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WorldWinner is celebrating a major milestone in a big way.  Founded in 1999, the developer of skill-based competitive cash tournament games has been in business for 25 years.  To mark the occasion, WorldWinner is launching Lotería Fantástica on their website and mobile apps in both English and Spanish.

Devsisters Corporation’s Cookie Run: Tower of Adventures is now available for global pre-registration on both Android and iOS.

The original 9th Dawn is the first game ever made by Valorware, kickstarting the popular series. Though it can still be played, it’s not very user friendly due to its age. Tom Au, creator of the original and founder of Valorware, has been wanting to remake his first game for a while. He stated that the state of the first game “didn’t really capture my original vision” and is excited to present its remake. 9th Dawn Remake is a full reimagining of the original, complete with quests, loot and monster pets. Also, the game has practically been rebuilt from the ground up, offering players over 200 hours of excitement. Set to release sometime this year on Steam, the game has several new features players can look forward to.

Unsheathe your gaming swords, for there is a new season on the horizon! Funplus, responsible for the widely acclaimed game Sea of Conquest: Pirate War, has some news for you. They have announced the launch of its new season, Samurai Seas. Given the success of the precursor game, the gameplay is promised to be high-octane. Players are going to be challenged and taken on a never-before-seen adventure. So, the promise is to provide an experience that allows you to conquer uncharted waters and face daring challenges on the high seas.

Originally released for iOS on April 3, 2014, Monument Valley quickly became a classic for its unique use of optical illusion gameplay. The game, known for its mind-bending landscapes and visual design inspired by classical art and architecture, will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.

Blue Archive hits the rails in its newest event “Trip-Trap-Train.” In this new story, Sensei and his students must take back an important artifact from the Tea Party, the school’s student council, that may have political power hidden within. All of this action takes place on a speeding train from which the player and his characters cannot escape. With tensions high, all of this comes to a head when it is found that the criminal Kasumi is also involved in the incident.

French developer Ankama relaunched the mobile MMORPG Dofus Touch on Wednesday. Available on iOS and Android, it now features a brand-new English server, an improved early game experience, and a reworked user interface.

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Renowned publishers Level Infinite and developer Hotta Studio have recently confirmed a collaboration with Evangelion, called Evangelion Fantasy. This will be coming to Tower of Fantasy, which is the free MMORPG open-world game for PC and Android. This is set to land on Aida on 12th March.

February started off strong with Netmarble’s new game update for Blade & Soul Revolution, the open world mobile RPG. Between now and well into March, players can log in to the game to collect Ancient Grade level hunt equipment, gain extra XP, and purchase extra goodies through the in-game store. Players will also have access to Blade & Soul Revolution check-in rewards and participate in Revolution Event challenges for the chance to earn Ancient Fragments.

Genshin Impact’s 4.5 update titled “ “Blades Weaving Betwixt Brocade” arrives on March 13th. In this brand-new story event, players will journey to Mondstadt where they will help the knights of Favonius develop an alchemical business. You will also be able to recruit the five-star character Chiori during the event.

IPACS, the premier games simulation specialist, extends a warm invitation to all aspiring pilots and co-pilots alike. Immerse yourself in aerial adventure of Aerofly FS Flight Simulator, available for iOS, Android devices, and PC via Steam. Praised by players and critics, Aerofly FS continuously evolves with fresh content and innovative features. Take the helm of airliners, helicopters, fighters, gliders, and historical aircrafts within a breathtaking environment boasting meticulously crafted cockpits and awe-inspiring scenery.

Developer Jagex is rolling out significant combat improvements to its long-running MMORPG RuneScape. The UK-based studio developed the latest update in collaboration with the game’s community. In an official statement, it says the update “kickstarts a community-focused and more accessible chapter of the fantasy MMO.”

Electronic Arts has released its upcoming title, Plants vs Zombies 3, the latest entry in the tower defense strategy franchise, for early access on Android and iOS in multiple regions. Right now, early access is available in the Philippines, Australia and the United Kingdom, with more regions expected down the line.

