Author: Tim Rogers
Get ready for the 10th anniversary special edition of Pocket Gamer Connects London next week, where the global games industry will come together for two days of cutting-edge talks, seminars, and panel discussions. The conference features a 29-track schedule and boasts more than 200 world-class expert speakers. Delve into the hottest industry trends, including monetization and growth strategies, web3, blockchain, and the metaverse. Tickets are available now, so don’t miss this unmatched opportunity to connect and learn from the most exciting companies, brands, and individuals in the games industry. Leading up to the event, we will be sharing details about…
Graffiti Games In The Last of Us Part II Remastered, you’ll experience a brutally emotional action game about how an endless and vicious cycle of violence can slowly chip away at your humanity. In Turnip Boy Robs a Bank, you’ll play as a god-killing turnip who decides to join a gang and rob a bank. The beauty of having such a packed video game release calendar is that multiple new titles can run the gamut from gravely serious to utterly ridiculous over the course of a couple of days. If you can find a moment between new games like The…
Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. Napster has ambitions to change the music landscape again, this time by teaming up with TerraZero Technologies to create a metaverse for artists. TerraZero is an advocate for the open metaverse, and the collaboration aims to change how artists connect with their fans through immersive virtual hangouts, opening up new dimensions in music fandom and monetization. The partnership kicks off with the signing of independent Chicago rap, funk, and R&B artist Ric Wilson, who is a trailblazer…
KEF If you’ve ever gazed longingly at KEF’s beautiful LSX lineup of compact wireless bookshelf speakers, but perhaps less longingly at their $1,400 sticker price, then get ready to swoon over the company’s new LSX II LT Wireless Hi-Fi Speakers, which are available today for a more manageable $1,000. The newest member of KEF’s powered LS Wireless Collection includes the mid-sized LS50 Wireless II bookshelf speakers and the powerful LS60 Wireless floor-standers but the company announced today the LSX II LT (we assume LT stands for “light”?) that it is calling a “streamlined version of KEF’s LSX II speakers.” Geared…
The French games publisher Homa has emerged victorious in a legal battle against fellow French games maker Voodoo. In 2021, Voodoo accused Homa of creating confusion between their games Lumbercraft and Craft Island, claiming that the games were too similar. However, the ruling ultimately sided with Homa. Voodoo appealed the judgment, which took until December 15, 2023 for the Paris Court of Appeal to uphold the initial ruling by the Paris Commercial Court, confirming Homa’s win. This ruling was made public on January 17, 2024. Implications of the ruling The court’s decision means the dismissal of all of Voodoo’s claims…
Andy Boxall / Digital Trends Now that the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has been officially announced, Samsung is offering some amazing phone deals to help you snap up the latest and likely greatest. When you place a preorder, you can enjoy up to $750 enhanced trade-in, along with an additional $50 Samsung credit when you buy through our link. In addition, there’s a memory upgrade offer for early adopters, as well as $100 Samsung credit on top of the $50 by going through us. If you’re a student, a 10% student discount is also available. Want to know more? Let’s…
“Avatar” first arrived in theaters in 2009. It was a technological marvel that provided one of the most immersive film experiences in the history of the medium. However, some theatergoers reported unexpected feelings of depression after watching the film. Not long after the film’s release, CNN reported on a phenomenon some were calling “Avatar Depression.” The film had been so immersive that a handful of audience members reported feeling a sense of emptiness when they left the theater and returned to reality. As extended reality experiences have become more prevalent with the success of headsets from companies like Meta, HTC,…
On Off Games, a hyper-casual mobile game company, has recently secured a $1.5 million investment from Singapore-based advertiser Mobavenue. The primary goal for the investment is to expand the company’s team of developers and artists and to make a significant impact on the gaming industry. This newly secured investment is expected to strategically position the company for growth and the development of new hyper-casual gaming titles, with the aim of reaching a wider audience of players. Founded in 2021 in Istanbul, Turkey, On Off Games has already produced numerous successful mobile titles including Epic Hero Weapon Craft Masters, Flash Action…
SuperGears Games CEO, Yasin Demirden, is eager to discuss the company’s ambitious racing project Racing Kingdom, which will be showcased at Pocket Gamer Connects London! With PGC London less than a week away, over 2,500 attendees from 900+ leading companies within the mobile, console, PC, blockchain, VR, and AR gaming space are expected to attend the event. Highlighting over 90 products, Racing Kingdom stands out as one of 2024’s most promising mobile gaming releases. This triple-A racing game, developed by SuperGears Games of Istanbul, is set to debut between Q1 and Q2 of this year and aims to become a…
Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. Astra Logical is debuting today as a new indie publisher, stepping into the gaming arena with a focus on thought-provoking games. Fueled by a passionate team of industry veterans, Astra Logical evolved from the philanthropic Astra Fund, known for supporting projects like Zach Gage’s Puzzmo and Rytmos. This mission-driven publisher is committed to nurturing logic-driven games and creative problem-solving by bringing forth titles that engage players in thoughtful exploration. Astra Logical already is already working with an…