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I've found the best skateboarding game on Android and you have to try it
The Ramp is an absolute joy, don't miss out
Paul Schnepf is the person behind the indie skateboarding game The Ramp, otherwise known as the developer Hyperparadise. This developer released the game on PC in August, and over the last three months, The Ramp has received a lot of praise, and for a good reason, it's a chill game with spot-on physics where you can pull off some nifty tricks with the flick of your thumb. The mobile port has officially launched today, and you can trial the first stage for free. If you like what you see, you can pay $3 to unlock the rest of the game's content. There's no high score, no leaderboard, no missions, no bosses, this is a game solely about having fun, and it succeeds in this endeavor.
Football Manager 2022 Mobile launches with a fresh set of mechanics to jump into matches faster
Though it looks like the Touch version is now a dedicated Nintendo Switch release
It's that time of year again. Sega has just launched its latest entry in its Football Manager simulation franchise, with Football Manager 2022 Mobile now available on the Google Play Store. Typically the Mobile version would launch with a separate streamlined Touch version on mobile, but it would appear that Football Manager 2022 Touch will only be available on the Nintendo Switch moving forward, which means the Touch version will no longer see a mobile release. Luckily Football Manager 2022 Mobile supports Chromebooks and Android tablets, alleviating any concerns that those with large screens would be left out. So if you've been eager to start your new season, as of this morning, you can grab Football Manager 2022 Mobile for $9.99 on both Android and iOS.
25 temporarily free and 51 on-sale apps and games for Monday
Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition, The Quest, and Braveland
Welcome to Monday, everyone. It's been a busy weekend, and so I have a large list of sales today, including a few standouts. First up is Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition, a classic CRPG that's still a fan-favorite. Next I have The Quest, another classic RPG, but this one plays out in first person instead of birdseye. Last but not least is Braveland, a popular turn-based strategy game. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are 25 temporarily free and 51 on-sale apps and games for the beginning of the week.
17 new Android games from the last week: The best, worst, and everything in between (10/31/21 -11/7/21)
Plant with Care, Super Mombo Quest, Tales of Luminaria, plus more
Welcome to the roundup of the best new Android games that went live in the Play Store or were spotted by us in the previous week or so. Today's list is broken up into several segments, ranging from best, average, to mediocre. So whether you're looking for the best games of quality or are simply looking for the latest free-to-play gacha titles, you're covered. This week I have a slick puzzle-based planting game, a fantastic pixel-based Metroidvania, and the latest mobile Tales RPG from Bandai Namco. So without further ado, here are the new and notable Android games released during the last week.
Tales of Luminaria is a new gacha RPG from Bandai Namco that explores several distinct storylines
But it's off to a rough start
This past September, Tales of Arise landed on PC and consoles, reinvigorating interest in Bandai Namco's long-running action RPG series. So, of course, a mobile game has been released to capitalize on this success. That game is Tales of Luminaria, officially launched today. Unlike the core Tales games that exist as premium experiences, Tales of Luminaria is a free-to-play gacha RPG that doesn't deviate much from Bandai's other F2P anime games. The graphics are superb, but the controls stink, the UI is atrocious, and the performance is fairly lackluster thanks to endless loading screens. So far, Play Store reviews are relatively low for a new gacha release, but it would seem these low scores are deserved.
27 temporarily free and 17 on-sale apps and games for Friday
Don't miss out on the sales for SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated, Hidden Folks, and Vectronom
Welcome to Friday, everyone. Since last weekend was really busy, things are a little slower this Friday, but I still have some excellent sales to share with everyone, including some fantastic standouts. First up is SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated, which is a port of the classic console remaster that offers full controller support. Next, I have Hidden Folks, a slick and stylish black and white hidden object game. Last but not least is Vectronom, a challenging jumping block game that offers exceptional music. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are 27 temporarily free and 17 on-sale apps and games for the end of the week.
Notifications feeling sluggish? This popular Android game may be to blame
Who needs reliable notifications on their phones?
Last week Niantic announced the global rollout for Pikmin Bloom, a new augmented reality game that functions much like a souped-up step counter complemented by Nintendo's adorable Pikmin graphics. Well, it would appear things aren't so rosy a week from launch now that many users are experiencing delayed notifications. A bug report that called out this issue was initially filed around Bloom's launch. Thankfully this bug report is finally gaining some traction now that many more reports are spreading across the web complaining about similar notification problems. Niantic support has at least confirmed it is looking into the bug, though there's still no confirmation whether or not this is a problem for everyone who has the game installed or simply a select few.
