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Mobile - The Weekender: 100 Games Edition - xSicKxBot - 11-09-2019
The Weekender: 100 Games Edition
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<p>There hasn’t been anything really worth reviewing this week, hence a lot more news bits and our usual run of features. Michael’s submitted a tips guide for <em>GWENT</em>, which we’ll run next week – I didn’t really feel like it was something worth rushing to review. I’ll also be trying out the new <a href="https://www.pockettactics.com/articles/hearthstone-battlegrounds-auto-battler/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Hearthstone</em> mode</a> properly next week when the global beta starts. Had to re-download the game as I haven’t played in forever, but should be interesting to see Blizzard’s interpretation of an Auto Chess mode, even if it does look like a lazy man’s game of <em>Hearthstone</em>.</p>
<p>Also, make sure you <a href="https://www.pockettactics.com/articles/bastion-ios-free/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">grab <em>Bastion</em> while it’s free</a>, if you haven’t already!</p>
<p>Meanwhile, in the world of mobile games…</p>
<h2>Out Now</h2>
<p>Honestly, there wasn’t much this week that really caught our eye or seemed worth shouting about. If you’ve spotted anything we missed, do let us know and I can update the column.</p>
<p>One thing that did catch my eye was an iOS-only game called <a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/boolitaire/id1477177340/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Boolitaire</em></a> (there is a game on android with the same name, but I don’t think it’s the same game). It’s a spooky-themed twist on Solitaire that seems to combine resource management with tactical card play. We’ve always had a soft-spot here on PT for games that do interesting twists on established concepts, and at $1.99 there are much worse ways to spend your money. We haven’t been able to try it out ourselves though, so here’s a gamepaly video from App Unwrapper:</p>
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<h2>New Apple Arcade Games</h2>
<p>We don’t normally run dedicated updates for Apple Arcade but we just happened to get a press release through for these new additions. What’s more, Apple Arcade is now officially up to 100 games! Huzzah!</p>
<p>We’re not going to go into detail on all of them, but the first five of the six new additions include:</p>
<ul>
<li><em>Takesahi & Hiroshi</em> – An Adventure about… making a game? I think?</li>
<li><em>Guildings</em> – A story-driven narrative adventure about going on a quest.</li>
<li><em>Marble it Up: Mayhem!</em> – An Action/Platformer about playing with Marbles.</li>
<li><em>Sociable Soccer™</em> – A Sports management game that uses card mechanics, and has multiplayer.</li>
<li><em>Discolored</em> – A first-person exploration/adventure game.</li>
<li><em>BattleSky Brigade: Harpooner </em>– a scolling shoot’em-up game in the <em>BattleSky Brigade </em>series.</li>
</ul>
<p>And without further ado, the official 100th game to land on Apple Arcade is…..</p>
<h3>UFO on Tape: First Contact</h3>
<p><strong>Genre:</strong> Action</p>
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<p>What would you do if a real UFO descended from the clouds? Run screaming? Or grab your iPhone and start recording?! The highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning iOS 2010 release, UFO on Tape puts you in the hot seat as you speed through the countryside in hot pursuit of visitors from outer space.</p>
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<h2>App Updates</h2>
<h3>Bridge Constructor Portal</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.pockettactics.com/reviews/review-bridge-constructor-portal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Bridge Constructor Portal</em></a> has received its first piece of DLC, nearly two years after it released onto mobile. Called <em>Portal Proficiency</em>, this add-on adds 30 new levels, and lets you construct bridges and choose where to place the portals.</p>
<h3>Star Traders Frontiers</h3>
<p>Another huge update for <em>Star Traders</em> – this one adds the 7th Story Era, which comes with new simulation rules, Rumors, Conflicts, and Contact actions/mutations. Enemy AI Captains also now finally use the new Carrier ship type introduced earlier in the year. There’s plenty more changes and additions as well, so make sure you <a href="https://steamcommunity.com/gid/103582791460339401/announcements/detail/1568867850985888299" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">check out the full update</a> (taken from the Steam entry) to find out more.</p>
<p>Other games to receive updates this week:</p>
<ul>
<li><em>Pokemon Masters</em> has received an update that adds in new story story chapters, and the ability to swap Pikachu out for a Torchic.</li>
<li><em>Hearthstone</em> received its new Auto Chess mode this week – it’ll be available for everyone to play on Monday.</li>
<li><em>DOTA Underlords</em> had a pretty <a href="https://underlords.com/updates" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">hefty balance update</a> yesterday.</li>
</ul>
<h2>App Sales, Deals & Discounts</h2>
<p>Only a few sales we felt worth highlighting this week:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.pockettactics.com/reviews/star-traders-frontiers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Star Traders: Frontiers</em></a> is currently at its best price this year to date at $3.99 on both <a href="https://apps.apple.com/app/id1442583232/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iOS</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tresebrothers.games.startraders2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Android</a>. This is an excellent sci-fi sandbox RPG, and well worth checking out, especially with the new update!</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pockettactics.com/reviews/review-night-of-the-full-moon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Night of the Full Moon</em></a>, which has never been that expensive anyway at $0.99 is currently free on <a href="https://apps.apple.com/app/id1278845241/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iOS</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ztgame.yyzy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Android</a>. It’s got several DLCs/IAPs, but it’s still a pretty good solitaire card game.</li>
<li>The excellent strategy card game <a href="https://www.pockettactics.com/reviews/review-age-of-rivals/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Age of Rivals</em></a> is down to $1.99 again, but only on <a href="https://apps.apple.com/app/id1082806154/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iOS</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Space Grunts</em> is also discounted (since <em>Space Grunts 2</em> is imminent), but it’s not the best price it’s been, so beware of that.</p>
<p><em>Seen anything else you liked? Played any of the above? Let us know in the comments!</em></p>
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