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The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening , originally released on the GameBoy, was recently rebooted for the Nintendo Switch. Though not the Spirit Tracks title they'd recently laid claim to, __ Nintendo could've possibly decided to refocus their efforts into a Zelda project they deemed more enterprising at the time. Both games share a similar style of gameplay, but with nostalgia being all the rage, a Link's Awakening remake probably proved to be more profitable. However, it seems unlikely Nintendo would've scrapped the mobile project altoget


The game developer and publisher also announced the game's first major story campaign update: The Fall of the Dark Brotherhood. The expansion, which will arrive on April 5th, is a brand-new story that will feature new solo PvE content – more than 20 missions spread across three maps – as well as over 40 new cards. Those who pick up the expansion will also receive the Doom Wolf mount in The Elder Scrolls Online (PC/Mac on


At the same time, Nintendo's and DeNA's active partnership is a promising sign fans might eventually see some form Arena of Valor warrior guide a Zelda __ game make its way to mobile platforms. To date, DeNA has helped Nintendo produce six mobile titles since 2016. This includes Super Mario Run , Fire Emblem Heroes , Mario Kart Tour , and Pokémon Masters . It is interesting to note that since 2016, Nintendo and DeNA have produced two games a year together, except for 2018; the year the Link's Awakening remake was relea


Since we're talking about a complete different market, you should not be surprised to see a lot of unfamiliar mobile games in the list. Japanese developers are busy, so small mobile timewasters do tend to fit their lifest


While Olympus is larger than King's Canyon, Apex Legends ' first map, it's actually slightly smaller than World's Edge. Overall, the map is also a lot more open than Apex Legends ' previous battlegrounds , allowing longer sightlines. However, just like in World's Edge, the areas are laid out to give players several options for rotation. Making rotations will be aided by the new Trident vehicle, a three-player hovercar that arrived with the Olympus

Trying to imagine carrying out the intricate controls most 2D fighters require for special moves and complex combos is mildly perplexing, but Dragon Ball Legends employs a more simplistic approach. The player is able to dodge attacks and move about the screen by the use of a virtual thumbstick on the touch screen and attack by tapping on different attack cards. It sounds a bit strange to use a card based system for something as frenetic as a Dragon Ball Z face off, but surprisingly this approach works quite well.

If the beginning of 2018 has taught us anything, it's that Dragon Ball Z can deliver a fantastic tournament fighter if it wants to. The high-octane fighting the franchise is known for lending itself well to the fighting genre and the next step for these otherworldly characters to test their power levels will be on the small screen in Dragon Ball Legends. Smartphones and tablets have become incredibly popular gaming platforms, though the nature of the touch controls seem like an unusual instrument for carrying out combos. After experiencing Dragon Ball FighterZ, it's only natural to have some skepticism about the format transferring to the small screen, but given Bandai Namco's recent track record, this title deserves to be examined with an open mind.


The push that Nintendo is making with mobile titles and their flourishing partnership with mobile port providers, DeNA, are promising signs that fans will see a Legend of Zelda mobile title at some point in the future. How far into the future still remains uncertain, but with the focus being put on craze-worthy franchises such as Pokémon and Super Mario, The Zelda franchise fits rights in. Who knows, fingers crossed for a Zelda title in 2020's mobile line

Because as consumers we like to compare similar titles, Dragon Ball Legends does not replicate Dragon Ball FighterZ in a more portable form, but that would be an unrealistic expectation when the respective hardware is compared. Dragon Ball Legends does, however, seem to provide a competent touchscreen fighter that captures the fast paced mayhem of the franchise and some of their more popular video games. Dragon Ball Legends is a free-to-play fighter that features optional in-app purchases. It's slated for release sometime in summer and will be available in 52 countries.


We started this letter off by thanking our fans, and it really is incredibly how far this game has come with their help. Everyone at Dire Wolf Digital and Bethesda love everything that people have done with the game, from community tournaments, fan-made cards, videos and so, so much more. It’s been an incredible first year and with everything we’ve got coming up, the next one is going to be even better as our Legends continue to gr
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/113907/nintendo-reportedly-had-a-zelda-mobile-game-in-the-works-but-what-happened/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:40:19 +0000 Damien Hendricks https://stayclose.social/blog/113885/borderlands-legends-bound-for-iphone-ipad-updated/ Both PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds and Fortnite have proven how successful mobile versions of console and PC battle royales can be, and it is easy to see why EA would like to replicate that success with Apex Legends . Call of Duty is another major AAA title that successfully transitioned to mobile devices, with the game’s many achievements making Activision Blizzard want more mobile games for all its major franchises. While EA may not be looking to go quite that far just yet, the release of Apex Legends on iOS and Android devices makes plenty of sense from a business standpo


