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March 28, 2026

The Best 13 Android Games You Must Play in 2026

- Monster Hunter Outlanders completed its first round of closed beta testing in 2025 and is one of the most anticipated new mobile games of 2026. - Genshin Impact remains at the top of the free-to-play mobile scene with continuous updates to the story and events. - Honkai: Star Rail is a turn-based RPG with high-end action game polish and style, now available on Android phones and PC. - Destiny: Rising adapts the excellent shooting skills and MMO-style growth system of the console version to the mobile platform. - Goose Goose Duck, a mobile game released in 2026, attracted 5 million players in its first month and offers unique gameplay with a large number of characters. - Among Us is a global sensation in social deduction gaming where players must uncover the impostor among them. - Spaceteam is a local multiplayer game designed for 2 to 8 players to play together by shouting out technical terms to keep the spaceship running. - Chrono Trigger and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night are classic RPGs now available on Android devices. - Gwent: The Witcher Card Game and Hearthstone are deeply strategic card games with rich deck-building options. - Marvel Snap is a fast-paced competition game with Marvel heroes and a three-minute gameplay duration. - Nizhan Future is a sci-fi shooting game developed specifically for mobile platforms with a season-based design and data interoperability between PC and mobile platforms.

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February 23, 2026

New report says older games like CS2 and League of Legends take up 35% of PC playtime, but Roblox reigns supreme

The gaming industry is experiencing significant changes, with a few major titles dominating player engagement. The "big five" PC games—Counter-Strike, Fortnite, Minecraft, League of Legends, and Roblox—account for 35% of player hours, while older titles make up about 10%. In 2025, newly released games, including annual franchises like Call of Duty, represented only 14% of player hours on Steam. A large portion of PC gamers, 45%, engage with games that are one to seven years old, and 41% play titles that are eight years or older. Despite challenges, industry revenue has been maintained or grown through price increases rather than expanding the player base. Roblox has emerged as a significant market driver, representing over 4.5% of non-China spending and accounting for 67% of net growth in 2025. Developers on Roblox are earning over 0 million annually, with a 70% year-on-year growth. Titles like Grow a Garden have surpassed engagement metrics for Blizzard's games, and others have outperformed Valve's Dota 2. The anticipated release of GTA 6 could signal a new era, although its 2026 launch is uncertain.

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February 16, 2026

Top Mobile Games to Try in 2026: PlayStation‑Level Fun on Android

- Genshin Impact is an open-world action RPG game available on Android with high-end visuals and constant seasonal updates. - Call of Duty: Mobile brings the classic FPS franchise to Android with fast-paced multiplayer matches and a battle royale mode. - Hearthstone is a strategy card game set in the Warcraft universe, offering deep strategy for veterans and regular expansions. - Just Dance Now brings the energetic dance-filled experience of the Just Dance series to mobile devices with thousands of popular songs to dance to. - The Elder Scrolls: Blades brings the world of Tamriel to mobile devices with fast-paced combat, dungeon crawling, and town building.

AppWizard

December 20, 2025

I play new games about once every never, but Killing Floor 3 reeled me in this year because it’s basically not a new game

The PC Gamer team is highlighting their favorite games from the past year, with a focus on Killing Floor 3. The author has a deep connection to the Killing Floor series, which began with an upgrade to the Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT and playing the game with a friend. The developers are committed to enhancing Killing Floor 3, similar to their approach with the second installment. The author believes Killing Floor 3 resonates personally and has the potential to stand out among horde shooters and cooperative FPS games.

