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Alchemy Stars celebrates 10 million registrations with summer Ocean Sovereign event
Alchemy Stars, Tencent and Tourdog Studio’s line strategy RPG with card collecting elements, is celebrating a whopping 10 million registrations all over the world with a limited-time event. The Ocean Sovereign event invites players to dive into a summer spectacular with all-new outfits, characters, and a sizzling storyline with a dark and sinister secret. The Ocean Sovereign event introduces a new outfit system that features Uriah, a 4-Star Aurorian - Sea Voice; Vice, a 5-Star Aurorian Vice - Ray of Sunshine; Kleken, a 5-Star Aurorian - Black Lagoon; Carleen, a 6-Star Aurorian - Sea Breeze; and Eicy, a 6-Star Aurorian - Onyx Iris. Plus, two new Aurorians - Smokey from Umbraton and G…
The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War is NetEase’s officially licensed strategy title that’s out now on iOS and Android
The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War has finally landed on both iOS and Android devices today. NetEase invites players back into the magical world of Middle-earth in this gorgeous recreation of Tolkien’s popular franchise. Players can march their armies toward Dol Guldur in this geo-strategic war game to wrestle control of the One Ring. You’ll start the game by designing your ring, then engage in battle from the get-go. You’ll recruit your first Commander and begin your journey with your chosen Faction (Gondor, Rohan, Lothlórien, Erebor, Mordor, Isengard, Angmar, and Rhûn). Every Season, players can fight to capture resource tiles for better and faster expans…
AndroidRelumine is an adorable 3D spatial puzzler out now for iOS and Android
How does the world look like through the eyes of a child? Relumine helps players revisit that childlike wonder with its charming logic puzzles and atmospheric soundtrack. Indie developer Ammil’s 3D spatial puzzle adventure puts you in the shoes of Relu, a curious little girl who stumbles upon an ancient civilization and explores abandoned mines in search of her father. Relu’s quest somehow brings her to the ruins of an old society as she looks for her long-lost Papa. Guided by glowing spirits, she discovers the power of rotation from a magic crystal, but also has to deal with a huge shadow that chases her along the way. The mystical environments can easily be navigated with s…
The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War - What to expect from this massive strategy game set in Middle-earth
The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War is the brand new strategy game that comes courtesy of publisher NetEase, the studio behind recent mega-hits like Infinite Lagrange, E.V.E Echoes, and Harry Potter: Magic Awakened. It’s been a while since we last saw a licensed The Lord of the Rings game (the last being Middle-earth: Shadow of War released over four years ago). So if you’ve been dying to be transported back to Middle-earth then The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War is definitely the game you’ve been waiting for. And it’s one which promises to deliver a brand of strategic warfare never before seen on mobile, with a firm emphasis on social interaction and alliance gamepla…
The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War invites you to return to Middle-earth, coming to iOS and Android on September 23rd
Eager to get your hands on The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War? NetEase Games and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment is letting Tolkien fans in Europe, the Americas, Oceania, and Southeast Asia pre-register for the geo-strategic seasonal wargame to score a special post-release gift pack that contains a portrait of Bilbo Baggins, the Hobbit of the Shire. Whether you’re a fan of the Ranger of the North, Aragorn, or the Elven Lord of Rivendell, Elrond, the game offers all things LOTR in this faithful rendition of the world of Arda. You’ll build your armies, expand territories, and fight for the One Ring from Dol Guldur to Minas Tirith, and pick factions among Gondor, Rohan,…
The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War will reward players with exclusive goodies upon release, and it’s is now open for pre-registration
Set in the Third Age of Middle-earth, The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War lets fans of the beloved franchise forge their own fellowship in a mobile strategy game, and it’s now open for pre-registration. NetEase Games and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment lets players dive into Tolkien’s world once more as a new war of the Ring rages. In The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War, the One Ring has resurfaced in Dol Guldur and has inevitably drawn all factions to fight for its control. You’ll have to fight for your faction (playable factions in season one will include Gondor, Rohan, Lothlórien, Erebor, Mordor, Isengard) and command legendary heroes from the beloved IP t…
Piccolo: Othello lets you play Othello on iOS
Piccolo: Othello, the charming mobile title from Symbolic Software that’s based on the strategy board game, has officially launched for iOS devices completely free of charge. The game features stunning aesthetics where players can engage in a round or two of Othello whether locally or online with friends. The rules of the mobile game are essentially the same as the classic strategy board game it’s based on, but with a little extra flourish. There’s a handy undo feature that gives you a free do-over if you ever make the wrong move during a match. If you’re not in the mood for going up against an actual human being, you can play against the highly intelligent AI to…
Alchemy Stars: A revolutionary and much-awaited line strategy RPG is now available on Android and iOS