Many fans of Respawn Entertainment's Apex Legends are hotly anticipating the game's upcoming crossplay update . Not only will these players finally be able to play against their friends on other systems, they'll also be able to face off against competitors on the Nintendo Switch as well. However, it seems like another group of challengers could be entering the ring soon if a recent job listing is to be belie


This job listing could be seen as relatively good news as fans of Apex Legends have criticized the game in the past for its extensive and seemingly overpriced microtransactions. When the game first started introducing heirlooms, players even calculated that they would need to spend at least $170 to get Bloodhound's Raven's Bite . While those microtransactions have never been mandatory to be competitive within the game, players have certainly been left with a bad taste in their mouths over the excessive c

It may be a mobile game, but this is still Borderlands , and that means one thing above all others: there will be lots and lots and lots of guns. The Legends ad promises "thousands of different weapons," which is well short of the "bazillions of guns" touted by the Borderlands 2 launch trailer , but should be more than sufficient to get the job done. How those weapons are acquired, though, appears to be somewhat different than in the console games. The ad notes that players can "collect in-game cash by destroying enemies and purchase new weapons." Does that mean that there won't be any random loot drops or chests to scour? It might. It might also be a clue that that players can get right to the good stuff via in-app purcha


With Apex Legends recently arriving on Steam , EA seems to be doing all they can to get the Respawn battle royale played by as many gamers as possible. With Apex Legends constantly being updated with balancing changes and new content like with other free-to-play titles, it is likely that the game will retain much Arena Of Valor Esports its player count and popularity for some time to come. The eventual mobile release will only see the Apex Legends ecosystem extend further, and it is a smart move to help give the game new l


Borderlands Legends brings back the cast of the original Borderlands - Mordecai, Lilith, Brick and Roland - in a wave-based shooter. Missions are randomized, characters can be leveled up, and players will be able to take advantage of a "strategic cover system." Conspicuously absent from the Legends ad is any mention of multiplayer, which is a huge part of Borderlands' allure on conso


The new map is Olympus, an abandoned floating city high above the Outlands planet of Psamathe. Respawn Entertainment has been teasing the map for some time, mostly through appearances in trailers for previous seasons, loading screen text, and the Broken Ghost quest. Back in October, the distinctive red aircraft that can be found in Olympus were added to the backgrounds of the Kings Canyon, World's Edge, and Firing Range m


With Apex Legends on track to earn $1 Billion for EA by 2021, it is unlikely that the company stops pushing and supporting the game anytime soon. If there is a gaming platform released without Apex Legends playable on it, it is a safe bet that it will not remain that way for l


The original launch date of Apex Legends on mobile was set for late 2020 , however it has become increasingly clear as the months pass that the game will not meet that date. As such, EA has decided to be a bit less tight-lipped regarding the project, as the company’s CEO Andrew Wilson has mentioned a delay for Apex Legends ’ mobile version. In a section on EA’s website discussing quarterly earnings, the delay was officially announced, and the mobile game was confirmed to have a new estimated completion date of early 2


This job listing seems to reconfirm what Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson during an EA Fireside Chat back in June. At that time, Wilson had stated that EA intended to do a soft launch of Apex Legends for mobile by the end of the year . However, with it almost being October, job listings for the project still being posted, and Respawn being focused entirely on the full Apex Legends experience and its cross-play update, that 2020 launch estimate is starting to seem unobtaina


Apex Legends is one of the most popular battle royale games on the market, and with EA seeing the success of battle royales on mobile devices, it makes sense that the publisher would want to see the game on the platform. However, EA’s CEO has confirmed that Apex Legends on mobile has been pushed back, with a new release date window provi
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/113885/borderlands-legends-bound-for-iphone-ipad-updated/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:18:40 +0000 Damien Hendricks https://stayclose.social/blog/112775/gdc-2018-everyones-saiyan-dragon-ball-legends-could-dominate-mobile-combat/
Because as consumers we like to compare similar titles, Dragon Ball Legends does not replicate Dragon Ball FighterZ in a more portable form, but that would be an unrealistic expectation when the respective hardware is compared. Dragon Ball Legends does, however, seem to provide a competent touchscreen fighter that captures the fast paced mayhem of the franchise and some of their more popular video games. Dragon Ball Legends is a free-to-play fighter that features optional in-app purchases. It's slated for release sometime in summer and will be available in 52 countries.


