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Tom Ivan

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News Editor at VGC

News editor @VGC_News. Games journalist for 15 years, formerly of Next-Gen, Edge, CVG, OXM and GamesRadar. Tips: [email protected]

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  • 1 week ago | mobilegamer.biz | Tom Ivan

    Here every Friday you’ll find the latest global releases, new soft launches and everything in between. This column is sponsored by Supercell, which seeks founders for the next new Supercell game. The next round of their new game incubation program, Spark, starts in August and is still open for founder types from the fields of programming and art. Your opportunity here. Fortnite (Epic Games)Fortnite has added a new mobile-first gameplay mode called Blitz Royale.

  • 1 week ago | mobilegamer.biz | Tom Ivan

    Every Wednesday we break down the latest data, research and financial results into digestible chunks. Read on for the numbers you need to know about minus the fluff. This column is sponsored by Xsolla, which can help you to quickly launch your branded web shop to boost revenue and expedite your marketing ROI. Get started here.

  • 1 week ago | mobilegamer.biz | Tom Ivan

    Our jobs digest has the biggest moves and promotions from across the mobile games business, all in one spot. This column is supported by Appcharge, the not-so-secret sauce behind mobile’s DTC revolution. Built by monetisation veterans from the industry’s biggest studios, Appcharge’s platform helps top grossing games sell directly to users and reclaim revenue. Find out more here. Embracer: Current deputy CEO Phil Rodgers will be promoted to CEO effective August 1.

  • 2 weeks ago | mobilegamer.biz | Tom Ivan

    Here every Friday you’ll find the latest global releases, new soft launches and everything in between. This column is sponsored by Supercell, which seeks founders for the next new Supercell game. The next round of their new game incubation program, Spark, starts in August and is still open for founder types from the fields of programming and art. Your opportunity here. FIFA Rivals (Mythical Games)This web3 arcade-style football game lets players buy, sell and trade stars as digital assets.

  • 2 weeks ago | mobilegamer.biz | Tom Ivan

    Every Wednesday we break down the latest data, research and financial results into digestible chunks. Read on for the numbers you need to know about minus the fluff. This column is sponsored by Xsolla, offering the #1 web shop solution for mobile games that generates more value, purchases, and revenue. Get started here. Zenless Zone Zero nears $300m on its first birthdayZenless Zone Zero’s first anniversary event earned Mihoyo nearly $6m in one day, according to Appmagic.

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Tom Ivan
Tom Ivan @spippyivan
13 Oct 23

Microsoft has officially completed its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. https://t.co/0Rt2pDuv5d https://t.co/6wyu2zmBc2

Tom Ivan
Tom Ivan @spippyivan
11 Sep 23

Update: Gearbox has reportedly told staff there are “many options under consideration” after the studio was put up for sale, including taking it independent.

VGC
VGC @VGC_News

A new report claims that Embracer Group is considering selling Gearbox Software. https://t.co/sadfpClanu https://t.co/40IJRenzDC

Tom Ivan
Tom Ivan @spippyivan
17 Aug 23

Dead Island 2 will be released on “another platform” in the coming year, according to Embracer Group https://t.co/bxkSwfHVKR https://t.co/EK1e8HJTHa