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Brand new to Android, Power Fishing by Purple Ocean let's you reel 'em in
"We create great fishing!" is Purple Ocean's motto, and the developer has stuck to its guns since it was founded in 2012. The South Korean company has focused entirely on developing and releasing fishing games across a variety of platforms. The latest is Power Fishing, an action-packed mobile game where every line cast promises a battle between you and whatever critter you've snagged. The game delivers an almost beat-em-up style approach to fishing, so if you favour action over realism, this could be the one for you. Power Fishing incorporates some novel MMORPG elements into gameplay; you can level up your character and equipment; your fishing rod has attack stats which make a difference…
AndroidDefend the Cake one slice at a time in the tower defence game’s latest update
Released earlier this year to satisfy the appetite of tower defence game devotees everywhere, Defend the cake is now baking an all-new treat thanks to the newly-released 2.0 content update. Bringing with it new levels, new environments, and a whole new cake to prepare and protect, it’s time to ward off those greedy bugs for good. Set in a world full of mouth-watering treats, in Defend the cake your strategic skills are put to the test thanks to an onslaught of hungry critters. Fending them off by placing down toast walls and other delicious defences is your only chance at being successful, and now there’s more ways to do so thanks to Defend the cake’s all new goodies. A…
Armed Heist is the new fast-paced mobile shooter where you can pull off the perfect crime
Providing all the thrills that come with undertaking a suspenseful bank robbery, Armed Heist is the new action-packed shooter developed from the ground up for mobile. Releasing exclusively for iOS devices, you’ll need to assess, plan, and execute jobs perfectly to evade the law and bring home the bacon in time. Armed Heist places you and a team of talented crime professionals at the centre of the ultimate payday. Detailed 3D graphics make navigating each level’s map a breeze, in addition to dynamic heist scenarios that ensures no bank job ever play out the same. You’ll need to always stay alert, as you’ll never know what’s coming! There are over 30 u…
REACH classic is the new match-3 puzzler on the block
Match-3 puzzlers are in no short supply on mobile, but that didn’t stop REACH classic from standing out on the app stores during its soft launch in Canada. B2tGame’s latest tile-matching title was top dog in the puzzle, strategy and paid games categories on its home turf, and the Montreal-based studio has just released it worldwide so you can see exactly what all the fuss is about. REACH classic sees players skillfully matching tiles by colour to prevent them from building up at the top of the screen. If they reach the bottom, it’s all over, but arranging the shapes strategically is key, so it’s best to take your time every so often to make the smart choice. Ther…
Tests your ability to tap and keep track in vibrant arcade puzzler Color Tracks Go
Those craving a little visual stimulation and excitement from their mobile puzzle games will want to check out Color Tracks Go. Having already taken Android by storm, today marks the first time it’s free to download for IOS players, letting them test their tapping reflex skills and get their colour-filled fix to topple the online leaderboard against friends. Whether you jump into the game’s Curves, Reflection, or Choice mode, you’ll need to stay focussed to stay in line with the coloured paths you’re required to trace and tap, and extra vigilant when the track count changes as you play. Sometimes you might be needed to use more than one finger to finish a lev…
We chat to ANGames about their latest sci-fi strategy title Astrokings, now in open beta on Android
Astrokings is a new sci-fi strategy RPG from AN Games that’s now in open beta in the United States, UK, Canada, and Australia, featuring a rich story inspired by a best-selling book series and some truly amazing intergalactic multiplayer battles. In Astrokings, humanity has fled to the far reaches of the galaxy to escape Crux, an alien confederation that wants to see the human race destroyed. In the game, you’ll develop your civilization across a number of planets, building space fleets and enacting political policies while defending yourself from the encroaching alien threat. We sat down with Sunny Choi, Project Director at ANGames, to discuss the development process behind…
Explore the solar system and inhabit new worlds using real science in TerraGenesis
TerraGenesis has already sent over 1 million brave iOS explorers to new planets, and now the game is giving Android players the chance to join in the fun. TerraGenesis is an elegant space management game that’s based on real NASA data. Travel to distant planets and terraform them to create new intergalactic civilizations. You have the power to meld the solar system’s planets into habitats fit for living creatures. Use science and technology to ensure your world has sufficient air pressure and oxygen, while keeping the ecosystem and sea levels in check. Should you overcome all of these challenges, you might even get the chance to create your own organisms using genes and phyla.…
Pre-register now for MMORPG Dragon Nest’s much anticipated mobile debut
