It's like DOOM but different.

Alpha Dog Games and Bethesda Softworks released a new DOOM today. Mighty DOOM is a top-down, single-touch shooter that is free to download right now for iOS and Android devices.

Bethesda notes that anybody who downloads and plays Mighty DOOM before April 20, 2023 will get the Mini Slayer's pack for free. This includes exclusive weapon skins, equipment keys, and Crystals. ...

You want in on these 'Mons? You better fork over the cash, kid.

Niantic, the studio behind the still relatively popular Pokemon GO asked players to stay well away from a Las Vegas park unless they purchased a $30 (USD) content pass.

A special event, called Hoenn, held in Las Vegas' Sunset Park allowed players that owned the in-game pass to enjoy some special activities. These activities were focused on content found in Pokemon Ruby and Pokemon Sapphire. This special event...

The game has also been downloaded over 10 million times.

On June 20, we learned not only that Diablo Immortal's release in China was delayed, but also that the game already pulled in $24 million (USD) through microtransactions. That's how much the game made just in its first two weeks of availability. At the time, I guessed that Diablo Immortal would pull in about $50 million over the course of an entire month.

Now, Mobilegamer.biz reports (on data collected by Appmagi...

Pre-loads are also now available.

Blizzard provides the release roadmap for Diablo Immortal ahead of its launch on June 2. The game, which is now also coming to PC in addition to the mobile releases, is also currently available for pre-load through Battle.net. As it currently stands, Diablo Immortal will not have a rolling launch, but will instead be available to everyone at 10AM (PDT) on the 2nd.

This is being considered an "open beta" release, at least as far...

Do you guys not have PCs?

Diablo Immortal is an upcoming free-to-play action-RPG. The game was originally announced to be a mobile-only title, planned for release on iOS and Android devices, but that has apparently changed ever so slightly.

Diablo Immortal will now also be coming out on the PC in addition to its planned mobile release. It will be out on June 2 on PC as an "open beta" release. PC and mobile and will feature cross-play and cross-progression saves....

There is still no official release date set for the mobile Diablo.

Blizzard has clarified some details about the release date for their upcoming mobile game, Diablo Immortal. As it stands right now, the iOS version of the game lists a release date of June 30, but that is apparently just a placeholder.

The company issued a statement to IGN about the release date situation. ...

Registrations are open now to join the beta.

Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent is an upcoming mobile RPG from Square Enix. The game is obviously based on the Octopath Traveler series and will launch on iOS and Android devices at some point later this year.

Those who are interested in participating in a closed beta test on Android can register starting today. This beta will run from March 22 at 5PM (PT) through April 4 at 11:59PM (PT). You can find out more...

The release also includes the first season of content for the game.

Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier is now available for iOS and Android devices. This is a new battle royale title set in the same world as Final Fantasy VII. This release also coincides with the first season of the game, called "Rise of Shinra."

This entire game and lore surrounding it all takes place in the time period before the events of Final Fantasy VII. You...

The best, most crisp pixels you've ever laid your eyes upon.

Square Enix released Final Fantasy V today as part of their ongoing "Pixel Remaster" series of re-releases. This classic JRPG now includes upgraded pixel-style visuals, improved audio, and other quality of life improvements. Today's release hits PC via Steam and various mobile platforms.

Looking at the Steam page for Final Fantasy V, the going rate is typically $17.99 (USD), with a limited time offer...

The games are limited to Android for now.

Netflix announced today that they are launching their gaming service to over 190 countries, including the United States and Canada. You will need an active Netflix subscription and an Android phone or tablet to play the initial lineup of titles.

Netflix Games will begin to roll out to these countries beginning on November 3. It will apparently be a new section added into the Netflix mobile app that you probably already have installed...

Fight fight fight.

Google is now fighting back against Epic Games as part of the ongoing antitrust litigation between the two companies. A new countersuit was filed by Google against Epic Games and focuses on something called Project Liberty. Project Liberty is the name given to the 2020 plan from Epic that had them adding an alternate payment method to the Android and iOS versions of Fortnite.

This meant that users could bypass paying Apple or Google for purchases made...

Remember, this is the battle royale mobile game.

Square Enix showed off some new gameplay footage this past weekend during their Tokyo Game Show presentation. The company showed off a new trailer along with a look at the game's fifth combat style: Ninja.

The new Ninja style joins the likes of the Warrior, Sorcerer, Monk, and Ranger. The Ninja is highly mobile and comes with a double jump ability. You can throw shuriken stars while stealthily ambushing enemies.
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This is a remaster of the original game from 1991.

It's been 30 years since the North American release of the original ActRaiser for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES for you youngsters). The original game was a solid 2D action platforming affair that also included a fair bit of town-building simulation.

Last night, Square Enix announced Actraiser Renaissance, a remastered release of the classic game that will be coming to the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4,...

They're opening up a dialogue.

Recently, Pokemon Go developer Niantic made some changes to the game that didn't exactly sit right with fans. Specifically, Niantic reverted some changes that they made to the game during the early days of the pandemic (that's still a thing btw). Niantic had made it so that players could interact with Pokestops from further away, something that was a really smart move during this ongoing time of "social distancing."

Unfortunately,...