Supercell, the maker of insanly popular Clash of Clans and Hay Day mobile games, disclosed that its next game shipping in March is called Boom Beach. Observers of mobile gaming will watch this game extremely close because it will show whether Supercell, which had $892 million in revenue last year from just two games, still has the magic touch.
Boom Beach invading force
The game looks like a World War II-themed, cartoon style variant of Clash of Clans. But rather than raiding Viking villages, you’re building up your base and assaulting the beaches of your enemies.
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