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All publications for 28.03.2023

Market Analysis March 28, 2023

Average weekly player spending in mobile games topped $1.6 billion in Q1 2023, according to data.ai

data.ai has published a report on the state of the mobile games market in the first quarter of 2023. Here is some data on player spending, installs, as well as the highest-grossing and most downloaded titles.

Industry News March 28, 2023

Team17 CEO Debbie Bestwick to step down after more than 30 years at UK publisher

Debbie Bestwick, an experienced gaming executive, has decided to step down as CEO of Team17. But first she will find herself a suitable successor.

Legal March 28, 2023

Japanese regulator clears Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, sees no substantial harm to competition

The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has reviewed Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. According to the regulator, the $68.7 billion deal won’t reduce competition in the market.