Clash Royale, Clash of Clans push Supercell to $2.3 billion in 2016 revenue
Supercell, the maker of hit mobile games Clash of Clans and Clash Royale, said that sales growth was flat $2.3 billion in 2016. That’s flat...
Mobile games lose their luster faster than ever
The recent launch of Super Mario Run by Nintendo set a new record, with over 40 million downloads during its first four days on...
When it comes to iOS app spending, men flock to Clash of Clans, women prefer Candy Crush
A new study from the University of Southern California highlights the gender divide in the Apple App store, particularly when it comes to video...
Clash of Clans maker Supercell hacked; 1 million forum accounts compromised
Clash of Clans maker Supercell disclosed today that accounts on Supercell’s community forum have been hacked. Third-party sources say more than 1 million accounts...
Clash of Clans gets big backer as gamers try to reverse Iran ban
Last week, a flurry of reports came in about the decision made by the Attorney General in Iran, Dr. Abdolsamad Khoramabadi, to ban Supercell’s...
How Supercell is moving beyond video games: investments, merchandise, esports, and an animated series
In a mobile gaming industry full of one-hit wonders, Finland’s Supercell has managed to sustain its steady success while embracing a unique corporate culture...
YouTube’s top-10 most-viewed game trailers of 2016: Pokémon, Overwatch, and more
Popplio, Hanzo, and “man with flamethrower” are all YouTube stars now! To cap off 2016, Google is looking back at the year. And since...
Why Nintendo’s Super Mario Run may not have the same instant success as Pokémon Go
Casual mobile games, including the popular Pokémon Go from Niantic, Inc., enjoy the highest benefits from word-of-mouth virality, according to Peanut Labs’ new survey...
NetEase usurps Tencent as the top-grossing mobile publisher in the world
China is the biggest market in the world for mobile gaming, and so it’s not a surprise that the two biggest companies that are...
How Supercell kills its darlings to focus on potential hits
Supercell has outstanding mobile games, but it’s also known for killing off the projects that don’t work. The Helsinki, Finland-based company is known for games...