On the podcast: 2026’s top games so far, Raid’s new rival, plus nuggets from Google, Ubisoft, Stillfront, Devolver, Scopely and more
The mobilegamer.biz podcast episode covers several major developments in mobile gaming during 2026. The show discusses top-performing games year-to-date based on AppMagic download and revenue estimates, providing insight into which titles are dominating the market.
A significant portion focuses on Godforge, a new competitor to the popular live-service game Raid: Shadow Legends, developed by newcomer studio Fateless. This marks an important moment in the live-service gaming landscape as fresh studios attempt to challenge established titles.
The episode also addresses a major regulatory development: the European Union has issued a €1 billion fine against Google for anticompetitive practices. The fine specifically targets Google’s policies that make it difficult for developers to direct players away from the Google Play Store, highlighting ongoing tensions between platform holders and game developers over app distribution and monetization control.
Additionally, the podcast covers Ubisoft’s mobile gaming success, particularly with Invincible: Guarding the Globe, which has nearly doubled the company’s mobile revenue, demonstrating the continued importance of licensed intellectual property in driving mobile gaming performance.
The episode also features industry insights from other major players including Devolver Digital, Scopely, and Stillfront, providing a comprehensive overview of the current state of the mobile games business.