Month: July 2017

Mabinogi Mobile

Mabinogi Mobile is an upcoming anime styled MMORPG made specifically for smartphones. Like the long-running PC MMORPG that inspired it, the mobile edition plans to emphasize social gameplay and an expansive set of life skills—gathering, crafting, hunting, and even writing and performing your own music.

Publisher: Nexon
Playerbase: TBD
Type: Anime MMORPG
PvP: TBD
Release Date: 2018
Pros: +Keeps the original’s charming look and soundtrack. +Deep set of life skills and player focused social activities. +A true MMORPG scope with dungeons, bosses, and other cooperative content.
Cons: -Still short on concrete details. -No confirmed Western release. -Portrait orientation can leave unused space on the display.

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Black Squad

Black Squad is a modern military, lobby-driven tactical FPS that leans on classic round-based gunplay, then spices it up with multiple modes that go beyond simple team deathmatch, including VIP-style objective defense.

Publisher: Neowiz Games
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Tactical Shooter
Release Date: Summer, 2017 (NA Early Access)
Pros: +Fluid shooting and movement. +Punchy, satisfying audio. +Many weapons can be kept permanently.
Cons: -Smaller weapon pool than many competitors. -Limited options for personalization.

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Argo

Argo is a free to play tactical shooter from Bohemia Interactive that runs on the same technology behind ARMA 3. It focuses on small, competitive firefights (usually 5v5) between the Clouds and Flames on the detailed Mediterranean setting of Malden, where positioning, communication, and careful shots matter more than twitchy run and gun reflexes.

Publisher: Bohemia Interactive
Playerbase: Shut Down
Type: Tactical Shooter
Release Date: June 22, 2017
Pros: +Tense, grounded gunfights that reward teamwork. +Built-in editor for custom scenarios. +Plenty of weapons and equipment to earn.
Cons: -Challenging for new players. -Performance and interface rough edges. -No jumping, which can feel restrictive. -Population declined quickly.

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