Paladins Strike was a 3D mobile fantasy MOBA based on the PC game Paladins. Players choose from a diverse roster of champions and fight for domination in various maps and game modes.
Publisher: Hi-Rez Studios Playerbase: High Type: Mobile MOBA Release Date: May 2, 2018 Shut Down: January 2019 Pros: +Same action-packed gameplay as Paladins. +Multiple game modes. +Excellent 2D artwork. Cons: -Champions have to be unlocked. -Small maps.
Tekken, one of the world's best known fighting game franchises is getting a mobile release. Bandai Namco"soft launched" the iOS and Android versions of Tekken on August 18, 2017 in Canada. No global launch date has yet been released, but if the Canadian soft launch does well, it shouldn't take long.
This is by no means the first time a fighting game was released for mobile devices. Injustice 2, and Marvel: Contest of Champions are both very success games.
I haven't played Tekken mobile yet, but if they found an acceptable way to get around the control limitations of mobile devices, then it may not be long until we see other classic franchises making the leap!
Check out the official page where you can pre-register to stay updated on the game's progress in your region. Also, check out the announcement trailer for Tekken mobile below:
Tekken - iOS/Android - What's your next move? (Announcement Trailer)
Phantom Chaser was a mobile RPG similar to Yokai Watch with a unique twist, the "Mimic" system, allowing innovative skill combinations, resulting in countless possibilities. Recruit and master over 130 Phantoms, from both Eastern and Western mythology such as Phoenix or Baphomet.
Publisher: Glohow Type: Mobile RPG Release Date: October 19, 2017 Shut Down: October 4, 2020 PvP: World Pros: +Deep Unit development system +Extensive PvE content (story/unit customization) +Stellar graphics Cons: -Large Stamina Consumption -P2W elements -Arduous Ascension Material Grind
The Alchemist Code is a 3D mobile strategy RPG that features turn-based tactical combat and a wide variety of content. Summon and evolve more than 50 unique characters for use in game modes that include story, multiplayer co-op, arena, and more.
Publisher: Gumi Type: Mobile Strategy RPG Release Date: November 14, 2017 Shut Down: March 31, 2023 Pros: +High quality graphics. +Japanese voice-overs. +Deep combat. Cons: -Mediocre 3D graphics. -Pay-to-win elements. -No real-time PvP.
According to a recent report, China's mobile Esports revenue is expected to earn $6.78 billion by the end of 2017.
The estimate is projected on numbers from 2016, where mobile Esports revenue had net China $1.9 billion, triple the figures seen in 2015. Given the growing boom in China's mobile Esports scene, revenues are predicted to follow the same upwards trend and triple again this year.
China's mobile Esports audience is expanding rapidly in the same fashion, and is expected to grow from 118.5 million in 2016, to a whopping 285.3 million by the end of this year. The criteria for these numbers include those who "watch or participate in a core mobile eSports competition for one or more times in the recent half year".
The astronomical growth seen here is likely the result of the heavy promotion of China's most popular mobile Esports offerings. Games like Tencent's new golden boy King of Glory (known as Strike of Kings in the west), which currently has over 50 million active users a day, is no doubt a heavyweight contender for China's booming mobile Esports market.
While the mobile Esports scene has not caught up with the PC-dominated Esports scene just yet, with more games like King of Glory topping the charts, it won't be long till it surpasses its big brother in the market.
Dragon Revolt is a mobile MMORPG set in a high fantasy universe, employing the holy trinity class system: Warrior, Mages, and Clerics. Wield six skills to scour dungeons and take on fierce bosses through your mobile device.
Publisher: Snail Games Type: Mobile MMORPG Release Date: May 16, 2017 Shut Down: 2021 Pros: +Holy Trinity classes. +High quality graphics. +Two opposing factions. Cons: -Small playerbase. -Pay to win elements. -Connection issues.
SINoALICE is a mobile RPG set in a fantasy world that is based on classic fairy tales such as Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, and Snow White. It features a real-time combat system and features more than 150 usable weapons.
Publisher: Pokelabo Playerbase: Medium Type: Mobile RPG Release Date: July 1, 2020 (Global) Pros: +Real-time combat system. +Great art style. +Features NieR: Automata composer (Solid music). Cons: -Repetitive gameplay.
Logres: Japanese RPG is a 2D mobile MMORPG that features a variety of job customization options and JRPG-inspired co-op gameplay. Create unique avatars and choose from 15 different character jobs with distinctive abilities and equipment sets.
Publisher: Marvelous Entertainment Type: Mobile MMORPG Release Date: May 25, 2017 Shut Down: March 27, 2019 Pros: +Variety of playable classes. +Co-op gameplay. +Colorful anime-styled art. Cons: -Unresponsive controls. -Basic UI. -Repetitive gameplay.
Light of Aiaran is a fantasy mobile MMORPG where players choose a race and class and embark on an epic journey in an anime-aesthetic open world. Transform into a deadly god, battle in PvP, explore dungeons, fight world bosses, and stylize your character with cosmetics.
Publisher: ENP Games Type: Mobile MMORPG Release Date: April 05, 2017 Shut Down: August 17, 2018 Pros: +Anime aesthetic. +Colorful enemy design. +Large open world. Cons: -Auto-gameplay. -Graphically dated. -No player trading.
Blade and Soul Mobile is a fantasy TCG where players form five-card decks to battle opponents. Collect over hundreds of cards, enhancing their stats and equipping gear to make them more powerful.
Publisher: Tencent Games Type: Mobile TCG Release Date: March 10, 2016 (China only) Shut Down: 2022 Pros: +Hundreds of cards to collect. +Hybrid of automated combat & reactive actions. +Enhancement and Gear system for cards. Cons: -Limited information available. -No Western release announced.
