Topic: mobile gaming
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Turn Your Phone Into a Game Boy With a Pocket Taco
The GameSir Pocket Taco is an affordable, Game Boy-inspired Bluetooth controller that securely clamps to a smartphone, transforming it into a retro handheld console with comfortable, clicky controls. A key design limitation is that its front panel only opens 45 degrees, blocking the lower phone s...
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Is Abxylute's Mobile Controller Worth Your Trust?
The Abxylute M4 is a compact wireless controller with a magnetic mount designed to turn a smartphone into a handheld console, but its execution has critical flaws. Its most significant issue is an unreliable magnetic connection that can separate during use, posing a drop risk for expensive phones...
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Subway Surfers Sequel Arrives This February
The sequel *Subway Surfers City* launches on February 26th, shifting the endless runner gameplay to a centralized urban playground called Subway City with four distinct districts. It introduces new mechanics like speed pads and a stomp move, alongside three play modes including a Classic Endless ...
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8BitDo FlipPad Revives Game Boy Design for Mobile Gaming
The 8BitDo FlipPad is a new smartphone controller with a Game Boy-inspired design, announced for a Summer 2026 launch with USB-C connectivity and compatibility for iOS and Android. It features a classic D-pad and button layout aimed at retro-style and emulated games, continuing 8BitDo's expansion...
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PlayStation's MLB The Show Coming to Mobile
Sony has announced **MLB The Show Mobile**, a new standalone baseball game built specifically for iOS and Android devices, marking a major expansion of the franchise. The game is currently in a limited release in the Philippines, with a global launch planned for the future, and is optimized for h...
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Preorder the Slick Magnetic Phone Controller Now
The MCon magnetic smartphone gaming controller addresses touchscreen limitations with high-performance features, a slim design, and magnetic attachment, now preorderable at $145. It includes ergonomic grips, Hall-Effect triggers, anti-stick drift joysticks, a gyroscope, and a button-activated sli...
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The Secret Behind Talking Tom's 26 Billion Downloads
The Talking Tom franchise has surpassed 26 billion downloads, making it one of the most downloaded mobile game series ever, with a significant portion of downloads coming from populous countries like India, Brazil, and China. Its success is attributed to perfect timing, launching during the smart...
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Apple Arcade Seeks Wider Audience After Six Years
Apple Arcade has expanded from its initial focus on indie games to include a broader range of over 250 family-friendly, ad-free titles. The service now emphasizes recognizable IPs and partnerships, such as Hello Kitty and NFL games, while still maintaining a mix of original content. Despite some ...
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iPhone 17 to Feature 120Hz Display and Xbox-Grade Cooling
The iPhone 17 series features enhanced displays with ProMotion technology at 120Hz and improved durability, offering smoother visuals for gaming. It includes advanced vapor chamber cooling to prevent thermal throttling, allowing sustained peak performance from the A19 Pro chip. The lineup is equi...
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Foldable Phone? Play 'Foldy Bird' for a Soul-Crushing Flappy Bird Throwback
**Foldy Bird** is a browser game that uses a foldable phone's hinge as its controller, requiring players to physically fold and unfold the device to make an on-screen bird jump, mirroring the mechanics of Flappy Bird. The game is a website accessible via a browser on compatible Android foldables ...
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Backbone Mobile Gaming Controller Hits Its Lowest Price Ever
The Backbone Pro mobile gaming controller is at its lowest-ever price of $134.99, a $35 discount, and is available at major retailers, offering a versatile premium accessory for both Android and iPhone users. It transforms smartphones into a handheld gaming system with a traditional controller la...
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Gaming Market to Hit $350M by 2030, Recovering in 2026
The global gaming market is projected to reach $350 million in revenue by 2030, driven by a robust recovery and significant growth in the mobile segment, particularly through alternative app stores. Cloud gaming is expected to transition from a niche to mainstream, with revenue projected to surge...