Sky: Children of the Light released its 20th seasonal event and the third-ever collaboration event for the Season of the Nine-Colored Deer. Launched on January 15th and ending on March 31st. The new Season comes with a fifth new spirit to travel along your journey, a new Season Guide and new quests to complete in the Friendship Tree.

Disney Realm Breakers is a new strategy game developed by JOYCITY Corp. It is now available for Android as a soft launch in select regions, including the Philippines, Australia, Singapore, and Malaysia.

Com2uS has officially opened pre-registration for the upcoming global release of its culinary simulation game, BTS Cooking On: TinyTAN Restaurant. Pre-registration is available via Google Play and the App Store.

MY.GAMES, a prominent European video game developer and publisher, has unveiled an exciting update for its mobile RPG survival strategy title, Zero City. The latest patch introduces a significant addition to the game: the Colossi. These are a group of fighters that players can recruit to bolster their efforts against the relentless zombie horde.

Ren and Rak enter the Tower in the latest patch of Tower of God: New World. Besides the new teammates, new time-limited events are also available. The collectible card RPG Tower of God: New World was developed by Netmarble, creators of  MARVEL Future Fight and Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds.

Blue Archive, the popular mobile RPG, welcomes three new students-Ui, Hinata and Koharu in its latest event story. “Trinity Extracurriculars: in Search of Hidden Ruins Event Story” is an archeological escapade in search of ancient relics on an uninhabited island.

Spirit Warrior Studio recently announced that their new game, Pongo17, is available on Google Play. Based on the original 1972 Pong, this game has received a massive overhaul in terms of looks and gameplay. First of all, there’s some actual lore. How do you add lore to a simple ping-pong game? By making it about Nature and Chaos. According to Pongo17’s portfolio website, “The players represent goddesses “Nature” (Midori) and “Chaos” (Kuroyuri).” Both sides are tasked with protecting a crystal from getting hit by the ball. However, there’s more to the game than just knocking a ball back and forth.

Defense Derby, the mobile tower defense game by KRAFTON Studios, has announced that the new character Florea will join the game’s roster. Alongside her arrival comes the Derby Brawl – Florea Mirror Match game mode which will run until February 12th at 4 PM PT.

Lightspeed Studios, in collaboration with Level Infinite, has appointed three-time NBA All-Star Rudy Gobert as European spokesperson for the upcoming NBA Infinite. It is a new PvP Android basketball game which is set to launch on February 17.

Specializing in publishing indie games, South Korean game developer SuperPlanet recently announced that Boomerang RPG: Watch Out, Dude! is now available for pre-registration. Demons are attacking out of nowhere and it’s up to Dude (yes, that’s his name) to stop them. Though only fighting with boomerangs, he can use four very special boomerangs: Rotating, Penetrating, Elastic, and Clone. The Elastic one allows him to attack more enemies using its elastic properties, for example. Half the fun in Boomerang RPG: Watch Out, Dude! is watching the boomerangs fly at enemies and damaging them. Additionally, Dude can learn about the demons to find their weaknesses and take them out faster.

Arena Breakout season 3 is just around the corner. On January 19, MoreFun Studios will release the “Enter the Vault” update with new content, weapons and equipment. The free-to-play tactical FPS update will be available for Android and iOS both.

Identity V players are left gripping the edge of their seats with ominous storylines, a near-morbid gothic art style, and terrifying uncertainty. Players start the game with a mysterious invitation to investigate an abandoned mansion to find the missing girl. The game is played as either the Hunter, whose goal is to eliminate Survivors, or as a Survivor who is trying to unlock the gates and survive. The inherent asymmetric structure of 1 Hunter vs 4 Survivors guarantees suspenseful gameplay. There are numerous playable characters on either side, each with their unique Burton-esque qualities. Identity V x Sanrio crossover transforms the already dreadfully fascinating aura of Identity V into a pastel goth’s dream aesthetic.

The seafaring sandbox RPG Uncharted Waters Origin by LINE Games and KOEI TECMO GAMES revealed the new S Grade Admiral, Qi Jiguang, on January 3, 2024.

