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Apex Legends Mobile soft-launches for Android in select regions

February 04, 2022 by RSS Feed

Apex Legends is already a well-known battle royale shooter on PCs and consoles. In the last few years, a lot of FPS titles have made their way to mobile. Following suit, Apex Legends also announced ‘Apex Legends Mobile’ way back in 2020.

Since then, the game has gone through multiple beta tests in India, the Philippines, Mexico, Hong Kong, Turkey, and more. Finally, EA has decided to go for a soft launch in a handful of countries; Australia, Argentina, Colombia, Malaysia, Mexico, Indonesia, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and the Philippines.

Respawn, the Apex Legends creator announced this via a tweet:

As of now, people in these countries can access the early version of the game. The game is available only for Android. They can download it from Google Play. Meanwhile, iOS users in these regions might have to wait a little longer to step into Olympus.

If you have played Apex Legends on PC or console before, you will like the mobile counterpart. It follows the same 60-player battle royale pattern with 3 players on each team. As always, players can choose from several Legends and enter the battlefield.

For the beta tests, the download size of the game was about 2GB. We can assume that the size will be more or less the same.

So far, Respawn Entertainment has not provided a date for the soft launch. However, the next Apex Legends season ‘Defiance’ is set to release on February 8. So it's likely that the mobile launch will happen on February 8th.

Respawn will share more details about the global and iOS release, in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, players can pre-register for Apex Legends Mobile on Google Play. You will be notified as soon as the game becomes available.

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The Figure Fantasy x Hatsune Miku collab welcomes the popular virtual singer into the figurine-themed idle RPG

February 04, 2022 by RSS Feed

Hatsune Miku is dropping the beat as Komoe Technology Limited officially launches its latest collaboration event for Figure Fantasy. The idle RPG title on mobile is not only adding a brand new figurine into the game, but it's also giving away tons of in-game goodies throughout the limited-time collab event.

In Figure Fantasy's Hatsune Miku collab, players can complete tasks in order to score the limited edition Ultra figurine Hatsune Miku herself as she makes her musical debut in the game. The virtual singer is a special guest of the Korston festival Blooming Dream Melody, and is a MILITARIST figure who can offer passive support off-field.

Players can also score community milestone rewards when the views for the collab exclusive preview reach a certain number. Server-wide virtual treasures will be given away upon hitting 5,000, 10,000 and 20,000 views.

In addition, Hatsune Miku special edition outfit Hatsune Miku Bear Biscuit Ver., Hatsune Miku Sunny Vacation Ver. as well as exclusive sharing frame are also available.

To top it all off, a new challenge instance - Acting Training is underway, where players can defeat and clear event levels to acquire exclusive item Sakura Wind-bell for redeeming rewards. There are tons of other events to look forward to during the collab, so skip the FOMO and download Figure Fantasy on the iOS App Store and on the Google Play Store for Android devices. It's a free-to-play game with in-app purchases.

Source link:https://www.148apps.com/news/the-figure-fantasy-x-hatsune-miku-collab-welcomes-the-popular-virtual-singer-into-the-figurine-themed-idle-rpg/

Rocket League Sideswipe’s Season Two brings Volleyball, Casual Mode, and More

February 02, 2022 by RSS Feed

Rocket League Sideswipe's second season just came out today and we're pretty excited. In case you missed it, Psyonix's ground-up reimagining of Rocket League for mobile was our top pick for Game of the Year in 2021, and as time has worn on, we're event more convinced it was the right call.

Just like many other service-oriented multiplayer games, Rocket League Sideswipe's new season is all about switching things up a bit and giving you new rewards for your committed play. As was the case with season one, all of this new stuff is available completely free of charge, so although there is a battle pass and currency to grind out, there is no way to pay your way around it (and hopefully this continues to be the case moving forward).

Probably the biggest change to come to the game is the addition of a new Volleyball mode. This mode replaces the Hoops variant that was in the game at launch, meaning there are still only three game modes to choose from. This new mode plays just about how you'd expect, with a net in the middle of the arena and goals on the floor, though there are a few twists. Toward the back of each floor is a safe area that doesn't count as goal territory, some of which is also a ball launch pad. This sets up some interesting strategic possibilities, though it seems like everyone is still just trying to get used to launching the ball downward.

On top of Volleyball, Rocket League Sideswipe now also supports ranked and casual modes of play, allowing you to pair up with friends, pass off your phone for someone to try it, or just opt to play matches that have no bearing on your overall ranked score. The only caveat of the casual mode is that Volleyball is not available for casual play for whatever reason. Otherwise, completing casual matches can still contribute to your battle pass advancement and item unlocks with no issue. One last note on casual matches: Interestingly, you can queue for matchmaking in both ranked and casual matches at the same time, so if your goal is just to find whatever kind of match the fastest, you can do that.

