Games industry roundup: The hottest stories across the mobile, blockchain and influencer sectors

• 1 Mobile games news and analysis

  Here are the top stories from PocketGamer.biz.

  Epic CEO Tim Sweeney labels Google Play 30% revenue share “disproportionate” as Fortnite bypasses Android store

  Fortnite has been a massive success on all platforms it’s launched on and now it’s heading to Android. But it won’t be releasing on Google Play. Epic CEO tells PocketGamer.biz why the hottest game in the world right now is skipping the go-to Android marketplace.

  Why AppLovin is getting into the mobile publishing game with Lion Studios

  Mobile marketing platform AppLovin has stepped into the mobile publishing space with Lion Studios and it’s already racked up hundreds of millions of downloads in its short life.

  Peak Games’ $100 million bet on Ryan Reynolds to kick Toon Blast up a gear in the US

  PocketGamer.biz speaks to Toon Blast developer Peak Games on why it partnered with Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds to market the hit game.

  Apple limits App Store discovery as it cuts affiliate programme and threatens future of mobile sites

  It’s just hit a market value of $1 trillion. So to reward its supports, Apple has cut out its affiliate programme for the App Store to stop referral links from taking a cut of its revenue.

  Supercell and Playerunknown respond to Elon Musk's Twitter callout for Tesla game devs

  .
  Elon Musk asked developers to pitch ideas for games that can be played in Tesla cars. Brendan ‘Playerunknown’ Greene and Supercell answered the call.

  
  

• 2

  Here are the five hottest stories from our sister-site InfluencerUpdate.biz for the last week.

  “Every day is a struggle”: Content creators finding a new lease of life after being diagnosed with chronic illnesses

  InfluencerUpdate.biz editor Danielle Partis and streamers discuss living with chronic illnesses and how they are forging careers regardless.

  Content creators in financial disarray after Patreon declines payments

  Some creators on Patreon have been left in a panic after finding that the platform has declined their payout for this month. Patreon has since apologised.

  How to make the most from influencer marketing in different regions

  Zorka.mobi's Regina Tsvyrova goes into detail on how to deal with content creators in different countries and the general costs involved.

  Ninja becomes first Twitch streamer to cross 10 million followers

  The likeable Fortnite Twitch star continues to set milestones and break records.

  Logan Paul's interview with Casey Neistat is hard proof that he has learned absolutely nothing

  Logan Paul discusses past controversies with Casey Neistat but appears to understand little about what made people so angry.

  
  

• 3 Blockchain news and analysis

  Here are the five hottest stories from our sister-site BlockchainGamer.biz for the last week.

  BitCrystals launches its blockchain game sector market map

  BitCrystals game sector market map charts out all the various ways in which blockchain is revolutionising gaming.

  Reality Clash inks partnership with Danish esports team Sørby

  The partnership between the two comes as Sørby prepares to compete in the upcoming Supreme Masters Counter-Strike tournament in Switzerland, which takes place from August 31st to September 2nd.

  Enjin’s Minecraft DonationCraft plugin to be updated for ERC1155 compatibility

  One of the features that wasn’t part of the original plugin, however, was recent Enjin creation, its ERC1155 blockchain token standard, a system which will be used in games like War of Crypto and 9 Lives Arena. In a recent announcement, the game platform will be introducing an update to its DonationCraft plugin to give it ERC1155 compatibility.

  How blockchain platform Terra Virtua hopes to shake up VR gaming

  “Behind each gate is an experience that comes with your [Terra Virtua] subscription. Life Netflix, but for games and experiences.” – Keith Ramsdale, Terra Virtua CCO.

  Video: Why Ubisoft is experimenting with blockchain games

  None of the big publicly-owned game publishers talk about blockchain; they’re too scared of spooking their investors. French outfit Ubisoft has no such fears, however.