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June 2026 Top-Grossing Mobile Games

Appmagic data shows June 2026 in-app-purchase (IAP) rankings for mobile games, led by Tencent’s Honor of Kings with nearly $111M despite a month-on-month $50M drop. Whiteout Survival (~$110M) and Royal Match (~$100M) remain highly consistent. Microfun’s Gossip Harbor dipped to just under $93M after crossing $100M in March. Several previously larger earners — including Candy Crush Saga, LastWar and PUBG Mobile — posted notable month-on-month declines (Candy Crush fell to ~$77M, its weakest monthly haul since April 2022). The report lists IAP figures for games #1–#20 and notes Appmagic’s estimates exclude ad revenue, app store fees and China’s alternate Android ecosystem revenue.

MyGamez Urges Co-Publishing as China Entry Route

MyGamez co-founder and CEO Mikael Leinonen told Pocket Gamer Connects Summit Shanghai that China remains the largest growth opportunity for global game developers but is difficult to enter. MyGamez advocates a co-publishing model where the original developer retains control and operates the game while a local partner supplies China-specific expertise, localisation and operations — rather than transferring source code or selling IP. Leinonen cited China’s share of global gaming revenues (around 30%) and long-running examples such as MyGamez’s publication of Hill Climb Racing in China since 2014 (700m+ Android downloads across the titles) to illustrate the market scale. He emphasised long-term partnerships, developer transparency, IP retention and the need for investment and patience to succeed in China.

NumberEight Launches “7 Days of Women for Women” to Celebrate Women in Tech - ExchangeWire.com

NumberEight launched the '7 days of women for women' project to celebrate women in tech around International Women’s Day. The initiative highlights female leaders across industries, sharing career advice and personal insights. Emma Raz, NumberEight’s director of commercial, leads the campaign and profiles women from Beacon, Next Games, Frameplay, Playrix, Rovio, AdInMo, AdTonos, Square Enix, and other tech and gaming companies. The compiled interviews emphasize resilience, leadership, mentorship, and the importance of taking risks and learning from mistakes. The piece features 14 professionals including Maria Dramalioti-Taylor, Annina Salvén, Kim Loasby, Cary Tilds, Lauren Ogundeko, Marianna Vallejo, Kasia Bargielska, Elizaveta Kostyukhina, Joanne Lacey, Claire Rozain, Liat Barer, Kim Aspeling, and Jamora Crawford, reflecting a cross-section of women shaping tech in Europe and beyond with practical guidance for those entering or advancing in the field.