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MMOs You’ve Never Heard Of: Prado Traveler, Delphiniums Rise, and Serpent’s Gaze
This article rounds up lesser-known multiplayer games, including the walking RPG Prado Traveler for iOS and Android, the full-loot FFA PvP game Delphiniums Rise from Delphinium Studio, and the co-op Soulslike Serpent's Gaze which has entered early access on PC. Delphiniums Rise is preparing for a closed alpha for Patreon backers, while Serpent's Gaze has received a "very positive" review score on Steam.
Nintendo Drops WarioWare-Style Pictonico! Where You Turn Photos into Minigames
Nintendo has released Pictonico!, a new mobile game developed with Intelligent Systems, on the Google Play Store. The game allows players to turn photos from their gallery into unique minigames, drawing comparisons to Nintendo's WarioWare series. Pictonico! is free-to-start with optional in-app purchases for additional minigame volumes.
World Reborn Is a Blended-Reality Story Game with IRL Quests, Out Now
Wicked Saints Studios has released their debut title, World Reborn, an adventure activism game for Android. The game blends an interactive story with real-world quests designed to encourage problem-solving and community healing, particularly among Gen Z players. Completing in-game and real-world actions can reward players with in-game currency and potential real-world rewards from brand partners.
KARTRIDER RUSH+’S NEW hy COLLABORATION UPDATE WILL KEEP DRIVERS STRONG ON THE TRACK
NEXON Korea's mobile racing game KartRider Rush+ has launched a new collaboration update with the probiotics company hy. This update introduces product-themed karts, outfits, and items inspired by hy's popular brands like "Yakult" and "Will." Several in-game events are also available for players to earn exclusive rewards.
EA SPORTS FC™ EXPANDS THE WORLD’S GAME WITH 50+ AUTHENTIC NATIONAL TEAMS COMING IN-GAME
EA SPORTS FC 26 and EA SPORTS FC Mobile are receiving 'The World's Game' update, adding 53 licensed national teams and a new tournament mode. The update, available for EA SPORTS FC 26 on June 4, allows players to lead their chosen nation to glory with official kits and player likenesses. New stadiums and expanded licensing partnerships with Brazil, Spain, and Portugal are also included.
Scopely Unleashes The Simpsons in MONOPOLY GO! as Two Iconic Worlds Collide
Scopely is launching a crossover event in its mobile game MONOPOLY GO! featuring characters and locations from The Simpsons. The event, running from June 3 to July 29, introduces new gameplay mechanics, narrative-driven episodes, and an original animated short. This marks The Simpsons' first dedicated mobile game experience in over a decade.
Underchoice is out now on Steam!
Targem Games has released Underchoice, a new survival simulator, on Steam. Players take on the role of an Overseer managing an underground shelter, making critical decisions about who to let in and how to allocate resources. The game features multiple endings based on player choices and is available on PC, with previous Targem Games titles released on various consoles and mobile platforms.
Pokemon Go June 2026 Events: Raid Bosses, Community Day, And More
Pokemon Go's "Forever Forward" season begins June 2nd, featuring various in-game events throughout the month. Key highlights include the return of legendary Pokemon Reshiram and Zekrom to five-star raids, followed by Necrozma, Kartana, and Celesteela. June's Community Day will focus on the elusive Frigibax, with special bonuses and the exclusive Charged Attack Glaive Rush for its evolved form, Baxcalibur.
Blood Strike × Tokyo Revengers Collaboration Available Now!
NetEase Games has launched a collaboration event between its battle royale game Blood Strike and the anime Tokyo Revengers, running from May 29 to June 14. Players can unlock free rewards, collaboration skins, and weapons inspired by characters like Manjiro Sano and Ken Ryuguji. The event is available on Android, iOS, and PC.
Inazuma Eleven: Cross release date set for Japan
Publisher Level-5 and developer Aiming have announced that Inazuma Eleven: Cross will launch on June 9th for iOS and Android in Japan. The game is part of the popular soccer anime franchise and features characters like Mark Evans and Jude Sharp in the Japan National Team's 2026 uniform.
Mina the Hollower and Call of Duty join this week’s eShop roundup
The Nintendo eShop is featuring several new releases, including Yacht Club Games' retro-inspired action-RPG Mina the Hollower and the latest Call of Duty title, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, for the Nintendo Switch 2. A new mobile game, Pictonico!, which uses phone photos for minigames, is also available on Android and iOS devices.
AI Yi-Yi!
Google's AI agent, Spark, is now available to Ultra subscribers on Android devices. This 24-7 AI agent aims to provide continuous assistance and information.
Evening Audio Files
Spotify is reportedly developing significant enhancements to its user profile features. These updates aim to provide users with more robust tools for managing and showcasing their profiles on the platform.
Roguelike Autobattler Some of You May Die Is Coming to Android Soon
Indie developer Octavia Blue is preparing to launch their roguelike autobattler, Some of You May Die, on July 24th, 2026, for Android, iOS, and PC via Steam. The game features quick strategy matches where players upgrade heroes and abilities to survive increasingly difficult battles, with a free PC demo already available.
Melon Sandbox Drops a New Fishing Event with Off-the-hook Treasure
Melon Sandbox has launched a new Fishing event as part of its summer lineup, introducing deep-sea fishing mechanics to the ragdoll destruction sandbox. Players can upgrade their fishing gear to catch various sea life, which can be traded for currency used in the Melon Sandbox Marketplace. The event is live on Android and available for free download on the Google Play Store.
Nintendo Download: 28th May (North America)
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America features a wide array of new games for the Nintendo Switch eShop. Titles include "Mina The Hollower," "Bluey’s Quest For The Gold Pen," "eFootball Kick-Off!," and "FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH," among many others across various genres. Demos and free trials are also available for select titles.
Tilt It! Golf | A bite-sized physics-based twist on mini-golf
Untold Tales and Kutki Cave announced Tilt It! Golf, a physics-based mini-golf game where players tilt the course to guide the ball. It will be released on PC, Nintendo, Android, and Huawei app stores this summer, featuring 300 holes across 15 biomes.
Old School RuneScape Summer 2026 Campfire Recap: A Blood Moon Rises Over Gielinor This June
Jagex has outlined the upcoming content for Old School RuneScape in 2026, including the Grandmaster quest 'Blood Moon Rises' on June 30, a new island called Wyrmscraig, and the first new endgame raid in over four years, 'The Fractured Archive'. The company also detailed updates for mobile clients, a new PvP tutorial, and the expansion of game worlds to Singapore, Japan, and South Africa. Additionally, Jagex announced plans for Runefest 2026 to celebrate RuneScape's 25th anniversary and the Early Access launch of RuneScape: Dragonwilds in 2025.
Everything to know before putting your car key on an Android phone
This guide explains how to use your Android phone as a car key, highlighting their security features. It details the process of setting up your digital car key on an Android device.
Kingdom Heroes: Arena Shines at EVO Japan with Fighting Game Legends Daigo Umehara and ET
USERJOY's upcoming cross-platform fighting game, Kingdom Heroes: Arena, showcased significant improvements at EVO Japan 2026 following its second global demo test. The Unreal Engine 5 title, inspired by the Three Kingdoms franchise, received positive feedback on its visuals and core mechanics, with plans to refine combat feel, onboarding, and online performance. Fighting game legends Daigo Umehara and ET visited the booth, offering insights that will shape future development and the planned three-month seasonal update structure.