13 temporarily free and 30 on-sale apps and games for Wednesday
Don't miss out on the sales for KWGT Kustom Widget Pro Key, Mathematiqa, and LayerPaint HD
Welcome to Wednesday, everyone. Things have calmed down after a wild weekend of game sales, but I still have some awesome sales to share with everyone, including a few standouts. First up is KWGT Kustom Widget Pro Key, an unlock app for a popular widget creation app KWGT Kustom Widget Maker. Next, I have Mathematiqa, a puzzle and riddle game that's amassed over 100K installs. Last but not least is LayerPaint HD, a lesser-known drawing app that offers a boatload of features and a reliable developer. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are 13 temporarily free and 30 on-sale apps and games for the middle of the week.
Project Cars GO limps across the finish line this month as servers are scheduled for shutdown
Perhaps one-tap racers aren't a great idea?
Surprise surprise, Gamevil's ploy to create a CSR Racing clone with the Project CARS brand hasn't worked out. Seven months after the initial release, Gamevil and Slightly Mad Studios have announced that their one-touch racer Project CARS GO isn't long for this world. As of yesterday, the Play Store listing can no longer be downloaded, though those that still have the game installed will be able to play until November 30th, when the servers will be shut down. All in-app purchases are already disabled, and those still holding in-game currency have an opportunity to spend it before the 30th, and if you're still holding this currency when the doors shutter, you will have an opportunity to receive a return.
29 temporarily free and 53 on-sale apps and games for Monday
Don't miss out on the sales for The Room: Old Sins, The House of Da Vinci, and Atom RPG
Welcome to Monday, everyone. Yesterday was Halloween, and that means there's a boatload of apps and games on sale today, and seeing that Friday's list was just as plump, make sure you don't miss out on those sales either. Of course, I have some awesome standouts today. First up is The Room: Old Sins, an escape room game that holds a 4.9-star rating for a reason; it's great. Next, I have The House of Da Vinci, another escape room game, and it holds its own against The Room series. Last but not least is Atom RPG, a classic style RPG often compared to the first Fallout games. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are 29 temporarily free and 53 on-sale apps and games for the beginning of the week.
17 new (and 1 WTF) Android games from the last week: The best, worst, and everything in between (10/24/21 -10/31/21)
Kathy Rain: Director's Cut, Pikmin Bloom, and Plan B from Outer Space
Welcome to the roundup of the best new Android games that went live in the Play Store or were spotted by us in the previous week or so. Today's list is broken up into several segments, ranging from best, average, to mediocre. So whether you're looking for the best games of quality or are simply looking for the latest free-to-play gacha titles, you're covered. This week I have a director's cut of a fantastic point and click adventure, a new release from Niantic that offers a Pikmin theme, and a storybook adventure that offers several different endings. So without further ado, here are the new and notable Android games released during the last week.
22 temporarily free and 68 on-sale apps and games for Friday
Don't miss out on the sales for Machinarium, Slayaway Camp, and Pascal's Wager
Welcome to Friday, everyone. This weekend is Halloween, and so a boatload of developers have placed their apps and games on sale in preparation for the holiday weekend. This means I have a ton of sales to share with everyone, including some awesome standouts. First up is Machinarium, the most popular adventure game from Amanita Design. Next, I have Slayaway Camp, a slick Sokoban-like puzzler that offers an awesome '80s slasher theme. Last but not least is Pascal's Wager, a dark fantasy action RPG that's perfect for Halloween weekend. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are 22 temporarily free and 68 on-sale apps and games for the end of the week.
You can now pre-order the biggest GeForce Now improvement in years
Before today only Founders and Priority members could pre-order
GeForce NOW is Nvidia's game streaming service, and starting today, the company is rolling out pre-orders for a new membership tier for Founders and Priority members. This new tier is called the GeForce NOW RTX 3080 membership, and as you can guess, Nvidia is using custom RTX 3080s as the backend for this tier. Six months will run you $99.99, with availability rolling out for the US in November and the EU in December. Subscribers can expect 1440p support at a max of 120FPS (this is the important bit since a high framerate should lower latency), and 4K HDR support is coming exclusively to the Shield TV.
