Gaming
Trailblazing creators’ platform Ludo launches iconic new function for game developers and designers
Ludo.ai unveils icon search feature and makes its platform accessible to all with new free tier
Ludo.ai has announced the launch of a groundbreaking icon search feature, a tool that uses cutting edge AI technology to enable users to quickly source and review all mobile game icons. With the new addition of a free tier, Ludo’s icon search is now available to everyone, providing fresh inspiration for game developers to design their own icon.
The new icon search feature is facilitated by Ludo’s AI – giving users a detailed view of each icon, what filters are in place, and cross-referencing this across multiple online game storefronts. Expertly created to support users, whether game developers beginning their journey or independent studios looking for inspiration on iconography, the icon search feature pulls from Ludo’s impressive database of over a million different published apps that are live on the Apple App Store, Google Play and Itch.io. Searches can be refined even more with seven unique filters, offering a look at games of a specific genre, by release date, art style, platforms it’s available on, stores it’s available on, colours used and even top-performing apps.
As well as the new icon search, Ludo uses state of the art machine learning and natural language processing to instantly suggest game ideas and mechanics, review gaming trends, and more, on-demand – helping to inspire developers and creators. Users set parameters by providing keywords, natural language descriptions, game mechanics, or imagery and Ludo quickly returns multiple written game concepts, artwork and images, by analyzing its growing database of 1.2 million games and over four million images. Following the introduction of a new free tier, Ludo’s platform is now accessible for free, with paid tiers being available to help businesses to expand the toolset and its functionality.
Arguably the front cover of a game, players judge an icon’s appearance and often decide whether to play a game because of it. The main purpose of a game icon is to not only appeal to potential users but to give an accurate representation of a title, drawing players in and alluding to the experience on offer. With roughly one in five apps being games on the Apple App Store alone, there is an expansive market to compete within. First impressions count more than ever, as games can be published and lost within the flurry of the market.
Tom Pigott, CEO and Founder of Ludo says “Our exciting new icon search feature came as an addition to our image search, following feedback from our users. We are excited to now be able to help facilitate icon design on Ludo. We found that the relevancy and impact that an icon can have for a game is just as important as the game itself – it gives those searching an idea of what’s in store if they choose to play.
“Ludo is offering our icon search function, as well as other key tools including the latest trends, gamestorming and image search, within our new free tier. We’re helping to create a centralised toolbox for game design and ideation, adding another string to the bows of our users.”
With the launch of the icon search feature, Ludo aims to support developers to create unique icons for games. Those who work in smaller studios, or even independently, may not have the resources or time for professional icon design that is available to larger studios. Ludo’s toolkit provides many tools that can benefit these studios and indie developers, supporting them to deliver hit games to a high standard.
Ludo combines a non-bias search engine, a library of over 1.2 million games and ways to collate research and inspiration, all in one place. Ludo offers a free subscription tier including the icon search feature, alongside many excellent features for game development, design and research. You can find out more at ludo.ai or contact Ludo on Twitter.
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Flexion
Flexion adds Hero Wars: Alliance from Nexters to alternative store portfolio
Flexion (NASDAQ: FLEXM) has partnered with Nexters Global, part of GDEV, to expand the reach of its flagship title, Hero Wars: Alliance, across alternative app stores. The mid-core RPG is set to launch on platforms including the Amazon Appstore, Samsung Galaxy Store, Samsung Instant Play, Xiaomi GetApps, Epic Games Store, and ONE store during Q2 2026.
Hero Wars: Alliance continues to rank among the top 60 highest-grossing titles on Google Play, further strengthening Flexion’s portfolio of globally successful games.
Jens Lauritzson, CEO of Flexion, said: “Nexters has a proven hit with Hero Wars: Alliance. Our role is to take that existing success and generate more revenue by reaching users in the alternative stores. We don’t just handle updates and marketing; we provide the full infrastructure and services to ensure a game performs at its peak on every platform.”
