Thursday December 9
02:23
‘Monster Rancher’ and ‘Monster Rancher 2’ Are Out No...
Back in August, Koei Tecmo Europe and America announced a localization of Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX for iOS, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Today, the bundle has gone live on all three platforms, but the iOS versions are also available separately in the form of Monster Rancher and Monster Rancher 2 . If you’ve not played Monster Rancher, it was...
Wednesday December 8
23:22
‘Warhammer Quest: Silver Tower’ Adds the Witch Hunte...
Warhammer Quest: Silver Tower (Free) from Perchang has gotten another big update today with the Witch Hunter champion joining in on the action. She arrives in Warhammer Quest: Silver Tower with a pair of pistols, new skills, and more. Warhammer Quest: Silver Tower has gotten new champions on a regular basis with support for new devices, campaign...
20:32
Out Now: ‘Legend of Mana’, ‘Evan’s Remains’, ‘Hatsun...
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...
13:15
SwitchArcade Round-Up: Garfield to Join ‘Nickelodeon...
Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for December 8th, 2021. In today’s article, we’ve got a bit of news about a certain cartoon cat joining a certain cartoon brawler. There’s also a surprisingly bumper crop of new releases to check out, including Life is Strange: True Colors, Twelve Minutes, Sam & Max: Beyond Time...
09:43
‘Metal Slug 5 ACA NEOGEO’ Review – Hamster Spins Its...
Historically speaking, SNK isn’t shy about spreading its NEOGEO catalog around. Even when the console was active, ports of SNK’s biggest hits made their way to other consoles. Mobile devices have seen their fair share of NEOGEO love from SNK, largely through a line of releases handled by Dotemu. Still, that’s nothing compared to what we’ve seen on...
07:37
‘Pokemon Unite’ Holiday Event Detailed with Challeng...
Following the Pokemon Unite (Free) debut on Nintendo Switch and eventual release on iOS and Android, the game has been updated quite a bit with new licenses, fixes, and more. The 5v5 team battler supports full cross platform play and account linking for mobile and Nintendo Switch as well if you want to play on more than one platform. If you’ve...
04:09
Rocket League Sideswipe’s latest patch aims to fix c...
The mobile version of Rocket League is quite a hit! Rocket League Sideswipe was launched last week and its first season is in full swing. So far, the game has managed to get a high rating of 4.7/5.0 stars on Google Play.
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02:48
Our 2016 Game of the Year ‘Crashlands’ Is Coming to...
Butterscotch Shenanigans’ brilliant Crashlands is coming to Apple Arcade as an App Store Great in the form of Crashlands+ (). Ever since Crashlands hit iOS and other platforms, it has gotten tons of updates with new features, quality of life improvements, new content, and more. We featured it as our 2016 Game of the Year as well. The highlight of...
Tuesday December 7
19:39
‘Alpha Mission II ACA NEOGEO’ Review – Mission Impro...
Of the three games that Hamster has selected for its initial spate of Arcade Archives releases, Alpha Mission II ($3.99) is the oddball of the bunch. Metal Slug and Samurai Shodown are both iconic franchises that were born on the NEOGEO, endured through its lifetime, and still see new releases in some form or another today. Alpha Mission II, on...
15:31
‘Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage’ Is Out Now on iOS and...
Following SEGA’s release date announcement for the global release of Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage (Free), the game has gone live on iOS and Android worldwide. Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage is a rhythm game meets visual novel experience featuring Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, Kagamine Len, Megurine Luka, Kaito, and Meiko that released as Project...
13:56
SwitchArcade Round-Up: ‘LOVE 3’, ‘Beyond a Steel Sky...
Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for December 7th, 2021. In today’s article, we’ve got a bit of news about the next Tetris 99 event. After that, we head into summaries of the new releases of the day. There’s just a handful, but they’re not a bad lot on the whole. We finish things up with a look at the new and expiring...
10:34
‘The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross’ Adds New Conten...
If you’ve always wanted to get your hands on [Protector King] Fairy King Harlequin, now’s your chance – The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross is celebrating its 2.5-year anniversary with lots of in-game events. Netmarble’s cinematic RPG is thanking players with ticket bonuses, a new story chapter, and a bunch of convenience features among other...
04:39
‘Tales of Crestoria’ from Bandai Namco Entertainment...