This time around, Famitsu simply asked its readers to vote their favorite game of all time, without any restriction of release date, genre, or platform. In addition to the readers, the magazine's own editorial staff, and a sizable panel of celebrities and game developers were asked to vote. Of course, everyone's votes counted the s


It's the end of the year, and it's time for rankings and awards. The latest issue of Weekly Famitsu prompted a hundred Japanese developers and industry personalities to rank their favorite games of 2017, and here you can find a translation of the full top 100. Yeah, that's a lot of titles to transl

Trying to imagine carrying out the intricate controls most 2D fighters require for special moves and complex combos is mildly perplexing, but Dragon Ball Legends employs a more simplistic approach. The player is able to dodge attacks and move about the screen by the use Arena of Valor tank guide a virtual thumbstick on the touch screen and attack by tapping on different attack cards. It sounds a bit strange to use a card based system for something as frenetic as a Dragon Ball Z face off, but surprisingly this approach works quite well.


Bethesda and Sparkypants Studios announced that their collectible-card game The Elder Scrolls: Legends would be coming to PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch later this year at E3. During QuakeCon 2018, Eurogamer probed Bethesda's Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communication Pete Hines about cross-play for the title. He called it an "absolutely critical" feature for the game, but also discussed the issues that will arise with the PS4 version of the g


It may be a mobile game, but this is still Borderlands , and that means one thing above all others: there will be lots and lots and lots of guns. The Legends ad promises "thousands of different weapons," which is well short of the "bazillions of guns" touted by the Borderlands 2 launch trailer , but should be more than sufficient to get the job done. How those weapons are acquired, though, appears to be somewhat different than in the console games. The ad notes that players can "collect in-game cash by destroying enemies and purchase new weapons." Does that mean that there won't be any random loot drops or chests to scour? It might. It might also be a clue that that players can get right to the good stuff via in-app purcha


Votes were accepted between July 7th and July 18th, and the publication received 5,287 submissions, 55% were from males, 44% from females, and 1% did not disclose their gender. 18% of voters were in their teens, 40% in their twenties, 29% in their thirties, 10% in their forties, 2% in their fifties, and 1% was under ten or over sixty years


There are a few caveats to the list. Like previous years, certain developers are plagued by massive backlogs or simply aren't up to date with what the rest of the industry is releasing. Others may have simply interpreted the question as related to the best games they played in 2017. So there are a few that voted for older games, which you'll see in the ranking. Apparently, the SNES Classic Mini was also considered a "game" by quite a


The Brady Games Borderlands 2 Digital Strategy Guide is responsible for blowing the cover off Borderlands Legends . An advertisement for Legends appears in the guide, and a copy of the ad made its way to the Borderlands 2 forums, though the post has apparently been deleted. No matter - images of the add itself are currently all over the net. Check it out be


Still, lapsed Legends players and hardcore fans will view this as a can't miss that freshens up the online meta and allows for more deckbuilding variation. The Elder Scrolls: Legends Heroes of Skyrim is an enjoyable expansion that will sate fans of the game until the next set releases and provide some memorable, lore-infused moments along the way, but it does little to attract a new player who wasn't already interested to check the game

While not yet released, interested players may preregister on Google Play and the App Store, which promises that greater rewards will be released based on the greater number of people that register. It's a vague claim, but registration is free so it doesn't seem like a bad idea if this is something you'd be interested in. The battles will take place against players across the world in real time PvP, with popular characters such as Super Saiyan Goku, Piccolo, Pan, Nappa, Frieza, Vegeta and an all new character designed by Akira Toriyama.
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/112775/gdc-2018-everyones-saiyan-dragon-ball-legends-could-dominate-mobile-combat/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:38:56 +0000 Damien Hendricks https://stayclose.social/blog/112774/gdc-2018-everyones-saiyan-dragon-ball-legends-could-dominate-mobile-combat/ Unsurprisingly, Persona 5 also won its own category (RPG) when Famitsu did a survey about that, Dragon Quest III also ranked second then, but Chrono Trigger , that ranked third, fared worse in this survey. NieR: Automata , on the other hand, held fast in 4th place in both surv

Because as consumers we like to compare similar titles, Dragon Ball Legends does not replicate Dragon Ball FighterZ in a more portable form, but that would be an unrealistic expectation when the respective hardware is compared. Dragon Ball Legends does, however, seem to provide a competent touchscreen fighter that captures the fast paced mayhem of the franchise and some of their more popular video games. Dragon Ball Legends is a free-to-play fighter that features optional in-app purchases. It's slated for release sometime in summer and will be available in 52 countries.


