Tag - Android

Xbox Live Games With Gold for July 2018 revealed

Wed, 4 Jul 2018 02:33:25 +0000

July 2018's Games with Gold lineup for Xbox One includes: Assault Android Cactus and Death Squared. For Xbox 360 owners (and through Xbox One backward compatibility), July kicks off with Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown, followed by Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction....
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July’s Games with Gold confirmed as Assault Android Cactus and Death Squared

Wed, 4 Jul 2018 01:47:47 +0000

Its that wonderful time of the month where we get to see what our free Xbox Games with Gold are. For the month of July we are getting Assault Android Cactus and Death Squared for the Xbox One, and for you 360 owners (and available on the Xbox One via Backwards Compatibility) are Splinter Cell Conviction and Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown. Assault Android Cactus is an arcade style twin stick shooter set in a vivid sci fi universe. Junior Constable Cactus is outside her pay grade when she responds to a distress call and ends up stranded on a crippled space freighter under attack by its own robot workers. Utilising a draining battery mechanic in place of lives, Assault Android Cactus challenges you to think fast and keep the bullets flying, blending the gameplay of western styled arena shooters with aspects of Japanese style bullet hell as you charge head first through transforming stages, massive boss battles and an eclectic cast of characters on the way to saving the day. Death Squared is a cooperative puzzle game for 1, 2 or 4 players, best enjoyed with loved ones who don't mind a little arguing for the greater good. Prove your teamwork skills in Death Squared as you solve puzzles together or die trying! Each player needs to guide a robot to a colour-coded goal, but the path is beset with deadly traps and hazards. Teams of players will need close observation and communication to keep each other alive and discover a solution together. Complete the main campaign in single player or with two players, then take a group into four-player Party Mode for the ultimate teamwork trial! For those that can't get enough, head to the ‘Vault' to find extra experiments recommended only for the brave.

Detroit: Become Human Walkthrough - Chapter 29: Crossroads (1/2)

Wed, 4 Jul 2018 01:44:31 +0000

This is IGN's video walkthrough for Detroit Become Human on PlayStation 4. This is for the chapter of the game where Jericho becomes the focus of everything. Marcus must make choices to help the androids, while others do what they must to continue forward.

Detroit: Become Human Walkthrough - Chapter 27: The Freedom March

Wed, 4 Jul 2018 01:44:31 +0000

This is IGN's video walkthrough for Detroit Become Human on PlayStation 4. This is for the chapter of the game where Marcus leads a march on behalf of the androids. The humans take notice and things get very tense.

Detroit: Become Human Walkthrough - Chapter 25: Capitol Park

Wed, 4 Jul 2018 01:44:31 +0000

This is IGN's video walkthrough for Detroit Become Human on PlayStation 4. This is for the chapter of the game when Marcus makes a big move and sends a statement to the humans on behalf of the androids.

Detroit: Become Human Walkthrough - Chapter 23: Public Enemy

Wed, 4 Jul 2018 01:44:31 +0000

This is IGN's video walkthrough for Detroit Become Human on PlayStation 4. This is for the chapter of the game when Connor and Hank visit the Strafford building to investigate the events caused by Marcus and the deviant androids.

Bungo Stray Dogs: Tales of the Lost kicks off pre-registration campaign

Wed, 4 Jul 2018 01:40:44 +0000

The first ever mobile game based on the hit anime series Bungo Stray Dogs has moved a step closer to launching in the West by kicking off its pre-registration campaign.
Bungo Stray Dogs: Tales of the Lost is a puzzle-RPG hybrid for iOS and Android devices. The game features accessible, fling-based battle mechanics and gives anime fans the chance to build their own team comprised of characters from the comics and TV show.
Publisher Ambition is giving away special prizes to players who sign up for Tales of the Lost early, every time it hits a sign-ups milestone. For instance, when the game reaches 10,000 subscribers, users will receive a Scout Ticket, which can be used to unlock new characters.

Pocket Gamer Podcast: Episode 446 - Westworld, Suzy Cubes

Wed, 4 Jul 2018 01:40:44 +0000

With E3 over and done with, it's customary for all the devs who held back the launch of their games during the show to simultaneously release them onto the app stores.
And this is how you find James, Em, and Ric this week: pummelled beneath a digital tidal wave comprised of Westworld, Suzy Cubes, Splatoon 2 DLC, and loads more portable games.
But our buoyant hosts will not be sunk, not even by the Android launch of Gorogoa and a huge PUBG update. They will persist. Oh yes. Persist they will.
Download episode 446:
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The Horus Heresy: Legions is in open beta on Android

Tue, 3 Jul 2018 19:33:30 +0000

The Horus Heresy: Legions is an upcoming card battler that takes place in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. You might recognise the name from the bestselling novel series. There's a...

Pre-registration is up for Asphalt 9: Legends on Android

Tue, 3 Jul 2018 19:12:40 +0000

It's happening, Android gamers! Asphalt 9: Legends is up right now for pre-registration on Google Play, which means it will almost certainly launch very soon on our platform. If you...

Mass Effect 3 Field of View mod is now available for download

Tue, 3 Jul 2018 10:37:30 +0000

DSOGaming writes: "While Mass Effect 3 disappointed a lot of fans, I think we can all agree that it was a better game than Mass Effect Andromeda. And for those interested in replaying it, modder Paradoxaction released a Field of View mod that will enable you to see more of the 3D world around you while in combat, thus making it easier to be aware of the enemies surrounding you."

‘Super Mario Run’ Has Crossed $60 Million in Revenue on iOS and Android Since Launching Nearly 2 Years Ago

Tue, 3 Jul 2018 03:00:42 +0000

I still remember Tim Cook introducing Shigeru Miyamoto when Super Mario Run (Free) was shown off to the world. That ...

