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Hearthside: A Teeny Tiny Game Is Now Out on Mobile with City-Building Challenges
Short Circuit Studio has released its latest mobile game, Hearthside: A Teeny Tiny Game, a cozy merge city-builder. The game features a limited board where players combine tiles to form settlements, presented with calm medieval visuals and ambient sound design. While similar to the studio's previous titles like Teeny Tiny Town, Hearthside offers endless mode, strategic board variations, leaderboards, and achievements.
Anime Mecha Tactical SRPG - Battlezone Saga: Gacha Diva Launches on Google Play!
F5 Games has officially launched Battlezone Saga: Gacha Diva, an anime-style mecha tactical SRPG, on Google Play. The game features deep grid-based tactical battles, a diverse roster of collectible heroes with customizable roles, and a story-driven offline campaign. Players can recruit and grow heroes through a gacha system and customize their appearance.
Oh Jellies! Is a New Puzzle Title from the Developer of Dadish Series
Indie developer Thomas K. Young, known for the Dadish series, has released a new mobile puzzle game called Oh Jellies!. The game features colorful chain reactions with jellyfish, where players connect groups of four or more to clear space and trigger combos. Oh Jellies! is available for free on the Google Play Store and includes global leaderboards for high scores.
Western Fantasy Idle RPG: “Alchemy Guardians” Launches on Google Play!
F5 Games has launched Alchemy Guardians, a Western fantasy idle RPG, on Google Play worldwide. The game features auto turn-based combat, an 8-element system, AFK progression, and hero collection inspired by Greek mythology. It was previously featured and recommended by Google Play during its pre-registration phase.
Among Us hits 1 billion downloads on Google Play after almost 8 years: "1/8 of the world are Crewmates... or…
Among Us has surpassed one billion downloads on the Google Play store, a milestone achieved in under eight years. Developer Innersloth expressed surprise and gratitude for the massive player base, noting that this figure represents approximately one-eighth of the global population.
Wuthering Waves reveals a slew of new content ahead of second anniversary celebrations
Kuro Games has announced details for Wuthering Waves Version 3.3, 'Reverbs From the End of Galaxies,' launching April 30th. The update introduces new quests, characters Hiyuki and Denia, weapons, and the Dimmr Plains area. It also features collaborations with Resident Evil, PRAGMATA, and Angry Birds, offering new Expedition Motorbike liveries, alongside various gameplay optimizations and free rewards.
Among us hits over 1 billion downloads on the Google Play Store: 'I'm gonna barf in a vent, this is so…
Among Us has surpassed one billion downloads on the Google Play Store, a milestone announced by developer Innersloth. The social deduction game, which saw a massive surge in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, continues to maintain a significant reach years after its initial release. This download count exceeds that of many other popular titles, including Minecraft, Stardew Valley, and Terraria.
Persona5: The Phantom X Version 3.6 Featuring Goro Akechi Live
Persona 5: The Phantom X Version 3.6 is now live on PC and mobile devices, introducing the new 5-star Phantom Thief Goro Akechi. The update also features the "Crossroads of Fate: Laboratory Arc Part 2" event, running until April 30, with new palaces and boss battles offering various in-game rewards.
Stella Sora Rolls Out New Event Solitary Waltz in Nights Embrace with New Trekkers and Modes
Stella Sora has launched a new in-game event titled Solitary Waltz in Nights Embrace, introducing a new 5-star character named Otoha, a versatile Umbra-Element Trekker with stealth-based abilities. The update also includes a new 5-star Disc, login rewards, and several new gameplay modes such as Fatebound Stellar Deck and Summit Show, alongside enhancements to existing systems like Emblem Tempering and Ascension mode.
Plinko-Style Roguelike Strategy PC Hit Nubby’s Number Factory Is Out on Mobile
Nubby's Number Factory, a PC roguelike strategy game, has been released on mobile platforms. Developed by MogDogBlog Productions, the game features a Plinko-style mechanic where players generate and scale numbers under strict quotas. Both a paid version and a free lite version are available on the Google Play Store, with full controller support planned for a future update.
