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About Matthew Sholtz

Matthew is the Games and Apps Editor at Android Police. He's been gaming since his first taste of a TI-99 at four years old. Matthew has been an Android user since the HTC Hero and has covered roundups, reviews, and daily mobile game news for over a decade. He's a person who holds a peculiar yet deep interest in all things to do with handheld gaming and constantly pushes to advance the state of the mobile industry beyond the bounds of its predatory monetization obsession.

Matthew is a furious nitpicker and something of an (albeit amusing) curmudgeon, a writer who can instantly find fault in just about anything, yet he chooses to wield this power for good from the comfort of his armchair to ensure the best Android games and apps aren't lost to obscurity.

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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

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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.

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PUBG: New State finally has a release date, and its coming sooner than you'd think

Krafton is set to globally launch PUBG: New State next month

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PUBG: New State was announced by Krafton back in February, and it isn't a replacement for PUBG: Mobile. It's actually something new that will exist alongside the old game. Of course, New State offers the same style of gameplay since it's a also battle royale title, but it will bring new graphics, new content, a new anti-cheat system, along with new locales set in the future. Until today, it was unknown when the New State would be officially released, but thanks to a fresh announcement from Krafton (along with a lengthy media shocase video, which can be viewed after the break), we now know PUBG: New State will land on Android and iOS on November 11th, across 200 countries. In anticipation of this launch, there's a final playtest scheduled for October 29th through the 30th that will be available in 28 countries.

14 temporarily free and 44 on-sale apps and games for Wednesday

Don't miss out on the sales for Cultist Simulator, Slaughter 3: The Rebels, and Cessabit

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Welcome to Wednesday, everyone. Things have picked up since Monday, and so I have some excellent sales to share with everyone, including a few standouts. First up is Cultist Simulator, a highly-polished single-player card-based roguelike. Next, I have Slaughter 3: The Rebels, a third-person shooter that offers exemplarily graphics. Last but not least is Cessabit, a delightful black-and-white memory 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 14 temporarily free and 44 on-sale apps and games for the middle of the week.

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Townscaper is a charming city-builder and one of the best sandbox games on Android

An excellent port for Android that shouldn't be missed

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Townscaper is a well-reviewed indie city-building sandbox game that's been available on PC and consoles since August, and this week it has made its way to mobile. The developer describes it as an experimental passion project, and I'd have to say that lines up with my experience. This isn't a traditional game, there are no goals, but it is a delightful sandbox where you can build gorgeous Mediterranean-style towns and cities by simply tapping on your screen. It's so easy a child could do it. Ultimately, this part of the appeal, that anyone can pick up and play Townscaper, which suits on-the-go mobile play perfectly.

Mobvoi TicWatch E3 review: All dressed up with nowhere to go

An artificially long wait for Wear OS 3.0 could be a hindrance

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Thanks to Samsung's Galaxy Watch4 and the long-awaited Wear 3.0 update, there's no denying that there's a reinvigorated interest in the platform. Not that you’d know from using the TicWatch E3. The E3's biggest issue is the inopportune release timing—this watch is the definition of a mixed bag with Wear OS still in flux. The good news: this smartwatch offers the latest Snapdragon Wear 4100 chipset, which should guarantee solid performance for years to come. The bad news: Wear OS 2.3.

26 temporarily free and 24 on-sale apps and games for Monday

Don't miss out on the sales for Rusted Warfare, Hot Guns, and cress pro

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Welcome to Monday, everyone. It looks like things were slow over the weekend, though we still have some excellent sales along with some quality standouts to share with everyone today. First up is Rusted Warfare, a popular classic-style RTS that doesn't contain ads or in-app purchases. Next, I have Hot Guns, a solid side-scrolling shooter that supports controllers. Last but not least is cress pro, a minimal puzzler that's easily worth $1. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are 26 temporarily free and 24 on-sale apps and games for the beginning of the week.

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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 winemaking business sim, a new Tesla-themed top-down twin-stick shooter, a fun sugar-collecting puzzler, plus a ridiculous WTF game. So without further ado, here are the new and notable Android games released during the last week.

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13 temporarily free and 44 on-sale apps and games for Friday

Don't miss out on the sales for Monument Valley 2, Battle Chasers: Nightwar, and Space Marshals

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Welcome to Friday, everyone. It's the end of the week, which means I have some awesome sales for the weekend, including some fantastic standouts. First up is Monument Valley 2, an extremely popular puzzle game that just saw a new chapter added to the game this week. Next, I have Battle Chasers: Nightwar, a classic-style RPG themed around the story and art of the Battle Chasers comic book. Last but not least is Space Marshals, an enjoyable top-down strategic shooter that's easily worth $1. 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 44 on-sale apps and games for the end of the week.

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Plant some vines, wash some barrels, and maybe learn a little in this popular indie winemaking sim

Hundred Days - Winemaking Simulator comes to Android, and it's a perfect fit for touchscreens

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Hundred Days is a popular indie winemaking business simulator that's found success across PC and Stadia. Today it lands on mobile as a premium release absent of any annoying advertisements or in-app purchases. You can snag a copy for $5.99, and trust me when I say this is a game created with love. A love of gaming, and more importantly, a love of winemaking, which is why this release is packed with realistic mechanics and impressive winemaking knowledge. Hundred Days is a unique game that suits mobile play thanks to a fresh UI that lends itself well to touchscreens. All around, this is an interesting release that should appeal to wine enthusiasts as well as casual gamers, so don't miss out.

