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AppWizard

May 23, 2026

Minecraft creators want Roblox-style brand deals — and see Xbox’s new chief strategy officer as an opening

Matthew Ball has been appointed as Xbox's new chief strategy officer, generating excitement among the gaming community, particularly Minecraft creators. At UGCon, five prominent Minecraft creators expressed optimism about Ball's leadership, believing his metaverse-focused perspective could enhance support for creators. Mohamed Weheba, CEO of InPVP, highlighted the untapped potential in multiplayer Minecraft, while an anonymous creator criticized the restrictive brand integration policies that limit opportunities. There is hope that Ball will advocate for a more flexible approach to brand integration, aligning Minecraft's policies with those of competitors like Roblox and Fortnite. Ball has recognized Minecraft's value, which Microsoft acquired for .5 billion in 2014. Mojang Studios, represented by vice president Kayleen Walters, is committed to enhancing creator tools and providing opportunities for independent developers. The Minecraft community is eager to see how Ball's leadership will influence the platform's future and foster a more inclusive environment for creators.

AppWizard

May 11, 2026

New TrickMo Variant: Device Take Over malware targeting Banking, Fintech, Wallet & Auth apps

Modern Android banking malware is evolving with architectural enhancements for increased stealth, resilience, and operational flexibility. In early 2026, a new variant of the TrickMo Android banking trojan was identified, actively targeting banking and wallet users in France, Italy, and Austria. This variant has replaced its predecessor in ongoing campaigns and has transitioned its command-and-control traffic to The Open Network (TON). Key features of the new TrickMo variant include: - The primary command-and-control channel now operates over TON, utilizing .adnl endpoints through an embedded local TON proxy. - It employs a runtime-loaded APK (dex.module) with enhanced functionalities, including reconnaissance, SSH tunneling, and SOCKS5 proxying, allowing infected devices to act as network pivots. - TrickMo is classified as Device Take Over (DTO) malware, targeting banking, fintech, wallet, and authenticator applications on Android devices. - Operators gain control over infected devices through accessibility-service permissions, enabling capabilities such as credential phishing, keylogging, screen recording, remote control, and SMS interception. The new variant features a modular architecture with a host APK functioning as a launcher and persistence layer, while offensive capabilities are delivered through the dynamically loaded dex.module. Significant enhancements include network reconnaissance commands (curl, dnslookup, ping, telnet, traceroute) and socket-level tunneling via an embedded SSH client. Indicators of compromise include specific SHA-256 hashes and package names associated with TrickMo dropper applications and host applications. The malware retains unused permissions for NFC capabilities, suggesting a strategic approach to device filtering.

AppWizard

May 7, 2026

Google Gemini is finally becoming the personal assistant we were promised

Google is developing an AI assistant named "Remy," powered by its Gemini technology, which aims to function as a digital operator managing various tasks. Internal testing is underway, and Remy will be integrated within the Gemini app to assist with work, school, and personal responsibilities while adapting to user preferences. Google employees are already engaging with Remy in trials. The Gemini app currently summarizes emails, responds to inquiries, creates documents, and interacts with Google services, with Remy's potential extending beyond these capabilities. Google has enhanced Gemini's planning and agent features, preparing Remy for more autonomous tasks. Project Mariner, an experimental browser agent, has concluded, and its technology is now part of Gemini Agent. Researchers have raised security concerns regarding AI agents due to their access to sensitive information. While an official launch date for Remy is not announced, Google suggests that 2026 will be significant for Android, with Gemini absorbing functionalities from the legacy Google Assistant. The development of such assistants raises privacy concerns as users may be uneasy about granting extensive access to their personal lives.

