As what doesn’t come as much of a surprise, it appears that Netmarble has ranked in the top 5 parent companies for combined global consumer spend on iOS and Google Play in 2018. This news comes courtesy of App Annie, who tracks various statistics on the App Store and Google Play. Also on the top 5 list in no particular order is Tencent, NetEase, Activision Blizzard and BANDAI NAMCO.

Also worth noting, Netmarble was included in the top 10 positions for mobile games in 21 countries, including the US/Canada (6th place), Mexico, Brazil and the UK (4th), France (5th), Korea, Thailand and Indonesia (2nd), and Hong Kong and Singapore (1st). Games that attributed success in 2018 includes MMORPG Lineage 2 Revolution and Marvel Contest of Champions.

Looking towards 2019 there’s sure plenty in store for Netmarble as there’s a lot more in the pipeline for fresh new games and content updates to their existing titles.

Netmarble Games, a fairly popular iOS developer who I regularly cover, has launched an all-new original free-to-play mobile adventure RPG inspired by the rich tradition of Norse mythology. Now available for download for mobile, Phantomgate: The Last Valkyrie offers hours of gameplay for you to enjoy.

To celebrate the launch of Netmarble’s latest title, the company partnered with famed music producer Kurt Hugo Schneider and solo recording artist Macy Kate to create an all-new music video utilizing Phantomgate’s theme song. In addition, an instrumental rendition of the game’s theme composed by popular violinist Taylor Davis will be added to the game via an update at a later date. Fans can check out both music videos below here and here.

Phantomgate is inspired by the rich tradition of Nordic myth as players follow Astrid, a courageous, young Valkyrie who is on a journey to save her mother from the clutches of the mad god Odin after defying the gods to protect Astrid from capture. Astrid must overcome danger and hardship by navigating the land of Midgard, partner with four unique heroes during her journey and purify enemy monsters known as Phantoms to join her party – all in a grand effort to reunite with her mother.

At launch, players can look forward to a mix of side-scrolling adventures with a unique twist of classic turn-based RPG combat with real-time Player-vs-Player (PVP) features, all threaded together with an engaging story that takes Astrid across Midgard with beautiful platforming levels featuring console-quality graphics, challenging puzzles and more. There are also over 300 unique Phantoms that players can discover, fight, collect and evolve to tackle specific missions in Astrid’s journey.

Starting today, Phantomgate’s first in-game event – Find the Hidden Easter Eggs! – is available for players to complete until its closure on Oct. 17. Details on the event are below:

• To participate, players can find in-game hints by completing missions as they play. After discovering these hints and finding the Easter Egg, players can add to their score and increase their event rank.
• Players can also increase their score and rank by inviting their friends to play Phantomgate with a special friend code. Rewards can also be earned by logging into the game every day

Phantomgate: The Last Valkyrie is available for free on the App Store by clicking here, however, there are in-app purchases.

At this point Netmarble is a relatively well-known mobile game developer, with numerous popular titles that have been covered here on PocketFullOfApps. Earlier this month we announced that Knights Chronicle was set to release in a few weeks, and that day has finally came. Netmarble‘s highly anticipated turn-based RPG has recently landed on the App Store with much excitement.

Knights Chronicle features Japanese animation-inspired art style and a compelling story showing the same standard of quality as console and PC RPGs. The game follows the story of Lena, a creation of the goddess Lady Garnie, the mysterious young man Theo and his friends as they fight to protect the planet of Garniel, a place of magic and Spirits. In the game players can form parties of up to five players to challenge multiplayer dungeons and choose from over 100 different characters.

“We’re excited to bring a full-fledged mobile RPG experience to gamers during E3, one of the industry’s biggest events of the year,” said Young Jae Park, Netmarble’s Division Director. “We hope players will enjoy playing Knights Chronicle, our love letter to Japanese animation-inspired visuals, gameplay and battles and one of the most immersive and beautiful games available on mobile devices today.”

Knights Chronicle is available on the App Store for free by clicking here, however, there are in-app purchases.

Netmarble Games, the same people who acquired part of Big Hit Entertainment, have recently announced the launch of their new fishing game Fishing Strike. Developed by Wemade Plus and published by Netmarble, Fishing Strike is a whole new fishing experience as players travel the globe and cast their lines in the hopes of collecting the best fish in the world. With over 1 million players pre-registered since the game’s announcement in February, the game includes over 500 species of fish for players to catch, 30 anglers to choose from, 6 different regions to explore and a variety of game modes available at launch.

Fishing Strike features dynamic visuals underwater, supported by a unique Smart View system for fishing in clear waters and allowing players to select the fish they would like to catch. Each angler also has its own set of unique skills to utilize when catching fish, allowing for more strategic and exhilarating battles with the various sea creatures. Better yet, the game also supports virtual reality and augmented reality viewing modes for a more immersive experience.

From now until April 25th an in-game event will take place offering players addition items are rewards. Fishing Strike is available on the App Store for free by clicking here, however, there are in-app purchases.

Netmarble Games, makers of many popular iOS games who I’ve covered on PocketFullOfApps, and Lucasfilm gave released a new update to Star Wars: Force Arena featuring characters and content from the Last Jedi. Returning from Ahch-To, Luke Skywalker is joining the Star Wars: Force Arena character roster along with R2-D2, Supreme Leader Snoke, and the Elite Praetorian Guards.

“We’re happy to welcome the wise Luke Skywalker to Star Wars: Force Arena with this new update,” said Seungwon Lee, Chief Marketing Officer of Netmarble Games. “Alongside his trusty companion R2-D2, Luke can now join the battle and offer his invaluable assistance in helping players defeat the First Order!”

The updated also adds a new “All Out War” arcade mode, in which players can battle each other using 18 cards each. In the “All Out War” arcade mode players can experience the rust-colored planet, Crait, as it was shown in the Last Jedi movie. Apart from new characters and game mode, the update also contains a new in-game event “Assault on Starkiller Base”. Players that succeed in their attack on the base will receive special rewards based on how many times they cleared the mission.

Star Wars: Force Arena is available on the App Store for free by clicking here, however, there are in-app purchases.