ASUS is set to launch the ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet at CES 2025, featuring AMD’s new “Strix Halo” APUs. The 16-core Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and 12-core Ryzen AI Max 390 will power the device, boasting a 13.4-inch, 180Hz display and LPDDR5X RAM. Early leaks suggest it will outperform the current generation, setting a new standard for mobile gaming.
Chinese modders have created a PlayStation 5 laptop using a 3D-printed chassis and the PS5’s internal components. This impressive device features a 17.3-inch 4K 60Hz display and a full-sized keyboard, but is quite loud (71.3dB) and requires a power cord. Despite the drawbacks, the creation is a significant feat of engineering.
The latest Pokémon Trading Card Game mobile entry, Pokémon TCG Pocket, has achieved massive success, generating over $12 million in revenue within its first four days of launch. This success is driven by strong performance in Japan, the US, and iOS users, demonstrating the enduring appeal of the Pokémon franchise across various formats.
Dimple Kapadia, the legendary Bollywood actress, opens up about her aversion to social media, her preference for mobile gaming, and her complex relationship with fame. She reveals why she finds solace in the digital realm of fantasy games and what it means to her to be considered an icon.
JPMorgan analysts are optimistic about mobile gaming trends and expect console gaming spending to rise in 2024 due to a strong game lineup. The firm updated its outlook on Roblox, Applovin, and Electronic Arts, highlighting their potential for growth and outlining their strategies for capturing market share.
Bungie and NetEase Games have announced Destiny: Rising, a new mobile spin-off set in a pre-Destiny timeline. This free-to-play RPG shooter will offer PvE and PvP content, including a campaign, co-op strikes, raids, and a unique PvP mode. The game will be available on iOS and Android and is set to enter its first closed alpha test this November.
The landmark Epic Games v Google antitrust case has led to a major victory for mobile gaming. A federal judge has ordered Google to open up the Play Store, allowing alternative app stores like Xbox and Epic Games to sell games directly to consumers. This means Xbox will launch its mobile store within its Android app in November, opening up a new avenue for gamers to access and purchase Xbox titles.
In a landmark ruling, Judge James Donato ordered Google to allow competing app stores and payment systems on its Play Store for the next three years. This victory for Epic Games could significantly impact Google’s mobile business and revenue. Google, however, is appealing the decision.
Epic Games is expanding its popular free game program to the mobile version of the Epic Games Store. This move, coupled with a recent court ruling against Google, opens the door for Android users to access these free games directly within the Google Play Store without additional steps.
Palworld, the monster-catching survival game, has officially launched on PlayStation 5 in Japan, following a delayed release potentially related to Nintendo’s lawsuit against Pocketpair over alleged patent infringements. Meanwhile, Pocketpair has partnered with Krafton to bring the game to mobile platforms.