AppWizard

May 5, 2026

Multiplayer kaiju action game BeastLink announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

Grove Street Games has announced BeastLink, a multiplayer kaiju action game for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam), with an Early Access release planned for this summer and a closed beta test for PC users starting on May 8. The game features a narrative where humanity survives in fortified strongholds while colossal creatures roam desolate landscapes. Players can engage in battles as humans or Beasts, utilizing vehicles and the game’s “SuperDestruction” technology to create chaos in destructible cities. Key features include collecting serum to form BeastLinks, team-based warfare, a physics-based destruction system, multiplayer gameplay for up to 32 players, and a diverse roster of Beasts with unique abilities.

AppWizard

April 30, 2026

LofyStealer Targets Minecraft Players via Node.js Loader and Browser Injection

Minecraft players are being targeted by a deceptive hacking tool called “Slinky,” which is actually an infostealer known as LofyStealer linked to the Brazilian cybercrime group LofyGang. The malware uses a Node.js-based loader and a C++ payload to extract sensitive browser data, disguising itself as a Minecraft hack. It primarily targets younger players who may unknowingly execute it. The malware operates through a two-stage architecture, with a 53.5 MB loader binary that injects a smaller 1.4 MB payload into browser processes, bypassing detection methods. It collects sensitive information such as cookies, passwords, and credit card details, compressing and encoding the data for exfiltration. The command-and-control (C2) infrastructure is hosted in Brazil, and the malware's design reflects advanced compilation techniques. The campaign is attributed to LofyGang, which has evolved into a more professional entity, posing severe risks to players who download cheats and cracked tools. Indicators of compromise include a specific C2 IP address and associated endpoints.

AppWizard

April 27, 2026

New Valorant update brings ranked to Skirmish, and introduces the Kuronami 2.0 collection for skin aficionados

Riot Games is launching Season 2026 Act 3 of Valorant, introducing a ranked queue for the Skirmish mode called Skirmish: Ascension. This mode features solo or duo matches with specific restrictions, allowing each agent to use only one ability. The agents and their abilities include Jett (Tailwind), Waylay (Refract), Chamber (Rendezvous), Cypher (Cyber Cage), Omen (Shrouded Step), Phoenix (Curve Ball), Yoru (Clone), Iso (Contingency), Sage (Barrier Orb), Raze (Blast Pack), Vyse (Arc Rose), KAY/O (Flash/Drive), Breach (Flashpoint), and Veto (Crosscut). Matches will consist of ten rounds with different weapon phases. Players need both a Riot and FTW account to participate, and rankings will be based on win-loss ratios and opponent skill levels. Titles will be awarded based on rank, with 'Skirmish Competitors' for Gold to Platinum, 'Skirmish Expert' for Diamond to Immortal, and 'Skirmish Radiant' for top players. Additionally, Kuronami 2.0 will launch with new skins for various weapons and a melee weapon that transforms between a kunai and katana, alongside a battlepass featuring the Keys to Elysium Vandal.

BetaBeacon

April 18, 2026

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Super Onion Boy 2, Kingdomino, Dungeon Tracer, more

