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Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel celebrates 1,000 days with 1,000 gems
Despite another certain recently released Poke app taking over the virtual world, we can’t forget about those who have been putting in the leg work for aeons. Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel is celebrating 1,000 days since its launch, and whilst I personally prefer Duel Links, it is still an iconic entry to celebrate. To commemorate entering quadruple digits, players of the legendary game can rack up 1,000 Free Gems by simply logging in before January 9th. You can also get a Pack Ticket to redeem the new Geas of the Light pack. Should you wish to put those gems to immediate effect, you can purchase an anniversary set with themed accessories, a special Duel Field, Card Protectors, and more. Sho…
EA updates its list of doomed mobile games with seven more targets
If you have read a few of my past articles you might think that I will take any chance to bash the way Square Enix treats its mobile portfolio, and you would be right, it is horrendous. Not to be outdone, however, EA has announced quite the streamlining of their mobile games. Already previously announced was the shuttering of The Simpsons: Tapped Out, having already been removed from storefronts on October 31st before eventually closing on January 24th. It is a game that still had a decent player base, and we never got a solid reason why they made this decision, barring a pithy announcement about how it was an “emotional” one. No doubt also a financial one. Let's move onto new,…
Become a chakram-wielding assassin of vengeance as Kurenai releases in Black Desert Mobile
It is time to stalk the shadows with wildly impractical weapons for stealth, as the Kurenai Class is now available on Black Desert Mobile. After assassinating a few targets, be sure to mark your calendars for the 2024 Mobile Calpheon Ball taking place on December 15th. Dubbed The Assassin Seeking Vengeance, Kurenai is a master assassin who wades into the battlefield with the Sah Chakram. With this giant crescent-shaped weapon, you can somehow still zip around the world and eliminate targets with ease, and over quite a wide area, When Kurenai is at 100 or more MP you will activate Crimson Eclipse, granting you increased attack and movement speed, in addition to an immunity to debuffs.…
Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket will be showcased at Outernet London this weekend
With Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket coming out recently I, like a lot of people out there, have been logging in, opening boosters, and trusting in the heart of the cards. To celebrate the release, the Pokemon Company International is hosting an interactive pop-up experience at Outernet London this weekend. To be specific, on November 9th and 10th, you can head to the overrated capital of England for some free Pokefun. To start, you will be able to open a Genetic Apex booster pack on a giant digital screen in the Now Trending space. Whilst it would be cool to pull a shiny, special art on a huge TV, it sounds a little unappealing to be in that public view but hey, free booster pack. If you…
Episode 14 of Arknights launches with four powerful new Operators
Yostar Games has announced the release of Arknights' latest update, and it is bringing with it quite a few gifts. Absolved Will Be the Seekers - a very fancy title it must be said - comes with four new operators to collect, including a six-star medic you can recruit for free, if you put in a little effort. By completing the stages in this update such as the eponymous Hidden Front, and Secret Place, you will start to rack up Emergency Inhibitors. These can be traded at the Strategic Arsenal for a host of valuable items. This includes furniture, Headinghunting Permits, and the 5-star Operator Scene. Our first 6-star Operator is Wiš'adel. Her attacks deal increased ATK against the main…
Halloween isn’t over yet as Netmarble introduces spooky event for Solo Leveling: Arise
It is the day after Halloween, as millions of people around the world are waking up from pumpkin spice hangovers with a full belly of candy. A magical time, and one that Netmarble is looking to keep rolling thanks to the Creepy Pumpkin Festival kicking off in Solo Leveling: Arise. You can enjoy this event until November 21st, giving everyone plenty of time to clear the missions for the Festival Stamp Tour. Do this, and you can earn the Ruler of the Night costume for Min Byung-Gu. You can also nab rewards such as a Spooky Pumpkin and Candy Bar Selection Chest through the Fly! Isla! minigame. Speaking of Isla, Ms Wright is the new dark-type SSR healer you can recruit. She packs quite an effe…
Become the ultimate ruler of your neighbourhood in Orna: the GPS RPG
Have you ever been walking down a street and thought “I wish I was the ruler of this general area”, but didn’t want the legal trouble of taking it over? Well, Northern Forge Studios heard this particular plea, and has unveiled a massive new feature for its MMORPG; Orna: the GPS RPG. From today the Conqueror’s Guild will allow you to control territory, introducing a new PvP angle into the world of Orna. Taking part is easy; simply head into the world and find Settlements, a new key point of interest on the map, and prepare for some hotly contested combat. Claim control of these points and you can don titles such as Grand Duke, Count, and Emperor. The last of those so…
Frostpunk: Beyond the Ice brings the biting cold survival series to mobile
