My perception of mobile gaming continues to evolve. I think it's easy to forget that we have these devices with us at all times that are capable of generating incredible virtual worlds – that we have the ability to play at the touch of a button no matter where we are or what we're doing.
It wasn't until last year that I really fell back in love with mobile gaming. I finally upgraded an exceptionally old smartphone that could barely handle WhatsApp to a something a little more modern, and started reconnecting with gaming on the go. Netflix Games introduced me to a world of quietly vibrant indie games which could burn away the doldrums of a lengthy commute, I was starting to take my favorite Game Pass games away from the couch and into bed, and I've been literally spoilt for choice on the App stores. There's a wealth of quality games out there, no matter your favorite genre.
Perhaps you're mobile gaming curious too, and just looking for a little direction. If that's the case, 12DOVE is here to help. This week we are running a Mobile Gaming Week, exploring what's hot, what's best, and what's next in the space. And if that wasn't enough, you can also join us on Thursday, September 26 for the Mobile Gaming Show – a new digital showcase from GR+ and our friends at Future Games Show which will deliver 30 minutes of developer interviews, new trailers, and reveals.
We'll be keeping this content hub updating over the next week, so keep checking back in as we attempt to show you why it's worth reconnecting with mobile gaming here in 2024.
Mobile Gaming Show
What's Hot
Review | Ever play Fallout Shelter and wish there was a version of the management sim set in Tamriel? Well then you're in luck, because one just launched on iOS and Android. Read our Elder Scrolls: Castles review here.
Preview
Hello Kitty Island Adventure hit Apple Arcade in 2023 and has been a favorite getaway destination for many here at 12DOVE since. In fact, we believe that it fills the Animal Crossing: New Horizons shaped hole in our hearts.
Feature
When I asked our News Editor what his most-played game of 2023 was, the answer surprised me. No, it wasn't Baldur's Gate 3… it was Pokemon Sleep, which he maintains is the Tamagotchi he never had as a kid.
News
The Epic Games Store has launched on Apple and Android devices across select territories, bringing Fortnite back to mobile platforms along with new versions of Fall Guys and Rocket League Sideswipe.
Explainer
There's nothing worse than having the low battery warning flash up while you're mid-battle, so use these helpful tips to improve your mobile battery life to extend your ability to play games on the go.
Feature
Looking to indulge in a little nostalgia from the halcyon days of gaming? Well here are 10 video game classics that you can revive on your phone right now, from Baldur’s Gate 2 to Final Fantasy 7.
Guide
Looking for a way to take your favorite PS5 games away from the couch and onto your mobile device? You can do exactly that with PS5 remote play, which is a fun way to extend your playtime all over the house.
What's Best
What's Next
Preview| Regardless of whether you've been collecting for years or never quite clicked with the TCG, Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket is proving to be an excellent conversion of the experience for mobile. We played it last month and now we're counting down the days until release.
News
One of the best roguelikes of the year is set to decimate productivity levels the world over as creator LocalThunk prepares to deploy the indie hit on mobile devices. The developer even went as far as to apologise in advance for the havoc this release will create… we aren't prepared.
Preview
The idea of having access to a fully-scoped Assassin's Creed adventure at all times would have been inconceivable just a few years ago, but everything we have played of Assassin's Creed Jade so far demonstrated just how far mobile games have come.
News
When Stardew Valley 1.6 launched earlier this year it brought over 500 changes, but only if you were playing on PC. With the update finally set to land on mobile, start clearing space to redownload one of the best farming games – there's never been a better time to start a new save.