Today's highlight Android app price drops include Dungeon Tracer for (originally ), ALTER EGO COMPLEX for .50 (originally ), and Survival Island: Evolve Pro for free (originally [openai_gpt model="gpt-3.5-turbo-0125" prompt="Summarize the content and extract only the fact described in the text bellow. The summary shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. Text: Today’s highlight Android app price drops: Dungeon Tracer (Reg. ) ALTER EGO COMPLEX .50 (Reg. ) Survival Island: Evolve Pro FREE (Reg. [cyberseo_openai model="gpt-3.5-turbo-0125" prompt="Rewrite a news story for a business publication, in a calm style with creativity and flair based on text below, making sure it reads like human-written text in a natural way. The article shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. The article shall NOT start from a title. Response language English. Generate HTML-formatted content using tag for a sub-heading. You can use only , , , , and HTML tags if necessary. Text: Reg. $1+/FREE+ Your Friday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Super Onion Boy 2, Kingdomino, Dungeon Tracer, 911 Operator, ALTER EGO COMPLEX, BE-A Walker, and more. Just be sure to dive into the deals have on Galaxy S26 Ultra and new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $325 off alongside a chance to score Google’s most affordable unlocked Pixel 10 at up to $354 off, but all of the apps await below. Today’s highlight Android app price drops: Dungeon Tracer $1 (Reg. $3) ALTER EGO COMPLEX $2.50 (Reg. $5) Survival Island: Evolve Pro FREE (Reg. $0.50) Kingdomino – The Board Game $2.50 (Reg. $4) Zero Stress King: Idle Defense $2 (Reg. $3) BE-A Walker $1.50 (Reg. $5) 112 Operator $3 (Reg. $8) 911 Operator $2 (Reg. $6.50) Super Onion Boy 2 $2.50 (Reg. $5) Red Carpet – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Squid – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Purplediant – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Yaktin Orange – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Rose – Red Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Lime – icon pack FREE (Reg. $1) Samsung offering Galaxy S26 Ultra + new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $325 off today More highlight Android app price drops still live: Can You Escape: The Collection $2.50 (Reg. $4) Legend of the Moon $0.50 (Reg. $2) QR and Barcode Scanner PRO FREE (Reg. $6) Legend of The Moon2: Shooting $0.50 (Reg. $3) Titan Quest: Ultimate Edition $10 (Reg. $28) Guns’n’Glory WW2 Premium $1 (Reg. $3) ELOH $0.50 (Reg. $1) Through the Darkest of Times $1 (Reg. $8) Save the Puppies Premium $1 (Reg. $3) Cell Clone Wars:Pro FREE (Reg. $1.50) Little Big Workshop $2 (Reg. $11) Old Man’s Journey $1 (Reg. $2.50) Amazon undercuts official Pixel 10 Pro XL deal, now $300 off (Extra $50 off starts today) Sentinels of Earth-Prime $4 (Reg. $18) [Premium] RPG Fairy Elements $1 (Reg. $8) [Premium] RPG Dragon Spira $3 (Reg. $10) [Premium] RPG Infinite Links $1 (Reg. $8) [Premium] Knights of Grayfang $3 (Reg. $8) This Aint Even Poker, Ya Joker $4 (Reg. $6) RPG Dragon Takers $2 (Reg. $8) Psychofunk $1 (Reg. $3) Dune Barrens $3 (Reg. $5) [Premium] RPG Armed Emeth $2 (Reg. $8) Dungeon Princess 3 $0 (Reg. $0.50) Mix Alchemy FREE (Reg. $0.50) Blocks Falling – Puzzle FREE (Reg. $5) Hexa Crop – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Asphalt – Dark Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Rock – Black Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) TLOTS: Gold Edition $1 (Reg. $2.50) [Premium] RPG Asdivine Dios $1 (Reg. $8) Almost all unlocked Pixel 10 models drop even lower today at $250 off the list price One More Button $1 (Reg. $3) Hexologic – Sudoku Puzzle Game $1 (Reg. $3) Toska – Turqoise icon pack FREE (Reg. $1) ToscaLine – Turqoise Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom $3 (Reg. $8) [Premium] RPG Gale of Windoria $2 (Reg. $8) RPG Ruinverse $1 (Reg. $9) SRPG Eldgear $2 (Reg. $8) Skel and Defense $0.50 (Reg. $2.50) Defense legend 4 HD: Sci-fi TD FREE (Reg. $2) Galaxy Vanguard I – Premium $2 (Reg. $3) The Fall 2 : Zombie Survival $0.50 (Reg. $1) The Fall 1: Zombie Survival $0.50 (Reg. $1) No More Buttons $1 (Reg. $2) Space Survival: Mars RPG Pro FREE (Reg. $0.50) SciFi Survivor Premium FREE (Reg. $0.50) Sniper 2d Fantasy $0.25 (Reg. $0.50) King of Defense Premium FREE (Reg. $3) Defense legend 4 HD: Sci-fi TD FREE (Reg. $2) Avalar: Shadow War Premium FREE (Reg. $1) Empire of the Gods $1 (Reg. $3) Defenchick: tower defense $0.50 (Reg. $1) Paign – RPG $1.50 (Reg. $3) King of Defense 2: TD Premium FREE (Reg. $2) The Macabre Journey: Dark 3D $1.50 (Reg. $3) Last Survivor: Survival Pro FREE (Reg. $1) Hero of the Kingdom II $1.50 (Reg. $8.50) Hexaring – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) OTO – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Color Line – Vibrant Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Red Yellow – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Garis Light – Lines Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Zamrud Turqoise – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Turqoise – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.You’re reading 9to5Toys — experts digging up all the latest technology and lifestyle deals, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Toys on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out the best Apple deals, our daily podcast, and subscribe to our YouTube channel" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" ].50) Kingdomino – The Board Game .50 (Reg. ) Zero Stress King: Idle Defense (Reg. ) BE-A Walker .50 (Reg. ) 112 Operator (Reg. ) 911 Operator (Reg. .50) Super Onion Boy 2 .50 (Reg. ) Red Carpet – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. .50) More highlight Android app price drops still live: Can You Escape: The Collection .50 (Reg. ) Legend of the Moon [cyberseo_openai model="gpt-3.5-turbo-0125" prompt="Rewrite a news story for a business publication, in a calm style with creativity and flair based on text below, making sure it reads like human-written text in a natural way. The article shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. The article shall NOT start from a title. Response language English. Generate HTML-formatted content using tag for a sub-heading. You can use only , , , , and HTML tags if necessary. Text: Reg. $1+/FREE+ Your Friday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Super Onion Boy 2, Kingdomino, Dungeon Tracer, 911 Operator, ALTER EGO COMPLEX, BE-A Walker, and more. Just be sure to dive into the deals have on Galaxy S26 Ultra and new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $325 off alongside a chance to score Google’s most affordable unlocked Pixel 10 at up to $354 off, but all of the apps await below. Today’s highlight Android app price drops: Dungeon Tracer $1 (Reg. $3) ALTER EGO COMPLEX $2.50 (Reg. $5) Survival Island: Evolve Pro FREE (Reg. $0.50) Kingdomino – The Board Game $2.50 (Reg. $4) Zero Stress King: Idle Defense $2 (Reg. $3) BE-A Walker $1.50 (Reg. $5) 112 Operator $3 (Reg. $8) 911 Operator $2 (Reg. $6.50) Super Onion Boy 2 $2.50 (Reg. $5) Red Carpet – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Squid – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Purplediant – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Yaktin Orange – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Rose – Red Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Lime – icon pack FREE (Reg. $1) Samsung offering Galaxy S26 Ultra + new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $325 off today More highlight Android app price drops still live: Can You Escape: The Collection $2.50 (Reg. $4) Legend of the Moon $0.50 (Reg. $2) QR and Barcode Scanner PRO FREE (Reg. $6) Legend of The Moon2: Shooting $0.50 (Reg. $3) Titan Quest: Ultimate