Tales of Crestoria (Free) from Bandai Namco Entertainment is something I’ve been covering for a long time with its initial TGS showcase, release window, launch, and delays. Having finally launched in the middle of 2020, Bandai Namco Entertainment just announced that Tales of Crestoria will be shut down in February 2022. In app purchases of...
01:11
Emotional Adventure Game ‘Sumire’ from GameTomo Is C...
Back in June, GameTomo brought the emotional narrative adventure game Sumire to Nintendo Switch and PC. Sumire is a one-day journey through a gorgeous Japanese village where you take on the role of Sumire who is trying to make her wish come true. Both Shaun and I played Sumire on Nintendo Switch and loved it. Read his review of the Nintendo...
00:16
The Recently Released ‘Legend of Mana’ Remaster for...
Earlier this year, Square Enix released a gorgeous remaster of the PlayStation game Legend of Mana [appprice url=""] for PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. Square Enix has been bringing back many classics to modern platforms, but it is never sure that a mobile version will happen. The two games I figured would be on mobile alongside PC and consoles...
Monday December 6
20:58
‘Star Wars: Hunters’ Gets a New Gameplay Trailer, iO...
Announced during a Nintendo Direct way back in February, Zynga’s Star Wars: Hunters is an upcoming 4v4 arena battler that is heading to iOS and Android in addition to Nintendo Switch, and will feature cross-play between all three platforms. We didn’t hear much about Star Wars: Hunters following that initial announcement, but in September a new...
13:00
SwitchArcade Round-Up: Reviews Featuring ‘Big Brain...
Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for December 6th, 2021. In today’s article, we’ve got two big reviews for you. First up is Nintendo’s brand-new Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain, which revives a long-dormant brand. Next, we’ve got Spike Chunsoft’s Danganronpa Decadence, a collection of the three mainline Danganronpa...
10:20
Gorgeous Pixel Art Adventure ‘Unreal Life’ Is Coming...
Pixel art adventure game Unreal Life from hako life and room6 is a game I’ve heard a lot about from friends who played it on PC and Nintendo Switch. Shaun covered it a bit from TGS 2018. Read about his early thoughts on the game here. The publisher has now announced that it is coming to iOS and Android in the near future. Unreal Life has you...
09:05
Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 1: The Island has Flipped...
Fortnite Chapter 3 has rolled out and the internet is buzzing with excitement. Chapter 2 had a rather flipping end with a bunch of new additions to the gameplay. There’s a new weather system, locations, and a pass loaded with cool rewards.
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08:06
Best iPhone Game Updates: ‘Minecraft’, ‘Another Eden...
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. There are a few big updates this time around, accenting a list of other more usual suspects. Whether you’re playing free-to-play, Apple Arcade, or paid games, there’s something in here for you to check out. Of course,...
03:10
Black Dahlia Is Announced as the Next New Playable ‘...
Following the reveal of Umbrella for Skullgirls (Free) and the mobile version earlier in the year, we now know that she will join the action in early 2022. Umbrella is currently available on Steam through early access right now while the public release will be early next year. The new Umbrella trailer also revealed that Black Dahlia is the newest...
03:01
Modern art inspired puzzler, Please, Touch The Artwo...
Please, Touch the Artwork is the new puzzle game from solo-developer Thomas Waterzooi that gives you the chance to play around with modern art. So prepare to get your hands dirty as you navigate your way through more than 150 puzzles and take a deep dive into the world of modern art.
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Sunday December 5
21:53
‘Fantasy Life Online’ from Boltrend Games and Level-...
Following the initial announcement from Boltrend Games that it is bringing Level-5’s Fantasy Life Online () to the West on iOS and Android, a closed beta took place. If you’ve not followed Fantasy Life Online, the game debuted in Japan back in 2018 and is a sequel to the excellent Nintendo 3DS game Fantasy Life. Fantasy Life Online was recently...
Friday December 3
18:38
TouchArcade Game of the Week: ‘Rocket League Sideswi...
After years and years and years of people demanding an official Rocket League game on mobile, developer Psyonix has finally delivered with their made-for-mobile spin-off Rocket League Sideswipe. Now, an ultra-popular IP releasing a mobile-ized version of their ultra-popular game can generally go a couple of ways. One way is that the transition to...
14:09
Steal Your Enemy’s Powers in ‘Mimelet’, a New Platfo...
Developer Neutronized is probably most well-known for the excellent Super Cat Tales series, but they are seemingly always putting out other unique and colorful titles too. It’s especially impressive considering this is just a solo developer. As work on new Super Cat Tales games continues, the latest of those other unique games that’s just about...
