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Punishing: Gray Raven is a sci-fi RPG hitting global mobile platforms this summer
Kuro Game has announced it will be releasing the hit sci-fi RPG Punishing: Gray Raven in worldwide territories later this summer after previously topping the charts in China and Japan. It will be launching for iOS and Android devices in Europe, North America, Australia and Southeast Asia this summer. Punishing: Gray Raven is a game that features deep RPG mechanics, third-person 3D melee combat and stylish arcade action that pushes mobile hardware to its limits. In it, you play as a squad of highly-trained cyborg heroes who lead missions in a ravaged world. Once upon a time, an engineered virus known as The Punishing has spread across the entirety of the Earth, controlling all synthetic lif…
Bowl ‘Em Down is a new bowling endless runner out now for iOS
Lowtek Games has launched Bowl ‘Em Down, its first game for iOS platforms, after originally releasing it on the Google Play store late last year. You can now access the game on both iOS and Android devices. Bowl ‘Em Down is an interesting one. You have to roll a bowling ball down a series of infinite lanes comprised of bowling pins and other obstacles. Hitting the pins gives you score while the obstacles, such as barriers and saw blades, will try to sabotage your run. The level is infinite and also randomly generated, meaning you will always be seeing a new course every time you start a run. The game is really about setting high scores and trying to beat them, using the points…
First-person horror game Under: Depths of Fear comes to iOS
Rogue Games has announced the release of its immersive first-person horror game Under: Depths of Fear for iOS devices after it had a successful release period on PC last year. The game is now available as a paid title on the iOS App Store. Under: Depths of Fear puts you into the traumatised mind of Alexander Dockter, a World War I veteran struggling with the atrocities he has seen during the war. He is now aboard an eerie turn of the century ocean liner that is slowly sinking, and if that wasn’t bad enough, there are also a bunch of malicious enemies impeding his escape from the ship who want something from him. Something sinister lies just below the surface... Can you survive it?…
Astrokings crosses over with Stargate in new content partnership
Tilting Point has announced a partnership with Metro Goldwyn Mayer to cross over its Astrokings universe with that of Stargate. The update is available now on iOS and Android. The event runs in Astrokings from today until 26th May, where you can experience the rich world of Stargate within the cosmic MMO conquest of Astrokings. This new crossover event features a narrative that will allow you to purchase and unlock iconic characters from the SG-1 series, including Samantha Carter, Daniel Jackson, Teal’c, and more. Stargate has been a staple of science fiction ever since its original debut in 1994 and has received iterations in all manners of media since including film, television, vi…
Sixit is a new mystery puzzler out now for iOS and Android
Sixit, the new mystery puzzle game created by Star Garden Games, has now been released for iOS and Android devices after previously being available in early access. It’s a game where you play as a small mammal called Pep, the cleverest creature in the entire forest who has been tasked with helping the people of a small village to keep them safe from an incoming storm. As Pep, you must solve the mystery of the storm’s origins before it can devastate the village’s way of life. As you wander the forest, you can explore different locations and engage in multiple activities. The important thing is to track down six hidden treasures that unlock the secrets of the forest and wil…
The Witcher: Monster Slayer is an AR RPG coming to Android and iOS soon
The Witcher: Monster Slayer is a new augmented-reality game developed by Spokko coming to iOS and Android in the future, and you can pre-register now for access to the game’s soft launch on Android. The game is based on popular The Witcher series of novels and video games, and it looks like it’s including content from the first game but repurposed to suit a mobile interface. This content includes a special augmented reality feature, where you will encounter frightening monsters in an AR environment. You can check out how this works in greater detail in the video we’ve linked above. As for what to expect from the RPG, you’ll be able to explore the realm of monster…
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure’s new update adds a beehive and new quest
Ustwo games released an update for Alba: A Wildlife Adventure last week that adds a bunch of new content for players who’ve already beaten the game. It is available to download now on Apple Arcade. The developer posted on its official Twitter account about the new patch for Alba, saying: “Finished Alba: A Wildlife Adventure? Play the update to build a beehive, protect Pepe and track a new mystery animal! Available on Apple Arcade today.” Finished Alba: a Wildlife Adventure? Play the update to build a beehive, protect Pepe and track a new mystery animal! Available on Apple Arcade today. https://t.co/i2AG2dbLnv#applearcade pic.twitter.com/mJozWxgB7F — Alba: a Wildl…
RuneScape, the classic online MMO, is coming to mobile on 17th June