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Back in March, we learned that Nintendo had teamed up with Niantic to create a new augmented reality game for mobile, Niantic's bread and butter. Pikmin was chosen as the skin for this Niantic game (though there was no offical title at the time), and at the end of March the first public test was launched in Singapore. This AR game is now known as Pikmin Bloom, and its global release has already started rolling out in Australia and Singapore, with a wider rollout planned for the coming days. Despite the fact those of us in the West still can't play, it's clear that Pikmin Bloom's design revolves around the act of walking (much like a step counter) in order to grow Pikmin by making flowers bloom as you walk. In classic Niantic fashion, the company has created a free-to-play game with in-app purchases that range up to $99.99 per item, all without ever describing what these purchases are for.
13 temporarily free and 29 on-sale apps and games for Wednesday
Don't miss out on the sales for The Game of Life 2, Wanna Survive, and SPHAZE
Welcome to Wednesday, everyone. It's a slow week so far, but I still have some excellent sales to share with everyone, including a few standouts. First up is The Game of Life 2, which offers a modern theme for the classic board game. Next, I have Wanna Survive, a turn-based tactical game that's well-reviewed and easily worth $2. Last but not least is SPHAZE, a beautiful puzzler where you'll rotate scenery to solve each puzzle. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are 13 temporarily free and 29 on-sale apps and games for the middle of the week.
The best Android adventure game you never heard of receives a director's cut
A complete overhaul of the 2016 point and click detective game Kathy Rain
Raw Fury has been on a roll with the recent release of its excellent sandbox city builder Townscaper, and today marks the launch of Kathy Rain: Director's Cut. This is a reimagining of the original point and click adventure from 2016, and it offers performance improvements along with additional features. At its core, Kathy Rain is a detective story where you'll hunt down clues surrounding your grandfather's mysterious death. You'll solve puzzles to advance this story as you dig through a mysterious town's secrets. The game was a delight in 2016, and now that it's updated for play on modern devices, it's that much more enthralling, perfect for a Halloween playthrough.
31 temporarily free and 57 on-sale apps and games for Monday
Don't miss out on the sales for Zenge, Hardboiled, and Door Kickers
Welcome to Monday, everyone. It's been a plump weekend, and so I have a boatload of sales to share with everyone, including a few standouts. First up is Zenge, a minimal puzzler that's currently completely free. Next, I have Hardboiled, a solid turn-based strategy game that offers clear Fallout vibes. Last but not least is Door Kickers, a real-time strategy game that's still pretty fun even though it's six years old. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are 31 temporarily free and 57 on-sale apps and games for the beginning of the week.
16 new Android games from the last week: The best, worst, and everything in between (10/17/21 -10/24/21)
Townscaper, Ninja Chowdown, Rubicon : a conspiracy of silence, plus more
Welcome to the roundup of the best new Android games that went live in the Play Store or were spotted by us in the previous week or so. Today's list is broken up into several segments, ranging from best, average, to mediocre. So whether you're looking for the best games of quality or are simply looking for the latest free-to-play gacha titles, you're covered. This week I have an awesome city-building sandbox, a slick ninja auto-runner, and a lost-phone game that explores the world of whistleblowers and journalists. So without further ado, here are the new and notable Android games released during the last week.
9 new and notable Android apps from the last three weeks including Novi, Visual Story, and Security Hub (10/2/21 - 10/23/21)
A roundup of the best recent app releases on the Play Store
Welcome to the roundup of the best new Android applications that went live in the Play Store or were spotted by us in the previous three weeks or so. Today I have a new money transfer app from Facebook backed by Coinbase, a photo editing and cloud storage app from Sony, plus a new security listing from Google. So without further ado, here are all of the new and notable Android apps released on the Play Store in the last three weeks.
23 temporarily free and 52 on-sale apps and games for Friday
Don't miss out on the sales for Samorost 3, Doom & Destiny, and Baldur's Gate II
Welcome to Friday, everyone. The weekend is almost here, and so I have a boatload of sales to share with everyone, including some excellent standouts. First up is Samorost 3 (two is also on sale), a slick point-and-click adventure from Amanita Design. Next, I have Doom & Destiny, a classic-style RPG that offers an enjoyable sense of humor. Last but not least is Baldur's Gate II, one of the best CRPGs ever made. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are 23 temporarily free and 52 on-sale apps and games for the middle of the week.