Here every Friday you’ll find big games gone global, fresh soft launches, the latest release dates and everything in between.
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Eggy Party (NetEase)
NetEase’s take on Fall Guys/Stumble Guys-style party platforming is finally out globally on iOS and Android.
It appears to have meatier social and UGC features than its contemporaries, and it’s already been a roaring success in China in particular.
According to Appmagic it has earned NetEase close to $330m already – so it’ll be fascinating to see if it can resonate now take that success worldwide.
Honor of Kings (Level Infinite)
Tencent’s blockbuster MOBA is continuing its international expansion, and is now live in the Middle East, North Africa, Türkiye, CIS and South Asia on both iOS and Android.
Rainbow Six SMOL (Netflix)
Tom Clancy’s gruff and gritty shooter series has been given a cute overhaul in this roguelike shooter. It’s out now on both iOS and Android via Netflix.
Age of Empires Mobile (Xbox Game Studios)
1997 classic Age of Empires is getting a mobile makeover thanks to Tencent’s TiMi Studios. It’s already out on iOS and Android in China under the name Return to Empire, and now Microsoft is preparing to bring it to the rest of the world as part of a ‘first look’ gameplay video to be unveiled later today (February 23rd).
BTS Cooking On: TinyTAN Restaurant (Com2uS)
K-pop stans can now pre-register for this latest mobile game to star BTS. It’s launching in over 170 countries on the App Store and Google Play soon, but there’s no official date yet. Its App Store listing suggests it’ll be coming on April 18, though.
Invincible: Guarding the Globe (Ubisoft)
Based on the Skybound comic and Amazon TV show, this idle squad-based RPG is out now on the App Store and Google Play globally.
NBA Infinite (Level Infinite)
This latest NBA basketball title comes via Tencent’s Level Infinite. It’s free-to-play and out now worldwide on both iOS and Android.
Farming Simulator Kids (Giants Software)
A kids version of Giants Software’s hit sim series is coming to the App Store and Google Play on March 26th, and will cost $2.99.
Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure (Furniture & Mattress)
First revealed back in March 2020, this charming-looking indie puzzle romp is now coming to both iOS and Android via Netflix Games this summer.
Sipher Odyssey (Ather Labs Inc.)
Roguelite action RPG Sipher Odyssey is now available to preorder on both iOS and Android, and is expected to launch on March 8th.
Remortal: A Spiritual Journey (Crescent Moon Games)
First-person auto runner Remortal: A Spiritual Journey from developer Mad Llama has made its debut on the App Store at $2.99. No word on an Android launch yet.
Please, Touch The Artwork 2 (Thomas Waterzooi)
This indie sequel from ex-Hitman developer Thomas Waterzooi has come out of hiding on both the App Store and Google Play. It’s completely free, apparently, and available globally now.
Level Devil – NOT A Troll Game (Unept)
The latest game from cult indie developer Unept is this chaotic and frustrating platformer. It’s free-to-play and available on the App Store only.
