The iconic real-time strategy game, Age of Empires, is making its way to mobile devices with a brand-new title that blends classic elements with innovative mobile gameplay. Players will lead their empires, choosing from legendary historical figures like Darius the Great and Joan of Arc, each with unique skills and abilities. Get ready to conquer on October 17th!
Epic Games Store is now available on Android and iOS in the EU, allowing players to access popular titles like Fortnite, Fall Guys, and Rocket League Sideswipe. While this marks a return to mobile for Fortnite, the process is not as straightforward as downloading from traditional app stores. Epic Games is still battling Apple and Google over their control of app marketplaces.
Hasbro’s mobile game Monopoly Go! continues its meteoric rise, generating over $3 billion in revenue since its launch just 14 months ago. This success has propelled Hasbro to the top spot for video game licensing, surpassing even Electronic Arts in terms of revenue generated from a single game. The game’s success has also led Hasbro to raise its revenue guidance for the full year.
NetherRealm Studios, the developer behind Mortal Kombat and Injustice, has reportedly laid off a significant portion of its mobile team, affecting the development of Mortal Kombat: Onslaught and Mortal Kombat Mobile. While the extent of the layoffs is unclear, former employees have indicated that the move impacted a large number of individuals, including QA analysts. The layoffs come at a time when NetherRealm continues to support its other titles, including Mortal Kombat 1, but Warner Bros. Games is focusing on more profitable IPs. NetherRealm and Warner Bros. Games have yet to issue an official statement on the matter.
Arm introduces its Accuracy Super Resolution (ASR) technology, a temporal upscaler based on AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution 2 (FSR2), promising significant improvements in GPU performance on mobile devices. ASR achieves this by reducing GPU usage, leading to power savings and improved thermal performance, ultimately resulting in smoother gaming experiences and extended battery life.
Rabbids: Legends of the Multiverse is a new mobile title that combines deck building and strategy, offering a kid-friendly take on the hybrid genres. In this game, players control an unlucky Rabbid who must battle waves of enemies by summoning allies through cards. The game features strategic gameplay and a simple story set across themed biomes, making it an excellent choice for a quick and entertaining gameplay experience on the go. While not as complex as other strategy games, Rabbids: Legends of the Multiverse offers a fun and accessible way to enjoy deck-building on mobile devices, making it well-suited for Apple Arcade’s platform.
Sega has revealed Sonic Rumble, a multiplayer battle royale game for mobile devices inspired by titles like Fall Guys. Up to 32 players compete, navigating levels with iconic Sonic iconography and retro 2D platformer sections. Character customization and in-game items enhance gameplay. A closed beta runs from May 24 to 26, and the game is expected to fully release in the fall. Sonic Rumble joins other Sonic the Hedgehog games coming this year, including Sonic x Shadow Generations and Sonic Mania Plus on Netflix.
Supercell’s upcoming mobile game, Squad Busters, has garnered over a million pre-registrations and offers rewards for all Supercell titles. Players can pre-register by visiting the official website or app stores and unlocking rewards based on the total number of pre-registrations. The rewards range from in-game currency to exclusive items for Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, Boom Beach, Hay Day, and Squad Busters. As the game’s global release date approaches, more milestones and rewards will be announced.
A groundbreaking report series from Digital Turbine and Qrious Insight reveals the importance of adjusting media strategies to reach audiences that spend more time in mobile game channels. The research highlights how QSR brands could have significantly increased their reach by effectively targeting the Mobile Gaming-First segment.
Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard King raised concerns about potential changes to King’s game development strategy. However, King President Tjodolf Sommestad believes the company will maintain its independence and focus on mobile gaming. Sommestad acknowledges the industry-wide layoffs but remains optimistic about the future of mobile gaming.
