Heart Machine lays off more staff for the second time this month, two weeks before launch
Los Angeles-based studio Heart Machine has once again initiated a round of layoffs, thought to be the second this month alone. Read more
Japan Patent Office rejects Nintendo patent for its Pokémon capture mechanic
Nintendo has been denied a patent application that would've allowed it to own the mechanic of capturing a character or creature in a game, such as that found in Pokémon…
Fall Guys veterans launch new studio Panic Stations to make multiplayer co-op games
A group of veteran Fall Guys developers have launched Panic Stations, a new developer focused on "fun, silly, slapstick" co-op multiplayer games, with the stated ambition of releasing multiple titles…
Supercell calls time on Squad Busters less than 18 months after launch
Supercell has announced it's ending active development on Squad Busters. Read more
Pokémon TCG Pocket reaches $1.3bn in first year, says AppMagic
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has generated $1.3 billion in its first year, according to new data. Read more
Google allows US devs to offer alternative payment methods on Play Store
Google has updated its policy to allow developers in the United States to offer alternative payment options and external links on Google Play. Read more