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New trailer showcasing epic battles against giant foes for Call of Dragons
LEGOU Games and Fairlight Games have released a tantalizing new trailer for their upcoming MMOSLG, Call of Dragons. Showcasing the Behemoths of the games, players will be able to battle giant foes with the aim of taming them to add to their ranks in battle. Anyone would be forgiven for thinking the biggest monsters you would be encountering as you played Call of Dragons would be the titular Dragons, however, it turns out we would be wrong. Farlight has released their latest trailer showing off one of the many gigantic Behemoths you will face in Tamaris; the Giant Bear. The trailer shows just how fearsome this Behemoth Bear is, capable of using an AOE to send all of your troops flying, whic…
Despicable Me: Minion Rush celebrates 10 years of extraordinary success with a World Tour
Back in 2010, animation studio Illumination produced a movie that would become the most successful animated movie series of all time, Despicable Me. A short three years later, Gameloft developed the Despicable Me: Minion Rush runner game which this year is celebrating a decade of near-unparalleled success. Minion Rush picks up when the main protagonist of the series, Gru, has gone. Left with no evil overlord to serve, the Minions, the small, unintelligible scourge of banana-kind, have decided they want to become the ultimate secret agents. As you control one of these little fellows you will run through locations such as the Anti-Villian League HQ and collect as many bananas as you can as yo…
KonoSuba: Fantastic Days plays host to another anime giant in latest collaboration
Two titans of the anime world collide as Overlord makes its way over to KonoSuba: Fantastic Days. As well as enjoying these two great universes at once, you will also be able to recruit some Overlord-based characters and avail yourself of a bounty of log-in bonuses. With this collaboration comes the availability of some new exclusive Story events to sink your teeth into. Long Live the Supreme! The Sanguine Warrioress will be available until March 3rd and will reward those who complete it with a 4-star Albedo, Exchange Emblem, and a 4 Star collab weapon. After then, the Wise King of the Forest event will last until March 13th and give you the chance to earn a 3-star Ainz. To celebrate the c…
Crime connoisseurs can practise their craft on the move with Payday Crime War
PopReach Corporation has announced the Australian soft launch of the first mobile entry of the iconic crime series, Payday Crime War. Officially licensed from Starbreeze Studios AB, Crime War brings all the fun of intense heists straight to the palm of your hand. For those who have never played the Payday series, you are missing out. One of the most popular co-op shooter franchises ever, Payday lets you forgo everyday laws and morals to instead pull off a variety of heists with the goal of simply getting rich. You can target jewellery stores, art galleries, and eventually banks as you level up your characters and unlock new skills to help you complete your dreaded crime wave. Payday Crime…
Sackboy smashes onto mobile with new runner Ultimate Sackboy
Continuing to diversify from its Sony-exclusive roots, the iconic LittleBigPlanet series is releasing a new entry in its world for mobile, called Ultimate Sackboy. Players will now be able to take the lovably iconic characters on the go with them and experience the beloved series wherever they may be. Ultimate Sackboy will be bringing all the inimitable charm from the famed LittleBigPlanet game and injecting it in the runner format, as you take control of the iconic Sackboy on courses designed in the series' style. You will need to dispatch enemies and dodge dangerous obstacles with jumps, rolls, and good old-fashioned weaving. You can also reap untold rewards through the Marathon features,…
Prepare to uncover the mystery of the Black Cat in The Baby In Yellow
Indie developers Team Terrible has announced a release date for the latest major patch for the hit horror game The Baby in Yellow. Dubbed The Black Cat, this eagerly awaited update will launch on May 26th and will continue the main story after the mysterious cliffhanger of the previous expansion. For those who haven’t played The Baby in Yellow, it has proven to be a runaway hit. You are placed in the shoes of a babysitter tasked with caring for a small human in the eponymous yellow garments. Following what should be simple tasks such as feeding or changing the child are hampered by the supernatural goings-on that seems to happen around the infant, yet you continue to look after them&m…
Newest update for Seven Knights 2 brings powerful new Legendary ally
Netmarble has announced a new global update for their mobile role-playing game Seven Knights 2. Players will be able to enjoy a powerful new character, a new pet, expanded upgrade dungeons, and much more. If you are looking for an easy way to finish off weakened enemies, then you are in luck with the new playable hero. Awakened Emotion Diana is a Legendary Attack type character with a skill that allows her to directly target enemies with low HP, letting you clear them off the board with ease. She can even remove enemy buffs and target those in disguise or unrecognizable, allowing you to keep up the pressure on your target. Until March 2nd, everyone will be able to obtain Diana by simply ch…
Blue Archive begins wrapping up the Eden Treaty story in latest update
