Mobile Games / August 5, 2026
Wrestling Manager launches worldwide on Android
The tycoon game lets players establish a wrestling promotion, recruit talent and grow an entertainment business.
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Mobile Games / August 5, 2026
Lords Mobile continues Transformers crossover
The long-running strategy game has added a Cybertron Pinball activity and themed crossover rewards.
Mobile Games / August 5, 2026
Talking Tom & Friends: World adds Smurfs adventure
The sandbox crossover introduces potion mixing, forest clean-up activities and a blue-themed village storyline.
Mobile Games / August 5, 2026
Lil’ Guardsman arrives on Android
The deduction adventure places players at a fantasy city gate, questioning unusual visitors and deciding who may enter.
Mobile Games / August 5, 2026
Caravan SandWitch begins mobile journey
The gentle science-fiction adventure focuses on exploration, community and a road trip across an alien landscape.
Mobile Games / August 5, 2026
Black Desert Mobile continues major systems overhaul
Pearl Abyss is revising competitive and progression systems including Mode War and Siege War.
Mobile Business / August 5, 2026
EA’s $55bn buyout is complete
A consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has completed its acquisition of Electronic Arts, with PIF holding a 93% share.
Games Business / August 5, 2026
Raptor PR launches Early Gaming Growth platform
The EGG initiative is designed to help early-stage games-technology companies build visibility, trust and credibility.
Games Industry / August 5, 2026
PG Connects Nordics confirms Helsinki return
The expanded conference takes place October 20–21, bringing the Nordic and international games industries together.
Games Industry / August 5, 2026
Mobile Games Awards early-bird deadline nears
Discounted tickets for the August 25 ceremony in Cologne remain available until midnight on August 6.
Games Business / August 5, 2026
Refactor Games reportedly lays off most staff
The studio has reportedly cut approximately 85% of its workforce less than two months after releasing FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition through Netflix Games.
Mobile Business / August 5, 2026
Krafton’s record quarter remains in focus
The publisher reported Q2 revenue growth of 95% year over year and operating-profit growth of 67%.
Mobile Market / August 5, 2026
Mobile IAP revenue dips as advertising grows
Sensor Tower reported a 2% decline in mobile in-app-purchase revenue during the first half of 2026 while advertising expenditure increased.
Mobile Funding / August 5, 2026
Drilo Ventures launches $30m games fund
The Türkiye-focused fund plans early-stage investments ranging from $500,000 to $1.5 million.
Mobile Development / August 5, 2026
Unity adds dedicated Netflix Games support
Unity is introducing development tools and optimisation aimed at Netflix’s cloud-gaming ecosystem.
Mobile Hardware / August 5, 2026
Google prepares Pixel 11 launch event
Made by Google takes place August 12 and is expected to introduce the Pixel 11 family, including a new foldable.
Mobile Hardware / August 5, 2026
Galaxy Z Fold8 launches August 7
Samsung’s shorter and wider foldable starts at $1,899 and uses flagship Snapdragon hardware.
Mobile Hardware / August 5, 2026
Honor Robot Phone reveal set for August 12
Honor’s experimental handset combines AI imaging with a motorised three-axis camera gimbal.
Mobile Hardware / August 5, 2026
ELO Vagabond tops current controller recommendations
The $99 USB-C mobile controller offers full-size grips, Hall-effect sticks, microswitch buttons and programmable rear inputs.
Mobile Hardware / August 5, 2026
SteelSeries Stratus+ struggles as an Android controller
A current review praises its low price and PC performance but reports inconsistent Android compatibility and Bluetooth latency.
Gaming Hardware / August 5, 2026
Gaming hardware prices rise 16% during 2026
US analysis indicates average hardware costs increased from approximately $452 to $525 as memory and chip shortages intensified.
Mobile Hardware / August 5, 2026
Qualcomm price hikes threaten Android handhelds
Reported double-digit Snapdragon price increases are expected from September 1.
Mobile Hardware / August 5, 2026
Retroid Pocket Nova shipments begin
Retroid is increasing production while warning that later batches may be affected by higher component expenses.
Gaming Hardware / August 5, 2026
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ targets console-style convenience
The $1,799 handheld combines an 8-inch 120Hz display, Intel Core Ultra hardware, 32GB RAM and Xbox-oriented software features.