The Pocket Gamer Podcast Episode 96 - Monster Hunter Outlanders on mobile, Animula Nook's miniature world, and the massiveness of Delta Force 

Are you a fan of auto-battles or would you rather go for the grind? How do you feel about romancing waifus that actually require you to make an effort? I'm super pumped for this episode of the (New and Improved!) Pocket Gamer Podcast, where I gush about the week that's been getting up close and personal with some of Tencent's most talked-about games.

The first big thing I kick off with is how I got hands-on with Monster Hunter Outlanders, as well as grabbed an interview with the devs during my Shenzhen trip. We also get Will pretty hyped about it, because as a fan of the franchise, he's curious to see how the team brings the massive scale of the Monster Hunter IP to mobile.

Next on the list is Chasing Kaleidorider, which I have a preview in the works for too! It's a "doki doki" romance RPG where you attempt to woo femme fatales on motorbikes, and honestly, it not only looks cool, but it also offers a pretty in-depth romance sim where you really need to put in a lot of effort to win the girl of your dreams. It's meant to be a wholesome affair, and on top of that, it's got Will excited for the arcade combat and Iwan intrigued by the whole concept.

Speaking of wholesome, Animula Nook is Tencent's upcoming cosy life sim that's set in a miniaturised world, and while most people will probably aim to cross each item on their quest checklist as soon as possible, I ended up getting obsessed with cleaning the dust off the floor with my trusty skateboard. It's a compelling loop, really, and the adorable pets you get to meet along the way simply add to its lovely charm.

Finally, Iwan wraps it all up by asking me what I thought would be the next big thing for the company, which, apart from Monster Hunter Outlanders, made me rethink Delta Force and its huge scale. Getting to watch the 2nd-anniversary esports tournament in person made me realise just how massive it is, and I don't doubt it'll only get bigger in the future.

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