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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.
Fortnite returns to Google Play, releases Star Wars creator items with very specific ‘brand rules’
Fortnite has returned to Google Play for Android devices after a legal dispute between Epic Games and Google was resolved. The game's latest season is now available, along with new content for its Marvel Blitz game and a portrait mode for Festival Main Stage. Additionally, creators can now develop Star Wars-themed games within Fortnite using official characters and items, provided they adhere to strict brand rules that prohibit political or religious commentary and the use of existing Star Wars titles for their creations.
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.
Cosmic Princess Kaguya’s Game Is Now a Real Game as Momo Lapin Pinball Lands on Android!
Skoota Games has released Momo Lapin Pinball, a mobile game inspired by the Netflix anime film Cosmic Princess Kaguya, on the Google Play Store. The game features pinball-style mechanics with a downward motion, where players redirect falling eggs using thigh-based controls to hit enemy weak points. Momo Lapin Pinball is available as a free download for Android devices.
Fortnite back on Google Play worldwide after Epic and Google settle
Fortnite is now available worldwide on the Google Play Store following a settlement between Epic Games and Google that resolves their antitrust dispute. This marks the return of the popular game to the platform after a nearly six-year absence. The settlement also includes changes to Google's app store policies, such as easier access for rivals and reduced developer fees.
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.
Wuthering Waves 3.2 Available Worldwide With New Resonator Sigrika and New High-Level Challenges
Kuro Games has released the Version 3.2 update for Wuthering Waves, introducing new story content, high-level challenges, and a new Resonator named Sigrika. The update also brings gameplay improvements, new cosmetics, and special events to the cross-platform action RPG.
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.
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Fortnite has returned to Google Play, with a video accompanying the announcement. Additionally, Urban Myth Dissolution Center has launched on mobile as a premium release.
After Years Away, Fortnite Returns to the Google Play Store
Fortnite has returned to the Google Play Store after a five-year absence, following legal settlements between Epic Games and Google. Players on Android devices can now access the game, including its latest Chapter 7 Season 2: Showdown content. This return coincides with Google's announcement of reduced in-app payment percentages.
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.
Flexion adds Hero Wars: Alliance from Nexters to alternative store portfolio
Flexion has partnered with Nexters Global to distribute the mobile RPG Hero Wars: Alliance across alternative app stores including Amazon Appstore, Samsung Galaxy Store, and Epic Games Store starting in Q2 2026. This deal aims to expand the game's reach and revenue by leveraging Flexion's infrastructure for these markets, with Nexters highlighting the low-risk expansion opportunity.
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.
Heartopia Brings Back the Golden Days of Hollywood with the Dreamlight Cinematics Festival
XD Games is launching the Dreamlight Cinematics Festival update for its life simulation game Heartopia, running from March 21st to May 1st, 2026. The event is themed around classic Hollywood and offers players new furniture sets, collectibles, and cosmetic items through various festival packs. Access requires reaching D.G. Member Level 7 and completing beginner quests.
Scritchy Scratchy Is a Scratch Card Incremental Game Where Luck Is Your Weapon!
Scritchy Scratchy is a new mobile incremental game that simulates scratch cards, where players test their luck to earn in-game currency. The game features upgrades that alter gameplay, an automated scratching assistant called Scratch Bot, and a progression system using Jack Points for permanent upgrades after resets. It is available on the Google Play Store for $4.99.
Crazy Tractor Is a Seagull-Dodging Racer Where You Outrun an Avian Apocalypse!
MiniDev Games has released Crazy Tractor, a mobile arcade racing and survival game where players dodge aggressive seagulls and environmental hazards. The game features 12 unique drivers with distinct abilities, 16 unlockable tractors, and 12 levels across three worlds. Players collect resources and power-ups to upgrade abilities and tractors, with dynamic enemy types and boss encounters.
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.
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Fortnite has returned to the Google Play Store, with version 3.19.26 now available. This news comes amidst reports of Samsung ending sales of its Galaxy Z TriFold and ongoing issues with Android Auto on Samsung Galaxy devices.