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RuneScape Raises Crafting Cap to 110

Created by: Shawn Zipay

Published: 06-16-2025, 04:09 PM

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RuneScape Raises Crafting Cap to 110

Your grind begins again.

The 110 Crafting update dropped for RuneScape today, raising the Crafting skill level cap from 99 to 110. This means that for you players, there are new materials to find, new crafting methods to learn, new rewards to earn, and "a new hands-on skilling style."

Starbloom threads are newly added to RuneScape. These magical seeds can be acquired "by pickpocketing Draynor's Master Farmers or by collecting item drops from Vilebloom...

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Flappy Bird Released on Epic Games Store... for Android?

Created by: Shawn Zipay

Published: 04-29-2025, 05:35 PM

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Flappy Bird Released on Epic Games Store... for Android?

Uhh...

Would you like to play Flappy Bird? Well, now you can do so again. The iconic mobile game was just released today on Epic Games Store, but the Epic Games Store for Android, not the one that is on PC. This is certainly one of those times where even though I'm the one typing it out, I'm still thinking "what?"

The game that started the craze of countless clones and "tap to flap" games is back on Android now. You can play through Classic mode where...

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Duck Detective is Now Available on Mobile

Created by: Shawn Zipay

Published: 04-09-2025, 04:25 PM

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Duck Detective is Now Available on Mobile

Follow the crumbs of clues to quack the case.

Snapbreak Games is happy to announce that Duck Detective: The Secret Salami is now available on Google Play and the Apple App Store. This fusion of comedy with an old-fashioned mystery-adventure is developed by Happy Broccoli Games.

Duck Detective will have you solving cases, solving puzzles, and enjoying a fair bit of comedy throughout. Can you, as Eugene McQuacklin, solve the mystery of the secret salami?

Duck...

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Pokemon Go Developer Niantic Acquired by Scopely for $3.5 Billion

Created by: Shawn Zipay

Published: 03-12-2025, 04:38 PM

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Pokemon Go Developer Niantic Acquired by Scopely for $3.5 Billion

That's a lot of user data and GPS information that was just sold.

The gaming arm of Niantic was just sold to mobile gaming firm Scopely for $3.5 billion. This includes the transfer of ownership of Pokémon Go to Scopely.

Other titles that changed owners in this deal include Pikmin Bloom and Monster Hunter Now. These titles, along with several other apps, are now under the Scopely umbrella. These titles join existing Scopely games such as Star Trek Fleet Command, Marvel...

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Improving on Greatness: A Review of the HexGaming Phantom Controller with Hall Effect Sticks

Created by: Shawn Zipay

Published: 11-18-2024, 01:26 AM

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Improving on Greatness: A Review of the HexGaming Phantom Controller with Hall Effect Sticks

The already stellar HexGaming Phantom now has a Hall Effect option.

In June 2024, I wrote a review for the Phantom, a then upcoming premium PlayStation 5 controller from HexGaming. My review of the HexGaming Phantom was almost universally glowing. I praised the controller for building off the already solid foundation of the PlayStation 5 DualSense while also adding new features that made a lot of sense. The features and quality improvements were things that made sense and, in my...

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Nintendo Forgets Spotify Exists and Releases Nintendo Music Mobile App

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Published: 10-30-2024, 06:54 PM

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Nintendo Forgets Spotify Exists and Releases Nintendo Music Mobile App

After Alarmo, nothing is off the table.

Nintendo made another huge announcement today. That announcement being the release of Nintendo Music, a new mobile app for iOS and Android devices. It'll be your one stop for listening to classic music from classic Nintendo titles.

The Nintendo Music app will let you listen to soundtracks from games like Donkey Kong Country, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and more. It also includes Nintendo curated...

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Age of Empires is Now Available for Your Phone

Created by: Shawn Zipay

Published: 10-17-2024, 01:08 PM

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Age of Empires is Now Available for Your Phone

Conquer on the go.

Age of Empires Mobile just launched globally on the Apple App Store and Google Play for iOS and Android users respectively. This one comes to your mobile devices courtesy of TiMi Studio Group (Call of Duty: Mobile) and World's Edge (an Xbox Games Studio). It blends familiar gameplay features with some mobile-specific gameplay.

The studios say that this was "built from the ground up for mobile and social play." ...

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NetEase Announces Destiny Rising, A Mobile Prequel Spinoff of Destiny

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Published: 10-14-2024, 05:56 PM

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NetEase Announces Destiny Rising, A Mobile Prequel Spinoff of Destiny

Bungie's involvement in this project is minimal.

