Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket releases an event it doesn’t have the card depth to keep interesting
Another day, another gripe about Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket. Today, it is the two new events that have been announced. It might be surprising to hear, but one of them I actually like, but as for the other one, prepare for the customary complaining.
Let’s start with the lovely news; a free promo card for all! The Pokemon Company is giving this away to commemorate 40 billion cards being acquired worldwide by all players. This is a fabulous amount that is only slightly let down by no doubt 99% of them being low-rarity duplicates. I base this on my own experience still not completing the Mystical Island binder of 68 cards despite opening a huge number of packs.
Top Mobile Game Discounts
Every day, we pick out a curated list of the best mobile discounts on the App Store and post them here. This list won't be comprehensive, but it every game on it is recommended. Feel free to check out the coverage we did on them in the links below to further vet these discounted games before you decide to buy:
Games marked with an asterisk(*) denote that the entire developer/publisher’s catalog is discounted, despite the fact that all of their games may not be listed here.
Cytus II (Free)
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The Bug Butcher (Free)
Card Hog (Free)
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Finding Paradise ($ 3.99)
Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket announces raft of restrictions for its upcoming trading feature
There are times when I feel like I might attack Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket too much, but then the developers make another shocking decision. As an example, we recently had an announcement about how trading will be implemented, and it is pretty much the worst-case scenario.
To start with, trades can only be done between friends, which is understandable. And this is the end of the reasonable restrictions. Only cards with a rarity of one to four, and also one star can be traded. On top of this, you must be using cards of the same rarity.
KartRider Rush+ hits a big milestone by reaching Season 30
Despite the regularity of the updates that Nexon puts out for KartRider Rush+, I never really properly clocked the number until now. KRR+ has now released its 30th Season, which is pretty impressive. The name is not though; The World 2. Criticism aside, we can expect the usual unveiling of karts, characters, and courses.
Let’s start with what everyone loves the most; the karts. There are quite a few, starting with the highlighted Mantis Sentinel and Matis Spirit. As well as these we have five item karts in Black Tortoise, Dragon Wagon, Cloud Hot Air Balloon, Food Truck and Lolly Lapper. Finally, we top off three three speed karts; New Wind Edge, Venom Blitzer and Shadow Fox.
Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket releases Part 2 of its generously referred to “event”
For all its’ fanfare when it was released, and I was one of those in the mass of excited bodies, Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket has been underwhelming. Even its latest event, which recently kicked off, the Wonder Pick Event Part 2, had been a bit of a whimper.
To start off, it has hardly been a proper update has it? As the name suggests it is continuing the work that Part 1 started last week, and that had more content. Pretty much all we have is the addition of a few new Blastoise items in the event shop, which is okay at best.
Strap in for some zany felonious fun with Turnip Boy Robs a Bank
Whilst we all deeply love the involved worlds and storytelling of a Witcher 3 or a Final Fantasy, sometimes we just have silly, stupid fun, and that is what Snoozy Kazoo is serving up. You can now get your hands on Turnip Boy Robs a Bank for mobile and revel in the anarchy.
This is the second game in this series following Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion because vegetables get up to a lot more fugitive fun than we all thought. As you might have deduced by the names, both the game and the developer, we aren't in for an epic world-ending story here, just a thoroughly enjoyable stupid time.
Apple Arcade subscribers are in for a treat as RPG royalty, Final Fantasy, arrives to the service
Today is a good day for two reasons. First of all, the first Final Fantasy is coming to Apple Arcade for subscribers to have a field day with. Technically named Final Fantasy+. Secondly, this article is a flimsy pretext for me to discuss one of my all-time favourite series.
Final Fantasy is one of those franchises that you would have heard of even if you have only played Snake on a Nokia. Even the tale around its name is legendary. If you believe the story, it was to be Square's “final” attempt at avoiding bankruptcy. In reality, according to interviews with Hironobu Sakaguchi, father of the franchise, the title merely meant it was his final attempt to become a successful game developer.
Zenless Zone Zero introduces multiple characters and modes in new version
HoYo is looking to ring in the New Year with Zenless Zone Zero version 1.5 placing famous in-game singer Astra Yao on the stage. She will perform at Starloop, with her trusty bodyguard Evelyn and the Proxy keeping watch for any and all conspiracies threatening the concert.