MONGIL: STAR DIVE Now Available on PC and Mobile Platforms
Netmarble's monster-taming action RPG, MONGIL: STAR DIVE, is now available on PC and mobile platforms, including the Epic Games Store, Apple App Store, and Google Play Store. The game features cinematic storytelling, real-time combat with a three-character tag system, and a "Monsterling Collection" system for monster capture and synthesis. Launch events and rewards are available for players.
MONGIL: STAR DIVE LAUNCHES WORLDWIDE ON PC AND MOBILE
Netmarble has announced the worldwide launch of its new monster-taming action RPG, MONGIL: STAR DIVE, for PC and mobile platforms. The game is available on Google Play Store, Apple App Store, Epic Games Store, and the Netmarble Launcher. To celebrate, in-game events are being held for players to earn rewards and obtain new characters.
Total Washout: Surf Arcade Is an Endless Surfing Bullet Hell with a Unique One-Touch Mechanic
Total Washout: Surf Arcade, a surfing bullet hell game from Super Smith Bros, is now available on the Google Play Store. The game features a colorful, summer-themed presentation with a unique one-touch control system for movement and wave drawing. It offers over 200 challenges and 100 missions, with unlockable content, global leaderboards, and achievements.
War Robots Celebrating 12 Years with Martian Robotic Games Event
War Robots is celebrating its 12th anniversary with the Martian Robotic Games event, available in Update 12.0 across all platforms. Players can choose a faction and compete in battles for in-game rewards. Pixonic and MY.GAMES highlighted the importance of community trust and technological evolution in maintaining a live-service game for over a decade.
Viking Rise Celebrates Its Third Anniversary With Music, Rewards, And A Massive IRL Prize
The Norse strategy game Viking Rise is celebrating its third anniversary with in-game events, a new theme song, and a recap video. Developer IGG is offering players rewards for participating in anniversary site events, including a chance to win a trip to the Viking Rise World Championship in Singapore. Returning players can also earn rewards by inviting friends back to the game.
LINE Games Soft-Launches ‘Genesis War’ in Canada, Australia, and Indonesia
LINE Games has soft-launched its character-collecting RPG, Genesis War, in Canada, Australia, and Indonesia. Developed by Meerkat Games, the title is based on the Korean IP 'The War of Genesis' and features turn-based combat and a deep storyline. Players in the soft launch regions can access the first 26 chapters and various in-game content via the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, while pre-registration remains open globally.
The Radiant Wilds Update Arrives in Albion Online with a Major Visual Overhaul and New Features
Albion Online has launched its Radiant Wilds update, featuring a significant visual overhaul with improved lighting, textures, and environmental effects across all biomes. The update also enhances performance, especially in large-scale combat, and introduces new features like The Armory build suggestion system and a 1v1 Arena mode. Controller support has also been greatly improved for a smoother experience on all platforms.
Fruit Ninja-Fame Halfbrick Studio Launches Jetpack Joyride Racing on Mobile
Halfbrick 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.
Cult horror game Doki Doki Literature Club pulled from Google Play Store for its "depiction of sensitive themes" and content that "violates" its TOS
Doki Doki Literature Club has been removed from the Google Play Store due to its depiction of sensitive themes and violation of terms of service. Developer Team Salvato and publisher Serenity Forge are working to reinstate the game on the platform and explore alternative Android distribution methods. The cult psychological horror visual novel remains available on iOS, Steam, Nintendo Switch, PC, and PlayStation.
Google Removes Doki Doki Literature Club from Play Store Without Explanation
Google has removed the critically acclaimed indie game Doki Doki Literature Club from the Google Play Store without providing a specific explanation to developer Team Salvato, citing a Terms of Service violation. The removal has sparked community backlash, with many criticizing the lack of human review and transparency in the decision-making process, especially given the game's themes of digital manipulation and loss of agency.