Olga Egoshina, Director of Business Development at Nexters, added: “We built this game to last. If you limit yourself to one or two big stores, you miss out on a massive audience using other markets. Flexion lets us expand into those spaces without the typical upfront costs or effort. It is a low-risk way to quickly grow our revenue and player base while Flexion handles the messy technical work.”
Flexion manages the full process of bringing games to alternative distribution channels, offering a combination of proprietary technology and operational services. On average, the company delivers more than 10% in additional revenue for its partners, with a portfolio that includes 35 top-grossing titles, four of which rank in the global top 10.
Its service offering includes full integration and platform management, tailored marketing strategies, technical support with rapid updates, and access to curated store placements. As developers increasingly seek higher margins and diversified revenue streams, Flexion’s model allows studios to unlock additional income without the typical operational burden.
Hero Wars: Alliance is a free-to-play mobile strategy RPG set in the fantasy world of Dominion, where players collect and upgrade heroes, build team synergies, and compete across campaign missions, PvP arenas, and large-scale guild wars.
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Gaming
Trophy Hunter introduces Night Hunt – a new nighttime hunting experience
Trophy Hunter has unveiled Night Hunt, a new feature that transforms familiar hunting arenas into high-stakes environments after dark. The latest update introduces a weekly cycle of nighttime events, exclusive nocturnal animals, and fresh gameplay conditions designed to challenge players to rethink their strategies.
“Night Hunt is an important step in the development of Trophy Hunter. By transforming familiar hunting arenas into challenging nighttime environments, the feature introduces a new gameplay layer and effectively expands the game with additional hunting grounds and competitive opportunities,” said Jakub Noganowicz, Product Owner of Trophy Hunter and Hunting Clash. “Players enjoy club-based competition, but individual achievements are equally important. Night Hunt gives players new ways to challenge themselves, earn recognition, and test their hunting skills in a completely new environment.”
Weekly events bring a new competitive rhythm
Night Hunt introduces a structured schedule of limited-time weekly events. The mode unlocks for players who have progressed through the early stages and completed duels across the first five arenas, ensuring they are fully familiar with core mechanics before taking on the challenge.
Access to Night Hunt is based on a ticket system. Players receive three free tickets daily, with an additional ticket available via a rewarded video ad. More tickets can be purchased, allowing unlimited participation while supporting the game’s live-ops and monetisation systems.
Each week, a different arena becomes the setting for nighttime hunts. Reduced visibility and increased difficulty significantly alter gameplay dynamics, while exclusive night-only animals add variety. To help players adapt, epic weapons are enhanced with a thermal vision trait, improving precision in low-light conditions.
These recurring events create a steady loop of challenges and rewards, encouraging regular engagement while expanding the game’s live-ops layer.
Achievement badges reward top performers
The update also strengthens Trophy Hunter’s competitive edge with new achievement-based rewards. During Night Hunt events, players compete in duels, earn event currency, and unlock rewards by reaching key milestones.
Multiple rankings track performance across metrics such as highest score, shot accuracy, and winning streaks. Top-performing players are awarded exclusive badges, which become permanent additions to their profiles and can be showcased to others.
Continuing to expand the game world
Since its global launch, Trophy Hunter has continued to evolve with regular content updates. New arenas are introduced at least once a month, bringing fresh environments and tactical challenges. The latest addition, released on February 27, brings the total number of arenas to 18.
Alongside new locations, the game continues to develop both social and individual gameplay experiences. Features like Club Race enhance team-based competition, while Night Hunt adds a new layer focused on individual skill, progression, and personal achievement—encouraging players to revisit familiar locations under more demanding conditions and driving deeper engagement.
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Gaming
OUD and SuperGaming Launch Prime Rush in Brazil, Bringing Battle Royale and Extraction Gameplay for Mobile
- Prime Rush is now live in Brazil on Google Play Store for Android and the App Store for iOS
- Features a dual win condition through survival or Cosmium extraction, new Brazilian heroes, and tactical abilities
- Launches with Ranked Season 1, Battle Pass Season 1: Street Legends, and multiple limited-time modes
Prime Rush, a new mobile shooter combining battle royale survival with extraction-style gameplay, has officially launched in Brazil on the Google Play Store for Android and the App Store for iOS. Developed by SuperGaming in partnership with Spacecaps, the parent company of LOUD, the game has been built with direct feedback from Brazilian players and creators during its Closed Beta and Early Access phases.
