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Experience fascinating Neuschwanstein Castle like never before in Ludwig II – Virtual: NeuschwansteinVR-Dynamix announced Ludwig II – Virtual: Neuschwanstein, a new digital experience focused on King Ludwig II and his famous castle, Neuschwanstein. The experience will be available on PC, Meta Quest, and Google Play on March 24, 2026, offering users a virtual exploration of the castle's grounds and interior spaces, including some unrealized designs.- Watcher of Realms, the next-gen fantasy RPG, is launching a special event — Martial God’s Tale is coming!Watcher of Realms, a fantasy RPG developed by Moonton, is launching a special event called "Martial God's Tale" starting March 16, 2026. The event introduces new Legendary heroes Guan Yu and Sergei, along with fresh skins, exclusive avatars, and various in-game rewards through activities like Abyssal Derby and Scroll Exploration. Limited-time summoning events with boosted drop rates for these heroes will also be available.
- Total Warfare’ Launches Massive Sky Ace Update – TouchArcadeJoycity 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 – TouchArcadeFoxy'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-registerPre-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.
Sonic Rumble Reborn as Sonic Rumble Party with a Special Smurfs CollabSega has announced a major update for Sonic Rumble, rebranding it as Sonic Rumble Party and introducing a collaboration with The Smurfs. The update includes new modes like Party Rumble with over 30 minigames, a Toy Capsules system for rewards, and themed cosmetic items available from March 16th to April 15th, 2026.
Sonic Rumble annonce un événement collaboratif à durée limitée avec les Schtroumpfs et un nouveau mode de jeuSEGA announced a limited-time collaboration event in Sonic Rumble featuring The Smurfs, starting March 16. The update also introduces a new mini-game mode, a toy capsule system, and gameplay enhancements, with the game being rebranded to Sonic Rumble Party. Exclusive Smurfs-themed cosmetics will be available during the event.
Pokémon Sleep Now Compatible With Garmin SmartwatchesThe 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.- Sonic Rumble Announces Limited-Time Smurfs Collaboration Event and New Game ModeSEGA announced that Sonic Rumble will host a limited-time Smurfs Crossover Event starting March 16, 2026. The update also introduces a new Party Rumble game mode, a Toy Capsules system for earning skins, and rebrands the game to Sonic Rumble Party. Exclusive Smurfs skins and collaboration stages will be available during the event.
The Europa Update is Now Live! news - 2112TDThe Europa Update for 2112TD is now live, introducing a new survival mission on Europa with escalating waves of enemies and new Exalted upgrades. The game is also 30% off on Steam during the Steam Tower Defense Fest. Additionally, the next chapter, 2112TD: Earth, has been revealed and is available to wishlist.- Void Hunters – New turn-based RPG from Artifex Mundi revealed during FGS Live from GDC!Artifex Mundi revealed Void Hunters, a free-to-play, turn-based hero collector RPG with roguelite elements set in a dark fantasy world. The game will be available on PC via Steam and mobile platforms with crossplay and cross-progression. Alpha testing sign-ups are now open on Discord.
Physics-Based Game Melon Sandbox’s Creator Economy Crosses $1 MillionMelon Sandbox, a physics-based sandbox game published by PlayDucky, has paid out over $1 million USD to its creators in 2025 through its in-game Workshop. Players can create and share mods and custom experiences, with a portion of the currency used to download content going back to the creators. Many top earners are under 20 years old, with some earning close to $80,000.
Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered gets free challenge mode alongside mobile and Switch 2 releaseAspyr has released a free challenge mode update for Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered, coinciding with its launch on Google Play, iOS, and the Nintendo Switch 2. This update introduces customizable difficulty settings, new outfits for Lara Croft, and additional achievements. The Nintendo Switch 2 version will offer enhanced resolution and frame rates.
DungeonSweeper Hits Steam With Cloud Saves and Achievements in v1.66DungeonSweeper has launched version 1.66 on Steam, introducing cloud saves and Steam achievements. The update also includes bug fixes for tutorial sprites and achievement visibility, along with a balance nerf to the 'License to Kill' item. The game is also available on the Google Play Store, maintaining a dual-platform strategy.- Google Play will let you try a game before you buy itGoogle Play has launched a new 'Game Trials' feature, allowing users to play a portion of select paid games for free before purchasing. This feature is rolling out to mobile and will soon be available on Google Play Games for PC. Additionally, Google is promoting more paid indie games and introducing AI-powered overlay 'Play Games Sidekick' for select titles.
Kuroko’s Basketball: Street Rivals Is Now Out on Mobile GloballyKuroko's Basketball: Street Rivals, a competitive mobile game based on the popular anime, has launched globally and is available on the Google Play Store. Published by LMD Games, the title features 3v3, 1v1, and 2v2 basketball matches with recognizable characters and their signature techniques from the series, alongside a story mode that recreates the original plot.- New Shade Character Joining Angry Birds 2’s FlockRovio has introduced a new character named Shade to Angry Birds 2, available until May 7th. Shade, formerly known as Dahlia, possesses unique abilities including invisibility and phasing through defenses. Players can experience Shade by downloading the game from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
- OMEA: Unprecedented Freedom of ChoiceAImmersive Inc. has announced OMEA, a new narrative gaming platform that uses proprietary Narrative Intelligence AI to create player-driven adventures. Players interact through natural language, with the AI tracking all choices and consequences to generate unique, persistent stories. OMEA is available for free on OMEA.ai and will be released on Steam, the App Store, and Google Play.
Chomp, Stack, and Survive in the New Rush Royale x PAC-MAN Arcade Event!Rush Royale has launched a two-week crossover event with PAC-MAN, transforming its core cooperative mode into an arcade-style labyrinth. Players can team up as Pac-Man and Rush Royale's mascot Duck to survive waves of classic PAC-MAN Ghosts, utilizing power-ups and unique character abilities.- Monster Hunter Now 2.5 Year Anniversary LiveMonster Hunter Now is celebrating its 2.5-year anniversary with in-game events and benefits running until March 29. Players can enjoy reduced material requirements for popular elemental weapons and the return of Hope weapons with style customization. Exclusive anniversary content, including a hunter medal, Guild Card background, and stickers, is also available through event quests.