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Greedy Cats is a new idle clicker out now on mobile
PikPok has released a new idle clicker game, this one centred around cats and eating, called Greedy Cats on mobile platforms iOS and Android today. It joins the likes of Doomsday Clicker, Kung Fu Clicker and Dungeon Inc. as the latest entry of the idle clicker genre. Greedy Cats has you playing as a cat who is also a contestant in several food competitions in a bid to become the greatest food champion of all time. By tapping and unlocking different boosts that allows you build up your score and earn different trophies. Additionally, you will also gain fans for doing better in contests and unlock new outfits to wear. That last part is crucial, as choosing the right combination of outfits an…
Knights of Riddle’s second episode is out now on iOS and Android
Game Scorpion released Knights of Riddle, a new fantasy adventure game, as a free game on iOS and Android a few weeks ago. Its aim was to release chapters of the game episodically, with the first one releasing on launch and the second episode coming out this week. The second chapter for Knights of Riddle extends the game with new challenges and more exploration, as well as widening the lore by adding new slices to the story. Game Scorpion has also stated it intends for all future episodes to be available for free as in-app updates. In Knights of Riddle, you play as Oz Macrion, a prince and knight guided by a special book of knowledge and wisdom. Macrion is exploring the world looking to le…
Hearthstone receiving new expansion, new game mode and much more
Hearthstone, the card battler and World of Warcraft spin-off from Blizzard, is receiving some new content for its big Year of the Gryphon celebration. The updates include a new expansion, a new game mode, and more. The name of the expansion is Forged in the Barrens, and it introduces 135 new cards themed around one of World of Warcraft’s most iconic locales. There are new keywords and game mechanics being added too, as well as ten Legendary Mercenary minions representing a different Hearthstone class. There’s also a new game mode called Mercenaries coming to Hearthstone, which utilises both singleplayer and competitive forms. In it, you collect, upgrade, and battle powerful cha…
Star Wars: Hunters comes to iOS and Android later this year
Nintendo held a new Direct on Wednesday night, the first major one in nearly 18 months, and one of the reveals was a new Star Wars multiplayer game by Zynga called Star Wars: Hunters is coming to the Switch later this year. We also have new information that the game will be coming to mobile platforms too on iOS and Android. Star Wars: Hunters is set between Episodes VI and VII of the iconic franchise and has you taking part in squad-based multiplayer battles featuring a variety of characters from the films and expanded lore. Here’s a teaser trailer to see more, although we still don’t have any solid gameplay to look at yet. The battles are real-time, set in locations from the…
Ghost Sync is a new JRPG from KEMCO, out now on mobile
Ghost Sync from KEMCO is a new JRPG designed especially for mobile devices. It hits the App Store and Google Play today. You play as Lily, a young mage on a quest to defeat a big threat and save the world. Calling in at a village, she encounters a talking dog and the spirit of a ghost called Bernard, who both join her on her quest. As a ghost, Bernard can possess enemies. Using his spiritual abilities, he can possess the powerful enemies you encounter and use that to turn battles to your favour. Meanwhile, Lily wears a summoning ring which will call in different spirits that suit different purposes such as enhancing attack power or using them for recovery. As it is a JRPG, Ghost Sync will…
Fury of Dracula, the digital version of the classic board game, is out now on mobile
Nomad Games has released a mobile port of Fury of Dracula, its digital board game that was previously a PC exclusive last year and based on the physical board game from Games Workshop. Fury of Dracula is a new experience of the classic Bram Stoker story, that follows the iconic Count Dracula as he attempts to evade the pursuits of four vampire hunters: Dr. Abraham Van Helsing, Dr. John Seward, Mina Harker and Lord Arthur Godalming, as they try to stop him from spreading his vampire influence all over Europe. Are you ready for #FuryofDracula to launch on mobile tomorrow? We sure are! You can head over to your storefront of your choice and either pre-register or pre-order the game now!Grab…
ATV XTrem, the quad racer, is out now on iOS and Android devices
Dream-Up has released ATV XTrem, a new arcade racing game that’s gone free to play for both iOS and Android devices. In ATV XTrem, you speed through different off-road courses which take you to many different parts of the world, including Brazil, Utah, Los Angeles and Dubai. Here you get to win big awards as you race across different climates and track types that will put your quad biking skills to the test. You can customise the experience by selecting from different difficulty settings which will allow you to personalise the challenge whether you find it too hard or extremely easy. This means you will never feel too overwhelmed or bored by what experience the game is offering you.…
Live action dating sim Five Dates out now on iOS
