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Skeletor: Until Next Time is now live on mobile, bringing the viral meme to life with endless running action. Unlock iconic characters and conquer endless challenges! 0 2 minutes read Story Highlights * Skeletor: Until Next Time transforms the popular Masters of the Universe meme into a fast paced endless runner. * The game offers fast paced endless runner action, iconic Masters of the Universe characters, unique abilities, seasonal content, collectible rewards, and more. * The game joins Mattel's growing gaming lineup ahead of the June 5 release of Masters of the Universe. Mattel Digital Studios has announced the launch of its first self-published casual endless runner title, Skeletor: Until Next Time, now available on both Android and iOS. Developed in partnership with Amber, this is the latest addition to Mattel's expanding digital gaming lineup. Run across Eternia as Skeletor in a chaotic, endless chase. So, Skeletor: Until Next Time is a fast-paced, endless runner inspired by the iconic Masters of the Universe, bringing the famous meme to life. Here, you play as the beloved Skeletor as he races through Snake Mountain across He-Man's Eternia, dodging traps, avoiding obstacles, and testing your reflexes and timing each run. I'm sure it'll be super fun for quick sessions. One thing I really want to do right now is unlock the iconic heroes and villains like Man-At-Arms and Evil-Lyn from the world of Masters of the Universe. I mean, each character comes with their own unique abilities, and you'll have a blast using powerful abilities, summoning Panthor, and even tapping into villain energy each run as the challenge steadily increases. Overall, I'm really loving the game, especially how it blends retro Masters of the Universe visuals with fast-paced modern runner gameplay and collectible items. Plus, the gameplay won't get boring since every new season brings unique gameplay and content, and I can definitely see myself coming back to it, especially to keep upgrading my Snake Mountain lair. Skeletor: Until Next Time is now available on both Android and iOS. So, you can go ahead and download the game via your respective Google Play Store or App Store. You can also check out its upcoming mobile games list. For more Mobile Gaming news and updates, join its WhatsApp Channel, Telegram Group, or Discord server. Also, follow Gaming On Phone on Instagram, Twitter, and Google News for quick updates.

Overwatch 2 co-developer Redhill Games is making layoffs. The studio has announced a restructuring program that will result in an undisclosed number of job cuts. Logo via Redhill / Overwatch 2 key artwork via Blizzard Overwatch 2 co-developer Redhill Games will make layoffs as a result of an impending restructuring program. The studio broke the news on LinkedIn but didn't confirm how many people will be impacted by the cuts. The company was founded in 2018 and employs around 70 people across offices in Finland and Cyprus. It has worked with major studios such as Supercell and Blizzard in a co-development capacity, while also developing its own (now-defunct) free-to-play shooter, Nine to Five. "Today we share difficult news: Redhill Games will begin a restructuring process in the near future, marking the end of this chapter in our journey. In the coming period, we will continue delivering our remaining work and ensure a smooth transition for the teams supporting multiple Supercell titles," reads the post. Redhill partnered with game development agency Amber in September in an effort to deliver "innovative, high-quality experiences across PC, console, mobile and cloud." Game Developer has reached out to Redhill for comment. Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton.

Romanian studio Amber, Amazon Game Studios develop game featuring Snoop Dogg. Romanian studio Amber collaborated with Amazon Game Studios and Death Row Games on the development of Courtroom Chaos: Starring Snoop Dogg, an AI-animated video game in which the rap artist appears in the role of a judge, Startupcafe.ro reported. In the game, up to six participants can play using only mobile phones, which connect to the game via a QR code displayed on the TV screen. Players are divided into two teams: the plaintiff's team and the defendant's team. They face the unmistakable Snoop Dogg, who lends his voice, image, and personality to listen to arguments, analyze points, and deliver the final verdict, all based on the participants' improvised stories. The entire trial is moderated by Judge Snoop Dogg, an AI-animated character who listens, challenges, and reacts in real time to participants' testimonies before delivering the final verdict, the studio said. Snoop Dogg said that the character he plays is "a fair but reasonable judge, who also has a lot of common sense. If you try to fool him, he will immediately figure out who is telling the truth. The more prepared you are and the stronger your arguments, the more likely you are to get the verdict you want." "Collaborating with Amazon Game Studios marks an important step for Amber in the area of AI-based interactive experiences. [...] It is an honor to be among the first studios in the world working on a new and challenging project on the Luna platform, and to bring our development expertise to a concept that pushes the limits of digital entertainment," said Mihai Pohonțu, CEO of Amber. The title is part of GameNight, a new collection available on Amazon Luna, the cloud gaming platform that reimagines how people play together in the living room. "Courtroom Chaos is a completely new type of experience, a mix of chaos, comedy, and creativity, supported by AI that makes each trial feel fresh, funny, and completely unpredictable," said J.C. Connors, General Manager at Amazon Game Studios.