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Genshin Impact – Horizon Zero Dawn collab will give all players a free 5-star character

Genshin Impact – Horizon Zero Dawn collab will give all players a free 5-star character

July 22, 2021
Genshin Impact is currently keeping its players engaged in the massive v2.0 update with the new Inazuma region, new bosses, new characters, new mechanics, cross-platform play and so much more. While players explore the new region, Mihoyo just dropped a surprise announcement. Genshin Impact's developer Mihoyo is collaborating with Horizon Zero Dawn's developer Guerrilla Games...
Android 12 can let you play games before they’re done downloading

Android 12 can let you play games before they’re done downloading

July 12, 2021
Today, the games team at Google kicked off the annual Google for Games Developer Summit. At the Summit, Google unveiled new tools and solutions to make game development easier on Android and Chrome OS. That's not all, though. The company also unveiled a new feature aimed at improving the experience of delivering games to users....
Genshin Impact gets its biggest update yet with the new Inazuma region in v2.0 release

Genshin Impact gets its biggest update yet with the new Inazuma region in v2.0 release

July 9, 2021
We've written about Genshin Impact at XDA before, and that's because we really like it. I've personally sunk in hours while staying free-to-play, and the entire experience makes it a great Android game. While the recent v1.6 update brought along a temporary region to explore, Genshin Impact is now getting a version jump to 2.0...
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series now has a release window

Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series now has a release window

June 29, 2021
Square Enix may have just leaked the initial release date for the first title in the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series. Supposedly, this six-game remaster series will be released one game at a time, and the first Final Fantasy game will be released sometime in July. The announcement video, where all these details and screenshots of...
Nier Reincarnation finally gets a global release date on Android and iOS

Nier Reincarnation finally gets a global release date on Android and iOS

June 28, 2021
Square Enix today revealed the global release date of its mobile Nier title, called Nier Reincarnation (officially stylized as "NieR Re[in]carnation"). The game will launch internationally on Android and iOS on July 28, and users can pre-register now on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. The game will be free-to-play, but it will...
Square Enix reveals Trials of Mana remake is coming to Android and iOS

Square Enix reveals Trials of Mana remake is coming to Android and iOS

June 28, 2021
Square Enix has revealed that it’s bringing its classic RPG, Trials of Mana, to Android devices later this year. It’s also working on a new game in the series that’ll be exclusive to mobile devices, called Echoes of Mana. We’re also getting a new console game, as well as an anime set in the Mana...
Genshin Impact 1.6 update brings along skins, a new character, new boss, and more ahead of Inazuma launch

Genshin Impact 1.6 update brings along skins, a new character, new boss, and more ahead of Inazuma launch

May 28, 2021
Android has a bunch of great games, and one of my favorites for this year is definitely Genshin Impact. I've sunk a fair few hours grinding characters, weapons, and artifacts to their last stages (and written up tips and tricks for beginners and advanced players, to help you play the game better!). Irrespective of whether you are...
Sony wants to bring PlayStation franchises to mobile platforms

Sony wants to bring PlayStation franchises to mobile platforms

May 26, 2021
Mobile gaming is becoming more lucrative every year, even though we rarely see games ported straight from consoles and PC. Instead, publishers have focused on creating new mobile-focused titles based on massive franchises, like Pokémon Go, Mario Kart Tour, and Fallout Shelter. Nintendo has released a steady stream of games on iOS and Android over...
RuneScape will officially arrive on Android and iOS this summer

RuneScape will officially arrive on Android and iOS this summer

April 22, 2021
RuneScape is one of the most well-known MMORPGs in existence, with two versions currently available: the modern game and the classic 'Old School' version that largely resembles the game from 2007. Old School RuneScape arrived on Android and iOS in 2018, and now the full complete game is also coming to mobile. Even though a port...
DICE is making a new Battlefield game for mobile devices

DICE is making a new Battlefield game for mobile devices

April 22, 2021
DICE has announced that the Battlefield franchise is coming to mobile devices next year. The upcoming release will mark the first time the massively popular first-person shooter has appeared on phones and tablets, giving players the opportunity to take Battlefield on the go. The game is being developed in partnership with Industrial Toys and Battlefield developer...
Google Play Games is rolling out a “Games” folder for your homescreen

Google Play Games is rolling out a “Games” folder for your homescreen

April 20, 2021
The Google Play Store is filled with apps and games. And with generous storage spaces available on phones these days, many users do find their phones filled up with several games. Google was working on organizing all of these installed games into a central, easy-to-access location, with an auto-generated and auto-managed homescreen folder containing shortcuts...
Apex Legends is finally coming to Android and iOS

Apex Legends is finally coming to Android and iOS

April 19, 2021
Apex Legends was first released two years ago as a cross-platform battle royale game, developed by Respawn Entertainment (the same folks behind Titanfall) and published by Electronic Arts. Today, EA announced that the game is coming to mobile platforms, though it will be a bit different than the current experience on PCs and consoles. "Beginning later...