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[The First Annual Android Police Andy Awards] And The Winner Of The "Best New Android Game Of 2011" Award Is...

Posted by in Android Police Andy Awards: 2011, Games, Polls
Last Updated: December 31st, 2011

You made your nominations, and we've selected four of the most popular titles named as "Best New Android Game of 2011" for you to vote on. You voted. Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner.

Best New Android Game Of 2011: Reader's Choice

And the Andy goes to.... Shadowgun - by a razor thin 14 votes.

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Shadowgun

Download Shadowgun from Google Play
QR code for https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.madfingergames.shadowgun

While it was by the narrowest of margins that Shadowgun won a plurality of the votes (32% - see below), it's not hard to see why - truly amazing graphics, great over the shoulder gameplay, and console-level polish made it clear from the day we first saw screenshots of this game that it was going to do big things.

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Dec
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Looking For Some Android Games? Check Out All Android Police Game Roundups From 2011

Posted by in Best Apps/Games/LWPs Of The Week, Games
Last Updated: December 28th, 2011

2011 was most definitely the year during which Android gaming was transformed from relatively mediocre to absolutely stunning. As an introduction for all the newcomers and a refresher for those who have been with Android for a while, here are all of the game roundups we've posted in 2011.

Every single one of you should find something in there that you will want to install. I can suggest two strategies:

  1. Browse the top of each post for the cream of the crop selection (I think I started sorting by quality towards the end of the first half of the year).
  2. Browse them all, but be prepared to clear your schedule for a few hours.

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[Updated: Here Is The Winner!] Mega-Holiday Giveaway #8: Win A Galaxy Nexus (GSM or CDMA) Courtesy Of BitHack For Doing Next To Nothing

Posted by in Contests / Giveaways, Galaxy Nexus
Last Updated: February 3rd, 2012

Who wants a free Galaxy Nexus? You do? We thought so, and we've one to give away - CDMA or GSM, it's winner's choice this time.

Before we get into the giveaway details, though, we want to give some love to the guys at BitHack, without whom this giveaway wouldn't be possible. BitHack is the dev team behind the game Apparatus, a title that you've probably heard quite a few times 'round here at Android Police.

This contest is now over. Here is our winner, selected by BitHack from almost 2,500 comments:
  • Ben Warren with this 1-line review: "The only game I've played where I can quite happily spend 3 hours trying to come up with the most ludicrously complex way to move a ball an inch and a half to the left."

Congratulations - you will be contacted for your information in the near future!

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Dec
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[Update: On Sale For $3 Until 12/29] Time To Beat People Up And Steal Cars, Right On Your Mobile - Grand Theft Auto (GTA) III Is Now In The Android Market

Posted by in Games, News, Videos

Update 12/22: The game is now on sale for $2.99 (40% off) until 12/29. If you're not sure whether it's worth three bucks, check out our review, then hit the link below to buy.

GTA III

Download GTA III from Google Play
QR code for https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rockstar.gta3

Rockstar Games' infamous GTA franchise has reached the Android Market, right on the dot and as promised - the game is available in the Android Market right now. To my pleasant surprise, despite rumors of Samsung Galaxy S II incompatibility, the listing shows it as installable to my Epic 4G Touch SGSII just fine. Yay!

So, what are you waiting for? Those hookers and drug dealers aren't going to beat themselves up, are they?

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Dec
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[New Game] EA's Real Racing 2 Brings Immersive, Dynamic Racing Action To The Palm Of Your Hand

Posted by in Games, News

EA Mobile recently released "the most hotly anticipated racing game ever made for Android" to the Market, unleashing Real Racing 2 – an intense racing game that will keep you on the edge of your seat as you navigate through over 40 miles of track in 15 gorgeous environments.

Real Racing 2 features a dynamic Career mode, allowing players to work their way up from rookie to pro, and also offers touch or tilt controls, which means players can – to some extent – customize the gameplay experience to their liking.

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It's worth mentioning that Real Racing 2 is a try-and-buy game, meaning the initial download is free, but users must upgrade via in-app purchase to get the full experience.

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Dec
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Jelly Defense Updated, Brings Christmas Levels, An 'Endless' Level, And Performance Improvements

Posted by in Games, News

Remember the colorful and imaginative tower defense game Jelly Defense that we took a look at several weeks ago? It just received a mighty nice update that brings some new winter-based levels, new gameplay options, new music, gameplay improvements, and performance enhancements. In other words, the developers packed quite a bit of punch into this one. Here's the full changelog:

    1. Two winter levels for Christmas evenings.
    2. Challenging endless level.
    3. New and cozy Christmas tune.
    4. Increasing the difficulty after finishing the game isn't mandatory anymore. You can now go back to previous levels.
    5. Minor performance improvements.
    6. Minor gameplay adjustments.
    7. Reindeers & cookies!

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    [Review] SummitX Snowboarding By Com2uS Offers Incredibly Realistic Gameplay And Stunning Graphics

    Posted by in Game Reviews, Games
    Last Updated: December 21st, 2011

    Ever since we reviewed Ski Challenge 12, I have been on the hunt for an equally incredible snowboarding game. Com2uS ended my search with the release of SummitX Snowboarding, a ridiculously awesome downhill challenge game for those of us who enjoy boarding more than skiing.

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    First Things First

    Update: The developer recently added information about pricing in the description. Thanks guys!

    I would like to mention a minor complain before we go any further - SummitX is listed as free in the Android Market and nowhere in the description does it mention payment of any kind. The description boasts 36 runs on 6 mountains, customizable boards, and different character options, however, when you start the game you’ll be greeted with an option to buy the full game for $4.99.

    18
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    [New Game] Gameloft's Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation Hits The Android Market, Bringing Immersive Environments, Dynamic Multiplayer, And More

    Posted by in Games, News

    After a few months of waiting, Modern Combat 3 has finally hit the Android Market. Adding another chapter to Gameloft's popular FPS war series, MC3 promises "the deepest and most intuitive FPS gameplay on smartphones," taking players through a 13-mission campaign from Los Angeles to Pakistan.

    Besides plunging players into a variety of immersive environments, MC3 offers impressive multiplayer capabilities, allowing for up to 12 players in 6 maps and 7 different modes. In the single-player campaign, players will experience several gameplay modes including escort, destroy, helicopter, 4x4 chase, and others.

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    While Modern Combat 3 certainly sounds enticing, and looks to be extremely advanced in the graphics department, it's worth mentioning that the game requires 1.37GB of space, and some users are complaining that the game pushes in-app purchases, even after its relatively hefty $6.99 price tag.

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    [New Game] Disney's Pirates Of The Caribbean: Master Of The Seas Hits The Android Market, Finally Allowing Us To Plunder The High Seas From The Comfort Of Home

    Posted by in Games, News
    Last Updated: February 22nd, 2012

    Yar Matey! Take to the high seas and plunder all in your path! Disney's new social game, Master of the Seas, promises to be "the first mobile game to combine deep story and brilliant graphics with compelling social gameplay."

    In this 'Pirates of the Caribbean' themed game, you'll be able to become the ruthless pirate you've always dreamed of being, build a loyal crew, and battle other players for notoriety and treasures. As you navigate the seas and explore islands, you'll be able to complete quests, earning booty and experience points. Invite your friends to play along side you, or even against you.

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