While the deals and the stats of the gaming world are important, nothing would happen without the research, funding and, of course, development that goes into making a great game.

So here’s a collection of the most exciting new mobile games right now, the developers and publishers behind them, and why, exactly, they've made the cut.

A monster-sized shadow drop for Netflix subscribers, Capcom’s Monster Hunter Rise offers the series’ classic gameplay loop with plenty of giant, vicious damage sponges to slay, armour to forge and weapons to craft.

Whether it’s old favourites like Rathalos and Tigrex, or newcomers Magnamalo and Ibushi, there’s a near-endless supply of attack patterns to learn and hunts to master. With stronger equipment, hunters can stand up to even stronger foes, then craft even better gear from those monsters to tackle even stronger enemies to craft new gear and… So the cycle continues.

This particular entry started out as a Switch exclusive in 2021. In the half-decade since, it’s expanded to PC, PlayStation, Xbox and now finally mobile - provided you’re a paying subscriber to Netflix’s streaming service.

There are few franchises so influential they have half a genre named after them, but Castlevania is one such title. Among the core metroidvania experiences, this game first released 40 years ago on the Famicom, setting up a Konami series that’s still running strong to this day.

To celebrate the huge anniversary, the game that started it all is now available for free on mobile until October 24th, giving everyone the opportunity to experience pixelated medieval Europe, the legend of Dracula and the adventure of Simon Belmont.

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