Mobile Games / August 1, 2026
Bungo Stray Dogs: Tales of the Lost completes shutdown
The mobile RPG ended service on July 31 after approximately nine years.
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Mobile Business / August 1, 2026
EA expects PIF-led acquisition to close August 4
All required regulatory approvals have reportedly been secured for the transaction.
Mobile Development / August 1, 2026
Unity adds dedicated Netflix Games support
Unity's engine support includes tools and optimisations for Netflix's cloud-gaming operation.
Games Industry / August 1, 2026
Chroma Pixel Games expands support for SADC studios
The company is planning matchmaking initiatives connecting Southern African studios with publishers and investors.
Mobile Esports / August 1, 2026
Esports Foundation partners with Adidas
More than 2,000 athletes and coaches at the Esports Nations Cup will receive dedicated competition apparel.
Games Industry / August 1, 2026
Pocketpair explains how Palworld went viral
A CGDC discussion covers community engagement, media backlash and the studio's decision not to chase trends.
Games Industry / August 1, 2026
PG Connects Summit Shanghai reports major turnout
The event recorded more than 1,000 registrations across activities, representing 400 companies and 40 countries.
Games Industry / August 1, 2026
DFO ChinaJoy Party takes place in Shanghai
The August 1 networking event brings together developers, publishers, investors, creators and technology companies.
Mobile Industry / August 1, 2026
July mobile-gaming roundup tracks a packed launch month
The retrospective covers July's releases, shutdowns, updates and wider industry developments.
Mobile Industry / August 1, 2026
Weekly release roundup highlights Netflix Minigolf, Afterglow and CookieRun: Crumble
PocketGamer.biz's current roundup tracks major new mobile and cloud-game arrivals.
Mobile Games / August 1, 2026
Clash of Clans introduces Aztec-inspired Gold Pass skin
The August Gold Pass includes a new Royal Champion cosmetic inspired by Aztec visual motifs.
Mobile Hardware / August 1, 2026
Tecno reveals a zero-bezel concept phone
The concept uses a claimed 0mm display border and will be demonstrated at IFA 2026.
Mobile Hardware / August 1, 2026
Honor Robot Phone prepares for August 12 reveal
The device combines an AI imaging engine with a motorised three-axis gimbal camera and high-resolution sensors.
Mobile Hardware / August 1, 2026
Galaxy Z Fold8 approaches August 7 release
Samsung's wider foldable is available for preorder ahead of general availability next week.
Mobile Hardware / August 1, 2026
REDMAGIC Astra 2 leads Android gaming-tablet recommendations
The compact tablet combines a 9.06-inch OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 hardware, liquid cooling and a larger battery.
Mobile Hardware / August 1, 2026
GameSir G8+ controller performs better on Android than iPhone
The Bluetooth controller supports several platforms, but its configuration app and advanced features are limited on iOS.
Mobile Hardware / August 1, 2026
Qualcomm chipset increases threaten handheld pricing
Reported double-digit Snapdragon price rises could increase the cost of future Android handhelds.
Mobile Hardware / August 1, 2026
Retroid Pocket Nova shipments begin
Retroid is rotating colour production while working to clear its preorder backlog within several weeks.
Gaming Hardware / August 1, 2026
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ delivers premium portable performance
The Windows handheld features an 8-inch 120Hz display, Intel Arc G3 Extreme graphics, 32GB RAM and an 80Wh battery.
Gaming Hardware / August 1, 2026
ONEXPLAYER X2 Mini Pro pushes handheld specifications higher
The premium Windows device offers an 8.8-inch 144Hz OLED screen, Ryzen AI Max+ hardware and pricing from approximately $2,399.
Cloud Gaming Hardware / August 1, 2026
Logitech puts G Cloud successor plans on hold
The company's gaming leadership says a second G Cloud is not currently a priority despite continued interest in cloud gaming.
Mobile Games / July 31, 2026
Bungo Stray Dogs: Tales of the Lost shuts down today
The long-running mobile RPG ends service on July 31 after approximately nine years.
Mobile Games / July 31, 2026
Tianlong Origin soft-launches in Thailand
The officially licensed wuxia MMORPG is now available to mobile players in Thailand.
Mobile Games / July 31, 2026
Free Fire MAX prepares Naruto collaboration rerun
The first Naruto Shippuden crossover chapter is scheduled to return in September.