On the podcast: Apple app review woes, EA job cuts, Supercell, Monopoly Go and more
The mobile games industry faced multiple significant developments this week. Apple’s app review process has experienced notable slowdowns due to an influx of AI-generated games and apps flooding the platform, though Google Play Store reviews appear unaffected by the same issue.
In consolidation news, Supercell has officially completed the acquisition of Merge Mansion developer Metacore Games, further expanding its portfolio. Meanwhile, Hasbro reported over $40 million in revenue from its flagship mobile title Monopoly Go, demonstrating the continued monetisation strength of licensed casual games.
Electronic Arts announced 400 job cuts as it becomes absorbed into Saudi ownership, though the specific impact on the publisher’s mobile division remains unclear. Separately, Netflix Games continues to grow its catalogue, with approximately 60 games available on the platform at the time of reporting.