11:39
SwitchArcade Round-Up: ‘Big Brain Academy’, ‘Disney...
Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for December 3rd, 2021. In today’s article, we’ve got a bit of news about an upcoming addition to the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass before we head into today’s new releases. Quite a few games hit the eShop today, and we’ve got summaries of all of them as usual. Some really good...
05:23
Rocket League Sideswipe: Season 1 and Crossover Even...
Rocket League Sideswipe’s pre-season has ended and all ranks have been reset. But here’s the great news – season 1 is officially on and a new event has arrived! Turbo Season has already kicked off and will last until January 25th.
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01:09
‘Dandara: Trials of Fear+’ and Our 2018 Game of the...
This week, two App Store Greats join Apple Arcade alongside big updates to some excellent games on the service. With no new game announced yet, it looks like Disney Melee Mania might be the final new game of 2021 for the service barring any last minute “+" games joining in. Both of the App Store Greats joining Apple Arcade this week are...
Thursday December 2
22:14
Mini Metro’s New Big Update Adds the Addis Ababa Map...
\ Dinosaur Polo Club has made sure 2021 is awesome for Mini Metro ($3.99) players through big updates. We’ve had the Chongqing map, Budapest, and more arrive for free on iOS and Android. Mini Metro was also added to Apple Arcade as Mini Metro+ this year. If you’ve not played Mini Metro in a while, read about what the game has gotten in recent...
12:26
SwitchArcade Round-Up: ‘Archvale’, ‘Asterix & Ob...
Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for December 2nd, 2021. My time was tight today, friends. I spent four hours or so in the hospital getting my ticker thoroughly checked after a bit of a scare yesterday. Luckily, all seems well. That does mean I had little time for today’s article and I almost thought I wouldn’t be...
08:00
‘Final Gear’ is Adding Iconic Evangelion Mech Units...
Final Gear, Komoe Technology Limited’s mech and maiden-themed mobile RPG, has just announced an exciting crossover event with the similarly mech-themed IP, Evangelion. The collab with the popular franchise lets players pilot iconic Evangelion mechs across a new tactical map of Tokyo-3 this December 2nd, plus join in on all the exclusive in-game...
07:16
Lineage2M is the beautiful MMORPG from NCSOFTs Linea...
Good news for Lineage2 fans everywhere - Lineage2M, NCSOFT's new mobile title that boasts high-quality 3D in 4K resolution, is out now on PC, Android, and iOS devices across the globe. Players can now dive into a vast open-world environment and engage in massive battles without any frustrating lags, as well as experience a true cross-platform...
07:00
‘Lineage2M’ is NCSOFT’s Gorgeous MMORPG from the Hit...
Servers are now live for Lineage2M, NCSOFT’s gorgeous-looking MMORPG that follows up on the success and quality of the Lineage2 franchise. Out now on iOS, Android, and on PC, the new mobile title features consistent high-end graphics, massive battles that support thousands of players in a single match, and a true cross-platform experience with the...
05:33
‘Blast Waves’ Is a Tactical Arcade Shooter from the...
Immortal Rogue developer Kyle Barret just announced that his tactical arcade shooter Blast Waves will hit both iOS and Android this month. Time in Blast Waves moves when you move. It features a survival mode where you gain new weapons and abilities as a fresh recruit, a command mode for those who beat survival mode, and more. At launch it...
05:05
MU Origin 2 welcomes players to the Order Realm and...
MU Origin 2's latest update not only welcomes the Abyss Season 37, but it also adds fresh content like the Order Realm and the Elemental Battle. Webzen's hit MMORPG now lets players enhance their mounts with Mount Resurrection, as well as nab Soul Spear Fragments at the Abyss Altar to boost their Soul Spear.
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04:29
Fortnite x Air Jordan collaboration means new cosmet...
Cosmetics are one of the many reasons why Fortnite continues to be a favourite with FPS fanatics. And Epic Games leaves no stone unturned when it comes to loading the game with new and unique character skins and outfits frequently.
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03:18
Rocket League Sideswipe controller support: Everythi...
Psyonix has finally launched the mobile spin-off for the popular game Rocket League. The mobile version, Rocket League Sideswipe, can now be downloaded from Google Play as well as the App Store. The game has managed to get mostly positive reviews and favorable ratings.
