Friday September 30
17:50
TouchArcade Game of the Week: ‘Tallowmere 2’
With its pre-determined launch date of September 30th it didn’t quite make it in time for our weekly round-up of new game releases, but darn it, I just don’t care. I’m not letting that technicality keep me from picking Tallowmere 2 as our Game of the Week. This game is just too awesome. Many people call it a Dead Cells-like, which is apt given how...
14:43
SwitchArcade Round-Up: Reviews Featuring ‘Let’s Buil...
Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for September 30th, 2022. In today’s article, our pal Mikhail has another review for us. Gosh, that guy needs a day off! He’s taking a look at Let’s Build a Zoo, and it’s not exactly the game you might think it is. After that, we have a ton of new releases to check out. This has been...
00:10
Seven Knights 2 recieves global update including pow...
Netmarble has announced the latest global update for mobile role-playing game Seven Knights 2. The update will bring brand new characters, some very rewarding events, and reworks to a few old favourite heroes.
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Thursday September 29
23:44
‘GRIS+’ Is This Week’s New Apple Arcade Release and...
Nomada Studio and Devolver Digital’s brilliant GRIS+ () has joined Apple Arcade today as an App Store Great. If you’ve not played it yet, GRIS debuted on PC and Nintendo Switch before seeing PS4 and mobile releases later on. I reviewed the iOS version. Read my review here. GRIS+ was announced as the final September 2022 release on Apple arcade...
15:00
SwitchArcade Round-Up: Reviews Featuring ‘Hokko Life...
Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for September 29th, 2022. In today’s article, we have a bunch of new releases to check out with the spearhead being The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition. There’s a little here for everyone, but sim game fans are eating particularly well today. Beyond the many new release...
13:36
‘Residual’ Controller Fix Update Released on iOS, An...
A few weeks back developer OrangePixel released their newest game on mobile called Residual. This is a roguelike survival game where you play as a pilot who crash lands on a procedurally generated planet, filled with all sorts of crazy creatures and biomes. A snarky AI bot joins your journey as you explore each planet with the goal of discovering...
11:48
‘Queen’s Wish 2: The Tormentor’ Launching on iPhone...
We learned back in July that Spiderweb Software’s latest game Queen’s Wish 2: The Tormentor would be heading to desktop platforms in August, which is exactly what happened, and at that time we were guessing that the iOS version of the game would come about 3 months later based on the release cycle of the first Queen’s Wish game that released back...
07:53
‘Kingdom Rush Vengeance’ Primal Ravage Update Now Av...
Ironhide Game Studio’s Kingdom Rush Vengeance ($4.99) has gotten quite a few updates over the years on iOS, Android, and PC. If you’ve not played it yet, Kingdom Rush Vengeance is the fourth title in the immensely popular series of tower defense games, and it even made its way to Apple Arcade recently. Today, Kingdom Rush Vengeance on iOS and...
03:48
Interactive Film The Gallery screens at the Dinard F...
The FMV/interactive film hybrid video game genre has been around for a while but doesn’t seem to have that many games out there, but they just might get some more exposure as The Gallery has landed a spot in the Dinar Film Festival 2022.
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01:07
Terraria’s Massive Labor of Love Update Is Out Now o...
Re-Logic’s action platforming sandbox game Terraria ($4.99) has just been updated on mobile and console platforms with its newest major update titled the ‘Labor of Love’ update. This is the newest update in a line of major updates to the mobile version that recently saw version 1.4 hit iOS and Android. Terraria 1.4.4 or the ‘Labor of Love’ update...
Wednesday September 28
20:41
Out Now: ‘Desta: The Memories Between’, ‘Road Redemp...
Each and every day new mobile games are hitting the App Store, and so each week we put together a big old list of all the best new releases of the past seven days. Back in the day the App Store would showcase the same games for a week, and then refresh those features each Thursday. Because of that developers got into the habit of releasing their...
15:00
SwitchArcade Round-Up: Reviews Featuring ‘Temtem’, P...
Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for September 28th, 2022. In today’s article, we’ve got a very lengthy and detailed review of Temtem from our pal Mikhail. After that, we get into the new releases of the day. You can tell we’re getting into the busy season, because even though it’s a Wednesday there are still a good...
13:22
‘The King of Fighters Arena’ is a New Real-Time PvP...
During Tokyo Game Show a couple of weeks ago, SNK and NetMarble announced a new King of Fighters mobile game called The King of Fighters Arena. Other than the name and some lovely look art, there wasn’t a whole lot known about what the actual game was all about. Now the developers are slowly starting to lift the lid off of this one as today pre-...