A new Destiny game was announced today but it wasn't Destiny 3. It is instead a mobile spin-off title that seems to be something of an alternate history prequel to the Destiny franchise. It's called Destiny: Rising. It's a mobile game, and it's primarily being developed by NetEase with minimal support from Destiny creator Bungie.

Destiny: Rising will be a free-to-play mobile shooter that includes single player content,...

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Balatro Hits Mobile on September 26th

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Published: 09-05-2024, 02:09 PM

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Balatro Hits Mobile on September 26th

Take your addiction on the go.

The popular roguelike deckbuilding game, Balatro, will soon hit mobile devices. On September 26 a mobile release of Balatro will hit Apple Arcade, the iOS App Store, and Android's Google Play. Pre-registrations are available right now.

Balatro was a huge hit when it released on Steam in February 2024. The game went on to sell over two million units over about six months. ...

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Sea of Conquest Updated with New Heroes

Created by: Shawn Zipay

Published: 06-21-2024, 12:11 PM

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Sea of Conquest Updated with New Heroes

New content for you mobile strategy fans.

Ahoy there, landlubbers! The free-to-play strategy game, Sea of Conquest: Pirate War, was just updated with some new content this week. The latest update offers two new Heroes, Sahra and Kartal. The update also kicks off Season 5 for the game with new tactics to master, new areas to explore, and more.

Sea of Conquest has apparently been awarded accolades such as Best Mobile Game: Strategy, Best Mobile Game: Audio Design, and...

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HexGaming Phantom PlayStation 5 Controller Review

Created by: Shawn Zipay

Published: 06-20-2024, 05:32 PM

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HexGaming Phantom PlayStation 5 Controller Review

In a market full of premium controllers, the Phantom manages to come out on top.

The PlayStation 5 DualSense is arguably one of the best first-party controllers to ever exist. This base PS5 controller already features amazing haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, motion controls, a touch pad, and a tried-and-true design that fits comfortably in most everyone's hands. Sony essentially combined some of the best features of the previous-generation PlayStation controllers and then added...

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HexGaming to Launch New 'Ultimate' Phantom Controller

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Published: 05-25-2024, 10:43 PM

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HexGaming to Launch New 'Ultimate' Phantom Controller

Will feature four mappable back buttons, various profiles, swappable joysticks, and more.

HexGaming is about to open a Kickstarter campaign for an upcoming PlayStation 5 and PC compatible controller. The controller is named "Phantom" and it will initially launch in four different color schemes, though the feature set on each will be identical.

The Kickstarter officially begins on May 28, 2024 and is expected to end on July 12, 2024. This Kickstarter appears...

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Xbox Announces Mobile Game Store Just Days After Shuttering a Mobile Game Development Studio

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Published: 05-09-2024, 06:24 PM

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Xbox Announces Mobile Game Store Just Days After Shuttering a Mobile Game Development Studio

Will be another alternative to native Apple and Google stores.

On May 7th, Microsoft shutdown three of their gaming studios. One of those studios was Alpha Dog Games, a development team that specialized in making mobile games such as Mighty Doom.

On May 9th, just two days after shuttering a mobile game studio, Microsoft announced that they are going to launch a mobile game store. According to reporting from Bloomberg, this store will act as an alternative to things like...

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EA Announces Turn-Based Mobile Soccer Game

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Published: 10-11-2023, 02:52 PM

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EA Announces Turn-Based Mobile Soccer Game

In case you wanted to slow things down a bit.

Electronic Arts is releasing another mobile soccer title. This one is a turn-based soccer title that they're calling EA Sports FC Tactical.

The game includes access to over 5,000 authentic players across over 10 of the top leagues. EA Sports FC Tactical will focus on strategies, stamina management, and power-play management. You will be able to take turns and know when to defend, attack, perform skill moves, make shot attempts,...

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Review: RIG 900 MAX HX Wireless Headset

Created by: Shawn Zipay

Published: 10-02-2023, 09:45 PM

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Review: RIG 900 MAX HX Wireless Headset

My new daily driver.

We are once again delving into the world of gaming headsets, this time with a spotlight shining brightly on Nacon's RIG 900 MAX HX. Priced at $249.99 (USD), the 900 MAX HX aims to be a more premium and feature-filled offering than the RIG 600 PRO HS we recently reviewed. Featuring the same dual-wireless connectivity as the 600 PROs, the 900 MAX HX sets itself apart thanks to Dolby Personalized audio support with Dolby Atmos 3D, plus a charging base station, a more...

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