Those who have already played the PC iteration of Dragon Nest have plenty to look forward to when the mobile version launches as Dragon Nest M at the end of this month. And if you can’t wait to start enjoying the classic 3D adventuring the series is known for, pre-register for the game to gain exclusive gifts and rewards at launch. Maintaining the same high bar for story, fantasy setting, and characters, Dragon Nest M will feature similar scenes and play style present in the PC version, but there are some new additions to await eagerly. Mobile players will be able to choose between six classes, for instance, each one having up to 70 skills available. Warrior, Archer, Mage, Tinkerer,…
What you can expect from MeoGame's upcoming football management sim, Champion Eleven
In case you prefer your football with a little more fantasy than reality (and if you're a Manchester United fan you most likely have this season) then you should take note of MeoGame's upcoming release, Champion Eleven. The FIFPro endorsed game features over 100 licensed teams from across the World, over 60,000 active players, and comes endorsed by arguably the best coach in football right now, Pep Guardiola. So it's hard to argue that the game has credentials - but what can you expect from it? Well, we're here to tell you. First off, expect the expected. That is to say that the game is called Champion Eleven for a reason. You'll take on the role of manager, director and chairman of y…
Make your bid for the crown in Iron Throne, Netmarble's new MMO strategy game out now
Immersing yourself within a world of swords and sorcery is all well and good. But the real magic when playing Netmarble’s new MMO Strategy title Iron Throne is the ability to do so amongst high quality full-3D visuals. Over one million players have already pre-registered for the game, which is now fully available on mobile devices from today. When loading up Iron Throne, you’ll be greeted with a vast open world cloaked in a world of descending darkness. Only by willingly participating in real-time 3D battles, embarking on NPC quests, and building up an army of your own will you stand a chance of winning. Thankfully, your journey to the throne isn’t a burden you’ll…
Iron Throne marches onto Android and iOS this month, pre-register for exclusive rewards
If you’re a firm believer that the best things in life are free, Netmarble have got you covered with regards to their latest MMO strategy title Iron Throne which is now open for pre-registration. Doing so will give players access to exclusive rewards upon launch on May 16th, giving them a slight leg up when the time comes to do battle. Becoming king is the name of the game in Iron Throne, building yourself up from lowly adventurer to respected royalty. Your journey which is realised using full 3D graphics will included classic RPG quests, building up your own castle empire, and even unique hero and crafting mechanics. Adventurers seeking a more competitive route to glory have a cho…
Mini Golf King adds Tour Challenge for solo putters
Multiplayer arcade hit Mini Golf King is broadening its horizons with an all-new update that throws solo challenges into the mix. Bluehole PNIX has added Tour Challenge to the wacky golf sim, pitting users against a series of single-player stages. While swinging your way through these courses, you can keep tabs on your friends’ progress and inspire each other to an on-par finish. The new solo mode supplements Mini Golf King’s broad array of real-time multiplayer courses, more than 30 of which have been on offer since launch. Available on iOS and Android devices, the game puts a fun twist on golf by hitting players with mazes, bomb traps and wacky obstacles, a…
Galaxy.io Space Arena blasts its way onto mobile
Cosmic shooter Galaxy.io Space Arena has blasted off into orbit and iOS, and Android users can surrender themselves to its gravitational pull. GameSpire’s free-to-play title is an area shooter which thrusts players into heavily armed vessels and pits them against scores of other pilots from around the galaxy over an internet connection. PvP battles take place in deep space, set against arena backdrops littered with asteroids and cosmic debris. Players will earn points each time they blast a rival into space dust and these can be invested in ship customisation and new space crafts. Users will also earn Diamonds as they play, an in-game currency which can be exchanged for power-ups a…
GameSpire’s World of Gunships is now on iOS
Having been out for a couple of years on Android, Gamespire’s World of Gunships has finally landed on iOS. Expect custom choppers, multiplayer dogfights and airborne mayhem. The gameplay in World of Gunships involves controlling an attack helicopter as it seeks to outmaneuver and defeat enemies over a range of detailed 3D environments. As you play, you’ll gather cash and rubies which can be used to unlock new content, including more powerful helicopters, upgrades and various skins to pimp your chopper with. There are a few modes to try your hand at; Death Match is an online free-for-all, Teamplay is the same but with players split into opposing sides and Campaign is for mission-…
Bluehole PNIX’s Mini Golf King receives a new update
Grab that 9 iron, give your caddy a shout and get ready to return to the green because Mini Golf King has just received a content-packed update on iOS and Android. Bluehole PNIX’s arcade multiplayer title, which puts a fun, arcade twist on the popular sport, has introduced an all-new game mode called Hole-in-one Challenge and a bonus power-up that will put the mojo back into your swing. As the name suggests, Hole-in-one Challenge tasks players with beating each one of its courses with a single shot, and it dish out rewards at the end of every level they successfully complete. Meanwhile, the new Golf Pin bonus item will improve players’ form by adding extra wind resistance, i…
