Games industry roundup: Tencent and NetEase's soaring non-Chinese mobile games revenue, Enjin showcased at Samsung Galaxy S10 event and TikTok slapped with $5.7m fine

• 1 Mobile game news and insights

  

  Here are the top five stories from PocketGamer.biz

  Disney collaborates with Glu Mobile on new card game Disney Sorcerer’s Arena

  Glu has nabbed the licence to Disney and Pixar characters for a new mobile game called Disney Sorcerer’s Arena. It’s Glu’s first title since the Disney partnership was first revealed in 2018.

  2. Fortnite revenue declines 48% month-on-month in January

  It’s clear that Epic’s Fortnite had a stellar Christmas period, as revenue declined significantly month-on-month in January. However, sales were still up year-on-year.

  3. Tencent and NetEase see non-China mobile game revenue soar 500%

  After last year’s big China games freeze (which is now back on while the country’s regulator clears through an extensive backlog, the big publishers continued to expand the businesses international. In Tencent and NetEase’s cases, the two companies earned a combined $472m outside of China, according to IHS Market.

  4. Riot, Amazon, PlayStation, EA and NaturalMotion vets join RuneScape developer Jagex

  Despite a possible sale incoming, Jagex is not slowing down its recruitment drive of key senior staff. The latest hires include Nathan Richardsson, Agatha Bejan, Pete McKay, Mitchell Goodwin and Alan Krause on board.

  5. Report: EA, Amazon and Comcast all submit acquisition bids for publisher Nexon

  The race for games publisher Nexon has heated up. Previous challengers Kakao and Netmarble now reportedly face stiff competition from a number of Western companies. It could be a while before we see the victor.

  
  

• 2 News and insights from the influencer marketing sector

  

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

  Top 10 streamed games of the week: Anthem makes an appearance as views for Apex Legends slide downhill

  New kid on the block Apex Legends enjoys another week in first place, but a 25 per cent drop in hours watched last week brings it back down to earth a little. Fortnite is crawling back to the top, and Anthem makes its first appearance on the chart.

  TikTok slapped with record $5.7 million fine for collecting children's personal data

  Video sharing app TikTok has been slapped with the largest ever fine from a US regulatory body in a child privacy case after it was found to have illegally gathered personal data on children.

  Summer in the City reveals first round of guests for 2019

  UK online video festival Summer in the Cityhas unveiled the first group of guests scheduled to appear at the event this year, which takes place in August.

  A newbie's guide to Instagram business: five things you need to know

  It’s never too late to get started on Instagram. With a billion monthly active users, the snap-happy social network is a marketing Shangri-La. Whether you’re a brick-and-mortar business, small agency or a solo freelancer wanting a little recognition, there’s an audience on Instagram ready for you.

  Buzzoole launches new tool to battle influencer marketing fraud

  Influencer marketing Buzzoole has unveiled a new tool that will help businesses and brands counter fraud in the space, by analysing multiple aspects of an account including followers, reach and growth over time.

  
  

• 3 What's going on in the world of blockchain games?

  

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

  Enjin gets a special feature from Samsung in showcasing its flagship Galaxy S10

  Enjin has become an interesting centerpiece for mobile users and blockchain enthusiasts alike. Whether that’s from the collaborative multiverse that it’s helped create, or thanks to the likes of Samsung.

  TRON, Cocos BCX and BlockchainGamer.biz combine for free Blockchain Games Next conference on 19 March

  This blockchain gaming mini-summit will explore the current state of play and opportunities in the sector. It’s all about having the big discussions in a relaxed setting, uniting blockchain developers and platform partners.

  HyperSnakes becomes latest to join TRON Arcade

  With the conclusion of its pre-registration period on 27th February, the PvP retro hybrid Hypersnakeshas an interesting surprise. According to the team, that game will now be the latest to integrate into the TRON Network.

  Game On! Blockchain – From 2018’s winter to 2019’s optimism

  2018 has been a bitter winter for cryptocurrency enthusiasts, investors and blockchain developers alike. And it’s something that the blockchain gaming space has not been exempt from.

  Block and Chain Studios officially announces a release date for BlockFight!

  Some of the biggest problems that game developers face is creating a project that can draw in mainstream users. Block and Chain Studios intends to do this both through the design of its platform, and titles such as BlockFight, the latter of which will be released soon.