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Leave fate up to the flip of a coin with Live by the Spin
If you have ever dreamed about becoming Two-Face from the DC universe but want your coin flips to have a bit more personality about them, then Indolent Games has you covered with their new app Live by the Spin. Part-game and part-lifestyle app, you will never have to delay any choice again. Whilst most coin flips are a dull affair, where let's face it you might lose the penny doing it, Live by the Spin jazzes up that process with the inclusion of fully acted CGI clips during and after the event. Your choices will be in the capable hands of Neil Bell, an actor with lofty titles such as Dune and Star Wars: Andor under his belt. Before each flip, you get to input the question you need a decis…
ASOBIMO Inc releases trailer introducing players to three heroes from upcoming RPG Metria
ASOBIMO Inc, the masters of mobile anime games probably most known for Toram or Iruna Online, has released a trailer introducing players to three of the main characters from the upcoming action RPG Metria. For those monolingual amongst us, don’t forget to watch with subtitles for translation. The character most hit by that RPG protagonist brush is Rio Calquinos, an apprentice who is striving to become an Astra Knight. He has inherited the power of legendary heroes, however was unable to defend the royal capital when it was invaded and had to flee with his friends. They now work to dispatch their enemies and restore the city. Joining Rio is his childhood friend Lucas Nizam. Despite ha…
Wild Blood lands on Albion Online and brings with it massive new improvements
After months of build-up, Albion Online has finally welcomed one of its most content-stuffed updates yet; Wild Blood. With a host of additions such as the new Shapeshifter Weapons, Awakened Items, and Tracking, there are plenty of new ways to play and features to discover. The biggest headline here is undoubtedly the Shapeshifter Weapons. Wielding these new staffs, you can now change into beastly forms during battle to add monstrous new abilities to your combat. Better yet, the staff itself has its own playstyle, so it’s two ways to play in one. You can build your standard form to compliment your Shape or completely contrast for the ultimate coverage. Admittedly a little unexpectedly…
Marvel Contest of Champions unveils its first original hero debuting in November
It is an exciting time for the Marvel universe, as Contest of Champions has unveiled its first-ever original hero. On top of this monumental moment, you can also take on some brand new bosses, and the Battlefield Brawl gears up for this weekend. Kabams’ first original hero is a member of the First Nations people; Chee’ilth. After an attack at the nuclear facility, Chee’ilth town is pummeled by waves of gamma radiation, the big, bad monster maker. As she charges in to rescue her family, she wins the respect of the spirits Brother Grizzly and Sister Eagle, who bestow their powers upon her. Her background will be fully explored thanks to the official comic from Marvel. Chee&…
Don those party hats as Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds celebrates turning 500 days old
Netmarble is getting the fireworks ready to help celebrate 500 days of Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds uptime. The beautiful Studio Ghibli animation MMORPG will be running a bunch of events to celebrate the milestone, as well as dropping some Season 8 updates. To kick off celebrations, simply logging in for 28 days during the 500th Day Check-In Event will net you a special Title, 320 Summon Coupons, 500 Day Rare 4-star Equipment/Familiar Selection Chest, and more. An excellent boon for existing players, but also a fantastic launchpad for newcomers. If you are willing to put in a bit of effort, by completing a variety of special missions, you will be able to spin the 500th Day Celebration Roulette…
Uncharted Waters Origin unveils two autumn event stories and new Grade S Admiral
It is the dawn of adventure for a new sailer in the seafaring sandbox Uncharted Waters Origin, as its latest update sees the introduction of a new S Grade Admirmal and S Grade Mate. You can also take part in some special Autumn events until October 24th and get your hands on a free A Grade Mate. Our new S Grade Admiral this time around is Nui Hoku, the only daughter of the Incan Chief Priest, who has struck out to follow in the footsteps of Andrés de Urdaneta and journey across the world as they once did. She comes equipped with Scouting expertise, as well as Exploration Supply Conservation and Amplify Ram Defence. Hokus’ journey appears to have been unexpectedly successful, a…
Aether Gazer revels in ceremony as Chapter 11th releases
Having recently graduated to double-digits, Aether Gazer has announced the debut of its 11th chapter. The Grand Centenary Ceremony brings a new storyline, four modifiers, and plenty of limited-time events to embrace until November 14th. Athena, commander of the Knights of Convallaria, has finally recovered and immediately gathers her allies to embark on her next mission; infiltrating the Source Layor in pursuit of Radon. Meanwhile, the Ardisis festival has reached its crescendo, a fine cover for the perilous acts unveiled underneath. The only question is, can the team unravel the enemy’s plot in time? To help in your battles there are four new modifiers to recruit, starting with the…
Leap into a menacing new map as Stumble Guys welcomes its second course from Mr Beast
The collaboration between the world's most-subscribed creator and one of mobile’s most-played games is back, as Stumble Guys welcomes a new course designed by Mr Beast. Take on a challenging new course split into three biomes, each with its own special challenge. This new level is titled MrBeast’s Dangerous Traps, and it most certainly looks to live up to that name. It is based on an escape room, if the escape room was actively trying to eat you. To make this more heart-pounding, there is a brand-new time mechanic on each puzzle and obstacle, so not only are you competing against other players, but you are also on a timer throughout. There are three separate rooms to conquer on…