It’s time to celebrate the fifth anniversary of UNO! Mobile, which had been bringing the famed game on smaller screens. It had been the first title launched by its studio Mattel163, in 2019, and since then it has acquired a staggering fan base of around 300 million players. To celebrate its five-year anniversary, Mattel163 has released a new card collection as well as seasonal pass, Anniversary Carnival. There is also the biggest ever Anniversary shop with the UNO! enthusiasts.

Lilith Games has revealed a new trailer for its military RTS game, Warpath, showcasing new gameplay, sniper combat, and more. You can check out the trailer for yourself below. In addition to the new trailer, Lilith Games has announced a new mini-game titled Tank Tower 2. Players build a tower of tank blocks by moving them left or right. The higher the tower goes, the more points the player earns. Doing well in Tank Tower 2 also allows players to win resources for Warpath, including assault rifles and shotguns. If you can rank within the top five hundred players on the leaderboard, you can also earn a chance to win a $300 gift card. You can play Tank Tower 2 now.

The upcoming mobile MMORPG ROM: Remember of Majesty is now open for pre-registration on Android and iOS devices. The game was developed and published by South Korean video game publisher Kakao Games Corp., who intend to release it for mobile devices on March 6, 2024. The game will be a cross-platform title for PC and mobile and has already surpassed over 100,000 pre-registration downloads.

Nuverse‘s and SGRA Studio’s Dragonheir: Silent Gods has officially launched its collaboration with Wizards of the Coast’s Dungeons & Dragons. This two-year collab introduces three new characters to the game: the Drow hunter Drizzt Do’Urden, his companion Guenhwyvar, and their nemesis Errtu the Balor. SGRA Studio is a brand-new game development studio based in China. Dragonheir: Silent Gods is the studio’s top priority, and with over 10 million global downloads since its launch, it is in good hands.

On December 4, 2023, GungHo Online Entertainment revealed a collaboration with the renowned Japanese publisher, Dengeki Bunko. The partnership introduces beloved characters from iconic light novels to the popular mobile puzzle game Puzzle & Dragons, celebrating the publisher’s 30th Anniversary in a limited-time event. Fans have until December 18, to recruit protagonists such as Shana from Shakugan no Shana, Kamijo Toma from A Certain Magic Index, and Tatsuya Shiba from The Irregular at Magic High School.

Feral Interactive has announced that their stealth videos game Hitman: Blood Money — Reprisal is now available on Android and iOS. The well-known stealth-action classic can now be enjoyed on mobile, with immersive gameplay and catchy music to give you company.

Behold, the SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake is available for pre-order on the Apple App Store and pre-registrations on Google Play. Developed and published by the German-based company HandyGames, it is priced at USD 9.99 / €9.99 / £8.49. The adventure will explore the “Wish World” where SpongeBob and Patrick travel to aid their friends and prevent chaos in Bikini Bottom.

The Seven Knights are ready to ascend the Tower in the latest update of Tower of God: New World. Netmarble launched a collaboration between two of their games, Seven Knights and Tower of God: New World. The RPG Tower of God: New World features content based on the Seven Knights franchise, including events, teammates and weapons. To top it off, players will receive up to 400 collab summons and SSR Yeonhee.

Season 5 of the ultimate free-to-play online cross-platform kart racer, KartRider: Drift, is officially underway. To celebrate, Nexon and Nitro Studios are proud to announce new skins based on global superstars JISOO, JENNIE, ROSÉ, and LISA from BLACKPINK.

JRPG powerhouse KEMCO announced that pre-registration and preorder is now available for its legendary title Alphadia I & II at the Google Play Store and iOS App store. KEMCO weaves together these two classic adventures to take players on an epic journey across 200 years.

The award-winning cozy puzzle Please, Touch The Artwork is getting a sequel in the first months of 2024. The one-man studio Waterzooi has announced the release of Please, Touch The Artwork 2 on the Apple Store, Google Play, and Steam. Thomas Waterzooi’s inspiration comes from art, culture, society, and humanity. His light-hearted games take the focus away from high scores and place it on the way we experience the story. On the second iteration of Please, Touch The Artwork, you embark on a journey through James Ensor’s artwork as a skeleton painter trying to find his way home.

