Craig Chapple

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Stay Informed Get Industry News In Your Inbox… Ad tech firm AppLovin is laying off 97 staff, according to a WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) filing in California. The job losses were effective as of March 21st, 2025. It follows on from a filing on January 15th, in which it said it would be making 89 employees redundant.

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We take a look at the acquisitions, partnerships and other deals in the Middle East's growing market April 15, 2025 Stay Informed Get Industry News In Your Inbox… The Middle East’s games industry has seen significant investment over the past few years as countries look to fuel the growth of their respective games and wider tech industries. Saudi Arabia has its Vision 2030 initiative, aimed at diversifying its economy, including significant investment in games and esports. Meanwhile, the...

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Stay Informed Get Industry News In Your Inbox… Supercell’s Squad Busters has appeared on China’s App Store ahead of a launch in the country. The title was part of a batch of 128 games to be given license approval in October last year. It was joined by Goddess of Victory: New Hope. Supercell parent company Tencent will take on publishing duties in China. According to the App Store page, the title is set to launch on iOS on April 22nd, 2025.

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Stay Informed Get Industry News In Your Inbox… Brawl Stars developer Supercell is actively evaluating M&A opportunities, the company’s investments lead has told PocketGamer.biz. In an interview following the brand refresh of its Supercell Investments arm, Jaakko Harlas said that as well as investing in early-stage companies, it’s also keeping an eye on M&A opportunities with more mature studios.

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Stay Informed Get Industry News In Your Inbox… US President Donald Trump’s administration has temporarily made smartphones and other electronics exempt from new tariffs that have shaken the global economy. The move was announced in a notice from US Customs and Border Patrol which said goods such as computers, memory chips and semiconductor devices and equipment would also be exempt.