Prepare for a power shift as League of Legends: Wild Rift Patch 4.4 lands later this month
If there is something that makes games boring, it is there being a permanent meta character or combo that just dominates full stop. Luckily, Riot has announced Patch 4.4 for League of Legends: Wild Rift, which adds three new characters and makes a few adjustments to mix up the game once more. Patch 4.4 is bringing back a very exciting mode that debuted over the summer; Arena. This tournament pits four teams of two against each other in rotating combat rounds, until only one is left standing. Between battles, teams can power up Augments and purchase items to enhance their combat ability. If you feel like dominating the brackets, then the three new high-damage champions might be worth a look.…
Add the Queen of Helheim to your team as The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross embraces Ragnarok
Netmarble is continuing Meliodas and companies' trek through Norse mythology as a host of new Ragnarok Festival-themed content lands on The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. Along with the obligatory check-in event worth 150 diamonds and a host of event battles, for a limited time you can add the Queen of the Underworld to your team. [Shepard of Souls] Queen Hel is available through the Ragnarok Godlike Festival Draw, guaranteed at 900 mileage, and has a pretty enticing skillset. Taking the role as more of a support character, Hel has a suite of skills to debuff enemies, increase allies attack damage, and even prevent death claiming her companions. If you are keen to add the queen of the und…
Marvel: Contest of Champions plunges into the shadows as Champions of the Damned releases the monsters
The Battlerealm is in chaos, and it is up to the Midnight Sons to investigate what lurks in the shadows as Champions of the Damned kicks off Marvel: Contest of Champions’ October. Recruit yourself two new characters as Werewolf By Night arrives October 12th, with Morbius following October 26th. Best known for their universally panned movie which launched a thousand memes, Dr Michael Morbius was once a renowned scientist who, in an attempt to cure his rare blood disease, injected himself with a bunch of science, and warped himself into a vicious pseudo-Vampire. He must now fight a losing battle to contain his bloodlust. Using his claws and some impressive aerial acrobatics, Morbius la…
Roll back the years for some retro strategy with Kingdom Eighties
Raw Fury, the brains behind the side-scrolling strategy series Kingdom, has announced that the newest entry in the series, Kingdom Eighties, will land on mobile on October 16th. Soon you will be able to head back in time, climb aboard your noble bike, and see what it would be like if you were King of Stranger Things. You will take the role of the Leader, a young camp counsellor, who teams up with their friends the Champ, the Tinkerer, and the Wiz to defend the town of Monarch from the encroaching army of the mysterious Greed. Each of these characters has a host of special abilities you must master if you wish to defeat this evil army. Throughout the day you will need to recruit the neighbo…
Grab your pizza and dancing shoes as Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat opens for pre-registration
It has been quite a few years since we have been able to enjoy the grandaddy of over-the-top combo action adventures, but the light is on the horizon as Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat has opened for pre-registration. The only question is; will they be able to top the iconic opening movie from DmC 3? Developed by NebulaJoy under the ever-watchful eyes of Capcom, Peak of Combat brings that inimitable action to your phone, complete with mind-blowing aerial combos, the unmistakably beautiful gothic art style, and a host of familiar faces. There will even be a co-op mode, and even more excitingly, PvP. Devil May Cry fights against another player just screams a crazy good time. Handling a much-be…
Tokyo Ghoul: Break the Chains opens for pre-registration in select regions
Komoe Games has announced that pre-registration is open for its upcoming officially licenced card strategy game, Tokyo Ghoul: Break the Chains. Currently only available in select regions, you don’t want to miss out on this retelling of one of the best-selling mangas of all time. Tokyo Ghoul is set in a world where ghouls live amongst humans in secrecy. Although they look alike, however, they can only survive by consuming human flesh. The protagonist, Ken Kaneki, winds up becoming a half-ghoul, with the story following his struggle between living a normal life and suppressing the urge to chow down on his friends and loved ones. You can follow Kens’ struggle from the start, as Br…
The race to the PUBG Mobile Global Championship has begun to see which team can claim the ultimate victory
In what has already been a jampacked Esports year for PUBG Mobile, it is almost time to cap off the calendar with what can only be described as the big one. The 2023 PUBG Mobile Global Championships is preparing to open its gates for the best of the best to battle it out for a share of the 3 million dollar prize pool. Kicking off on November 2nd and lasting until November 26th, 48 teams will fight it out in the PMGC League, with a boggling 6 matches a day whittling down contestants until before the Grand Finals. Fast forward to December 8th, and then a 3-day event will see the 14 qualifying teams, along with 2 special invites, take to the grand stage in Istanbul to see who will be crowned t…
