Mosaic out now for Apple Arcade; coming to PC in December, consoles in 2020

Indie developer Krillbite Studio today released the dark adventure game Mosaic on Apple Arcade for iOS, tvOS, and MacOS. The game is coming to PC on December 5 and consoles in the first quarter of 2020. Mosaic is an atmospheric adventure game about urban isolation and the dread of being a cog in the machine. The … Read more

Bethesda buys MonstroCity developer Alpha Dog Games

Bethesda has acquired the mobile-focused studio Alpha Dog Games, the publisher of big-name PC and console games like Fallout and Elder Scrolls announced today. The studio – which is located in Nova Scotia, Canada – was founded in 2012. Two industry veterans lead the company: Shawn Woods and Jeff Cameron. Their product catalog has focused … Read more

Dragon Quest of the Stars is coming to the US in 2020

Square Enix is bringing Dragon Quest of the Stars to the West in early 2020. The free-to-play mobile game was previously only released in Japan. Dragon Quest of the Stars is already a massive hit in Japan, having achieved over 20 million downloads. In the game, players create their own custom character and two companions … Read more

Mario Kart Tour is out today on iOS and Android

Nintendo is leaning in on mobile games. Mario Kart Tour, out today, is their latest game to come to Android and iOS devices. As we reported in August, the free-to-play mobile game has been in closed beta in select countries for Android. Now that it’s out, we know that you can play the 50cc, 100cc, … Read more

Call of Duty: Mobile launches October 1 on Android and iOS

Call of Duty: Mobile will launch worldwide on October 1, Activision announced on Wednesday. The company is calling Call of Duty: Mobile “the definitive, first-person action experience” that “delivers fan-favorite maps, modes, weapons and characters from across Call of Duty” to mobile devices. Tencent’s Timi studio is developing Call of Duty: Mobile with Activision as the publisher. It … Read more

Pokémon Go Ultra Bonus: Catch Shiny Mewtwo this week

If you haven’t caught a Mewtwo in Pokémon Go, now is a good time to get out a Poké Ball. In addition to adding Gen 5 Pokémon today, developer Niantic says that Mewtwo will be available to challenge in five-star raids starting today and ending on September 23 at 4 PM Eastern. If you’re extra … Read more

Pokémon Go update adds Gen 5 Pokémon today

A new update for Pokémon Go is adding Gen 5 Pokémon to the game starting today. The Gen 5 Pokémon first appeared in Pokémon Black and Pokémon White for the Nintendo DS back in 2010. They originate from the Unova region. As of today, they will start appearing in the wild, in raids, and hatching from eggs. … Read more

Dr. Mario World update adds amusement park world, baby doctors, new assistants

Nintendo has released another new update for their mobile-only puzzle game Dr. Mario World, adding a new world, new doctors, and new assistants. The new world, World 7, is an amusement park theme “littered with meddlesome viruses and tricky stages.” So far, only stages 241 to 260 have been unlocked. The new doctors include a … Read more

Mario Kart Tour lands on Android and iOS on September 25

Nintendo has confirmed the release date for Mario Kart Tour on Android and iOS. The free-to-play mobile game will launch on September 25. The game has been in closed beta in select countries for Android. The game reportedly has a lot of microtransactions for things like unlocking characters. Mario Kart Tour will be the third … Read more

Dr. Mario World gets new world, stages, doctors, and assistants

Nintendo has added a new world, twenty new stages, and three new doctors to their mobile-only puzzle game Dr. Mario World. The newly available World 6 has a mine theme featuring twenty separate levels. You’ll need to clear Worlds 1-5 before you can start playing World 6. You’ll earn a Bob-omb assistant as an area … Read more

Trump’s tax on video game consoles, other electronics delayed until December 15

So far, video games have avoided getting hit in the ongoing trade war between the US and China. That was about to change when the president announced a 10% tariff on video game consoles and other electronics. Now the Trump administration is delaying the import tax on electronics until December 15. The United States Trade … Read more

Journey is out now on iPhone and other iOS devices

Few games in recent memory have left an indelible impression with me. One of them is Journey, the PS3 adventure game that was ported to PS4 and PC via Epic Games Store. It’s now available on iOS devices as well. “Journey is less like a traditional game and more like an interactive work of art,” … Read more

Dr. Mario World Review

I am digging Dr. Mario World. While I never played a whole lot of the original back on the NES or Game Boy, Dr. Mario World has lured me in with its pick-up-and-play casual yet challenging gameplay style. This free-to-play mobile interpretation of the Dr. Mario franchise released exclusively for iOS and Android is surprisingly … Read more

Candy Crush Saga marks release of 5,000th level with special event

Candy Crush Saga is celebrating the release of its 5,000th level with a special event. Starting today, King will make each of the millennial levels available for 24 hours. Here are the dates for the other millennial levels: July 6th – Level 1000July 7th – Level 2000 July 8th – Level 3000 July 9th – … Read more

Dr. Mario World’s multiplayer features revealed

Nintendo has revealed new details about the multiplayer mode for their upcoming mobile puzzle game Dr. Mario World. The iOS and Android game will let you connect with your friends via Facebook or Line, which is a free messaging app. Once connected, you can see your friends’ progress, send hearts, and challenge them in Versus … Read more

Dr. Mario World is coming to Android and iOS in July

Nintendo is bringing its puzzle game Dr. Mario to mobile devices next month. The company confirmed the July 10 release date for Dr. Mario World on Android, iPhone, and other iOS devices during a reveal trailer. According to Nintendo, you’ll need iOS11.0 and up and at least an iPhone 5 or up/iPad/iPod Touch. Android users … Read more

Apple Arcade to launch fall 2019, feature 100 exclusive games

Apple is the latest tech giant to jump into gaming head first. Just one week after Google unveiled its Stadia streaming service, Apple revealed the Apple Arcade game subscription service. Unlike Stadia – which requires a speedy internet connection to stream games to existing phones, tablets, and other supported devices – the Apple Arcade requires … Read more

Sony adds PS4 Remote Play to iPhone and iPad

PS4 owners can now play their library of console games remotely on the iPhone and iPad. Sony rolled out a new PS4 system update and iOS app today adding the feature. Previously, iOS users had to buy pricey third-party apps to remote play on an iPhone or iPad, but that’s not the case anymore. The … Read more