Wales Interactive has released Five Dates, a live-action dating sim, for iOS devices after it received an earlier launch on PC and consoles in late 2020. Five Dates is part-dating sim, part-FMV game where you play as a single man who goes on virtual dates during the COVID-19 lockdown. During the game he’ll date five different women, each with their own unique personalities, goals and flaws. It's Valentine's Day which can only mean our interactive rom-com #FiveDates is OUT NOW on iOS! Head over to the App Store to find love in lockdown today: https://t.co/O6uRMrk24h pic.twitter.com/Agu2PRh4WL — Wales Interactive (@WalesInter) February 14, 2021 The actors who pla…
Reset Earth is an educational puzzle platformer out now for mobile
The United Nations Environment Programme has released Reset Earth on iOS and Android devices, following the short film last month. Reset Earth is an educational game about the ozone layer. It aims to teach children and adolescents about the importance of it and the role it plays in protecting the planet from extreme environmental harm. As for the gameplay itself, it’s a platformer that also has puzzle elements where you switch between different characters to utilise their unique abilities across four different levels. The game combines hand-drawn art with a retro-style gameplay to achieve this, and each level explores a different aspect of the impact of climate change and fundamental…
Action RPG Thousands Layered Edge comes to Android today
13th Studio has released its new action RPG, Thousands Layered Edge, for Android devices today via the Google Play store for a premium price. Thousands Layered Edge follows the story of a young assassin who sets out to prevent a civil war that’s brewing between the Imperial Army and the Rebellion Force, led by the four Kenseis. In the game you engage in a series of combat matches where the action is controlled through various swipes and taps. Swiping with your finger handles your attacks while double-tapping the screen lets you dodge more dangerous attacks, making timing a crucial element of the game. For every victory that you bag, you’ll get additional experience points wh…
Zelda-like adventure puzzler Knightin’+ available on mobile today
Crescent Moon Games in partnership with indie games developer Muzt Die Studios has launched Knightin’+ on iOS and Android today, after it had originally released on Steam two years back. It’s pitched as a “Zelda-lite” in which you control a knight called Sir Lootalot, who is battling through many dungeons which are filled with dangerous traps, complicated puzzles and magical artifacts. Holy crap, my game is finally published!Check Knightin'+ on Steam! Yes, it just happened! Yes, it's even playable!https://t.co/QQzWW8rIxu#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #gaming #zelda #zeldalike #pixelart #retrogame #retweet #RT #share #knightinplus — Wolod | KNIGHTIN'+ IS OUT!…
Cat Colony Crisis is “Among Us with Cats”, out today on Android
Devil’s Cider Games has released Cat Colony Crisis, a game about managing cats during an epidemic on a spaceship, for Android devices. Cat Colony Crisis has you in charge of a space station full of tiny cats who have contracted a mysterious illness. It’s your job to enact the correct measures to prevent it spreading throughout the entire colony, which you do by keeping an eye on which cats show symptoms and then using the correct quarantine methods to control the spread. Cats are infamous for having a strong streak of independence and aversion to teamwork, so that’ll make it extra hard to manage a group of sick individuals who don’t want to be managed. Check out thi…
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night gets new paid DLC alongside free update
After its release on iOS and Android last December, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has gotten a new DLC called Iga’s Back Pack alongside the arrival of three new game modes to enjoy. The paid DLC includes a new boss, which is none other than the game’s creator, Koji Igarashi himself. Given his boss status in the game, beating him will reward you with a bunch of rewards, including the Sword Whip and a powerful shard called Insatiable. In addition to that, there are also three new game modes being added to Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night which are available for free. The first is a Boss Rush mode, where you have to fight several bosses from the game in a certain order, each…
Open world survival game LifeAfter gets a new “Shelter Land” map and more
NetEase Games’ LifeAfter has received an update that adds in a new mode called Shelter Land as well as a few other slices of content to accompany it. The update is out now on iOS and Android devices. The new Shelter Land mode adds seven shelter lands to LifeAfter’s vast, seamless map. These areas are up for grabs by anyone, but due to the fierce competition, don’t think controlling one will be an easy task. Check out this trailer here to see the new content in this update. In addition to that, NetEase is beginning the Shelter Land Showdown where ten invited camps from the final 16 of the Charles Town Clash will be selected to join. It’s a cross-server battle to en…
Blind Drive is an arcade game about reckless driving coming soon to iOS and Android
Lo-Fi People is releasing an arcade-type game on iOS and Android next month called Blind Drive, as well as bringing the game to PC too. It’s part comedy, part thriller where you’re blindfolded and weaving through traffic at insane speeds. You can only use your hearing, instincts and reflexes to get through unscathed. To add some context to this setup, the driver in question has been kidnapped and blindfolded, chained to the steering wheel and ordered to drive to an unknown location. While it sounds very serious, Lo-Fi People insists Blind Drive is actually extremely campy and feels more like a B-movie crime caper with many humourous moments. I just think it’s amazing they…
