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A brand new Katamari game is coming to PC and consoles in October
AppWizard
July 31, 2025

A brand new Katamari game is coming to PC and consoles in October

Bandai Namco will release a new game titled Once Upon a Katamari on October 24, available digitally on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. This is the first new console entry in the Katamari Damacy series since Touch My Katamari in 2011. The game features players rolling a katamari ball to collect objects from various historical eras, with the narrative involving the Prince restoring order after the King of All Cosmos causes chaos. It includes power-ups, 68 customizable cousin characters, and a four-player battle mode called KatamariBall. The series has seen several mobile spin-offs and remakes, but Once Upon a Katamari is the first non-mobile game in 14 years.
Google quietly launches HTML5 games hub Instant Games on select Android devices
BetaBeacon
June 25, 2025

Google quietly launches HTML5 games hub Instant Games on select Android devices

Google has quietly launched a new app called Instant Games on the Play Store. This app offers a variety of HTML5 games that users can explore, filter by categories, search for specific titles, and mark favorites. Some of the games featured include Banana Run, 99 Balls, Billiards Classic, and Om Nom Run. The app aims to provide easy access to games without the need for additional downloads and is currently only accessible on select Android devices.
Apple's new gaming app could do what Google Play Games never did
BetaBeacon
May 28, 2025

Apple’s new gaming app could do what Google Play Games never did

Apple is planning to launch a new gaming app that will be preinstalled on iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple TVs. The app will centralize user activity, achievements, leaderboards, communications, and more, as well as promote Apple Arcade. The app will also support third-party titles downloaded outside the App Store on Macs.
Best new mobile games on iOS and Android - May 2025 round-up
BetaBeacon
May 5, 2025

Best new mobile games on iOS and Android – May 2025 round-up

- Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE is a game included with Apple Arcade subscription where players roll katamari to make them bigger in a mock livestream format. - The gameplay of Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE remains similar to its original version from 2004, with some minor changes in controls and influencer window dressing.
Apple TV+ crosses enemy lines, will be available as an Android app starting today
AppWizard
February 12, 2025

Apple TV+ crosses enemy lines, will be available as an Android app starting today

Apple has integrated its Apple TV+ subscription service within the Android and Google TV applications, allowing users to subscribe through Google’s payment system. Apple TV+ is priced at .99 per month, with a bundled Apple One subscription available for .95 per month, which includes 2TB of iCloud storage, Apple Music, and Apple Arcade. New users can access a seven-day free trial of Apple TV+. The MLS Season Pass is available as a standalone subscription for .99 per month or for the entire season, with discounts for subscribers who opt for both Apple TV+ and the MLS Season Pass. Apple TV+ features original programming like Ted Lasso, Slow Horses, and Severance but has struggled to match subscriber numbers with competitors, reportedly having invested approximately billion in original content while holding only about 10 percent of Netflix's subscriber base.
Best new mobile games on iOS and Android - February 2025 round-up
BetaBeacon
February 7, 2025

Best new mobile games on iOS and Android – February 2025 round-up

- Sniper Elite 4 is available on iOS for free, but the full game costs £19.99 and has touchscreen control issues. - Archero 2 is a free game on iOS and Android that is similar to its predecessor with some new power-ups and events. - Letterlike is a word-based roguelite game available on iOS and Android for £4.99 with a score of 8/10. - Dungeons Of Dreadrock 2: The Dread King’s Secret is a puzzle game available on iOS and Android for £7.99 with challenging puzzles. - LOK Digital is a crossword-style puzzle game available on iOS and Android for free or £5.99 for the full game with a score of 8/10. - Skate City: New York is a minimalist skating game on iOS included with Apple Arcade subscription with a score of 6/10. - Super Farming Boy is a kinetic farm management game on iOS for £7.99 with a unique gameplay loop and a score of 8/10. - Turnip Boy Robs A Bank is a pixel art roguelite game available on iOS and Android for £4.99 with character-driven mechanics and a score of 7/10.
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