Edition $10 (Reg. $28) Guns’n’Glory WW2 Premium $1 (Reg. $3) ELOH $0.50 (Reg. $1) Through the Darkest of Times $1 (Reg. $8) Save the Puppies Premium $1 (Reg. $3) Cell Clone Wars:Pro FREE (Reg. $1.50) Little Big Workshop $2 (Reg. $11) Old Man’s Journey $1 (Reg. $2.50) Amazon undercuts official Pixel 10 Pro XL deal, now $300 off (Extra $50 off starts today) Sentinels of Earth-Prime $4 (Reg. $18) [Premium] RPG Fairy Elements $1 (Reg. $8) [Premium] RPG Dragon Spira $3 (Reg. $10) [Premium] RPG Infinite Links $1 (Reg. $8) [Premium] Knights of Grayfang $3 (Reg. $8) This Aint Even Poker, Ya Joker $4 (Reg. $6) RPG Dragon Takers $2 (Reg. $8) Psychofunk $1 (Reg. $3) Dune Barrens $3 (Reg. $5) [Premium] RPG Armed Emeth $2 (Reg. $8) Dungeon Princess 3 $0 (Reg. $0.50) Mix Alchemy FREE (Reg. $0.50) Blocks Falling – Puzzle FREE (Reg. $5) Hexa Crop – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Asphalt – Dark Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Rock – Black Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) TLOTS: Gold Edition $1 (Reg. $2.50) [Premium] RPG Asdivine Dios $1 (Reg. $8) Almost all unlocked Pixel 10 models drop even lower today at $250 off the list price One More Button $1 (Reg. $3) Hexologic – Sudoku Puzzle Game $1 (Reg. $3) Toska – Turqoise icon pack FREE (Reg. $1) ToscaLine – Turqoise Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom $3 (Reg. $8) [Premium] RPG Gale of Windoria $2 (Reg. $8) RPG Ruinverse $1 (Reg. $9) SRPG Eldgear $2 (Reg. $8) Skel and Defense $0.50 (Reg. $2.50) Defense legend 4 HD: Sci-fi TD FREE (Reg. $2) Galaxy Vanguard I – Premium $2 (Reg. $3) The Fall 2 : Zombie Survival $0.50 (Reg. $1) The Fall 1: Zombie Survival $0.50 (Reg. $1) No More Buttons $1 (Reg. $2) Space Survival: Mars RPG Pro FREE (Reg. $0.50) SciFi Survivor Premium FREE (Reg. $0.50) Sniper 2d Fantasy $0.25 (Reg. $0.50) King of Defense Premium FREE (Reg. $3) Defense legend 4 HD: Sci-fi TD FREE (Reg. $2) Avalar: Shadow War Premium FREE (Reg. $1) Empire of the Gods $1 (Reg. $3) Defenchick: tower defense $0.50 (Reg. $1) Paign – RPG $1.50 (Reg. $3) King of Defense 2: TD Premium FREE (Reg. $2) The Macabre Journey: Dark 3D $1.50 (Reg. $3) Last Survivor: Survival Pro FREE (Reg. $1) Hero of the Kingdom II $1.50 (Reg. $8.50) Hexaring – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) OTO – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Color Line – Vibrant Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Red Yellow – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Garis Light – Lines Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Zamrud Turqoise – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Turqoise – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.You’re reading 9to5Toys — experts digging up all the latest technology and lifestyle deals, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Toys on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out the best Apple deals, our daily podcast, and subscribe to our YouTube channel" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" ].50 (Reg. ) QR and Barcode Scanner PRO FREE (Reg. ) Legend of The Moon2: Shooting [cyberseo_openai model="gpt-3.5-turbo-0125" prompt="Rewrite a news story for a business publication, in a calm style with creativity and flair based on text below, making sure it reads like human-written text in a natural way. The article shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. The article shall NOT start from a title. Response language English. Generate HTML-formatted content using tag for a sub-heading. You can use only , , , , and HTML tags if necessary. Text: Reg. $1+/FREE+ Your Friday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Super Onion Boy 2, Kingdomino, Dungeon Tracer, 911 Operator, ALTER EGO COMPLEX, BE-A Walker, and more. Just be sure to dive into the deals have on Galaxy S26 Ultra and new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $325 off alongside