Check Your Expectations – Blades Isn't The Full Elder Scrolls Package

Tue, 3 Jul 2018 02:38:06 +0000

One of the best things about open-world role-playing games like the Elder Scrolls titles is they can be many things to many people. Some come for the combat mastery, or leveling characters to god status. Others are most invested in exploring vast open worlds. And then there are the . Some of this is inevitably lost in the transition to mobile platforms, but that's not to say fans won't find something to like about Elder Scrolls: Blades.
at the Bethesda Showcase earlier in the week, Blades is a gorgeous looking mobile title divided into three modes – competitive arena, a story mode about building up a town, and a dedicated dungeon crawl. I got my hands on two scenarios that gave me a good idea of what to expect from the action.
As Todd Howard explained during his presentation, the team wanted to design a system playable whether you have two free hands to play in landscape mode, or just one (which necessitates using portrait mode). Using either perspective, the touch controls are generally responsive and the control layout intuitive. I ran into some movement problems with navigating tight spaces, but the dungeon designs we played were so rudimentary you may not need to do much scavenging in the corners like you would a traditional Elder Scrolls game. There weren't many cabinets to peruse, books to read, or items to inspect. The only things I could interact with were some smashable vases (all of which looked the same) and the slow-moving enemies. Sneaking is removed from the equation as well, since the enemies don't really engage unless you willfully move their direction.
Combat is as straightforward as it needs to be considering you can play it one-handed. You press down on the touchscreen to charge up an attack, and also have hot buttons for blocking, a shield bash ability, and two spells. Spells and abilities run on cooldown timers, and aren't immediately available for use when you enter combat. For the purposes of this demo, I had a lightning attack and frost armor. The battles come down to careful timing. Parrying an attack opens up a counter opportunity, and some enemies use distance to stay out of your weapon's reach. To kill off the giant rats, you have to time our strike to the moment they moved in for an attack. The shield block and weapons aren't as responsive as you would get from a standard controller, but they're serviceable.
Loot plays a critical role in Elder Scrolls games, but I'm not a fan of how Bethesda streamlined the goodies for Blades. Instead of receiving new weapons, armor, etc. when you kill an enemy or destroy an object, you collect one of two currencies – gems and coins. I assume these feed into a robust marketplace considering this is a free-to-play game. Harvesting currency doesn't feel nearly as rewarding as unsheathing a shiny new sword.
The inventory available to players feels line with standard Elder Scrolls games. You can equip multiple types of weapons, chest armor, gauntlets, shields, helmets, and the like. I just hope some of the rare items can be earned outside of the marketplace.
We didn't get a chance to check out the story mode, which could help the game feel more fleshed out. Based on my short time with the game, I think Blades fits capably in the time-killing mobile game genre. You could easily pick up the game for minutes at a time to grind out some currency to spend later. But as a long-time Elder Scrolls fan, I hope they don't give short shrift on the story, dialogue, and exploration, which are the true elements that make the franchise so special.
Look for Elder Scrolls Blades on iOS and Android this fall.

Meanwhile on Android: the QWERTY alternative

Tue, 3 Jul 2018 02:08:19 +0000

OK, so this is Android, but is harkens back to the glory days of Psion, classic Symbian, Communicators, the HTC 7 Pro(!), and much more. The Gemini was designed by the same guy who designed the Psion Series 5, back in 1996, so it's worth taking a look, at least. For my Phones Show, I've now reviewed the Gemini and I think many people will find my verdict of interest. It can run Android, Linux or Sailfish (currently), it can run at a wide variety of screen scalings, it has full travel keys and pretty modern phone internals.

Microsoft News on iOS, Android... and on Windows 10 Mobile. Of course.

Tue, 3 Jul 2018 02:08:19 +0000

This is news from Microsoft itself, though it's a bit of stuff and nonsense in terms of branding and partnerships at the end of the day. Still, with all the 'iOS & Android' prose in the original story, I wanted to emphasise that the 'new' Microsoft News is also just as much part of Windows 10 Mobile, even if it's not called out explicitly. Because... of course. It's Windows 10.

‘Pokemon Quest’ Is Now Available on iOS and Android Devices for Free After Launching on Nintendo Switch Earlier This Month

Tue, 3 Jul 2018 02:08:00 +0000

Originally scheduled to release on iOS and Android on June 28, Pokémon Quest (Free) from The Pokémon Company has dropped ...

Fortnite Android release date - When will Fortnite finally come to Android?

Tue, 3 Jul 2018 02:07:49 +0000

From VG247: "Fortnite is a multiplatform hit, but there's still no firm Android release date. Here is all you need to know about the release window for Fortnite Android."

Nintendo Switch and Xbox One Minecraft cross-platform trailer hammers home lack of PlayStation support

Tue, 3 Jul 2018 02:05:44 +0000

Minecraft's Better Together version finally launches today for Nintendo Switch, and a new trailer has dropped to play up its cross-platform capabilities.
Xbox One and Nintendo Switch owners can now play Minecraft as if they were on the same platform but notably - as the trailer hammers home - it is just Nintendo and Xbox on board. Not Sony.
Minecraft's Better Together Update (which is in fact an entirely new game, although free to existing owners) is also compatible with Minecraft on Windows 10, iPhone, iPad and Android devices.

Pocket Gamer Podcast: Episode 445 - Ark: Survival Evolved, Fortnite on Switch

Tue, 3 Jul 2018 01:41:58 +0000

It's an island full of dinosaurs and you've got to survive.
No, it's not Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and no, you are neither Chris Pratt nor Bryce Dallas Howard (condolences).
It's Ark: Survival Evolved, out on iOS and Android right now. James and Ric find out if it's any good, and try to work out why Sony hates Switch Fortnite players so much.
Download episode 445:
(right click to save-as, left click to play)