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01:22
The Best iOS Games of 2021 Are ‘League of Legends: W...
Apple just revealed the top apps and games across iOS, macOS, Apple Arcade, and tvOS for 2021 as has been the case each December. Last year, Genshin Impact from miHoYo was Apple’s iPhone Game of the Year. This year, League of Legends: Wild Rift (Free) is Apple’s iPhone Game of the Year while Marvel Future Revolution is Apple’s pick for iPad Game...
Wednesday December 1
21:53
Out Now: ‘Rocket League Sideswipe’, ‘PAKO 3’, ‘Skele...
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...
12:51
SwitchArcade Round-Up: New ‘Dead Cells’ DLC Announce...
Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for December 1st, 2021. Wow, that’s almost the whole year done now. December awaits, and in the world of gaming that means the wild season of new releases is winding down. Still, we’ve got one decent game to look at today along with a new bundle. There’s also a bit of news to look...
12:30
Here's what you need to know about Rocket Leagu...
Rocket League has finally made its way to mobile, albeit in a slightly modified form. Rocket League Sideswipe pits teams of two against each other in a sport where the object is to use cars to knock a gigantic ball into a goal point. Since its launch earlier this week, we dove into the game to get a sense of how it stands in comparison to the...
10:00
‘Figure Fantasy’ is Now in Open Beta, Letting Player...
Now on open beta, Figure Fantasy invites players to step into a literally small but figuratively grand adventure. Komoe Technology Limited’s 3D figurine-themed idle mobile game won “2021 Best Game Changer of Google Play" in Hong Kong and Taiwan, and is now letting players experience the game on a global scale.
Figure Fantasy lets you play both an...
06:49
‘Pako 3’ from Tree Men Games Is Out Now Worldwide, A...
About a week ago, Tree Men Games’ revealed the newest entry in the Pako series, Pako 3 () for iOS with a December 2nd release date. It has just started rolling out worldwide earlier than expected. With spinoffs and numbered entries hitting iOS, Android, and more over the years, Tree Men Games have gone back to the original car chase gameplay...
06:00
Figure Fantasy now let players play with digital fig...
Figure Fantasy, Komoe Technology Limited's 3D figurine-themed idle mobile game, is out now on open beta. Players can collect realistic figures and engage in low-key idle gameplay in a miniaturized world, with team-based battles rendered in stunning visuals. The game also won the "2021 Best Game Changer of Google Play" award in Hong Kong and...
04:00
Adventure RPG Ark Legends is now available for pre-r...
Melting Games has just announced that its extremely cool looking brand new adventure RPG, Ark Legends, is now available for pre-registration via the game’s official website.
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02:48
Rocket League Sideswipe is out globally for Android...
The much-awaited mobile version of the popular game Rocket League has rolled out all across the planet. You can now download Rocket League Sideswipe from Google Play and the App Store. The game has a download size between 700 MB to 1 GB, depending on your device.
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00:02
‘Dead Cells: The Queen and the Sea DLC’ Announced fo...
Motion Twin just announced new paid DLC for Dead Cells ($8.99) on PC and consoles following the recently released ‘Everyone is Here’ update that added in many crossovers. Dead Cells hit mobile through Playdigious and has gotten new content and DLC over time bringing it closer to the PC and console versions including the The Bad Seed and Fatal...
Tuesday November 30
21:09
The ‘Shantae and the Seven Sirens’ Huge ‘Spectacular...
Two weeks ago, WayForward announced a huge update for the excellent Shantae and the Seven Sirens () on Apple Arcade, consoles, and PC. Shantae and the Seven Sirens originally released on Apple Arcade and has since made its way to just about every console and also PC. Read Shaun’s review of the Switch version here. Following Shantae and the Seven...
14:20
SwitchArcade Round-Up: ‘DoDonPachi Resurrection’ Rev...
Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for November 30th, 2021. In today’s article, we’ve got a full review of Live Wire’s superb port of DoDonPachi Resurrection. We’ve also got two new releases to look at, and we’ve got summaries of both of them. There are also some new sales to check out, as well as a list of some of the...
12:05
‘War and Order’ Launches Holiday Events to Add Cheer...
Camel Games is joining in on the holiday festivities this season with a limited-time event for War and Order. The medieval-themed SLG mobile game lets players build their armies and expand their territories as King, all while completing quests, joining Alliances, and fighting to become the Strongest Lord in all the land.
This season, War and...
