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PocketGamer.biz Podcast

PGbiz Podcast
Mobile Gaming
Mobile Games
User Acquisition
Apple
Supercell
Roblox
Epic Games
Ubisoft
Game Development
Nintendo
Scopely
Ad Monetization
Unity
User Engagement
Gamescom
Google Play
Data Analysis
Square Enix
Xbox
Applovin

Welcome to your regular glimpse into the business of mobile games. Featuring interviews with games industry experts! Your hosts are the insiders at PocketGamer.biz, the top B2B site for the mobile games industry. It covers the people, technology and deals that drive this multi-billion dollar sector. In our ongoing podcast, you’ll hear the editorial team and their guests dive into the topics and th... more

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PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple, features and data editor Aaron Astle and editorial director for events Mariam Ahmad talk through the latest games industry news on the 100th episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast.

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PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple, deputy editor Paige Cook and features and data editor Aaron Astle talk through the latest games industry news on the 98th episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast.

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We speak to My.Games CEO Elena Grigorian about forever franchises like War Robots and Rush Royale, and delve into its new R&D structure and why it plots a $50m a year benchmark for new games.** Let's Connect **👉🏻 X - x.com/pgbiz 👉🏻 Linked... more

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PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple, deputy editor Paige Cook and features and data editor Aaron Astle talk through the latest games industry news on the 97th episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast.

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Recent Guests

Elena Grigorian
CEO of My Games
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Episode: My.Games' $50m a year benchmark for new forever franchises
Gil Tov-Ly
Chief Marketing Officer
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Episode: The truth behind mobile gaming's $17bn D2C market
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Chief Operating Officer at Mattel 163
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Michael Angrisani
Senior Director of Product Management at Scopely
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Ambrose Robinson
Founder of Parable Studios and creator of Millennium Whisper
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Nick Poole
CEO of UKIE (UK Interactive Entertainment)
UKIE
Episode: Agency, Ambition And The Future Of UK Games
Jon Madoff
CEO of Beamable
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Episode: Skillz, Beamable and The LiveOps Shift
Falko Boecker
Head of BD and Customer Success at GameAnalytics
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Hosts

Craig Chapple
Head of Content at PocketGamer.biz; Host of multiple PocketGamer.biz properties; frequent industry commentator.
Paige Cook
Deputy Editor and host on multiple PocketGamer.biz programs; active coverage of mobile games business and events.
Aaron Astle
Data/News Editor with a focus on live operations and market analysis; frequent contributor to episode discussions.
Peggy Anne Salz
Host and industry data expert; long-standing commentator on monetization and data-driven strategy.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Games industry insiders!

    This is an informative new podcast from the folk behind the go-to business site for the mobile games industry. The editors know their stuff - and each episode takes you behind the scenes in the world of making global games thanks to some insightful guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SFXDaveB
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Great way to stay in touch of mobile games industry news

    Enjoyed Brian’s soothing hibernian tones, some useful news updates and interesting to hear from industry insiders.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MisterWhippy
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Useful for marketers and developers seeking practical takeaways.
Engaging mix of news, deals, and thoughtful analysis from experts.
Polished host delivery and strong guest lineups help distill industry moves.
Informative for insiders with behind-the-scenes access to the mobile games world.

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In the Hot Seat: Mattel163 COO Devin Nambiar on Uno, the East-West divide and life after the NetEase deal
Q: What is the hardest part of managing a cross-border team, and how do you overcome it?
Time on the ground to build trust, paired with proactive leadership and bridging cultural differences; keeping communication open and giving teams autonomy while ensuring alignment across time zones is crucial.
In the Hot Seat: Mattel163 COO Devin Nambiar on Uno, the East-West divide and life after the NetEase deal
Q: What are the North Star metrics for Mattel 163 and how do they guide growth?
The North Star metrics focus on long-term attention, stickiness, session time, and healthy ROAS, complemented by a holistic data view and qualitative signals to validate performance as we scale in both APAC and global markets.
The truth behind mobile gaming's $17bn D2C market
Q: Is a full DTC suite—layered payment links, web store, and education tools—more effective than focusing on a single channel?
Yes, a cohesive, multi-flow DTC approach tends to yield the strongest results, creating more opportunities to buy and better engagement by guiding users through preferred payment paths.
The truth behind mobile gaming's $17bn D2C market
Q: What does the $17 billion DTC figure imply for the mobile games industry, and how should publishers interpret it?
It should spark discussion and awareness about the growth potential; the figure is a ballpark that helps gauge scale, not an exact end-state, with caveats about sample bias and methodology.
AI Games Need Soul, Not Slop
Q: How do you balance AI capabilities with the need for creative input and quality storytelling?
AI is used to augment writers and actors; there will still be human-driven scripts where needed, and the goal is systems that support narrative depth without relying solely on generic AI output.

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A business-focused, weekly briefing on the mobile games ecosystem, with editors and industry players discussing deals, platform dynamics, monetization, data analytics, and the creator economy. Episodes cover major acquisitions, regulatory shifts, live-ops, AI in games, and cross-media strategy, often featuring interviews with senior executives and policy advocates. The format blends hard industry news with practical implications for publishers and developers, plus candid behind-the-scenes commentary from seasoned editors. A notable strength is the guest mix, ranging from platform leaders to disruptive studios, which helps listeners understand strategic moves and how they ripple through studios of all sizes.

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2. Gil Tov-Ly
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7. Nick Poole
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