platform.
Mobile UX
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Street Fighter 2 Dev Now Spends $500K On His Own Gacha Game

Making games requires testing them. For microtransaction-fueled gacha games, that means putting your own money on the line to sample the merchandise. That's apparently what led Street Fighter 2 producer Yoshiki Okamoto to spend over $500,000 of his own money on his own game's loot boxes. Monster Strike is one of Japan's most lucrative gacha games and it's one Okamoto helped create after leaving Capcom in the early aughts.
Video games
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

GameSir x Hyperkin modular controller could be the endgame accessory for mobile gamers - Yanko Design

The X5 Alteron controller gets the best of both worlds: GameSir's ergonomic engineering that makes it the first choice for gamers, and Hyperkin's knack for designing retro controllers. What sets the modular controller apart is the swappable module system that allows gamers to completely change the layout from symmetrical to asymmetrical thumbsticks, to changing the D-pad and face buttons. Designer: GameSir and Hyperkin
Gadgets
Mobile UX
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why your smartphone is about to turn you into a vibe coder

Vibe coding lets non-developers generate complex mobile widgets from plain-language prompts, democratizing widget creation and enabling personalized, shareable smartphone experiences.
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Consumers spent more on mobile apps than games in 2025, driven by AI app adoption | TechCrunch

In 2025, global consumer spending on non-game mobile apps exceeded spending on games for the first time, driven largely by rapid generative AI adoption and revenue growth.
Games
fromVG247
2 months ago

35 million of you have already pre-registered for Arknights: Endfield

Arknights: Endfield has surpassed 35 million pre-registrations ahead of its January 22 launch, signaling strong interest for the free-to-play action RPG across PC, console, and mobile.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Roblox is working to pull in adult players

After rolling out age verification last year, Roblox is aiming to grow the number of players over 18 on its platform. As noted in its 2025 year-end earnings report, 45 percent of Roblox's daily active users have completed an age check as of January 31st. Of those who have verified their age, 27 percent are adults. Roblox also reported that this age category is spending more money on its platform than users under 18.
Video games
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mewgenics review infinite ways to skin a cat

Mewgenics is a brutal roguelike about mutated, perma-death cats that combines squad-based dungeon runs with emergent pet-sim breeding and dark, tasteless humor.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Gaming's new coming-of-age genre embraces millennial cringe'

A key difference between the millennial generation and that of gen Z is that millennials did not grow up curating an online image on social media, and therefore had a much lesser terror of being perceived. We'd put up entire albums of terrible, blurry photos from a single night out, write nonstop on LiveJournal, produce appalling juvenilia and then post it on fanfic or art forums.
Video games
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Half of developers think gen AI is bad for the gaming industry

A majority of game developers now view generative AI as having a negative impact on the games industry.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Civilization 7 Is Finally Coming To Mobile, Exclusively On Apple Arcade

Civilization 7 Arcade Edition launches on Apple Arcade February 5 with touch-optimized UI for iPhone, iPad, and Mac; no Android port planned.
Video games
fromAol
1 month ago

What Roblox Needs to Prove in 2026

Roblox must prove advertising can scale without hurting engagement and convert platform strength into sustainable economics and operating leverage.
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