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and Roger Switch 2 review – short and bittersweet
The indie visual novel 'and Roger,' originally released in 2025, has now launched on Nintendo Switch 2 and mobile platforms. This award-winning game uses a series of symbolic minigames interspersed with short dialogue sequences to convey its narrative about a young girl named Sofia. Despite its short runtime and lack of replay value, the game is praised for its subtle storytelling, emotional impact, and low price point, making it a highly recommended interactive experience.
One of Switch's best puzzle games, Suika Game, is getting a PC release soon
Aladdin X's popular Nintendo Switch puzzle game, Suika Game, is set to release on Steam for PC soon. The game, also known as Watermelon Game, has achieved over 7.4 million downloads on Nintendo's platform and features physics-based gameplay where players combine fruits to create larger ones, aiming to avoid filling the box.
Best Android Party Games – Updated
This guide highlights the best Android party games for group fun, ranging from social deduction titles like Among Us and Goose Goose Duck to cooperative bomb defusal in Keep Talking And Nobody Explodes. It also features card games like Evil Apples and Exploding Kittens, VR-assisted experiences like Acron: Attack Of The Squirrels, and digital board games such as Codenames and The Jackbox Party Pack.
A Webbing Journey: +5 million downloads & Major Living Room Update out now
Fire Totem Games has released a major 'Living Room' update for its physics-based sandbox game, A Webbing Journey, adding a fourth level with new quests on Android and iOS. The game has also surpassed 5 million downloads on mobile platforms. The update introduces new creatures and interactive elements within a household environment.
BanG Dream! Our Notes Opens Global Pre-Registration and Closed Beta Test Sign-Ups
Bilibili Game has opened global pre-registration and Closed Beta Test sign-ups for BanG Dream! Our Notes, a new rhythm and music game in the BanG Dream! series, set to launch in 2026 for iOS and Android. The game will feature a new GEKISO LIVE rhythm gameplay system, cinematic storytelling across five bands and 25 characters, and a library of original and series music. The Closed Beta Test is scheduled to begin on August 6.
Honkai: Nexus Anima closed beta kicks off on 9th July
HoYoverse's Honkai: Nexus Anima, a creature-collecting adventure strategy game, is launching its closed beta on July 9th for PC, iOS, and Android. This new entry in the Honkai series introduces Anima, creatures with unique Aspects that players can bond with and utilize in strategic top-down battles. The beta will feature a full data wipe and allow players to explore different Planes and interact with new characters.
Post-apoc mobile sandbox MMORPG Afterglow debuts on Apple and Android today
The mobile sandbox MMORPG Afterglow has launched its open beta on iOS and Android today. Developed by Australian indie studio Shadow Council, the game is set in a post-apocalyptic 1980s-themed American Southwest and targets casual gamers with features like async progression and turn-based combat. The full launch is expected next month after a beta wipe, with the developers emphasizing ethical free-to-play monetization.
Google Finance is now available as a standalone Android app
Google Finance has been released as a standalone application for Android devices, with an iOS version planned for the future. This move aims to provide users with dedicated access to financial information on their mobile devices.
Crunchyroll Adds Gungrave G.O.R.E. UEE Mobile to Its Game Vault
Gungrave G.O.R.E. UEE Mobile, the enhanced mobile version of the third-person shooter, is now available on Android via Crunchyroll's Game Vault for Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan members. Developed by Iggymob, the game features fast-paced gunfights, combo-focused action, and enhanced controls optimized for mobile play.
Resident Evil Survival Unit Announces Collaboration Event with CAPCOM’s Monster Hunter Series
Aniplex Inc. announced a limited-time collaboration event between the mobile strategy game Resident Evil Survival Unit and CAPCOM's Monster Hunter series, set to begin on July 2, 2026. The event will introduce Monster Hunter-inspired elements into Resident Evil Survival Unit, offering players exclusive in-game events and rewards. A teaser trailer for the collaboration is now available.
Post-Apocalyptic Mobile MMORPG, Afterglow, Enters Open Beta Testing
The mobile sandbox MMORPG Afterglow has entered open beta testing on iOS and Android. Set in a post-apocalyptic 1980s American Southwest, the game features flexible offline progression, turn-based combat, a player-driven economy, and ethical free-to-play monetization. The full version is slated for release in July 2026.
Netflix Adds Arcade-Style Puzzle Tomb of the Mask to Its Games Roster
Netflix Games has added the retro-inspired arcade puzzle game Tomb of the Mask to its mobile roster. Developed by Happymagenta and originally launched in 2016, the game is now available for free to Netflix subscribers on Android and iOS. The game features over 750 levels in Map Mode, an endless Arcade Mode, and rotating Event Modes with minigames.
21-year-old MMORPG Guild Wars Reforged has officially launched on Android and Apple today
ArenaNet has officially launched Guild Wars Reforged, a mobile version of the 21-year-old MMORPG, on Android and Apple devices. The game features redesigned UI and controls for mobile, allowing cross-play between PC and mobile players. Existing accounts can log in without additional purchases, while new players can try the Prophecies campaign for free with ads, with options to unlock further campaigns.
TownsFolk x Dawnfolk Is a New Crossover Connecting the Two Tiny Worlds
Short Circuit Studios has launched a crossover event between their games TownsFolk and Dawnfolk, introducing the character Lueur from Dawnfolk into TownsFolk. This update features new story-driven puzzles and connects the two indie city-building worlds. The update also brings Cloud Saves to Android players for TownsFolk and includes adjustments to game mechanics.
Digital Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders come with this bonus that you can instantly use to play free GTA games
Digital pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S include a free month of GTA+. This subscription service offers benefits for GTA Online, such as in-game cash and exclusive vehicles, and grants access to a library of older Rockstar Games titles like Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption.
Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket expansion ‘Everyday Wonders’ launches June 29
The Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket expansion 'Everyday Wonders' will launch on June 29. This expansion features cute illustrations of Pokémon such as Pikachu, Piplup, and Sylveon. The game is available on iOS and Android devices.
Aniimo Preview – A Fresh Take on the Monster-Collecting Genre
Aniimo, developed by Pawprint Studio, offers a fresh take on the monster-collecting genre with its unique "Twining" mechanic, allowing players to morph into their creatures during combat. The game features elemental types, a familiar capture system, and incorporates puzzles, NPC quests, and a cozy farming minigame. Aniimo is set to launch later this year on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, iOS, and Android, with plans for monetization that avoid gacha and pay-to-win elements.
FIFA Heroes launches globally: the mobile-first take for the new generation of football fans
FIFA Heroes, a new mobile-first arcade football game, has launched globally on iOS and Android. Developed by Solace in partnership with FIFA, the game features quick, 2-minute matches with iconic football players, mascots, and cultural figures like iShowSpeed and Central Cee. It aims to capture the next generation of fans who engage with football through short-form content and social media.
Ozymandias’ Publisher Is Bringing Roguelike Autobattler Knightica to Mobile
The roguelike autobattler Knightica, developed by Mad Mango Games and published by Goblinz Publishing, is coming to Android and iOS after its PC and Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox releases. The game features unique unit-based army building and a grid-based deployment system, offering strategic depth within its roguelike structure. Pre-registration is now open on the Google Play Store.
Survival Roguelike RPG Skyhill: Hotel Survival Is Now Out on Android
The survival roguelike RPG Skyhill: Hotel Survival, developed by Mandragora Games, has been released on Android. Originally launched in 2015, the game features turn-based combat, random room generation, and a post-apocalyptic setting where players must scavenge for supplies and fight mutated creatures.
