Observed Signal · Jul 2, 2026 · Podcast Episode · Source: Mobilegamer.biz · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
MobileGamer.biz podcast: eFootball, Apple Arcade, app-store payments
The MobileGamer.biz podcast episode (published 2026-07-02) summarizes recent developments in the mobile games business. Topics include Konami’s eFootball generating roughly three times the in‑app purchase (IAP) revenue of EA FC, Apple Arcade top performers data from GameDiscoverCo, Stillfront searching for a new CEO after Alexis Bonte stepped down, confirmation of a previously reported 'Queen' story via Swedish finance title Breakit, mixed developer experiences on third‑party app stores (AltStore, Skich), and the UK regulator’s proposals that could open Apple and Google’s app store payment systems. The episode also notes regular data, jobs, and new‑games roundups and is supported by Xsolla.
Industry‑specific roundup covering mobile gaming revenues, app‑store payments and a leadership change at Stillfront — informative for mobile gaming and app-store watchers but not a major platform policy or market‑shifting event.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Konami’s mobile game eFootball is making about three times the IAP revenue of its closest competitor, EA FC, with most revenue currently coming from Japan.
- GameDiscoverCo supplied data on Apple Arcade’s top performers by player reviews, presented in the episode.
- Stillfront is looking for a new CEO after Alexis Bonte stepped down amid a large restructuring.
- MobileGamer.biz confirmed its earlier 'Queen' story when the company's founder commented to Swedish finance publication Breakit but did not respond to mobilegamer.biz’s requests.
- Developers’ earnings on third‑party app stores are mixed; mobilegamer.biz spoke with AltStore and Skich, and UK proposals could allow Apple and Google’s app store payment systems to be opened if approved.
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“We look at Konami’s quietly very successful mobile game eFootball, which is actually making about three times the IAP of its closest competi...”
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