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Warner Bros. struggles with cause and effect, doubles down on live-service shovelware
Because why do what works?
Over 24 million people have purchased Hogwarts Legacy, Warner Bros.' open-world RPG, since its February 2023 release — more than any other game in the last year. That's the first time in 15 years that something other than Call of Duty or a Rockstar game sold the most. Its estimated budget of $150 million was no small undertaking, but the investment clearly paid off. In that light, we can surely look forward to the next blockbuster single-player title built around a hugely popular universe, right?
Gaming on the go has never been more accessible, thanks to emulators that allow you to play classic console and arcade games on your Android device. Whether you owned an NES, SNES, Sega Genesis, Nintendo 64, PlayStation, or another system, today's emulators can return those fond memories with smooth performance. It's like taking a trip down memory lane! Sure, there are some fantastic modern Android games available, but can you really pass up the opportunity to play old-school favorites like Super Mario Bros., Sonic the Hedgehog, Street Fighter, Chrono Trigger, or GoldenEye 007?
Best gaming phones in 2024
Looking to pick up a new smartphone that's great for gaming? These are the best gaming phones on the market
While most modern Android phones can comfortably play games straight off the Play Store, the games that can push your device to its limits often require better hardware than what you'll find on budget Android devices.
Best gaming tablets in 2024
Tablet gaming offers players a range of prices and features, but that also means lots of choices
Android tablets are the perfect choice to play any of the best games on the Play Store. In 2024, there are more choices than ever. While all our favorite Android tablets have the hardware to handle light gaming, identifying the features suitable for gaming is difficult.
20 of the best Android games released in 2023 for your new phone, tablet, or Chromebook
20 of the best Android games releases in 2023
Over 2023, we reviewed and covered many of the biggest Android game releases, but when it came to choosing the best games of the year, we had our work cut out for us. From remasters of early 2000's classics like Sid Meier's Railroads and Hitman: Blood Money - Reprisal to quirky indie gems like Subpar Pool, there were fantastic new games for all genres that showed that you can easily have a fantastic gaming experience from your Android phone, tablet, or Chromebook.
When using the Android PlayStation app, you may have mistakenly bought the wrong game. Or you've accidentally been charged a recurring fee for auto-renewing your PlayStation Plus subscription. We've all been there. However, returning software or digitally owned content requires going through some hoops compared to trading in your premium Android tablet at the nearest Best Buy. But even then, getting our hard-earned money back is possible — it just involves going through the proper channels. So, to ensure a stress-free experience, we've outlined all the necessary steps to issue a PlayStation Store refund in our guide below.
This great Sonic console game is coming to Android next year
Everyone's favorite Hedgehog will be the newest member of Netflix Games
It's safe to say that many people were skeptical when the hit video streaming-service Netflix announced in 2021 that it was branching out into the world of gaming. Now, just two years later, the company is boasting 40 titles on the service, including fan-favorites such as Grand Theft Auto Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, Football Manager 24, and Storyteller. Netflix Games has even recently debuted two internally developed games of its own: Night School’s Oxenfree II: Lost Signals and the first installment of Netflix Stories: Love is Blind.
Goat Simulator 3 is finally available on Android and iOS
Your favorite farm-animal-themed video game is now on mobile
Coffee Stain Studios, the creative minds behind your favorite farm-animal-themed video games, has just unveiled Goat Simulator 3 on mobile. The popular simulation game is coming to Android and iOS more than a year after its first appearance on consoles. Now, you can travel the unique landscape of San Angora with your favorite mischievous goat, Pilgor, right from the palm of your hand. The well-timed premium release of Goat Simulator 3 provides the perfect escape on one of those gaming phones you may have picked up during the holiday season.
How to stop your games and apps from crashing on Android
What the heck is an unhandled exception, and what can be done about it?
There's nothing more maddening than being immersed in your favorite Android game only to have it unceremoniously crash. In an instant, you're robbed of potentially hours of progress in your RPG, forcing you to laboriously grind the same levels and beat the same bosses again. Other than throwing your phone out of a window in disgust, how can you keep this from happening to you, other than upgrading to an awesome gaming phone, of course?
Hitman: Blood Money — Reprisal is coming to mobile this month
The title from Feral Interactive is now available to preorder in app stores
When Hitman: Blood Money debuted in 2006, devoted Hitman fans received another chance to continue Agent 47’s murderous duties on PC, PlayStation 2, and Xbox consoles. Fast forward to the present, and most have already completed the fourth installment of the series. However, this doesn’t mean fans aren’t willing to reboot it, if only for nostalgia purposes. Feral Interactive, the video game publisher behind Hitman: Blood Money, is now planning to capitalize on the opportunity.
