Nintendo has launched a mobile storefront app for iOS and Android called the Nintendo Store, allowing users to track and purchase games for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 consoles.
Eastern Exorcist is a unique blend of 2D side-scrolling gameplay and action RPG elements. The game's hand-drawn art style enhances the immersive experience. For a limited time, the game is available for free on Android and iOS platforms until October 2 at 15:00 UTC, but only EU citizens can claim it on iOS or iPadOS. Players can acquire the game on Epic Games' mobile storefront or redeem both versions simultaneously.
- Epic Games Store mobile app offers free games every week
- Users need to download the app, sign in or create an account, check the weekly lineup, and claim the free game
- Current free games include Loop Hero, Super Space Club, Mr Racer: Premium, The Forest Quartet, and Neighbours Back From Hell
- Android users have access to additional games like Bowling Clash and Endling: Extinction is Forever
- iOS availability is limited to the EU for now, but may expand in the future.
Epic Games has partnered with Telefónica to have its mobile storefront pre-installed on millions of compatible Android devices sold by Telefónica networks, offering popular games like Fortnite and Fall Guys.
Microsoft will allow users to purchase games directly through its Xbox app on Android starting in November. This decision follows a court ruling requiring Google to open its Play Store to third-party stores for three years. Xbox aims to enhance consumer choice and flexibility within the gaming ecosystem. Initially, the Xbox app will feature first-party games like Minecraft and Candy Crush, with plans to include third-party games later. Additionally, Xbox has merged its main app with the Xbox Game Pass app for a more cohesive user experience.
Microsoft has merged the Xbox App with the Xbox Game Pass app, allowing users to purchase games directly and access Xbox Cloud Gaming on Android devices starting November 1, 2024. This change follows a court ruling requiring Google to open its U.S. mobile storefront. The Xbox App will serve as the central hub for gaming on mobile, while users can access cloud gaming at Xbox.com/play. Microsoft also plans to launch an Xbox Mobile Store, expected in July 2024, featuring first-party titles and eventually third-party games.
Epic Games is launching a new mobile storefront after legal battles with Apple and Google. CEO Tim Sweeney is optimistic about attracting gamers on Android and iOS devices globally.
Epic Games is bringing their mobile catalogue to the AltStore on iOS in the EU while removing their games from the Samsung Galaxy Store due to Samsung's policy against side-loading. They will launch their own store with a 12% fee for payments they process and no fees for third-party payments. Epic plans to announce support for at least two more third-party app stores in the near future.
