Mobile games have become a global phenomenon, with millions of people playing them on their smartphones and tablets every day. It’s no surprise that mobile games have also made international news on several occasions. Here are five examples:

Pokémon GO becomes a global phenomenon

When Pokémon GO was released in 2016, it took the world by storm. The augmented reality game had people of all ages running outside to catch Pokémon. Pokémon GO made international news for its massive popularity and for the impact it had on society. For example, the game was credited with reducing crime rates and increasing physical activity levels.

Clash of Clans becomes the first mobile game to generate over $1 billion in revenue

In 2013, Supercell released Clash of Clans, a multiplayer strategy game. The game quickly became a hit, and in 2014, it became the first mobile game to generate over $1 billion in revenue. This milestone made international news and showed the potential of mobile gaming as a business.

PUBG Mobile becomes the most downloaded mobile game of all time

In 2017, Tencent Games released PUBG Mobile, a battle royale game. The game quickly became a global phenomenon, and in 2018, it became the most downloaded mobile game of all time. PUBG Mobile made international news for its popularity and for the impact it had on gaming culture. For example, the game was credited with popularising the battle royale genre and for helping to bring esports to a wider audience.

Fortnite Mobile becomes the most profitable mobile game of all time

In 2018, Epic Games released Fortnite Mobile, a mobile version of its popular battle royale game. The game quickly became a hit, and in 2019, it became the most profitable mobile game of all time. Fortnite Mobile made international news for its popularity and for its impact on the mobile gaming industry. For example, the game showed that mobile gamers were willing to spend money on in-app purchases.

Genshin Impact becomes the highest-grossing mobile game of all time

In 2020, miHoYo released Genshin Impact, an open-world action role-playing game. The game quickly became a global hit, and in 2021, it became the highest-grossing mobile game of all time. Genshin Impact made international news for its popularity and for its high production values. For example, the game was praised for its graphics, music, and gameplay.

These are just a few examples of the many times that mobile games have made international news. Mobile gaming is a growing industry, and it’s likely that we’ll see even more mobile games make headlines in the future. Mobile games have become a major part of our lives, and it’s no surprise that they’re making international news on a regular basis. The mobile gaming industry is constantly evolving, and it’s exciting to see what the future holds for this platform.

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Tamatem Games is committed to helping the Arabic mobile gaming market reach its full potential. By localising popular mobile games, publishing original Arabic mobile games, supporting eSports, and investing in Arabic mobile game development, Tamatem Games is playing a key role in shaping the future of Arabic mobile gaming. Our most popular games include Fashion Queen, VIP Baloot and Battle of Kings. In addition, card players from across the MENA region have been enjoying our in-depth card game, VIP Jalsat.