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The Red Cathedral: Digital Mobile Edition of Hit Board Game Is Coming to Android
Devir is bringing the popular board game The Red Cathedral: Digital Edition to Android, iOS, PC, and Steam Deck. This digital adaptation faithfully recreates the original's resource management and rondel mechanics, allowing for cross-play across all platforms. The game challenges players to construct a cathedral for Tsar Ivan the Terrible, competing for prestige and the Tsar's favor.
First Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Crossover Involves Record Keeper
Square Enix's mobile game Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy will receive its first crossover event with Final Fantasy Record Keeper on May 19, 2026. This event will introduce new abilities themed around Final Fantasy Record Keeper and offer in-game rewards like tickets, icons, and wallpapers, though no new characters will be added to Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy during this period. The crossover will be available on Android and iOS devices.
XSOLLA AND SKICH ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO BRING MERCHANT OF RECORD PAYMENTS TO AN ALTERNATIVE MOBILE GAME MARKETPLACE
Xsolla and Skich have announced a strategic partnership where Xsolla will act as the Merchant of Record for payments on Skich's alternative mobile game marketplace. This collaboration aims to simplify monetization for developers by handling payments, tax compliance, and commerce infrastructure for games distributed through Skich on iOS in the EU and Android globally.
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Feral Interactive has released Contracts mode for Hitman: Absolution as a free update on iOS and Android devices. This new mode allows players to create and share their own custom challenges within the game.
Medabots Card Robattle RB Demo Appears on Switch in Japan
Imagineer has released a public demo for Medabots Card Robattle RB on the Japanese Nintendo eShop, allowing players to preview the upcoming card battle game. The full release, featuring two versions, Kabuto and Kuwagata, is scheduled for June 25, 2026, in Japan. A demo based on the Kuwagata version is available, with save data transferable to the Kabuto version.
Scary Alone, Hilarious Together! Face Ancient Horrors and Deadly Traps With Friends in Tomb Busters, coming to mobile and PC on May 27
Giant Games announced that its co-op horror looter extraction game, Tomb Busters, will launch globally on PC, iOS, and Android on May 27, 2026. The game, which has achieved over 200 million downloads in China, features cooperative gameplay with up to four players delving into tombs filled with traps and monsters inspired by Chinese folklore. Pre-registration is now open for mobile platforms.
"Yokaze Night 2026.05.14" Broadcast: New Footage for "ghostpia Season Two" and the 6th Anniversary of "Unreal Life"
The indie game label Yokaze, led by room6, broadcast its "Yokaze Night 2026.05.14" program, revealing new trailers and gameplay for upcoming titles. Highlights included the first footage of ghostpia Season Two, the Steam remake of In Dark Recall, and the announcement of :(BLUE SCLEAN. The broadcast also celebrated the 6th anniversary of Unreal Life and introduced several new games joining the Yokaze label.
6 Story Games for Players Who Don't Want to Talk | TAG
This article highlights six story-driven games that do not require dialogue choices or role-playing, catering to players seeking a narrative experience without conversational effort. Titles like Journey, Cocoon, Inside, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Return of the Obra Dinn, and Outer Wilds are discussed for their unique methods of storytelling through environment, music, and observation, with many also being compatible with handheld devices like the Steam Deck.
The Red Cathedral - The Awarded Boardgame for 1-4 Players will Release This Fall for Steam and Mobile
Devir announced that the digital edition of the award-winning board game The Red Cathedral will be released this fall for PC via Steam and mobile devices (Android and iOS) with cross-play support. The turn-based strategy game challenges players to manage resources to build a cathedral and gain the Tsar's favor, with over 100,000 physical units sold.
Hitman: Absolution - Contracts mode now available as a free update on iOS and Android
Feral Interactive has released a free update for Hitman: Absolution on iOS and Android, adding the player-created Contracts mode. This mode allows players to design and share their own assassination assignments, with online leaderboards and featured contracts available. A Nintendo Switch update is planned for a later release.
