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Google has added gaming support to the beta version of Android Auto 14.1, allowing users to play select Android games on their car's touchscreen while parked. Currently, only four games are supported, including Candy Crush, Angry Birds, Farm Heroes Saga, and Beach Buggy Racing. The games must be installed on the user's phone beforehand and can only be accessed when the car is stationary for safety reasons. This update also introduces fullscreen apps to Android Auto, bringing it closer to the software experience in cars with Google built-in. The feature was announced earlier this month as part of Google's March feature drop, but the official release date out of beta has not been specified.
The Strong National Museum of Play has announced its nominees for the World Video Game Hall of Fame. The nominees are:
- Age of Empires
- Angry Birds
- Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007)
- Defender
- Frogger
- Goldeneye 007
- Golden Tee
- Harvest Moon
- Mattel Football
- NBA 2K
- Quake
- Tamagotchi
Android Auto has introduced a range of gaming applications that allow users to play games while parked in their vehicles. The available games include Farm Heroes Saga, Candy Crush Soda Saga, Angry Birds 2, and Beach Buggy Racing. Users can download these games onto their mobile devices and access them through the Android Auto interface when parked.
Kinzoo Messenger is a free social media application for children and families, launched in 2020, with over a million downloads in countries including the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia. The platform focuses on providing a safe environment for kids to connect through talk, text, and games. Its monetization strategy includes in-app currency for purchasing stickers, brand partnerships, and a paid subscription tier for exclusive content. Kinzoo has engaged children through collaborations with popular intellectual properties, achieving significant engagement metrics, such as 423,000 opt-ins for Rovio's Angry Birds and 321,000 for the Dog Man campaign within 20 days. The platform allows children to choose which brands to engage with, providing a secure alternative amid increasing regulatory scrutiny of traditional media.
Microsoft's Xbox app for Windows PC has been updated to include approximately 400 new games, enhancing the gaming library. The update features a redesigned Home menu for improved navigation and user engagement. Over 100 of the new games support the Xbox Play Anywhere feature, allowing progress transfer between Xbox consoles and PCs. The update also includes cross-play capabilities for many titles. The new Home experience, initially available to Xbox Insiders, is now accessible to all users. Microsoft plans to introduce casual games like Candy Crush Soda Saga and Angry Birds 2 in December. Despite improvements, some users report performance issues with the app.
Recent trends in movie adaptations show many films starting their titles with "the," but the upcoming A Minecraft Movie will not follow this pattern. Mojang Studios' Torfi Frans Olafsson and director Jared Hess explained that the title choice reflects the film's focus on individual experiences within the Minecraft universe. The film features Jason Momoa as Garrett "The Garbage Man" Garrison, a former arcade champion, alongside characters voiced by Jack Black, Sebastian Eugene Hansen, Emma Myers, and Danielle Brooks. The film will also explore darker elements of the Minecraft universe, including creatures like zombies and Creepers. A Minecraft Movie is scheduled for theatrical release on April 4, 2025.
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