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BUDGE STUDIOS ANNOUNCES “DORA: EXPLORE AND PLAY!” – BRINGING THE ICONIC BILINGUAL EXPLORER TO A NEW GENERATION OF FAMILIES
Budge Studios, in partnership with Nickelodeon, has launched Dora: Explore and Play! on mobile platforms, marking a return to the iconic franchise that started the studio's journey in 2010. The app features modern 3D visuals and gameplay focused on active participation, problem-solving, music, and bilingual exploration, designed to feel like an interactive episode of the new DORA series.
Major Raven2 Update Introduces New Walthen Empire
Netmarble's dark fantasy MMORPG Raven2 has received a major update introducing the new 'Walthen Empire' region. This update adds four new areas, 14 Hunting Grounds, and a new field boss, Vargas the Burning Hatred. Raven2 is available on PC, Apple App Store, and Google Play Store, with additional mentions of Meta Quest and SteamVR for other games.
LINE Games’ Genesis War Now Open for Global Pre-Registration!
LINE Games has launched global pre-registration for Genesis War, a character collection RPG developed by Meerkat Games. Based on the classic Korean IP 'The War of Genesis', the mobile game features strategic turn-based combat and an immersive storyline. Pre-registration is available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, with in-game rewards offered based on participation.
The Ultimate Tactical Saga Reborn, Genesis War
Genesis War is a mobile character collection RPG developed by Meerkat Games and published by LINE Games, based on the classic "The War of Genesis" series. It features turn-based strategic combat, a rich narrative, and over 60 reinterpreted characters. Pre-registration is now open on the App Store and Google Play Store, with PC support also available.
DISSIDIA DUELLUM FINAL FANTASY Preview – Familiar Heroes Reunite in Modern Tokyo!
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy is a new 3v3 boss arena fighter from Square Enix that brings series icons to modern-day Tokyo. Players choose characters with distinct roles, such as Cloud Strife as a melee fighter or Terra Branford as a ranged attacker, and must accumulate Bravery by defeating smaller foes before challenging towering bosses in three-on-three battles. The game features a fully voiced Japanese story, an in-game social media app, and cel-shaded 3D graphics supervised by Tetsuya Nomura, and is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS: ORIGIN MARKS GLOBAL GRAND LAUNCH WITH MOBILE EXPANSION AND SUPPORT ACROSS ALL PLATFORMS
Netmarble has announced the global grand launch of its anime open world RPG, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, now available on mobile platforms, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game allows seamless progression across devices and celebrates its launch with in-game rewards and special events. Following its early release, the title achieved significant success on Steam's Top Sellers chart.
CookieRun DevNow Showcase Highlights Open World Adventure, Chapter 2, and More
The CookieRun DevNow Showcase revealed several new titles and updates, including the ambitious open-world RPG CookieRun: New World targeting a 2029 release on mobile, PC, and console. Also announced were the casual idle RPG CookieRun: Crumble for the latter half of this year, and CookieRun: Kingdom – Chapter 2, launching in May with a new story arc and playable region. CookieRun: Kingdom also features an upcoming K-Pop collaboration and is available on mobile platforms.
Persona5: The Phantom X Version 3.4 Featuring P5R’s Kasumi Yoshizawa
Persona 5: The Phantom X Version 3.4 is now available on PC and mobile, introducing the "Crossroads of Fate: Laboratory Arc Part 1" event and featuring Kasumi Yoshizawa from Persona 5 Royal. The update includes new palaces, boss battles, and collaboration rewards from other SEGA titles during the SEGA Spring Sale.
The 2026 Baseball Season Goes Mobile: Baseball Hits 26 Takes The Field with MLBPA-Licensed Players
Ares Interactive has launched Baseball Hits 26, a free-to-play mobile baseball game featuring MLBPA-licensed players and cover athlete Cal Raleigh. The game offers intuitive controls, realistic animations, and four distinct game modes, including Hits Mode, Pitching Ace, Total Baseball, and Home Run King. It allows players to recruit and upgrade over 800 real-life MLB players and compete in social Clubs.
NEOWIZ Launches Global Pre-Registration for Cats & Soup: Magic Recipe
NEOWIZ has opened global pre-registration for its new mobile idle game, Cats & Soup: Magic Recipe, the official sequel to the popular title that has garnered 80 million downloads. Players can pre-register on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store to receive exclusive in-game rewards, including the Sakura Shorthair cat. The game is scheduled for a global launch in late April.
