After installing the newest nightly build, users can integrate their Epic Games account with GameNative by signing in through a secure browser window, syncing their library, and picking games directly from Epic's servers. Multiplayer is currently disabled due to networking and anti-cheat issues. Performance on Android devices depends on hardware specifications, with modern flagship SoCs recommended for smooth gameplay. GameNative uses open-source tools to translate x86-64 CPU instructions and DirectX calls for Android play. Epic Games support on GameNative allows mobile gamers to access their free and purchased titles from the Epic store on their phones. The Epic integration is available in GameNative's nightly channel, with plans for future stable releases to include library filters and multiplayer support.
- Remote gaming allows players to play PC games from their couch by connecting their phone to their gaming PC with DeskIn.
- Remote gaming also allows players to continue their gaming streak while traveling or on a business trip by remotely accessing their home PC.
- DeskIn's screen mirroring function allows players to project their mobile games onto a big screen without the need for emulators.
- Remote gaming with DeskIn offers low latency, customizable controls, and support for Bluetooth controllers.
- DeskIn is compared to Parsec and offers features such as high frame rates, low latency, virtual keyboard, controller support, and multi-language support.
Androidify won the app vote with over 40% of responses, leaving other contenders far behind. The result shows that users value delight and personality in apps over utilitarian features. In gaming, Red Dead Redemption took the top spot with around 30% of the vote, indicating a growing appetite for high-quality premium games on mobile devices. The success of Androidify and Red Dead Redemption highlights the importance of blending functional utility with personality and delivering premium-grade gaming experiences on mobile platforms.
8BitDo has introduced the FlipPad, a portrait mode clip-on controller for mobile gamers who prefer minimal accessories. The controller has 12 face buttons and a D-Pad, making it suitable for portrait games that do not require shoulder trigger buttons. It is designed to overlay over on-screen keyboards for ergonomic comfort and is compatible with third-party applications and emulators. The controller plugs directly into smartphones via USB-C and does not have Bluetooth connectivity.
Minecraft has released an official Stranger Things DLC, available in the Minecraft Marketplace. Players who purchase the DLC before January 25, 2026, will receive a free Hellfire Club t-shirt for character customization. The DLC features new characters, including Murray, and is compatible with most modern platforms that support Minecraft, requiring a minimum of 6GB of RAM. The DLC is not accessible on the original Nintendo Switch due to RAM limitations, but it is expected to be available on the anticipated Switch 2. Mobile players must also have devices with at least 6GB of RAM to access the DLC.
- Tomb Raider reboot from 2013 coming to iOS and Android on February 12 next year
- Mobile version will include 12 DLC packs, gyroscopic motion-aim, and optimization presets
- Players follow the story of a 21-year-old Lara Croft stranded on the isle of Yamatai
- Two new Tomb Raider titles announced at The Game Awards 2025
Fortnite has officially returned to the Google Play Store in the United States after being absent for more than five years. This change eliminates the need for Android users to sideload the game and comes as a result of legal battles between Epic Games and Google over app store policies and in-app billing rules. The return of Fortnite to the Play Store is a result of a settlement that required Google to adjust its policies to allow for greater competition and alternative payment methods. This victory for Epic highlights their argument against Google's alleged monopoly over app distribution and billing on Android.
