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November 8, 2024

Best new mobile games on iOS and Android – November 2024 round-up

Bloons Card Storm is a turn-based card collecting game with multiplayer at its core, where players need to think about both attack and defense. The game has some balancing issues and a problem where if your opponent quits, you get a smaller reward.

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November 6, 2024

Here are some fun multiplayer games for Android

Star Wars: Hunters is a free-to-play arena combat game set after the fall of the Galactic Empire, with new characters and locations inspired by classic Star Wars settings. It takes place between Star Wars: Episode VI and Episode VII on the planet Vespaara, where players must be strategic in choosing and customizing their Hunter. The game is available on Android, iOS, and Nintendo Switch.

AppWizard

October 15, 2024

Here’s 5+ Games You Should Try During Steam Next Fest

The Steam Next Fest for October 2024 has launched, featuring numerous demos for upcoming PC games. Five standout games highlighted include: 1. Delta Force: A tactical first-person shooter by TiMi Studios, offering four Havoc Warfare modes across two maps, with an extraction mode on three maps, featuring 45 weapons and 9 vehicles. 2. The Precinct: Developed by Fallen Tree, this game allows players to act as a rookie cop in the fictional city of Averno, responding to various criminal activities with sandbox gameplay elements. 3. AI Limit: The debut game from Sense Games, set in a post-apocalyptic world, featuring a two-hour demo with elite enemies, boss battles, and exploration rewards. 4. Unreal Engine 5 Strategy Game: Inspired by Bernard Werber, this real-time strategy game includes a 20-hour campaign and multiplayer modes, focusing on economy building and unit management. 5. New Arc Line: A cRPG from Dreamate Games, allowing players to choose between two classes and races, set in the Harbour Slums amidst the Iron Plague epidemic. Additional five bonus picks were mentioned but not detailed.

AppWizard

October 7, 2024

Android Auto may finally let users switch to a different dialer app (APK teardown)

Google is working on enhancing Android Auto by potentially introducing support for third-party dialer applications, which are currently limited to Google’s Phone app. In the latest release (version 13.0), new flags indicate forthcoming support for external dialers and suggest an allowlist system for select applications. Google provides guidelines for developers to optimize their apps for Android Auto, with a dedicated category for calling apps currently available only to Beta Partners. This indicates that a limited selection of dialer apps from the Play Store may soon be accessible in vehicles.

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October 7, 2024

EA’s Grid Legends racing game careens onto iOS and Android this December

Grid Legends, a racing sim game by EA/Codemasters, is set to be released on mobile devices in December 2023. The mobile version is a port of the deluxe edition of the game, offering all DLC and additional features. It will support gamepads, touch, and tilt controls. Specific device requirements include iPhone 12 Pro or newer for iOS and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 or Gen 3 for Android. Preorders are available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

AppWizard

October 7, 2024

Google Play Store could soon highlight apps optimized for tablets and cars

Vehicles are increasingly equipped with tablet interfaces that replace traditional buttons, serving as command centers for various functions and applications like navigation and music streaming. Recent findings from an APK Teardown of Google Play Store version 43.0.18-31 indicate a new feature that helps users discover apps optimized for automotive use, stating, "This app was designed for tablets and is compatible with your car." This initiative may be part of Google's Car-ready mobile apps program, introduced at Google I/O 2024, which categorizes apps into three tiers: - Tier 1: Car Differentiated - Apps designed for seamless operation across various car hardware, adapting to different modes and screens. - Tier 2: Car Optimized - Existing automotive apps that function well on center stack displays with some automotive-specific features. - Tier 3: Car Ready - Apps compatible with larger screens for use while stationary, requiring minimal adjustments. The upcoming applications may fall under the Tier-3 "Car Ready" program, aimed at facilitating the integration of tablet-optimized apps into vehicles and encouraging developers to create effective applications for both tablet and parked car environments.

AppWizard

October 7, 2024

Google Play Store could soon highlight apps built for tablets and cars (APK teardown)

The Google Play Store will soon highlight applications optimized for larger screens, particularly tablets, and those compatible with automotive systems, as part of the Google Car-ready mobile apps program announced at Google I/O 2024. This program aims to extend tablet app functionality to car infotainment systems for use when parked. An APK teardown of Google Play Store version 43.0.18-31 reveals that apps designed for tablets and compatible with automotive systems will be clearly labeled. The Car-ready program categorizes applications into three tiers: Car differentiated, Car optimized, and Car ready, with the goal of facilitating the use of tablet-optimized applications in parked vehicles. Google will review these apps for safety and compatibility before distribution to vehicles with Google services. Initially focusing on video, gaming, and web browsing, the program plans to expand to additional categories in the future.

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October 5, 2024

20 best Chromebook games from Google Play

Alto's Odyssey is an endless-runner game with easy-to-learn controls and various biomes to explore. It features unique abilities for six runners and is free with a Google Play Pass subscription. Grimvalor is a hack-and-slash RPG with user-friendly controls, great graphics, and game controller support. It is available for offline play and offers the first episode for free, with the option to purchase additional episodes or get the full version with a Google Play Pass subscription.

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October 4, 2024

The making of Fallout Tactics: ‘I sound like I’m down on it now, but I still love what we made’

In 2001, the hairy deathclaw from Fallout Tactics became a focal point for criticism of the game's developer, Micro Forté, due to its unconventional design choice of a thick fur coat. Lead designer Ed Orman acknowledged the controversy, stating that while variations on deathclaws could be justified, the design was initially seen as sacrilege. Fallout Tactics is considered a bold offshoot of the RPG franchise, created by a passionate team despite limited resources. Although Todd Howard declared it non-canon, elements from the game have influenced later titles and gained appreciation among fans. Orman expressed pride in the team's accomplishment despite the challenges faced during development.

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October 4, 2024

New PC Game Bundle Has Stalker Collection – Catch Up For Cheap Before Heart Of Chernobyl

Fanatical has launched its October 2024 Platinum Collection bundle, allowing customers to select from 18 discounted PC games across various genres. The pricing starts at three games for .99, with the price per key decreasing as more games are selected, reaching as low as .48 for seven or more titles. Featured games include Rage 2, No Straight Roads: Encore Edition, Edge of Eternity, Ad Infinitum, and the Stalker Complete Bundle. Additional discounts on Atlus JRPGs, Humble Choice bundles, and Square Enix games are also available this month.