Nintendo has released a brand new game exclusively on mobile called Pictonico, which uses the contents of the player's phone's photo album as the basis for its microgames.
Subway Surfers City is set to launch on February 26th for iOS and Android, bringing players to the modern multicultural metropolis of Subway City. The game will feature four distinct districts, new mechanics, and three modes for players to enjoy.
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 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 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.
- 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.
Grand Mountain Adventure 2 is a mobile game that brings snowboarding and skiing to the platform, offering a miniature recreation of mountain life with exploration, time trials, and intuitive touch controls.
