Gaming
GameRefinery April market review: New Tencent MMMORG reachers number one in the download list, and Raid:Shadow Legends brings back Battle Pass
Hybrid elements are key to the success of 4X titles. In April’s top-grossing chart, many newer hybrid 4X strategy games, including Walking Dead: Survivors, Age of Origins, and Puzzles & Survival, reached new top-grossing ranks.
Raid: Shadow Legends has brought back Battle Pass! Initially introduced for just one season in 2020, it’s resurfaced for this new iteration, Forge Pass.
April brought further innovation with blockchain features. Summoner’s War: Lost Centuria celebrated its first anniversary with new play-to-earn blockchain mechanics. And the social metaverse app Highrise awarded NFT owners with Creature Coins for participating in a limited-time exclusive event.
Roblox remains the go-to platform for musical collaborations. Roblox hosted a GRAMMY celebration in a Las Vegas Strip social hangout where players could fly around with planes and attend a virtual concert by GRAMMY-nominated artists.
Genshin Impact had a massive update with its Hues of the Violet event, which brought loads of new content, including main quests, side quests, and banner gachas.
Tencent’s MMORPG Black Desert Mobile (黑色沙漠) launched in the Chinese market last month and hit first in the download list.
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Casino Content
R. Franco Digital launches Crash Raiders grid-based crash game
R. Franco Digital has launched Crash Raiders, a new crash-style game that uses a grid format instead of traditional reels and paylines.
In Crash Raiders, players move across a grid to uncover prizes while avoiding traps that end the run. Each successful step increases the prize pot, and players can choose to cash out at any point or continue for a higher return.
The game includes four modes. Normal Mode lets players customise grid size, prizes and traps. Turbo Mode uses pre-selected routes for faster play, while Mystery and Mystery Turbo Modes apply full randomness to routes and outcomes.
Crash Raiders also adds an Extra Life mechanic that allows a player to revive once per game after hitting a trap, keeping accumulated winnings in play.
Javier Sacristán Franco, International Business Director at R. Franco Digital, said: “With Crash Raiders, we set out to create a highly engaging hybrid experience that blends strategy with high volatility gameplay. By giving players control over risk and path selection, we deliver a dynamic format that captures the excitement of every decision.”
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Belgium
Epic Games and BLAST bring 2026 Fortnite Global Championship to Antwerp
Epic Games and BLAST will host the 2026 Fortnite Global Championship in Antwerp, Belgium, on September 26-27, marking the FNCS season finale at Lotto Arena.
Epic and BLAST said the event brings the Fortnite competitive circuit and BLAST to Antwerp for the first time. The announcement was made at the Fortnite Major 1 Summit in Düsseldorf, Germany.
A $2,000,000 USD prize pool will be at stake, alongside the FNCS Global Championship trophy crafted by silverware artisan Thomas Lyte.
Epic and BLAST positioned Antwerp—located in the Benelux region—as a travel-friendly destination for fans coming from Belgium, the Netherlands, France and Germany. Ticket information is available via the venue listing.
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Crash Games
Evoplay launches Caramelo Dog Lucky Run crash game for Brazil
Evoplay has launched Caramelo Dog Lucky Run, a new crash-style instant win game themed around Brazilian street culture and the widely recognised “Caramelo Dog” reference.
The title follows Taco, a dog navigating a neighbourhood filled with obstacles. Players move step by step across roads as the multiplier increases, choosing to cash out or keep going.
Evoplay said the game uses randomised obstacle patterns so each round plays differently. Players can choose between four difficulty settings — Easy, Medium, Hard, and Hardcore — with higher difficulty increasing obstacle intensity and the multiplier.
Caramelo Dog Lucky Run also includes a cash-out function that can be triggered after Taco safely stops, plus customisable autoplay settings for stake preferences and stop conditions.
Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay, said: “Caramelo Dog Lucky Run brings a completely fresh personality to our portfolio through its vibrant Brazilian-inspired setting and charming main character.
“Players in Brazil need games that feel familiar, authentic and culturally connected to them. When a player recognises something that reflects their everyday life and online culture, it creates a far deeper level of engagement than entertainment alone, and that is exactly what Caramelo does in this game.”
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