Mobile Business / 2026-08-28
Mobile gaming's direct-to-consumer shift is becoming harder to ignore
Sensor Tower data demonstrates massive growth in publisher direct-to-consumer web shops, allowing developers to bypass standard app-store fees.
Mobile Game News
Android, iOS, live-game, esports, and handheld coverage from the mobile gaming desk.
The Gameforce Mobile news desk publishes compact daily reports on new mobile game releases, live-service updates, redeem codes, soft launches, hardware, and the mobile games industry, with sources named in every story.
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Mobile Business / 2026-08-28
The mobile games market's brutal discovery problem is changing launch strategy
With only 2,500 of 190,000 mobile games hitting 500k downloads annually, studios pivot toward cross-platform IP, pre-registration campaigns, and viral formats.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-27
Dave the Diver makes its mobile debut on iOS and Android
Mintrocket's acclaimed indie hit Dave the Diver launches on iOS and Android today, bringing underwater exploration and sushi restaurant management to mobile.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-27
Plants on Fire: Attack & Defend launches today on mobile
Lane-based strategy game Plants on Fire: Attack & Defend launches today on mobile, challenging players to balance economic growth and defense waves.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-27
Monster Hunter Outlanders begins pre-registration after revealing original Elder Dragon Ruger Aidal
Capcom and TiMi Studio Group open mobile pre-registration for Monster Hunter Outlanders at Gamescom and reveal new original Elder Dragon Ruger Aidal.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-27
ANANTA's January 15, 2027 launch gives NetEase's urban RPG a firm mobile target
NetEase and Naked Rain lock in a January 15, 2027 release date for urban anime open-world RPG ANANTA across iOS, Android, PC, and PlayStation 5.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-27
Silver Palace carries 10 million pre-registrations into Gamescom spotlight
Elementa's UE5 Victorian detective action RPG Silver Palace surpasses 10 million pre-registrations and earns a Best Mobile Game nod at Gamescom.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-27
Roco Kingdom confirms global mobile release as creature-collecting race gets busier
Morefun Studio confirms an international global release for creature-collecting RPG Roco Kingdom on iOS, Android, PC, and modern consoles.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-27
Aniimo locks September 23 mobile release after Gamescom showing
Pawprint Studio and Kingsglory set September 23 for Aniimo's mobile debut on iOS and Android, following its mid-September console and PC release.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-27
Fareidolia prepares Tokyo Game Show debut after Nexon drops Project RX name
Nexon Games officially rebrands Project RX as Fareidolia and readies a playable UE5 build for Tokyo Game Show alongside an upcoming September 17 trailer.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-27
Azur Promilia opens iOS and Android pre-registration
Manjuu Games opens iOS and Android store pre-registration for Azur Promilia, blending open-world exploration, creature companions, and farming.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-27
Sea of Remnants takes the Gamescom stage today as NetEase builds awareness for its mobile RPG
NetEase showcases stylized nautical RPG Sea of Remnants on stage at Gamescom in Cologne, highlighting its archipelago exploration and turn-based combat.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-27
Pixel Gun 2 arrives as the blocky mobile shooter gets a new generation
Voxel shooter sequel Pixel Gun 2 debuts on iOS and Android, updating the classic blocky multiplayer action with modern controls and frame rates.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-27
Tiny Room Stories Eclipse expands escape-room investigation on mobile
Tiny Room Stories Eclipse launches on mobile, bringing rotational perspective puzzle-solving, escape-room environments, and tactile touch logic.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-27
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Boom brings explosive retro action to phones
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Boom arrives on mobile, delivering arcade boomer-shooter gunplay and chunky retro visuals optimized for short phone sessions.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-27
Ultrapool turns billiards into a mobile roguelite built around broken combinations
Ultrapool launches on iOS and Android, turning standard billiards shots into escalating roguelite runs with stacked modifiers and score-multiplying balls.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-27
Guidus One brings vertical one-handed roguelike design to mobile
Developer Izzle launches Guidus One on iOS and Android with portrait-oriented, one-handed pixel-art dungeon crawling and customizable Karma perks.
Mobile Games / 2026-08-27
Dogpile's dog-merging roguelike finds a natural home on touchscreen
Dogpile blends Suika-style animal merging with roguelike tag synergies on mobile, offering a free introductory deck and one-time full game unlock.
Mobile Updates / 2026-08-27
Disney Speedstorm's Lumina Fest enters its first full week
Disney Speedstorm's Lumina Fest enters its first full week through September 12, featuring rotating character challenges and exclusive festival rewards.
Mobile Updates / 2026-08-27
Once Human Version 3.0.4 continues rapid mobile refinement
NetEase deploys Version 3.0.4 for Once Human across mobile and PC, optimizing touchscreen inventory management and balancing live survival systems.
Mobile Updates / 2026-08-27
Monster Hunter Now keeps Summer of Hunters 2026 active with boosted hunts
Niantic and Capcom boost hunts and gathering points in Monster Hunter Now during the ongoing Summer of Hunters 2026 location-based event.
Industry / 2026-08-27
GamingonPhone Awards 2026 voting keeps mobile communities campaigning
Public voting remains active for the GamingonPhone Awards 2026 across Game of the Year and Ongoing Game categories ahead of the October Bangkok gala.
Hardware / 2026-08-27
Samsung's August Galaxy Event happens today with a new S26-family phone coming
Samsung holds its August Galaxy Event today at 12:00 UTC, where the Galaxy S26 FE is widely expected to debut with an Exynos 2500 chip and Galaxy AI.
Hardware / 2026-08-27
Lava Bold N4 Lite launches today into India's fiercely competitive budget market
Lava launches the Bold N4 Lite in India today, targeting the budget Android smartphone market with clean software and accessible pricing.