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Google Play ‘Games’ fully revealed ahead of Google I/O

By Cory Gunther
on 12 May, 2013

All the details regarding Google Play Games, the new home for gamers and Android's response to iOS Game Center, has been revealed this weekend just days before Google I/O. Back in April some details found inside the Google My Glass APK hinted at a gaming center, but today we know all the juicy details. Android will finally be getting universal cloud-based game saves, and much, much more.

Sony drops the PlayStation Mobile developer licensing fee

By Robert Nelson
on 8 May, 2013

Sony has recently announced that they have ditched the licensing fee required for developers looking to publish games on the PlayStation Mobile platform. While this will be good for developers looking to publish games for the PlayStation Vita, this will also include those looking to publish games for Android smartphones and tablets.

Rovio unveils Accounts for cross-device game play

By Robert Nelson
on 7 May, 2013

Rovio has recently announced a new feature that will be rolling out across their line of games. The new feature is called Accounts and it will likely arrive as good news for those who have multiple devices. Basically, Rovio Accounts will allow you to stop playing on one device and pick up where you left off on another device.

Madfinger Games talks upcoming OUYA, GameStick and MOGA

By Robert Nelson
on 1 May, 2013

Yesterday brought news of an upcoming (and exclusive) game release for the OUYA console. That game will be Soul Fjord and it will be coming by way of Airtight Games. The key here, that is only one title for one console. Enter the latest from Madfinger Games who has been talking about the OUYA as well as the GameStick and MOGA. As for games, the talk begins (and seems to circle around) Shadowgun.

Gameloft optimizes select titles for the GALAXY S 4

By Robert Nelson
on 29 Apr, 2013

The GALAXY S 4 has launched with select carriers and is currently available for pre-order with others. While some are already beginning to grab the handset, it looks like Gameloft is making sure there will be plenty of games to play. Simply put, Gameloft has recently announced a list of GALAXY S 4 optimized game titles.

Free-to-play games being investigated by UK government

By Robert Nelson
on 12 Apr, 2013

Most of us have heard those horror stories about free-to-play games. They usually involve a parent handing a tablet or smartphone to a child with some free games installed. From here the child takes over and proceeds to run up a large bill on in-app purchases. This seems to be a popular strategy, and in fact it was one that was recently adopted with EA's release of Real Racing 3.

Humble Mobile Bundle buyers given a three game bonus

By Robert Nelson
on 3 Apr, 2013

The Humble Mobile Bundle launched a short while back. The initial launch had the bundle with a total of six games, however as of today it looks like there has been a few additions. The mobile bundle (which is aimed entirely towards Android users) is now offering a total of nine games. And yes, these additional three games will be available for those who have already made the purchase as well as for those who are still considering a purchase.

OUYA game console ships with over 100 available games

By Robert Nelson
on 29 Mar, 2013

We had known the OUYA game console was set to begin shipping to Kickstarter backers on March 28. And well, that seems to has begun without any delays. The OUYA team shared the news on their company blog in a post titled Shippin' -- the interesting part here, they begin with a thank you. You see, they are thanking the backers for well, backing them and making the console a success.

Humble Mobile Bundle brings six Android games

By Robert Nelson
on 26 Mar, 2013

It looks like we have another Humble Bundle that has come available. Well, more specifically, it looks like there are two. There is the Humble Weekly Sale and also the Humble Mobile Bundle. This marks the first of the mobile bundle packs and we have some good news for those reading here -- this one is all for Android users. The Humble Mobile Bundle has six games including Plants vs Zombies.

Playphone Games Portal coming to Verizon Android devices in Q2

By Robert Nelson
on 26 Mar, 2013

Those rocking an Android device with Verizon Wireless will soon have another app store of sorts. This latest will be a gaming portal and it comes as a result of a partnership between Verizon Wireless and Playphone. Basically, this sounds like something those searching for games may be interested in. Of course, the companies are touting perks for developers as well as the users.