This time around, Famitsu simply asked its readers to vote their favorite game of all time, without any restriction of release date, genre, or platform. In addition to the readers, the magazine's own editorial staff, and a sizable panel of celebrities and game developers were asked to vote. Of course, everyone's votes counted the s


It's the end Arena of Valor tank guide the year, and it's time for rankings and awards. The latest issue of Weekly Famitsu prompted a hundred Japanese developers and industry personalities to rank their favorite games of 2017, and here you can find a translation of the full top 100. Yeah, that's a lot of titles to transl

Trying to imagine carrying out the intricate controls most 2D fighters require for special moves and complex combos is mildly perplexing, but Dragon Ball Legends employs a more simplistic approach. The player is able to dodge attacks and move about the screen by the use of a virtual thumbstick on the touch screen and attack by tapping on different attack cards. It sounds a bit strange to use a card based system for something as frenetic as a Dragon Ball Z face off, but surprisingly this approach works quite well.


Bethesda and Sparkypants Studios announced that their collectible-card game The Elder Scrolls: Legends would be coming to PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch later this year at E3. During QuakeCon 2018, Eurogamer probed Bethesda's Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communication Pete Hines about cross-play for the title. He called it an "absolutely critical" feature for the game, but also discussed the issues that will arise with the PS4 version of the g


It may be a mobile game, but this is still Borderlands , and that means one thing above all others: there will be lots and lots and lots of guns. The Legends ad promises "thousands of different weapons," which is well short of the "bazillions of guns" touted by the Borderlands 2 launch trailer , but should be more than sufficient to get the job done. How those weapons are acquired, though, appears to be somewhat different than in the console games. The ad notes that players can "collect in-game cash by destroying enemies and purchase new weapons." Does that mean that there won't be any random loot drops or chests to scour? It might. It might also be a clue that that players can get right to the good stuff via in-app purcha


Votes were accepted between July 7th and July 18th, and the publication received 5,287 submissions, 55% were from males, 44% from females, and 1% did not disclose their gender. 18% of voters were in their teens, 40% in their twenties, 29% in their thirties, 10% in their forties, 2% in their fifties, and 1% was under ten or over sixty years


There are a few caveats to the list. Like previous years, certain developers are plagued by massive backlogs or simply aren't up to date with what the rest of the industry is releasing. Others may have simply interpreted the question as related to the best games they played in 2017. So there are a few that voted for older games, which you'll see in the ranking. Apparently, the SNES Classic Mini was also considered a "game" by quite a


The Brady Games Borderlands 2 Digital Strategy Guide is responsible for blowing the cover off Borderlands Legends . An advertisement for Legends appears in the guide, and a copy of the ad made its way to the Borderlands 2 forums, though the post has apparently been deleted. No matter - images of the add itself are currently all over the net. Check it out be


Still, lapsed Legends players and hardcore fans will view this as a can't miss that freshens up the online meta and allows for more deckbuilding variation. The Elder Scrolls: Legends Heroes of Skyrim is an enjoyable expansion that will sate fans of the game until the next set releases and provide some memorable, lore-infused moments along the way, but it does little to attract a new player who wasn't already interested to check the game

While not yet released, interested players may preregister on Google Play and the App Store, which promises that greater rewards will be released based on the greater number of people that register. It's a vague claim, but registration is free so it doesn't seem like a bad idea if this is something you'd be interested in. The battles will take place against players across the world in real time PvP, with popular characters such as Super Saiyan Goku, Piccolo, Pan, Nappa, Frieza, Vegeta and an all new character designed by Akira Toriyama.
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/112774/gdc-2018-everyones-saiyan-dragon-ball-legends-could-dominate-mobile-combat/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:38:45 +0000 Damien Hendricks https://stayclose.social/blog/112758/ea-confirms-delay-to-mobile-version-of-apex-legends/ The Brady Games Borderlands 2 Digital Strategy Guide is responsible for blowing the cover off Borderlands Legends . An advertisement for Legends appears in the guide, and a copy of the ad made its way to the Borderlands 2 forums, though the post has apparently been deleted. No matter - images of the add itself are currently all over the net. Check it out be


