Well, that's all folks!
Even with LaunchPad #3 all wrapped up it's still time to look forward to the future. LaunchPad will return (as Pocket Gamer LaunchPad #4, as you might guess) in May and we're planning on going even bigger than this time. But, until then, check out the site for the latest and greatest news, reviews, tips and opinions from the best team in the biz.
7:00pm UK Time | Friday, February 26th, 2021
And that's LaunchPad #3 all wrapped up! A big thank you to anyone who read any of our stories over the last two days or popped into the stream. We've shared some excellent exclusives over the last couple of days. It was a shorter event this time around but still packed with plenty of good stuff. Normal Pocket Gamer service will resume on Monday but LaunchPad will return in future so stay tuned to the website to find out when!
If you missed our stream today or simply want to check it out again, check out the embedded video below:
And finally, a big thank you to our sponsor Camel Games, the folks behind the excellent Infinite Galaxy. LaunchPad #3 would simply not have been possible without your help.
5:00pm UK Time | Friday, February 26th, 2021
Phew! That's the written side of Pocket Gamer Launchpad #3 finished! However, the event isn't over just yet. If you're still hungry for more chat about mobile games alongside a closer look at some of the titles we've covered throughout the day head on over to our Twitch channel where James and Danielle will discuss all the reveals.
4:30pm UK Time | Friday, February 26th, 2021
Our Playdigious news doesn't stop with Northgard Mobile. We've also got some more gameplay to show in our stream later today for Dungeon of the Endless: Apogee, which is set to arrive on the App Store and Google Play on 16th March. Check out our latest post for all the details.
4:00pm UK Time | Friday, February 26th, 2021
Rallyallyally is a casual mobile racer that's heading for iOS and Android that's previously won a Big Indie Pitch Award. The reason? At the start of each round, one player will drive around the world creating the track for everyone behind them to race on. It's a neat idea and you can check out a new teaser trailer for Rallyallyally in our latest article.
3:30pm UK Time | Friday, February 26th, 2021
It was recently announced that Northgard would be launching in April for iOS, with an Android version expected at some stage in 2021. Though the PC version of the game has been out for some time, we haven't seen too much gameplay on mobile, until today. In our stream, we'll be showing off some exclusive footage for you all. In the meantime, read Olly's article to learn more about it.
3:00pm UK Time | Friday, February 26th, 2021
Earlier this week we wrote about the impending arrival of Alejandro Zielinsky’s Poly Vita. Today we can exclusively reveal that this gorgeous Monument Valley-inspired puzzler will also be heading for Android devices as well. Check out Olly's latest article for all the details on what to expect when the game arrives.
2:30pm UK Time | Friday, February 26th, 2021
Lost Twins 2 is a surreal puzzler heading for iOS and Android at a currently unknown date. It follows the titular twins, Ben and Abi, as they try to find their way out of a strange and mysterious world. The developers are currently looking for folks to take part in a closed alpha test, so check out our latest post to see if that's something you'd like to get involved with.
2:00pm UK Time | Friday, February 26th, 2021
Since it first launched, Black Desert Mobile has been constantly updated with new pieces of content and classes to play as. Their next addition will be the support class, Shai. We've got an exclusive teaser trailer to share with you today alongside some details about where she will excel in the game.
1:30pm UK Time | Friday, February 26th, 2021
Project Cars GO is currently available to pre-register ahead of its launch on March 23rd. We're going to have some exclusive footage to share with you all during our stream later today but in the meantime, why not discover a little bit more about what to expect from Project Cars GO.
1:00pm UK Time | Friday, February 26th, 2021
Cat Colony Crisis released for Android devices a couple of weeks ago and today the various folks who worked on the game have shared a few insights about the development process. If you have any interest in the inner workings of game development it makes for an intriguing watch.
12:00pm UK Time | Friday, February 26th, 2021
Back in 2020, Huntdown released on consoles after being in development for quite some time. It's a retro-infused platformer with a 16-bit art style that's sure to entice fans of old school aesthetics and it's heading for iOS and Android later this year! Learn more about this cyberpunk platformer in our latest post.
11:00am UK Time | Friday, February 26th, 2021
Rome 2077 is a space strategy game that launched sometime last year. Today, the developer has outlined a bunch of features they're hoping to implement in the game such as better AI, multiplayer and a neutral faction. Check out our article for all the details.
10:00am UK Time | Friday, February 26th, 2021
Queen Rules is an upcoming strategic puzzler that has been described by one tester as 'Sudoku on shrooms'. It features a unique clay art style that was handmade in real life which will certainly help it stand out among the myriad of other puzzlers available on mobile. Learn more in our latest post.
9:00am UK Time | Friday, February 26th, 2021
The Fifth Ark is an upcoming post-apocalyptic RPG that sees you recruiting an elite group of heroes to battle against the zombie hordes. We're all set to show you all some unseen gameplay footage in our stream later today but while you wait, come learn a little more about the game!
8:55am UK Time | Friday, February 26th, 2021
Welcome to the second day Pocket Gamer LaunchPad #3, our third virtual event designed to celebrate the best new, upcoming and updated mobile games. We're back with more reveals throughout the day, so stay tuned to this feed for the latest as it breaks or check out the news and featured games tabs for what's already been revealed!
