An outsider shows up in a closed-off community asking questions about someone who’s gone missing, and the locals would really rather they didn’t. If that’s put The Wicker Man in your head, you’re not alone. Hillthorn shares a similar premise, only nobody here says a single word. Raw Fury and developer Fool Moon just unveiled Hillthorn at The MIX Fall Showcase, confirming its release date and that it’s coming to iOS and Android alongside PC and Switch. ... [MORE]

Hello! And welcome back to The Wrapp. I wasn't around last week because I was on a big old boat, but now I'm back to reality with no post-holiday blues whatsoever... Okay, maybe a bit. Anyway, this week Dann is pondering the PGAs while Catherine is going for a wander with a cute amphibian. Elsewhere, Shaun has another sly dig at Digimon Up while I'm thinking about buying the full version of Flick Shot Rogues. [staff id="335"] ... [MORE]

I think it's safe to say that Asia's swordplay has completely supplanted anything Europe or beyond has to offer. After all, a shiny sword from Camelot isn't quite as cool as cutting the clouds in flight, or whatever your metaphor of choice is. And newly released sword battler Hoshikage lets you feel exactly like that wuxia, anime-style hero effortlessly taking on your enemies. What makes Hoshikage stand out is that you use only a single finger to play. With hordes of enemies attacking you left and right, you need to parry and deflect their blows in particular sequences, leaving them staggered. Once all your foes are seeing spots before their eyes, it's time to unleash an Issen, a devastating blow to cut them all down at once. ... [MORE]

Endless runners are a constant favourite on mobile, and for good reason. They're easy to pick up, hard to put down, and, depending on the developer, can have all kinds of interesting twists on a simple format. And that's what Wavy Road is setting out to achieve, with its quirky endless runner action coming to iOS on October 21st. Wavy Road stands out because you aren't following a track, but laying it yourself. As you move your vehicle, the road ahead will similarly twist and turn, with the objective being (obviously) to avoid obstacles. As you twist the road, you'll need to watch what your vehicle of choice is doing, and keep it on track for as long as possible. ... [MORE]

With Halloween right around the corner, we're seeing plenty of popular mobile games getting in on the action with seasonal events. But whereas Play Together went cute and creepy with their Sweet Halloween event, Torchlight: Infinite takes a different route as you dive into the darkest depths of Tartarus. Tartarus is the centrepiece of the new game mode of the same name. In it, you'll venture into the titular dungeon prison, fighting your way through inmates to gather their nameplates before taking control of the prison yourself. After that, you'll pit the various inhabitants against one another, before finally taking on the survivors. ... [MORE]

Trophy Games has plenty of reasons to celebrate this month as Truck Manager reaches its second anniversary with over 30 million downloads. Having hit the ground running with over a million pre-registrations before launch, the 3D trucking sim has continued to head in the right direction thanks to a macro-level approach that sees you rack up your miles on the spreadsheet rather than the road. ... [MORE]

Nowadays we're used to racing games being all about high-octane, fast-paced and flashy visuals. But Heat: Pedal to the Metal, the upcoming digital adaptation of Asmodee's hit board game, takes a different tack. Instead of split-second decisions, you'll weigh your moves carefully in high-octane races that can still twist on a dime. Heat: Pedal to the Metal is a card-based board game that sees you playing as drivers in the heyday of 1960s racing. High speed, low safety, and four different maps covering recreations and amalgamations of iconic tracks across the USA, Britain, Italy, France and Germany. You'll need to decide when to accelerate, when to maintain your position and when to go for that crucial overtake. ... [MORE]

How many of us are actually capable of folding a map back the way it came? I’m certainly not, but Orisuji is betting you can manage it on a phone instead, since folding it is how you solve every maze in it. If I had a penny for every iPhone Duo puzzler I’ve written about today, I’d have two pennies. Not a lot, but it’s weird that it’s happened twice, especially when both release on the same day. Porta Nubi has you diving into clouds, whereas Orisuji is all about the art of the fold. ... [MORE]

It's coming up on Halloween, and you know what that means! Yes, you really need to get your costume sorted if you haven't already. And also more new seasonal events, such as Play Together's Sweet Halloween update, which adds brand new spooky content to sink your fangs into in Haegin's popular social gaming platform. The event sees you helping out Bloody, the pâtissier who finds herself short of ingredients for her ghoulish Halloween part for- er, ghosts. We've all been there, I'm sure. Either way, it'll be up to you to track down creatures such as the Whipped Cream Octopus and Mint Starfish, which serve as ingredients for Bloody's creations! ... [MORE]

It was one of the more surprising and divisive reveals at RuneFest 2026. RuneScape Reignited was a separate, siloed-off economy where players began at level three and could explore Gielinor at their own pace. While the excitement was palpable, so was the discontent, and now, RuneScape Reignited has been shelved for good. As explained by Mod Ryan, RuneScape Reignited's rather lacklustre response from existing fans, especially regarding a separate economy and other issues, has led to them axing plans to launch it this December. It's an important step from the folks at Jagex, who have been working to regain player trust throughout 2026 with their Road to Restoration roadmap. ... [MORE]

Solo dev Michael Temper has a habit, and it’s not a cheap one. His last puzzler went to Apple Vision Pro. The next stop is the iPhone Duo, Apple’s foldable, so if you were hoping to play his stuff on something you already own, his choices so far haven’t been kind to your bank account. In fairness, Porta Nubi will run on a regular iPhone or iPad too. It’s the Duo version he’s built it around, though, and folding the phone is now part of how you solve things. ... [MORE]

With how popular MapleStory has been with fans in South Korea and beyond, it seems almost inevitable that they would dip their toes into the idle RPG. And MapleStory: Idle RPG has proved to be pretty popular as a result, as it now celebrates its first anniversary with a suite of in-game events! The event includes a brand new guild raid against the Pink Beans. Going live on October 16th, it pits you against the titular monsters with up to seven other members. Clearing it will earn you in-game rewards and an exclusive medal, while the newly added Eternity-grade weaponry offers even stronger equipment to help you out. ... [MORE]