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Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen launch trailer – new adventure game for Nintendo Switch 2 and SwitchBluey's Quest for the Gold Pen, an adventure game inspired by the popular TV series, has launched on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The game features an original story written by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, hand-drawn environments, and a new soundtrack. It is designed for family co-play, encouraging players to explore and solve puzzles together across nine playful levels.
Review: Bluey's Quest For The Gold Pen (Switch 2) - An Enjoyable Collectathon That Kids Will LoveBluey's Quest for the Gold Pen is a significant improvement over its predecessor, offering a charming collectathon experience with engaging puzzles and a hand-drawn aesthetic. Developed by Halfbrick, the game features nine worlds to explore on the Nintendo Switch 2, though its repetitive nature and lack of co-op are notable drawbacks. Despite these issues, the game is a fun and accessible adventure that children will likely enjoy.
Best new mobile games on iOS and Android – May 2026 round-upThis May 2026 round-up highlights new mobile game releases for iOS and Android, including ports of popular titles like Sea of Stars, Dredge, and Nova Drift. The article also features unique experiences such as Bacon in Zane and Merchant of the Skies, alongside new entries like Jetpack Joyride Racing and Star Overlord, discussing their gameplay, monetization, and overall quality.
Fruit Ninja-Fame Halfbrick Studio Launches Jetpack Joyride Racing on MobileHalfbrick has launched Jetpack Joyride Racing, a multiplayer mobile game based on the popular franchise. The game features real-time races for up to six players with unique circuits, special zones, and recognizable characters. A notable feature is its integration with the Halfbrick+ app for card collection and progress management across titles.- ‘Peglin’, ‘Brawl Stars’, ‘Genshin Impact’, ‘Royal Match’, and More – TouchArcadeThis article summarizes notable game updates from the past week, including significant additions to Peglin, Brawl Stars featuring a SpongeBob event, and Genshin Impact's Natlan region launch. Other updates covered include new levels for Royal Match, stitch., and Temple Run: Puzzle Adventure, along with new content for Jetpack Joyride 2, Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop, Hearthstone's Battlegrounds Season 8, Toon Blast, and Royal Match.
Maverick Games reveals first screenshot of new AAA driving gameMaverick Games has revealed the first screenshot of its upcoming AAA driving game. In separate news, mobile developer Halfbrick has laid off 41 employees, citing a challenging period for the games industry and organizational priorities.
Halfbrick cuts 41 jobs as it navigates "challenging period for the games industry"Australian mobile studio Halfbrick has laid off 41 employees, citing a challenging period for the games industry and strategic priorities. The developer of Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride is navigating these changes with care for affected staff. Their latest title, Bluey's Quest for the Gold Pen, was released on mobile in late 2025/early 2026 with console and PC versions planned for May 2026.