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Waven prepares to properly set sail as the last season of Lance Dur also introduces the main story
It has been so action-packed, that you would be forgiven for forgetting that Waven is still well in its infancy, so much so that it is still in Early Access. We are beginning to emerge from that cocoon, however, with the final chapter in the Lance Dur Season releasing, and bringing with it the beginnings of the main quest. For those who have played for a while, at this point you have probably visited every available island a dozen times over. Budding explores can rejoice though, as two new island nations will now be visitable. Amakna and Albuera will add a lot of new challenges, with the latter specifically being noteworthy for its high-level combat. The final chapter of Lance Dur is named…
Vampire Survivors takes its bullet hell antics to space in crossover with pandemic paragon Among Us
Putting on a masterclass of just slightly missing the boat, poncle has announced the release of a collaboration between their hit game Vampire Survivors, and the global phenomenon of the 2020 dark days, Among Us. The buzz may have died down a bit for the space-based caper, but there is still more than enough fun to be had here. The Survivors are still hungry to hunt vampires, and the only place to go is up. Emergency Meeting introduces a host of classic Among Us tasks and gives them an injection of bullet hell mayhem, all set on the new Polus Replica map, where nothing is as it seems and everything is out to get you. Even the bin. To explore this vast nothingness, there are a huge nine new…
Honkai: Star Rail showcases details of its latest update landing December 27th
After restoring a measure of peace to Fyxestroll Garden, the Trailblazer returns to Huerta Space Station and immediately finds a new problem in Honkai: Star Rail's version 1.6 update. Madam Ruan Meis’ experiments in the Seclusions Zone have gotten out of hand, and it is up to our hero to tackle another grave threat. Version 1.6, Crown of the Mundane and Divine, also brings a new DLC of the Simulated Universe: Gold and Gears. The Path of Erudition will debut, with Hoyoverse experimenting with separate dice from paths. This new dice has six slots that players can fill with varying Dice Face effects, with more to collect through Trailblaze Secrets. The Critter Pick Scavenging event will…
Rejoin the students of the SRT Academy as they face their past in the newest update to Blue Archive
Nexon would like to be incredibly sure players of the newest Blue Archive story update know exactly which squad it will be focusing on, and so they have named it Vol. 4, Rabbit of Caerbannog Chapter 2, We Were RABBITs! You can enjoy the continuing adventures of the team, and also recruit an incredibly powerful new student. Just when the RABBIT Squad thought they put all their troubles behind them after the events of Rabbit of Caerbannong Chapter 1, a shadow from their past rears its ugly head. With the help of Sensei and students from across the academies, the SRT Academy students will need to tackle this familiar foe and find peace once more. To help their classmates, SRT students Miyako…
The Pocket Gamer Awards 2023 are celebrating the best of the best in the past year of mobile gaming
The Game Awards 2023 has been and gone, and let's be fair to them, they did a good job, but it is time for them to stand aside because the Pocket Gamer Awards 2023 is where the real deal is. 350,000 readers voted across 20 categories, and now we have the definitive award list in mobile gaming. No one likes a paywall, but there is no doubt that there are some stellar games on the Apple Arcade, with the James Bond licensed Cypher 007 and collectable card game meets tower defence Junkworld duking it out for first place. In the end, though, Hill Climb Racing+ was crowned the Best Apple Arcade Game, and that is some fantastic confirmation that simple games can still rise to the top. For those w…
Aether Gazer releases a new S-Rank Modifier from Norse Mythology and nothing else matters
Yostar Games has cemented itself in my personal good books, with the latest update to Aether Gazer introducing the Norse God of Thunder. Version 1.6, Dreams Undreamed, does come with a new story and event, but who cares? Norse mythology! One sunny day, the Administrator was minding their own business, and suddenly, there appeared Skuld, a mysterious character with the power to glimpse possible futures. Being relentlessly pursued by various groups, she continuously exploits her power in the hopes of experiencing an ordinary day, despite the risk this repeated use entails. Until January 8th, there are a variety of events to take part in with awesome prizes up for grades. Many trials have ope…
Play Together unveils gigantic update to its Pet System
If there is something that any video game would benefit from, it is a good, in-depth pet system, and that message seems to have arrived at Haegin if the latest update to its social network game Play Together is anything to go by. There were always pets on Kaia Island, but now they are bigger and better. In this case, rather literally, the first-ever Huge Pet has been unleashed on the residents in the new and improved Pet Paradise. You will be getting Clifford the Big Red Dog flashbacks as you bond with this goodest of boys, and eventually unlock the ability to ride with Retriever Pet. That’s right, dog jousting is now an achievable, if somewhat morally questionable, goal. Whilst you…
Tower of Fantasy announce details of upcoming events and utterly overshadows it with collaboration reveal