Cliffs of Wyrmrest launched as part one of the Wryz Saga for the popular JRPG Another Eden: A Cat Beyond Time and Space. As part of the celebration, players can receive up to 1000 Chronos Stones by playing The Cliffs of Wyrmrest.

Prepare for the ultimate crossover: SpongeBob…StumblePants! In an exciting collaboration under the Paramount Consumer Products’ license, Stumble Guys is making a splash in the whimsical world of Bikini Bottom, inviting SpongeBob SquarePants and his friends to enter the Stumbleverse.

The free-to-play Mobile RPG GrandChase has just seen the release of a brand new SR 5★ Hero The Secret Service Agent Mayden!

The creators of some of the mightiest warriors, Capcom, have teamed up with Puzzle & Dragons with their Street Fighter Series. This latest collaboration is available for players until November 6, 5:59 PM PST.

Last week, Wildlife Studios announced new content for the Tennis Clash ITF World Tennis eChampionship. The eChampionhip is part of an ongoing partnership between Wildlife Studios and the International Tennis Federation. The online completion began in October, with the sports game’s second tournament last week. The eChampionship’s final tournament starts on November 16 and ends on November 19.

FunPlus, one of the largest independent game companies in the world, has recently soft launched their newest game, Sea of Conquest. Using Dolby’s latest innovations in entertainment technology, this game aims to provide an incredibly immersive experience into the world of pirates. Players become their own unique pirate captain on a journey to dominate the ocean, from Pirate’s Paradise to the Devil’s Seas. Chris Petrovic, Chief Business Officer at FunPlus, stated that “we strive to transform Sea of Conquest into a versatile IP seasoned with AAA features.” The game does have AAA writers involved, hinting at an engaging storyline. Additionally, Sea of Conquest is filled with magic, treasure and interesting opportunities as players explore the massive open world. Living a pirate life without actually being a pirate has never been so exciting.

In the sandbox world-building game BRIXITY, players are sent back from Mars and tasked with rebuilding Earth properly. The Pipos who have come back are celebrating their first Halloween on Earth!

Cats & Soup  is celebrating 50 million downloads after only six months since it reached its 40 million download accomplishment. NEOWIZ and HIDEA have announced that they will celebrate the occasion the same way they celebrated the 40 million event. Players will earn rewards by logging in to the game daily with the new attendance event. The rewards include two limited-edition costumes, various in-game treasures and an event facility for your cats. 

A new class arrives on Black Dessert Mobile. Pearl Abyss has officially launched the ethereal and elegant Maegu Awakening. Turn Maegu into Hwaryeong by channeling the powers of the Fox Goddess and unleash her divine fire onto your enemies.

Publisher Bandai Namco has released the casual RPG Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. Engage for iOS and Android and iOS.

Black Desert’s Biggest Expansion Land of the Morning Light is now available for Android users! This much-awaitedexpansionpromises many things. Based on Korean folklore with an amazing storyline and visuals, this expansion by the famed studio, Pearl Abyss, is being hailed as the BDM’s biggest update yet. The plot is carried by an assembly of new characters. Additionally, it also offers new locations to explore that are filled with bosses to be vanquished. Another main addition includes the tale of the Woosa Awakening class.

The excitement is soaring as Adult Swim is gearing up for the return of “Rick and Morty”. But that’s just the beginning. Developers are hard at work, preparing an array of mind-blowing features and fresh content for the year ahead. Pocket Sized Hands, celebrating three years of support for Pocket Mortys, has been working behind the scenes to introduce over 100 new characters to the game and new experiences for players. These include the ability to discover rare and Shiny Mortys in the wild, as well as the new “S#!+ Shop.”

Legends of Azeroth do battle in an action strategy title as Blizzard finally brings the big guns to mobile with Warcraft Rumble. Blizzard Entertainment’s money-making behemoth will finally appear on mobile platforms at Blizzcon on November 3rd, 2023. The fast-paced action strategy promises players a chance to form armies to take on familiar bosses, dungeons and even other players from 5 different factions in the Warcraft universe. Built from the ground up for mobile platforms, players can collect “minis” of their favorite heroes from both the horde and the alliance to battle alongside their own personal death squads. Blizzard promises a deep solo campaign with strategic puzzles, a fully fleshed PvP system, and even dungeons with challenging boss fights for veterans and new players alike. The executive producer of Warcraft Rumble, Vik Saraf, said, “We’re confident that whether you’re new to the Warcraft universe or a long-time veteran, you’ll find the perfect army to unleash your brand of joyful chaos!”

