Games

Official Steam app hits the Android Market, only available to beta users

steam A few weeks ago we saw an unofficial Steam app hit the Android Market, but it offered limited functionality to end users. Steam owner Valve wants to be officially present, and has just added an official app to the Android Market. Not every user may access it though, as it is currently a part of a closed beta. The only way to get into said beta as of right now is to... Read more »

Sonic 4 Episode 1 now available in the Android Market

hedgehog Sonic 4 has been available on the iPhone since all they way back in 2011, but Android hasn't had the chance to get in on the classic fun. We are finally getting our chance, as the game has just been made available in the Android Market. Priced at $3.99, it's a good deal for a full game. It even features two exclusive levels that make use of your device's... Read more »

Shadowgun: The Leftover to be released for Android this week, free for current owners of Shadowgun

shadowgun Shadowgun has proved to be one of the most graphically advanced games on Android, and developer Madfinger Games is looking to add more value to the popular game. Sometime this week they will be releasing the previously iOS-exclusive The Leftover expansion in the form of a free update. It includes: - The story directly follows the events of original Shadowgun -... Read more »

Counter-Strike ported to Android, available now

post-847809-1326464492_thumb Over the past 10 years one of the most popular FPS games has no doubt been Counter-Strike. While not a direct port, a new game called Counter-Strike Portable has shown up on the XDA forums. It is based on the Unity 3D engine, and takes elements from the original and implements it in a way that Android can run. There are currently two versions, the 5-series app for... Read more »

Brass Monkey to turn your Android device into a gaming controller

screen-shot-2012-01-18-at-5-38-25-pm Innovation. Really, its the root of all advancement when it comes to mobile platforms. Six months ago, Brass Monkey had built and released some SDKs for Android and iOS. What do these SDKs do? Well, the firm is trying to develop a method in which developers can utilize Android and iOS devices as game controllers for games that are developed using Flash, Unity3D, and... Read more »

Call of Duty: Elite now available on the Android Market

unnamed-4 Fans of the Call of Duty service known as Elite should get excited, as an official app for Android has just been released. For those unfamiliar, Call of Duty: Elite is a paid service for fans. It offers early downloads to map packs and special tracking tools for fans willing to pay. Now the app is available for download in the Android Market, but some users have... Read more »

Game On brings pool of save games straight to your Android device

shot_Jan_15_2012_1_thumb Gaming has become a big part of the Android platform. This is doubly true in the recent months with the advances in Android hardware we are seeing. With all the development that is happening, there is one issue that has yet to be addressed by any developers and that issue is save games. Let's paint a picture. Say you're playing Angry Birds and you come across a level... Read more »

SteelSeries announces Ion wireless controller for Android

ion_introscreen_0021 For those of our readers that are avid PC gamers, SeelSeries is a company that doesn't need any introduction. Their Ikari line of mice has delivered headshots aplenty and now it looks like the company has decided to spread its proverbial wings and soar into new territory. SteelSeries recently announced that they have developed a new controller for use with the... Read more »

Madden 12 on sale for only $0.99 in the Android Market

unnamed Many fans may feel the urge to play some football as round 2 of the NFL playoffs begins, and they can do just that with EA's game Madden 12 for Android. They're even feeling extra generous, and offering the game for only $0.99. This is a limited time offer, so grab the app well it's still available for that low price. Just remember, even after initially installing... Read more »

Best Buy’s Android Game Development Contest in full swing

Untitled7 Supporting developers is a key function of all interested parties insofar as Android is concerned, and even a retail outlet like Best Buy is no exception. We received word today that Best Buy's Worldwide Android Game Development Contest is now entering its final stages. All you need to do is get your game up and live on Android's Market by the 24th of January and... Read more »