PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple and news editor Aaron Astle discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week.
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Geek Alliance LLCOn this week’s episode we delve into the PR mishandling of Xbox’s mobile marketplace plans and the Adjust layoffs. Elsewhere we discuss Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen’s insights into the structural and cultural changes at the Clash of Clans developer and how the top grossing charts are evolving. … [MORE]
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Sounds like a wild week in mobile gaming! The PR blunders from Xbox are pretty surprising, especially with how competitive the market is right now. You’d think they’d have a solid strategy in place for something as crucial as their mobile plans. And the Adjust layoffs? That’s a bummer. Always tough to see people lose their jobs, especially in an industry that’s been booming.
I’m really curious about what Ilkka Paananen had to say regarding Supercell’s culture shift. They’ve always been known for their unique work environment, so any changes there might impact how they develop games moving forward. Plus, the evolving top grossing charts are always interesting to watch. It feels like the landscape is shifting so quickly—what’s hot one week can be old news the next. Can’t wait to see how it all unfolds!
Sounds like a packed episode! It’s wild how PR can totally make or break a company’s vibe, especially with Xbox trying to step into the mobile scene. You’d think they’d have a solid plan by now, but it seems like they dropped the ball. And those Adjust layoffs are just rough—hope everyone affected lands on their feet soon.
On the flip side, I’m really curious about what Ilkka Paananen has to say about the changes at Supercell. They’ve been killing it for years, so it’ll be interesting to see how they adapt to keep that momentum going. The mobile market is always shifting, and it’s cool to get insights into how the top dogs are navigating it. Can’t wait to hear more!