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Bleeding Edge Gets Even Bigger with Mekko and a Brand-new Map

Today, we’re incredibly hyped to announce a brand-new fighter coming to Bleeding Edge: Mekko! Mekko is a trash-talking, crab-walking dolphin piloting a mech, and the sole survivor of a series of brutal experiments designed to turn ocean dwelling creatures into biological sonic weapons. Aided by Daemon, Mekko escaped captivity and now puts his mechanical-assisted abilities to the test in the Bleeding Edge arenas. Our newest addition to Bleeding Edge is a Ranged Tank with limited mobility who can pull allies to safety. By absorbing damage with his bubble shield, Mekko

Xbox Insider Release Notes – Beta Ring (2004.200302-0000)

Hey Beta ring users! Today’s Xbox Insider Release Notes highlight the latest fixes, known issues, and features coming to your console. Starting at 2 p.m. PT today, users will receive the latest 2004 Xbox One system update (build: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_200419041.1694.200302-0000). Keep reading for more details. System Update Details: OS version released: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_200419041.1694.200302-0000 Available: 2 p.m. PT – March 5, 2020 Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – March 6, 2020 Fixes for Beta We’ve heard your feedback, and we’re happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this 2004 build: Parties

‘Dandara’ Just Got Updated with the ‘Trials of Fear’ Expansion Content for Free and the Game Is Discounted to Just $1.99 for a Limited Time

TouchArcade Rating: Dandara ($1.99) from developer Long Hat House and publisher Raw Fury is a very interesting game for me. I obviously love the gravity-defying Metroidvania platformer but the way the release was handled initially was excellent. It hit every platform including mobile at the same time and costed the same across the board. Recently, a big free update was announced for Dandara in the form of the Trials of Fear expansion. Watch the trailer for it below: The expansion has just gone live for me on iOS and Xbox

Ubisoft’s Free to Play Competitive Sports Game ‘Roller Champions’ Is Also Coming to Mobile

At E3 2019, Ubisoft revealed Roller Champions. Roller Champions is a competitive free to play game for multiple platforms. At E3 it was announced for PC only but it has been confirmed for mobile and consoles as well now. The PvP sports experience has a very cartoonish aesthetic as showcased in the trailers so far. It is going to be interesting to see how this game evolves as a free to play experience on multiple platforms. Roller Champions has been developed by Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Winnipeg, and Ubisoft Pune. Watch

Xbox Insider Release Notes – Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha Ring (2004.200302-0000)

Hey Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha ring users! Today’s Xbox Insider Release Notes highlight the latest fixes, known issues, and features coming to your console. Starting at 2 p.m. PT today, users will receive the latest 2004 Xbox One system update (build: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_200419041.1694.200302-0000). Keep reading for more details. System Update Details: OS version released: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_200419041.1694.200302-0000 Available: 2 p.m. PT – March 4, 2020 Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – March 5, 2020 Fixes for Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha We’ve heard your feedback, and we’re happy to announce the following fixes have been

Paladins Releases New Egyptian-Themed Sands of Myth Battle Pass

The desert sands are shifting, buffeted about by winds swept down from another age. What treasures will be uncovered? Well, if you’re a Paladins player, the answer is an entire Battle Pass full of Egyptian-themed content! The Sands of Myth Battle Pass has arrived in Paladins’ newest update featuring new skins for Tiberius, Raum, Ying, and Maeve, not to mention over 100 other rewards! This update also includes a rework of our Frog Isle map, the introduction of our new Death Card and Commendation system, and a whole lot more.

‘Castlevania: Symphony of the Night’ Is Now Available on iOS and Android as a Premium Port with Controller Support

TouchArcade Rating: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night ($2.99) from Konami just had a surprise release on iOS and Android. The game that debuted on PS1 has been ported to iOS and Android as a premium game with a few additional features. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night includes the full game on mobile with its amazing original soundtrack and visuals. The iOS and Android release includes controller support and has a new continue feature. I see Game Center achievements have been included on iOS. Check out a screenshot from the port

‘Stardew Valley’ iOS vs Nintendo Switch – What Platform Should You Buy it On?

TouchArcade Rating: When Stardew Valley ($7.99) was announced for mobile, I was very excited. I already loved the game and had played it for a while across PS4, PC, and Nintendo Switch with the Switch version getting the maximum playtime of the lot. When it arrived on iOS, it was a fantastic port that has only improved over time. As with most indie games, the Nintendo Switch and mobile versions are on the spectrum for portable gaming fans. I already compared Dead Cells on iOS and Nintendo Switch and decided

Xbox Insider Release Notes – Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha Ring (2004.200221-2045)

Hey Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha ring users! Today’s Xbox Insider Release Notes highlight the latest fixes, known issues, and features coming to your console. Starting at 2 p.m. PT today, users will receive the latest 2004 Xbox One system update (build: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_200419041.1639.200221-2045). Keep reading for more details. System Update Details: OS version released: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_200419041.1639.200221-2045 Available: 2 p.m. PT – February 24, 2020 Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – February 25, 2020 Fixes for Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha We’ve heard your feedback, and we’re happy to announce the following fixes have been

Kingdom Hearts III Developers Discuss the Re Mind DLC, Available February 25 on Xbox One

February is an exciting time for Kingdom Hearts and Xbox. Not only is the Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind DLC launching tomorrow, but earlier this month Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMix and Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue released digitally on Xbox for the first time ever. To commemorate these releases, Square Enix sat down with Kingdom Hearts III Director Tetsuya Nomura and Co-director Tai Yasue, to discuss what fans can expect in the DLC. From new possibilities to customize your gameplay experience to heart-crushingly difficult boss