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Get your game on as Yu-Gi-Oh! comes back to Puzzle & Dragons
It’s time to d-d-d-d-deduce some puzzles and recruit some powerful monster cards as the Yu-Gi-Oh collaboration returns to Puzzle & Dragons. Lasting until June 5th you can take on six exclusive dungeons and get your hands on the Forbidden One. There are plenty of characters to collect and add to your army from the franchise; Yugi themselves, the Magician of Black Chaos, Jaden Yuki and Winged Kuibh, amongst a lot of others. However, most important of all, you could pull yourself Seto Kaiba and the Blue-Eyes White Dragon, and what more incentive do you need than that? The Monster Exchange has been stocked full of Yu-Gi-Oh characters, including the Right Arm of the Forbidden One beca…
Race across the battlefield as Ducati comes to PUBG Mobile
If I was wandering through a battlefield with bullets flying around, I would like to get the hell out of there as quickly and as safely as possible, but we could always just settle for the speed, as PUBG Mobile announces a collaboration with motorbike royalty Ducati. Ducati has produced some of the fastest, sleekest-looking motorcycles on the market, and frankly, if someone manages to headshot you when you are riding these, then you would just have to admire the excellence of the shot. It may not be the safest way to travel through a hail of bullets, but it sure is fun. You will be able to hop on the Ducati Panigale V4 S, sporting the signature Ducati Red colour scheme, or if you want to m…
Mobile developer Kwalee announces new deal with CrazyGames to host further games
Leading mobile developer Kwalee has announced a big collaboration with the popular online gaming platform CrazyGames. Starting soon, Kwalee will be adding eleven games from their portfolio to the portal, giving players a host of exciting games to easily access. If you haven’t tried out CrazyGames before, then it is definitely something to look into. It is an online gaming platform that allows you to play a huge range of games in your mobile browser, including a good amount of multiplayer options. A very solid option in general, but especially if you don’t have space on your phone for many apps. It is a deal that makes sense for both sides, giving Kwalee a bigger market reach, a…
It is time to get semi-serious as ranked play comes to Fortnite
If you have ever played Fortnite and thought that you are the most talented and supreme dancer slash shooter in the world, then now is your chance to prove it. It’s been a long time coming, but now ranked play is making its way to the island. As you load into either Battle Royale or Zero Build, thankfully it is available to both, you will now notice that you can toggle the Ranked option. If it is one, you will be able to see the rank of that weird dinosaur man standing there, along with a progress bar showing how long until that advance. This bar will increase or decrease depending on eliminations and match placement, with teams all sharing the same movement at the end of the game. K…
Life finds a way with PUBG Mobile's latest update
In an update that no one saw coming but is precisely what we all want, PUBG Mobile has travelled back in time and is introducing Dinosaurs to the battlefield. Until June 18th, players will be able to mingle with Pterosaurs’, Velociraptors and the mighty T-Rex. This new update, called Dinoground, brings massive changes to Erangel and Livik, with Dino Settlements popping up across the map, filled to the brim with supplies to claim. During the match at random times, the king of dinosaurs, the Tyrannosaurus Rex will spawn in the Fossil Keep, where players will need to destroy the keeps get to release, and even ride the magnificent creature. When you venture across Erangel you will also e…
Prepare to step into a brand new world with upcoming MMORPG Tarisland
There is a new player making their way onto the MMORPG scene later this year, and its name is Tarisland. There hasn’t been a lot announced yet, however, what has been said certainly sounds like this will be one to watch, much like the announcement trailer. When the universe was born, there were three primordial gods; Leith, Acheron, and Moira. If a planet began or ended, these three were behind it, with their own values and points of view. As life sprouted on a planet named Taris, tensions boiled over and the Triangular Conflict began, and it will be up to you to oppose the threat of Acheron. The character customisation looks pretty robust, offering a choice of nine different classes…
Lost Light introduces a new map and Pets to the exclusion zone for Season 6
Lost Light is entering its sixth season, and boy is it chock full of some exciting new features. Take to the battlefield with a new canine friend, make use of the Thermal Glasses to locate enemies, and explore Kaido, a brand new map of secrets guarded by a fierce new boss. Kaido is a labyrinth of secrets and surprises, such as its vast Air Duct passages for you to do your best John McClane impression or a plethora of rooms that hide their own secrets. There are even holographic projections that will give away enemy locations, which will assist in taking down The Priest. Be wary though, as you will also need to combat the new toxic weather phenomenon, Pheromone Rain. The exclusion zone can…
Honkai Impact 3rd gears up for a mammoth new version coming May 18th
With Honkai: Star Rail releasing lately and blowing everyone away it would be easy to overlook the goings on of its already-established siblings, but that is a trap we must sidestep as HoYoverse has announced the latest version 6.6 for their hit game Honkai Impact 3rd, coming this month. Woven from Last Snow as it is named, will launch May 18th and introduce a new main story taking place in the Salt Snow Holy City, debut a new character named Misteln, and crucially, bring in a new combat system that you will need to get to grips with in order to face the newest threat that emerges against the Valkyries. For those who played the Part 1 Finale, Misteln will be familiar to you under the monik…
