On the podcast: That EA-Scopely supergroup, Reform’s mobile game, King strikes, Mattel, Roblox, Mizuguchi, more
The mobilegamer.biz weekly podcast provides concise industry updates on mobile games business developments. In this episode, host Neil Long covers several significant stories. The primary focus includes speculation about a potential Saudi Arabia-backed gaming supergroup involving publishers EA, Scopely, Moonton, and additional companies—a consolidation move that could reshape the competitive landscape. The episode also addresses the UK’s Reform party entering game development with a mobile title focused on immigration policy (“stop the boats”), marking an unconventional entry into gaming. Labor issues are highlighted through coverage of anticipated strikes at King’s Stockholm and Malmö offices later in the month. Additionally, the podcast discusses Mattel’s growing mobile gaming ambitions and Roblox’s newly announced capabilities allowing creators to export their games as native applications for mobile and PC platforms. These developments collectively represent shifts in industry consolidation, labor relations, and platform accessibility for creators.