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Pokémon fans, mark your calendars. Nintendo is set to air a new Pokémon Direct on January 9 at 9:30 AM Eastern. “Tune in on 1/9 for roughly 20 minutes of new Pokémon information in a livestreamed Pokémon Direct presentation,” Nintendo says on YouTube. It’s not exactly clear what they might be announcing since the franchise has already … Read more
Nintendo has announced four new heroes for their Fire Emblem Heroes tactical role-playing game. The Heir of Light heroes being added are Shannan, Altena, Ced, and Larcei. There’s also a new story chapter called Gullinkambi that is included as part of the planned update. The new content goes live on January 9 at 2 AM … Read more
If you haven’t heard of it yet, Warhammer: Odyssey is an upcoming MMORPG for mobile. While a mobile MMORPG has been done before, just the thought of this type of game on a smartphone immediately elicits both intrigue and skepticism. It’s that intrigue that led us to interview James York, a co-founder at Virtual Realms, … Read more
2019 was a good year for gaming. The video game industry topped $120 billion in revenue for 2019. Epic Games’ Fortnite alone accounted for $1.8 billion of that total. That’s according to a new report from the Nielsen-owned SuperData. The year-over-year growth rate was 4 percent for 2019. It’s expected to remain steady in 2020, … Read more
The 3D action shooter Azur Lane: Crosswave launches on the PS4 and on Steam in February 2020. It will have both a digital release and a physical limited edition. Azur Lane was originally released as a mobile game in China back in 2017 for iOS and Android platforms. The game reached critical acclaim in Asia, hitting 5 million … Read more
When Apple Arcade launched earlier this fall, the subscription service cost $4.99 a month. Now Apple is also introducing a $49.99 annual subscription option. If you were to pay monthly, Apple Arcade would come to $59.88 a year. In comparison, the new annual subscription option will save you $10. Or put another way, for the … Read more
The Game Awards 2019 was held Thursday night in LA. And while there were some surprise game announcements as well as the unveiling of the Xbox Series X, there were also some surprise winners. The annual awards ceremony honors achievements in the video game industry, highlights new games coming out next year and beyond, and … Read more
Square Enix announced today that The Last Remnant Remastered is now available on mobile devices. Originally released in 2008 for Xbox 360, the game was recently remastered for the Nintendo Switch and PS4. The mobile version is available for $19.99 through the App Store and Google Play. The popular JRPG takes players on a timeless adventure. It’s the … Read more
Ten years ago today, the first Angry Birds game was released on the App Store. The game that started it all would morph into an entertainment juggernaut, spawning two animated films and billions of licensed products sold. Angry Birds is an early example of mobile gaming’s appeal to a broad audience. Its instantly fun gameplay became a … Read more
The Elder Scrolls: Legends is getting the ax, at least as far as major new content is concerned. Bethesda announced over the weekend that it has “put any new content development or releases” of the free-to-play digital card game “on hold for the foreseeable future.” While players can still download and play The Elder Scrolls: … Read more
Farming Simulator 20 launches today on Nintendo Switch, Android, and iOS devices. Players can take to the farm life with over 100 faithfully-reproduced farming vehicles and tools. This year’s game also has new machinery, crops, as well as a whole new North American environment to explore and develop. You will also tend to livestock of pigs, … Read more
It’s Thanksgiving in the United States, a time to gather with family, eat tasty food, and reflect on our blessings. As a gamer, it’s also as good of a time as ever to reflect on what makes gaming special. Let’s face it. While most of the people who are reading this presumably love this industry, … Read more
Activision has released a limited time zombies mode for Call of Duty: Mobile on Android and iOS devices. In zombies, players choose between two different modes: Raid or Endless Survival. The classic zombies map Shi No Numa, which originally appeared in Call of Duty: World at War, is included as part of the update. Play … Read more
The Game Awards has announced the categories and nominees for this year’s show, which is scheduled to air live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Thursday, December 12, 2019. The Game Awards 2019 will be livestreamed for free on more than 45 different platforms around the world and at thegameawards.com. In addition, the show … Read more
Rebel Cops is coming to Android and iOS devices “soon.” The This is the Police spin-off is a turned-based tactical strategy game. You lead a “ragtag squad of cops” in a rebellion against a crime lord who takes over their town. “As the notorious crime lord Victor Zuev takes control of the town of Ripton, … Read more
Ubisoft is bringing the free-to-play fighting game Brawlhalla to mobile devices next year, the company announced today at the Brawlhalla World Championship in Atlanta. Choosing among nearly 50 unique fighters, players can jump into single-player and co-op modes as well as online and local competitions. In addition, players can also play as epic crossovers like … Read more
Nintendo will be updating its mobile-focused Mario Kart Tour this coming week with a new winter-themed tour. The new tour update will go live on Wednesday at 1 AM Eastern. As with all tours, it will last for two weeks. Nintendo has yet to name any new tracks or reveal a new character, but a … Read more
If you’re a fan of mecha anime from the ’80s and ’90s, there’s a new side-scrolling run-and-gun shooter out called Star Titan. It’s out now on Android and iOS devices. Star Titan combines 2.5D graphics, fast-paced combat, and four distinct levels featuring atmospheric lighting and particle effects. You can play as two unique mechs at launch: … Read more
