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Following its nomination for 'game of the year' at the 2024 Game Awards, Balatro has seen a surge in sales on mobile platforms.

Following multiple delays, Microsoft exec Sarah Bond has now explained why the new Xbox app for Android has yet to materialise.

Developed by a single person, Balatro is a unique poker-themed rogue-like deckbuilder which launched back in February to a wave of success – selling over 1 million copies in just a month. Thanks to its relatively simple controls, the game is perfectly suited to a mobile port. Finally, Balatro is …

One of the most popular entries in the Naruto video game sphere is 2008’s Ultimate Ninja Storm. Initially released exclusively on the PlayStation 3, the game is now making its way onto iOS and Android. For the uninitiated, Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm is a 1v1 3D fighter with flashy combat …

Developed by a single person, Balatro is a unique poker-themed rogue-like deckbuilder which launched back in February to a wave of success – selling over 1 million copies in just a month. Thanks to its relatively simple controls, the game is perfectly suited to a mobile port. Finally, Balatro is …

Netflix has in the past few years been branching out of just films and tv shows, adding an increasing number of games to its streaming service. By far the biggest push came in December of last year when the GTA Trilogy was added. This seems to have garnered quite a …

After years of legal battles and all sorts of shenanigans, Epic Games’ relationship with Apple has come to a mutual standstill – thanks to the EU’s new Digital Markets Act. With the law now in effect, Epic Games have announced that its Epic Games Store is coming to mobile devices …

Earlier this month, we reported on a rumour claiming that SEGA are preparing to launch a Sonic the Hedgehog themed Fall Guys-like experience for mobile devices. The leaker has since returned with even more claims, revealing that the publisher is in fact working on 3 separate Sonic games for the …

Next week, Death Stranding Director’s Cut will arrive on Apple’s latest iPhones, marking one of the first AAA titles to be ported to mobile platforms. In anticipation of its release, the mobile controller hardware maker Backbone has announced a limited edition Death Stranding themed USB-C controller. Making the announcement on …

Plants vs Zombies is a classic lane-based tower defence game which released back in 2009 to a great deal of success. Since then, the game has gotten one sequel and multiple spin-offs. Going back to its roots however, PVZ3 will once again see players defending Neighborville from a swarm of zombies. …

Following a solid 10 years of less-than-stellar Sonic releases, the Blue Blur has had somewhat of a resurgence as of late – with the likes of Sonic Frontiers reinventing the series and the live action Sonic films releasing to great success. SEGA looks set to keep the momentum going with …

Following the success of Persona 5, ATLUS have been pushed into the limelight, with the studio tackling new games, IPs and platforms. According to one insider, ATLUS is currently working on multiple games for Netflix. As shared by a notable ATLUS leaker, the Persona and Shin Megami Tensei creators are …

Delving into the mobile gaming ecosystem can sometimes feel like a foreign experience for those who mainly engage with the medium through consoles or PC. While there are some familiar faces, 2023’s top-grossing mobile games have now been revealed – showcasing a number of surprise additions. As reported by ‘mobilegamer.biz’, …

The mobile gaming market has been an increasing focus for many companies in recent years, in particular when it comes to bringing full-blown console titles to smartphones. Following the likes of Netflix Games, Anime streaming service Crunchyroll has now announced the ‘Crunchyroll Game Vault’. Making the announcement on their blog, …

Smartphones are much more powerful than they are given credit for, with these portable pocketable machines being able to run many modern video games. We are slowly but surely seeing more console titles making their way over to the platform, with IO Interactive now announcing that their PS2 classic Hitman: …

With all the talk surrounding Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, a 3rd branch of the company is often forgotten about: King. Despite this, the mobile game publisher remains a huge part of the industry, with just one game – Candy Crush Saga – having raked in over $20 Billion since …

For some, Devil May Cry represents the peak of action combat – pushing the genre further with each new entry in the series. Capcom now looks ready to bring this experience to mobile devices, announcing an open beta for Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat. Releasing a trailer onto YouTube, …

Over the past few years we have seen Google hunker down and find its own unique yet refined look and feel for the Android operating system. That said, there is always more which can be improved or changed – and Google seems to be focusing on these elements for Android’s …

Smartphones are low-key the best emulation devices that one could ask for – especially if you have a relatively modern Android Smartphone. Thanks to the tireless work of countless developers you are able to emulate dozens of consoles on smartphones, from the NES to the PlayStation 2 and even the Nintendo Switch. Finally, the much-anticipated Android release for the PS Vita emulator ‘VITA3K’ has gone live.

In an interesting move, Netflix has been amassing a decent collection of indie games which subscribers can play for no additional cost. Following the likes of OXENFREE, Moonlighter and Immortality, the latest game to join the service is the hit arcade-styled side-scroller TMNT Shredder’s Revenge. Available right now, TMNT Shredder’s …

We have seen a decent number of indie developers bring their fully-fledged console/PC games to the mobile platform, with one of the biggest being the hit farming simulator Stardew Valley. Like with many mobile ports however, the game is lagging behind when it comes to updates. Fortunately, the game’s latest …

Over the past many years we have seen the game emulation scene explode in popularity, both in terms of the number of devices capable of emulating older titles, but also thanks to the tireless efforts of the software developers who continuously optimise the emulators to run better and support more …

Xiaomi has two fresh smartphones hitting the UK market this month – the new Xiaomi 12T and the 12T Pro. These are the company's new flagships for the international market, powered by a suite of new technologies, including a new imaging system for enhanced photos and videos.  The Xiaomi 12T …

Razer recently released the Kishi V2 USB-C mobile gaming controller, and after getting my hands on it I can safely say that, objectively speaking, the Razer Kishi V2 is the best mobile gaming controller currently available – though it’s far from perfect...

Niantic hit it big in 2016 with Pokemon GO, creating a Summer trend which saw the game reach millions of fans and in turn made billions in revenue. Unfortunately, the studio’s other projects have been much less successful, with 4 upcoming titles now being cancelled. In a report by Bloomberg …

Subscriptions are seemingly the new hotness when it comes to ensuring recurrent user spending. Making someone pay monthly for what would previously have been a single lump sum makes for greater profits in the long term while also ensuring a stronger likelihood of them remaining within your company's ecosystem. It …

Today’s smartphones are powerful enough to run all kinds of games, from console-like experiences in Genshin Impact to the dozens of systems able to be emulated through the likes of Retroarch. Unfortunately, smartphone controllers have historically left a lot to be desired. The Razer Kishi was one such controller. Finally …

Late last year saw the release of GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, a re-release and remaster of the franchise's first 3D outings. Alongside the confirmation of this remaster was the announcement of a mobile release of this latest ‘Definitive Edition’. Originally intended to launch in the first half …

While the mobile market is often forgotten, it continues to chug along as the single biggest video game sector. An example of this can be seen by none other than Genshin Impact, which has now officially made over $3 Billion on mobile alone. Genshin Impact is one of the biggest …

Almost 3 years ago we reported that Respawn Entertainment had announced that they would be bringing Apex Legends to iOS and Android devices. Since then, we have seen the entire battle royale landscape change and evolve. Finally however, Apex Legends is coming to iOS and Android next week – at …