AppWizard

December 9, 2025

7 Greatest Blizzard Games of All Time

Blizzard Entertainment has produced several iconic games that have significantly impacted the gaming community. 1. Warcraft 2: Tides of Darkness - Released a year after the original Warcraft, it refined multiplayer real-time strategy gameplay and solidified Blizzard's reputation in the genre. The expansion, Beyond the Dark Portal, enhanced the experience. 2. Hearthstone - Launched with over 100 million players by 2018, it has become a staple in digital card games despite criticisms of its monetization strategies. 3. Overwatch - Originating from the shelved Titan project, it became a phenomenon in the hero shooter genre with nearly 10 million players in the open beta, although it faced loot box controversies. 4. StarCraft - A cultural phenomenon, it established itself as a national sport in South Korea and set new standards for balance in competitive play with its innovative design. 5. Warcraft 3: Reign of Chaos - Known for its compelling narrative and rich lore, it laid the groundwork for the MMO genre and inspired the multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) genre. 6. World of Warcraft - With a peak player count of 12 million in 2010, it is the best-selling MMO of all time, generating billions in revenue and continuing to thrive with new expansions. 7. Diablo 2 - Following its Lord of Destruction expansion, it became the fastest-selling PC game and defined the action RPG genre, influencing many subsequent games.

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November 27, 2025

Former Starcraft 2 devs’ new space FPS is happy to take risks because “there’s never been a game quite like” it before

Dustin Browder and Jason Chayes have founded Moonshot Games under Mike Morhaime's Dreamhaven, with their first project being a game called Wildgate. Wildgate combines elements of extraction shooters, ship management, and classic space games into a cohesive first-person shooter. The development team drew inspiration from games like Sea of Thieves and examined battle royales for competitive play design. Browder emphasized the importance of game balance and community feedback, noting that Wildgate is a unique project without a definitive template. The game is currently available on Steam for half price until December 4.

AppWizard

November 12, 2025

World of Warcraft game director responds to concerned email about Classic’s future within 15 minutes, and it’s good news

Blizzard's game director, Ion Hazzikostas, responded to a fan's inquiry about the future of World of Warcraft Classic within 15 minutes, acknowledging the community's passion and the importance of the Classic experience. The last dedicated update from Blizzard regarding Classic was on September 24, focusing on Mists of Pandaria Classic. Hazzikostas emphasized that while he couldn't provide specifics or announcements via email, he recognized the desire for a "forever home" in the Classic space.

AppWizard

October 9, 2025

I’m obsessed with the new Heroes of Might and Magic, and now you can be too

The Gamescom 2025 schedule included titles like Europa Universalis 5 and Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era. Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era was highlighted as one of the top five games of the event. Ubisoft is in need of a successful title, especially after challenges with other games. Olden Era features stunning visuals, introduces the Lovecraftian Schism, and has an Arena mode similar to Hearthstone Battlegrounds. A demo for Olden Era is available on Steam, featuring four playable factions (Dungeon, Necropolis, Schism, and Temple) and three game modes (Arena, Classic, and Single Hero). The demo is single-player, while the full release will include multiplayer. The early access launch for Olden Era has been pushed to 2026.

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October 7, 2025

An 8-year-old critical bug in the Unity game engine poses risks to Android and Windows.

A security bug in Unity, identified as CVE-2025-59489, affects the Runtime component and allows insecure loading and local file inclusion, potentially leading to code execution and information disclosure. Developers have prepared patches for supported versions, while Valve and Microsoft have released updates to prevent exploitation of the vulnerability. Popular games affected include Hearthstone, The Elder Scrolls: Blades, and DOOM (2019).

AppWizard

September 28, 2025

Doomspire combines lots of my favorite things: deck builders, roguelikes, and fantasy, and it’s out now

Doomspire is a new deck-building game that combines strategy and fantasy elements, allowing players to explore ancient ruins and battle bosses while collecting loot and cards. Its gameplay mechanics are reminiscent of popular games like Hearthstone and Magic: The Gathering Arena, featuring a vibrant digital card game interface. A unique aspect of Doomspire is that cards dynamically jab forward to attack, reminiscent of Yu-Gi-Oh! card gameplay. The game promises an engaging blend of strategy and action, with a visually appealing design. The PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct provides updates on Doomspire and other games.