10:00
PUBG Mobile announces registration for upcoming MOBI...
Making money out of games has been a long-held dream for many a gamer but it's ultimately difficult to achieve, but PUBG Mobile is making it a little more achievable by announcing their upcoming 2022 PUBG MOBILE Club Open. The open is available to register until 9th October, with qualifiers due to start on October 13th.
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05:33
‘Road Rash’ Spiritual Successor ‘Road Redemption’ is...
Earlier this month, the spiritual successor to Road Rash, Road Redemption (Free), was announced to be coming soon to mobile. It has started rolling out worldwide earlier today on iOS and should be out worldwide in the next few hours on Android as well. Road Redemption was in early access on PC before it saw a complete release and even hit...
00:55
Classic fighting game Real Bout Fatal Fury ACA NeoGe...
Last week, classic vertical shoot ’em up Aero Fighters 3 hit mobile as the newest ACA NeoGeo series release. Read Shaun’s review of it here. This week’s new addition to the series on mobile is Real Bout Fatal Fury . Real Bout Fatal Fury debuted in 1995 featuring combos, ring outs, and more across its 16 fighter roster. One thing to note is iOS...
Tuesday September 27
22:59
‘Genshin Impact’ Version 3.1 Update Now Available on...
Genshin Impact (Free) version 3.1 ‘King Deshret and the Three Magi’ is out now on iOS, Android, PC, PS5, and PS4. As with prior updates, pre-installation for the update went live earlier this week. If you’ve not kept up with Genshin Impact 3.1, today’s update extends the Sumeru region with a new desert area, King Deshret’s Mausoleum, add two new...
14:30
SwitchArcade Round-Up: Reviews Featuring ‘Penko Park...
Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for September 27th, 2022. In today’s article, we’ve got a few reviews for you to dig into. Our pal Mikhail has a review of Penko Park, while I’ve got some short reviews of OneShot and Beacon Pines. After that, we have several new releases to look at including TUNIC, The Legend of...
12:06
‘Shovel Knight Dig’ Review – Shovel Knight Gets His...
Shovel Knight first released a little over eight years ago, and thanks to a bevy of updates and cameos it feels like the character has never really left the spotlight. Still, if we count all of the updates to the main game as simply being part of that game, Shovel Knight Dig is just the third game in the series. This is also the first game in the...
11:06
Tilting Point and Netflix team up to release three e...
Tilting Point, a publisher specializing in partnering with independent developers, has announced a three-game deal with entertainment tycoon Netflix. Yes, as the media conglomerate inches further towards world domination, everyone can distract themselves today with the first release in the partnership, Spongebob: Get Cooking.
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10:00
Turn-Based Strategy Game ‘Desta: The Memories Betwee...
Monument Valley and Alba: A Wildlife Adventure developer Ustwo recently revealed its most ambitious game yet in the form of Desta: The Memories Between (Free) which was then confirmed to be a Netflix release on mobile. If you’ve not followed it, Desta: The Memories Between is a turn-based strategy game that focuses on reliving memories,...
02:40
Top Mobile Game Discounts
Every day, we pick out a curated list of the best mobile discounts on the App Store and post them here. This list won't be comprehensive, but it every game on it is recommended. Feel free to check out the coverage we did on them in the links below to further vet these discounted games before you decide to buy:
Games marked with an asterisk(*)...
Monday September 26
21:39
‘Nintendo Switch Online’ App Updated With Splatoon 3...
Following the massively successful launch of Splatoon 3, Nintnedo has released a big update for the Nintendo Switch Online (Free) companion app on iOS and Android. This app released back in 2017, and has been updated on and off since. The app wasn’t really worth using at launch, but was good for checking out Nintendo account features like friends...
14:15
SwitchArcade Round-Up: Reviews Featuring ‘Radiant Si...
Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for September 26th, 2022. In today’s article, we kick off the week with a bang. And by “bang", I mean four reviews. Family Man, Radiant Silvergun, The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero, and Potion Permit all get evaluated and scored, as I’m told you like it. We also have summaries of...
10:17
‘Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song Remastered’ New Gamep...
Following its showing at TGS 2022, Square Enix has released a new gameplay trailer for the previously announced remaster of the PS2 remake of the Super Famicom original (yes) Romancing SaGa game, Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song Remastered. Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song Remastered is set to release on December 1 for iOS, Android, Switch, PS5, PS4,...
09:53
Gamabilis reveal release date for realistic farming...
