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Fantasy Earth Zero will now be available for Android and iOS under the name Fantasy Earth Genesis, as announced by Square Enix and mobile app developer Asobimo at the Tokyo Game Show 2017. Unlike the usual player-versus-player (PVP) battles where a party consists of three to six players, you can now join battles where one party can reach up to 50 players!

If you are into dating sims, perhaps you have already heard of Tokimeki Memorial. After all, it is one of the most popular and longest-running dating sims ever, featuring interactive game styles, interesting storylines and captivating characters. Unlike previous games, the latest addition to the franchise, Tokimeki Idol, features idols—making it more similar to popular idol-themed games such Idolmaster and Love Live. Not only will you aim to catch the heart of these idol-hopefuls, but you’re also going to help them reach their dreams of reaching the big stage.

Serencia Saga: Dragon Nest is Gumi’s latest 3D action game for iOS and Android. Based on the popular PC online game developed by the Korean studio Eyedentity Games, the Japanese mobile version aims to bring all the exciting features that made the PC version popular into your smartphones—such as having a fast and fluid non-targeting combat and customizable skill system.

Perhaps you have already heard of Princess Principal, the spy action anime that is slated to be released this Fall 2017 anime season. The anime won’t be the only thing that you’ll get from this franchise though, since a mobile game will be released soon as well!

SINoALICE certainly garnered quite the attention in Japan, with it getting 500,000 pre-registrants and having 248,000 followers on Twitter. Directed by Yoko Taro of the Drakengard and Nien fame, SINoALICE is a fantasy role-playing game which details the story of a group of fairytale heroines who are imprisoned in a world that is stuck in an endless loop called “The Library.” The girls who are still wandering around only have one wish: to revive the “Author”, who created them.

Having an otome game that is also a battle RPG seems like a farfetched idea before—that is, until GMO Game Center proved that such a thing is possible with their upcoming game Paranormal Kiss. Paranormal Kiss is a mobile game for iOS and Android with a dating sim and a tactical RPG, a concept that is rare in most games today. Slated to be released in  Spring 2017 in Japan, China, and Korea, you can now date men with special abilities and battle terrorist groups in this romance adventure game!

Smartphone RPG Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story (Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica Gaiden) will release a brand new PV every week for six consecutive weeks starting from March 11th. These previews will feature the new characters in the game.

Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced that IDOLM@STER SideM: LIVE ON ST@GE will be the newest addition to the popular franchise, which was announced in the IDOLM@STER Side M 2nd Stage ~ ORIGIN event held on February 11. The game will be available to iOS and Android users. The PV of the game, as well as its official website, have also been launched on the same day.