Fortnite, Destiny, Marvel, Warhammer, Big Brother, Mattel Match, Final Fantasy, Peppa Pig and more – Mobilegamer.biz
Mario Bautista
Here every Friday you’ll find the latest global releases, new soft launches and everything in between.
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Fortnite (Epic Games)
And it comes complete with Epic Games’ own payments system, as pictured above, the very same thing that got it kicked off the App Store five years ago and sparked years and years of legal battles between Epic and Apple.
Naturally, Epic is also heavily incentivising use of its payments system through its Epic Rewards program. It announced recently that players will get 20% back in Epic Rewards on all purchases made in Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys using Epic’s payment system. Epic is also launching its own webstore business next month.
Destiny: Rising (NetEase)
Destiny: Rising is now open for pre-reg worldwide through the App Store. A closed beta test is coming for Android players in North America starting on May 29, with pre-reg details to come for Google Play Store players, too. Android owners can continue to pre-register through the game’s website.
Marvel Mystic Mayhem (NetEase)
This team-based tactical RPG, which sees players battling Nightmare as he invades the minds of iconic heroes and villains, will soft launch for Android on June 18 in the Philippines. A global launch on Google Play and the App Store will follow on June 25.
Supremacy: Warhammer 40,000 (Stillfront)
This officially licensed grand strategy game is coming to iOS, Android and PC. It’s in development at Twin Harbour Interactive, which was recently formed following the merger of Supremacy maker Bytro and Conflict of Nations developer Dorado Games.
Big Brother: The Game (Fusebox Games)
This interactive story title from the makers of Love Island: The Game challenges players to compete to be the last person standing in the Big Brother house. It’s available now on Android and iOS.
Mattel Match: Toybox Unlocked (Mattel)
This match game features characters, toys and items from Mattel brands like Barbie, Hot Wheels and Thomas & Friends. Developed by Ava’s Manor and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? maker Uken Games, it’s soft launched in the Philippines and Canada ahead of its official release later this year.
Final Fantasy XIV Mobile (Square Enix)
The mobile version of the popular MMMORPG will be released in China in June, Eurogamer reports. Developed by Tencent’s Lightspeed Studios, it’s scheduled to launch globally at a later date.
The World of Peppa Pig (Netflix)
Featuring games, activities and puzzles, this Peppa Pig title launched this week on Android and iOS for Netflix subscribers, alongside the release of Season 7 of the popular TV show.
Netflix has acquired the streaming rights for Sesame Street too, in a deal that will also allow it to develop video games for both Sesame Street and Sesame Street Mecha Builders, Variety reports.
Open Drive (SpecialEffect)
Gaming charity SpecialEffect is bringing a catalogue of its free and accessible web games to iOS and Android, starting this summer with Open Drive.
These games are designed to be playable using eye movement alone, but also support a range of control options including pads, keyboard, mice, and touch.
Other titles planned for release on mobile include board games like Chess, Checkers and 4 in a Row, marble popping game Mole Miners, space racing game EyeDrive, and a new tower defence game called Badger Badger.
Pachinko Cash – Win Real Money (DNR Game Studio)
This skill-based competitive puzzle game is available now on the App Store. Powered by rewards platform Skillz, it offers cash tournaments in eligible regions.