Jagex is releasing RuneScape on mobile this summer for iOS and Android, and it’s available right now for pre-registration. This is the full MMO as it appears on PC, and not to be confused with Old School RuneScape which is already available on mobile. This new version of the game will feature full cross-platform gameplay and progression between mobile and desktop editions, and comes complete with all the content. RuneScape Mobile will be optimised for your phone, utilising a mobile-friendly user interface that features a redesign of the menus, icons and text to fit the smaller screen. It’s also being given a visual overhaul in the graphics to allow it to run smoothly on phones.…
The Longest Road on Earth is coming to iOS and Android on 20th May
Raw Fury has revealed it will releasing the melancholic indie adventure game The Longest Road on Earth to iOS and Android on 20th May. It will also be coming to PC on the same date. Featuring four short stories, it’s a poignant adventure game with a heavy focus on its narrative. Each story focuses on the life of an ordinary person, and isn’t a game with any difficult challenges to punish you but is instead expressing thoughtful stories that you can become immersed in. To aid with this, there’s no dialogue or text in the game either to allow you to share these moments with the characters and create your own interpretations about them. Get ready to embrace The Longest Ro…
Grotto is a fantasy adventure narrative-driven game coming to iOS later this year
Digerati, an indie games publisher, is releasing Grotto later this year for iOS devices. It’s being developed by Brainwash Gang, who will also be releasing the game on PC, PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. It’s a fantasy adventure game where you play as the Soothsayer, an odd hermit living in solitude inside the titular grotto. Every so often he is approached by the villagers of a local tribe to read the stars for them and tell them their future. The stars have all aligned. We're bringing Grotto by @Brainwash_Gang to PC, iOS, Xbox, Ps4, and Nintendo Switch!Wishlist on Steam ✳ https://t.co/F6V7ndOdQq#indiegame #indiedev pic.twitter.com/TVZzVy1Ev0 — Digerati (@Digerat…
Apex Legends Mobile enters closed beta on Android this month
EA has revealed details of the upcoming closed beta tests for its mobile shooter Apex Legends Mobile. The full game is due to release on iOS and Android later this year. The closed beta test for Apex Legends Mobile will begin small, with only a few thousand Android participants from India and the Philippines being selected for the time being. It’ll soon open up to more regions in the future, as well as being made available for iOS users. EA has also revealed more details about the game to differentiate it from the PC and console versions. It’ll be specifically designed for mobile devices, meaning the controls are optimised for touch screens and the graphics will be simplified t…
Godzilla Battle Line gets a new trailer ahead of global launch in May
Toho Games has released a new trailer for its upcoming Godzilla Battle Line which is releasing on iOS and Android in May, although some regions will be getting the game in April. Godzilla Battle Line is a strategy game that, according to the trailer, introduces all the iconic elements of the Godzilla franchise including the monsters and the weapons. You add those monsters to your own team and go head-to-head against another team full of its own monster roster. These battles last three minutes in real time and features many iconic characters from the Godzilla universe, including King Ghidorah, Rodan, Biollante, Mothra and – of course – the big man himself. The game also includes…
Lost Light is an upcoming survival shooter soft launching on Android soon
Lost Light from NetEase is now available to pre-register for Android devices. It is set to soft launch in Australia and New Zealand soon, with other countries following at a later date. NetEase had previously announced that an open beta for the game was set for the same regions. It’s a survival shooter game where you join a special forces regiment and must infiltrate a high security enemy base. The main goal of this raid is to loot enemy equipment and supplies to bring back and manage your own shelter. You must tackle these missions while also undergoing many different challenges throughout your invasions to successfully escape with the supplies. While you’re carrying out the m…
Synthwave arcade game Chaser Tracer is out now for iOS and Android
Adki Works has released Chaser Tracer now on iOS and Android devices. It’s an ‘80s action extravaganza where you race against time to decode thousands of alien symbols that are being transmitted from a mass extinction device known as the Oblivion Orb, capable of wiping out all life in the universe. The symbols appear in the form of shapes which vary in size and complexity. They can be decoded by tracing them with your fingers, though there’s also another character working to stop you called The Chaser. You must decode these symbols before the Chaser can, who will get stronger as you progress through the game and get closer to deactivating the Oblivion Orb. To help with t…
Call of Duty Mobile’s third season is called Tokyo Escape and goes live on Friday
The third season of Call of Duty Mobile’s current iteration will be going live this Friday, 16th April, on iOS and Android. As with all seasons, the arrival of Tokyo Escape also brings a Battle Pass, which includes rewards for new operators, blueprints, weapons, charms, calling cards and CoD Points. After purchasing the Battle Pass, you can earn these rewards for simply playing the game and beating multiplayer matches. There’ll also be some free tiers of the pass though in case you can’t buy into it, with the new operator skill Bull Charge unlocking at Tier 14 and the revamped PP19 Bizon unlockable after reaching Tier 21. The Tokyo Escape season for Call of Duty Mobile a…
