This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers – 🚨📢 BREAKING NEWS: Chinese domination, M&A boom, Freecash controversy
Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 am conference discussion vibe, so let’s not take it too seriously.
The Team:
Jakub Remiar- Game design consultant
Felix Braberg – Ad monetization consultant
Matej Lančarič – User Acquisition & Creatives consultant
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Summary
Major shifts in mobile gaming, UA, and investments
This week’s Two and a Half Gamers Breaking News covers three massive trends shaping the industry right now:
📊 Chinese games dominating global top-grossing charts
💰 $7.7B in gaming M&A activity in Q1 2026
⚖️ Freecash controversy and removal from app stores
From Gossip Harbor climbing into the top revenue charts to massive acquisitions fueling new investments, the industry is showing clear signs of consolidation and power shifts.
At the same time, the rewarded UA ecosystem is under pressure, as Freecash faces scrutiny and potential platform restrictions — something that could impact UA budgets across the entire industry.
Chapters
00:00 Intro + why this week matters
00:40 US top charts breakdown
01:40 Global revenue leaders (Last War, Royal Match, etc.)
02:40 Gossip Harbor growth explained
03:30 Chinese dominance in top charts
04:30 M&A boom ($7.7B in Q1)
05:40 Why acquisitions drive new funding
06:30 Freecash controversy explained
07:30 What this means for UA
