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The critically acclaimed MMORPG Guild Wars® Reforged launches on iOS and Android devices this summer with optimized UI and controls. The game will be available to download for free as an ad-supported client in which players will have access to the original Prophecies™ campaign while the rest of the game’s expansion content will be available for purchase. Each campaign’s paid version (including Prophecies) can be purchased as a standalone add-on for £6.49, which will allow players to log into their ArenaNet accounts and sync their characters and progress across devices, enable chat and trading, and remove ads. The Eye of the North™ expansion and Bonus Mission Pack will also be available on mobile for £8.99 and £5.49, respectively.
Players who already own Guild Wars Reforged and have an existing ArenaNet account can log in on their mobile device and sync their purchases and progress to the ad-free version with no additional purchases necessary. Mobile players who have created Apple or Google accounts may optionally associate an email address with the account, which allows them to login and play on PC, with progress synchronized across devices. Pre-registration is available now on the Google Play game page for Guild Wars Reforged with the Apple App Store to follow soon. The mobile version of the game will enter a soft launch period in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the Philippines before wider release later this year. Additionally, a new update celebrating today's 21st anniversary of the original launch of Guild Wars introduces a new post-Searing dungeon with a set of new quests and an unlockable new Mesmer hero, Ghost of Althea. Originally developed for Windows PCs by Bellevue, Washington, U.S.A.-based studio ArenaNet® in 2005, Guild Wars went on to win numerous awards and transform the MMORPG landscape with its innovative subscription-fee-free business model. In 2025, in association with co-development partner 2weeks, the game was relaunched as Guild Wars Reforged to renewed acclaim and interest, seeing a 500% increase in players logging in during launch week. Guild Wars Reforged added controller support, improved in-game functionality via high-DPI support for modern high-resolution monitors, new HD skill icons, rendering improvements like new antialiasing options, ambient occlusion, enhanced bloom, more font size options for game text, enhanced 3D environmental audio, and a new quest-tracker to help players navigate to their next adventure. In the months following, the game has received a series of free updates for all players that added new challenging game modes and improved quality of life adjustments.
“Together with 2weeks, we used our experience building the Steam and Steam Deck experience to gain detailed knowledge of the internal systems of the game. That deep dive into the user interface code has been rolled into rebuilding the user experience for mobile platforms. Meanwhile we have also been improving the onboarding experience in the ‘Pre-Searing’ portion of the Prophecies Campaign. One very cool thing is that mobile players and PC players will play together on the same servers, and player progress will be automatically ported between mobile and PC,” said game director Stephen Clarke-Willson. “When we were first working on the original Guild Wars way back in the early 2000s I never imagined we’d be playing the game 20 years later on cell phones. The game has aged remarkably well and delivering the fans continuous access to their accounts, characters, and memories is a testament to the game’s engineering and forward-looking development support,” said 2weeks Co-Founder Brandon Dillon. For more information about Guild Wars Reforged, please visit the game's official web site at www.guildwars.com.
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Where Winds Meet Announces Charitable Sponsorship Of Giant Panda "Qinchuan" In Honor Of Global Players
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Everstone Studio recently announced a heartfelt charity initiative ahead of the launching of highly anticipated "Qinchuan" update for its open-world Wuxia ARPG Where Winds Meet last April 30, 2026. In a unique convergence of names and spirits, the studio has pledged a three-year charitable sponsorship of an 18-year-old giant panda also named "Qinchuan". This pledge, made on behalf of the game’s global community of wanderers, transforms the virtual chivalry and vow of protection into a real-world mission for conservation. In collaboration with the Shaanxi Rare Wild Animal Rescue Base, this initiative will dedicate its donations not only to the daily care of Qinchuan but also to giant panda breeding, wildlife rescue efforts, habitat infrastructure improvements, and public education initiatives.
In early April, Where Winds Meet launched the "Echoes Across the World" initiative, uniting wanderers globally through shared voices.Within just two weeks, the event achieved a staggering 100 million "resonances". In honor of the incredible display of community solidarity, the game decided to transform this virtual power into a meaningful real-world impact by supporting the conservation of the Giant Panda in the name of all of the wanderers worldwide. The star of this sponsorship is "Qinchuan" (Pedigree No. 713), a spirited male currently residing in the Qinling Giant Panda Research Center. Native to the real-world geographical counterpart of the game's Qinchuan map, the Qinling giant panda is a unique subspecies with a significantly smaller population and a more restricted habitat, making their conservation status even more critically endangered. The sponsorship period will run for 3 years during which the donation made in the name of Where Winds Meet players will support critical operations at the Qinling Giant Panda Research Center, including feeding and specialized breeding programs for the Qinling giant panda population, field rescue efforts and infrastructure improvements for rare wildlife habitats, and public education and scientific outreach to foster a global culture of ecological awareness.