Realistic Sims are very fun experiences and give gamers an excellent chance to experience other walks of life, and Gamabilis has released its hyper-real farm management game Roots of Tomorrow. Whilst the more arcade-type games like Stardew Valley are enjoyable, Gamabilis has used real scientific data to provide a more in-depth and immersive...
08:29
Best iPhone Game Updates: ‘Streets of Rage 4’, ‘Air...
Hello everyone, and welcome to the week! It’s time once again for our look back at the noteworthy updates of the last seven days. We’ve got a nice mix of Apple Arcade, free-to-play, and even a proper paid game. We don’t see those often! So yes, a rather nicely-rounded list of new updates to dig into. Of course, you can keep an eye out for updates...
03:48
The House of Da Vinci 3 launches on Android after iO...
Following its earlier release on iOS this year, The House of Da Vinci 3 has also officially launched on Android devices. Blue Brain Games' 3D puzzle adventure boasts an average rating of 4.9/5 and will give players the much-awaited conclusion to the story of Leonardo da Vinci. It's a pick-up-and-play title that doesn't require players to have...
00:35
‘Oxenfree: Netflix Edition’ Is Out Now on iOS and An...
Over the weekend, Netflix and Nightschool Studio announced and released Oxenfree: Netflix Edition (Free) worldwide on iOS and Android. This new version of Oxenfree: Netflix Edition is a separate release, and the prior version that I own, is no longer available on mobile. You can redownload it, but it hasn’t gotten any of the new updates and...
Sunday September 25
21:45
‘Genshin Impact’ Version 3.1 Update Pre-Installation...
Genshin Impact (Free) version 3.1 ‘King Deshret and the Three Magi’ goes live in a few days across iOS, Android, PC, PS5, and PS4. As with prior updates, pre-installation for the upcate has just gone live a few days before release. If you’ve not kept up with Genshin Impact 3.1 and the previous major 3.0 update, this week’s update is going to...
Friday September 23
18:00
We’re Digging ‘Shovel Knight Dig’ – The TouchArcade...
We spend the bulk of this week’s podcast talking about the new iPhone 14. Specifically, the iPhone 14 Pro Max which both Eli and myself picked up. The consensus seems to be: They’re great! They’re iPhones! We do lay down our hot takes on all the new features in this model though, including our thoughts on the always-on display, the Dynamic Island...
17:40
TouchArcade Game of the Week: ‘Loose Nozzles’
There aren’t a lot of stories like that of the development of Loose Nozzles, and of those games that do have an interesting development story, even fewer are actually decent games to play. Loose Nozzles nails both, though. The way it was created is interesting and heartwarming, but when it comes to gameplay it’s also nuanced and thoughtfully...
15:21
SwitchArcade Round-Up: ‘Shovel Knight Dig’, ‘Serial...
Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for September 23rd, 2022. In today’s article, we’ve got the rest of this week’s releases to look at. There are actually a few big games today, including the hot-hot-hot Shovel Knight Dig. We’ve got summaries of all of the games, plus the lists of new and outgoing sales for you to...
14:30
‘Gubbins’ is a Way Too Adorable Word Game Coming to...
There are games whose art style, sounds, and overall vibe just make me smile ear to ear. Games like Hidden Folks, Krispee Street, or Tiny Wings. There’s just something so cool about being able to literally feel the heart that goes into a game. Now another game is giving me that same ear to ear grin, and it’s the debut title from two-person...
10:46
Based on the Baking Reality Show, ‘Nailed It! Baking...
Fans of Netflix’s reality baking show Nailed It! have a new holiday-themed season to look forward to next month when Nailed It! Halloween launches on October 5th, but the fun doesn’t stop there because the show is also arriving as a mobile game the day before. Nailed It! Baking Bash will launch on iOS and Android devices for Netflix subscribers on...
10:03
Cookie Run: Kingdom announces collaboration with K-P...
In news sure to excite fans of biscuits or K-Pop music, the Korean sensations BTS have teamed up with Cookie Run: Kingdom for a series of events. After some warm-up episodes, the collaboration will culminate in a BTS in-game concert, so if anyone's ever wanted to see a cookie sing, they’re in luck.
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Thursday September 22
22:58
‘Shovel Knight Dig’ From Nitrome and Yacht Club Game...
Shovel Knight Dig () from Nitrome and Yacht Club Games is this week’s new Apple Arcade release. It is definitely one of my favorite additions to the service ever, and a fantastic game overall. I played it a few hours ago when it started rolling out, and absolutely love everything about it. IT has a new Shovel Knight story and style as well....
15:22
SwitchArcade Round-Up: ‘Mario Strikers’ Updates, Plu...
Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for September 22nd, 2022. Hunh, lots of twos in the date today. Nifty. As those who read yesterday’s article may remember, I got a vaccine shot about twenty four hours ago and it is currently kicking my butt hard. I’m not sure how I worked through it, but I did. That means you have a...
12:55
Rogue-Like Platformer ‘Tallowmere 2’ Launching on iO...
The original Tallowmere from developer Chris McFarland launched on mobile way back in 2015, and to be honest it did not leave a good first impression with me. For lack of a better term, it just seemed… janky, and right from the start the game sort of throws you into the deep end without a ton of explanation. For whatever reason though it intrigued...
10:54
Alchemy Stars newest event launches and brings two n...
Alchemy Stars has introduced its latest event, entitled Farewell, My Wonderland, bringing with it new characters and a bevvy of rewards. The event will reportedly focus on the underlying message that even after tragic events there is still light, hope and new life, a poignant message for all.
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07:08
‘One Punch Man – The Strongest’, the Officially Lice...
Available now on iOS and Android, One Punch Man – The Strongest lets players experience the popular Japanese anime series in a new way on mobile. The RPG features strategic turn-based combat along with over 60 characters, including both heroes and villains that players can collect from the original series. There’s also a variety of game modes to...
04:00
One Punch Man - The Strongest lets players experienc...
Fans of the popular Japanese anime series can now experience the franchise on mobile with One Punch Man - The Strongest, the officially licensed RPG that's available to play now on iOS and Android. Players can immerse themselves in the game across a variety of modes and engage in strategic turn-based combat using over 60 characters from the show...
Wednesday September 21
20:49
Out Now: ‘Loose Nozzles’, ‘Rival Pirates’, ‘Ascender...
Each and every day new mobile games are hitting the App Store, and so each week we put together a big old list of all the best new releases of the past seven days. Back in the day the App Store would showcase the same games for a week, and then refresh those features each Thursday. Because of that developers got into the habit of releasing their...
14:53
‘Aero Fighters 3 ACA NEOGEO’ Review – I Wonder How S...
A few months back, Video System’s Aero Fighters 2 ($3.99) arrived on the mobile Arcade Archives. I found it was a good fit for mobile play in my review, and gave it a hearty recommendation. At the time I noted that it probably wouldn’t be long before Aero Fighters 3 ($3.99) rolled in and, well, here we are. Originally released just over a year...
12:59
SwitchArcade Round-Up: ‘Radiant Silvergun’ Returns,...
Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for September 21st, 2022. In today’s article, we’ve got a little bit of news to go over before we head into the trio of new releases for the day. Three games, three different genres, and three decent titles to check out. After that, we’ve got the usual lists of new and outgoing sales...
10:51
An Interview with Kaz Ayabe of Millennium Kitchen on...
Oh, hello friends. A little while back, a rather lovely game called Shin-Chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation came out on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Steam, published by NEOS Corporation. While it is of course a game based on a popular license, it’s also part of a loose family of titles made by developer Millennium Kitchen. The...
09:49
Mobile game developer SYBO resumes Ecologi Play2Plan...
SYBO, the developers behind the hit mobile app Subway Surfers that pops up all over the place on social media, has launched its Play2Plant event with the aim to help combat climate change. Sure, playing video games is a lot more interesting than earth-friendly activism, but where else are we meant to play them?
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05:14
Multiplayer Point and Click Adventure Game ‘The Past...
Originally revealed early last year, Rusty Lake’s multiplayer point and click adventure game The Past Within finally has a confirmed release date for iOS, Android, and PC platforms. It is also coming to Nintendo Switch, but that release date isn’t confirmed yet. Unlike Rusty Lake’s prior games, The Past Within is a co-op only point and click...
Tuesday September 20
23:26
Classic shoot ’em up Aero Fighters 3 ACA NeoGeo From...
This week, SNK and Hamster bring the classic vertical shoot ’em up Aero Fighters 3 to mobile as the newest ACA NeoGeo series release. Aero Fighters 3 follows The King of Fighters 2000 and Samurai Shodown V ($3.99) which arrived arrived on mobile with enhancements and improvements as with other releases in this series. Aero Fighters 3 is a 1995-...
16:16
TGS 2022: Shaun’s Thoughts on This Year’s Show
After two years of absence due to COVID-19, the Tokyo Game Show made its return this year. The theme was “Nothing Stops Gaming", and while one must never underestimate the power of an upset parent to do just that, I think it’s a broadly true statement. Even with how difficult it is to enter Japan right now due to COVID-19 regulations, many...