Prime Rush introduces a unique twist to the traditional battle royale format. In addition to surviving until the end of the match, squads can secure an early victory by extracting Cosmium, a rare resource that spawns during the final circle. This dual win condition creates a match environment where squads must decide whether to outlast opponents in a final-circle finish or take a more tactical route to win through Cosmium extraction.
The game also features a flexible tactical ability system built for high-tempo mobile combat. Active Abilities such as DeadEye, Shield Dome, Super Speed, and Hunter’s Instinct allow players to approach matches through precision, defence, mobility, and intel respectively.
Speaking on this development Bruno Bittencourt, CEO of LOUD said, “Brazil has one of the most passionate gaming communities in the world, yet we’ve spent years playing games that weren’t built with us in mind. Prime Rush is a game created for Brazilian players, shaped daily by the communities we’ve built over the past decade. We’ve been listening to them every single day. It’s a game that finally feels like home.”
“Brazil has one of the most competitive mobile shooter audiences that we have seen, and from the start we wanted Prime Rush to be both authentic and accessible,” said Roby John, CEO and Co-founder of SuperGaming. “For us, that meant building a game that feels true to Brazil while also making sure it runs smoothly across a broad range of devices so more players can experience it the way it was meant to be played.”
The battle takes place on the island of Maré, the setting for Prime Rush’s battle royale extraction experience. Prime Rush also includes a Mini TDM mode (Favela). This is a quick 4v4 mode designed for shorter, high-intensity firefights on the go.
At launch, the game introduces a lineup of new Brazilian heroes including Juliana, Rafael, Miguel, Rogério, Dos Santos, Julia, and Gustavo, with character customization allowing players to personalize their experience. Players can also customize their weapon experience with the new Evo-X skins. These are upgradeable gun skins featuring three switchable Chromas, enhanced visuals and VFX, unique inspect and reload animations, custom fire SFX, unique kill feed treatment, and distinct muzzle and tracer effects.
Prime Rush goes live with multiple limited-time modes including DeadEye Rush, Pants in the Air, and Weapon Roulette, offering players shorter duration matches for quick jump-in and jump-out between sessions beyond its core battle royale extraction gameplay.
The game launches with its first Ranked Season, allowing players to climb through Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Champion, Legend, and Cosmic.
Check out the launch trailer right here: youtube.com/watch?v=Op5KreKoLmY
Prime Rush is now available to download in Brazil on the Google Play Store for Android and the App Store for iOS.
Season 1 Battle Pass: Street Legends
The Season 1 Battle Pass: Street Legends is also here, bringing a new lineup of rewards for players as they progress through the season. These include:
- New Avatars: Laura, Juliana, Rafael
- Weapon Skins: Subliminar, Grafitada, Suavidade, Firmeza, Raiz, Brabo, AK-BR7
- Melee Weapon: Chinela (Slipper)
- Vehicle Skin: Lenda Urbana
- Additional Rewards: Stickers, Dive Trails, Emotes, and Portraits
Prime Rush System Requirements
Powered by SuperPlatform, SuperGaming’s in-house tech-stack, Prime Rush currently supports Android 7 and above with 4GB RAM, as well as iOS 15 and above. Based on Early Access performance reports, the game delivers a stable 40 FPS on lower-end devices with recommended graphics settings, while mid to high-end devices can achieve up to 60 FPS.
This makes Prime Rush playable across a wide range of mobile devices, helping ensure that more players in Brazil can access the game on both Android and iOS.
SuperGaming is continuously optimizing Prime Rush to support more devices over time. Performance and visual fidelity may vary depending on hardware and user-selected graphics settings.
For more information follow Prime Rush on Instagram and TikTok.
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