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112 Operator now available on iOS devices, Android version coming in November
After launching earlier this year on PC, 112 Operator has now been released for iPhone and iPad, with an Android version coming in November. A sequel to the earlier 911 Operator, you assume the role of an emergency services dispatcher as you aim to help as many people as possible by sending out police, ambulance and fire service units, while also dealing with staff shortages, low budgets, and other difficulties. Some of the improvements 112 Operator makes over its predecessor is its increased danger levels as the playable area expands to include over 100,000 different areas based on real places to operate in, from tiny suburban neighbourhoods to entire metropolises, many of which are up to…
New BTS World update adds new chapter, bonus events
Netmarble has released a new update for BTS World on iOS and Google Play. The update adds Chapter 15 to the game, which follows some mysterious circumstances that BTS experiences following their success on the Billboard Chart. In addition to this, the update also adds a plethora of new content, including newly-added 5-star cards of BTS members and special in-store item packages. Throughout October, there are also special events and limited-time opportunities to grab new items in-game. There’s a 7-day check-in event, as well as a bonus time event with buffs to draw mileage, gold and EXP. From 7th October to the 14th, there is an increased chance of picking Empathy and Passion cards…
Funko Pop now has a match-3 puzzle game
In case you haven’t already seen these things everywhere, Funko Pop now has a match-3 puzzle game on Android and iOS. Published and developed by N3TWORK in collaboration with Tic Toc Games, Funko Pop! Blitz is a match-3 puzzler that has you matching up lovable characters from a variety of iconic franchises. If you’ve played any tile-matching game such as Bejeweled or Candy Crush Saga then you know what to expect. Each round puts you on a board with the Funko Pop versions of characters from a specific franchise or piece of media, and you need to swap and swipe between them to match up at least three of the same face. Each character also has their own super move that allows you t…
Racing puzzle adventure The Longest Drift available for pre-order on iOS
You can now pre-order The Longest Drift on iPhone and iPad, which is due for release on 26th October. It’s described by the developer, Tepes Ovidiu, as “a one-of-a-kind, indie racing-puzzle-adventure game about solving the mystery of the disappearance of two family members.”You play as a woman in a faraway remote countryside village, who embarks on a journey to find her lost husband and son. At the same time, the mystery deepens as you investigate these mysterious events and solve puzzles using your great driving skills. The Longest Drift has you driving on a variety of different terrain, including dirt roads, snowy hills and dusty lanes. As you explore, you investigate n…
Arcade shooter Blowie out now on iOS and Android
Blowie is an indie arcade shooter that’s just landed on the iOS and Google Play. In it, you play as a little angry yellow guy named Blowie, as he navigates around a top-down 2D space, blowing deadly balls at his enemies and dodging their fire. We’re, uh, admittedly not quite sure what to make of the title on this one, but it looks to be a shoot ‘em up bullet hell that has you constantly darting behind cover and vanquishing your enemies as fast as possible. The controls have been simplified to allow you to use one finger on your mobile device to run and shoot, while also making it hard to master due to the sheer difficulty of each stage. The art style is simple, but the o…
PUBG Mobile collaborates with K-pop girl band Blackpink
K-pop girl band Blackpink has released a new album, and it’s got a new collaboration in the popular battle royale PUBG Mobile. The South Korean band released the highly anticipated album, aptly named ‘Blackpink: The Album’, today to millions of fans across the globe, with content appearing in PUBG Mobile to celebrate the release. From now until Monday, 2nd November, players of PUBG Mobile can tune into the song ‘Lovesick Girls’ from Blackpink: The Album in the in-game lobby. This is not unlike an earlier collaboration where players could hear ‘How You Like That’ in the lobby music. While I can’t say I’m much of a K-pop fan, the song doe…
KartRider Rush+ update brings new kart, limited time events
Free-to-play racer KartRider Rush+ has had a new update that brings new content and time-limited events. Mobile developer Nexon announced it had entered a partnership with South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai, and the collaboration would add a new kart to KartRider Rush’s roster modelled after its new sport sedan, the 2021 SONATA N Line. Unlike other mobile racers of our time such as Mario Kart Tour and Angry Birds Go, the karts in KartRider Rush+ take on a less stylistic approach, opting for designs that closer mimic real-life cars. Therefore, this partnership makes a lot of sense for the philosophy behind the game. It also marks the first in-game collaboration for the game, allowi…
Triviatopia Run, a trivia infinite-runner, sprints onto mobiles