Nexus Launches Frost Kingdom on CROSS Mainnet
Nexus has launched Frost Kingdom, a mobile strategy game featuring medieval themes and merge-driven gameplay, developed by an external studio. The global version integrates blockchain technology via the CROSS mainnet, while a domestic version caters to the Korean market. The game also utilizes AI-agent-based automation for its operations, a pioneering approach for optimizing game management.
Arknights and Happy Lemon Collaboration Launching in US Locations Starting May 13 - GameHaunt
Arknights: Endfield is collaborating with Happy Lemon for a limited-time promotion across all U.S. Happy Lemon stores from May 13 to June 14, 2026. This event features four signature bubble tea drinks inspired by game characters and offers special bundles with in-game redemption codes. A special event will be held on May 23, 2026, at the Convoy Street location in San Diego.
Marmalade Game Drops a New Expansion with the Poland Map for Ticket to Ride
Marmalade Game Studio has released the Ticket to Ride: Poland Expansion, featuring a new map and mechanics like Country Coins. This expansion, previously a physical board game, is now available on iOS, Android, Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Players can also receive a free Ferris locomotive token until June 1st, 2026, to celebrate the game's tenth expansion.
ACECRAFT: Sky Hero returns to the United States with new features, Pilot line-up, and patience rewards for players
Skystone Games has relaunched ACECRAFT: Sky Hero in the United States for iOS and Android, introducing new features like the Pappo system for pilot progression and a refreshed pilot lineup. Players will receive daily patience rewards, including Diamonds and Recruit Tickets, to help them re-engage with the game. The mobile shoot'em up aims to blend classic arcade action with roguelike mechanics.
Marmalade Game Studio Gives a Free Token to Celebrate the Ticket to Ride: Poland Expansion Launch
Marmalade Game Studio has launched the Ticket to Ride: Poland Expansion on digital platforms including Steam, iOS, Android, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. To celebrate, all players will receive a free Ferris locomotive token. The expansion adapts the physical board game, introducing new mechanics like Country Coins and characters.
NTE: Time-Limited Board “Misty Tipsy Style” Kicks Off Today
The supernatural urban open-world RPG Neverness to Everness has launched its first time-limited event, "Misty Tipsy Style," featuring the new S-class character "Witch of Time: Hotori." The event, available until June 3, 2026, also introduces A-class characters and new cosmetics. Neverness to Everness is developed by Hotta Studio and is available on PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android.
Defending Ancestral Lands of the Maharlika Tribe - GameHaunt
Maharlika Tribe Defense is a free-to-play Android strategy game from Heroapps Software Development Services that blends tower defense mechanics with Filipino folklore. Players defend tribal lands using ground and ranged units, with an iOS version planned. The game can be played entirely offline and features optional in-game purchases.
What’s the Password? Is a Minimalistic Puzzle Game, Launching on Android Soon
What’s the Password?, a minimalistic puzzle game from solo developer Dan DiIorio of TrampolineTales, is set to launch on Android, iOS, and PC on May 28th, 2026. The game features over 100 puzzles focused on decoding 4-digit passwords, with a black and white visual style and support for 18 languages. It will be priced at $4.99 on the Google Play Store.
Bladerite Initiates BRMC Selection Arena Conquest Event, May 7
Bladerite has launched its BRMC Selection Arena Conquest tournament for Bladerite: Rivals, running daily from May 7 to May 28. The event emphasizes player skill over pay-to-win mechanics, with participants competing for prizes like a Xiaomi POCO X8 Pro Max smartphone and exclusive in-game skins. The tournament aims to highlight player abilities and gather data for future competitive balancing.
1 Million+ Selling There is No Game Spin-off, Crushed in Time, Reveals June 10 Release Date
Draw Me A Pixel announced that Crushed in Time, a spin-off of the game There is No Game, will launch on PC on June 10. The comedic meta-adventure features Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson time-traveling through the game development process to find a missing NPC. The game will also be released on iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch later in 2026.