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🎉 GamingonPhone Awards 2024 Finalists Announced! 🎉 We’re delighted to unveil the finalists for the GamingonPhone Awards 2024, supported by Gamelight — the fourth edition of our annual celebration of excellence in mobile gaming! 📱✨   After opening nominations last month, we received an incredible 5,307 nominations from passionate gamers, industry professionals, and fans around the world. 🌍  The response was overwhelming, and our team carefully reviewed each nomination to bring you the top contenders across 30 award categories on both the B2C (players, games, creators) and B2B (studios, developers, partnerships) sides of the industry.   Now, we need your help to select the winners from our 240 finalists! With leading companies like Zynga, OUTFIT7, Gameloft, Level Infinite, Dream Games, Epic Games, Kwalee, Tencent Games, Riot Games, Electronic Arts (EA), HoYoverse, Lilith Games, FARLIGHT GAMES, KRAFTON Inc., NetEase Games, MOONTON GAMES, Supercell, Scopely, Com2us Corporation, Bandai Namco Mobile, Netmarble and more in the running, this year’s competition is set to be exceptional. 🏆   You have until November 30th to cast your vote and make your voice heard. Help us celebrate the achievements of these remarkable teams and games pushing mobile gaming to new heights!    👉 Let’s choose the best of the best! Voting link is in the comments.

Streamplay Studio (ASX:SP8) is set to acquire North American gaming company Noodlecake Studios, aiming to expand its influence in regional and global gaming markets. Founded in 2011, Noodlecake has a portfolio of over 60 games, which have collectively reached more than 270 million downloads. The studio also collaborates with major brands such as Apple, Google, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, and Steam. The acquisition involves Streamplay purchasing Noodlecake from its current parent company, Chinese mobile game publisher ZPLAY Technology. Noodlecake’s strong revenue performance was a significant factor in Streamplay's decision. Over 13 years, Noodlecake has earned over $15 million from in-app purchases, $9 million from game sales, and $18 million through advertising, with an average annual revenue of $7.3 million over the last three years ending December 2023. The acquisition is expected to be finalized before December 31, 2024.  “This is a profitable business with robust revenues that delivers synergies complementing Streamplay’s existing technology and service offerings, creating significant opportunities to enhance our product suite,” said Bert Mondello, Chairman of Streamplay Studio. “Over the past two years, we have worked diligently to maintain strong cash reserves while identifying the right opportunity and I believe this acquisition positions Streamplay for substantial growth in the global gaming industry."

WOW! 400,000+ VOTES IN JUST 2 WEEKS! We’re beyond exhilarated and grateful for the outpouring of support for the GamingonPhone Awards 2024, supported by our amazing partner, Gamelight. 🎉 This incredible milestone couldn’t have been achieved without YOU, our passionate community! Your enthusiasm is what drives us to celebrate the best in mobile gaming each year. Thank you for being a part of this journey and making your voices heard! There’s still time to make an impact—voting ends November 30—so keep the momentum going as we honor the very best in mobile gaming.

We are honored to welcome Kazi Arafat Hossain, Former Country Head at Tencent Games and Founder at A1 Esports, to the jury for the 4th Edition of the Gamingonphone Awards 2024, supported by Gamelight! With years of experience leading one of the biggest names in mobile gaming, Kazi brings a wealth of knowledge and strategic insight to our panel. His expertise will be instrumental in recognizing this year’s top talent and groundbreaking achievements in mobile gaming. Stay tuned as we get ready to celebrate the best in mobile gaming!  🏆

Mobile app measurement and marketing firm Adjust, has appointed Andrey K. as its new CEO. Kazakov, who previously served as chairman of Adjust, replaces Simon Dussart. Kazakov joined Adjust following the acquisition of his company, Acquired io, in 2017 and later held a role as VP of revenue for non-gaming at AppLovin. This leadership change follows recent layoffs at Adjust, which affected 15% of its workforce as part of efforts to streamline operations amid challenging market conditions.

We’re delighted to introduce Waleed Abdelfattah, Business Development Manager at Chickmania Entertainment, as a jury member for the 4th Edition of the GamingonPhone Awards 2024—supported by Gamelight! With his expertise in driving business growth and innovation in the gaming industry, Waleed brings a fresh perspective to our jury panel. His insights will be key in recognizing the standout achievements and trends shaping mobile gaming today. Stay tuned as we prepare to celebrate the best in mobile gaming for 2024!  🏆

🌟 Jury Announcement Alert! 🌟 We’re honored to welcome Kelly Chiew, Senior Communications Manager at Level Infinite, to the jury panel for the 4th Edition of the GamingonPhone Awards 2024—supported by Gamelight! With her expertise in gaming communications and her passion for bringing stories to life, Kelly is set to bring a fresh perspective to our awards process. Her insights will be key as we celebrate the year’s top achievements and innovations in mobile gaming! We’re honored to have her expertise as we recognize the best in mobile gaming for 2024! 🏆

Brian Cox has been promoted to Senior Director of AI Gameplay Engineering at Inworld AI, the makers of AI engine for games and media. In this elevated role, he will oversee the strategic development and integration of advanced AI-driven gameplay systems, ensuring that Inworld AI's interactive experiences continue to push the boundaries of innovation and player immersion. Brian joined Inworld AI in March 2024 as Director of AI Gameplay Engineering and quickly demonstrated his expertise and leadership in AI-driven game development. With over a decade of experience and a distinguished career at renowned companies like NetEase Games, Ubisoft, Rare Ltd, Creative Assembly, and Triumph Studios, Brian brings a deep understanding of AI and gameplay engineering that will be instrumental in advancing Inworld AI's goals and technologies.

Núria Oliveira has recently been appointed as Creative Director at Wildlife Studios. In her new role, she will be responsible for leading creative vision, driving innovative content, and enhancing the studio's portfolio of gaming experiences. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Núria brings a wealth of expertise from previous positions at leading companies, including PlayKids, Afterverse, Ten Square Games, and Nexoom.

Samsung Electronics recently launched its new mobile cloud gaming platform for Galaxy devices in North America, following a year of beta testing. Now available through the Samsung Gaming Hub app, this platform allows users to play games instantly, with no need for downloads or installations. Initially introduced last year under the name Game Launcher, this streaming service was designed to boost engagement with Samsung’s ecosystem and increase ad revenue, which had declined with the drop in game-install-based ad profits. The platform went live as an official beta on October 5, 2023, and aims to make gaming accessible and seamless for Galaxy users. At launch, Samsung’s service offers 23 popular games, all free to play—no subscriptions required. Games can be accessed through ads, the Galaxy Store, or directly within the Gaming Hub, making it simple for players to dive into their favorite games without the usual setup. The beta results have been promising. According to Samsung, 50% of users who clicked on a cloud gaming ad or link during the beta began playing immediately—well above industry averages. During testing, the platform saw a 149% increase in active users across the United States and Canada, signaling strong interest and engagement from the Galaxy community.