Overall, season two of Rocket League Sideswipe seems to inject some additional energy into what still feels like one of the freshest and most frenetic multiplayer experiences you can have on mobile. With rank resets, a totally new mode to tackle, and casual play available, there's never been a better time to jump into this excellent game.

Source link:https://www.148apps.com/news/rocket-league-sideswipe-season-two-impressions/

Phantom Blade: Executioners, S-Game's KungFuPunk action RPG, begins its Closed Beta Test today

January 28, 2022 by RSS Feed

S-Game has kicked off its first Closed Beta Test for Phantom Blade: Executioners, inviting a selected few to get first dibs on the upcoming KungFuPunk action RPG on mobile. The CBT officially begins this January 28th, and beta testers will receive cool in-game goodies as a thank-you for participating.

Phantom Blade: Executioners lets players experience hardcore action with full-color animation cutscenes that blend dark fantasy with Chinese kungfu. The noir storyline involves deep conspiracies that can decide the fate of the world, as well as a mysterious body mod that seemingly requires sacrificing your humanity to acquire. You'll play as a member of "The Organization" in a world populated by kungfu masters.

With his red cloak and his signature white hair, Soul is the youngest Nether Envoy of the Organization. Meanwhile, Mu Xiaokui is his childhood friend and is the daughter of the creator of the Organization. Both characters will be playable during the CBT, where players will have to rely on their combo-chaining skills (with no auto-combat option) to defeat their foes. Players will also collect Phantoms to augment their weapons for special combat bonuses like enhanced firepower or healing abilities.

To thank testers during the Closed Beta Test, Phantom Blade: Executioners will offer them a limited edition in-game costume when the game officially launches. Character progress will be wiped, but accounts will remain after the test. If you’d like to join the CBT then make sure to check out Phantom Blade: Executioners’ official Twitter and Facebook page to find out how.

Source link:https://www.148apps.com/news/phantom-blade-executioners-s-games-kungfupunk-action-rpg-begins-its-closed-beta-test-today/

War and Order: How to brave the cold in the Winter is Coming event

January 28, 2022 by RSS Feed

War and Order's 6th-anniversary celebrations are underway, and all in good time too - this season not only brings about fabulous festivities, but it also lets players experience the harsh winter in an entirely new way.

In the Winter is Coming event, players can expect to join forces with their fellow lords and brave the extreme cold as it descends from the north. As the Winter Masters envelop the whole land in ice, how can valiant lords protect their territories in turn?

The rules of engagement

Lasting for five days, the Winter is Coming event will test every lord's might and mettle. The first phase of the event is the “Preparation” Phase, where players will have to gear up in anticipation for Phase 2 of the event. Phase 1 will last for two days, after which, the “Defense” Phase will begin.

For three days, players will fight for a spot in the Top 4 Alliances to qualify for entry. During the “Defense” Phase, “Winter Lairs” will pop up on the map. Players must be ready for the Winter Monsters that will emerge from these dangerous lairs, doing everything they can to protect their Alliance Base.

A winning strategy

Once the beastly Winter Monsters emerge from the depths of their lairs, lords must fight together to eliminate them before they reach the Alliance Base. Killing these fiends rewards lords with Individual Points and Alliance Points, as well as event items earned through completing quests.

Of course, this opens up the battlefield not only for intense PvE fights but also for some exhilarating PvP battles. Exclusive event items are up for grabs during the siege, and players can use these to either fortify their defenses or to cripple other Alliances. Perhaps a good defense strategy is to redirect enemy fire from your own Alliance to someone else's - after all, all's fair in War and Order, right?

Teamwork makes the dream work

At the end of the day, only the Alliances with the strongest bonds and greatest team efforts will emerge victoriously. Players can choose to divide their strength across multiple defenses in the front line, or vary their roster of defending and attacking troops. They can also choose to aim for the highest Individual Points earned - without sacrificing their Alliance's progress, if they can.

The Winter is Coming event not only provides an exhilarating new endeavour for lords to explore this season, but it's also War and Order's way of expressing its gratitude to the millions of players who have played the game through the years. If you're eager to celebrate the next Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter with the lords of War and Order, you can download the game on the iOS App Store or on the Google Play Store for Android devices.

As an extra treat for new players yet to try War and Order, those that download and start their accounts before 24 February 2022 can receive some extra goodies by redeeming the following code:148app2201.

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