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It took its time, but Albion Online is finally available on the Google Play Store
This popular sandbox MMO no longer has to be sideloaded
Albion Online comes from many of the people that worked on EVE Online, and so it too is a sandbox MMO, and as you can see in the picture above, it offers a fantasy theme. Back when the game was crowdfunded through founders packs, it was promised that an Android and iOS version would be made. An Android APK has been available since 2017, but the iOS version is still missing. Well, as of today, Sandbox Interactive has announced that the MMO will be officially released on Android and iOS this summer, with cross-play in tow for all platforms.
15 temporarily free and 27 on-sale apps and games for Wednesday
Don't miss out on the sales for Stellarium Mobile PLUS, Incredibox, and OVIVO
Welcome to Wednesday, everyone. It's the middle of the week, but we still have some notable sales to share with everyone, including a few standouts. First up is Stellarium Mobile PLUS, a quality planetarium app that's currently half-off. Next, I have Incredibox, an enjoyable and well-reviewed music-creation game. Last but not least is OVIVO, a quirky black and white puzzler that's easy to understand and a joy to look at. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold green text in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are 15 temporarily free and 27 on-sale apps and games for Wednesday.
Minecraft 1.17.0 introduces new three mobs and a bunch of blocks, plus you can team up with an axolotl
Caves & Cliffs Part 2 is coming this winter
It's been a while since Minecraft saw a significant feature update, about a year, in fact. Today marks the release of the first Caves & Cliffs update, bringing with it three new mobs, a bunch of new blocks, and some new craftable items, such as a spyglass. And this is only the first update for Caves & Cliffs. A second patch is slated for release this holiday season which will assuredly bring even more content to the game.
RedMagic pulls off the (im)possible: Turning a gaming phone you don't care about into a normal phone you might
$499 will net you a svelte Snapdragon 888 device with 8GB RAM, orders start June 24th
RedMagic has just announced that its mid-year refresh for the RedMagic 6 is coming later this month. It's called the RedMagic 6R, and unlike the company's previous refreshes, this gaming phone deviates from the 6, opting for something more in line with accessible everyday use thanks to a slimmer design and a quad camera. The RedMagic 6R will go on sale on June 24th, starting at $499.
21 temporarily free and 44 on-sale apps and games for Monday
Don't miss out on the sales for Monopoly, Rusted Warfare, and A Normal Lost Phone
Welcome to Monday, everyone. It looks like there were some solid sales over the weekend, and so I have some standouts to share with everyone. First up is Monopoly, a classic board game everyone should be familiar with. Next, I have Rusted Warfare, an older but solid RTS game. Last but not least is A Normal Lost Phone, one of the more intriguing mobile games to popularize the lost-phone genre. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold green text in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are 21 temporarily free and 44 on-sale apps and games for Monday.
14 new Android games from the last week: The best, worst, and everything in between (5/31/21 - 6/6/21)
Memory Stamps, Super Slime Rush, Psychofunk, 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 enjoyable and stylish memory game that revolves around stamps, a slick arcade game where you'll make your way around obstacle course stages, and a puzzle platformer that plays a bit like the classic Lemmings. So without further ado, here are the new and notable Android games released during the last week.
12 new and notable Android apps and live wallpapers from the last two weeks including RainViewer, WellPaper, and Jetpack (5/22/21 - 6/5/21)
Best new Android apps
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's roundup is sponsored by RainViewer, a perfect app to plan your summer outings around seasonal summer storms. This week I have a unique live wallpaper app from OnePlus and the arrival of Jetpack, an app that can help bloggers backup their WordPress sites on the go. So without further ado, here are all of the new and notable Android apps and live wallpapers released on the Play Store in the last two weeks.
26 temporarily free and 34 on-sale apps and games for Friday
Don't miss out on the sales for Titan Quest, Talisman, and Star Traders: Frontiers
Welcome to Friday, everyone. The weekend is almost here, and so it's time to check out the current app and game sales available on the Google Play Store. I also have a few standouts I'd like to highlight. First up is Titan Quest, an older and enjoyable ARPG that's recently seen a flurry of updates now that it supports controllers. Next, I have Talisman, a quality digital adaptation of the popular board game. Last but not least is Star Traders: Frontiers, a challenging space sim from the Trese Brothers. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold green text in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are 17 temporarily free and 40 on-sale apps and games for Friday.
My Time At Portia is going mobile, and you can pre-register right now
This popular farming sim is coming to Android and iOS on August 4
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If you're a big fan of games like Stardew Valley, Story of Seasons, and Animal Crossing, then the upcoming release for My Time at Portia should pique your interest. It's a farming simulation game at its core, but it also offers a host of life sim features, plus a few RPG mechanics, and it all takes place in a 3D open world. The game will arrive on Android and iOS this summer, but so far, there isn't a specific date.
There really is a Final Fantasy battle royale coming, and I played it for 20 minutes
It's PUBG with a Final Fantasy skin, and I recorded my first drop
At the beginning of the year, Square Enix announced two mobile games themed around Final Fantasy VII, more than likely a reaction to the Remake's success on PS4. Of course, since Square is often reactionary to its successes, these two mobile offshoots didn't have any release dates. Of the two games, Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier has recently entered into a closed beta test, and since I got in, I've recorded a 20-minute gameplay video of my first jump in what is clearly a PUBG clone. So if you're eager to see Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier's battle royale gameplay in action, I indeed show off what the closed beta currently has to offer.
