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HandyGames rebrands as THQ Nordic Mobile
HandyGames has rebranded as THQ Nordic Mobile, shifting its focus to bringing premium PC and console titles to mobile platforms, while its development studio continues as HandyGames. Separately, leaked emails reveal Blizzard Entertainment was Xbox's top-performing studio for FY26, driven by Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred and Overwatch, marking its third highest fiscal year for revenue.
Best new mobile games on iOS and Android - August 2026 round-up
This August 2026 round-up highlights new mobile games for iOS and Android, including the medieval city builder Townsmen: A Kingdom Rebuilt, the tactical witch combat game Witchcraft!, and the cat-themed idle RPG Meow Knights. Other featured titles include Beat Hazard Arcade, Ringdown: Switchboard Puzzle, Tower Of Fortune: Pralaya, and the mining roguelite Voidloop, offering a diverse range of genres for mobile players.
Comings and Goings
HandyGames has been rebranded as THQ Nordic Mobile. This change signifies a strategic shift for the company within the mobile gaming sector.
THQ Nordic Showcase 2026: New Worlds, New Stories, New Games, and New Discounts
THQ Nordic's 2026 Digital Showcase revealed new titles and DLC, including the REANIMAL DLC campaign and pre-orders for Way of the Hunter 2. New gameplay trailers were shown for Way of the Hunter 2, Wreckfest 2, and The Eternal Life of Goldman. The THQ Nordic Showcase Sale offers discounts up to 90% on their portfolio.
Die, Rewind, Repeat: Space Grunts: Chrono Shard Out Now on PC
Orangepixel and HandyGames have launched Space Grunts: Chrono Shard on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. This time-loop tactical retro shooter features procedurally generated levels and a unique Chrono Loop mechanic allowing players to manipulate time. Console versions for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2 are planned.
Space Grunts: Chrono Shard coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
HandyGames and Orangepixel have announced that Space Grunts: Chrono Shard will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, with the launch timing to be revealed soon. This time-loop tactical retro shooter features procedurally generated levels, a persistent time-travel mechanic called the Chrono Loop, and fast-paced turn-based strategy.
Action-Adventure Meets a Cozy Love Story
HandyGames and The Dreamerians have launched A Rat's Quest - The Way Back Home | Season 1 for PC. This action-adventure game with cozy elements follows Mat the Rat's journey to find his love, Nat, featuring hybrid gameplay and cinematic cutscenes. Season 2 is planned for release in late 2026.
Townsmen – A Kingdom Rebuilt Opens Pre-Registration on Android
HandyGames is bringing Townsmen – A Kingdom Rebuilt to Android with pre-registration now open on the Google Play Store. This 'Try Before You Buy' title allows players to experience a tutorial and limited trials before purchasing the full game, which includes endless mode, all scenarios, and the Seaside Empire DLC. The game focuses on scaling a settlement, managing resources, and dealing with citizen expectations and random challenges.
The adorable and relaxing game about crafting plushies, Toymaker: Threads of Joy, launches its Kickstarter campaign
Uprising Games has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their cozy plushie-crafting game, Toymaker: Threads of Joy, set in 1910s Salamanca, Spain. The campaign aims to fund the game, which blends local legends with crafting and business management, and offers exclusive rewards for backers. The studio previously developed the game Scarf.
JAGGED ALLIANCE: RAGE - Expect the worst, hope for even worse
Jagged Alliance: Rage!, developed by Cliffhanger Productions and published by THQ Nordic, is a new entry in the turn-based strategy series. The game is set to release on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in Autumn 2018. The article expresses significant concern over the game's departure from the series' core tenets, citing simplified gameplay, a focus on anti-heroes, and cartoonish graphics as potential drawbacks.
SkyDrift Infinity Review: The Doctor's Assessment - Doctors of Gaming
SkyDrift Infinity is an engaging aerial combat racing game that offers a satisfying single-player experience on the Nintendo Switch. The game features a variety of aircraft and tracks, rewarding risky flying and strategic power-up use. While the core gameplay is enjoyable and visually impressive in handheld mode, the multiplayer modes appear to be largely empty.
