New game digest: Borderlands, Plants vs Zombies 3, Dicero, Game of Thrones, more
Multiple major gaming franchises are making mobile debuts or launching early access versions this week. Gearbox’s popular Borderlands looter shooter series has unexpectedly arrived on mobile through a partnership with Zynga’s NaturalMotion studio. Currently in limited-time testing, the mobile adaptation is available exclusively on iOS in the United States, though support documentation indicates an Android version is in development.
PopCap Games has also launched Plants vs. Zombies 3: Evolved in early access, bringing the tower defense franchise to new regions. The game is now available for early access testing in Ireland and the Philippines, with the publisher planning wider expansion to additional territories.
These releases represent ongoing industry efforts to expand established console and PC franchises onto mobile platforms, capitalizing on the growth of mobile gaming audiences. The staggered regional rollouts and limited testing phases suggest both developers are taking measured approaches to gathering player feedback before broader global launches.