The staff at Everstone Studio stated, "The spirit of Wuxia is not just about the sword; it is about the covenant to guard what is precious. We invite every wanderer to join us in this dream, both in the expansive grasslands of our game and the misty peaks of the Qinling mountains, as a collective act of stewardship for nature and life." In-game, the highly anticipated finale of the Hexi expansion, "Qinchuan", introduces a revolutionary season-switching map where the boundless steppe dynamically shifts through spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Players can now immerse themselves in all three chapters of the epic Hexi expansion, offering over 100 hours of gameplay content. As they navigate this living landscape, players can take pride in knowing that their journey contributes to the preservation of a real-world treasure.
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Loaded Announces Official Partnership With FUTBIN To Elevate The Football Gaming Experience
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Loaded has agreed to a new partnership with FUTBIN, marking an exciting step in our continued growth across football gaming and the communities that shape how players engage with the game every day. FUTBIN is a strong fit for Loaded: a platform trusted by football gamers for the tools, insight, and day-to-day features that help them stay close to the game. Since launching in 2014, FUTBIN has grown into a go-to destination for players following the FIFA franchise and now the EA SPORTS FC Ultimate Team experience.
With a highly engaged audience and a deep connection to football gaming culture, FUTBIN gives Loaded the opportunity to show up in a space that already matters to the players we want to reach. The partnership reflects a shared focus on relevance, convenience, and creating better experiences around the games people care about most. As part of the partnership, Loaded will be featured across the FUTBIN platform through a native shop experience, weekly podcast integration, creator-led content, community giveaways, and activations linked to FUTBIN's Wicked Wednesday tournaments. Together, these touchpoints bring Loaded into the football gaming conversation in a way that feels authentic to the platform and meaningful to its audience. The partnership also gives Loaded visibility across content, competition, and community moments, strengthening our connection to football gaming fans through the platforms and experiences they already use most.
“FUTBIN is one of the most recognisable names in football gaming, and that makes them a natural partner for Loaded. Their platform plays a real role in how players engage with the game every day, from following the market to building squads and staying connected to the wider community. We're excited to be part of that experience and to bring Loaded closer to football gamers in a way that feels relevant and authentic,” said Loaded Chief Marketing Officer Cormac Moylan. FUTBIN Director Christian Sørensen added, “It means a lot to us that a top player in the global gaming industry, like Loaded, recognizes FUTBIN as a preferred partner. By bringing a fully integrated, locally hosted shop experience directly to our platform, we're removing the friction for FC fans. Whether they're scouting players on the app or competing in our Wicked Wednesdays tournaments, users can now power up their squads at the exact moment of inspiration. This is about more than just retail; it's about deepening the connection within our community.”
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We Got Next – NBA THE RUN Brings Fast-Paced 3v3 Streetball Action To PS5, Xbox, And Steam This June
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Get ready to RUN as Play By Play Studios, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) will be launching NBA THE RUN in June 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Check out some of your favorite NBA stars in fast-paced, above-the-rim action, packed with posterizing moments, lockdown D and ankle-breaking tricks, in the game’s first official gameplay trailer as seen below.
At the heart of NBA THE RUN is the Run The World Tournament, a four-round Knockout tournament where teams of 3 will be going head-to-head on iconic streetball courts around the world. Each tournament ends with a championship game at one of four specially designated finals courts, where you’ll square off for the Run the World trophy and the ultimate bragging rights. There are three game modes coming at launch, including:
• Knockout Squads – Play on a Squad of 3. You control 1 player on the Squad, fill out your team with friends / other players and take on the competition.
• Knockout Solos – Build your own Team of 3. You control your team and go head to head against other players and their teams of 3.
• Knockout Friends – Your own Private Tournament. Play alone against the AI, crew up w/ friends against the AI, or go head to head against anyone you want to invite in (up to 48 players at Launch).