NEXON Company’s gacha, Blue Archive celebrates the start of October with a rerun of the 2022 New Year’s event, New Year’s Rhapsody No. 68, with new students Kayoko (New Year) and Haruka (New Year). Understandably, it is not New Year season, but the game’s global app has different dates for when events occur. Blue Archive is considered one of the top gacha RPGs to grace the Google Play Store. With over a million downloads and making over $250 million since its global release back in 2021. 

The first update for RuneScape’s Necromancy season, “Ancient Awakening”, is officially out! The season launched earlier this year, and this new update allows players to delve deeper into the lore behind necromancy on the secretive island of Ungael!

The mobile MMORPG Ni No Kuni: Cross Worlds launched internationally on May 25, a bit over 500 days ago. Developer Netmarbe is celebrating this recent milestone with four new events.

Pearl Abyss introduced its biggest expansion to Black Desert Mobile last month. “Land of the Morning Light” comes to Android September 2023, taking players to a new continent abundant with lore reminiscent of Korea’s Joseon Dynasty. With it, players can expect new regions, new storylines and new, powerful gear. Pearl Abyss is promising new landscapes, pulled directly from historical landmarks, just waiting to be explored and appreciated. The update should bring in new quests, lore and storylines built to entice Black Desert Mobile players. Challenging bosses, inspired by Korean mythology, are available to conquer. And the “Calamity Level” difficulty will no doubt keep veteran players engaged as well. Black Desert Mobile also introduces a new character with necromantic powers that can work in close or long-range combat. All of this, of course, comes with new gear awaiting industrious Black Desert Mobile players. All they have to do is respond to the call.

From Southeast Asia, online game publisher PlayPark has launched over 180 PC and mobile games since 2001. Working for Asiasoft Corporation Public Company Limited, they have employees in six countries and are managing over 29 games. They cover a wide range of genres, like MMORPGs, SRPGs, FPSs and MOBAs. Examples include MapleStory SEA and Ragnarok Mobile. Recently, PlayPark released a statement announcing the closed beta test of their newest game, Black Moon SEA. The test is scheduled for October 12 and October 16, 2023, at 12 pm and 12 am GMT respectively. PlayPark invites players to explore and save an amazing world shrouded in darkness.

New content, costumes, and improved features are in the latest update for Tower of God: New World. Players can also participate in a special event inspired by a traditional Korean holiday.

BrownDust 2 has reached the hundred-day mark, and NEOWIZ is ready to celebrate big. The turn-based strategy RPG is hosting its 100th-day extravaganza from September 21 to October 11. This festivity includes daily rewards, special events, a celebration pass and new content. The sequel to  Brave Nine , BrownDust 2, follows the story of Lathel, a villager whose life takes a 180° turn after a warlock attacks him. Now, Lathel and his companions traverse the continent of Svern on a crusade against the warlocks of Cocytus. 

Tears of Themis is an Otome adventure game developed by miHoYo. You play as a rookie attorney in the city of Stellis who begins to notice a widespread conspiracy. With the world seemingly against you, it is good to know you are not alone. Join private detective Luke Pearce, senior attorney Artem Wing, psychiatrist Vyn Richter, and rebellious playboy Marius Von Hagen on the quest for justice. Solve cases and grow closer romantically to one of the men as you dive deeper into the underbelly of Stellis.

Dragonheir: Silent Gods is available now for Android, iOS, and PC. Developed by SGRA Studio and published by Nuverse, the new fantasy RPG features open-world adventure and strategic combat.

Knightcore: Sword of Kingdom, the upcoming strategy RPG by developer Marscat Games, is now open for pre-registration in domestic regions. Originally released exclusively in Taiwan, the developer confirmed that it’s coming to Western Android devices on October 20, 2023.

The mobile version of Playdigious‘ Little Nightmares is now open for pre-registration, ahead of its December 12, 2023 release date. The game is slated for release on both Android and iOS devices and has already been released on multiple platforms.