Ready to dive into the fantasy world of Alchemy Stars? The much-awaited title is a strategy and card-collection hybrid RPG that features brilliant graphics and an epic narrative in a world where science and magic collide - and it’s finally out on June 17. What makes Alchemy Stars stand out from other cookie-cutter mobile RPGs is its unique combat system that tasks you to match colored tiles and master elemental attributes to deal the most damage during combat. You can also interact with the beautifully designed characters with the basement system, where you can give gifts and unlock side stories while spending time with the characters you’ve collected. Finally, Alchemy Stars&…
Infinite Galaxy, the massive free-to-play strategy game from Camel Games, brings top graphics quality and engaging gameplay to sci-fi
In Infinite Galaxy, the fate of the Andromeda Galaxy hangs in the balance - do you ignite the fires of war to bring about the Empire’s downfall head-on, or do you set out on an expedition to uncover ancient truths about the Federation in a space exploration like no other? The sci-fi strategy from Camel Games of War and Order fame lets players build massive spaceports, expand star fleets (with 30 different types of spaceships), and upgrade research facilities to buff up your arsenal against the Empire’s strongholds. You will also have to recruit crewmates with their own quirks and histories, as well as form alliances you can call upon in the heat of battle. Of course, restorin…
MU Archangel: A quick beginner’s guide to core gameplay elements
MU Archangel’s global release is fast approaching - and what better way to prep for Webzen’s mobile spin-off of MU Online than by brushing up on your basic how-tos? Apart from cool new items and equipment nabbed as rewards from exciting in-game events, players can also engage in thrilling Party and Guild systems (plus Boss fights that up the ante) all while enjoying classic MU elements fans of the franchise all know and love. To make sure you’re at the top of your game by the official launch, here’s a quick, handy-dandy guide to give you a bit of a competitive edge right off the bat. How does the guild system work? Joining a guild is easy-peasy, and offers tons o…
MU Archangel, Webzen’s popular mobile spin-off of MU Online, is now available for pre-registration in Southeast Asia
MU Archangel treats Southeast Asian fans to special in-game perks just by pre-registering for the game. Webzen’s popular mobile spin-off of MU Online now opens pre-registration on the official website for players from Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Malaysia (except Vietnam) with item enhancement goodies as a reward, such as the Jewel of Blessing, Jewel of Soul, and Jewel of Life. Pre-registrants will also be given an exclusive special commemorative title upon the game’s official launch. While the Dark Knight is a force to be reckoned with during close-quarters combat, the Dark Wizard packs a punch in his own way with devastating spells using the power of t…
Clash Royale - The best decks you can play right now
Updated: Post by Sergio Velasquez It’s almost the end of the season, and you know what that means; it’s time to use your best deck to try to reach a new personal best on ladder. Of course, that’s easier said than done. In games such as Clash Royale, which has over 100 cards for you to choose from, choosing the best deck for you can be tough. The great news is, you don’t have to create your deck or anything. Whether they’re professional Clash Royale players or really good at the game, the best in the world have built the best decks in the current balance changes. If you want to be the best in the world, try using these decks and reach a new league before Super…
MU Origin 2 adds Battle of Gods, Magic Core and Immortal boosts, and more with its latest update
Do you have what it takes to be the best of the best? In MU Origin 2’s latest update, the mobile MMORPG from Webzen introduces the Arena, the Abyss: 3V3 Competition, as well as the Battle of Gods to challenge the most powerful players to the ultimate test of strength. Every victory against other players in the PvP Arena can not only reward you with Honor Points you can swap for in-game goodies at the Honor Shop, but it can also increase your chances of getting into the Battle of Gods, as only players who rank from 1-128 can enter the tournament. Meanwhile, the 3vs3 competition in the Abyss also lets players exchange Honor Points at the Honor Shop, so it’s time to party up for…
HeliCleaner tasks you to dispose of toxic barrels safely and is out now on iOS
When it comes to recycling toxic waste, it’s never easy to dispose of them in a safe (and fun!) manner. HeliCleaner, out now on iOS, makes the task an absolute breeze as you hover over the landscape on a mission to make the environment beautiful again. In HeliCleaner, you manipulate a remote-control Heli-Carrier that can deliver toxic barrels to their corresponding platforms for safe disposal. Essentially, the simple gameplay mechanics tasks you to just pick up barrels, attach them to your Heli-Carrier, then deliver them safely and detach when you’re on the right platforms at the airport. While the concept seems simple enough, there are various obstacles that can pop up along…
Lyxo: Step into the light with this minimalist puzzler for iOS and Android
What happens when you lie in bed, staring into space, and an innocent ray of light makes its way through the darkness and lights up the night? This is exactly how the concept of Lyxo came to Tobias Sturn, founder of Vienna-based independent game studio Emoak. In this light-based puzzler which has just launched for iOS and Android, you make good use of the light to illuminate the dark. Using various ways to reflect and refract rays of light, you manipulate the light and shadows to light up rooms in a minimalist but breathtaking design. Players can also mix different colours to light up certain targets, as well as create new sources of light to avoid obstacles and get to your goal. The bea…