a chance to score Google’s most affordable unlocked Pixel 10 at up to $354 off, but all of the apps await below. Today’s highlight Android app price drops: Dungeon Tracer $1 (Reg. $3) ALTER EGO COMPLEX $2.50 (Reg. $5) Survival Island: Evolve Pro FREE (Reg. $0.50) Kingdomino – The Board Game $2.50 (Reg. $4) Zero Stress King: Idle Defense $2 (Reg. $3) BE-A Walker $1.50 (Reg. $5) 112 Operator $3 (Reg. $8) 911 Operator $2 (Reg. $6.50) Super Onion Boy 2 $2.50 (Reg. $5) Red Carpet – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Squid – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Purplediant – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Yaktin Orange – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Rose – Red Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Lime – icon pack FREE (Reg. $1) Samsung offering Galaxy S26 Ultra + new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $325 off today More highlight Android app price drops still live: Can You Escape: The Collection $2.50 (Reg. $4) Legend of the Moon $0.50 (Reg. $2) QR and Barcode Scanner PRO FREE (Reg. $6) Legend of The Moon2: Shooting $0.50 (Reg. $3) Titan Quest: Ultimate Edition $10 (Reg. $28) Guns’n’Glory WW2 Premium $1 (Reg. $3) ELOH $0.50 (Reg. $1) Through the Darkest of Times $1 (Reg. $8) Save the Puppies Premium $1 (Reg. $3) Cell Clone Wars:Pro FREE (Reg. $1.50) Little Big Workshop $2 (Reg. $11) Old Man’s Journey $1 (Reg. $2.50) Amazon undercuts official Pixel 10 Pro XL deal, now $300 off (Extra $50 off starts today) Sentinels of Earth-Prime $4 (Reg. $18) [Premium] RPG Fairy Elements $1 (Reg. $8) [Premium] RPG Dragon Spira $3 (Reg. $10) [Premium] RPG Infinite Links $1 (Reg. $8) [Premium] Knights of Grayfang $3 (Reg. $8) This Aint Even Poker, Ya Joker $4 (Reg. $6) RPG Dragon Takers $2 (Reg. $8) Psychofunk $1 (Reg. $3) Dune Barrens $3 (Reg. $5) [Premium] RPG Armed Emeth $2 (Reg. $8) Dungeon Princess 3 $0 (Reg. $0.50) Mix Alchemy FREE (Reg. $0.50) Blocks Falling – Puzzle FREE (Reg. $5) Hexa Crop – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Asphalt – Dark Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Rock – Black Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) TLOTS: Gold Edition $1 (Reg. $2.50) [Premium] RPG Asdivine Dios $1 (Reg. $8) Almost all unlocked Pixel 10 models drop even lower today at $250 off the list price One More Button $1 (Reg. $3) Hexologic – Sudoku Puzzle Game $1 (Reg. $3) Toska – Turqoise icon pack FREE (Reg. $1) ToscaLine – Turqoise Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom $3 (Reg. $8) [Premium] RPG Gale of Windoria $2 (Reg. $8) RPG Ruinverse $1 (Reg. $9) SRPG Eldgear $2 (Reg. $8) Skel and Defense $0.50 (Reg. $2.50) Defense legend 4 HD: Sci-fi TD FREE (Reg. $2) Galaxy Vanguard I – Premium $2 (Reg. $3) The Fall 2 : Zombie Survival $0.50 (Reg. $1) The Fall 1: Zombie Survival $0.50 (Reg. $1) No More Buttons $1 (Reg. $2) Space Survival: Mars RPG Pro FREE (Reg. $0.50) SciFi Survivor Premium FREE (Reg. $0.50) Sniper 2d Fantasy $0.25 (Reg. $0.50) King of Defense Premium FREE (Reg. $3) Defense legend 4 HD: Sci-fi TD FREE (Reg. $2) Avalar: Shadow War Premium FREE (Reg. $1) Empire of the Gods $1 (Reg. $3) Defenchick: tower defense $0.50 (Reg. $1) Paign – RPG $1.50 (Reg. $3) King of Defense 2: TD Premium FREE (Reg. $2) The Macabre Journey: Dark 3D $1.50 (Reg. $3) Last Survivor: Survival Pro FREE (Reg. $1) Hero of the Kingdom II $1.50 (Reg. $8.50) Hexaring – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) OTO – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Color Line – Vibrant Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Red Yellow – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Garis Light – Lines Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Zamrud Turqoise – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Turqoise – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. 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