The conclusion of Blue Archive’s Eden Treaty saga is fast approaching, with the release of this latest update. Players will be able to experience part two of this latest storyline, as well as have the chance to recruit a new powerful ally. Carrying on the arc of Kyrie of the Forgotten Gods, part 2 will follow Saori and Arius Squad as they rush to the aid of Sensei and Atsuko. Unfortunately, Saori finds her plans of assistance foiled as she winds up face-to-face with Mika. To rescue her beloved squad, Saori must overcome her foe, as we learn more about the story of the duos intersecting lives. Hailing from the Arius Squad, Saori is an Explosive-type Striker that you will have a chance…
Sky: Children of the Light is keeping hold of the spirit of love for a little bit longer
With Sky: Children of the Light being, at its heart, an exceedingly social game, it is only fitting that Valentine’s would be a big time for the player base. Even though the holiday is gone, you can still take part in the Valentine’s event and celebrate the bonds made in-game for just a little bit longer. Until the 26th, players will be able to embrace the Days of Love, a time to appreciate the relationships forged through Sky, both big and small. To celebrate this, the Double Heart Gifting event will double all Hearts and Light Gifts ent for the recipient. Home has undergone a slight redesign to give it a warmer appearance, with the pier being redecorated to be a great place t…
Neowiz announces new costumes and a strong Mercenary in BraveNine Storys’ Valentine’s content
In a rather mistimed scheduling of events, Neowiz has announced the first-ever Valentine’s Celebration for its RPG BraveNine Story, which is kicking off the day after Valentine’s Day, naturally. From February 15th through March 14th you will be able to collect themed costumes and numerous in-game goodies. As amusing as the launch date is, the prizes are nothing to laugh at. For starters, all players will have to opportunity to recruit the five-star Mercenary Angelica during a 7-day limited mission. This will activate when you log in, and you will be tasked with collecting points by completing missions, taking part in activities such as an Arena Match, and other such content. Whe…
HoYoverse opens pre-registration for space based RPG Honkai: Star Rail
Hot on the heels of Honkai 3rd Impact concluding its main story for now, HoYoverse has announced the pre-registration opening for its latest Honkai universe, Honkai: Star Rail. Whilst we do not currently have an official release time, it is confirmed that the game will release on iOS, PC, and Android. Honkai: Star Rail is an upcoming space fantasy RPG taking players on a journey through the grand unknown. The game will feature huge maps with maze exploration for you to get lost in, with puzzles to solve along the way. During this current beta, you can play through the beginnings of the story in the Herta Space Station and then explore two unique worlds. Jarilo-VI is a world of frozen myste…
Honkai Impact 3rd is quickly approaching the finale of its main story
Hoyoverse has announced the impending finale for Part 1 of Honkai Impact 3rd’s main story. Countless hours and endless battles have led to this climatic battle in the fight to reclaim the Earth, with new threats emerging from Project Stigma and Chimera to throw even more fuel onto the fire. Volume 1’s final verse, Story Chapter XXV, comes with the arrival of the game's newest version, fittingly titled Toward a New Tomorrow. Kiana and the Valkyries have fought hard to make their way to the Cocoon of Finality to try and reclaim the Earth, however, one final foe stands in front of them. Standing before them wielding the original authority of Finality is the truly awe-inspiring foe,…
New Stars Games announces new free way to play football sim Retro Goal
BAFTA award-winning developer New Star Games has announced that its 90’s styled soccer game, Retro Goal, will now be free to play for mobile. This change will remove the usage cap that was in place and allow players to enjoy as much football as they can. Retro Goal is a mix of arcade soccer with some simple team management thrown into the mix to keep things fresh. It takes inspiration from the 16-bit era of gaming, but couples it with some modern touchscreen controls in a combination that has been proven by New Star’s past games. You can choose a team from many leagues across the world, recruit the best players you can afford, and then take to the pitch and swipe your way to vic…
Famous dining and entertainment experience Dave and Buster's opens it's door on Roblox
If you’ve played Roblox then you know that it lets you build pretty much anything you like, and now one of the world's most pre-eminent dining and entertaining establishments has entered the virtual world. Dave and Buster’s will be available for all players to get involved with and play some specially designed games for the location. For those who haven’t visited one, because they don’t have the biggest reach outside the USA, Dave and Buster’s is a Texas-bred company who merge dining and entertainment in one convenient building. You can have a full meal watching sports on the big screens, and then move over to the arcade and place a few games. It sounds like a…
It’s an Ant Family gathering as Marvel Contest of Champions introduces two new fighters
It's a dire time for Marvel Contest of Champions, as Pym Labs and the Quantum Realm are in danger. Luckily Cassie Lang is on the case, however the arrival of a character claiming to be the Ant-Man of the future will leave her wondering if this is truly a friend or another foe? Thanks to the MCU, whenever you say Ant-Man people will go to either Scott Lang or the original, Hank Pym, however Contest of Champions has gone a different way and instead is introducing Dr Zayn Asghar, the Ant-Man of the future. Whilst it may seem odd to pair Cassie with an unrelated Ant-Man, it makes perfect sense when we look at Cassie's move pool. As the daughter of an Ant-Man, Cassie Lang utilises the Pym Parti…