However, it seems this open world and the mechanics that come along with it have caused several players to talk for other reasons. Many players have taken to social media to compare the game to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild , calling it various nicknames like "Anime of the Wild" or "Breath of the Waifu" for its anime-like style of art. And while some players seem to feel that this comparison to the beloved Nintendo Switch title might be a compliment, it might actually be doing Genshin Impact a disserv


Borderlands Legends brings back the cast of the original Borderlands - Mordecai, Lilith, Brick and Roland - in a wave-based shooter. Missions are randomized, characters can be leveled up, and players will be able to take advantage of a "strategic cover system." Conspicuously absent from the Legends ad is any mention of multiplayer, which is a huge part of Borderlands' allure on conso


Portal 2 , Skyrim , and Batman: Arkham City are just a few of the games (as expected) earned multiple nominations, but Uncharted 3 - even as acclaimed as it was - is not in the running for "Game of the Year." Other titles with multiple nominations include L.A. Noire , Battlefield 3 , and Basti


The Game Developers Choice Awards committee will also be announcing its Special Award recipients before the ceremony, including honorees for the Pioneer, Ambassador and Lifetime Achievement Special Awards. There will also be a special reveal as to the identity Arena of Valor Items this year's Game Developers Choice Awards h


"The Borderlands universe is no longer just a console experience. With intuitive, touch-based commands and slick UI, Borderlands Legends combines the inventory and skill tree management that gamers already love about the franchise with a layer of strategy that is popular on mobile devic


With Apex Legends on track to earn $1 Billion for EA by 2021, it is unlikely that the company stops pushing and supporting the game anytime soon. If there is a gaming platform released without Apex Legends playable on it, it is a safe bet that it will not remain that way for l


Randy Pitchford has been vocal about his desire for a PlayStation Vita version of Borderlands 2 . As it turns out, there is a portable version of Borderlands on the way - and soon - but it won't be for Sony's handheld, and it won't be a port of Borderlands 2 . Instead, an all new game has been crafted for mobile platforms and tablets: Borderlands Legends , due before the end of the mo


One way or another, we should know soon enough. New games generally appear on Apple's App Store late Wednesday night in North America (around 11:00PM EST), meaning that we could be playing Borderlands Legends in just two days - unless, of course, 2K Games plans to wait until the last moment and release the game on Hallow


With Apex Legends recently arriving on Steam , EA seems to be doing all they can to get the Respawn battle royale played by as many gamers as possible. With Apex Legends constantly being updated with balancing changes and new content like with other free-to-play titles, it is likely that the game will retain much of its player count and popularity for some time to come. The eventual mobile release will only see the Apex Legends ecosystem extend further, and it is a smart move to help give the game new l


There are no limitations as to which games are nominated, and the winners will be selected by a group known as the International Choice Awards Network, an invitation-only committee housing 500 leading game creators from all over the indus


While the set definitely makes for some entertaining callbacks to Skyrim , it also doesn't really do much to push Legends forward, either. None of the mechanics feel as though they are a significantly different playing experience than ones that existed previou


It may be a mobile game, but this is still Borderlands , and that means one thing above all others: there will be lots and lots and lots of guns. The Legends ad promises "thousands of different weapons," which is well short of the "bazillions of guns" touted by the Borderlands 2 launch trailer , but should be more than sufficient to get the job done. How those weapons are acquired, though, appears to be somewhat different than in the console games. The ad notes that players can "collect in-game cash by destroying enemies and purchase new weapons." Does that mean that there won't be any random loot drops or chests to scour? It might. It might also be a clue that that players can get right to the good stuff via in-app purcha


One of the best examples of this marriage of Skyrim lore and cardplaying mechanics is the Grisly Gourmet, which transforms a weak enemy creature into a Sweet Roll once it's summoned. It's that dark gallows humor that made Skyrim so captivating at times, and Heroes of Skyrim really gets it when it comes to honoring the title it shares its name w
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/112758/ea-confirms-delay-to-mobile-version-of-apex-legends/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:27:10 +0000 Damien Hendricks https://stayclose.social/DamienHendricks/ https://stayclose.social/DamienHendricks/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:26:54 +0000 Damien Hendricks