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Netflix Adds Red Dead Redemption for Mobile Play
Netflix has added the classic game *Red Dead Redemption* to its mobile gaming library, marking its first official release on iOS and Android for all subscribers. The mobile version features adapted touch controls but lacks multiplayer and requires a persistent internet connection, as offline play...
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Backbone Pro Launches Limited-Edition Transparent Holiday Controller
Backbone and Kith have launched a limited-edition, transparent-cased gaming controller on December 5, merging mobile gaming hardware with fashion culture for the holiday season. The collaboration aligns with Backbone's philosophy of integrating gaming into daily life and leverages Kith's expertis...
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Red Dead Redemption Hits PS5, Xbox, and Mobile: How to Play
Red Dead Redemption is being re-released in December for modern consoles and mobile devices, featuring enhanced visuals and including the Undead Nightmare expansion. Existing console owners will receive a free upgrade with save data transfer, while Netflix subscribers can access the mobile versio...
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Why Mobile AI Isn't Sparking Outrage
The mobile gaming sector has widely adopted AI tools to enhance production and player experience with little controversy, unlike the PC and console industries where AI use often sparks ethical and creative debates. InnoGames utilizes AI to expand content output and improve live operations for gam...
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The Sims Mobile Shuts Down in 2026
The Sims Mobile will be permanently shut down in early 2026, with servers going offline on January 20, 2026, and real-money purchases have been halted immediately. The shutdown coincides with the Sims franchise shifting focus to "Project Rene," a new cross-platform game for PC and mobile that aim...
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Meta's Horizon Worlds Shooter Launches Beyond VR
Meta's new game *Super Strike* is launching exclusively on mobile and web, bypassing VR entirely, signaling a strategic shift away from focusing solely on XR. The company is diversifying Reality Labs to compete in the smartphone gaming market against platforms like Roblox and Fortnite, expanding ...
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Control Your iPhone Game With AirPods Using RidePods
RidePods is a new iPhone game that uses head movements with Apple AirPods to control a motorcycle, eliminating the need for tapping or tilting the device. The game leverages Spatial Audio technology in specific AirPods models, utilizing built-in sensors for motion tracking, though it currently fe...
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Fire Emblem: Shadows Review - A Flawed Masterpiece
Nintendo unexpectedly released Fire Emblem: Shadows on mobile with minimal promotion, introducing a blend of tactical combat and social deduction mechanics. The game's social deduction element is undermined by simplistic design, such as a three-player limit that reduces strategy to guesswork and ...
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Play Games on Google Play with Gemini AI
Google is integrating its Gemini AI assistant directly into mobile games via an in-game overlay, allowing players to get real-time, voice-activated hints without pausing gameplay. The AI can analyze on-screen action to provide tailored advice, and the overlay will also centralize player profiles,...
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Netflix Axes Its Squid Game Mobile Game Studio
Netflix has closed Boss Fight Entertainment, the studio behind the popular *Squid Game: Unleashed* mobile game, just over three years after acquiring it, indicating a strategic shift in its gaming ambitions. Despite celebrating the game's success, which reached number one in 107 countries, the cl...
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Behind the Glitz: Tokyo Game Show's Economic Anxieties
The Tokyo Game Show 2025 saw a reduced presence from major Japanese console developers, with many focusing on existing or soon-to-be-released games, while Capcom was a notable exception with its 2026 lineup preview. Free-to-play mobile games dominated the event with aggressive marketing, immersiv...
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Fahy Studios Secures $1.75M to Launch Global Games from Saudi Arabia
Fahy Studios raised $1.75 million in funding to accelerate development of hybrid-casual mobile games from Saudi Arabia. The studio is actively developing titles including RAWR, Footy Traps, and Heist Party, focusing on engaging gameplay with depth. This investment supports Saudi Arabia's growing ...
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Meta's Metaverse Shifts Focus Beyond VR
Meta is expanding its Horizon Worlds metaverse platform from VR to mobile and desktop to reach a broader audience and compete with platforms like Roblox and Fortnite. The company is shifting its VR software focus to support third-party developers, as most VR usage is on external apps, while conti...