17 temporarily free and 40 on-sale apps and games for Wednesday
Don't miss out on the sales for Prune, A Normal Lost Phone, and Magibot
Welcome to Wednesday, everyone. Thanks to the recent holiday, we've had some solid sales over the last week, and today I also have a few standouts. First up is Prune, an enjoyable minimal puzzler where you'll grow trees. Next up is A Normal Lost Phone, a game where you'll dive into a character's lost phone to solve a mysterious disappearance. Last up is Magibot, an older adventure game that still holds its own. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold green text in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are 17 temporarily free and 40 on-sale apps and games for Wednesday.
19 temporarily free and 39 on-sale apps and games for Memorial Day
Don't miss out on the sales for This War of Mine, Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition, and 911 Operator
Welcome to Monday, everyone. Not only is today the start of the week, but it's also Memorial Day. So even though things are slow thanks to the holiday, I still have more than a few standout sales to share with everyone. First up is This War of Mine, a fantastic simulation survival game that's very heavily discounted. Next, I have Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition, which goes on sale often, but it still one of the best CRPGs ever made. Last but not least is 911 Operator, a unique simulation game where you'll fill the role of an emergency dispatcher. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold green text in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are 19 temporarily free and 39 on-sale apps and games for Memorial Day.
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There's no doubt that the Asus ROG Phone 5 is a beast — as a gaming phone, it packs all of the latest and greatest hardware, and that makes it a really chunky boy. Asus has a laser focus on gaming-centric features that will delight its core demographic, but the ROG 5 isn’t a complete nightmare to use outside of gaming either. The ROG Phone 5 offers stable everyday use with the added benefit of killer specs that can be tweaked and adjusted like a gaming PC. This is indeed a phone for gamers, but that means it lacks some popular features, and the software has some rough edges. It might be the right phone for the right person, but it’ll be a tough sell for most with an asking price in excess of $1,000.
15 new (and 2 WTF) Android games from the last week: The best, worst, and everything in between (5/24/21 - 5/30/21)
Huntdown, The Longest Road on Earth, Lilulu, 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 fantastic run and gun game, an intriguing narrative-based puzzler, and a delightful exploration puzzle game that pops off the screen. So without further ado, here are the new and notable Android games released during the last week.
Here's an hour of NieR Re[in]carnation in action, and it's better than you'd think
One of the most polished gacha RPGs yet
Earlier this week, Square Enix released a closed beta for NieR Re[in]carnation. So I've sideloaded the title not only to see how it plays but to record a lengthy gameplay video so that everyone can see exactly what's in store once the game is officially released in the US. To my surprise, even though NieR Re[in]carnation is a wave-based auto-battle gacha RPG, it's highly polished. Hands-down, the music is phenomenal, the art is stylish, and the story is intriguingly dark, making for one of the better gacha games I've played, something I definitely didn't expect. So if you're eager to check it out, I've recorded an hour and ten minutes of the closed beta for your viewing pleasure.
18 temporarily free and 42 on-sale apps and games for Friday
Don't miss out on the sales for Crashlands, Lock's Quest, and 9th Dawn III RPG
Welcome to Friday, everyone. We've had a busy week, so make sure to check out Wednesday's sales since the list contains every Dragon Quest title on the Play Store, and they are still on sale. I also have some solid sales to share today, as well as some great standouts. First up is Crashlands, a great survival game that sports a wicked sense of humor. Next up is Lock's Quest, a fantastic action RPG that made its way from the Nintendo DS to the Play Store. Last up is 9th Dawn III RPG, a deep and rewarding game that offers hundreds of hours of fun. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold green text in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are 18 temporarily free and 42 on-sale apps and games for the end of the week.
Don't miss Huntdown's campy '80s shooter action, now available on Android
A solid run-and-gun that shouldn't be missed
You may not have heard of it, but Huntdown is an excellent retro-futuristic run-and-gun title that's found tons of success on consoles and PC. It offers a slick '80s theme where you'll blast your way through hordes of enemies, and as of today, it's available on the Google Play Store. Huntdown is free to try, and if you like what you see, then you can unlock the rest of the title through a single in-app purchase.
12 temporarily free and 35 on-sale apps and games for Wednesday
Don't miss out on Dragon Quest's 35th anniversary sale
Welcome to Wednesday, everyone. In case you didn't know, today is Dragon Quest's 35th anniversary. This means every Dragon Quest title on the Play Store is on sale today, and these RPGs are definitely my top standouts in today's roundup, though I certainly have many other sales to share. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold green text in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are 12 temporarily free and 35 on-sale apps and games for the middle of the week.
16 temporarily free and 43 on-sale apps and games for Monday
Don't miss out on the sales for Samorost 3, Fliplomacy, and Icewind Dale
Welcome to Monday, everyone. After a solid weekend, we still have some exemplary sales to share with everyone, including a few standouts. First up is Samorost 3, a fantastic point-and-click adventure game from Amanita Design. Next up is Fliplomacy, a casual puzzler that should appeal to all ages. Last but not least is Icewind Dale, which is on sale often but is still one of the best CRPGs out there. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold green text in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are 16 temporarily free and 43 on-sale apps and games for the beginning of the week.
10 new Android games from the last week: The best, worst, and everything in between (5/17/21 - 5/23/21)
Samorost 1, Unholy Adventure, Woven Pocket Edition, 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 two fantastic point and click adventure games, plus a unique 3D adventure that stars an adorable elephant. So without further ado, here are the new and notable Android games released during the last week.