Azur Games remained the top publisher in December with an impressive 106 million downloads, further solidifying its lead in the hyper-casual gaming market. Miniclip came in second with 93.3 million downloads, a significant increase from the previous month.
Seriously, there’s nothing like kicking off the new League of Legends season – 2026, here we come! – with a fresh set of Twitch emotes. It’s cool that Riot’s working with League Partners to make this happen. Basically, they’re trying to support all of us who make content – streamers, teachers, entertainers, even the people who really dive deep into the game’s strategy. It’s awesome they’re looking out for the community!
You start with a small plot of land, but it can feel cramped as you unlock more items for your home, like furniture, decorations, and things to build. Getting access to larger Home Plots in Heartopia isn’t immediate – you’ll need to play through the game for a little while first.
Since its debut in 2016, the world of Overwatch has been steadily building a rich backstory and character stories, and that continued with the release of Overwatch 2 in 2023. Over the years, heroes like Ramattra, Lifeweaver, Illari, and others have been introduced with their own unique narratives. Recently, the game has started hinting at five new story additions. Here’s what we know so far, along with insights from Overwatch 2 game director Aaron Keller about where the game’s lore is headed.
In addition to the usual event prizes, Equipment Blast offers players the chance to earn a special skin, a decoration for their base, a beautiful background scene, and lots of gear for their Heroes by shopping at the Trader. That makes it a particularly fun event this time!
The Final Preps Order Event is happening now on our website until February 5th. During the event, you can create Special Ops Teams in different regions to receive regular deliveries of Special Supplies. You can then use these Supplies at the Supply Hub to get a variety of items.
As a mobile gaming fan, it was interesting to see how things changed in December! Some of the usual top games stayed put, but a few surprises started gaining traction, while others that were really popular in November faded a bit. Here’s a full rundown of what the global mobile games market looked like last month.
As a fan, I was excited to discover the Weighted Die in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2! You can actually snag it pretty early on while doing the Easy Riders questline, but don’t worry if you miss it then – you’ll also have another chance to find it once you’re able to freely explore the world.
The classic strategy RPG, Genesis War, is being rebuilt and re-released, letting players experience the vast world that captivated gamers in the ’90s. Set in the war-ravaged land of Antaria, you’ll play as Princess Iyolin, fighting against the Geysir Empire to take back Pandragon – and ultimately discover a surprising secret behind the conflict.
This Counter-Strike 2 event is a big deal – it’s the first tournament of the year to bring together top teams and welcome live spectators. Expect an electric atmosphere! We’ll also get a first look at how the teams competing in IEM Krakow 2026 – both the frontrunners and potential dark horses – are currently performing.