All articles tagged with #mobile gaming
At CES 2026, Hyperkin and GameSir announced the X5 Alteron, a fully modular and customizable game controller compatible with smartphones, tablets, Switch, and PC, featuring swappable modules, capacitive sticks, and Hall-Effect triggers, promising a versatile gaming experience for mobile gamers.
The Backbone Pro mobile gaming controller is on sale for $134.99, matching its Black Friday lowest price, offering enhanced features like Bluetooth support, longer battery life, and improved ergonomics, making it a top choice for mobile gamers seeking a versatile and high-quality controller.
Newzoo predicts the global games market will reach $197 billion in 2025, driven by strong performance on PC and mobile platforms, with PC expected to grow 10.4% and mobile 7.7%, while console revenue increases modestly by 4.2%. The report highlights top games and trends, including the importance of platform exclusivity and long-tail growth strategies.
Pokémon TCG Pocket has generated nearly $1.3 billion in its first year, making it the highest-grossing debut for a Pokémon mobile app, driven by over 10 million downloads and continuous updates that keep players engaged.
Ayaneo teases a new gaming slider phone reminiscent of the Xperia Play, featuring physical controls and a classic form factor, with a focus on remaking retro-style gaming devices, though release details are still unknown.
Ubisoft has proposed a restructuring for its Finland-based RedLynx studio, potentially affecting up to 60 jobs, mainly in production and administration, as part of a shift to focus on mobile gaming and streamline operations. The studio will undergo collective negotiations with staff before a final decision is made, aiming to optimize resources and leverage its expertise in small-screen gaming.
Destiny Rising, a well-made mobile shooter game, has underperformed with only 2 million downloads and $9 million revenue in three weeks, largely due to its limited appeal outside the small Destiny 2 fanbase and the challenges of breaking into the competitive gacha market, indicating a bleak outlook for its future success.
IO Interactive released nearly the full Hitman: World of Assassination experience on iPhone and iPad, supporting controllers and touch controls, but at a high price of $70 for the full game or $3 per level, which is notably expensive compared to other platform versions.
LinkedIn has launched Mini Sudoku, a simplified version of the classic puzzle using six numbers instead of nine, designed for quicker and easier play on mobile devices. The game features notes and hints, and offers a faster solving experience, although it can lead to accidental scrolling on LinkedIn. The author enjoys the game and considers exploring other LinkedIn games.
Arm has introduced industry-first neural accelerators for GPUs, enabling PC-quality AI-powered graphics on mobile devices. They launched an open development kit for neural graphics, including tools like Unreal Engine plugins and open models, to help developers integrate AI into mobile rendering workflows. The first application, Neural Super Sampling, offers up to 2x resolution uplift with minimal latency, reducing GPU workload by up to 50%. Future plans include AI-driven frame rate upscaling and real-time path tracing, supporting a new era of high-quality, energy-efficient mobile graphics and AI workloads.
Nintendo's former PR manager Krysta Yang revealed that the rise of mobile gaming was the only time she saw genuine fear from Nintendo executives, as they worried about losing their dominance in the handheld market to smartphones. The launch of the Nintendo Switch later revitalized handheld gaming, but the shift to mobile was a significant moment of concern for the company.
Netflix is discontinuing its free mobile games, including popular titles like Hades and Monument Valley, due to poor marketing and strategic shifts in its gaming division, leaving subscribers with limited access and awareness of these offerings.
Jackpot Wheel Casino has launched a new welcome bonus offering a 200% deposit match up to $5,000 and 40 free spins, alongside platform improvements including expanded game selection, a redesigned mobile interface, faster payments, and enhanced responsible gaming tools, aiming to attract and retain players in 2025.
Fortnite has returned to iPhone after a legal battle with Apple, introducing a new mobile-optimized mode called Blitz Royale that offers fast-paced, action-packed gameplay designed specifically for phones, and is currently very popular among players.
Sega has made several of its classic Sonic and other retro games free on iOS and Android ahead of their potential delisting from app stores, possibly in preparation for a new subscription service. These games include Sonic CD, Streets of Rage, Crazy Taxi, and more, and can be played offline, but support may soon be discontinued. This move offers a rare opportunity for fans to access these titles for free before they potentially become unavailable permanently.