You will be able to recruit the star of the show as an S-Rank Ether Support, and she sounds pretty interesting. Astra can enter the Idyllic Cadenza state, boosting her team's attack. She will even stick around to buff should you switch members, which is perfect for a burst window. You can also use her Ultimate to heal everyone, an extra bonus.
Make gaming with friends simpler thanks to the new Club feature in Play Together
HAEGIN has announced the latest addition to their social networking game Play Together, called the Club system. Whilst I initially read this and thought, surely they can be encouraging young players to start going to nightclubs, turns out it is just their way of saying a Clan-like system.
Misleading name aside, seriously I can’t be the only person to see Social and Club and immediately think of alcohol, Clubs are a way to get all your friends in one place for some innocent fun. It allows those of a similar mindset to communicate in Members-only chats, and to trade collectible cards to unlock rewards.
Food Rush will have you rushing to fulfil hungry customers' orders on Android
In case you missed it, Firepath Games has officially launched its fast-paced cooking sim titled Food Rush, challenging you to manage your own restaurant and serve up culinary delights for your customers. Whip your masterful dishes into shape in the kitchen, then match your customers' orders with your food to keep them coming back for more.
In Food Rush, you'll grill mouthwatering burgers and bake scrumptious desserts to keep your diner afloat. Once the customers and the orders start pouring in, you'll need to keep your wits about you to fulfil all those demands. Your time management and operations efficiency need to be top-tier - not to mention you also need to upgrade your appliances and unlock new cuisines to grow your restaurant.
PUBG Mobile gets a beautiful makeover for version 3.6 and introduces Sacred Quartet mode
Before we start with this, let's all take a moment to look above this text and admire that fantastic artwork. I love it so much. Anyway! PUBG Mobile has launched its version 3.6 update, which adds a host of changes, chief among being the Sacred Quartet mode.
Until March 5th, you can engage with this mode, complete with a beautiful floating sanctuary that is spilling out with elemental energy. Here you can interact with devices such as Fire Stones, Water Geysers, and Wood Vines to unlock special treasures. You can also access the Mystic Enclave by means of transport throughout the map for a spot of meditation and quiet contemplation.
Start building your New Year resolutions with video games in Habit Kingdom
With the New Year upon, the offices of the world have erupted into that one question asked each January; what are your resolutions? You can have the best will in the world, but sticking to these elusive little buggers is incredibly difficult, however, Habit Kingdom is a new app aiming to fix this.
When I first scanned the title I misread it as Hobbit Kingdom and got excited for some good old Tolkien fun. After noticing my error, I was a little disappointed, but then it was replaced with great wonder. I struggle with sticking with these self-improvement things like eating right and walking, so could an app help?
Celebrate six years of UNO! Mobile with special events and a mammoth tournament
If you want to make a successful video game then you couldn’t really get much more of an advantage by starting with one of the world's biggest card games. This is what Mattel163 did with UNO! Mobile, and, as you will expect, I am about to rattle off some impressive numbers.
UNO! Mobile launched in 2019, which is now somehow six years ago even though it feels like six hours. Since then it has amassed over 400 million players, who have played over 30 billion games. That's 75 matches per player, although I personally have done a lot more.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross introduces its first UR Double Hero
There are some exciting times to hand with The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross making it a New Year to remember. The New Year Festival 2025 is packing January full of fruitful events to clear and introduce the first UR double hero for players to recruit. Let’s start with that headline news.
[Light of the Holy War] Elizabeth & Melidoas is the double hero, and it must be said the design is spectacular. I am quite taken by it. To get the most of out this new duo you will need to stack your team with Demons and Goddesses, as two of their skills scale off that.
148Apps Game of the Year 2024 - Unsung Games Edition
For a few years now, I have done some traditional Game of the Year honorifics where I've given props to titles via various categories and finished with the silly exercise of trying to rank the top ten games of the year in an ordered list to declare a "winner."
There's still value in this, I think, but I have nevertheless decided to do something a bit different. Mobile is a strange landscape that feels like it gets stranger every year, and it causes a lot of people to overlook the entire landscape unless some splashy PC or console phenom gets ported. I get the logic here in entirely, and I also think that it would make for a list of games where I say Balatro is a really great game not entirely useful.
So instead I am just going to highlight some mobile titles from this year that I think folks should give a fair shake, even if they haven't heard of them or generally don't play mobile games in any dedicated sense. Here they are below: