On the podcast: Google Playground, AppLovin’s court battles, Scopely’s next game and plenty more
The latest mobilegamer.biz podcast covers several significant developments in mobile gaming and game development platforms.
Google has introduced Playground, a game development platform that appears to incorporate Unity’s Spark technology. Industry observers remain divided on its potential, with predictions ranging from transformative impact to complete market failure.
AppLovin faces two ongoing lawsuits. The company is in dispute with Unity over data collection practices and with San Diego County regarding policies around adult content. These legal battles underscore growing concerns about privacy, data handling, and content moderation in mobile gaming.
Scopely is developing an unnamed Marvel IP title, codenamed Project Comet, designed as a competitor to the hit game Genshin Impact. The project represents a major investment in live-service gaming combined with significant intellectual property licensing.
Thatgamepublisher, the studio behind acclaimed indie titles Journey and Sky, is pursuing new indie-focused mobile gaming opportunities.