At launch, players will take to the courts as one of 30+ NBA stars, along with 5 fictional streetball legends, each with different playstyles, and each uniquely handcrafted and stylized. Gameplay is fast, fluid and responsive, powered by true rollback netcode, ensuring every crossover, dive for loose ball and alley-oop syncs simultaneously for every player in a seamless online experience.
NBA THE RUN is the first game from Play By Play Studios, a small, independent studio made up of veteran developers who’ve worked on some of the industry’s biggest franchises, and have a passion for sports and video games. The game is being built with care and craftsmanship by a team united in their vision to pay homage to the golden age of sports games, made for today’s players. For more information, visit the game’s official web site at nbatherun.com. Follow the team for updates on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok; join the game’s community on Discord; and subscribe on YouTube to watch 4K trailers and short videos and be amongst the first to learn about incoming game content.
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2025-26 Philippines Master Ball League Sets Record For Highest Attendance In Tournament History
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The official Pokémon tournament, “2025-26 Philippines Master Ball League”, attracted a significant number of players from within the Philippines last April 25-26, 2026 at the SMX Convention Center Manila. A total of 3,475 attendees joined the two-day event, marking a remarkable increase of 270% compared to the previous year. This figure represents the highest attendance ever recorded for a Pokémon competitive event in the Philippines.
Of this total, 1,034 players competed in the main tournament while 2,441 visitors engaged in various side events designed for the general public. This milestone reflects the rapid expansion of the Pokémon community in the Philippines and underscores the rising momentum of the region’s competitive ecosystem. The tournament featured intense matches across multiple divisions where players demonstrated the results of their daily training. In addition, a variety of side events were held to enhance the overall visitor experience, offering enjoyable activities for everyone from beginners to advanced players. Specifically, the event included Nintendo Switch 2 Hands-On Experience, Pokémon MEZASTAR, and beginner-friendly trial programs for Pokémon Trading Card Game among others, providing a wide range of engaging content.
Top finishers from each division earned invitations to compete in the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, scheduled to be held in San Francisco, California, USA in August 2026, where they will represent the Philippines on the global stage. The event culminated in the final matches where high-level strategies and intense gameplay thrilled the audience and brought great excitement to the venue. During the subsequent award ceremony, top finishers were honored, and the venue was filled with an atmosphere of celebration and recognition for all competitors. With the success of “2025-26 Philippines Master Ball League”, the Master Ball League will continue to support the growth and the enthusiasm of people who enjoy Pokémon battle content in the Philippines.
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HAEGIN Launches Next-Gen Mobile Action Game ‘Last Hunter K: Seoul’ In 13 Countries Worldwide
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HAEGIN recently announced the official launch of its next-generation mobile action game Last Hunter K: Seoul on the Google Play Store (Android) and Apple App Store (iOS) across 13 countries worldwide comprising of key markets such as Korea, the United States, Japan, and Taiwan as well as Hong Kong, Macau, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia. This marks a simultaneous rollout across key markets in Asia, North America, and Europe. With this global launch, HAEGIN is set to accelerate its push for widespread success.
In Last Hunter K, players take on the role of the “Last Hunter”, humanity’s final hope, in a near-future Seoul left in ruins after World War IV and a nuclear catastrophe. They must engage in a relentless battle for survival against the mechanical lifeforms known as Watchdox, created by the powerful military-industrial conglomerate “High Table”. The game delivers a level of action and impactful, responsive combat rarely seen on mobile, powered by a precision control mechanics that emphasizes parrying, dodging, and counterattacks in response to enemy attack patterns. It features five distinct weapon styles: sword, greatsword, katana, hammer, and bow, and offers a wide range of content, including intense one-on-one showdowns with monsters and cooperative modes. In addition, a detailed customization system allows players to tailor facial features, body type, and even tattoos, enabling them to create a truly unique Hunter and enhancing overall immersion. To celebrate the global launch of Last Hunter K, HAEGIN is offering generous rewards to all players. Users who log in will receive essential progression items including a Legendary Relic Chest, a limited Hunter Medal, and free Gems to support early progression.
A HAEGIN representative stated, “We are delighted to finally deliver the best possible action experience to players around the world who have been eagerly awaiting the official launch of Last Hunter K. We will continue to provide a stable service and roll out ongoing content updates based on feedback from players in each region.” More information about Last Hunter K: Seoul is available on the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and the game’s official social media channels on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Discord.