The animated series Triviatopia now has an infinite runner mobile game for iOS and Android. Triviatopia Run is a runner platformer from etermax in which you play as characters from the popular series as they partake in various runs across their vibrant world. In it you must run in a straight line down three lanes, jumping or sliding to avoid obstacles as you collect coins to improve your score and become a champion. Triviatopia, the show, is based on an earlier mobile game called Trivia Crack which features a whole cast of colourful characters that reappear in this game; the warm geographer Tito, the persevering athlete Bonzo, the inspiring artist Tina, the heroic historian Hector, the ent…
Door-dodging platformer Please Mind the Closing Doors out now
If you’re working from home at the moment and miss the daily commute, there’s now a game on Google Play that lets you simulate that experience. Please Mind the Closing Doors is a pixel-art arcade game where you’re a busy commuter trying to contend with the unreliable doors on the tube system. Your character is constantly dealing with doors that are opening and closing, and it’s up to you to save them from being crushed. Featuring an ‘infinite drop’ type of gameplay, tapping on the screen prevents the commuter from proceeding through a door that may not be safe to do so. You’ve got to time your jump perfectly so you can make it through unharmed. The…
FarmVille officially closing down at the end of the year
Zynga has announced that after 11 years, its social media farm sim game FarmVille will close in December. The company put out a statement at the weekend on its website detailing the circumstances of the closure: “Following an incredible 11 years since its initial launch back in 2009, we are officially announcing the closure of the original FarmVille game on Facebook. As previously stated, Adobe will stop distributing and updating Flash Player for all web browsers, and Facebook will stop supporting Flash games on the platform completely after December 31st, 2020. FarmVille will therefore be directly affected as a result of this.” “We’re aware that many of you have b…
There’s a Big Brother MMO coming out next month
Irish studio 9th Impact has revealed its officially-licenced Big Brother game will release next month for iOS and Android. In a weird way, it sounds like a battle royale version of The Sims. You play as a contestant on the popular worldwide reality TV series as you experience life as a Big Brother housemate. You have to make strategic choices in order to remain in the house and not be voted out, ultimately utilising social, psychological and interpersonal skills to remain in the game. There are two modes to play in, Housemate and Spectator. Spectator presumably means you take on the role of a viewer watching the housemates scrap and scorn with each other, and eventually get to vote out who…
Metroidvania RPG Runic Curse out now on Android
Runic Curse, a Metroidvania action RPG is now available to download on Android. When a group of travellers become shipwrecked after a dangerous storm on the high seas, one survivor, Adrian, wakes up on an uncharted island blighted by the titular “Runic Curse”. You play as Adrian as you explore the island, battle undead creatures and search for answers for what happened to the crew. Runic Curse features ten different locations to explore, each with their own varying degrees of difficulty. The combat system takes a lot from Dark Souls, with dodge rolls and stamina management being a big factor in beating your opponents. It also has a levelling system with which you can upgrade yo…
DJ KSHMR coming to Garena Free Fire in a future update
The popular mobile battle royale game, Garena Free Fire, is receiving a big collaboration next month. Garena has revealed that music producer and DJ Niles Hollowell-Dhar, better known by his stage name as KSHMR, will appear in the game as an all-new playable character called K, with the nickname Captain Booyah. Alongside this appearance, he will also release a new song and music video specifically tailored to the game, playing heavily on KSHMR’s signature vocal-driven production style and replicating the same energy as you get from playing Free Fire. “The song I wrote for this collaboration is meant to inspire people aDJ ll over the world; to keep fighting regardless of the c…
Tennis Clash launches new online tournament in partnership with the Laver Cup
Wildlife Studios’ Tennis Clash has teamed up with the Laver Cup to bring a new tournament to the game later this week. From Thursday, players will be able to compete in one of four leagues to win a variety of prizes. Each league is designed to be played at certain skill levels, with each player assigned to a league based on their previous performance. The winner of each league will win a pair of tickets to attend the 2021 Laver Cup in Boston. That is, unless our current global circumstances get worse and it has to be cancelled. Runners-up will receive a limited-edition racket signed by tennis superstar Roger Federer, and third place will win commemorative Laver Cup merchandise. &ldq…
South Korean pop band BTS’ new music video will debut in Fortnite
Epic Games has partnered with South Korean pop boy band BTS to debut a never-before-seen music video inside Fortnite. The seven-member boy band from South Korea will premiere a choreography version video of its single “Dynamite” at the Party Royale’s Main Stage. The video will be available to watch on Friday at 8:00pm EDT at Fortnite’s Party Royale mode, a non-violent space for users to relax, catch concerts and watch movies without the threat of being killed by other players. Following the premiere, an afterparty featuring karaoke graphics will also be available to players. A bundle featuring two emotes choreographed after BTS will also be available to purchase for…
