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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.
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.
Experience fascinating Neuschwanstein Castle like never before in Ludwig II – Virtual: Neuschwanstein
VR-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 – 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.
Sonic Rumble Reborn as Sonic Rumble Party with a Special Smurfs Collab
Sega 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 jeu
SEGA 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 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.
Sonic Rumble Announces Limited-Time Smurfs Collaboration Event and New Game Mode
SEGA 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.