On the podcast: misleading ads, Apple’s ‘mobile gaming headwinds’, Roblox results, PlayStudios shenanigans, more
The latest mobilegamer.biz podcast covers several significant developments affecting the mobile gaming industry. The UK advertising regulator has taken action against misleading mobile game advertisements, suggesting a broader pattern of deceptive marketing practices exists in the sector. Meanwhile, Apple has acknowledged ‘mobile gaming headwinds’ in its Q4 financial results, with additional pressure from court-ordered changes to the US App Store affecting the platform’s gaming ecosystem.
Tetris developer PlayStudios is facing a major crisis, announcing four studio closures and 177 job cuts. The company is also shutting down Tetris Block Party and faces potential delisting from the Nasdaq, indicating severe financial and operational challenges.
On brighter news, Hoyoverse—maker of Genshin Impact—announced its next project: Petit Planet, launching December 4. The episode also covers Roblox financial results and developments from the indie gaming sector, providing a comprehensive overview of the mobile and gaming landscape’s current trajectory.