On the podcast: Supercell reboots Mo.co, Fortnite is back on iOS, Nintendo’s next mobile game, Embracer, Wooga, more
This week in mobile gaming featured several major developments. Supercell has rebooted its struggling monster-hunting game Mo.co after its initial launch failed to gain traction. The reboot is reportedly generating significantly lower revenue compared to Squad Busters, Supercell’s previous hit title that was eventually shut down, raising questions about whether this represents a last-ditch effort for the game.
In a major platform victory, Epic Games’ Fortnite returned to the iOS App Store worldwide, excluding Australia. Epic used the announcement to take shots at Apple regarding its app store policies and practices, continuing their long-running dispute over app store fairness and revenue sharing.
Nintendo is preparing to launch a new mobile game that draws inspiration from WarioWare but uniquely incorporates players’ photos as core gameplay elements. This represents Nintendo’s continued expansion into the mobile gaming market.
The podcast episode also covered developments from other major industry players including Embracer Group and Wooga, providing a comprehensive overview of recent mobile gaming news.