In a bid to distract us all from how cold it is getting, Com2uS has launched Frostpunk: Beyond the Ice, so we can all go well at least I am not there. Based on the critically acclaimed Frostpunk franchise, you can now enjoy failing to survive on the go. Like most city-building games you will spend your time gathering resources to expand your territory, but with a twist; the cold will kill you if you aren't careful. Assemble expedition teams and send them to battle wild animals, or visit the Weather Station to complete missions. Just be aware that there are many dangers out there, and they may not return. With the atmosphere itself your greatest foe, you might want to work with your fellow…
Nintendo announces Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete to allow you to continue your campsites
The sad reality is that most of the time when a mobile game shuts down, it is gone for good, just look at about 80% of Square Enix's catalogue. Thankfully for fans of one title, Nintendo is steeping up to soften the blow, thanks to the recently announced Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete. Those astute of you out there might have figured out this will be the follow-up for the original flavour Pocket Camp which is closing down at the end of November after seven years. A good innings, I dabbled a bit myself, and a fantastic move by Nintendo to keep it alive, in a way. Pocket Camp Complete will differ in two main ways. One, it is a one-time purchase without monetization, and two, it won&rs…
Zenless Zone Zero Version 1.3 launches November and is stuffed full of content
Zenless Zone Zero might be receiving its biggest update to date, with Version 1.3 bursting at the seams. Virtual Revenge launches on November 6th, and as well as a new MSQ there will be two recruits, two Bangboos, two big gameplay modes, and expanded maps with new areas to explore. You will be working with Section 6 to carry out orders from the Hollow Investigative Association, all very official sounding. At the same time, the Settlement Days celebration is about to kick off in the Outer Ring, so head over and have a good time. Finally, Special Episodes for Yanagi and Lighter will be available, with the latter featuring a side-scrolling mode. To help you take on this new story there you ca…
Hunt the haunts as the spooky season finally arrives in Play Together
It has taken a shocking amount of time given the frequency of Play Togethers’ updates, but finally, Halloween is making its way onto Haegin's social networking game. Spooky spectres will be about, as well as haunted fish that you won’t find in any book, and nothing is scarier than missing fish. Probably. Kaia Island has a haunting problem, so it is time to harness your inner Ghostbusters and equip your non-copyrighted Ghost Hunter Weapon. Remove these pests in a totally non-busting fashion, and you will grab yourself some Halloween Candy. If you can resist eating them, you can exchange them for Halloween costumes and furniture pieces at the Happy Halloween Shop found in the Plaz…
Exploding Kittens 2 gets into the spooky spirit with the Mystic Mayhem Pack
If there is but one truth in life, it's that if you dress up a cat in a cute or silly outfit, people will flock to it. Marmalade Game Studio is looking to weaponise this in their Halloween update with the Mystic Mayhem Pack in Exploding Kittens 2, which comes with two new Outfits to get you in the spooky mood. Take a trip over to Madame Beatrice’s House if you dare, and challenge the mystical master to a round in this frightful new location. Should you like her clothes enough, you can nab yourself a copy to wear. Those who prefer something a little more monstrous can also opt to don the Cauldron Creature Outfit. Along with these new threads and a place to do card-based battles, you c…
Batten down the hatches and brandish your decks as Fabled Game Studio announces Pirates Outlaws 2: Heritage
I have never been the biggest fan of roguelikes in the past. Hades and Binding of Isacc gave me room to soften this stance a bit, but on the whole, they are not my bag. However, give it to me in a card game, and I am interested. Throw in pirates, like Fabled Game Studios’ announced Pirates Outlaws 2: Heritage, and I am hooked. If you need more than pirates and card games then you are very hard to please, but we shall endeavour nonetheless. Pirates Outlaws 2: Heritage is a roguelike deck builder where you hit the high seas, build a deck of fantastic abilities like summoning tornados or bonking people with a sword, and then promptly die and do it all again. When you start a run y…
Sky: Children of the Light brings back its fan-favourite Days of Mischief event
Sky: Children of the Light is a game punctuated mostly by its lovely vibes and welcoming community. However, it's Halloween so to hell with all that, it’s time for the Days of Mischief event to return. There will be a bevvy of new spooks showing up, plus the return of some old favourites. Whilst the Spirits were ferrying a new guest to the skies, some additional stowaways snuck aboard. With these fiends causing chaos, it is down to you and your friends to help restore some order. Every week you can head to the Cackling Crab to speak to the Spirits and be given a new task to complete. The event will take place across three weeks, and week two brings a special surprise. To show t…
Pokemon GO Halloween Part II will begin on October 28th
As you know Halloween is in full swing on Pokemon Go, and soon we will be launching into Part II of their event. Starting October 28th, there will be a raft of special Pokemon to collect, and a host of bonuses. 2X Candy on catching, more chance to grab Shiny Zorua, and a higher chance for Trainers over level 31 to get Candy XL and Nice and higher throws are just the start. Pokemon Go might not have any haunted houses, but this newest Gigantamax release is the next best thing. You guessed it, Gigantamax Gengar will be available to tackle in Six-Star Max Battles. It is a small window, lasting from October 31st to November 3rd, and there is only a small chance to catch a shiny, so you will nee…
