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These are the best games you can play on Android
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We're rounding up the best games, free and premium, you should be playing today.
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Work it out!
Become the healthiest version of yourself with the best fitness apps
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Fitness is a challenge for many of us, and some people need more help than others to stay motivated. These apps offer some guidance and help along your journey. Check them out.
shifts in android gaming
Cloud gaming could lead to fewer mobile ports, but is that a bad thing?
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2020 welcomed cloud gaming as a new player in entertainment. Services like Xbox Game Pass contain an impressive library of games, some of which have mobile ports on the Play Store, but I have to wonder if we'll see less games ported to mobile because of cloud gaming.
Android Game of the Week
I grew up with classic CRPGs and Atom makes me feel like a kid again
It's Christmas week and 2020 is almost over. To send you off on holiday celebrations, such as they are given the pandemic, I have a fantastic CRPG for you called ATOM and it's our Android Game of the Week.
Improvement is good
Android phone updates aren't the source of anxiety they used to be
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For years, Android updates have been a source of anxiety for some users. Things have shifted in recent years to where some Android manufacturers are getting better about updates, including Samsung. Whether it's due to Apple's influence is anyone's guess, but I'm not complaining.
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Limbo might creep me out a bit, but I can't stop playing it
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Limbo is a fairly well-known platformer and it's our Android Game of the Week. Come check out why I can't stop playing this absolute gem.
Start your engines!
These are the best racing games for Android!
Unleash your need for speed with these great racing games for Android! We've updated our list with the latest and greatest games — from basic racing sims to ones that let you manage your own team.
Game on!
Play these amazing Android games on your NVIDIA Shield TV
As NVIDIA proclaims in every ad, the Shield Android TV box is “the streamer for gamers”. So which games are worth checking out?
buyers guide
These are the best puzzle games for Android
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Android phones are the perfect platform for puzzle games. We've collected some of our favorite games that offer a stylish and challenging experience!
Cloud gaming at its finest
These are the best phones for Xbox Game Pass!
Xbox Game Pass for Android is here, and with it comes the cloud gaming service formerly known as Project xCloud. We've rounded up the best phones for taking advantage of the game streaming.
have a garbage day
Review: Donut County finally hits Android and it was worth the wait
Donut County has come to Android and it's worth every penny. I find a strange delight in sinking everything on the screen. The art style and the writing are both endearing, and the gameplay is addictive.
stadia xcloud oh my
In 2020, cloud streaming games became mainstream, but it's not perfect
2020 saw Cloud gaming with Xbox Game Pass come to full fruition from Project xCloud. Google continued to push Stadia. Streaming games to your phone has never been easier, but there are still things to work out and some that may never be resolved.
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Get running with Android's best platformer games!
A classic style of game, platformers are a fun way to kill some time. There are tons of excellent options in the Play Store and we've gathered some of the top ones here.
control matters
These Android games support Bluetooth controllers and they're better for it
Gaming on Android typically requires you to settle for using touchscreen controls. However, some gracious game developers do take the time and effort to include support for Bluetooth gamepad.
Don't put your phone down
These are the best phone-based party games to play while social distancing
Being on your phone doesn't have to be a social faux pas, thanks to these great party-friendly games for Android!
A true to form ARPG
I regret not playing the amazing Eternium sooner
For this Android Game of the Week, we're looking at Eternium, an ARPG that simply blew me away. I sincerely wish I had picked this up sooner because I had a blast playing it.
Now you have no excuses
These are the best games included with Google Play Pass in 2020
The Google Play Pass is an apps and games subscription service that includes some of the best indie games released for Android over the past decade.
What's your best strat?
These are the best strategy games for Android
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These are more than just simple puzzles games — they require careful planning and forethought to emerge victoriously. You’ll find some great replay value in games like these too since the same strategy won’t always work twice.
checkmate!
Get out your best strategies with these Android chess games
Whether you're a long-time player or new to it, chess is a timeless classic. You don't need to go out and buy a set thanks to these awesome mobile versions!
IAPs? Nope!
You need these premium Android games in your life
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Yes, you have to pay up front for most games without in-app purchases, but then you have the satisfaction of actually playing the game instead of being bothered with offers every two minutes. Here are the best Android games without those pesky IAPs!