Samsung's Instant Plays is a fresh attempt at a failed game streaming model
Google has already proved the tech fruitless with Instant Apps
In October, it was revealed that Samsung was working on a game-streaming service for Galaxy phones and tablets. Game streaming on mobile devices comes in two flavors: Full console and PC game streaming like Stadia and Xbox Cloud or streaming lightweight mobile games like Google's Instant Apps on the Play Store. Neither implementation has done very well historically. Xbox Cloud Gaming isn't dead in the water, but I don't know many Game Pass users that use it. Stadia was killed off in a move none of us expected, and Instant Apps, while still supported by Google, are few and far between, it seems. So, what exactly does Samsung think it's going to do differently in this space?
Weekend poll: Would you be willing to pay for modern console games on Android?
With Resident Evil Village on iOS, it's hard not to feel that pang of jealousy
October was chock full of big game releases, from Alan Wake II to Spider-Man 2 to Super Mario Wonder, but there was one launch that, if you're an Android user, likely slipped through the cracks. Resident Evil Village isn't a new game — it's two and a half years old, if you can believe it — but it is new to iOS, where it arrived timed perfectly with Halloween. It's far from the only modern console game iPhone 15 Pro owners are getting over the next few months. Assassin's Creed Mirage, Death Stranding, and Resident Evil 4 are all set to launch soon, with two of those games having launched on consoles this year.
Samsung renames Game Launcher to Game Hub, promises more changes are coming
Game Launcher gets a new name with more to come 'over time'
With everything from phones to TVs supporting games, more companies are exploring cloud gaming to tap into an additional revenue source. Samsung is one of these businesses, and it’s believed that the company has already begun looking into cloud gaming for Galaxy phones. Now, its mobile gaming app has received a name change, but much has been left to desire in terms of features.
Rocket League Sideswipe tips and tricks: The best techniques to get you started
Fuel your wins and boost your gameplay
Rocket League has been among the most popular multiplayer games for years, and for valid reasons. It combines the speed of racing games with the thrill of competitive sports. Simply put, it's soccer, but with cars. Your job is to get the ball into the opponent's net with your vehicle.
Netflix finally starts testing its cloud gaming service in the US
The service was initially trialed in Canada and the UK
Netflix’s push into the cloud gaming industry was confirmed by Mike Verdu, the company’s VP of gaming, at a conference in 2022. At the same time, Netflix announced that it would be going as far as opening a gaming studio in California. Companies like Google and Amazon have seen limited success in the cloud gaming market thus far, but this hasn’t stopped Netflix. After initially launching a trial of its cloud gaming service in the UK and Canada, the company is now rolling out a trial in the US.
If you're a gaming enthusiast, you likely count on the best gaming Chromebooks and laptops for a top-tier gaming experience. The good news is that innovation in mobile gaming has been moving at an extremely fast pace. Motorola is a case in point. It's bridging the gap and offering a comparable level of convenience and optimization on its smartphones through Moto Gametime. Below, we explore what Moto Gametime brings to the table for mobile gamers.
Snapdragon’s new G Series SoC will power Ayaneo's next gaming handheld
The chip could give this Android console an edge
The market for handheld consoles is small, but Ayaneo has made a name for itself developing Windows handhelds, only recently pivoting to the Android segment with the Pocket Air earlier this year. Most of our recommended Android handhelds use Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs, so it is no surprise Ayaneo plans to follow suit with its upcoming Pocket S model announced at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, this week. It plans to outshine its rivals by being the first to market with Qualcomm’s latest gaming-focused Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 chipset.
Best gaming Chromebooks in 2024
Looking to maximize your fun on a Chromebook? These are set up to handle a great gaming experience.
All Chromebooks can have some fun with Android games, but the absolute best Chromebooks for gaming open up many more possibilities. Triple-A titles from cloud streaming services like NVIDIA's GeForce Now and Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming are an option, and even more intense options from Valve's behemoth Steam platform, which is in beta for ChromeOS, can be played. All those games require plenty of horsepower to meet performance demands. The good news is that most of the big Chromebook brands, including Acer, Asus, Lenovo, and HP, are stepping up to the challenge. We've handpicked these awesome gaming machines to ensure you get the right hardware for the job, whether you're streaming games or playing them locally.
Redmagic 8S Pro review: The S stands for superfluous
This stellar smartphone struggles to spy its space
While we’re used to seeing companies market phones with a variety of models and price points, few market them like Nubia. The Redmagic 8S Pro is undoubtedly an improvement over the Redmagic 8 Pro, but the upgrades are barely noticeable in what is essentially the same phone launching again six months later.
This Prime Day deal cuts $154 off an already-affordable gaming phone
Save big on the Redmagic 8 Pro gaming phone with this Prime Day sale
I've reviewed my fair share of Redmagic devices, going back to the 5. It has been quite the ride watching as Redmagic grows as a company, bringing forth affordable gaming phones each year. Now that we are on the 8th iteration of the Pro model, it makes sense that it would go on sale for Prime Day. It's a few months old, with an S model coming shortly. But as of today, the Redmagic 8 Pro is still the flagship from the company, a large and in-charge device that delivers quality gaming performance while costing less than the competition.