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Netmarble announces real-time PvP fighter THE KING OF FIGHTERS ARENA
Netmarble has announced the opening for pres-registration for its upcoming action game THE KING OF FIGHTERS ARENA. A website for registration has also been released and will provide a deep insight into all of the characters over the coming weeks. THE KING OF FIGHTERS ARENA is the follow-up mobile game in the KoF franchise, following THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALL STAR, a game that garnered Netmarbled no small amount of praise. Whereas ALL STAR played as a side-scrolling beat 'em up in parts, ARENA is shaping up to focus more on Real Time PvP battles, the best kind of fighter gameplay. Right now the modes announced are 1v1 Singles and 3v3 Teams, standard modes but new modes may appear in future up…
The Adventure of Dai: A Hero’s Bonds celebrates 1st Annivesary with a plethora of goodies
Square Enix and DeNA Co Ltd are celebrating the 1st Anniversary of mobile action RPG Adventure of Dai: A Hero’s Bonds. The game is based on the hit anime series Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai, a spin-off of the global hit franchise Dragon Quest. Old and new players will also have a lot to celebrate as DeNA Co is cramming a lot of goodies into this anniversary bash. To begin with, any new player to join the game will receive a rather generous Welcome Gift consisting of 6,000 Blue Gems. In addition, new players will also receive two powerful moves; Popp’s Kafrizz and Crocodine’s Beast King Redemption Blast, as well as their 4 Star weapons. Not to neglect old players, Adv…
ustwo games partners with Netflix to exclusive launch new game Desta: The Memories Between
Netflix has teamed up with BAFTA-award-winning studio ustwo games to announce the exclusive release of Desta: The Memories Between on mobile for Netflix subscribers. A PC and console release will follow in the coming months but right now only mobile players can experience the deep new story from ustwo. Desta: The Memories Between is a heavily character-driven game, told from the point of view of the eponymous hero, Desta, who is ustwo games' first non-binary protagonist. Each night when they sleep, Desta arrives in a strange dream world that is filled with the fractured remnants of past locations, old friends and influences, with glowing orbs serving as guides. The gameplay is a heady mix…
PlaySide Studios reveal new entry in Dumb Ways series to assist parents with bedtime routine
Parenting is a tricky business, especially when the children in question are bouncing off the walls because of bedtime, however, have no fear as PlaySide Studios has launched its new sleep app Dumb Ways to Sleep. Building on the successful Dumb Ways to Die brand, hopefully, with zero overlap here, this new app uses science to help drift the younglings off to the land of nod. Dumb Ways to Sleep has been developed with science at the forefront, along with input from internationally renewed childhood mindfulness experts Peaceful Kids. It functions as a bedtime story and meditation app, hiding its skills behind the cutesy endearing characters of the Dumb Ways universe as a way to be accessible…
Disney Mirrorverse celebrates update with new game mode and villianous characters
It is safe to say that at some point in everyone's life when watching a Disney IP has thought “I wish I could punch that character in the face”, probably Donald Duck, and Kabam Games’ Disney Mirrorverse was one of the latest mobile apps to facilitate this. Now, a new game mode has been announced along with two new characters to play as. Disney Mirroverse is a role-playing game which takes place in an alternate universe, the apt-named Mirroverse. There are over 40 beloved Disney characters to make a three-man party from, each given a combat makeover reflecting this new dark universe. With characters from a huge range of Disney series, there is a dream team for everyone, and…
Gordon Ramsay's Chef Blast offers chance to win all expenses paid trip to Las Vegas
Cooking fans or just general fans of swearing tirades can rejoice as Gordon Ramsay: Chef Blast is holding a competition to win an all-expense trip to Las Vegas. By completing a series of in-game challenges one lucky person and their guest will be able to win this mouth-watering prize. The winner of the competition will get a four-night stay at the Caesars Palace in Las Vegas for themselves and one guest, residing in a premium suite. Free flights will also be arranged, and during the stay, the party will attend an exclusive dining experience at one of the five Gordon Ramsay Las Vegas restaurants. Starting today all players need to do is log into the game and complete 10 special levels befor…
MapleStory M releases new character class along with events to supercharge them
Nexon America has revealed a month of events for its free-to-play mobile MMORPG, MapleStory M, as well as a brand-new character class to combat them with. The events have already begun and will stretch until the end of September, bringing a plethora of goodies for players. The name class comes with a name that really says all that needs saying. The Blaster is a member of the Resistance, a group that combats the Black Wings who are trying to revive the tyrannical Black Mage. Whoever the target, the Blaster does one thing and one thing well, they blast things, relying mainly on their Strength stat to effectively wield two unique heavy weapons dealing explosive damage. By dealing damage with t…
Legendary Star Studio debuts new gameplay video for MMORPG shooter Ashfall
Legendary Star Studio has had a busy social calendar recently, touring upcoming shooter MMORPG Ashfall at the Tokyo Game Show 2022, and more recently debuting a gameplay video during its IGN Showcase livestream to give gamers a first look at the exciting prospect. Ashfall is set in the ever-popular post-apocalyptic world which has been devastated by nuclear war, however, it was not at the hands of man. The war was orchestrated by a vast artificial intelligence network that decided humans were a blight on the earth and attempted to wipe out all non-robotic life. They ultimately failed, and the survivors began to create a new civilization. This is where the player picks up the story, as one…
