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Hardware, storefront and ecosystem news for Google Play Store.- MONGIL: STAR DIVE LAUNCHES WORLDWIDE ON PC AND MOBILENetmarble 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 MechanicTotal 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 EventWar 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 PrizeThe 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 IndonesiaLINE 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 FeaturesAlbion 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 MobileHalfbrick 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 TOSDoki 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 ExplanationGoogle 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.- Evening MobilizationGoogle has removed the visual novel Doki Doki Literature Club from its Play Store. The reason for the removal has not been officially disclosed by Google.
Cats & Soup Rolls Out a Sanrio Collab with a Super Cute New Story!NEOWIZ has launched a new collaboration event for its idle mobile game Cats & Soup, featuring popular Sanrio characters like Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, and Pochacco. The update introduces new progression systems, cosmetic items, and characters, allowing players to customize their game environment with a kawaii aesthetic. The event runs until May 6th, 2026, and includes various in-game activities and login bonuses.
Doki Doki Literature Club Removed from the Google Play Store Four Months After Its LaunchDoki Doki Literature Club has been removed from the Google Play Store due to alleged violations of Google's Terms of Service regarding sensitive topics like depression and suicide. Developers Serenity Forge and creator Dan Salvato disagree with the removal, stating the game's intent is to explore these themes constructively. The game remains available on other platforms, and the team is seeking ways to bring it back to Android without censoring its content.
Doki Doki Literature Club removed from Google Play over depiction of sensitive themesDoki Doki Literature Club has been removed from the Google Play Store due to alleged violations of Google's Terms of Service concerning the depiction of sensitive themes, specifically mental health issues. Publisher Serenity Forge and developer Dan Salvato are working to have the game reinstated and are exploring alternative Android distribution methods. The game remains available on iOS.
Metal Gear Solid movie adaptation finds new directorsSony's Metal Gear Solid film adaptation has new directors, Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, replacing Jordan Vogt-Roberts. The project, first announced by Hideo Kojima in 2006, aims to bring the iconic game characters to life. Separately, Google removed the visual novel Doki Doki Literature Club from its Play Store for alleged violations of terms of service regarding sensitive themes.
After 9 years of acclaim for its depiction of sensitive themes, Google delists Doki Doki Literature Club for its…Google has removed the visual novel Doki Doki Literature Club from its Play Store, citing a violation of terms of service due to its depiction of sensitive themes. Lead developer Dan Salvato and publisher Serenity Forge are working to get the game reinstated and are exploring alternative distribution methods for Android devices. The game, celebrated for its handling of mental health topics, remains available on PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox.
Google removes Doki Doki Literature Club from Play StoreGoogle has removed the visual novel Doki Doki Literature Club from its Play Store, citing violations of its terms of service regarding sensitive themes. Creator Dan Salvato and publisher Serenity Forge are working to get the game reinstated on the platform and exploring alternative Android distribution methods.- Google removes Doki Doki Literature Club! from the Play StoreGoogle has removed the psychological horror visual novel Doki Doki Literature Club! from the Play Store, citing violations of its Terms of Service regarding sensitive themes. Developers Dan Salvato and Serenity Forge are working to get the game reinstated and are exploring alternative Android distribution methods. The game remains available on Steam, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and iOS.
- Doki Doki Literature Club Removed from Google Play Store Following Policy Violation or Is This Just AnotherDoki Doki Literature Club has been removed from the Google Play Store due to alleged violations of its Terms of Service concerning sensitive themes. Developer Team Salvato and publisher Serenity Forge are working to reinstate the game on Android, while it remains available on iOS and other platforms like PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game is known for its psychological horror elements and its portrayal of mental health issues.
Punch-Out!!-Inspired Knockout 2: Wrath of the Karen Lands on MobileKnockout 2: Wrath of the Karen, a mobile and PC game inspired by Punch-Out!!, has been released by ExceptioNULL Games. The game features a puzzle boxing system where players investigate a crisis involving 'Karens' and resolve conflicts through fights. It includes a customizable boxer, a three-part story, and additional post-game content.
Doki Doki Literature Club Removed From Google Play Store After Already Being There For MonthsDoki Doki Literature Club has been removed from the Google Play Store, with developer Serenity Forge citing a violation of the storefront's terms of service regarding sensitive themes. The game remains available on other platforms like iOS and Nintendo Switch, and Serenity Forge is exploring alternative Android distribution methods. This removal is discussed in the context of broader industry trends concerning content moderation and censorship of mature themes.