[Mobile Games] Tom and Jerry Blast is the second release from Saudi-based Steer Studios

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With cash flowing from virtually every direction, it's no surprise that the Saudi Arabian government has been so eager to make its mark in gaming. And one of those moves led to the creation of Steer Studios, a homegrown developer based in the country, that's now set to work on its second release, Tom and Jerry Blast! Right now, we don't know too much about Tom and Jerry Blast, with no gameplay trailer or description to work from. But given that it's apparently quite early days for the studio on this project, that isn't exactly a surprise. However, it's certainly interesting to see that, hot off the heels of their debut release Grunt Rush, Steer are being entrusted with such big names. But with the heavy expectations being put on projects such as Steer Studios to diversify the Saudi economy, that isn't unsurprising.The major intention with projects such as the Esports World Cup and Steer Studios (amongst many other higher-profile developments) is to diversify the Saudi Arabian economy away from energy. That is to say, their current biggest export is fossil fuels. Steer Studios has gone out of their way to both attract homegrown talent and outside team members, and given how Grunt Rush provided a very serviceable riff on the RTS genre for mobile, they have a good shot with Tom and Jerry Blast. What could we expect? I'd wager a straightforward puzzler would be most likely, and it'd exemplify the 'walk before you run' approach, seeming to take place here. Either way, it'll be interesting to see what we end up with! Want to keep up with all the best releases like this? Well, check in with us, and better yet, find out how they stack up by digging into our features, such as our latest review of FMV drama Road to Empress!If you’ve ever wanted a little Dukes of Hazzard energy in your pocket, Junkyard Rush Racing is ready to oblige. This scrappy arcade racer drops you onto dirt roads, rusty junkyards, and winding country lanes where the air’s thick with dust and the competition doesn’t mess around. From fast cars to rowdy tracks, everything around you is built to cause chaos. Junkyard Rush Racing follows a simple structure with plenty of game modes to keep you engaged. You can hop into a straight race against five AI opponents, shave seconds off your lap times in Time Trial, or go all-in with Tournament mode, where you’ll grind through multiple rounds across Race, Elimination, and Time Trial formats. Split-screen allows you to race with your buddies locally, too. Back in the garage is where the fun continues. Sixteen cars are up for grabs, each upgradeable under the hood and customisable on the outside. You can tweak just about everything, ranging from the paint to stickers and, of course, the wheels. Plus, there are 13 boost items to play with mid-race, too, giving you some last-minute juice to turn the tide.

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