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The Angry Birds Movie 3 set for January 29th, 2027 release

1+ year, 1+ week ago  (438+ words) The Angry Birds Movie 3 will release in cinemas on January 29th, 2027, more than seven years on from the second film. The theatrical release will therefore follow more than a decade on from the first entry in the franchise, 2016s The Angry Birds…...

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pocketgamer. biz > pubg-mobile-joins-the-esports-nations-cup-2026-as-its-16th-competitive-title

PUBG Mobile joins the Esports Nations Cup 2026 as its 16th competitive title

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (214+ words) The Esports World Cup Foundation has confirmed PUBG Mobile as the 16th title set to feature at the inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026. The competition is set to take place in Riyadh later this year, from November 2nd to 29th. The PUBG Mobile competition…...

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pocketgamer. biz > almedia-responds-after-freecash-removal-from-app-store-and-google-play

Almedia responds after Freecash removal from App Store and Google Play

15+ hour, 16+ min ago  (288+ words) Rewarded play platform Almedia has responded after its flagship app Freecash was removed from both Apple's App Store and Google Play this week over data harvesting allegations." The removal follows earlier media reports that the company says contained "inaccurate and…...

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pocketgamer. biz > freecash-removed-from-app-store-and-google-play-after-data-scrutiny

Freecash removed from App Store and Google Play after data scrutiny

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (266+ words) Update: Almedia has released a statement responding to the removal of Freecash from Apple's App Store and Google Play, saying it is reviewing the situation and working to understand the specific concerns raised by the platform reviewers and regulators. Original…...

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pocketgamer. biz > disney-solitaire-celebrates-first-anniversary-with-2309m-in-player-spending

Disney Solitaire celebrates first anniversary with $230. 9m in player spending

15+ hour, 15+ min ago  (488+ words) Super Play's hit solitaire game Disney Solitaire has generated $230. 9 million in gross player spending in its first year globally. The title has become a major new contender in the genre since its release on April 17th, 2025, leveraging Disney's well-known IPs with…...

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pocketgamer. biz > xbox-game-pass-too-expensive-for-players-as-per-leaked-memo

Xbox Game Pass "too expensive for players", as per leaked memo

3+ day, 16+ hour ago  (334+ words) Xbox Game Pass has "become too expensive", according to a leaked memo written by Microsoft Gaming EVP and CEO Asha Sharma. The comment was reportedly made as part of an internal memo to employees, which has been obtained by The…...

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pocketgamer. biz > how-to-enter-and-navigate-the-worlds-largest-games-market-in-2026

Discover how to enter and navigate China's games market in 2026 at PGC Summit Shanghai

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (332+ words) With China's games market accounting for around 20% of global player spending and 38% of growth, it's not surprising that international curiosity for the sector is growing. China is the world's largest, most lucrative games market. At the same time, it's also…...

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pocketgamer. biz > march-2026-mobile-game-charts-brawl-stars-revenue-rises-nearly-50

March 2026 mobile game charts: Brawl Stars revenue rises nearly 50%

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (1094+ words) Below you can see the latest top games and companies by downloads and revenue for March 2026, as well as the big stories and trends from the last month. Data is provided by App Magic. Check out profiles of the world's…...

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pocketgamer. biz > no-mobile-games-nominated-for-best-game-at-bafta-games-awards-2026

No mobile games nominated for Best Game at BAFTA Games Awards 2026

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (440+ words) Nominations for the 22nd BAFTA Games Awards have been announced, with the full list comprising 42 games across 17 categories. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads the pack with 12 nominations, followed by nine for Dispatch and eight for Ghost of Y'tei. Mobile games are often…...

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pocketgamer. biz > mpl-to-lay-off-60-of-its-india-staff-after-government-ban-on-paid-games

MPL to lay off 60% of its India staff after government ban on paid games

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (217+ words) Indian gaming app Mobile Premier League is set to lay off around 60% of its local staff following the government's ban on paid games. MPL said it will cut approximately 300 of its 500 staff members in India across marketing, finance, operations, engineering,…...