Then, at 17:00 (GMT) today we'll have a live stream of all the key updates on Twitch plus plenty of chat throughout the day in the Discord group.
Of course, our LaunchPad events wouldn't be possible without our amazing sponsor, Camel Games either. If you're unfamiliar, they are the creator of space-RPG Infinite Galaxy.
7:00pm UK Time | Thursday, February 25th, 2021
That's a wrap for day one of LaunchPad #3. We'll be back tomorrow for another day of exclusive reveals for new games and updates to existing favourites. Of course, there will be another stream to look forward to as well. For those who watched and were hoping to see our 'Top ten racing games list' once again, you can find that here. If you missed the entire stream fear not, you can check it out in the embedded video below!
Thank you once again to our sponsor, Camel Games, developer of stellar space RPG Infinite Galaxy. Our LaunchPad event wouldn't have been possible without their support!
See you all tomorrow!
5:00pm UK Time | Thursday, February 25th, 2021
And that's everything from the editorial side for day number of LaunchPad #3. But, if you're still looking for more chat about mobile games alongside a closer look at some of the titles we've covered throughout the day head on over to our Twitch channel where James and Charlie will discuss all the reveals.
4:30pm UK Time | Thursday, February 25th, 2021
Mighty Bear Games and Butter Royale are veterans of the LaunchPad seen, having been involved in all of our events so far. A tradition we hope continues. Our last article of the day discusses some new Spices that will be arriving in the game soon alongside some characters. Check out our latest post for all the details.
4:00pm UK Time | Thursday, February 25th, 2021
Enjoy word games? Our next story might be of interest then. Anagraphs is an upcoming word game that sees you hunting for anagrams. But, there's a twist. Some letters can be rotated to create new ones, meaning there are more words to find that you'd initially realise. Read our latest article to learn more.
3:00pm UK Time | Thursday, February 25th, 2021
Whatever you do, don't blink. Or you might miss our latest announcement. During our stream later today we'll be premiering a developer diary from Kaigan Games that will take a look at their upcoming found phone game Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins. The game is set to arrive for iOS and Android devices on March 19th.
2:00pm UK Time | Thursday, February 25th, 2021
Devsisters has announced two new games today, Project Mars and Project Safe House. The former is confirmed to be heading for mobile devices and it looks lovely. It's a 3D city builder that will apparently allow you to create without limitation. Check out our latest post to learn more.
1:30pm UK Time | Thursday, February 25th, 2021
Necromunda: Gang Skirmish was initially announced by Legendary Games last October and we've not seen too much of it since. That changes today as the developers have sent us over some exclusive footage to share with you all. Check it out in our latest article along with more details about the game itself.
1:00pm UK Time | Thursday, February 25th, 2021
Lost Light is an upcoming survival shooter from NetEase that looks to be an exciting addition to their growing catalogue of games. They recently held a closed beta test last month, so development is still very much ongoing. Today NetEase have shared new content that will be added to Lost Light including a brand new game mode. Olly has all the details.
12:30pm UK Time | Thursday, February 25th, 2021
Questlike: Pocket is an upcoming mobile version of the lo-fi monster-hunting RPG that initially launched on PC back in 2018. It presents a stripped-back approach to the usual questing and implements a rhythm-based combat system to keep fights engaging. Our latest article has all the information.
12:00pm UK Time | Thursday, February 25th, 2021
Smash Mountain Studios' card-based RPG, BeJJ has recently launched in open beta across the globe. Naturally then, development is ongoing with their tactical Jiu-Jitsu title and they've shared with us a plethora of additions we can expect in the coming weeks. Check our latest post for all the details.
11:30am UK Time | Thursday, February 25th, 2021
Something a little different for you now. Since the last LaunchPad event in November, a number of excellent mobile games have released for both iOS and Android. So, we decided to round them up in case you're looking for something new to play. Half of the games you'll already be familiar with if you've closely followed our previously LaunchPads.
11:00am UK Time | Thursday, February 25th, 2021
NetEase's Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night recently received the Iga's Back Pack DLC earlier this month. But that's not all the content fans of the Metroidvania can expect to see. Today we've got the details on the upcoming Zangetsu DLC, which you can read all about in our latest post.
10:00am UK Time | Thursday, February 25th, 2021
Snowprint Studios' fantasy tactical battle RPG Rivengard is slowly gaining popularity since it first launched last month. Today the team have shared with us some details on bits of content that will be arriving in the game in the coming weeks, including an event that starts this Sunday.
9:00am UK Time | Thursday, February 25th, 2021
For our first story of the day, we have details about a host of content that will be making its way into NetEase's Badlanders this year. This includes a new map and weapons among other bits of content to look forward to. Check out all the details in our post.
8:45am UK Time | Thursday, February 25th, 2021
Welcome to Pocket Gamer LaunchPad #3, our third virtual event designed to celebrate the best new, upcoming and updated mobile games. It was just so enjoyable last time, we had to do it again
We have plenty of reveals lined up over the next 2 days, so stay tuned to this channel for the latest as it breaks or check out the news and featured games tabs for what's already been revealed!
At 17:00 (GMT) each day we'll have a live stream of all the key updates on Twitch plus plenty of chat throughout the day in the Discord group.
Of course, our LaunchPad events wouldn't be possible without our amazing sponsor, Camel Games either. If you're unfamiliar, they are the creator of space-RPG Infinite Galaxy.
