Storm8 has announced three new “fremium” MMO games that play off your Android mobile device, using Google’s mobile OS. The MMOs are simple simulation and role-playing games — City Story, Fashion Story and Zoo Story. The games were quietly launched in the past few weeks on Android, but Storm8 is officially announcing them now.

City Story allows you can create a virtual city with all types of businesses, residences, and decor you can purchase and place anywhere you choose. You earn money from factory contracts, cleaning buildings and gifts from your neighbors – who are either AI or real-life Facebook friends. Fashion Story has the player running a clothing boutique, where they choose and stock the very latest fashions and designs, then layout the store and changing rooms before preparing for the shopping rush. Players can visit friends’ boutiques, and “like” items and give gifts. Finally, Zoo Story has players raising animals like snow leopards, tigers, koalas, zebras, crocodiles, ostriches and pandas, breeding and raising baby animals, and building crops to feed said animals.

All of the games are free MMOs, but supported by microtransaction content purchases. Previous “Story” games include Bakery Story and Restaurant Story.

You can download each game free from Android:

* City Story
* Fashion Story
* Zoo Story

(Thanks, Venture Beat.)

Jagex Games Studio and Herotainment have announced Herotopia, a new online game for children. Children can take on the roll of a super hero. There is a new mission system that allows players to work their way through 75 different quests. There are mini-games to challenge the players, as well.

Children get to tour the world as a superhero. The game takes them to real locations around the world from the Eiffel Tower to Rockefeller Plaza. The children get to have fun and play games, but they may learn something about iconic destinations along the way.

Mark Gerhard, CEO at Jagex, commented: “Herotopia offers a fantastically rich and fun experience which we know will appeal to the superhero in everyone. Herotopia is our first under 12 title and, with today’s substantial update making Herotopia even more compelling, we are certain that the game has what it takes to be a huge hit with kids all over the world.”

If your child likes super heroes, check out Herotopia.

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InnoGames has announced that Bounty Hounds Online (BHO), an online Science Fiction (Sci-Fi) MMO, has entered closed beta. Players can win a chance to be part of the closed beta by opening an account on the Bounty Hounds homepage. The account can be used for the open beta, as well as when the game is released to the public. Players will not have to open another account when the game launches.

BHO is set in the future in the 25th century. Man has encountered Extraterrestrial Intelligence, but it has lead to a galactic war. The Federal Government was formed and put a cease to the war and reduced the military. The peace time is just a facade and the government has hired private military groups to wage the war. These mercenaries, also known as Bounty Hounds, have gone out of control. Players are part of the private military. They need to fight for mankind.

If you would like to check out Bounty Hounds, head over to their webpage.

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Robo Smash is a free multi-player game that combines two types of genres, shooter style action games with block moving strategy. The characters in the game are cartoon style and suitable for all ages.

The game challenges players to smash their opponents. Players control a robot and use the robot’s abilities to smash their opponents. There is a punch cannon option or a smash option. The smash option is a powerful move that requires players to build blocks around their opponents. There are many moves to choose from and the players have to decide which is the best way to knock out their opponent. Players play in teams of six.

If you are into action/strategy games, check out Robo Smasher.

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A Tale in the Desert is a unique MMO game that is based more from a social aspect. The massive multi-player online (MMO) game is not one big game, but a collection of mini-games. Players can build their own world from scratch and move the game along at their own pace. The only thing limiting the story is the pace of the player.

There are two stories going on at the same time and this is the first time this is taking place. The new server runs the second story and the first server runs the original story. The other feature that sets this game apart from other MMO games is there is no combat and death occurs very rarely.  The game is based on trade skills and players will find it easier to work with other players, but it is not required.  If players choose, they can go against the crowd.

If you like MMO games that don’t require you to run around and fight things, but concentrate more on the social aspect, check out A Tale in the Desert.