Level Infinite and Hotta Studio have released the details of an upcoming collaboration for their open-world MMORPG Tower of Fantasy, and it is a big one. Worldwide smash, mind-blending hit Evangelion will be coming to Aida in 2024, leading fans around the world to once again wonder what the hell that ending was all about. Wanderers will face a new threat on Aida, but they won’t have to deal with it alone. There will be three legendary characters hopping over from Tokyo-3; Rei Ayanami, Asuka Langley Soryu, and the most passive protagonist of them all, Shinji Ikari. These are all well and good. However, most importantly, Tower of Fantasy will be graced with the Evangelion Test Type-01,…
Rage against the coming of jolliness as Reverse: 1999 brings back the season of terror
Tis the season for goodwill amongst all, presents, family, and of course, a retro horror-themed movie event for time travel RPG Reverse: 1999. If you are sick of Christmas always managing to overshadow Halloween then strap in, as Bluepoch Games are getting some payback with this one. The first phase of A Nightmare At Green Lake will be running until December 27th, and introduces a new 6-star character; the Tooth Fairy. Her Empty Gums skill targets one enemy, deals some heavy damage, and leaves her target confused for a round, reducing Critical Resit, which pairs well with the Baby Tooth Collector Inheritance. Every time an ally uses a character incantation, you get one tooth, and when you c…
Lead your people to glory as the Pirate Prime Minister in Uncharted Waters Origin
Uncharted Waters Origin may be infested with bloodthirsty pirates and killer Krakens, but that's not enough to put off Santa this year. The holiday events have landed in all their splendour, along with new characters, and a brand new way to lead thanks to the Prime Minister system. The newest S-Grade Admiral, Hong Gildong, does not seek fame or fortune, but rather a utopia for the sake of his people. To help with this, his Admiral’s Orders and skills are all centred around Adventure. As always, unlocking his Memoirs allows players to complete his Chronicle without using any energy, and completing these will reward Superior Mate EXP Potions, Superior Mate Tickets, and five tickets for…
Food fight fans rejoice as Cooking Fever Duels releases this month
Ever since the release of Nordcurrents’ kitchen masterpiece Cooking Fever, virtual chefs have dreamed of doing culinary battle with each other, wooden spoons at the ready. Now, that fantasy is finally within grasp, as PvP spin-off Cooking Fever Duels launches tomorrow for Android, and a little after for iOS. Duels will take place in real-time, so the heat will well and truly be on. You will be battling each other and the clock, with chefs judged on how quickly and accurately you get the dish to your patron. There will be the ever-present tug-of-war gauge showing who is on top, just in case you need that little extra pressure. For those competitive chefs already waiting with spatulas…
Enjoy some Christmas calamities as the holidays come to Dumb Ways to Die 4
With all this holy jolly merriment going around and the Christmas spirit, it is clear that what the world truly needs right now is a great big dollop of festive-themed Darwinism, courtesy of Dumb Ways to Die 4. Christmas has arrived in Dumbville, and that was only ever going to mean one thing; three new minigames. Putz is engaging in that age-old activity of anyone who goes shopping - trying to bring everything in one go. Stay Putz has players trying to hold Putz steady as he wobbles with a tower of presents, but it seems everyone in Dumbville ordered fireworks, as one wrong move will result in a fiery yuletide explosion. In what is probably the best name of the trio, Deer ‘N Present…
Black Clover M: Rise of the Wizard King launches with a huge range of events to complete
It has been a bit of a wait for fans of the hit anime, but now it's time to get stuck in as Garena announce the release of Black Clover M: Rise of the Wizard King. Collect your favourite characters and battle them in turn-based combat, against a backdrop of 3D rendering of classic scenes based on the original series. Heading straight into the action with its debut season, there are plenty of goodies to sink your teeth into, including to chance to earn all pre-resigistration milestone rewards. Completed the limited-time events and you can grab yourselves Mimosa, her exclusive Cafe Uniform costume, Yami’s skill page, an SSR Charlotte, and another guaranteed SSR character, just to make s…
Tower of God: New World hosts one of the most generous events in history
After no doubt months and months of arduous negotiations, knockbacks, and close calls, Netmarble has announced a collaboration between two of their own games. Well, they’ve pretty much developed everything. Seven Knights will be lending some of its considerable clout the the young up-and-comer Tower of God: New World. There are three pretty powerful characters crossing over in this event. SSR Infernal Blademaster Shane wields demonic arts to decimate her foes, and SSR Doomsday Herald Yeonhee can set them up with a sleep spell. Finally, the SSR+ Pheonix Incarnate Rachel is the big one, specialising in Critical Hits to knock out the competition with ease. After you have recruited your…
Custard pies at the ready as it’s time for a food fight in Blue Archive
Blue Archive has announced the arrival of their latest event story, Dragon & Tortoise: Working Together for a Better Future. Good news, however, they have also released one of the most overpowered characters I’ve seen from NEXON, and that is very exciting. This new story sees Sensei take a trip to the Shanhaijing Academy, and walk slap-bang into a catastrophic culinary competition between Black Tortoise Promenade and Genryumon. Intervene to settle the dispute, and not only may you salvage their friendships, but also grab a Card Bundle to unlock some new furniture. A healer is a vital component of any team, and our first new student has that covered well. Rumi, an Explosive Strike…
