The South Korean parliament has approved a bill that will prevent app marketplaces from restricting third-party payments, making it the first country to do so. As reported by CNBC, an amendment to the country’s Telecommunications Business Act was passed today and will become law once signed by President Moon Jae-in. The President’s political party have […]
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TOEM, the adorable black and white photography game, is finally coming to Switch next month. In an announcement from the official Twitter account, it’s been revealed the indie title will release on September 17 for PC, PS5, and Nintendo Switch. Announced for Nintendo Switch during an Indie World Direct earlier this year, the charming monochrome […]
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If there are two things that I love in this world, it’s Marvel and RPGs, so when Netmarble first gave us a peek at Marvel Future Revolution in 2020, I immediately knew this game was for me. The company has taken the hugely popular franchise in a different direction on mobile devices, opting for an […]
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A new documentary will shine a light on the iconic video game Lemmings, which is celebrating its 30th birthday this year. The full-length feature, Lemmings 30th: Can You Dig It?, celebrates this icon of Scottish and UK games culture by speaking to the people behind its original success, while also celebrating its legacy in gameplay. […]
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Outplay Entertainment has announced the appointment of industry advisor, Stefan Lampinen, to its board. Bringing more than 25 years of games industry knowledge and expertise, he will support the Outplay management team’s ambitious growth plans. Considered one of the founding fathers of Sweden’s gaming industry, Lampinen has previously held leading positions with EA, Nokia, Microsoft and […]
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India-based midcore mobile developer Studio Sirah has raised $830,000 in seed funding for its India-first mobile games. The funding round was led by Lumikai and including Alexis Bonte (Stillfront Games), Akshat Rathee (Nodwin Games), Roshni Rathi (BCG), Piyush Shah (Inmobi), and Sameer Pitalwalla (Epic Games). Studio Sirah was founded by two brothers, Abhaas Shah and Prateek […]
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The best mobile RPGs feature, at least in some capacity, common tropes that we can also see in their PC and console brethren. Expect wide-open worlds, lengthy and engrossing stories, characters with a high level of depth, and complex systems to learn. Sure, there are plenty of ‘RPGs’ on mobile that feature none of the […]
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After being in early access for a while, the toy-like town-builder Townscaper gathered a lot of attention, earning itself a firm spot on my radar. After shadow dropping to Switch during the Gamescom Awesome Indie Showcase, I knew I finally had to try it. Townscaper is an extremely simple but satisfying experience. I am a […]
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If you’re looking to save some money, but maximize your fun profits on Nintendo Switch, you’re in luck. There’s a treasure trove of quality titles that cost absolutely nothing to download and start playing, though be sure to check each for microtransactions and payment methods. Whether you’re in the mood to squad up and nab […]
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China has enforced new regulations to curb the amount of time minors are allowed to play online games. The new rules will permit under 18s three hours per week to play games, limited to an hour a day from Friday to Sunday between the hours of 20:00 to 21:00. They will also be able to […]
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