iOS Gaming News: Major Updates Roll Out for Popular

TouchArcade's Weekly Update Roundup: Noteworthy Game Updates

Hello, and welcome to another week's review of significant mobile game updates! This week features a healthy dose of matching puzzle games (Shaun's nemesis!), but also some exciting releases beyond the puzzle genre. Don't forget to check the TouchArcade forums for a more comprehensive view of recent updates. Let's dive in!

Peglin (Free): This week's coveted UMMSotW (Update Most Meriting Shaun's Ovation of the Week) award goes to Peglin! Version 1.0 introduces Cruciball challenges up to level 20, a new Slime Hive mini-boss encounter, and numerous bug fixes, balance tweaks, and overall improvements.

Brawl Stars (Free): Get ready for Brawl Stars time! A SpongeBob SquarePants event is underway, alongside the introduction of two new Brawlers: Moe (Mythic) and Kenji (Legendary). Several new Hypercharges are also rolling out over the coming months.

stitch. (Premium): More Hoops await in the latest stitch. update! This update delivers additional levels with a martial arts-inspired theme (though the theme is secondary to the satisfying gameplay).

Genshin Impact (Free): The Natlan region has arrived in Genshin Impact, bringing with it three new characters (Mualani, Kinich, and Kachina), new weapons, events, stories, and artifacts. A significant update, but consistent with the game's established pattern.

Temple Run: Puzzle Adventure (Apple Arcade): One hundred new levels and refreshed tournaments are featured in this matching puzzle game update. A substantial addition for fans of the Temple Run spin-off.

Jetpack Joyride 2 (Apple Arcade): Barry Steakfries blasts off into space in this update! The update's description is intentionally left vague to maintain the surprise.

Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop: New character episodes (Sig, Carbuncle, and Rafisol), a new playable character (Meena), and seven additional music tracks are included in this update.

Hearthstone (Free): Battlegrounds Season 8 ("Trinkets & Travels") has arrived, introducing new Trinkets to the shop and altering gameplay dynamics.

Toon Blast (Free): Fifty new levels and a bee-themed episode are the highlights of this update.

Royal Match (Free): One hundred new levels and a new jousting arena are added. The update notes playfully reference the game's recurring antagonist, King Robert.

That concludes this week's update summary. Please share any noteworthy updates we might have missed in the comments below! We'll be back next week with another roundup. Have a great week!