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September 20, 2026

“Hades meets Streets of Rage 4”: Hit Roguelite Absolum to be Released on Android and iOS

Absolum, a beat 'em up roguelite game with 92% positive reviews on Steam, is coming to Android and iOS on November 5, 2026. Pre-registration is open on Google Play and the App Store. The game offers unique gameplay mechanics, four distinct heroes, revamped interface for mobile, online co-op, controller support, and cloud saves.

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September 18, 2026

LDPlayer vs MEmu vs GameLoop: 10% FPS Gap [2026]

- LDPlayer is a general-purpose performance emulator - MEmu is a multi-instance workhorse for players juggling several accounts - GameLoop is Tencent's first-party tool built almost exclusively around its own mobile titles - LDPlayer, MEmu, and GameLoop are all designed around mobile gaming rather than general Android app testing - LDPlayer is actively patching graphics driver bugs, MEmu is quietly polishing quality-of-life features, and GameLoop's update cadence has slowed - GameLoop is specifically tuned for Tencent-published titles like PUBG Mobile - LDPlayer runs two branches, with LDPlayer 14 being the most actively patched version - MEmu's defining feature is multi-instance management for running multiple Android sessions - MEmu's release cadence has been steady in 2026, with the latest build adding a toggle to disable Android system sounds

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September 14, 2026

“Hades meets Streets of Rage 4”: Hit Roguelite Absolum to be Released on Android and iOS

Absolum, a beat 'em up roguelite game, is set to debut on Android and iOS on November 5, 2026, with optimized touch controls, online co-op, controller support, cloud saves, and achievements.

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September 9, 2026

Absolum launches on iOS and Android November 5

Playdigious is set to release Absolum for iOS and Android on November 5, bringing the roguelite side-scrolling beat 'em up game to mobile gamers. The game features four unique heroes, arcade-style combat, and online two-player coop, with a soundtrack composed by Gareth Coker. The mobile version will include touch controls, achievements, controller support, and cross-progression tied to Google Play Games accounts.

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September 8, 2026

Absolum coming to iOS, Android on November 5

Absolum is a game where players join a rebellion led by high enchantress Uchawi to free the lands of Talamh from the oppressive rule of Sun King Azra. Players can choose from four heroes with different fighting styles and must craft new strategies to defeat Azra's elite guard. The game features arcade beat 'em up action combined with modern roguelite mechanics, set in a fantasy world with beautiful art and music by composer Gareth Coker. The game is available on both iOS and Android with revamped touch controls and cross-progression between devices.

AppWizard

September 8, 2026

This PS3 emulator for PC can now play games straight from physical discs

RPCS3 has introduced a feature that allows users to play PlayStation 3 games directly from physical discs, compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux. This feature supports specific Blu-ray disc drives from manufacturers like LG, Samsung, Asus, Sony, and Lite-On, with encouragement for users to experiment with other drives. The development comes as Sony plans to phase out physical discs by 2028, highlighting the importance of game preservation. Additionally, RPCS3 has optimized package installation times for PS3 game discs, achieving a 70 percent playable rate for games. A firmware mod named OmniDrive has also been released, enabling certain Blu-ray drives to rip games from Wii, GameCube, and Xbox.

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September 5, 2026

Konami Wai Wai World Craft releases ‘concept video’ for the Roblox-like game creator

Konami Wai Wai World Craft is a new multiplatform game-creation app that allows players to create and play games featuring both original avatars and Konami characters. It offers tools for game creation and cross-play on multiple platforms, including mobile. However, it faces tough competition in an oversaturated market and may not be a success.

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September 5, 2026

Google Play Games PC vs GameLoop vs Genymotion [2026]

Google Play Games for PC officially launched on September 23, 2025, after more than three years of testing.

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August 31, 2026

Android Auto’s unofficial video player now lets you play games in your car

Xtream Player v1.4.0 update includes new games for parked car entertainment, redesigned icons, YouTube Music improvements, and playback fixes.

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August 23, 2026

AYANEO has released ‘Konkr Pocket Advance,’ an Android-powered gaming device that resembles the Game Boy Advance.

AYANEO has released a new handheld gaming console called the Konkr Pocket Advance. It features a 3.5-inch LCD display, a MediaTek Helio G90T processor, and runs on Android 12. The device is priced at for the 3GB RAM/32GB storage model and 9 for the 4GB RAM/64GB storage model.