11 temporarily free and 28 on-sale apps and games for Wednesday

Don't miss out on the sales for Reigns: Game of Thrones, Slaughter 2: Prison Assault, and Binary Fun

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Welcome to Wednesday, everyone. Things have cooled down after a busy weekend, but I still have some quality sales to share with everyone, including a few standouts. First up is Reigns: Game of Thrones, a spinoff card swiping game that contains a GoT theme. Next, I have Slaughter 2: Prison Assault, a slick shooter that offers fantastic graphics for its age. Last but not least is Binary Fun, a puzzler that should appeal to all you number crunchers out there. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are 11 temporarily free and 28 on-sale apps and games for the middle of the week.

32 temporarily free and 61 on-sale apps and games for Monday

Don't miss out on the sales for Reigns, Riptide GP: Renegade, and Downwell

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Welcome to Monday, everyone. It was a busy weekend, and so we have a huge list of sales today, including some awesome standouts. First up, there's a solid discount on Reigns, a slick card-based adventure where your choices matter. Next, I have a sale for Riptide GP: Renegade, an older wave racer that's still fun in 2021. Last but not least is a temporary price reduction for Downwell, a challenging platformer that's popular for a reason, it's fun. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are 32 temporarily free and 61 on-sale apps and games for the beginning of the week.

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14 new Android games from the last week: The best, worst, and everything in between (10/3/21 -10/10/21)

Steam Highwayman, Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage, Dominion, plus more

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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 enjoyable and deep choose your own adventure, a testing release for a Hatsune Miku rhythm game, and the digital adaptation of a popular deck-building card game. So without further ado, here are the new and notable Android games released during the last week.

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Rockstar has finally confirmed that the rumored Grand Theft Auto Trilogy (III, Vice City, and San Andreas) will be coming to a multitude of platforms later this year, including PC, Xbox, Playstation, and the Nintendo Switch. Android and iOS will also see the titles released on their respective stores, but this will take place sometime in 2022. Pricing is unknown, though more news is expected in the coming weeks.

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16 temporarily free and 56 on-sale apps and games for Friday

Don't miss out on the sales for Bridge Constructor Portal, OK Golf, and Fotonica

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Welcome to Friday, everyone. The weekend is almost here, and so it's time to check out the available app and game sales on the Play Store, including some fantastic standouts. First up is Bridge Constructor Portal, an enjoyable mashup of bridge construction and Valve's Portal mechanics. Next, I have OK Golf, one of the best golfing games on the platform. Last but not least is Fotonica, one of my personal favorites, a slick auto-runner that's reasonably challenging. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are 16 temporarily free and 56 on-sale apps and games for the end of the week.

12 temporarily free and 33 on-sale apps and games for Wednesday

Don't miss out on the sales for Evoland 2, Redsun RTS Premium, and Dariusburst -SP-

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Welcome to Wednesday, everyone. It's a slow day for sales, but I still have some quality standouts to share with everyone. First up is a huge discount for Evoland 2, an excellent RPG that's easily worth a dollar. Next, I have a sale for Redsun RTS Premium, an older strategy game that still holds its own. Last but not least is a significant reduction in price for Dariusburst -SP-, an enjoyable shoot 'em up. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are 12 temporarily free and 33 on-sale apps and games for the middle of the week.

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Zynga has just announced that FarmVille will soon see a new release on mobile. This title is known as FarmVille 3, and just like the last two titles, it's a casual free-to-play farming sim. Tons of new characters are expected, along with new animals and an active weather system. Pre-registration starts today, with the release date set for November 4th, which is less than a month away.

26 temporarily free and 40 on-sale apps and games for Monday

Don't miss out on the sales for Hidden Through Time, 911 Operator, and Distraint 2

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Welcome to Monday, everyone. Thanks to a busy weekend, I have a bunch of sales to share with everyone, including some excellent standouts. First up is Hidden Through Time, a delightful hidden object game. Next, I have 911 Operator, a popular simulation game where you'll fill the role of a 911 operator. Last but not least is Distraint 2, a psychological horror game that's perfect for the Halloween season. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are 26 temporarily free and 40 on-sale apps and games for the beginning of the week.

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13 new Android games from the last week: The best, worst, and everything in between (9/26/21 -10/3/21)

Garena Free Fire MAX, DQ Dai: A Hero’s Bonds, Unicorns on Unicycles, plus more

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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 HD update for Garena Free Fire that's available in an all-new version, a new Dragon Quest gacha game, and a slick unicorn jousting game. So without further ado, here are the new and notable Android games released during the last week.

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Welcome to the roundup of the best new Android applications and live wallpapers that went live in the Play Store or were spotted by us in the previous two weeks or so. Today I have a new app from Google designed to help those with disabilities communicate, the arrival of a new health app from Samsung, and the launch of a gorgeous live wallpaper app. So without further ado, here are all of the new and notable Android apps released on the Play Store in the last two weeks.

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19 temporarily free and 41 on-sale apps and games for Friday

Don't miss out on the sales for Agent A: A puzzle in disguise, The Escapists: Prison Escape, and This Is the Police

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Welcome to Friday, everyone. Despite a slow week, I have some solid sales to share with everyone, including some notable standouts. First up is Agent A: A puzzle in disguise, a solid point and click puzzler. Next, I have The Escapists: Prison Escape, an enjoyable prison escape game that offers a sequel that's also on sale today. Last but not least is This Is the Police, a gritty cop drama where your choices indeed matter. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are 19 temporarily free and 41 on-sale apps and games for the end of the week.

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