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Netflix's TV Gaming Era Begins
Netflix is launching TV-based multiplayer party games using smartphones as controllers, expanding beyond traditional video content to increase user engagement. This initiative marks a strategic shift from earlier unfocused gaming efforts, now concentrating on social, casual games that align with ...
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Meta's Metaverse Aims for Global Domination
Meta aims to make Horizon Worlds a universal hub connecting VR, mobile, and social media, focusing on accessible 3D social experiences and overcoming past platform criticisms. The company has shifted to higher-quality content and introduced AI tools to simplify world-building, while expanding to ...
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Samsung Phones Set for Major Performance Boost
The next generation of Samsung smartphones will see a major performance boost from Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, enhancing speed, AI capabilities, and multimedia experiences. A key feature is the 3rd-gen Qualcomm Oryon CPU, claimed as the world's fastest mobile CPU, which enabl...
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Backbone Pro Review: The Ultimate Cloud Gaming Controller
The Backbone Pro enhances mobile gaming with improved comfort, wireless Bluetooth connectivity for multiple devices, and premium build quality, though it comes at a higher price. It features customizable options like remappable rear buttons and an accompanying app, but advanced features require a...
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Black Friday Deal: Backbone's Top Mobile Controller at Lowest Price
The Backbone Pro mobile controller is available at a record-low price of $134.99 in the US and £127.99 in the UK, marking its first major discount since launch. It is praised for its superior comfort, premium materials, and robust construction, making it a top choice for gamers seeking a console-...
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Silksong Now on Android: Seamlessly Continue Your PC Progress
Hollow Knight: Silksong can be played on Android via emulation, enabling seamless progress continuation from the PC version on high-performance phones like the Samsung Galaxy S25. The GameHub app automates technical setup and syncs saved games from Steam, though it currently lacks two-way sync, m...
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Top Phone Accessories at CES 2026: Practical to Weird
The 2026 CES showcased innovative smartphone accessories, including Loona Deskmate, a MagSafe stand that transforms an iPhone into an interactive AI desktop robot with a personality-driven screen. Notable accessories featured modular customization, like the GameSir x Hyperkin X5 Alteron controlle...
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OhSnap Unveils Two New, Slimmer MCON Sliding Gamepads
OhSnap is launching two slimmer versions of its MCON gamepad, the MCON Slim and MCON Lite, to address the original model's bulky size and improve phone compatibility, though they will lack its signature sliding mechanism. The MCON Slim will cost about $100 and use touchpads, while the MCON Lite w...
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Save $250 on the Lenovo Legion Go Handheld Gaming Console
The Lenovo Legion Go S is a powerful and portable handheld console that allows gamers to play their PC games anywhere without compromising performance. Currently available at Best Buy for $649.99, a 28% discount from its original price of $899.99, making it an exceptional deal for a high-quality ...
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Backbone Pro Hits Lowest Price Ever in Early Black Friday Deal
The Backbone Pro mobile controller is now available at its lowest price ever, $134.99, a $35 discount from its original price, making it an attractive early Black Friday deal. It features premium build quality, a USB Type-C connector for broad smartphone compatibility, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and...
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Death Stranding 2 Controller Design Outshines Limited Edition DualSense
Backbone has launched a limited edition Death Stranding 2 mobile controller in partnership with Kojima Productions, featuring a unique translucent blue and yellow design and limited to 1,350 units globally. This exclusive controller includes a protective case with a serial number, commemorative t...
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Nintendo's New Fire Emblem Mobile Game is a Social Deduction Spin-Off
Nintendo has unexpectedly released a new free mobile game, Fire Emblem Shadows, for iOS and Android, combining tactical RPG elements with social deduction gameplay. This marks Nintendo's first new mobile title in years, following the financial success of Fire Emblem Heroes, which earned over $650...