XD Entertainments 3v3 shooter T3 Arena opens for Google Play Pre-Registration
XD Entertainment has announced its fast-paced 3v3 shooter game T3 Arena will be coming to Google Play shortly. After launching on TapTap and the App Store early this year, T3 Arena has already racked up over 3 million downloads in a few short months. T3 Arena is a multiplayer shooter that pits two teams of three players against each other in hectic battles from a unique roster of characters with their own abilities to master. There are over 20 characters to choose from, all filling all the standard roles. Iris is a support-heavy character wielding an Energy Repeater with access to abilities such as Pie-Bot allowing her to heal allies and Med Sampling which causes enemies to drop health pick…
Road Redemption Mobile opens for pre-registration on Android and Apple devices
Back in the old Mega Drive days, or Sega Genesis depending on where you are, one of the most fun series was Road Rash, and now its spiritual successor Road Redemption is available for pre-registration on mobile with Road Redemption Mobile. Road Redemption Mobile is set in a post-apocalyptic world that is ruled by a dictator, a person who also owns the country’s richest weapons cartel. After the Dictator is suddenly assassinated, a 15 million dollar bounty is placed on the assassin’s head, prompting the bikers of the country to set out on a bloody tour to claim the prize. Beyond world-building, the story doesn’t come up much, as the whole point of the game is to speed arou…
Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS and Link Summoning heads to Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links later this month
Konami has added multiple new mechanics to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Card game over the years to keep it fresh, to varying degrees of acclaim. And now, for better or worse, Link Summoning will be introduced to Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links. On top of this, players will be able to experience the universe of the Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS series. The introduction of Link Summoning will inevitably alter the way the game is played, not least with the introduction of the mandatory EX Monster Zones being added to the field. Link Summoning is one of the few special summon methods that do not rely on monster levels to summon, instead using a unique Link Rating system. To Link Summon, the requisite number of face-up link materia…
PUBG Mobile teams up with Dodge to bring blistering speed and style to the battlefields
PUBG Mobile players will need to be prepared to swap their guns for pink slips as Tencent Game announces a collaboration with American car icons Dodge. Two of the brand's signature muscle cars will be introduced to the battlefield until October 16th, so there's only a limited time to race through the warzone in style. Starting Friday the 16th and lasting until next month, the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody and the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody will be available for players to race around in. They will no doubt turn PUBG Mobile into a racer instead of a shooter for a few weeks. If not, at the very least it will make people escaping from explosions look like an actio…
My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero recieves new game mode and welcomes back returning character
Crunchyroll is keen to keep the good times rolling following the first-anniversary celebration of its mobile RPG My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero. The introduction of a new hero and game mode is bound to stave off any celebration hangover. My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero is based on the hit anime and manga series of the same name. The story centres on Izuku Midoriya, a young lad who lives in a world where superpowers, known as Quirks, are fairly common. Despite being born without a Quirk, Midoriya is determined to become a hero and gains entry to a high school for heroes to try and attain his lofty dreams. The gloves are coming off as players now have the chance to recruit the num…
Help arrives for adventurers in Black Desert Mobile with new companions
The world of Black Desert Mobile can be a difficult one to survive in alone, so developer Pearl Abyss has sent in some help. With the new Fairies and Magical Creatures update, players can now recruit a new Fairy companion to assist in their adventures. When first obtained, the Fairy is but a baby, so it would be reasonable to assume they are just a cosmetic item to look cute. However, this couldn't be further from the truth, as these new companions can be raised and bonded with, and in return, they will actively increase the player character's offense and defence stats. The higher the bond, the better the buffs. Players will be able to build a Fairy House for their new winged friends to be…
Disney and Marvel Entertainment announce new AR mobile game Marvel World of Heroes
Is it a bird, is it a plane, or is it a well-known superhero franchise? Marvel Entertainment and Niantic have announced a new AR mobile game Marvel World of Heroes. Revealed at the Disney & Marvel games Showcase at Disney’s D23 Expo 2022, this is bound to be a game that generates a whole host of buzz. Marvel World of Heroes is getting a headstart in life with a trinity of heavy hitters behind it; Disney, one of the biggest media conglomerates in the world, Marvel, with the MCU breaking all sorts of records and running the box office, as well as Niantic, one of the most popular and celebrated developers of AR games. It is hard to not have high hopes. This mobile game marks the fir…