Feral Interactive released The Tropican Dream DLC on August 31st for Tropico for the Google Play Store and IOS. Founded in 1996, Feral has ports of XCOM 2, the Total War series, Company of Heroes, Alien Isolation and Tropico all on mobile. Tropico is a strategy simulation game where players become the rulers of their own island in the Caribbean.

Distributed by Level Endless and developed by Tencent Games, Tarisland was first announced in April of this year. The game was announced with the confirmation that shut beta tests begin exclusively in China during June 2023.

Rival Stars Horse Racing developer PikPok has introduced an enchanting cat adoption simulation game called My Cat Club, which is now accessible worldwide through the App Store and Google Play Store. In My Cat Club, gamers have the opportunity to adopt endearing and distinctive feline companions, construct their ideal homes, and capture photos to expand their in-game social media presence as their cats evolve from kittens to full-grown adult cats.

This month, ESTsoft finally released their classic MMORPG CABAL to mobile. CABAL: Return of Action brings the familiar world of Nevareth and combo-driven combat with reimagined features and controls. The free-to-play MMORPG is already out on iOS and Android. To celebrate, the developers also launched Season 1: Legacy Awakening. The seasonal event and additional rewards will last until October 2nd.

Warframe Mobile, the mobile version of Digital Extreme’s hit action title, opens for pre-registration on iOS devices ahead of its 2024 release. Developers haven’t confirmed Warframe Mobile’s Android release.

Already released on PC, the Lovecraftian action platformer is coming to Android. The Metroidvania experience will bring eldritch horrors reminiscent of Lovecraft’s monsters to life. Publishing company, PID Games, is no stranger to successful Android games, and Elderand looks primed to be one more for the collection. A notable feature in Elderand’s is the players’ ability to fully customize their characters, from skills and stats to appearance and fighting style. Resources and riches allow players to craft better armor and weaponry as they progress. Elderand’s combat mechanics also provides players with a wide range of weaponry to choose from, allowing all combat preferences to shine.

Developer Akatsuki Games has announced their newest cyberpunk ninja 3D action title, Project Akatsuki. This game was announced during a live stream held on August 18, 2023, and will soon be coming to mobile devices.

Bare Knuckle Boxing is a new boxing simulation game developed by Imperium Multimedia Games. It is now available as pre-registration on Android via Google Play.

MY.GAMES has announced that War Robots Universe – Little Big Robots is now available in the Google Play Store.  Furthermore, the game is being developed both by Pixonic veterans from the original War Bots game, as well as some new to the franchise.

Pokémon Unite is celebrating its 2nd anniversary. With it comes many events, and one of the most powerful Pokémon finally joins the fray, Mewtwo. Pokémon Unite was released in 2021 and has become one of the most successful free-to-play MOBAs on PC and mobile. Totaling over 100 million worldwide downloads and with consistent content releases, the game is not slowing down anytime soon.

This year the indie developer Herobeat Studios has a lot to celebrate. Endling – Extinction is Forever is not only one year old but also the winner of the Most Significant Impact and Game of the Year awards. The Games for Change Awards commemorates people, projects and organizations that strive to have a social impact through games.

Summer’s not over yet! The newest update for Seven Knights 2 from iconic developer and publisher Netmarble is bringing both a new character and several exciting events. A sequel to Seven Knights, taking place 20 years after, an expansive, beautiful open world is introduced. Players once again follow the story of Rudy, the last of the Seven Knights. This time, he’s being pursued by the Daybreak Mercenaries after events involving a girl named Phiné. Detailed graphics and cutscenes make for an incredibly immersive experience players can enjoy.  

Players can join their friends and dig for fossils in the latest update for Haegin’s social network game Play Together. The game’s latest update adds new activities to collect Fossils for Dr. Archie Fossel. They can also earn rewards by scouring the island for Amber and Hieroglyphs and even unlock new Dinosaur Pets.

The popular fantasy sandbox MMORPG,  Albion Online, has officially entered its sixth anniversary. Developer Sandbox Interactive has chosen to commemorate the event with the return of last year’s Living Legacy event.