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Amazon Luna Launches Casual Party Games
Amazon Luna's new GameNight feature offers casual, controller-free party games that use smartphones as input devices, aiming to make group gaming more accessible. The service includes adapted versions of popular games like Angry Birds and Clue, plus an AI-powered title with Snoop Dogg, while also...
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GameHub Now Syncs Silksong Saves Seamlessly Between Phone and PC
The GameHub update enables seamless cross-platform save synchronization between PC and mobile for Hollow Knight Silksong, allowing players to continue their progress across devices without manual transfers. To activate this feature, users must adjust the app settings by switching from the default...
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Digital Games Emit 100x Less Carbon Than Physical Copies
Digital games produce about 100 times less carbon dioxide than physical copies, primarily because they avoid the emissions from manufacturing, packaging, and transportation. Physical game production is resource-intensive, involving high energy use, rare earth metal extraction, plastic creation, a...
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Apple's Walled Garden: How It Shields ICE
Apple's legal victory preserving its exclusive App Store control has created a single point for government influence over app availability, making the company accountable for content decisions. The removal of apps like ICEBlock under political pressure demonstrates how corporate control over dist...
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EA Buyout Stuns Gaming Industry: Key Reactions
A private-equity consortium, including Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, has acquired Electronic Arts in a $55 billion leveraged buyout, marking a major shift in the gaming industry. The deal raises concerns about creative control, increased soft power for state-controlled f...
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2026 Gaming Predictions: GTA 6 Delay, AI Hardware, & Half-Life 3
The video game industry in 2026 will be defined by high-stakes launches like *Grand Theft Auto VI*, strategic platform expansions, and the growing influence of AI on hardware supply and costs. Key predictions include a potential official announcement of *Half-Life 3* from Valve, while concerns mo...
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Freecash App: Does It Really Pay for TikTok Scrolling?
The Freecash app surged in popularity by misleadingly advertising that users could get paid for scrolling TikTok, but it actually pays for completing specific in-game tasks in mobile games, not for passive social media use. The app operates as an advertising platform for game developers, who pay ...
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Game Discoverability: A Rebirth in the Digital Age
Organic game discoverability has transformed into a complex, social discipline requiring strategic investment in social media traction and creator ecosystems, as players increasingly find games through platforms like YouTube and TikTok rather than storefronts alone. Developers must treat discover...
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Transform Your Controller into an N64 or GameCube Gamepad
The Hyperkin and GameSir X5 Alteron is a modular, wireless controller with a clamp-on design that holds mobile devices and Nintendo Switch models, allowing users to swap components like thumbsticks and buttons for a personalized layout. It offers extensive customization, including planned modules...
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Krafton Launches $670M Fund to Boost India Investments
Krafton is launching a major new ₹60 billion ($669.3 million) investment fund for India, a joint venture with Naver and Mirae Asset, to expand beyond its core gaming business. The fund will invest in a diverse range of Indian technology startups, typically between $10-30 million, building on Kraf...
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Netflix's Next Big Game Is a FIFA Soccer Series
Netflix is partnering with FIFA to launch an exclusive soccer simulation game on its Netflix Games platform in 2026, aiming to capitalize on the World Cup's cultural moment. This move comes as FIFA, no longer exclusively partnered with EA Sports, is exploring its own gaming ventures, including a ...
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OnePlus Outshines Samsung S25 Ultra in Key Areas
The OnePlus 15 is a flagship phone targeting gamers and power users with top-tier performance, a massive 7,300mAh battery, and 80W wired charging, though it compromises on camera hardware and US availability. It features a robust design with a premium metal and glass build, a 6.7-inch AMOLED disp...
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GameSir G8 Plus Hits Lowest Price Ever for Switch & Mobile Gaming
The GameSir G8 Plus Galileo is on sale for $47.49 during Walmart's Black Friday promotion, offering a versatile controller for mobile devices and Nintendo consoles with an extendable bridge for secure device holding. It features advanced components like Hall Effect joysticks for precision and ant...
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