In the MMO Where Winds Meet, players are facing an unexpected challenge from aggressive geese, which have become a topic of discussion in the gaming community. Players have found that tossing these geese into water is an effective strategy, as they can drown without attempting to escape. Despite the game's popularity, with over 10 million pre-registrations and around 160,000 daily concurrent players on Steam, many newcomers are unaware of how to deal with the geese. Players have shared their experiences online, with some expressing confusion and frustration over encounters with the geese, leading to requests for guidance on how to defeat them. The phenomenon echoes the earlier Untitled Goose Game, highlighting the unexpected difficulties posed by these creatures in the game.
Where Winds Meet, a martial arts RPG, received ten million pre-registrations and launched on Steam, attracting hundreds of thousands of players. Initially released in China at the end of 2024, it features a 10th-century China setting with 20 square kilometers of terrain. The game has faced mixed reviews due to AI chatbot NPCs that some players feel disrupt immersion. Its Steam rating fell to 'mixed' at launch but improved to 'mostly positive' as players appreciated the visuals and combat. Discussions on social media highlight both enjoyment and disappointment regarding the AI interactions, with players sharing humorous experiences. The game's use of AI reflects a broader trend in the industry, raising concerns about the impact on human creativity in game design.
Crunchyroll and A Plus Japan are launching Bleach: Soul Resonance, a 3D action mobile game based on Tite Kubo's Bleach series, globally on Android and iOS devices later this year.
Blue Protocol: Star Resonance was originally launched by Bandai Namco Online but ended in early 2025. Amazon Games attempted to bring it to Western audiences in August 2024, but that effort also failed. Shanghai Bokura Network Technology is now developing a spinoff set in the world of Regnus, with an official launch date approaching after a successful beta test. The game features MMO and anime aesthetics, allowing players to engage in adventures, raids, and dungeons with various classes like Beat Performer and Stormblade. It emphasizes cooperative play, encouraging teamwork to defeat bosses and explore dungeons, contrasting with the gacha mechanics of similar games. Character customization options are extensive, appealing to players who enjoy character creation. The beta attracted over 29,000 players, and over two million have pre-registered for the launch. The game is set to debut on October 9 across North America, Europe, and South America, available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. Players are encouraged to engage with the community on Discord.
KAIJU NO. 8: THE GAME, a new mobile turn-based RPG, is now available worldwide for iOS and Android. Players can collect pre-registration rewards and obtain the 5-star character Reno Ichikawa. Additionally, a PC version will be released soon.
Akatsuki Games has released Kaiju No. 8 The Game, a free-to-play turn-based RPG based on the popular manga and anime series. The game features three different story modes and turn-based combat. It garnered over 1 million pre-registrations before its release and is available on Google Play, the App Store, and Steam.
Destiny: Rising is a free-to-play mobile sci-fi RPG shooter licensed by Bungie, set in an alternate Destiny timeline after the Dark Age. The game supports up to 90fps on select devices and offers single-player, co-op, and competitive modes. A cross-promotion with Destiny 2 allows players to unlock an exclusive emblem through the "Bear the Light" event.
Exnoa has announced that Muv-Luv: Girls Garden will launch on September 3 as a free-to-play game on the DMM Games platform for PC and Android. The game will feature RPG elements, route splits, turn-based battles, and gacha-based character collections.
Rust has surpassed 20 million copies sold on Steam. Lords of the Fallen has attracted 5.5 million players. Peak has sold 4.5 million copies. Sultan's Game has achieved 1 million copies sold. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach sold over 674,000 copies in its first three days, with total sales exceeding 1 million. The Alters sold 280,000 copies in under a month. Mafia: The Old Country has over 2.5 million wishlists. Pokémon GO has generated over billion in revenue. Whiteout Survival has surpassed billion in gross revenue. Zenless Zone Zero generated .1 million in its first year. Clash Royale earned .8 million on July 8. Wittle Defender achieved million in gross revenue. Sky: Children of the Light has surpassed 270 million mobile downloads. MLB Rivals reached 5 million installs. Valorant Mobile in China has over 40 million pre-installs. Destiny: Rising has 5 million pre-registrations. The Nintendo Switch 2 has over 5 million units sold, with 1.8 million in the U.S., 1.47 million in Japan, and 1.18 million in Europe.