Cages: Hidden Worlds Announced – Wishlist Now on Steam
Big Loop Studios has announced their new first-person puzzle escape game, Cages: Hidden Worlds, set to release in Q1 2027. The game will feature intricate mechanisms, surreal worlds, and unusual creatures trapped in contraptions. Cages: Hidden Worlds will be available on Steam, Google Play Store, and Apple App Store, with a wishlist option now live on Steam.
LINE Games Launches App Store Pre-Open for New Mobile Title Fairytale Quest
LINE Games has announced the App Store pre-open for its new mobile roguelite pixel adventure, Fairytale Quest, developed by Wizely&Co. The game features over 400 fairy tale-inspired maps and more than 100 characters, with gameplay optimized for vertical, one-handed play. Pre-registration is also available on Google Play, with rewards for users who sign up before the global launch.
Fortnite will return to Google's Play Store globally on March 19
Fortnite will be available globally on Google's Play Store starting March 19, coinciding with the launch of a new season. This marks the resolution of a long-standing dispute between Epic Games and Google, which led to Fortnite's removal in 2020. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney confirmed the return following a settlement and Google's adjustment of its in-app payment cut.
Fortnite is back for everyone on Google Play — and I’m hoping it’ll be on the iPhone App Store soon…
Fortnite is set to relaunch on the Google Play Store globally on March 19, making it more accessible on Android devices. This return coincides with a price increase for V-Bucks, the game's virtual currency. The article also discusses the ongoing absence of Fortnite from the iPhone App Store in many regions and expresses hope for its eventual return.
DRAGON QUEST SMASH/GROW, THE NEWEST ADDITION TO THE DRAGON QUEST SERIES, BEGINS PRE-REGISTRATION TODAY, MARCH 17, 2026!
Square Enix has launched pre-registration for Dragon Quest Smash/Grow, a new roguelite RPG for smartphones, on the App Store and Google Play. Players who pre-register will receive in-game rewards. The announcement was accompanied by a new promotional video narrated by Toshio Furukawa.
Albion Online reveals major visual overhaul and new content with Radiant Wilds update, launching 13 April
Sandbox Interactive announced that the free-to-play MMORPG Albion Online will receive a major update called Radiant Wilds on April 13, 2026. This update will introduce a significant visual overhaul with improved graphics, new lighting, and enhanced details, alongside new features like The Armory for build suggestions and a 1v1 PvP Arena mode. The update aims to refresh the game's appearance and performance without increasing system requirements.
Total Warfare’ Launches Massive Sky Ace Update – TouchArcade
Joycity has released a major update for Gunship Battle: Total Warfare, introducing the new 'Sky Ace' mode, which is a 2D puzzle shooter with its own storyline. The update also includes numerous quality-of-life enhancements, a new statistics tool, and an event offering an exclusive 'F-35 Sky Pro' jet for completing specific Sky Ace stages.
‘Foxy’s Football Islands’ Offers Up Something Very Different on Mobile – TouchArcade
Foxy's Football Islands is a unique mobile game that blends hypercasual gameplay with football, building, collection, and multiplayer elements. Players construct and upgrade buildings on various islands to earn coins, which are then used to play football mini-games, attack other players' islands, and defend their own. The game is available for free on the Google Play Store and the App Store.
Mobile RPG MapleStory R- Evolution Offering Big Rewards If You Pre-register
Pre-registration is now open for the mobile idle RPG MapleStory R- Evolution, which has already seen success in Asian markets. Players can earn various in-game rewards and participate in events, with opportunities to win prizes like an iPhone 17 Pro, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game features familiar landscapes from the MapleStory series, a Pet Evolution System, and social features for teaming up with friends.
Pokémon Sleep Now Compatible With Garmin Smartwatches
The Pokémon Company International announced that Pokémon Sleep is now compatible with Garmin smartwatches, allowing users to track their sleep and study Pokémon sleep styles. To celebrate, users who track sleep data between March 13, 2026, and November 1, 2026, will receive in-game rewards, and new Pokémon Sleep watch faces are available for select Garmin devices.
