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Crossy Road creator Matt Hall named Atari's EVP of Mobile
Atari has appointed Matt Hall, co-founder of Hipster Whale and creator of Crossy Road, as its new Executive Vice-President of Mobile. In this role, Hall will oversee Atari's mobile game expansions, cross-platform compatibility, and infrastructure development.
UKIE calls on government to modernise Video Games Expenditure Credit ahead of Autumn Budget
UKIE is urging the UK government to modernize the Video Games Expenditure Credit (VGEC) and establish a new fund to address the growth capital gap for domestic studios. The trade body argues that these reforms are crucial for the UK to remain competitive in attracting investment and talent against countries with more favorable tax incentives.
Dispatch Gets Over 16 Hours of New Content With Commentary Track, Mobile Version, and Live Concert to Celebrate Its First Anniversary
To celebrate the first anniversary of the game Dispatch, developer Adhoc is releasing a significant amount of new content. This includes a commentary track, storyboard modes, a mobile version of the game, a live concert featuring Prism, and additional merchandise.
Netflix’s Push Into Gaming Continues To Fall Short
New data indicates Netflix's gaming initiatives are significantly underperforming, with only 3.5% of subscribers playing games monthly, falling short of their 2026 target. Despite efforts to increase engagement through tie-in and commissioned titles, and even hosting the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer, the company's gaming division has struggled to gain traction.
No publishers wanted Outlast because they'd 'rather invest $50,000 in 10 mobile games' so Red Barrels relied on public investment programs and their own savings instead
Developer Red Barrels faced significant challenges securing publishers for its debut horror title, Outlast, with many preferring to invest in mobile games. The studio, co-founded by Philippe Morin, ultimately relied on public funding from the Canada Media Fund and personal savings to develop and release the game, which went on to sell millions of copies and spawn successful sequels.
How To Get Bramblin In Pokemon Go
Pokemon Go's Fall Marathon event introduces the new Pokemon Bramblin, available for a limited time. Players can encounter Bramblin by using Incense or by reaching Rank 30 in the Fall Marathon Go Pass. To evolve Bramblin into Brambleghast, players must walk 20 km with Bramblin as their buddy and spend 50 Bramblin candy.
Choose My Adventure: Slowly peeling back the multiple odd layers of Aion 2
The author expresses a mixed but curious sentiment towards Aion 2, finding its blend of K-MMORPG and mobile game elements odd yet intriguing. While initial combat felt boring and the UI cluttered with notification dots, deeper mechanics and potential for engaging gameplay are starting to emerge, prompting a desire for further exploration.
NBA 2K27 tops US August charts, becomes third-best selling game of 2026 | US Monthly Charts
NBA 2K27 topped the US sales charts for August 2026, becoming the third-best-selling game of the year according to Circana data. New releases like Madden NFL 27 and Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls also performed well. Overall consumer spending on video games in the US fell 9% in August, with hardware unit sales reaching their lowest point since 2013, though PlayStation 5 hardware sales saw a 17% increase.
Marvel Rivals lookalike Project Comet is another free-to-play game coming soon
A leaked trailer for Project Comet, a new free-to-play action RPG from Scopely, has surfaced, suggesting a game similar in style to Marvel Rivals. The mobile title, which may also come to PC with crossplay, features characters like Spider-Man and Doctor Strange teaming up. This follows NetEase's earlier mobile title Marvel Mystic Mayhem, which was shut down.
Witcher Fans Are Eating Well
Fans of The Witcher franchise have numerous upcoming projects to anticipate, including The Witcher 3 Remastered, releasing September 29. Future releases include the expansion Songs of the Past in 2027, The Witcher 4 in 2028 focusing on Ciri, and potentially The Witcher 5 and 6 by 2034. Andrzej Sapkowski also plans to finish the next novel in the series by 2027.
MMOs You’ve Never Heard Of: Illyros, Valdrys, and Outer Ring
This roundup highlights three lesser-known MMOs: Illyros, a mobile game with Soulslike combat inspired by ancient Balkan peoples; Outer Ring, a free-to-play sci-fi MMO from SOREDI Games featuring various PvP modes; and Valdrys, a buy-to-play fantasy MMO with classes, dungeons, and a PvP area. The article notes that some store page art for Valdrys was AI-generated.
FC Mobile codes (September 2026) for Player Cards, Draft Vouchers, and more
This guide provides active redemption codes for FC Mobile, offering rewards like Player Cards, Draft Vouchers, and Rank Up Points. It also explains how to redeem these codes on the official EA website and lists several recently expired codes for reference.
Game Freak Announces New Game Ame no Chi Hare Onna for Mobile!
Game Freak has announced Ame no Chi Hare Onna, a free-to-play mobile game set to release in Japan this winter. Directed by Shigeru Ohmori, the game is a magical girl/weather-based title where players fight sentient trash monsters using real-world weather data. The Pokémon developer confirmed that no Pokémon will be featured in this new IP.
Pokemon devs reveal magical girl "laundry game" that uses real-life weather data, and Game Freak is bringing…
Game Freak, known for the Pokemon series, has announced a new free-to-play mobile game for iOS and Android in Japan titled "Ame no Chi Hare Onna." Directed by Shigeru Ohmori, the game is described as a "laundry game" that incorporates real-world weather data into its gameplay. The studio also has "Pokemon Winds and Waves" scheduled for release next year.
Game Freak reveals Rainy Day, Sunny Girl mobile title
Game Freak, known for its work on Pokémon, has announced a new colorful mobile game for iOS and Android titled Rainy Day, Sunny Girl. The game will feature magical girls who draw power from real-world weather data in Japan, a concept inspired by a laundry forecast idea.
The 2026 IGG World Championship Crowns A New Set of Champions
The 2026 IGG World Championship, held in Singapore, concluded with new champions crowned across Viking Rise, Doomsday: Last Survivors, and Lords Mobile. The event set a Guinness World Record for most contributions to an online calligram art and awarded over $400,000 in prizes. Major announcements included collaborations between Lords Mobile and Doomsday: Last Survivors with Dune: Part Three.
Lego Digital Play acquires mobile studio Offroad Games
Lego Digital Play has acquired the UK-based mobile studio Offroad Games, which was founded by former Space Ape Games employees. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, and Offroad Games will announce its operational structure within Lego Digital Play at a later date. Offroad Games was established in March 2025.
Best new mobile games on iOS and Android – September 2026 round-up
This September 2026 round-up highlights new mobile game releases for iOS and Android, including Lara Croft And The Temple Of Osiris, the free update for Ball x Pit, and the puzzle game Servant Of The Lake. Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor receives a paid expansion, while Chillquarium offers a relaxing idle experience. Galactic Outlaw: Tower Defence is criticized for its microtransactions and lack of engaging gameplay.
Supercell's acquisition of Metacore expected to close this month
Supercell is set to acquire Metacore, the developer of Merge Mansion, with the deal expected to close by the end of September. This acquisition is part of a broader trend of restructuring in the mobile game industry. Metacore's CEO Mika Tammenkoski expressed excitement about the opportunities this partnership presents for the game's long-term success.
One Of The Coziest Games Of The Year Is Helping Crunchyroll Game Vault Grow Even Bigger
Crunchyroll is expanding its Game Vault perk for Mega and Ultimate Fan subscribers, adding over 100 ad-free mobile games. New titles include the cozy electronics repair simulator ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs, Baki Hanma: Blood Arena, Little Goody Two Shoes, Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley, Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon, and Streets of Rage 4.
