{"id":57755,"date":"2023-08-04T11:09:30","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T03:09:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/?p=57755"},"modified":"2023-08-04T11:09:33","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T03:09:33","slug":"samba-de-amigo-party-to-go-coming-to-apple-arcade-in-august-along-with-other-new-games-and-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/2023\/08\/04\/samba-de-amigo-party-to-go-coming-to-apple-arcade-in-august-along-with-other-new-games-and-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Samba de Amigo: Party-To-Go’ coming to Apple\u00a0Arcade in August, along with other new games and updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This August, Apple Arcade will bring more unlimited, uninterrupted fun for players with four new games and more than 30 exciting updates and major events. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Players can shake to the rhythm of the beat in the revival of SEGA\u2019s classic rhythm game\u00a0Samba de Amigo: Party-To-Go<\/a>, and jump into exciting new puzzle games\u00a0Nekograms+<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Kingdoms: Merge & Build<\/a>, as well as unique indie game\u00a0finity.<\/a>,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>a thoughtfully handcrafted experience that remixes the best elements of iconic puzzle games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSamba de Amigo: Party-To-Go is coming soon to Apple Arcade with exciting new songs and a series first Story Mode only found on the service,\u201d said Ian Curran, president and chief operating officer of SEGA of America. \u201cApple Arcade has been a great home to many of our hit franchises, including Sonic, Football Manager, and now Samba de Amigo. It\u2019s given us an opportunity to focus on creating the best games for a whole new audience of mobile players, and we\u2019re looking forward to seeing fans of the series and newcomers enjoy this modern take on one of our classic games.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Players can also continue to enjoy popular games on Apple Arcade like Crossy Road Castle<\/a>, Jetpack Joyride 2<\/a>, Cooking Mama: Cuisine!<\/a>, along with recently released titles such as TMNT Splintered Fate<\/a>, Cityscapes: Sim Builder<\/a>, and Hello Kitty Island Adventure<\/a>, which are all launching new content this month. This week, Crayola Create and Play+<\/a> is teaming up with Hasbro\u2019s My Little Pony, PJ Masks<\/em>, and Tonka for a special Back-to-School Style Squad event designed to encourage self-expression, creative confidence, and early educational skills. The event will run exclusively in Crayola Create and Play+ from August 4 to 31. Subscribers can check out the Recently Updated section on Apple Arcade to keep up to date on their favorite titles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With access to a catalog of more than 200 games, with new titles added each month, players can kick back this summer and discover their next favorite game on Apple Arcade, free from interruptions from ads and in-app purchases. Apple Arcade also offers a fun and safe gaming experience for users of all ages, adhering to Apple\u2019s high standards of privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From exploring creativity with the whole family, to puzzle games galore, to a fresh spin on a classic rhythm game, Apple Arcade continually adds new gaming experiences for all players and play styles. New games available this month include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nekograms+ (Hungry Sky) – August 8<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Get ready to jump into a wholesome and cozy adventure in this adorable cat puzzle game. Move cats and cushions around until each furry friend has found their ideal spot with the goal of making sure every adorable kitty is able to get to sleep. With 120 charming and engaging levels, players will cuddle up with more than 15 different cat breeds and explore three beautifully crafted worlds, while enjoying a soothing and original soundtrack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kingdoms: Merge & Build (Cherrypick Games) – August 18<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy a soothing puzzle game experience blended with kingdom-building gameplay in this story-rich adventure. In the king\u2019s absence, a mysterious power has destroyed the kingdom. Now it\u2019s up to Prince Edward and his friends to rebuild the land and save its people. Players will merge unique items to gain resources to construct and renovate buildings and landmarks, complete quests, and uncover the mystery in order to restore the fallen kingdom to its former glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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finity. (Seabaa, Inc.) – August 25<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

finity. is a minimalist, thoughtful, and handcrafted 2D game that remixes the best elements of iconic puzzle games to create a reimagined and satisfying puzzle experience. The game combines the skill and complexity of chess, the infinite replay value and flow of Tetris, and the satisfying feedback of the match-three genre to deliver a highly polished experience with depth and complexity that can be enjoyed for a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Samba de Amigo: Party-To-Go (SEGA) – August 29<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Get up and shake it on the go in this vibrant rhythm action game. A revival of SEGA\u2019s classic rhythm game series, which has players shaking maracas to the beat, Samba de Amigo: Party-To-Go is a modern sequel to the popular 2000\u2019s franchise. The game features three songs found only on Arcade \u2014 PSY\u2019s \u201cDADDY (feat. CL),\u201d Lady Gaga\u2019s \u201cThe Edge of Glory,\u201d and \u201cThe Walker\u201d from Fitz and the Tantrums \u2014 along with an exclusive series first Story Mode, where players join Amigo on his quest to reclaim music. With more than 40 hit songs from the world\u2019s most popular music genres, and even more songs post-launch, Samba de Amigo: Party-To-Go is a dynamic and unique twist on the classic rhythm game experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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