On the podcast: eFootball vs EA FC, Apple Arcade stats, Stillfront, Queen, third party app stores, payments, more
In this weekly mobile gaming roundup, the podcast highlights several major developments across the mobile games industry. Konami’s football simulation eFootball is demonstrating remarkable commercial success, generating approximately three times the in-app purchase revenue of its nearest competitor, EA FC. However, this strong financial performance is currently concentrated in Japan, raising questions about the game’s international monetisation potential.
Apple Arcade’s top-performing titles by player reviews were analyzed using data from GameDiscoverCo, providing rare insights into Apple’s gaming subscription service. This data highlights which games resonate most with Apple Arcade subscribers based on user ratings.
In publisher news, mobile gaming company Stillfront is undergoing leadership transition after CEO Alexis Bonte stepped down. The departure follows what appears to be a significant corporate restructuring, suggesting possible strategic changes ahead for the publisher.