"Space Cadet" pinball game from Windows XP has been ported to Android by developer Kyle Sylvertre. The game is optimized for touchscreens, supports 18 languages, integrates with Google Play Games for a leaderboard, and is less than 5MB in size. It is completely free with no ads or in-app purchases.
- Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE is a game included with Apple Arcade subscription where players roll katamari to make them bigger in a mock livestream format.
- The gameplay of Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE remains similar to its original version from 2004, with some minor changes in controls and influencer window dressing.
Reef Entertainment and Bitmap Bureau are releasing the side-scrolling action game Terminator 2D: NO FATE on September 5, available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game will have various physical editions, including a Day One Edition, Collector’s Edition, and an Online-Exclusive Edition, each with unique items for collectors. Players will control Sarah Connor and the T-800 to combat the T-1000 and thwart Skynet's plans, featuring a narrative with John Connor leading the Resistance. The game includes classic arcade gameplay, iconic scenes from Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and new storylines, with various gameplay scenarios and enemy types. It will feature 2D sprite artwork, a cinematic soundtrack, and multiple game modes.
Dream Games has released a new match-3 game called Royal Kingdom, where players take on the Dark King and defeat his invasion by solving match three puzzles. The game features an expanded cast of characters, including King Richard, Princess Bella, and a Wizard.
Arcade games for Android have evolved from standing machines to mobile apps. They typically have short, limited-life runs, focus on achieving high scores, and do not need to be extremely realistic. The genre includes a variety of games such as classics like PacMan and runners like Subway Surfers.