Play through one of the most epic sagas in the palm of your hand with The Lord of The Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth
It is an indisputable fact that one of the best video games that spawned from the Lord of the Rings franchise was The Third Age in all its turned-based glory, a gameplay style that has been brought over to the latest entry in the saga, The Lord of The Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth. Developed by Electronic Arts Inc and Capital Games, fans of the series will be able to relive their favourite parts of the story alongside iconic heroes such as Frodo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey and take the fight to the dastardly Orcs, Goblins and Nazguls, all operating under the ever watchful eye of Sauron. When you grow weary of the story, like that is possible, head to the Arena and prove you are the mighti…
MoreFun Studios announces big update for Arena Breakout beta
MoreFun Studios, a subsidiary of Tencent Games, have announced an update to the Global Closed Beta for their tactical first-person shooter Arena Breakout. You can now enjoy a heap of new gameplay, and there is a surprise in store for those veterans of betas. There is a myriad of new features to delve into, starting with a Female Character Model to play as. You will also be able to kit out your own Trophy Room with collectables, weapons and more as you adventure, plus the Armor Case storage now allows for rolled-up equipment. If you are a fan of the stylish executions, the Kill Cam offers a replay feature to bask in your best shots or relive their last moments. Teams are also getting a big…
Dinosaur Polo Club is celebrating a decade in the business with big update to Mini Motorways
Last month, the community of Mini Motorways had a vote on what map from Dinosaur Polo Clubs’ other mini-game, Mini Metro, they want to be added to the game. The results are now ready to be implemented this July following the 10-year Miniversary. 30 maps were in the running, with the vote getting knocked down to four of the world's biggest cities; London, New York, Paris, and Hong Kong. After some close voting, New York City has crowned the winner, which was the be expected. As well as this new city, London and Mumbai will also be receiving some new roundabouts and highways in Mini Motorways. As well as the vote winner, the cities of Tokyo, Warsaw and Lison are on the way, awaiting ad…
It is time to hunt for Goldbeards Treasure in Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds
One thing that always makes every universe better is of course, pirates, and thanks to the latest update for Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, fans of the MMORPG can do all the things we love. You can take on a fearsome pirate lord, go hunting for treasure, and get your hands on some new goodies. In this new episode, Goldbeard’s Treasure Island, you will have the ability to discover the aptly named Treasure Island by taking down the dreaded pirate-turned-Kraken, which sounds fantastic, Goldbeard. The Exclusive episode stores and Reputation Quests will have solo and five-player versions, with rewards such as Episode EXP, Palm Tree IslandPuzzles Packs and a 4-Star Purrloiner. The Vermuda Archi…
Prepare to protect your Beans with the release of Dumb Ways to Die 4
Striking whilst the iron is hot thanks to the viral success of its Tik Tok trend, PlaySide Studios has announced the launch of its newest mobile entry, Dumb Ways to Die 4. Taking back the action to the minigames that made the series so popular, the developers are hoping to recapture the original magic. You will be able to guide your Beans through more than 70 minigames at launch across a range of different locations, with a variety of goals. Fast thinking and actions will be a requirement to overcome the frantic and somewhat surprising challenges to rescue your little fellows. As you do, you will help to rebuild Beanville and unlock special characters that will provide boosts to the games.…
Learn the ways of the Force as Star Wars returns to Fortnite
It is time to say hello there to the Force, as Fortnite is returning to the little galaxy far, far away and bringing Star Wars to the battlefield. Find the Force is running until May 23 and brings with it trainers to teach you the ways of the Force, new skills, new Outfits and more. Across the Island, you will be able to find holograms of famous Star Wars individuals who will guide you in the use of the Force. You can pick between Obi-Wan Kenobi for your classical training in the Light Side, Anakin if you like your trainers with a bit of grey, or for the full Dark Side experience pick Darth Maul, because who wouldn’t want a two-sided lightsaber? After completing your training you wil…
Tilting Point announce new way to play classic game with The Oregon Trail: Boom Town
Before we had the likes of Dark Souls and Dead Cells and all those other punishing games, the original tormenter was definitely The Oregon Trail, and now, Tilting Point with the help of Enixan and HarperCollins Productions is bringing us a new way to play, with The Oregon Trail: Boom Town. If you have never played The Oregon Trail personally, then you most likely still would have heard about it since it has permeated pop culture in a big way. You take control of a family in the 19th century travelling the titular trail from Missouri to Oregon whilst dealing with your wagon wheels breaking, your ox dying, and your players contracting dysentery and dying every few miles. The constant threat…
